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The South Haven Scott Club

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Historic Places, Michigan Historical Markers .

I was leaving South Haven, headed to Holland, and I passed this beautiful stone building. I thought to myself, that’s a beautiful but strange looking church. I circled back around and to take a photo and then I saw the historical marker on the side. I found out it wasn’t a church after all, but a temple to books. The marker read

This federated women’s club, founded as a reading circle in 1883 and named for Sir Walter Scott, merged with the Literary and Antiquarian Societies to build a clubhouse in 1892. John Cornelius Randall designed the sandstone Queen Anne structure, built by local artisans and completed in 1893. Two stained glass windows created in Austria portray Sir Walter Scott and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This building has been in continuous use by the Scott Club as a cultural center providing fellowship for women of the area.

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Lost In Thornville

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Churches .

I was traveling through the little town of Thornville south of Lapeer and this old wooden church caught my eye. According to the history posted on their website HERE Benjamin Thorne, whom the town is named after, sold them the property for a nickel in 1849.

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Lost In Michigan Presentation in Burt

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in presentations .

I will be at the Burt Opera House on April 26th at 7:00pm giving a presentation sharing some of my stories from southern Saginaw County and also from my travels around the state. The event is hosted by the Taymouth Township Historical Society and if you are wondering Burt is about 5 miles west of Birch Run between I-75 and M-13 If you purchased a book and you would like me to autograph it for you please bring it with you and I would be happy to sign it. I will also have books available for purchase if you would like to buy one. If you are in the area I hope you will come out and listen to my presentation. If you have been to one of my other presentations I will be showing different photos than I have in the past so it will be different than the other ones.

When: Thursday Night April 26th at 7:00 pm

Where: Burt Opera House
12888 Nichols Rd
Burt, Michigan 48417

Admission is $5 with all the money going to the Toymouth Township Historical society to help with restoration efforts.

 

The Little Old Farmhouse

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Houses .

I was traveling around the east side of the state and I came across this little old farmhouse somewhere between Twining and Au Gres. I gave a presentation to Mrs. Bayn’s photography classes at Tawas High School and I took the long way home to see what I could find. I saw this old house and thought it was interesting enough to take a photo of it.

P.S. I was looking forward to going up to Tawas in April figuring spring would have sprung, but I was wrong, it was more like winter.

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Michigan Towns to Visit On Your Next Road Trip

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in small towns .

If you have lived in Michigan for a while you have probably been to some of the most popular tourist towns like Mackinaw City, Frankenmuth, and Petoskey.  Traveling around the state I have found many wonderful little towns that you will enjoy visiting if you are looking for someplace different.

Newaygo

Nestled at the south end of the Huron Manistee National Forest Newaygo is a historic little town with quaint little shops and a variety of restaurants. Be sure to visit the Newaygo Brewing Co. in the heart of Downtown.

Manchester

West of Ann Arbor next to the River Raisin sits the historic town of Manchester. The town is busy throughout the summer with its many festivals, a canoe race in May and a Chicken Broil serving over 14,000 chicken dinners in one day.   You can also visit the historic Sharon Mills which is not far away.

Owosso

Located near the Center of the Lower Peninsula Owosso is a perfect location for a day trip from many large cities in southern Michigan. There is a plethora of shopping and restaurants in downtown. You can also walk across a suspension bridge over the Shiawassee River and see the magnificent Curwood Castle which is now a museum open on the weekend.

 

Rockford

North of Grand Rapids, Rockford is the perfect place to get away from the big city. You can go for a walk on the boardwalk along the Rouge River which runs next to the downtown area. Or you can stroll along the blocks of stores and restaurants in Downtown. Whenever I am near Rockford I have to stop and get a coney dog from the Corner Bar.I am looking forward to it being re-opened this summer after the devistating fire.

 

Lexington

Lexington is located on the shoreline of Lake Huron north of Port Huron and is a little-known gem on the east side of the state. It’s an Idyllic little town and a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. You can enjoy listening to music in the park on Friday nights in the summer or at many of the local bars and pubs. You can stay down the street at the Lexington State Park or in many of the local Bed and Breakfasts in the area.

 

Alden

Next to the beautiful crystal clear waters of Torch Lake is the town of Alden. It’s a wonderful place to go if you want to get away from the busy streets of Traverse City. The biggest attraction is the Alden Mill House full of specialty blends of spices and seasonings. If you are looking for a quiet little town in Northern Michigan for a place to relax and get a bite to eat you need to visit Alden.

Frankfort

Frankfort is one of the bigger towns on my list but I think it gets overshadowed by Traverse City and Ludington. Located on Lake Michigan, Frankfort is the perfect place to go shopping for the day and relax at one if it’s fine dining establishments and at the end of the day you can take in a sunset over the lighthouse while sitting on a beautiful sandy beach.

 

Mason

Mason is located south of Lansing and is your classic Midwestern town with a town square and a beautiful courthouse in the middle of it.  Surrounding the courthouse is a variety of antique and gift shops and you can satisfy your hunger at one of the local restaurants.

If you have never visited one of the towns on this list I hope you will adventure out and explore someplace new. You will be surprised at what you will find and may find a new favorite place to visit.

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The Haunted Eagle Harbor Lighthouse

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Lighthouses .

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I love visiting the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse in the Keweenaw Peninsula standing tall along the rocky shoreline.   I was visiting it with my family and the volunteers are wonderful people. They told my kids stories of the lighthouse being haunted and my kids were mesmerized. They told a story about a Coast Guard lighthouse keeper in the 1970s reporting many strange happenings at Eagle Harbor.  He saw a faceless man in a plaid flannel shirt, the sounds of moving furniture and heavy footsteps on the second floor and lights turning on and off. If you are ever in the Keweenaw Peninsula this is a must not miss location.

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Lost In Michigan Books Are ON SALE

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Uncategorized .

Lost In Michigan books are ON SALE until Monday, April 15th.  I have a limited supply in stock so if you want one before they are gone now is a great time to get one. you can order your book from my website HERE

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Thank you so much to everyone for your support of Lost In Michigan. I have received several wonderful comments on my book. I have also been asked when the next one will be available. I am working on it now and hopefully I will have it finished in time for publishing sometime this summer.

Aitkin Memorial Library

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Library .

“A library is like an island in the middle of a vast sea of ignorance, particularly if the library is very tall and the surrounding area has been flooded.” Lemony Snicket

This week is Library week and I am grateful to the libraries in Michigan as a vast source of knowledge and information. I use my local library a lot and the Michigan Library Melcat system to get books from around the state. When I was in Croswell I thought the William H. Aitkin Memorial Library is a beautiful brick library and I got a pic of it. I found out later that William H. Aitkin was a prominent banker and state senator representing Sanilac County in 1909.

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