Hansen’s General Store – The Heart of Amble Michigan History
by A store, a church, and a school once defined Amble, Michigan. Explore five key landmarks that reveal how this Montcalm County crossroads rose, thrived, and disappeared.
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History of Quincy Michigan – Steam, Cement & Summer Shores of Marble Lake – Video
by From the roar of the Wolverine Portland Cement plant to the calm of Marble Lake, Quincy, Michigan, balanced hard work with summer leisure — a story of railroads, industry, and enduring community spirit.
History of Whitehall Michigan – Delightful Water, Work, and Welcome – Video
by A harbor made Whitehall. Timber, steamships, the lighthouse, and summer resorts built a small city on White Lake. Walk the channel and you can still read the town’s story in wood, brick, and water.
The 1926 Wreck of the City of Bangor – The Night Over 200 Chrysler Cars Froze on Lake Superior
by A 1926 Lake Superior storm grounded the City of Bangor near Copper Harbor with a hold full of new Chryslers. Months later, crews built an ice ramp and drove out about 202 cars—an unforgettable Upper Peninsula moment.
History of Pellston Michigan – From Lumber Camps to Tourism 1900-1940 – Video
by Pellston, Michigan’s history began with sawmills and railroads in the early 1900s. Once a booming lumber hub, the town reinvented itself as a tourist gateway by mid-century.
History of Alpena Michigan – How a Lumber Port Became a Great Lakes Hub
by The history of Alpena Michigan spans lumber, cement, and community traditions. From sawmills and shipyards to winter carnivals and lighthouses, Alpena’s story is unforgettable.
History of Manchester Michigan – 7 Fascinating Rare Photos of a River Town
by From the Sauk Trail to the River Raisin, Manchester, Michigan’s story blends Native trails, railroads, and industry. Rare photos reveal the people and places that shaped the town.
History of Redridge Michigan – From Copper Boom to Bust – Video
by In the early 1900s, the history of Redridge, Michigan, was being written in steel, timber, and copper. Redridge was a small company town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that sprang up to serve …
Freda Michigan History – A Ghostly Copper Town by the Lake – Video
by The history of Freda, Michigan spans the rise of a copper mill town, lively Sundays at Freda Park, and its transformation into a quiet ghost town on Lake Superior’s shore.
History of Hillsdale Michigan – Fascinating Vintage Stories from 10 Rare Photos – Video
by Rare photos reveal the history of Hillsdale, Michigan—from the bustling fairgrounds and lively downtown to Hillsdale College and the industries that drove small-town growth.