African American investors Wilber Lemon, A.E. Wright, Marion, and Ella Author from Chicago and Cleveland purchased land from Bookings Lumber Company along the shoreline of Woodland Lake in the 1920s. They created a resort community for African Americans between White Cloud and Baldwin. I saw this old two-story building when I passed through the area.
This massive red and white brick house stands behind the historic Eaton County Courthouse in Charlotte. It was built in 1873 and was used as a residence for the sheriff and his family. A large jail complex stood off the back of the house but it was demolished in the 1990s and the house was
Depot Town in Ypsilanti, all decked out for the holidays. The area was called Depot Town after the nearby railroad station opened in the late 1830s, most of the buildings standing today were constructed between 1850 and 1880. Over the years, Depot Town has included hotels, an Underground Railroad station, an American Civil War barracks,
Since the 1950s an ice tree has been made in front of the county building in Gaylord. At the beginning of winter when the temperatures stay below freezing a framework with a water hose is placed outside. As water cascades down it will freeze creating an “Ice Tree.” In years with cold winters the tree
This old wooden church stands near Hastings. I am not sure what its story is but it looks as if it has been a long time since a service was held inside. Thank you for Subscribing to Lost In Michigan, If you have not subscribed yet, It would mean a lot to me if you
This magnificent stone building stands on Pheonix Street in South Haven. At first glance, it looks like a church but it is actually a literary club. It was constructed in 1893 by the Scott Club named after Sir Walter Scott. The building has two stained glass windows created in Austria portray Sir Walter Scott and
Waugoshance Point sits out at the far western end of Wilderness State Park at the tip of the mitten. The mysterious metal framework sits on the point. I have seen where some people refer to it as a glider frame. After looking at it I am not convinced that is what it is. I did
The brick train depot in Albion has been welcoming visitors since 1882. It served the town for decades greeting passenger trains until 1972. It was eventually restored and is still used today by Amtrack and as a bus depot. Thank you for Subscribing to Lost In Michigan, If you have not subscribed yet, It would
The town of Negaunee is near Ishpeming on 28/41. I enjoy exploring downtown Negaunee and admiring the old architecture. I especially like the historic city hall building with the clock tower. Thank you for Subscribing to Lost In Michigan, If you have not subscribed yet, It would mean a lot to me if you did.
As we remember the most infamous day in history, when the Japanese woke the sleeping giant, I think this is a good day to remember the U.S.S. Saginaw Bay CVE-82. Her first mission in 1944 was to transport pilots and planes to Pearl Harbor, and bring back damaged planes to the mainland. She provided support
