Juvenile Homes of Michigan and Starr Commonwealth Home For Boys
The phrase "there's no such thing as a bad boy" did NOT originate in 'Boys Town'...it came from Michigan! Here are details and photos...
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Mackinac Island’s ‘Lover’s Leap’…Did Anyone Really Take the Plunge?
Average tourists don't even know this is here, since it's now obscured by trees. Here are vintage and current images of Mackinac Island's 'Lover's Leap'...
Inside the Deserted House of the ‘Cat Lady’, Saginaw
She had 100 cats...a leopard...and possibly a panther. Now take a look inside the old mansion of the late 'Cat Lady' of Saginaw before its restoration...
Then-and-Now Photos of Concord, Jackson County
In 2031, Concord will celebrate 200 years! Here are some vintage photos to peruse while you wait...
Then-and-Now Photos of Lyons, Michigan: Early 1900s-2000s
This little town was once boasted to become "one of Michigan's Most Important Towns"...did it succeed or not? Details are here...
Fort Wilkins, Keweenaw Peninsula: Then-and-Now Photos
Built in 1844, this fort was not for defense, but for preventing rowdy fortune hunters. Take a look!
Fort Holmes, Mackinac Island: 1814 – 2000s
Here are photos of Mackinac Island's Fort Holmes including vintage images of the original 1814 fort, the 1930s reconstruction, and the 2000s re-rebuilding!
Was the Michigan Town of Burt Named After a Bitter Old Man?
A vengeful millionaire prevented any heirs from his $100 million dollar fortune until 21 years after his last grandchild dies...and this town was named after him? Details are here...
A Mysterious Underground Room Discovered In Jackson, 2020
This old, hidden underground room still has 'experts' baffled as to what it was used for. Have a look down inside!
Ghost Town or Shadow Town? Long Rapids, Alpena County
Long Rapids sits along Thunder Bay River, with a few old buildings still remaining among the homes. Here are a few photos...