All posts tagged "history"
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Community
/ 3 months agoDuck Lake Fur Trading Post – 1790
Established in 1790 by Joseph LaFramboisse under John Jacob Astor's Fur Company, Duck Lake Fur Trading Post began as a strategic...
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Business
/ 3 months agoIceBox Brand Series – Duck Creek RV Resort
Duck Creek RV Resort in Muskegon, Michigan, offers a range of amenities and activities for campers. The resort features large RV...
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Community
/ 3 months agoWhite River School District Six – 1870
Founded in 1870, White River School District Six began as District Number 4, with its first schoolhouse on Scenic Drive near...
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Community
/ 3 months agoMears Water Powered Mill – First on White Lake 1837
Established in 1837 by Charles Mears, the Mears Water Powered Mill catalyzed White Lake's industrial growth by utilizing local pine forests...
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Community
/ 4 months agoEagle Tanning Works – Area’s Oldest Business 1866
Founded in 1866 by Sam McConnell, Eagle Tanning Works is Muskegon County's oldest continuous business, playing a crucial role in the...
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Community
/ 4 months agoOwasippe’s Village, Dalton’s Mill 1844
In the mid-19th century, Chief Owasippe led the Potawatomi people in what is now known as Michigan. His village, was located...
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Community
/ 4 months agoCelebrating a Century: The Caboose at White Lake Chamber of Commerce
Built in 1924 by the Standard Steel Car Company, the caboose is unique for its wooden construction. Initially part of the...
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Community
/ 4 months agoThe Historic Trading Post and Carleton Mill: A Glimpse into Oceana Township’s Early Days
Nestled in the rich historical tapestry of Oceana Township, the Trading Post and Carleton Mill stand as vivid reminders of the...
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Business
/ 4 months agoThe Sweet Journey of Ice Box Brand: From Craigslist Find to Local Favorite
In the summer of 2012, a seemingly ordinary day of browsing Craigslist turned into the beginning of a delightful adventure for...
