July 25, 2026

Tag: Michigan History

Michigan Poets - Michigan History

This tag hints at articles and stories about Michigan history and the Michigan Thumb region. Michigan was part of the Northwest territory, and starting in 1815, the fur trade and influx of settlers and land speculators began.

By the time Michigan became a state in 1838, much of the southern third was already cris-crossed with improved Indian trails and initial roads. In a few short years, the lumbering era would begin, followed by the agriculture growth resulting from the cleared land.

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Stunning Hotel Ojibway Sault Ste Marie – A 1938 Look at One of Michigan’s Grand Hotels

Step back to 1938 and visit one of Michigan’s most iconic historic hotels. This Michigan Moments video showcases the Hotel Ojibway in downtown Sault Ste. Marie during its golden age, when tourists, elegant automobiles, and Great Lakes travelers filled its front entrance. Learn about the hotel’s rich history, its connection to the Soo Locks, and the enduring legend of Room 616 that continues to intrigue visitors today.

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History of Deford Michigan: How a Small Railroad Stop Became a Busy Farm Community

The History of Deford Michigan comes alive through rare early 1900s photos showing the depot, Bruce Block, post office, hotel, school, grain elevator and Standard Condensed Milk Co. plant. Together, they show how a small Tuscola County town became a working farm and rail hub.

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Michigan Ghost Towns – 18 Lost Towns That Tell The State’s Strangest History

Michigan ghost towns offer a glimpse into the state’s boom-and-bust past. From mining camps and lumber ports to company towns and abandoned villages, these 17 lost communities reveal how industries, railroads and changing economies shaped Michigan’s history and left lasting stories behind.

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9 Rare Postcards of the Pere Marquette Docks Show How Arcadia Served The Great Lakes In the Early 1900s

Arcadia’s Pere Marquette docks once linked steamers, rail lines, lumber yards and furniture shipments. The small Manistee County harbor became a busy transfer point where Great Lakes commerce met village life in the early 1900s, before roads and trucks changed how the town moved goods.

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