Category: Videos

We find the best YouTub videos about Michigan’s Thumb and catalog them here for education and reference.

History of Milan Michigan – 13 Amazing Photos Reveal How The Wabash Railroad Built a Working Town

Posted on May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Milan, Michigan, began as a small farm settlement along the Saline River. By the early 1900s, it had become something

History Of Grand Haven Michigan – 20 Rare Photos Showing How This Lake Port Became A Beloved Beach Town

Posted on May 15, 2026May 17, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The History of Grand Haven Michigan is more than a beach story. Early images show a working Lake Michigan port shaped by factories, railroads, passenger steamers, fishing tugs, courthouse business, public ceremonies and a downtown built for trade.

Brief History of Waterford and Drayton Plains – Mills, Rails and Lake Life in Old Oakland County

Posted on May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Vintage postcards of Waterford and Drayton Plains show a lost era of Oakland County life, from mills and depots to lake cottages, stores, schools and the Drayton Theatre.

White Rock Michigan History – Amazing 1842 Map Labels “Zappapoiton” and “Zappapoie River” Near White Rock.

Posted on May 10, 2026May 17, 2026 by Michael Hardy

An 1842 map marked “Zappapoiton” and “Zappapoie River” at present-day White Rock. The stream is now Elm Creek. This piece explains the labels, the location, and why the names disappeared.

History of Bad Axe Michigan – How a Place With a Strange Name Became a Center of Huron County

Posted on May 9, 2026May 11, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Bad Axe grew from a rough lumber settlement into the center of Michigan’s Thumb. This Michigan Moments feature looks at the railroad era, downtown businesses, fairs, farming, and local legends.

The Muskegon Street Car Riot of 1919 – Video From Rare Photos

Posted on May 6, 2026May 11, 2026 by Michael Hardy

On Aug. 5, 1919, Muskegon exploded over a one-cent fare increase. The Muskegon Traction Company raised streetcar fares from six

Ravenna Michigan History: 7 Powerful Images That Show a 1900s Town in Transition

Posted on May 6, 2026May 11, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Ravenna Michigan history comes into focus through rare early 1900s images. See how this Muskegon County town adapted after the lumber era with mills, railroads, and small-town grit.

History of Holt Michigan – 10 Rare Photos Showing This Quiet Town Thrived Near Lansing

Posted on April 30, 2026May 11, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The history of Holt Michigan highlights a small town shaped by farming, interurban rail, and steady growth. Located near Lansing, Holt developed at its own pace, maintaining its identity while adapting to change across the early 20th century.