Category: Videos

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

Spikehorn Meyers and His Wild Harrison Michigan Bear Roadside Attraction

Posted on August 18, 2025October 5, 2025 by Michael Hardy

In the 1930s, Spikehorn Meyers built a bear camp in Harrison, Michigan, that became one of the state’s most famous

Michigan Tourist Towers – 7 Forgotten Roadside Marvels That Once Ruled the Highways – Video

Posted on August 7, 2025April 24, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s beautiful landscape of rolling hills, sparkling lakes, and thick forests inspired early 20th-century entrepreneurs to build scenic lookout towers

History of Gilford Michigan – From 1800s Pioneer Settlement to Agriculture Powerhouse – Video

Posted on July 31, 2025March 30, 2026 by Michael Hardy

From steam trains to sugar beets, the history of Gilford, Michigan reveals a remarkable journey of a rural town shaped by railroads, farming, faith, and lasting community spirit.

Rich History of Bach Michigan – One of the Thumbs 3 “Sister Hamlet’s” in the Early 1900s – Video

Posted on July 27, 2025December 9, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Once a vital railroad and farm hub in Michigan’s Thumb, Bach’s history reflects the hopes of its founder and the harsh turns of the Great Depression. Explore its German-American roots, boom years, and quiet fade into rural obscurity.

The History of North Branch Michigan – 12 Rare Photos That Reveal a Resilient Past – Video

Posted on July 11, 2025October 5, 2025 by Michael Hardy

North Branch Michigan History is full of grit, fires, railroads, and rebirth. This blog takes you on a photo-rich journey through the people and landmarks that built a town, rebuilt it, and kept its story alive for generations. Discover the true heart of a small town.

The History of Munger Michigan – A Growing Farming Village on the Rails 1871- 1920 – Video

Posted on July 7, 2025October 5, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Rare images from 1900–1920 bring the history of Munger, Michigan to life. See the depot, blacksmith, schoolhouse, and families that shaped this farming village in Bay County.

History of Vassar Michigan – How Floods and Trains Shaped the Town (1908-1939)

Posted on July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Between 1908 and 1930, Vassar, Michigan faced challenges like frequent floods and a train derailment, yet adapted by diversifying its economy and maintaining community spirit. Historical buildings and the railroad depot reflect its resilient past.

History of Frankenmuth Michigan – 7 Rare Photos That Show a Town at Work – Video

Posted on June 21, 2025October 5, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Frankenmuth, once a modest working-class settlement, transformed over time. Rare photographs from 1900-1940 highlight its mills, hotels, and general stores, reflecting a community-based economy prior to the tourism boom that defined its later identity.