I drove past Wahjamega complex several times on my way to Caro, I never really stopped to look at it, but I did today and got a few pics from the parking lot. I did not want to wonder around to much since the state still uses some of the buildings and I figure they
This old church stands in Tyrone Township south of Fenton. It was constructed in 1879. The historical marker next to it reads: The Congregational Church of Tyrone grew out of the Methodist Episcopal church that organized here in 1845. Itinerant ministers called circuit riders served what was known as the Tyrone or Cranston Class. In 1874
The Frankfort light was constructed in 1912 and stood on the end of a wooden pier. A concrete breakwater was constructed in the 1930s along with a two-story steel building. The light tower was placed on top of the two-story structure at the end of the breakwater. It has been standing vigilant ever since. If
Sometimes I think that I was born in the wrong century. I often wonder what it was like riding the train from town to town in Michigan in the early 1900’s. I have to admit when it comes to trains I am a buff like Sheldon Cooper and have visited train museums. I like to
In the middle of Birch Run is this beautiful old house with a wrap around porch, It was built by Charles Wolohan, he operated a granary elevator for local farmers and later added lumber as a sideline business, it was the sideline business that grew into Wolohan Lumber, and it was eventually purchased by Wickes Lumber.
I saw this old barn somewhere near Standish. I don’t know its history or story but it looked rather empty with some of its walls missing. Thank you all so much for taking time from your day to read my posts. I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you for Subscribing to Lost In
In the southwest town of Berrien Springs is a collection of historic buildings. They include a courthouse, log cabin and sheriff’s residence. Next to the sheriff’s house is an odd shaped foundation and it is what remains of a unique jail. Inside a square brick building the jail. Built in 1870, back when Berrien Springs
The Old Grain Elevator in Avoca between Imlay City and Port Huron. The town was founded in 1884 and named after the Avoca river valley in Ireland. It had a train station at one time, but it’s gone now, and the old elevator has not seen a train in some time. The town is the northern
This old wooden church that stands in Muir has an interesting connection to an American President. The history marker next to it tells it unique story and reads: In 1856 the Reverend Isaac Errett organized Disciples of Christ congregations in Montrose (present-day Muir) and Lyons. Membership grew quickly, and in 1861 this church was built
The big red Lighthouse that proudly stands at the entrance to the harbor was built in 1865. It is now maintained by the Marquette Maritime Museum which also gives tours of the historic lighthouse. On different occasions, tour guides and visitors have seen a ghost of a little girl wearing a 1910s style dress. Sometimes she
