Published March 20, 2024
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Police Department Crossing Guard Support Unit was formed in 1952. Initially composed of six women who were hired to assist schoolchildren in street crossing, the unit freed police officers from crossing guard duties.
Read MorePublished March 20, 2024
ROYAL OAK — Vinsetta Boulevard, a street with a dense history, is lined with historic homes and a few significant bridges.
Read MorePublished March 5, 2024
CLAWSON — Two Clawson Middle School students helped to digitize old newspaper clippings Feb. 24 at the Clawson Historical Museum.
Read MorePublished November 22, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — In this photo from 1948, Florence Holmes is seen on horse, Elsie, in front of one of the homes on the property at 20215 10 Mile Road.
Read MorePublished November 10, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Memorial Park at 32400 Jefferson Avenue opened to the public on Aug. 24, 1945.
Read MorePublished October 25, 2023
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The 104-year-old township hall will soon be electrified, as the Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved an underground easement for DTE at its Oct. 11 meeting.
Read MorePublished September 18, 2023
EASTPOINTE — For the past several years, members of the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society have leased an 11,000-square-foot building at 16600 Stephens Road.
Read MorePublished September 10, 2023
ROSEVILLE — When the congregation of Roseville Trinity United Methodist Church gathers Sept. 17 for service, it will also recognize the church’s 100-year anniversary.
Read MorePublished August 23, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Records from the city of St. Clair Shores list the Blue Goose Inn building as having been built in 1925.
Read MorePublished July 26, 2023
SOUTHFIELD — After 46 years working in Lawrence Technological University’s communications and marketing department, Bruce Annett just can’t stay away from LTU.
Read MorePublished July 26, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — In 1926, an 18-hole golf course for the Detroit Masonic Country Club was started on the north side of Masonic Boulevard. It would be the club’s second course and would open in August 1929.
Read MorePublished July 25, 2023
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Museum has dedicated much time and effort toward honoring Birmingham’s ties to the Underground Railroad.
Read MorePublished May 25, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Lake Shore High School is celebrating its 100th graduating class, starting with their graduation on June 3, along with festivities and special guests.
Read MorePublished May 23, 2023
SOUTHFIELD — It’s hard to imagine Southfield without its iconic cityscape adorned with skyscrapers that draw thousands in and out of the city daily.
Read MorePublished May 13, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — This train station was located at 25814 Jefferson Avenue (between Statler and Madison streets, north of 10 Mile Road) on the Shore Line Interurban Railway.
Read MorePublished May 13, 2023
EAST DETROIT (EASTPOINTE) — On April 22, 1944, Diane Koelzer, seated second from left, was named Queen of Spring, and Harold Moldenhauer, seated second from right, received the title of King of Spring, during a gala occasion held at East Detroit High School.
Read MorePublished April 6, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — During the Feb. 21 St. Clair Shores City Council meeting, Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Vitale spoke about David Deacon during his comments.
Read MorePublished February 23, 2023
SOUTHFIELD — The late Frank B. Sewell, 1916-2006, or as some called him, “The Ringmaster,” marched to the beat of his own drum.
Read MorePublished February 19, 2023
GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society is scheduled to offer a variety of programming options for residents in upcoming months.
Read MorePublished February 8, 2023
SOUTHFIELD — For as long as she can remember, Gwendolyn Hubbard has always been “The Family Historian.”
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