John Robinson was raised in Stockbridge and began his media career at age 15 playing bass guitar and singing in a local rock band. From there he went into radio after receiving his license in 1974, along with being a TV host, author (ten books published to date), columnist, actor, producer, and emcee. He's been honored as Contributor of the Year by Townsquare Media and has also received a President's Club Award. His passions are all kinds of pop culture and Michigan history.
John Robinson
Abandoned 1930s(?) Gas Station in Northern Michigan
This old gas station looks like it may have been around since the 1930s. Take a look at some photos inside and out...
Lansing, Michigan “From the Inside”: Business Interiors, 1875-1950s
Included is a rare look inside the Kerns Hotel, which burned down in 1934. Check out this gallery of vintage Lansing interiors from 1875-1950s...
The Abandoned River Days Stadium: Chesaning, Michigan
The concerts stopped and the riverboat was destroyed. Here's a look inside the now-deserted concert venue, empty since 2013...
Did You Ever Notice This “No-Name” Cemetery on M-50 in Jackson County?
It's a cemetery of a community that no longer exists; a Jackson County village that failed to grow. Here you'll find out the name of both...
Michigan Gymnasiums: 1900-1920s (and Where Did That Word Come From?)
Where did the term 'gymnasium' come from? Find out here along with a few photos of old Michigan gyms from 1900-1920s...
Storm Damages Inflicted Upon Michigan: Photos from 1900-1920s
Many people panic when there's a storm a-comin', but Michigan has survived many of the worst. Here are photos showing what our forefathers went through, from 1900-1920s...
The Elk Capital of Michigan: Atlanta, Montmorency County
It's not just 'The Elk Capital' but they have one of Michigan's odd 'shoe trees' as well. Also included are vintage photos of the town...
Mystery of the Red Quarters: Where Did They Come From?
Did you ever get a red quarter back in your change and think it was just some random person that painted it? And then you'd occasionally find more? Here's the answer to the "red quarter" mystery...
Inside the Former Mansion of Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo
MSU coach Tom Izzo owned and lived in this lavish mansion for ten years...now take a look inside...
Girls’ Basketball in Michigan: 1905-1920s – See Any Bloomers?
Thanks to the bloomer uniforms the girls wore, men weren't allowed to watch them play basketball. Here's a look at some of Michigan's girls basketball teams from 1905-1920s...