Aftermath of the Fraser House fire. Bay City Michigan 1907
A rare look at the Fraser House after the fire that emptied the hotel into the winter night — and changed downtown Bay City’s skyline.
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Posts and Stories about Bay City, Michigan.
History of Bay City Michigan – Streetcars, Sugar, and Shipwrights: A Very Busy River Town – Video
Bay City’s story runs with the Saginaw River. After lumber waned, shipyards, cranes, sugar, and catalog homes drove growth. Fires reshaped downtown. Wenonah Park became the front door on the water.
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Bird’s Bay City Scooters Exit – Popular Service Ends Amid National Shake-Up
Electric scooter rentals in Bay City will end May 16 as Bird restructures operations nationwide, despite strong local ridership for
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Bay City RAP Grant Delivers $500K Win for Inclusive Playground
Bay City has secured a $500,000 grant from the MEDC to transform Carroll Park into an inclusive playground, enhancing accessibility and community engagement while supporting the city’s broader development initiatives.
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DoubleTree Foreclosure – Bay City takes $6.2m loss, looks ahead
Bay City officials assert that despite the foreclosure of the DoubleTree Hotel, the investment significantly benefited the local economy, generating over $8 million in revenue and fostering downtown revitalization, with new ownership expected to maintain its positive impact.
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Bay City Residents Alarmed After Late-Night Gunfire
Bay City police are investigating a gunfire incident on McGraw Street, with no injuries reported. They seek community assistance for information on suspects. Residents express safety concerns, emphasizing the need for vigilance and involvement in ensuring neighborhood security.
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Unearthing Hidden Gems: Exploring Untold Stories of Bay City, Mid-Michigan, Flint, and the Thumb
The Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan is a vibrant and beautiful area filled with small towns, picturesque lakeshores, thick woods, and beautiful agrarian scenery. Yet, this area is often overlooked and its rich history remains untold. A team of over 40 local writers, app developers, and GIS professionals have come together to change this narrative. Through a state-funded effort, they are creating a series of city narratives, tours, story maps, and photos showcasing the key role this area played in creating Michigan. This project, modeled on 1930s Works Project Administration (WPA) efforts, seeks to unearth hidden gems and untold stories of Bay City, Mid-Michigan, Flint, and the Thumb.
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4 Historic Views of Bay City, Michigan in 1908
1908 was a year of growth and expansion of Bay City Michigan. The lumber boom had ended and the city was growing into an industrial powerhouse.
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