Onaway, Michigan: The Town That Steered the World

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Once the world’s leading producer of wooden steering wheels, Onaway, Michigan roared to life in the early 1900s. This short documentary traces the rise of the American Wood Rim Company, the 1926 fire that changed everything, and the town’s quiet determination to survive. Featuring rare historic photos and narration in the style of Ken Burns. #MichiganHistory #Onaway #GreatLakesIndustry


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