Split Rock Lighthouse Historically called the Split Rock Light Station, the Split Rock Lighthouse sits upon a huge rock overlooking part of the Great Lakes Harbor water transit system. Located along the Minnesota North shore and constructed between 1909 and 1910, this lighthouse’s sole purpose was to guard and protect steel frigates navigating through the…
The creation and production of the Model T Ford perhaps is the most important invention of its time. During a time of invention and industrialism, America experienced a new era of convenience and consumption. They were going from talented goods made by homemade hands to items produced by machines and factories that could make them … More Machines, Man, and Creative Ideas
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry is also called “The Grange.” This organization encourages families to join in support of local communities and agriculture. Founded in 1867, after the US Civil War, this is the oldest advocacy group in agriculture. Some of the issues advocated for were “Grange Laws.” These laws were … More National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry
Arizona Territory 1879 The Nugget The Tombstone Epitaph, Editor John P. Clum The Epitaph became a household name after a curious passerby asked John how he came up with the name. John replied, “every tombstone needs an epitaph.” California Territory 1860s The Democratic Chronicle 1880 The Democratic Press The Daily Examiner Editors initially published The … More Old West Newspapers
September 1905, tragedy struck when Balloonist, V.J. Car, lost his life in a parachuting accident. Read about it below: Link to article here: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn96076641/1905-09-07/ed-1/seq-1/
In 1837, along with his father Charles, Levi Broas arrived to settle the area known as the city of Belding at age 17. In 1840 he married Ruth Ann Just. She was a supportive wife and helpful to her husband in everything he did. She was not afraid of getting her hands dirty or of … More Belding Pioneer: Levi Broas (1821-1903)
From the LUEDDERS’ & JOHNSON’S CITY DIRECTORY 15: “…the name Belding already appearing on spools the world over, would at once bring the place into special notice.” In 1871, residents of the present city of Belding came together to discuss formally naming the village. Until this time, folks living in the area commonly knew the … More How Belding Was Named
Here is the annual blog stats for Tammy’s All Things History. Top Blog posts of 2020 History on Saturday: James C. Craig, Barber from Grand Rapids https://tammysallthingshistory.wordpress.com/2015/06/27/history-on-saturday-james-c-craig-barber-from-grand-rapids/ Belding History in Timeline https://tammysallthingshistory.wordpress.com/2020/08/25/belding-michigan-history-in-timeline/ California Gold Rush and Chinese Immigration https://tammysallthingshistory.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/californiagoldrushchinesehistory/ Total Page Views 459 Other Stats 15 posts (started back up in August) 20 likes
W.R. Olds January 1, 1844 – August 31, 1937 (92 years old) At age 17 he enlisted in the Civil War in Saranac, Michigan. He served as Private Willard R. Olds, C company, 3rd Michigan Infantry. He served 17 months. He served under General George B. McClellan and participated in many battles to include the Battle of Gettysburg. … More US Civil War: Andersonville Prisoners of War From Belding (W.R. Olds)
