The Pontiac Asylum for the Insane – Michigan’s Grand Psychiatric Experiment
In the 1910 postcard, the Eastern Michigan Asylum for the Insane looms over a bare yard in Pontiac. Tall brick
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Author: Michael Hardy
Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.
Hedges Wigwam, Pleasant Ridge- 1930s Roadside Icon of Woodward Avenue
Hedge’s Wigwam once stood at Woodward and 10 Mile as a concrete teepee cafeteria serving barbecued beef and chicken pot pie to generations of Michigan motorists. This article traces its rise from juice stand to landmark, its 1967 closure, 1972 fire and the statues that remain.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Soup – Simple Recipe For A 1 Pot Fix for Holiday Extras
This leftover Thanksgiving soup turns turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and vegetables into one warm bowl. It cuts waste, saves time and uses the holiday extras already sitting in your fridge.
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Steamer at Port Hope Dock, Mich., c.1910
We’re standing at the crowded dock in Port Hope, Michigan, sometime around 1905 to 1913. A Great Lakes steamer, its
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Stump Battles of Edmore Michigan
These scenes from around Edmore Michigan, in Montcalm County, show what came after Michigan’s great lumber boom. Once this ground
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Michigan Thanksgiving Side Dishes Steal the Spotlight – Campbell’s Report Unpacks The State’s Trends and Traditions
A recent report emphasizes the growing trend of prioritizing Thanksgiving side dishes over turkey among Americans, particularly in Michigan. Over 55% of respondents prefer sides, with mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and stuffing being favorites. The shift signifies a blend of tradition and creativity, highlighting a culinary evolution in holiday celebrations.
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History of Fair Haven Michigan – Rediscovering Anchor Bay’s Lost Summer Playground – (1900-1930) – Video
Drive along Dixie Highway today and Fair Haven, Michigan is easy to miss. A few marinas, a bar or two,
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History of Casco Michigan – 5 Striking Postcards From a Hard-Working Farm Town
The History of Casco Michigan comes alive in a stack of real photo postcards. One-room schools, bean fields, orchards and family homes show how a modest St. Clair County farm township built its daily life.
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