michigan history

It's only a matter of time before someone decides to tear these down. Enjoy them while you still can...

Working in a mine can be claustrophobic - so can working in its underground repair shop...See for yourself...

Built in 1918, closed and abandoned in the 1970s. Here's a look at the former interurban bridge in Belleville...

In 1893, 27 miners drowned in a mine shaft, and the town petered out in 1915. Here are details and photos...

People take some of the ornaments down, and more keep popping up. Here's a look at this memorial that turned into a roadside favorite...

Still open to the public, but hard to get to. Here's a look at the Huron Island lighthouse...

Here are vintage photos of White Pine, the mine, and the abandoned ruins...

This 16-mile route takes you thru six Upper Peninsula ghost towns. Here's the route and photos of each town...

On watching these, I have my own explanations. Take a look at the photos and videos...

At the turn of the 20th Century, Shiloh was growing - then it fizzled and now no businesses are left. Here's the location and some photos...