Michigan Hidden History: Recent Episodes
Tharan Komarraju Suvarna
We all see the historical markers in the great state of Michigan so what do they mean and what significance did Michigan play in US history.
This is the website: https://michiganhiddenhistory.wordpress.com/
Dive into the story of Ella Sharp, a remarkable woman who turned a family farm into a cherished museum and park, leaving a lasting impact on her community. This episode explores her passion for conservation, community building, and the incredible legacy she leaves behind.
This one-room schoolhouse served the community for a long time. The McCain family has been in the United States since 1770, and there are how many one-room schoolhouses still in Michigan.
Hold onto your kepis, history lovers! We're drilling into the heart of the Civil War to uncover Camp Blair, Michigan's secret weapon. This wasn't just a military outpost; it was a crucible that forged raw recruits into battlefield heroes and a sanctuary that soothed the wounds of returning soldiers. Imagine the stories whispered by these very grounds – tales of bravery, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of a nation divided.
The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. It was founded in 1828 and has a long and complex history, including periods of dominance and decline. This podcast explores the party's history from its origins to the present day.
Come find out about one of two major political parties in the United States and how it was founded in Jackson Michigan and not Ripon Wisconsin.
Austin Blair was a controversial figure during his lifetime, but he is now remembered as one of the most important figures in Michigan history. He was a strong advocate for civil rights and equality, and he played a key role in the Union victory in the Civil War.
What happens when your villiage maybe choosen for the new capital of Michigan and learn about how consumers energy is involved in a church's activities.
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Learn about the different abolitionist movements in Jackson and about the history behind the Kansas- Nebraska act.
Learn how the First congregational church supported the social causes of the 1800s and 1900s. Learn about the St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church
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I explore the first prison gang in Michigan History and the history of Michigan's first Prison in 1838.
Sources
Gang Violence and Crime · Daily Life · States of Incarceration: Michigan (msu.edu)
The Old State Prison in Jackson - Lost In Michigan
I went to Jackson, Michigan, for a job interview at JPS after going on a historical marker tour and found a lot of markers to share with you all. The first of these are three churches. St. Johns, St Pauls, and the first baptist. Learn about their incredible histories.
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Learn in this short episode how the City of Birmingham became a city.
Source:
Birmingham, MI (bhamgov.org)
Find out how Pontiac's War is related to the Academy of Scared Heart and changed the course in American History
Learn about how Kmart boomed and busted. We talk about our memories in Kmart. Also, learn the future of shopping. I go on another teaching rant about what should be taught in schools. Sorry, not Sorry. The teacher got to do what the teacher got to do. Answer the question below, and in a few weeks, when I think there are enough responses, I will read them on the podcast.
Sources
Kresge, Sebastian S. | Detroit Historical Society
city village 2020.xlsx (michigan.gov)
Learn about a double homicide and how it formed the Greenwood cemetery. My guest Mario and I went off topic but kind of relate back to the podcast topic.
Sorry, I go on a teaching rant.
Sources
Looking Back: Birmingham’s first murders in 1825 (candgnews.com)
Who saved the Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington from the White House before it was burned in 1814? - White House Historical Association (whitehousehistory.org)
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Learn about Fred Bakers' house, John Almon Starr and where his descendants live, and about the Saginaw Trail.
I tell a story about Fred Baker's house marker.
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I go off on a tangent and connect the era that Louis Kamper is living to what is going on now in today's world with covid. I think the connection is cool. Also learn about Louis Kamper and how he affected the hotel business with his out of the world ideas for the time.
This is my source:
Historic Detroit
Who is Orson Starr and is it true that his cowbells are prized collector's items also. Which cemetery had the largest mausoleum in 1914? Find all that and more in this episode.
Sources:
Our History | Roseland Park Cemetery | Berkley MI funeral home and cremation
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Learn who built the Royal Oak Methodist Church and also about the church itself.
Ridge Road was a Native American Footpath so learn more about it here.
I give you a life update.
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Know about the fabulous Royal Oak Women's Club.
