Tag: Local history

The History of Park Island Michigan – When Lake Orion Offered the Thrill of Coney Island in Michigan (1901-1933)

Posted on April 4, 2026April 18, 2026 by Michael Hardy

There was a time when thousands of people came to Lake Orion every summer, not by car, but by boat.

Black-and-white photo of a crowded downtown street with many early cars parked and large American flags hanging overhead, with storefronts lining the block.

History of St. Johns Michigan – The Secrets of Mint City When it Ran on Rail Time (1890-1940)

Posted on March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 by Michael Hardy

St. Johns, Michigan, has long been the place in Clinton County where the official business gets done. It is the

The Extraordinary History of Greenville Michigan – (1900-1950)

Posted on January 21, 2026February 23, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Greenville, Michigan transformed from a logging settlement into a major industrial center between 1900 and 1950. Refrigerator factories, truck manufacturing, and a rare World War II glider project funded by local students placed this small town firmly on the national map.

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