I saw this little log cabin library in the town of Hersey near the center of the state. I thought I was finished posting winter pics, but this week is National Library Week I thought this would be an appropriate pic to post. It’s a “take a book, leave a book” library with a sign on the
This beautiful house in Hastings has a historical marker nearby and reads: Built in the 1880s by Daniel Striker, this Queen Anne-style building was once considered the “handsomest residence in Hastings.” Born in New York State in 1835, Striker moved as a child with his family to Michigan. He was elected to several offices in
This old church stands in the small town of Elm Hall. The first settlers were three brothers. Michael, Nathaniel and Jacob Strayer came to the area in 1855. The brothers along with their wives lived in a large hall they constructed of elm logs, and hence the name of the town. Lost In Michigan books are
In the early 1900s Henry Ford purchased the mill in Pequaming, and for the most part, the whole town. The town is in the northwest part of the Upper Peninsula near the town of L’Anse. The sawmill and the workers living in the town produced lumber for the model T. The Ford Motor Company purchased
I saw this old barn somewhere between Grand Ledge and Eagle. I had to stop and get a pic of it while I was out roaming the back roads. I am no expert, but I assume now that it is April, it won’t be long and the farmers will be planting their crops for the
I was roaming the back roads and I saw this big old brick house in the town of Lyons near Ionia. Not to be confused with South Lyon near Brighton. I was completely amazed to see this house in a small town. I wish I had an interesting story about the house, but unfortunately, I
Near the town of Mayville is a unique looking octagon house with a cupola on the roof. The house was built in 1870 by William Randall. He was a Canadian born carpenter who traveled the United States working on construction projects. He retired and took up farming in Mayville and living in the house until
I saw this old building in Quanicassee. I am not sure if it was a schoolhouse or not, it looks as if it had a sign above the door at one time. I don’t have a story to tell about this place I just thought it was interesting on one of my trips through the thumb.
Ludington became the Mason county seat in 1873, when county offices were moved from the now-vanished village of Little Sauble. At that time Ludington was the county’s most prosperous settlement. Formerly called Pere Marquette, Ludington was platted in 1867 by Milwaukee lumberman James Ludington. The town served as a shipping center for West Michigan lumber.
I was roaming around the city of Jackson and I came across this old firehouse. I like to have an interesting story to go with my pics, but I was not able to find any information about it on the internet other than it is closed. The ENGINE HOUSE No. 4 sign over the garage
