Life in Dollar Bay, 1900-1920: Houghton County, MichiganLife in Dollar Bay, 1900-1920: Houghton County, MichiganWay up in the Keweenaw is the village of Dollar Bay. See how it looked over 100 years ago...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Settled by a Squatter - Photos of Clarkston, Michigan: 1900-1922Settled by a Squatter - Photos of Clarkston, Michigan: 1900-1922A squatter came here and built the first "home" in 1830, forming the genesis of Clarkston. Here are some old photos of Clarkston, ranging from 1900-1922...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Downfall of Hughes & Hatcher Menswear: 1910-1983The Downfall of Hughes & Hatcher Menswear: 1910-1983Their commercials were once all over the place - and H&H was where guys wanted to buy their suits. Here's some details and a few photos...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Michigan’s Deadliest Railroad: The Pere MarquetteMichigan’s Deadliest Railroad: The Pere Marquette28 wrecks, 78 deaths. Michigan's Pere Marquette Railway had the worst train wrecks from 1900-1947. Here's some info and photos...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Snow Rollers: How Michigan Cleared Roads After Snowstorms, 1800sSnow Rollers: How Michigan Cleared Roads After Snowstorms, 1800sDuring a time when there were no snow plows, here's how we made travel easier thru deep snow...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Ten Former Michigan Drive-In Theaters: 1947-1980sTen Former Michigan Drive-In Theaters: 1947-1980sMany of Michigan's old drive-in theaters have faded away and been covered by the brush. Here's a look at ten former drive-in theater locations...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Shadow Town of Falmouth: Missaukee County, MichiganThe Shadow Town of Falmouth: Missaukee County, MichiganOriginally named 'Pinhook', Falmouth was on its way until the county discontinued many passenger trains. Here's a brief bio and some photos...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The 1903 Kentwood Train Wreck and Disappearance of the EngineerThe 1903 Kentwood Train Wreck and Disappearance of the EngineerOne of the engineers survived but then he disappeared and was never found. Here are some details on one of Michigan's worst train wrecks...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Forgotten by Many: The Montcalm County Poor Farm, 1800s-1950sForgotten by Many: The Montcalm County Poor Farm, 1800s-1950sHere's a look and some scant info on this mostly-forgotten Michigan poor farm...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
This Michigan City Has the Cheapest Pizza in the Entire U.S.This Michigan City Has the Cheapest Pizza in the Entire U.S.In the entire country, we have the cheapest pizza.....at least, in ONE of our cities we do...John RobinsonJohn Robinson