Pinhole photo of The Fairmont Creamery Company building in Detroit. The building was erected on Milwaukee Ave in 1926 and the company operated there until 1984.
Captured Feb 2025.
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Captured Feb 2025.
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February 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Pinhole photo of The Fairmont Creamery Company building in Detroit. The building was erected on Milwaukee Ave in 1926 and the company operated there until 1984.
Captured Feb 2025.
#pinholephotography
#puremichigan #annarborartist #detroitphotography
#michiganhistory #detroithistory #firstpost
Captured Feb 2025.
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The Greenaway-Ballard Mansion, recently renovated and renamed "The Iron Victorian." Howell, Michigan.
I haven't had a lot of luck finding out how old this building is, though I know it's at least 150 years old.
#history #michiganhistory #howell #photography #michigan #livingston #livingstoncounty
I haven't had a lot of luck finding out how old this building is, though I know it's at least 150 years old.
#history #michiganhistory #howell #photography #michigan #livingston #livingstoncounty
February 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Greenaway-Ballard Mansion, recently renovated and renamed "The Iron Victorian." Howell, Michigan.
I haven't had a lot of luck finding out how old this building is, though I know it's at least 150 years old.
#history #michiganhistory #howell #photography #michigan #livingston #livingstoncounty
I haven't had a lot of luck finding out how old this building is, though I know it's at least 150 years old.
#history #michiganhistory #howell #photography #michigan #livingston #livingstoncounty
Did you know German POWs lived in Michigan's U.P. during WWII? Explore their stories of art, labor & survival. #WWIIHistory #MichiganHistory #UpperPeninsula
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February 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Did you know German POWs lived in Michigan's U.P. during WWII? Explore their stories of art, labor & survival. #WWIIHistory #MichiganHistory #UpperPeninsula
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Davisburg is a small town in northern Oakland County MI. It was founded by Cornelius Davis and his sons in the mid-1800's.
According to this map from 1872, the house I shot once belonged to the town physician William E. Fenwick (M.D.)
#history #michiganhistory #michigan #photography #oaklandcounty
According to this map from 1872, the house I shot once belonged to the town physician William E. Fenwick (M.D.)
#history #michiganhistory #michigan #photography #oaklandcounty
February 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Davisburg is a small town in northern Oakland County MI. It was founded by Cornelius Davis and his sons in the mid-1800's.
According to this map from 1872, the house I shot once belonged to the town physician William E. Fenwick (M.D.)
#history #michiganhistory #michigan #photography #oaklandcounty
According to this map from 1872, the house I shot once belonged to the town physician William E. Fenwick (M.D.)
#history #michiganhistory #michigan #photography #oaklandcounty
The sisters’ letters illuminate the larger narrative of women in history: often overlooked but powerful in their ordinariness. The letters are an essential read for anyone intrigued by untold stories. #19thcenturyhistory #19thcenturywomen #womenshistory #genealogy
#familyletters #Michiganhistory
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January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The sisters’ letters illuminate the larger narrative of women in history: often overlooked but powerful in their ordinariness. The letters are an essential read for anyone intrigued by untold stories. #19thcenturyhistory #19thcenturywomen #womenshistory #genealogy
#familyletters #Michiganhistory
#familyletters #Michiganhistory
Built in 1942 to feed the future.
Fourteen years later, the future changed tracks. The engines moved on. The tower stayed.
Progress has a habit of leaving its monuments behind.
#NewBuffaloMichigan #RailroadHistory #MichiganHistory #IndustrialArchaeology #SteamLocomotive #HarborCountry
Fourteen years later, the future changed tracks. The engines moved on. The tower stayed.
Progress has a habit of leaving its monuments behind.
#NewBuffaloMichigan #RailroadHistory #MichiganHistory #IndustrialArchaeology #SteamLocomotive #HarborCountry
September 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Built in 1942 to feed the future.
Fourteen years later, the future changed tracks. The engines moved on. The tower stayed.
Progress has a habit of leaving its monuments behind.
#NewBuffaloMichigan #RailroadHistory #MichiganHistory #IndustrialArchaeology #SteamLocomotive #HarborCountry
Fourteen years later, the future changed tracks. The engines moved on. The tower stayed.
Progress has a habit of leaving its monuments behind.
