Grand Island is in Lake Superior not far from the town of Munising. The old Grand Island Lighthouse sits on the northern edge of the island on a tall cliff overlooking Lake Superior. The lighthouse was constructed in 1866 to replace an old decrepit light that was built in 1844. In 1961 a metal post with
Thomas Hume arrived in Muskegon from Ireland in 1870. In 1872, he joined Charles Hackley’s lumber firm as a bookkeeper. Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume became partners In 1881 creating the very successful lumbering firm of Hackley and Hume. In 1887, Hackley purchased a series of lots on the corner of Webster and Sixth. He
I saw this old building on Main Street in the small town of Bitely. It stands next to the railroad tracks and looks as if it was a tavern or hotel at one time. It looks like it is a private residence now but It looks as if it has been standing next to the
One of the oldest courthouse buildings in Michigan is in Berrien Springs Michigan. Shortly after it was constructed in 1839, problems with the foundation were discovered. The building was raised and a lower level was added along with the square supports for the columns. Thank you for Subscribing to Lost In Michigan, If you have
I saw this old building with the red barn style roof next to the tracks in Plainwell. I am not sure what it used to be or what it is used for now but it caught my attention with the old caboose sitting next to it. I don’t have a story or history to go
Every holiday season the Waterworks building in Saginaw is decorated with lights. It is a magical display enjoyed by many people as they pass by the iconic building on Ezra-Rust Drive. Most people are unaware of the significance of the red white and blue lights decorating the pine tree on the corner. In 1979, during
The Oak Hill Cemetery sits east of downtown Pontiac. It is where the Buckland Memorial Chapel stands. The old English style stone chapel was built in 1898. The cemetery contains the remains of six veterans of the Revolutionary War and well over 27 veterans of the Civil War, including General Israel B. Richardson, Michigan governor
I was traveling across the Upper Peninsula on US-2 headed to Duluth for my other website Lost In The States. I went through the town of Norway near Iron Mountain. Right along the highway, about a mile outside of town is a stone fountain. The water comes from an artesian spring and flows all year
I have been exploring the peninsulas for Lost In Michigan for almost a decade. I am fortunate to be able to travels this wonderful state and share my experiences with you. Thank you all for taking the time to read my post and share your comments. We are blessed to live in a country where
This little schoolhouse stands a few miles south of Hastings. From 1872 to 1963 Hope Township children attended school in this building, known as the Hinds School because of its location at the crossroads community of Hinds Corners. The school had stood vacant for almost twenty years when Robert Casey, a Hinds student during the
