Tag: Michigan Thumb history

Hirshberg's Big Store, Pigeon Michigan 1911

Shopping Day at Hirshberg’s Big Store in Pigeon, Michigan 1911

Posted on December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 by Michael Hardy

In 1911, A. Hirshberg & Son turned a Thumb crossroads into a shopping hub. A postcard shows buggies, brick storefronts and new cloaks on display in Pigeon, Michigan, capturing a village department store at its peak as the automobile age approached.

Remembering the Charm of Bay Port Summer Resort As it Was in 1894 – Video

Posted on September 24, 2025October 5, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The 1800s pamphlet promotes Bay Port resort, highlighting transportation via Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad, luxurious accommodations, fresh water sources, and recreational activities. It showcases Bay Port’s appeal as an accessible summer destination with scenic views and high standards of service.

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