History of Engadine Michigan 1889 – 1940
by Rare historic images show how Engadine, Michigan evolved from a booming lumber village to a quiet stop in the Upper Peninsula. Explore the stories behind the photos.
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Lapeer Michigan History – 12 Remarkable Photos Showing How a Small Town Shaped the State
by The History of Lapeer Michigan reveals how this small Thumb-area town helped shape the state—through railroads, radio waves, stoves, cigars, and a towering stone “castle.”
Celebrating the Vibrant History of Sturgis Michigan – The Electric City – (1827–1930)
by The history of Sturgis Michigan began in 1827 when Judge John Sturgis settled on land in the St. Joseph Valley. According to local lore, Michigan’s Governor Lewis Cass (later a …
Naubinway Michigan History – A Nimble Harbor Town That Endured On Lake Michigan
by Tucked along the northernmost edge of Lake Michigan, the quiet village of Naubinway has weathered every boom and bust cycle the Upper Peninsula could throw at it. Its past is …
Newaygo Michigan History – 9 Incredible Photos Of This Historic River Town
by Newaygo, Michigan, rose from towering pines and devastating fire to thrive on cement, hydropower, and oil. Its river carried industry and survival through generations.
Gladstone Michigan History – Industry, Railroads, and Life Along the Bay – Video
by At the northern edge of Little Bay de Noc stands Gladstone, Michigan. This small Upper Peninsula town played a much larger role in Michigan’s industrial rise than its size suggests. …
Leonard Michigan History – 7 Surprising Stories Behind a Railroad Town’s Rise – Video
by Leonard, Michigan history is filled with unexpected turns for a town that began as a rail stop in northern Oakland County. Built by farmers, merchants, and railroad visionaries, Leonard quickly …
Metamora Michigan History – 6 Rare Photos That Bring This Historic Town to Life – Video
by Tucked into the rolling countryside of Lapeer County, Metamora, Michigan is a village where the past feels remarkably close. Between its preserved railroad depot, early storefronts, and lakeside summer camps, …
Amazing Northport Michigan History in 10 Rare Photos – A 1900s Waterfront Town in Motion – Video
by Step back to Northport Michigan between 1900–1940. These rare photos capture a town alive with cherry canneries, freight docks, and summer resorts—built on water, work, and change.
Clarkston Michigan History – A Rare Photo Glimpse of the Charm of Early Americana
by Clarkston, Michigan grew from a mill town into a cherished lakeside retreat. With historic inns, Main Street charm, and deep roots, it remains a vivid reminder of small-town life in southeast Michigan.