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Search Results for: Grindstone City

The Sturdy Sentinal of Grindstone City – The Wallace Mill

November 7, 2021June 1, 2021 by Michael Hardy
Wallace Mill Photo 1971

The Wallace Roller Mill was built in 1887 on the shore of Lake Huron. The mill was the first in the area to diversify from grindstone quarry and milling operations.

The stone structure stands today providing four vacation condos.

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History of Grindstone City – Home to The Michigan Thumb’s First Industry

November 5, 2021April 12, 2021 by Michael Hardy
Grindstone City Title

The accidental find of the Marshal Sandstone formation in Michigan’s Upper Thumb in 1834 gave rise to one of the areas first industries. Grindstone City became famous for its production of huge grinding wheels until a disruptive technology change slid the industry into obsolescence.

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Grindstone City’s Mr. Grindstone and Tourist Information Center

January 14, 2022April 24, 2021 by Michael Hardy
Grindstone City Mayor's Office and City Jail c1970

Grindstone City made a humorous attempt to get tourists driving by to stop and take a look and maybe take a selfie with Mr. Grindstone.

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Grindstone General Store and Rybak’s Ice Cream Are Sweet Cool Comfort

November 7, 2021July 14, 2021 by Michael Hardy
Grindstone General Store

Grindstone City has in the midst of a full range war between two marvelous ice cream shops.

Both are in historic buildings and are minutes from Port Austin.

Categories Food Tags Great Lakes, Grindstone City, Michigan, Michigans Thumb, Port Austin 3 Comments

A Lost Lumber and Company Town – New River Michigan

November 12, 2021January 15, 2021 by Thumbwind Staff

On the shores of Lake Huron near the tip of Michigan’s Thumb is a well appointed cottage community that used to be a thriving company lumber town. New River Michigan as been almost erased by time and nature.

Categories History Tags Grindstone City, Michigan, Michigans Thumb, Port Austin 1 Comment

Exploring The Port Austin Art Scene: The White Church Gallery

November 7, 2021June 18, 2021 by Thumbwind Staff
Art Gallery Grindstone City

We explore tone of the finest galleries in the Upper Thumb.

Located in Grindstone City the White Church Gallery is a unique find and full of great work from local artists.

Categories Art Tags Art, Great Lakes, Grindstone City, Lake Huron, Michigan, Port Austin 2 Comments
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