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EGLE’s interactive history examines the wildfire that killed hundreds, displaced thousands, and launched the American Red Cross’ first major relief effort. LANSING, Mich. — A new interactive story map is bringing fresh attention to the Great Thumb Fire of 1881, the …
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.
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.
