Hand-Carved Clogs in Holland, Michigan
by A Holland storefront once welcomed tourists with wooden shoes and Dutch souvenirs — and inside, a craftsman carved clogs by hand. Did your family ever stop here or bring a pair home?
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Articles, features, and posts about history and historical events, people, and places in the United State and world.
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“Ask Chum — He Might Know” at Chums Corners – Traverse City c1930
by A Sinclair station with a handwritten challenge — “Ask Chum — He might know” — helped turn a simple highway junction south of Traverse City into the place name we still use today.
History of Shelby Michigan – 12 Rare Photos From a Fruit Belt Town
by The history of Shelby Michigan is a story of orchards, rail lines, and restraint. This feature traces how a small fruit town grew carefully from the 1860s through the early 20th century.
Henry Ford Charcoal History – How Ford Created Charcoal Briquettes That Changed Barbecue
by Henry Ford was instrumental in the development of the charcoal market in the 1920s to market leisure motoring.
The Amazing History of Lakeland Michigan – 12 Rare Photos Show When the Railroad Met the Huron River Chain of Lakes – Video
by Lakeland, Michigan grew around train schedules, frozen lakes, and summer visitors. This feature traces how railroads, ice harvesting, and lake tourism shaped a town built for movement, not permanence.
A Brief History of Linwood Michigan – From Cedar Posts to Ice Cream Carts (1872-1940) – Video
by Linwood, Michigan, is a small village on the shores of Saginaw Bay. Once surrounded by pine forests, it grew into a farming community and a summer destination. Today, Linwood’s older …
Confident History of Blissfield Michigan – Advanced Interurban Service Near a River That Wouldn’t Behave (1890 -1930)
by Vintage photos show Blissfield’s rail corridor, churches, Coon’s Tavern, early cars, and a River Raisin flood that swallowed downtown streets and tested the town’s grit.
A Short History of Escanaba – Iron, Lumber, and Life on Little Bay de Noc – (1890–1940)
by From collapsing ore docks to smelt-filled shorelines, Escanaba’s early years were shaped by iron, timber, and water. This is the story of how a working port became a lasting Michigan city.
History of Conway Michigan – Rail, Launches, and a Shore Town on Crooked Lake
by Conway sat where trains met boats. The History of Conway Michigan traces the GR&I depot, the Conway Inn, and the Inland Waterway that turned a short walk to the dock into a full summer season on Crooked Lake.
History of Munising Michigan – A Nostalgic Journey Through Lake Superior’s Past (1900-1950) – Video
by Munising, Michigan grew from a Lake Superior port into a working town shaped by lumber, leather, paper, and fishing. This feature traces the people and industries that defined Munising between 1900 and 1950.