I was in Grand Haven and I saw an enormous steam locomotive on display and my first thought was, ” that looks like the Polar Express” but I knew it wasn’t since the 1225 is in Owosso. I looked at the number and it was the Pere Marquette 1223. I wondered what holiday that was and looking on
One of the first photos I posted on my website was of this old grain mill in Manton north of Cadillac. I posted it back in 2013 and it is nice to see that it is still standing. The hand-painted mural was even repainted. As time goes by some of the places I have posted
This beautiful white church stands in the town of Tustin south of Cadillac. The historical marker standing in front of it gives a little history and reads: In 1870 the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan,, the Grand Rapids and Indiana, and the Evangelical Church of Sweden collaborated in promoting Swedish immigration to Michigan. Through the
I went through the small town of Lyons near Ionia and I saw this little white building with a Christmas tree inside. I thought it looked charming and I had to stop and take a photo. I am not sure what it is or was with a hand-painted sign reading WOMEN above the door. It
Just to be clear, it’s the Christmas Mall, not the mall at Christmas. The little town near Munising got its name when Julius Thorton built a factory in 1938 to make holiday gifts. I am confused as to whether he named the town Christmas or his factory. Unfortunately, in the summer of 1940, his business
At the time of its construction in 1929, the Hardy Dam was the largest earthen dam in North America east of the Mississippi River. It is located on the Muskegon River north of Newaygo. A road passes over the top of the dam, similar to the Hoover Dam between Nevada and Arizona. I have never
Roaming around the back roads near Romeo I came across this old house or building or whatever it was. I like the green roof and faded and peeling yellow paint. I am not sure what this place was but it seems a little tall for a house but I don’t know. I stopped and took
I turned on to Main Street in Downtown Ionia and was surprised to see an enormous Christmas tree standing in the intersection. It seemed rather strange to drive around the illuminated tree like a traffic circle, but it was a beautiful sight. Thank you for Subscribing to Lost In Michigan, If you have not subscribed
The town of Newaygo sits on the Muskegon River at the southern end of the Manistee National Forest. Vising the riverfront park that sits between the old train bridge and the bridge for M-37, you may notice some ruins and a small waterfall that sits on the opposite side. This is what remains of the
I was passing through the town of Lexington and I saw this majestic stone church. It is St. Denis Catholic Church and construction was started in 1880. It took two years to complete and it was dedicated in 1882. It still stands on M-25 looking toward Lake Huron and it’s hard to miss the incredible
