John Robinson was raised in Stockbridge and began his media career at age 15 playing bass guitar and singing in a local rock band. From there he went into radio after receiving his license in 1974, along with being a TV host, author (ten books published to date), columnist, actor, producer, and emcee. He's been honored as Contributor of the Year by Townsquare Media and has also received a President's Club Award. His passions are all kinds of pop culture and Michigan history.
John Robinson
The 1888 Stone Mansion in Alma, Michigan: Inside and Out
Now unoccupied, here's a look inside Alma's famous stone mansion, built in 1888 by lumber baron Ammi Willard Wright...
The Uninhabited Poverty Island and Deserted Lighthouse: Delta County, Michigan
It's one of Michigan's less-traveled & visited islands. Here's a look at this remote island and it's deserted lighthouse...
Abandoned Detroit Neighborhoods: April, 2023
It's a sad sight we're very familiar with: abandoned neighborhoods in Detroit. Here are some images that were taken back in April 2023...
School Photos of 20 Michigan Celebrities
Here are school photos of some of your favorite (and maybe not so favorite) Michigan celebrities: David Spade, Bob Seger, Robin Williams, Jeff Daniels, Diana Ross, and a few surprises. Take a look...
A Look Inside Michigan’s Old Drug Stores: 1900-1960
"The old drug stores, they ain't what they used to be..." no kidding. They used to be fun - now we just wait in line. Here's a look inside 30 old Michigan drug stores from 1900-1960...
Where Was the First McDonald’s in Michigan?
First in Michigan and one of America's first. Here are details...
The Youngest County in Michigan: Formed in 1891
It went down in history as having "the fattest iron ore stashes in the entire world." Here are some vintage photos of our youngest county, from 1900-1940s...
Teddy Roosevelt’s Bird Refuge – The Huron Islands: Lake Superior, Michigan
Islands Formed by a Sunken Mountain Range? Some believe so. Here's some background and photos of Michigan's Huron islands...
“The Most Sumptuous Building in Michigan” – Wayne County Courthouse, Detroit
Offices began moving out in the 1950s and the city gave up on it in the 70s. Here's a brief backstory on the impressive Wayne County Courthouse...
Oopsy the Clown: Detroit’s #1 Kid Show, 1967-1990s
Oopsy even beat out Bozo when it came to popularity. Here's an overview of the character, the man behind him, and the program...
Are There Any Great Scott! Grocery Stores Left in Michigan?
Once they were one of Michigan's top supermarkets.....now where are they? Here's a brief bio...
Deserted Denny’s Restaurant in Roseville, Michigan: 2020
Here's a quick look inside a formerly deserted Denny's Restaurant in Roseville...