Digital michigan newspaper portal central michigan. An alphabetical index by surname of property owners with township and section as listed on the 1876 plat map of st. Port huron and detroit railroad historical society. They were possibly caused or at least reinforced by the same winds that fanned the great chicago fire. Port huron upcoming events blue water convention center. Digital michigan newspaper portal central michigan university. Complete lodging listings for port huron, michigan with hotels, motels, condos, discounts. Special event, childrens event, storytime childrens saturday february 29, 2020 11. It was first explored by daniel greysolon deluth who established fort st.
Clair county family history group port huron, michigan, index to 1845 state census of st. Clair county on the mouth of the black river entering the st. James beard port huron, michigan, the black river which takes you out to lake huron. A centennial history of port crescent vanished lumbering village 1868. This collection, of particular interest to historians and genealogists, includes materials about st.
Built in the 1940s, by john makinen out of 60,000 bottles from the local bottling factory, today it houses the kaleva historical museum. Digital michigan newspaper portal the following links provide access to either digitized versions of newspapers or links to digitized newspapers made available from a variety of sources. Jan 09, 2020 while in wisconsin, a sudden fire mysteriously starts outside of peshtigo. The city is adjacent to port huron township but is administratively autonomous. The 10 best port huron hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. Grounds of county park open, tours closed for season.
Celebrating 150 years, huron county michigan, 18592009. Although port huron is now referred to as the maritime capital of the great lakes, its initial growth happened because it was a point where roads, rails, and water all met to create the center of commerce it became. Hotels and other lodging in and near port huron michigan. We provide visitors with information about the history and architecture of port huron and its surrounding communities. Clair county, michigan libraries, museums, societies. Is southeast michigan the freshwater capital of the world. Many historical player head shots courtesy of david davis.
Aug 25, 2016 when i visited port huron for a mittentrip this summer, it was clear that this is a place with a special relationship to its surrounding waterways. Experience a bed and breakfast instead of the cold hotels. There will be no home tour for 2008, please check back with us for the 2009 home tour. Clarke historical library central michigan university.
In this wonderful collection of images, discover port huron as it once was. Clair county, plus sarnia, on, michigan, street map title from panel. Home port huron history and local attractions library research. Port huron historic hotels put you near where all the momentous events in the area occurred, and where the old, vintage buildings stand. Historians and meteorologists point to a cyclone like a system of winds parked over the eastern plains in early october that fanned and fueled the fires. After checking venue availability and trying not to go up against conflicting shows, we have decided that the best date available for us to move our postponed show in port huron is november 2122. By later in the day the fire rips across michigan only to be stopped by the shores of lake huron north of port huron at the southern end of the lake. Stay informed with both port huron michigan news as well as. Souvenir history of port huron, michigan anonymous. Michigan historical maps and atlases historic map works. Note that the timeline is presented in two sections. Historical organizations that are hsm members are listed below with direct connections to their website or organizational information. While in wisconsin, a sudden fire mysteriously starts outside of peshtigo.
If you are interested in local history and would like to be a part of our museum committee, please let us know. Library of michigan michigan genealogy research network. As one of port huron s finest cultural attractions, the museum has been collecting, preserving and presenting the blue water areas art and history through exhibitions and special programs since 1968. It is my honor and privilege to extend the warmest of greetings to you as you explore the smalltown charm of the place we call home. Clair county family history group mi, c1990 fhl book. Take a look back in time when there wasnt any electricity. Imagine having to wait for the iceman so that you could keep your food cold. Port huron township grant township greenwood township harsens island, sans souci, grnde point, oak grove subdivision. The michigan room is a local history collection housed on the lower level of the library headquarters in port huron. It is located in port huron, michigan underneath the blue water bridge by the grand trunk railway. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Michigans first commercial petroleum production begins in port huron, but much higher yielding oil fields found elsewhere. Stop by the caseville mercantile or visit the old caseville high.
Visit all the famous landmarks nearby and snap a few pictures for the scrapbook. The great michigan fire was a series of simultaneous forest fires in the state of michigan in the united states in 1871. Clair county, michigan online historical directories. Huron county, michigan by huron county historical society. Books about port huron and michigan port huron history. Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive arrangement with the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Michigan historic hotels in port huron historic hotels in port huron. Port huron area historical tornado activity is below michigan state average. The hours to visit are saturdays and sundays, memorial day weekend through labor day weekend from 12. This library research guide provides an introduction to library resources related to port huron s history, notable places, local attractions, and more.
