Nestled on the shores of the picturesque Sage Lake in Lupton, Michigan, Kenyon’s Lakeside Resort boasts a history as captivating as its scenic views. For over 130 years, this family-owned establishment has welcomed guests, but its past holds a secret link to one of Detroit’s most notorious criminal organizations: the Purple Gang. During the Prohibition
Located beside the North Branch of the AuSable River, halfway between Grayling and Lewiston, lies the small town of Lovells. Just a fishing cast away from the riverbank stands a brown lodge accented with yellow trim, a historic landmark originally known as the Douglas House. Around 1898, Thomas E. Douglas, a key figure in the
Royal Oak’s oldest standing home, the 178-year-old Orson Starr House, isn’t just a historical landmark with a Michitan State Historical Marker standing in front of it – The house is rumored to be one of Metro Detroit’s most haunted locations. Built in 1845 by early settlers Orson and Rhoda Starr, who initially ran a
Nestled within Palms Book State Park, Kitch-iti-kipi, an Ojibwe term translating to “big cold spring,” is Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring. This spring, also referred to as the “Mirror of Heaven,” features a 40-foot-deep basin with an emerald green bottom. It consistently releases 10,000 gallons of 45 °F water per minute from underground limestone fissures.
The Temple Theatre, Saginaw’s “Showplace of Northeastern Michigan,” was rescued from demolition in 2002 by the Shaheen family, who restored its 1927 grandeur. Built after a fire destroyed the city’s previous concert hall, the Temple Theatre was a technological marvel, featuring fireproof construction, geothermal cooling, exceptional acoustics, and advanced stage rigging and lighting systems. It
The picturesque town of Harbor Beach, nestled in Michigan’s Thumb, holds a piece of history: a beautiful gothic house, its white siding contrasting with a verdant green roof. A sign proclaims it the Murphy Museum, and a bronze plaque details the remarkable life of Frank Murphy. Born in this very town in 1890, Murphy’s journey
US-2 spans across the Upper Peninsula and passes through the town of Norway. It is hard to miss the ragged concrete structure that towers over the town. Located a few blocks off the highway is the Headframe of the Briar Hill Mine. In its time the mine was one of the most productive in upper
Near Horton Bay by Charlevoix, I came across this fascinating building—I’m not sure if it’s a barn or a house. It has such a distinctive look, and I’m left wondering about its layout and design inside Thank you for Subscribing to Lost In Michigan, if you have not subscribed yet, It would mean a lot
A journey through the M-119 Tunnel of Trees wouldn’t be truly complete without visiting the Good Hart General Store. Open year-round, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy their renowned pot pies or indulge in some freshly baked cookies during the winter months. Established in 1934, this delightful store maintains its historic charm, making you feel
Built in 1853, the Brick Walker Tavern stands as a testament to the era of stagecoach travel. Located south of Brooklyn at the junction of US-12 and M-50, it once offered respite to those journeying between Detroit and Chicago. Today, this historic structure has been repurposed as a wedding venue, facing the original Walker Tavern,
