Ubly Michigan’s Foundation Is As Strong in 2020 Has It Was In 1900
We take a look at how Ubly Michigan has changed, or not, over the past 120 years.
Michigan History
We examine stories and events that shaped the history of the Upper Thumb and Michigan. While we focus on the Thumb region, other Great Lakes historical events are covered. Major events include the lumbering era and the 1871 and 1881 great fires. We cover major pioneers and personalities that shaped the region. To hear many of our best stories, visit and subscribe to our Podcast, “The End of the Road in Michigan.”
Our best Michigan history posts are found below.
Caro Michigan Post Office “Mail On the Farm” Mural
The mural in Caro’s Post Office; Mail on the Farm was done in 1941 by Michigan artist David Fredenthal. Its one of five worked commissioned by the Department of the Treasury during the Great Depression.
Early History of WKAR – AM 1917-1939
The history of WKAR and early educational radio is marked by periods of experimentalism and growth. It has been a subject of intense political debate and scrutiny. Yet for all the changes that it has endured, the alternative programing that educational radio broadcasts to it’s listeners has remained at a high quality comparable to commercial … Read more Early History of WKAR – AM 1917-1939
Then and Now – Platts Drugstore in Port Sanilac
This historical Drugstore is deemed as being Michigan’s longest family owned continuously operating pharmacy in Michigan. It stands today as a boutique shop in Port Sanilac.