Where Was the First McDonald’s in Michigan?Where Was the First McDonald’s in Michigan?First in Michigan and one of America's first. Here are details...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Michigan’s Oldest, Still-Operating RestaurantMichigan’s Oldest, Still-Operating RestaurantThis landmark Michigan eatery hit its 193rd birthday in 2024...and still operating...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Michigan OG of Detroit Style Pizza Now in the Frozen Foods Dept.Michigan OG of Detroit Style Pizza Now in the Frozen Foods Dept.You can get the original Detroit Style Pizza in the frozen foods section for National Pizza Day.Nathan ReedNathan Reed
Three Lost Michigan Towns; Places That Had Promise but FailedThree Lost Michigan Towns; Places That Had Promise but FailedOne in Ionia County, Kent County, and another in Delta County, these three communities just didn't grow. Here are a few photos and brief details...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Michigan's Very First Interstate Road Built in 1812 Still ExistsMichigan's Very First Interstate Road Built in 1812 Still ExistsOur very first interstate road goes back to 1812, built by the first governor in the Michigan Territory...crumbling and waterlogged, but it still exists...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Oldest Ski Area in MichiganThe Oldest Ski Area in MichiganThe oldest ski area in Michigan also happens to be located in the "Snowiest Town in the Midwest." Here's some brief info and a few photos...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Unmarried Michigan Couples Living Together Need a Legal AgreementUnmarried Michigan Couples Living Together Need a Legal AgreementAlmost like a pre-nup, but it's suggested for unmarried couples living together. Details are here...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Former Homes of Six More Celebrities: Detroit, MichiganFormer Homes of Six More Celebrities: Detroit, MichiganHere are six more former homes of actors (and one singer), all in the Detroit area...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
A Once-Booming Village: Brinton, Michigan is Now a Shadow TownA Once-Booming Village: Brinton, Michigan is Now a Shadow TownThis hidden Michigan ghost town has no businesses left and only a few residences. Here's some history and the location...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Ghost Town of Central Mine: Keweenaw Peninsula, MichiganThe Ghost Town of Central Mine: Keweenaw Peninsula, MichiganAfter an 1872 tragedy, the mine closed in the summer of 1898.....John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Michigan Towns Covered in Snow: 1900-1950sMichigan Towns Covered in Snow: 1900-1950sAs our yearly winter snowfalls keep diminishing in number, here's a look back at over 60 Michigan towns buried in snow, going back over 100 years...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
A Gallery of Michigan Ghost Towns, 1870-1930A Gallery of Michigan Ghost Towns, 1870-1930The great thing about Michigan Ghost Towns is - wherever you are in the state, there's always one nearby. Take a look at this gallery...John RobinsonJohn Robinson