Here are my sources:
History — Royal Oak Woman's Club (rowc.org)
Royal Oak Woman’s Club launches fundraiser to save historic clubhouse (candgnews.com)
Here is the link for their Facebook page:
Royal Oak Woman's Club | Facebook
Learn about a lighthouse on St. Helana Island and about who "discovered" Lake Michigan and how he died.
Learn about the former site of the US Army Arsenal in Dearborn, Michigan, and about the first commandment officer there.
Learn about the place I want to teach and live in because it is the perfect place. This is the history of the village of Romeo.
Learn about a railroad that had over 70 million dollars in profit selling land and goes files for modern-day chapter 11 a few years later.
Who is the park named after and learn how he helped President Lincoln with the third most important document in American history behind the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
Learn which settlements are German and of the two reverends that helped each other.
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Learn about the oldest continuous wool mill here in Michigan. Also, you can learn how wool turns into a quilt or bedding and what is wool batting?
Phone number: 989-652-6555
Sources:
Our Story | American Wool | Frankenmuth Woolen Mill (wool-bedding.com)
‘Healthy bedding’ demand fuels growth of 127-year-old Frankenmuth Woolen Mill – tuscolatoday.com
Learn about how Warren went from a small corner in the 1800's to the third largest city in population in Michigan in the 2000's.
Learn about a house that is next to the Warren Community Center and a person named George Eckstein.
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Learn about two homes and how a Creek was used to dry out the land.
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Learn about the history behind the address 5520 Chicago Rd and about an original building from the 1850s in Warren Michigan.
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Learn about a german church and a hoarder that lives in a house. Know you are probably thinking about whether they would make a marker on that. If you said no you are correct. If you said yes that is also correct because it is on a person with the last name Hoard. Learn about his house.
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I talk about the village hall of Warren and the Flynn House and who Flynn Family is and what they did.
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In this episode, I talk about the Claeys house and HL Clayes, A old grist mill, and the 102-year history of the Farm Bureau.
Source
Celebrating 100 Years of History - American Farm Bureau Federation (fb.org)
Learn about the amazing Car Campany that survived 113 years and a bankruptcy. Also, learn about the famed GM Tech center.
Sources:
General Motors | History, Deals, & Facts | Britannica
A Brief History Of General Motors Corp. | Manufacturing.net
Learn about the 30th governor of Michigan and listen to a 2-star review at the end of the podcast episode.
Sources:
https://www.nga.org/governor/alexander-joseph-groesbeck/
Learn about Ghost town #2 this time on the east side of the state of Michigan, and learn about the Detroit Edison Energy Company, or we call it DTE, in this episode.
Sources
Jeremy J. Siegel, Stocks for the Long Run, McGraw-Hill, Second Edition, 1998, ISBN 0-07-058043-X
North American Co. v. Securities and Exchange Commission, 327 U.S. 686 (1946). FindLaw.com
Standard & Poor's Stock Guide, April 1996
The first black women to own property in the United States. Learn Who she bought the land from and how he is connected to the Paint Creek Trilogy.
We finished the Great Paint Creek Trilogy. Somehow it is all connected. We end the podcast talking about our lives and giving updates.
Here is the link to Rossetti's work: Architecture Case Studies + Work Samples | ROSSETTI
What is a millrace find out in this episode? I will give you a hint at it is not people racing in boats from mill to mill. How are Google and Fitbit stocks related to mill race find out on this podcast.
There is a surprise at the end of the podcast. We talk about the people who owned the land Almon and Elvira Mack. Learn what is the Daughters of the American Revolution and about Lydia Barnes Potter.
Sources:
MACK Hon Almon.doc (rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org)
Meet Lydia – Lydia Barnes Potter Chapter NSDAR (michdar.net)
Learn about one of the first Methodist church's in South eastern Michigan. Listen to our elevator button stories.
Sources:
What is the definition of fellowship? (biblestudy.org)
LOUMC History - United Methodist Church of Lake Orion (lakeorionumc.org)
Learn about the coolest guy in Michigan History and what is his connection to President Lincoln assassination
Join Steve and I as we talk about one of the first mills in the village Lake Orion. What happened to it.
