Vintage Battle Creek Map Shows What the City Looked Like in 1870
It's fascinating to dip into history and see how the world has changed over the years, especially locally.
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Baseball Field Returning to Historic Site In Parchment
Work is underway in Kalamazoo County to transform an area back to its roots as a baseball field at a local park.
Michigan History: The Great Thumb Fire of 1881
It burned over 1 million acres and took at least 300 lives.
Apollo 15: Michigan's Moon Mission With A Marvelous Myth
Apollo 15 had significant connections to Michigan, and also led to a campus legend at the University of Michigan that has since been debunked.
1890 Headlines: Battle Creek College Students Expelled
The following is an exact transcript of an article published in the Kalamazoo Telegraph on June 6th, 1890
1916 Headlines: Gas Prices Up Another Penny, Now 22 Cents
When will it stop? You might have to start riding your horse drawn carriages again instead to get places, because these gas prices in Michigan are just too much!
1877 Headlines: Albion Minister's Son Forced Into Night At Saloon
A woman came to the rescue during church on Sunday after the minister became to distraught to finish his sermon
1902 Headlines: Could Automobiles Eventually Deliver Mail?
The vehicle was a Murray Automobile, designed by Willis Murray and produced by Church Manufacturing Co. of Adrian.
1907 Headlines: Roller Coaster Set To Open At Amusement Park
The new addition to the Liberty Amusement Park on Goguac Lake was built at a cost of $10,000
1925 Headlines: Mysterious Stranger Steals Train Watchman's Watch
It was an April day and a train watchman in Kalamazoo was on duty for what seemed like just another normal day