Two Michigan Places Named ‘Pinchtown’ and How They Got That Name
Neither exist anymore. One is now a ghost town, the other became part of another city. Check out some info and photos...
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15 of Michigan’s Best Abandoned Places
Michigan's fascination with abandoned sites continues...and there seems to be an endless supply. Here are 15 of 'em to whet your appetite...
Was There REALLY a Murder at Walker Tavern?
Did a murder happen at this historic tavern? If so, what happened to the body? Skeptics wonder...read the story and see some photos...
America’s Oldest, Continuously-Played Golf Course is in Michigan
Not just the oldest golf course, but a history of bootleggers and a floating house are here. Take a look!
Michigan’s Second-Oldest One-Room Schoolhouse, Still Standing
All alone in the southern Michigan countryside, this 1850 one-roomer held classes for over 100 years. Take a look!
Vintage Michigan Cabins & Motor Lodges; a Night’s Rest for $2
Michigan motor lodges were cheap, rustic, and a night's sleep for a couple of bucks. Check out this gallery of 60 old ones from 1900-1960!
100 Years of Irish Hills Amusements
It's been around 100 years since the Irish Hills began their streak of family amusements. Take a look at some photos going back to the 1920s!
The Michigan Ghost Town of Redridge and Its Mammoth Steel Dam
A nifty old ghost town has a huge steel dam that is worth the trip to see. Take a look at some photos!
Fowlerville “Then-and-Now” Photos, 1905-2000s
Fowlerville's first permanent settler arrived 185 years ago (1836), but its history goes back even further. Come in and take a look at some "then-and-now" photos!
A Visit to Chapel Rock, at Pictured Rocks Near Munising
You might not take a more scenic hike than the one that takes you to Chapel Rock. Take a look at some current photos and vintage ones from the 1800s!