Join me Steven as we explore and tell you about the wonderful place of Meadowbrook hall how it became part of Oakland University
Learn about the Michigan Mason's society. And you see me rollin.
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Learn about the first women in genatics and about the creater of scopolamine-morphine anesthesia I am not telling you which one did what you need to listen to the pod.
Here are my sources:
Changing the Face of Medicine | BerthaVan Hoosen (nih.gov)
Animal husbandry | agriculture | Britannica
Sarah Van Hoosen Jones Papers UA.1.1.3 (msu.edu)
Join my new cohost Mario and I as we do a deep dive and take a detour from the topic of Stoney creek village and school.
Here is my brother's newsletter: https://thejas.substack.com/p/rickety-rackety-bridge?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy
The link is if you want to do the #childhood challenge
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I brought on my friend Mario and we discuss the history of Michigan politics. From the different regions to the state-to-state house and senate and everything in between.
Here are my sources:
https://www.270towin.com/news/2020/08/31/the-road-270-michigan_1091.html
https://www.270towin.com/states/Michigan
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1130582/michigan-electoral-votes-since-1836/
I talk about the nation's first welcome center in Michigan and the Eisenhower Interstate System.
Sources:
https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/interstate-highway-system
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dwight-D-Eisenhower
https://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-facts/michigan.html
The last one has a bunch of Michigan's first that I did not include in my podcast.
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Sounds just like the Addams family because in my head the Addams family theme song is going on throughout this episode. That is beside the point learn about why they are important along with Cows, how the Irish were treated and about Herman Keifer Hospital.
Learn about the History of Troy and how it became a city through a shady business dealing
My source:
https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/THESIS-FINAL4-4-04.pdf
Learn about the buildings and how people lived in Troy Township when it was first built. The source was the 365 stories on the Troy Historical Village site.
Learn about a barn church in Michigan the only one in southeastern Michigan I think. The information on the barn church comes from the Troy Historical Society. I like to refer it as the Society.
Learn about Holland City Hall/fire station and the devesting events that made a whole town disappear.
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Mario and I discuss the history of public education in Michigan and the US in this special one hour episode.
Is this mansion haunted? How does it tie into calculators? Why is it called Felt Mansion? Find out in this episode as we explore this mansion and who lived here.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/michigan/spooky-mansion-mi/
Learn about a pump house that was built in the 1900s. What is a pump house find out in this episode
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How does a beach have a historical marker and what is the significance and can we see it all of these questions are answered and a deep dive of the Paleo Indians.
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Learn about the history of the famous Yates Cider Mill and the not so famous and failed project of the Clinton Kalamazoo Canal.
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Not as exciting as part 1 but what do you expect from a squeal learn about the rest of History of Rochester from 1890- present.
Learn about the history of Rochester from its founding to the formation of a formal fire department.
Find out the cool History of the state of Michigan during the American Revolutionary war in this special Fourth of July Episode.
Resources: https://www.mlive.com/news/g66l-2019/07/e98dfcceb54452/we-all-know-about-1776-but-whats-the-story-of-michigans-birth.html https://www.census.gov/history/pdf/c2010br-10.pdf https://detroithistorical.org/learn/timeline-detroit/british-detroit-1760-1787 https://www.cmich.edu/library/clarke/ResearchResources/Michigan_Material_Local/Detroit_Pre_statehood_Descriptions/A_Brief_History_of_Detroit/Pages/The-American-Revolution.aspx
What there are another car company and one that I did not hear of. Find out the fate of the Packard Car Company
My surprise is that my friend Steve and I have a nice conversation about the history of William Upton and the Upton House and how it falls into the hands of the City of Sterling Heights.
Learn About the Utica Cemetery and the first person buried in the cemetery
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Find out about the St. Lawrence Parish and the history.
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Utica defense for Detroit during the cold war. Who owned the land that River bend park in Shelby Township is now on?
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