The Classic Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort in Port Austin, MI – 1898
by Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort operated in Port Austin Michigan from 1898 until about 1935. Mary Buttars ran the resort until her death in 1911.
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Flashback – The Heroic Battle to Save Caseville, Michigan from a Raging Forest Fire – 1924
by In November 1924, the idyllic town of Caseville, Michigan, faced a harrowing challenge as a massive forest fire, sparked by careless hunters, threatened to engulf the entire community. Fueled by high winds, the fire spread across Huron County, menacing surrounding villages and valuable Thumb property. As the inferno drew closer to the town, hundreds of courageous men from nearby areas rallied together to answer Caseville’s desperate call for help.
The Evolving History of Caseville in Pictures and Postcards
by Pictures capture a moment in time. We found these gems with Caseville history on Internet and made the collection from the 1930s thru the 1960s.
The Garfield Inn – Stay in this #1 Adorable Example Of Pioneer Elegance in Port Austin Michigan
by Short history of Charles Learned, the builder and Huron County pioneer who build the Garfield Inn and was friends with a US President James Garfield.
When Port Austin Made Coaster Craft Scooters & Flying Scot Bikes
by One small factory on the edge of Michigan’s Port Austin made Coaster Craft scooters, toy wagons and Flying Scot bikes for almost 20 years.
Today the building hosts arts and craftsmen booths and has a bicycle repair shop.
On Watch During the Cold War – Port Austin Air Force Station
by Port Austin Michigan Air Force Station was a major radar site during the Cold War. It was one of nine radar stations in Michigan that were part of the SAGE line of radar defense.
Celebrating Michigan Log Cabin Day – A Quirky Heritage of Blacksmiths, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, and Hearty Pancake Breakfasts
by Venture into Michigan’s heartland this June, as we journey back in time to celebrate the state’s unique heritage. Hear the echo of hammers, smell the pancakes sizzling, and be part of Michigan’s Log Cabin Day—a celebration as vibrant and deep-seated as the spirit of Michigan itself.
The Loud & Wild History of Port Austin’s Cartwheel Inn
by The Cartwheel Inn was an entertainment destination in Port Austin. Top bands and bikers from Detroit and Chicago would stop by for “fun.”
