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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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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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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Draken Harald Hårfagre – Bay City Michigan 2016
Draken Harald Hårfagre Viking Ship The Draken Harald Hårfagre visited the Great Lakes in 2016. The Vikings were accomplished navigators,
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