Some interesting Michigan Historical information
Schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 found off Wisconsin cost
On July 16, 1857, the first telegraph cable was laid across the Detroit River. This 1877 telegraph, from J. W. Lord to Theodore H. Eaton, Jr., asks, “Can Margaret join…
Here is a collection of pictures showing downtown Flushing a few years back. Do you recognize any of the businesses?
Apollo 11 was launched by a Saturn V rocket from Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida, on this day in 1969. #Apollo50 There will be many activities available during…
On this day in 1962 Col. George Zamka (USAF, Ret.), raised in Rochester Hills, MI, was born. Colonel Zamka received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the United…
Raubinger Family history. Original house was on Hill Rd, just west of Elms. Farmhouse shown located on Raubinger Rd.
On this day in 1983 Col. Brewster Shaw, Jr. (USAF) began his first trip into space as pilot of STS-9 Columbia. Col. Shaw’s commander was John Young, one of 12…