Did You Know The General Foods Company Got Its Start in Michigan? Here’s How
World-famous General Foods began here in Michigan, thanks to one of our cereal companies. Here's some info along with vintage photos and products!
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Pinconning, Michigan: How It Became the State’s “Cheese Capitol”
Pinconning began as a lumber town but ended up as a "city of cheese". Here are some vintage photos and a brief history...
Jackson’s Downtown Signs Closeup: Early 1900s
Zooming in on some of these photos shows some businesses that you may not know existed...
Images of Cheboygan, Michigan: 1900-1960 (and What the Name “Cheboygan” means)
Here are photos of Cheboygan going back over 100 years, and find out the meaning of the term "Cheboygan"...
The Phrase “What the Sam Hill” Was Based on a Man From Marshall, Michigan
Sam Hill lived from 1815-1889 and was notorious for something that eventually led to this well-known phrase. Details are here...
Going to the Bottom of the Devil’s Soup Bowl: Middleton, Michigan
Birds don't make a sound at the bottom of the Devil's Soup Bowl. It's an unearthly quiet that might make you jittery if you go alone. Photos and info are here...
The Lost Town of Meade, Michigan: All That’s left Downtown is an Old Barn
Originating in 1838, this little ignored Michigan village has its own Historical Marker. Find out why here...
Michigan’s Old Main Streets, Part 4: 1900-1940s
Here is a gallery containing another fifty old photos, showing how the Main Streets of Michigan appeared from 1900-1940s...!
Vintage Photos of Belle Isle: Detroit, Michigan, Early 1900s
Vintage photos, the Snake Goddess, 1967 Love-In, abandoned golf course & zoo, and a castle built by a creep. All can be found here!
Michigan Tornadoes: Where They Occur The Most – and Where They Don’t
It happens every year, without fail. Here are some Michigan tornado facts and images of their destruction throughout our state...