#NewBuffaloMichigan #RailroadHistory #MichiganHistory #IndustrialArchaeology #SteamLocomotive #HarborCountry
Detroit was a city of about 45,000 when the first federal building was completed in 1861 #Detroit #FederalBuildings #MichiganHistory
Detroit's magnificent early federal buildings
Detroit was a city of about 45,000 when the first federal building was completed in 1861
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January 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Detroit was a city of about 45,000 when the first federal building was completed in 1861 #Detroit #FederalBuildings #MichiganHistory
Opening the Assembly of God church in Mount Clemens, MI, 1958.
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CB 1958 Opening a Church
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January 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Opening the Assembly of God church in Mount Clemens, MI, 1958.
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Standing strong on Lake Superior’s Shipwreck Coast, Crisp Point Lighthouse tells a story of rescues, wrecks, and resilience.
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Crisp Point Lighthouse: Guardian of the Coast
Explore the rich maritime history of Crisp Point Lighthouse, a sentinel on the perilous shores of Lake Superior.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Standing strong on Lake Superior’s Shipwreck Coast, Crisp Point Lighthouse tells a story of rescues, wrecks, and resilience.
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#CrispPointLighthouse #LakeSuperior #ShipwreckCoast #UpperPeninsula #MichiganHistory #GreatLakes #LighthouseLove #MaritimeHistory
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Welcome to the 1963 Kent County (Grand Rapids) Airport.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Welcome to the 1963 Kent County (Grand Rapids) Airport.
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#Avgeek #AirportHistory #GrandRapids #KentCountyAirport #AirportArchitecture #Aviation #JetAge #b727 #NorthwestAirlines #oldpostcard #AirportArchitecture #VintagePostcard #MichiganHistory #AviationPhotography
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🎭✨ On this day in 1900, the Calumet Theatre opened its doors, dazzling Michigan with Broadway magic! Discover its grand history: northernmichiganhistory.com/grand-openin... #CalumetTheatre #OnThisDay #History #Broadway #CopperCountry #MichiganHistory
Grand Opening of the Calumet Theatre | Northern Michigan History
On March 20, 1900, the Calumet Theatre opened, bringing Broadway to Michigan’s copper country. Discover its rich history and lasting legacy.
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March 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎭✨ On this day in 1900, the Calumet Theatre opened its doors, dazzling Michigan with Broadway magic! Discover its grand history: northernmichiganhistory.com/grand-openin... #CalumetTheatre #OnThisDay #History #Broadway #CopperCountry #MichiganHistory
Two years ago I found this 1960s map in the Adrian, MI archive. This summer I used it to find the land used for the first integrated school in Michigan and all of the Northwest Territory.
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July 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Two years ago I found this 1960s map in the Adrian, MI archive. This summer I used it to find the land used for the first integrated school in Michigan and all of the Northwest Territory.
#MichiganHistory
#MichiganHistory
🚶♂️🌉 On this day in 1958, Gov. "Soapy" Williams led the very first Mackinac Bridge Walk! From 68 walkers to 65,000+ each Labor Day!👟 #MackinacBridge #MichiganHistory #PureMichigan #OTD #SoapyWilliams #BridgeWalk
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The First Walk Across the Mackinac Bridge | Northern Michigan History
On June 25, 1958, Michigan’s iconic Mackinac Bridge was officially dedicated with its first-ever walk, led by Governor “Soapy” Williams.
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June 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🚶♂️🌉 On this day in 1958, Gov. "Soapy" Williams led the very first Mackinac Bridge Walk! From 68 walkers to 65,000+ each Labor Day!👟 #MackinacBridge #MichiganHistory #PureMichigan #OTD #SoapyWilliams #BridgeWalk
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He has since relocated to the Atlanta area, where he preaches and speaks publicly, while a $4.5 million restitution judgment remains outstanding. Bobby Ferguson is still in prison. The water cases are part of why GLWA exists today. #MichiganHistory
May 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
He has since relocated to the Atlanta area, where he preaches and speaks publicly, while a $4.5 million restitution judgment remains outstanding. Bobby Ferguson is still in prison. The water cases are part of why GLWA exists today. #MichiganHistory
💥 Once a copper mining giant, Houghton County was Michigan’s 4th largest county in 1900! Discover its boomtown past & immigrant roots! ⛏️🏡 Read more: northernmichiganhistory.com/houghton-cou... #MichiganHistory #CopperCountry #UpperPeninsula #HistoryLovers #MiningBoom
Houghton County Organized | Northern Michigan History
On this day Houghton County was organized. Named after Douglass Houghton, Michigan’s first state geologist.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
💥 Once a copper mining giant, Houghton County was Michigan’s 4th largest county in 1900! Discover its boomtown past & immigrant roots! ⛏️🏡 Read more: northernmichiganhistory.com/houghton-cou... #MichiganHistory #CopperCountry #UpperPeninsula #HistoryLovers #MiningBoom
👑 On this day in 1843, James Strang began his rise to power—becoming America’s one and only crowned king on Beaver Island!
