I like this old barn I saw somewhere near Onaway. I figure it’s an old barn since it has a stone foundation. I wish I had a story to go with it but I don’t, so I figure now is a good time to announce the winner of the Lost In Michigan Vol 2 book
In Midtown Detroit on the corner of Peterboro And Park is the old James Scott mansion. The transformation that has occurred is nothing short of miraculous. It was not divine intervention that restored this historic old building, but good old fashioned hard work and money. If you want to see what it looked like before
Between Romeo and New Haven is this old white schoolhouse in Ray Township. In 1863 Ray area farmers built what became known popularly as Mill School. Kindergarten through eighth grade students attended here until 1953. That year the school district consolidated with Romeo School District and it transferred the property to the township. Elections and
Standing among the historic homes in Frankfort is this beautiful old historic white church. In 1871 the members of First Congregational Church of Frankfort built this church with its eighty-seven-foot-high steeple on land donated by the Frankfort Land Company. The company’s manager, Eugene B. Frost, was a charter member of the church. Donations from Frankfort
Not far from downtown Flint is the ornate brick house. The historical marker standing in front of it gives some of its history. The central portion of this handsome Victorian home was built in the late 1850s. Several prominent Flint families lived in it before Robert J. Whaley purchased it in 1884. Whaley a local
In the Timbers Recreation Area on North Long Lake Road about 10 miles west of Traverse City sits this beautiful old brown barn. The area’s approximately 240 acres are open to hikers, but it once belonged to a family that owned one of America’s iconic brands. The Timbers was a resort on Long Lake when
One of the first posts I did when I started Lost In Michigan was the Richard C. Burtis house in Watrouseville. It is affectionately called the “Wedding Cake House” by the locals. I never knew this house existed I was just out roaming the back roads in the thumb and came upon it. My discovery
Here is your chance to win a Lost In Michigan Volume 2 paperback book. It is full of interesting places and their stories. If you are looking for somewhere in the Mitten State to visit that are a little off the beaten path, then I am sure you will love this book. Follow the steps
When thinking of colleges in the Upper Peninsula many people think of Michigan Tech in Houghton. Across the river is the city of Hancock and Finlandia University. It started out as Soumi College and this building was the first one on campus. The historical marker in front reads: Suomi College was founded in 1896 by
One of my readers told me there was an old school in Copemish I need to check out. I have traveled M-115 many times and noticed the “giant arrow” (you know what I mean if you have seen it.) but I have never gone thru downtown Copemish. I guess I a have always thought I