The Mostly-Ghost Town of Royston: Montmorency County, MichiganThe Mostly-Ghost Town of Royston: Montmorency County, MichiganEvidently, no one in the county thought Royston was important enough to record any of its history....but here's what we could dig up...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Our Uncle's in the Furniture Business and His Body's in the TrunkOur Uncle's in the Furniture Business and His Body's in the TrunkMany of us remember that catchy Joshua Doore Furniture TV jingle from the 1970s, but there was something very dark just under the surface...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Sagebrush Shorty: a 50s & 60s Michigan Kid's TV Hero: DetroitSagebrush Shorty: a 50s & 60s Michigan Kid's TV Hero: DetroitSagebrush Shorty was one of Michigan's most popular kid TV shows in the 50s and 60s. Here's a bio and some photos...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Two Golf Courses Say They Are Michigan's First: Which is Correct?Two Golf Courses Say They Are Michigan's First: Which is Correct?Along with the debate, here are some great vintage photos of Michigan golfing from the 1800s to the 1950s...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
A Brief Look Inside the Horace Dodge Mansion: Detroit, MichiganA Brief Look Inside the Horace Dodge Mansion: Detroit, MichiganSmall-town boys from Niles, the Dodge boys were not accepted by the Detroit "elites". Here's a brief glimpse inside Horace Dodge's mansion...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
If You Never Visited, Here's a Look Inside the Turner-Dodge HouseIf You Never Visited, Here's a Look Inside the Turner-Dodge HouseIt's been around for approximately 170 years; for those who have never visited, here's a look inside...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
When Gibson Guitars Were King - Kalamazoo, Michigan: 1894-1983When Gibson Guitars Were King - Kalamazoo, Michigan: 1894-1983Gibson guitars were what most Michigan garage band members wanted...they were worth the money. Here's a 60s look at the Kalamazoo guitar factory where it all took place...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
It Looks Like a Giant Leech - but it's South Fox Island, MichiganIt Looks Like a Giant Leech - but it's South Fox Island, MichiganHere's a look at South Fox Island: complete with lighthouses, shipwrecks, huge dunes...and solitude.John RobinsonJohn Robinson
How A Small Michigan Town Became the State Capital For ONE DayHow A Small Michigan Town Became the State Capital For ONE DayIt's a little known fact that before Lansing, Michigan was designated as the official state capital there were previously 2 others.Lauren GordonLauren Gordon
This Stone Wall is All-Natural, NOT Man-Made: Keweenaw PeninsulaThis Stone Wall is All-Natural, NOT Man-Made: Keweenaw PeninsulaIt looks like it was man-made, brick-by-brick; but it's believed to be ALL-NATURAL. What do you think? Here's some info and photos...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The 1888 Stone Mansion in Alma, Michigan: Inside and OutThe 1888 Stone Mansion in Alma, Michigan: Inside and OutNow unoccupied, here's a look inside Alma's famous stone mansion, built in 1888 by lumber baron Ammi Willard Wright...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Why Is This Michigan Town SO Obsessed With Baby Food?Why Is This Michigan Town SO Obsessed With Baby Food?Fremont, Michigan is home to the Gerber Products and the birthplace of baby food.Lauren GordonLauren Gordon