historic michigan

All of this, because he lost an election.

You don't have to be a history enthusiast to enjoy a journey through Michigan's past. Just visit one of these small towns recently voted as having the best historic districts in the Great Lakes state.

Built in 1925, closed in the 1980s, abandoned since 2018. Here's a look inside the old Fisher YMCA, down a Detroit neighborhood street.

This kiln was built in 1880 and is preserved so you can check it out! Here's the location...

It's rumored that the body of one of the original Mackinac Bridge builders is encased in the bridge concrete. True or legend? Take a look at info...

Two Michigan towns named 'Fulton'.....one is an old mining town, the other is headquarters for a Native American tribe. Check 'em out!

Junet is another Michigan community that never had a chance to grow. There's nothing left but the railroad, a few shacks, and a few homes. Take a look at the location!

The community of Doyle didn't get much of a chance to grow back in the late 1800's. See info, photos and location!

In the mid-1800's this little hamlet showed business growth; now all that remains is a country store. Here's the location and info!

Pirates sailed the Great Lakes for a few hundred years, smuggling and bootlegging, possibly leaving treasures at the bottom of one of our Great Lakes? Here's some info on Michigan pirates!