News & Fun in Michigan
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Port Sanilac, a historic village on Lake Huron, evolved from a lumber settlement to a vibrant harbor town. Modern attractions include a famous lighthouse, lively marina, and preserved architecture, making it a charming stop for visitors exploring Michigan’s shores.
Lakeville Michigan history unfolds through seven rare photos. See how this Oakland County village shifted from mills to summer cottages, Echo Grove Camp, and lakeside tourism.
Before automobiles, Michigan’s interurban electric railways addressed transportation challenges in small towns, offering reliable, affordable travel and freight services, thus connecting communities, enhancing local economies, and transforming daily life until the rise of cars in the 1920s.
Attica, Michigan, founded in 1851 around a sawmill, grew with the arrival of the railroad. The town developed modestly, fostering community life, where logging and lakeside recreation shaped its lasting identity despite economic challenges.
Clio, Michigan transformed from a farming outpost to an industrial hub in the early 20th century, marked by a vital railroad, local trade, and evolving community institutions, reflecting its enduring spirit and history.
Michigan discovered coal near Jackson in the 1830s. Further north coal operations started near Saginaw in the 1850s. Peaking during WWI, Sebewaing had coal mining operations up until the early 1900’s. The last coal mine was closed in 1952.
In the late 1800s, Elkton, Michigan, emerged as a frontier village, thriving on agriculture and the railroad. Post-fire in 1930, the community rebuilt its school, showcasing resilience. Elkton symbolizes small-town life shaped by farming, local businesses, and social events.
Step back to 1912 Michigan! Our new 3-minute mini-documentary takes you to historic Capac Michigan – from the grand Palmer House hotel to a steam train’s arrival at the Capac depot, and even a dramatic run on the village bank on …
