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The Gasoline Motorcars of the Ann Arbor Railroad
In the early 1910s, the Ann Arbor Railroad looked for a new way to serve its small-town passengers without the expense of a full steam locomotive.
 • Paul Austin
6:16
How Interurban Service Shaped Early-1900s Life in Romeo, Michigan
When electric rail linked a farm town to Detroit’s jobs, shops, and weekend crowds
 • Paul Austin
Roscommon Michigan History - 10 Amazing Rare Photos from a Logging Town to Cottage Country
A journey through Roscommon’s past, from rail lines and logging camps to lakeside lodges. Discover surprising tales in this small Michigan town’s…
 • Paul Austin
2:45
Higgins Lake Postcards: When Summer Ran by the Dock Bell
A video essay on resorts, boat runs, and the quiet work behind a famous Michigan shoreline.
 • Paul Austin
4:44
They Came for the Fish and Stayed for the Town
How Hunting and Fishing Built Prudenville, Michigan
 • Paul Austin
4:05
History of Cadillac Michigan: Industry, Water, and a Growing Town
A look at the history of Cadillac Michigan, from factories and railroads to lake tourism and sports fame, told through early 1900s photographs.
 • Paul Austin
2:09
Knocking Through the Snow: Commerce on Runners
In early 1900s Michigan, commerce ran on runners. A Watkins salesman braved winter roads to bring remedies and extracts straight to farm families…
 • Paul Austin
0:43
Explore Michigan & The Upper Great Lakes
Explore Michigan & The Upper Great Lakes
Guides, tips and insight for exploring and traveling in Michigan and the Great Lakes region of the United States.
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