Thomas Edison Was Thrown off a Train in This Small Michigan TownThomas Edison Was Thrown off a Train in This Small Michigan TownThe 1940 movie, “Young Tom Edison”, which starred Mickey Rooney, depicts this incident.....John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The 1890 Michigan Railroad That Was Abandoned and Never UsedThe 1890 Michigan Railroad That Was Abandoned and Never Used"It was cut though a solid rock mountain in order to transport ore....."John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Michigan's No-Smoking Policy (and 70 Old & Rare Cigarette Brands)Michigan's No-Smoking Policy (and 70 Old & Rare Cigarette Brands)In the 1960s, you could buy a whole carton of cigarettes (ten packs) for three bucks...those days have been LONG gone...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Dateline NBC Highlights Michigan's Oldest Cigar ShopDateline NBC Highlights Michigan's Oldest Cigar ShopMichigan's oldest cigar shop, founded in 1874, shares its remarkable history after Dateline NBC filmed interviews inside.Lauren GordonLauren Gordon
Four Michigan Counties Are Still In The Central Time ZoneFour Michigan Counties Are Still In The Central Time ZoneMichigan’s Daylight Saving Time debate brings attention to the state’s surprising history with Central and Eastern Time zones.Lauren GordonLauren Gordon
This is the Largest State Park in Michigan's Lower PeninsulaThis is the Largest State Park in Michigan's Lower PeninsulaWith eleven lakes and countless trails, the area has entertained generation after generation.....John RobinsonJohn Robinson
A Nostalgic Look at Michigan Cities Through Vintage PostcardsA Nostalgic Look at Michigan Cities Through Vintage PostcardsTake a trip back to the 1940s and 50s with these iconic “Greetings From” postcards featuring cities all across Michigan.Tommy McNeillTommy McNeill
Michigan Ford Plant Was Site Of First Robot Death Michigan Ford Plant Was Site Of First Robot Death Robert Williams was only 25 years old when a one ton robotic arm struck and killed him instantly. His family later won a ten million dollar lawsuit. Tommy McNeillTommy McNeill
The Village in the Knuckle of the Michigan ThumbThe Village in the Knuckle of the Michigan ThumbOriginally Native American hunting grounds, this village has held on - and still does - with grim determination since the 1880s...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Vintage Lansing School Photos, 1890s-1940sVintage Lansing School Photos, 1890s-1940sHere are 40 old Lansing-area school photos, some taken from old yearbooks, others...who knows? John RobinsonJohn Robinson