1913 Great Lakes Storm: The White Hurricane
by 1913 Great Lakes Storm was the most violent and destructive storm ever to hit the region. With hurricane-force it sank freighters all along Lake Huron.
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The March 1947 Snowstorm that Paralyzed Michigan’s Thumb
by Minden City Herald Editor Nathan Marks published a great article about the 1947 snowstorm that absolutely walloped Michigan’s Upper Thumb. It’s an interesting bit of history that many don’t know about.
Douglass Houghton Michigan Geologist — His ‘Rocky’ Life and Watery Death
by Ever heard of Douglass Houghton, the man who left an indelible mark on Michigan’s geology? Uncover the life and mysteries of the state’s first geologist whose passion led him to the rocky shores of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Dive into this gripping tale and discover how one man’s legacy continues to shape Michigan today.
Great Lakes Shipbuilding in Saginaw Bay During the Lumber Era
by The times of greatest shipbuilding in the Great Lakes region was during the lumbering era. From 1839 until the early 1890s, the virgin old-growth Michigan forests were cut down to produce lumber for growing towns and cities in the lower Great Lakes. Michigan was the nation’s leading lumber producer from 1869 until about 1900. The only way to transport finished milled lumber from the shore side mills in the Great Lakes was by ship.
Huron County Township Names – 28 Amazing Little Stories
by Found this little poem in the book Huron County Illustrated History. I thought it was a bit interesting to know how the origin of the place names for Huron County township names.
Also, did you know the name “Huron” was a Chippawa word? It’s pronounced “u-ron” meaning curved coast.
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.
Caseville IGA – The Amazing Memories of Our Grandparents Time
by The Caseville IGA was a landmark as a kid growing up in the Upper Thumb The IGA was the store I remember growing up. It was old, the floors creaked, it smelled funny and it was crowded in the summer. I loved it.
History of Grindstone City – Home to The Michigan Thumb’s First Industry
by 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.