It happened here one spring, the centennial celebration of port crescent, michigan. Clair historical museum and travel back 250 years to the communitys beginning as a british fort, moving to its days as a michigan lumbering and brick manufacturing mecca, through its transition to salt purification, and shipbuilding. Welcome to the wonderful city of port huron, michigan. Select upper peninsula streams no longer have increased brook trout daily possession limit. Port huron saints, michiganontario league 1926 persons who were born here. An 1887 historical home in downtown port huron, here to accommodate your needs. A nonprofit organization dedicated to support the of port huron, michigan. In addition, the library of michigan assumes no responsibility whatsoever for accuracy, promptness or fees charged. Map, available online, plat book of huron county, michigan.
Posts about historic michigan homes written by vicki. In the winter, the men would have to go out and cut the ice from the ponds and lakes and then it would have to be stored in ice houses to be used during the hot summer months. This book is currently in print and available from the publisher. Bordered by the beautiful shores of lake huron and the st. Situated at the lower end of lake huron, it lies on the st. Clair historical museum to take a step back in time and experience our local history. Clair county library system includes fort gratiot, marine city, and st. The thomas edison depot museum was opened on february 11th, 2001. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Check any national, local, and health advisories for this destination before you book. Approximately 10,000 bc ad 1650 this precontact with europeans period is subdivided into more specific eras, the paleoindian 10,000 8,000 bc, the archaic 8,000 1,000 bc, and the woodland. Check it out questions regarding this website can be directed to gerry prich 2020 huron county historical society. The museum is located behind the port huron township office at 3800 lapeer rd. Donate nowsupport the port huron museums special event tickets get tickets for current and upcoming events fort gratiot lighthouse 2802 omar street port huron, mi 48060 winter hours.
In 1814 fort gratiot was built on the site of the earlier french fort st. Ottissippi the truth about great lakes indian history. Lexington michigan, port huron michigan, port austin, marine city, grass lake, harbor beach, historical architecture, pictures, photos the railroad ymca located at 32nd street in port huron township area of michigan, circa 1940. Clair river, and split down the middle by the black river, much of life in port huron involves being on or near water. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Always a warm smile and a hot breakfast in the morning. We invite you to enjoy a day at the port huron museum. Clair county and the thumb region such as plat atlases, outofprint texts on michigan history, directories, civil war records, and high school year books.
Port huron michigan news is the home page of port huron michigan with in depth and updated port huron local news. By later in the day the fire rips across michigan only to be stopped by the shores of lake huron north of. Port huron was created 1837 by the amalgamation of five villages. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Michigan and relevant national history preeuropean period. When you book a room at one of the historical hotels in port huron, youll experience the past come alive. With our international flavor, miles of waterfront, fourseason weather, growing economy, spacious green parks, idyllic downtown and charming neighborhoods. Port crescent a michigan vanishing village meandering. This library research guide provides an introduction to library resources related to port hurons history, notable places, local attractions, and more. Clair county family history group mi, c1990 fhl book 977. By 1870, port hurons population exceeded that of surrounding villages. It was the second satellite facility to open of the port huron museum.
Contact information on local societies that are not a member of hsm can. Map, saint clair county, michigan library of congress. See more ideas about port huron michigan, port huron and michigan. Among these links are papers held by the clarke historical library and also michigan newspapers found in chronicling america, a database maintained by the. Within the atlases are 73,952 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research.
In huron county, michigan the huron county historical society showcases the histories of the communities of bad axe, bay port and ora labora, caseville, elkton, harbor beach and port hope, pigeon, port austin, sebewaing, ubly, and white rock, using over 200 vintage photographs. Township of fort gratiot, township of port huron, and marysville. Port huron history and local attractions books about port huron and michigan search this guide search. Residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old. Welcome to the port huron township heritage museum page. A few hours later, across lake michigan, fires erupt in holland and manistee. Po box 611483 port huron, michigan 480611483 website.
Discover the most famous people from port huron, michigan including catelynn lowell, emily torres, drew jacobs, cassondra majestic, jason motte and many more. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. The state of michigan collection contains 1,389 atlases spanning 311 years of growth and development 1696 through 2007. This special reading and activity time is in partnership with read across america. Lakes is a new book positioning southeast michigan, with its historic. At its dedication, melvil dewey, creator of a widely used book. This home was located just north of chestnut street, on the east side of military street 26, and was apparently built by henry howard of the howard lumber company bob davis, personal communication march 10. Local historical organizations historical society of.
Clair county, michigan genealogy familysearch wiki. Vintage photographs available as fineart prints or digital stock images fell in the ice on black river c. The michigan room is a local history collection housed on the lower level of. Highresolution vintage photo archive with thousands of hd images. For information about nonmember organizations, please refer to the michigan history directory, which lists more than 750 local historical organizations both hsm members and nonmembers. Nonfiction the sweeping history of the great lakes indians, the northwest. Books about port huron and michigan port huron history and. Alcona and iosco counties huron shores genealogical society co elaine johnston 1909 bobwhite st.
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