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The Big House on 426

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This big old house stands along county road 426 in the center of the Upper Peninsula. The road runs along the old Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad tracks. Weeds and small trees are growing up between the rusty rails, so I assume they have not been used in years. This old abandined house stands between Cornell and Watson on the other side of the tracks. Most of the old abandoned houses I see in the Upper Peninsula are smaller shacks and cabins. I couldn’t help but wonder what the story was with this old building. I found on an old county map and it shows the name of the town of Woodlawn. A reference stated that the town was originally called White, but the name was changed to Woodlawn when it got a post office in 1905. I am wondering if this is the remains of the old town, and maybe it was a boarding house or something. I took a pic from the road and you can see the old railroad tracks at the bottom of the photo. I often wonder about these old places, and I also wonder if I am the only person who drives past them and is curious about their history.

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Harvey Randall House

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Constructed in 1898, this Queen Anne residence was the home of Tekonsha businessman Harvey N. Randall (1859-1917) and his wife, dressmaker Adell Warboys Randall (1863-1943). A successful entrepreneur, Randall thrived in the produce, livestock, and hardware trades. By 1905, he had established the Harvey N. Randall Company, specializing solely in hardware, with Adell serving as the company’s secretary-treasurer. Randall actively contributed to his community, holding the position of village president, serving as a school board trustee, and acting as a director of the First State Bank of Tekonsha.

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The Moore House in Caro

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This beautiful old house with a thached Tudor style roof sits in a nieghborhood near downtown Caro. Originally built around 1868, the house was purchased in 1914 by William and Lovila Moore. William owned a telephone exchange company that had initially been based in Sandusky, Michigan, before relocating to Caro in 1896. When they acquired the property, it was designed in the Queen Anne style. In 1923, the Moores undertook a significant renovation of their home transforming it into the Tudor Revival style we see today. They also added a swimming pool, tennis courts, and various modern amenities. Lovila Moore resided in the house until her passing in 1937, while William J. Moore continued to live there until his retirement in 1947 and remained until he died in 1955.

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The Old House in Forester

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In the small town of Forester, nestled on the shores of Lake Huron in Michigan’s Thumb, stands thid old boarded up house. Its weathered appearance suggests long vacancy, hinting at a bygone era. I wondered if this house witnessed the tragic fate of Minie Quay, Forester’s most infamous resident.

At just 15 years old, Minie tragically took her own her life on a cold April day in 1876, by jumping off a dock into the icy waters of Lake Huron.  She was devastated by the news of her sailor boyfriend’s demise in a Great Lakes shipwreck. She was laid to rest in the cemetery overlooking the lake north of town, and her ghost is said to walk the shoreline looking for her lover.

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The Springport Inn

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The historic Springport Inn, situated on U.S. 23 south of Harrisville, has a rich history. It was once the grand residence of Civil War Captain Joseph Van Buskirk, a valiant soldier who served with the 2nd Michigan Infantry, Company F. Enlisting in 1861, Van Buskirk returned home after the war and constructed this magnificent home in 1877 for his family. A respected figure in the community, Van Buskirk was a successful local businessman until his passing in 1905. He is laid to rest in Springport Cemetery.

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The Old House in St Clair

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I saw this big old house in St Clair. I don’t know any of its history or any stories about it but I like it so I stopped and took a pic of it.

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The Whimsical Houses of Wolverine

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I saw a tiny village of small whimsical houses south of Wolverine. The funny shaped shacks look like something from a Dr. Seuss book. They sit in someone’s yard on a side road off old US-27. I am not sure what their purpose is, but they are a joy to look at. You can see them at the end of W. Allen Creek Road.

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The House On The Hill

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I saw this old house standing on a hill in farm country near Cadillac. I don’t know what its story is, but it looks as if it has seen better days.

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Idlewild House

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I saw this old house in Idlewild. It looks to have seen better days. Idlewild is a strange place to drive through. It was once a vibrant and bustling resort community for African Americans in the days of segregation. Today a few people still live there but there are several empty and abandoned homes.

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The Lexington House

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This beautiful brick Victorian house stands along M-25 just south of Lexington. It was built in the 1870s and is now a B & B. It is a beautiful old house.  Lexington sits along Lake Huron about ten miles north of Port Huron. I think it is one of the most underrated tourist towns in Michigan. If you are looking for someplace to visit to do a little downtown shopping and get a bite to eat you need to check out Lexington.

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