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#OnThisDay #HistoryNerd #BeaverIsland #MichiganHistory #MormonHistory #JamesStrang #KingInAmerica 📜
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The King of Beaver Island | Northern Michigan History
In 1843, James Strang began his rise from lawyer to prophet to crowned King of Beaver Island—America's only monarchy.
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July 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
👑 On this day in 1843, James Strang began his rise to power—becoming America’s one and only crowned king on Beaver Island!
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#OnThisDay #HistoryNerd #BeaverIsland #MichiganHistory #MormonHistory #JamesStrang #KingInAmerica 📜
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Never a dull day at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum! Today took me to Battle Creek to retrieve this beautiful 1929 REO Flying Cloud Mate with some of our volunteers #MichiganHistory #MuseumLife
June 2, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Never a dull day at the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum! Today took me to Battle Creek to retrieve this beautiful 1929 REO Flying Cloud Mate with some of our volunteers #MichiganHistory #MuseumLife
🌊🐻 On this day in 1970, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was established! Explore dunes, islands & history along Lake Michigan. #SleepingBearDunes #MichiganHistory #NationalParks #LakeMichigan #TravelMichigan northernmichiganhistory.com/sleeping-bea...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌊🐻 On this day in 1970, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was established! Explore dunes, islands & history along Lake Michigan. #SleepingBearDunes #MichiganHistory #NationalParks #LakeMichigan #TravelMichigan northernmichiganhistory.com/sleeping-bea...
Honoring #CoraReynoldsAnderson, Michigan’s first Native American and woman elected to the House of Representatives! Her legacy in public health and education continues to inspire today. northernmichiganhistory.com/cora-reynold... #MichiganHistory #Trailblazer #WomenInPolitics #NativeAmericanLeaders
Cora Reynolds Anderson Born in L'Anse | Northern Michigan History
Cora Reynolds Anderson was born in L’Anse on April 10 1882. She was the first Native American and woman elected to Michigan’s House.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Honoring #CoraReynoldsAnderson, Michigan’s first Native American and woman elected to the House of Representatives! Her legacy in public health and education continues to inspire today. northernmichiganhistory.com/cora-reynold... #MichiganHistory #Trailblazer #WomenInPolitics #NativeAmericanLeaders
🚢 #OnThisDay in 1855, the Soo Canal opened, transforming Great Lakes shipping forever! The first freighter passed through a month later.
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#SooLocks #MichiganHistory #GreatLakes #ThisDayInHistory #EngineeringMarvels 🛠️🌊
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Soo Canal Completed | Northern Michigan History
On May 31, 1855, the Soo Canal was completed, revolutionizing shipping between Lakes Huron and Superior with an engineering marvel.
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May 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🚢 #OnThisDay in 1855, the Soo Canal opened, transforming Great Lakes shipping forever! The first freighter passed through a month later.
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#SooLocks #MichiganHistory #GreatLakes #ThisDayInHistory #EngineeringMarvels 🛠️🌊
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#SooLocks #MichiganHistory #GreatLakes #ThisDayInHistory #EngineeringMarvels 🛠️🌊
📜 This March, we’re looking back at Michigan’s history! From state parks to record-breaking snowballs, these events shaped the Great Lakes State. 🏔️🌲 #MichiganHistory #OnThisDay #PureMichigan #HistoricMoments northernmichiganhistory.com/on-this-day-...
On This Day in Michigan’s History - March | Northern Michigan History
Explore Michigan’s history with events from March. Decisions, historic figures, and unforgettable moments that shaped Michigan.
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March 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
📜 This March, we’re looking back at Michigan’s history! From state parks to record-breaking snowballs, these events shaped the Great Lakes State. 🏔️🌲 #MichiganHistory #OnThisDay #PureMichigan #HistoricMoments northernmichiganhistory.com/on-this-day-...