Michigan History

An extended harsh winter was unexpectedly met with warmer weather, causing massive floods. Here's a nutshell version of Alpena's 1923 flood...

Christmas trees don't grow in Meijer parking lots...they grow on farms. Here are some drone images of two of Michigan's finest Christmas tree farms...

It was an oasis amidst a sea of concrete and steel... now the kiddie rides have made way for car sales. Here are brief details of Wonderland Park in Southgate...

The UP is dotted with a seemingly infinite amount of abandoned and demolished businesses. Here's a double-header from Marquette County...

It was typical 1950s: races, beer, white t-shirts with a pack cigarettes..basically 'American Graffiti', Michigan-style. Here's some brief info on the defunct Whiskey Ridge race track in Newaygo County...

Built in the 1880s, burned down, built again, burned down. By 1937, that was enough and the owners gave up. Here's the location of this once-majestic dance pavilion...

It was once a very cool Upper Peninsula lodge that even had access for seaplanes - niow it's a residence. Here's a brief background and a few photos...

This small Michigan town is rarely talked about. Wilmot was named after a guy who lived 13 miles away in Caro. How come? Here are details and photos of this village that is bartely hanging on...

Last week you saw what the Michigan ghost town of Fayette looked like all frozen over during winter...now take a look at some summertime drone footage...

The village of Argyle is a shadow of how it used to be, but it makes for an interesting drive-thru. Here are a few photos and some details...