Muskegon History And Beyond With The Lakeshore Museum Center

Today we examine the history of one of the most prominent milk delivery companies in the area as we look at the history of Sanitary Dairy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Lumbering was the cornerstone for many cities big and small in Michigan. Today's episode will cover how one of these cities was formed and how it adapted after lumbering ended. Join us as we examine the history of North Muskegon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

L.C. Walker alongside business partner Arch Wilkinson Shaw founded Shaw-Walker a furniture company which would become a nation leading brand. Walker and his family would also become great philanthropists in the area, a legacy which still helps provide for much in the area. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

By the early 1900s most sawmills on Muskegon Lake had closed down, however the sound of wood being cut could still be heard as a few sawmills remained in business. One of the last to operate was that run by James Gow. Today we look at his life and how he managed to become the last operating lumber baron in Muskegon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

As part of the Great Michigan Read, we have a spoiler free discussion of the book Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley, and many of the topics it brings up about Native Americans. Whether you have read the book or not this episode is still for you! Links for things mentioned in the episode: Great Michigan Read Page https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/ Braiding Sweet Grass https://www.amazon.com/Braiding-Sweetgrass-Indigenous-Scientific-Knowledge/dp/1571313567 Info on Boarding Schools https://boardingschoolhealing.org/education/us-indian-boarding-school-history/ American Indians in Children's Literature https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/ Book cover art by Moses Lunham --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Listen in as we cover the early years of the village of Ravenna. Learn about its strategic location and growth, and how several disasters nearly derailed the settlement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In the 1970's, Muskegon like many cities went through the process of urban renewal. In this process local and federal fund were used to redevelop downtown Muskegon, tear down older building and creating a downtown mall. In this episode we look into the urban renewal process and see where Muskegon ended up at the end of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Pascoe's Place long held the title of the best fried fish in the area, and attracted visitors from all over to this unassuming little bar in Bluffton. It also though served as the unofficial club for the Actor's Colony and served many famous patrons including Buster Keaton who was a frequent visitor. Listen in to learn about the history of this place and its owner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Robert Bunker was a long time Muskegon school board member, lawyer and law professor, and was close to Charles Hackley. He would eventually have a school named after him for his dedication and work in seeing Charles Hackley's gifts to the city be completed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

2023 marks the 125th anniversary of the Spanish-American War, a brief conflict that would put the United States of America on the path to a global power. Many Muskegon County residents would be a part of this war. Today we examine the history of this conflict and the role these residents played. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Today's episode takes newspaper stories from the 1880s , eye witness accounts, and testimony to piece together what happened to John Guild and how he ended up dead. This episode will put you in the role of detective to see what you think happened to Guild and who if anyone was responsible for his passing, in a story that made national headlines and local history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In the early 1900s Bluffton started to attract performers from all around the United States. These performers eventually formed an actors colony as a summer retreat along the shoreline. Two of those who made Muskegon their home were acrobatics/dancers/animal trainers Samaroff and Sonia who brought their 4 legged friends. Listen in the learn about this amazing duo. For a video of their act check out this clip on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zlz6hT3dzk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Our episode today takes us back to our very first episode on the Amazon building in downtown Muskegon, by examining a different aspect of that company. Listen in to learn how the building was constructed and what from, and learn about what they produced, how they made it, and just how much was created. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Early in the morning on March 17, 1930 an explosion rocks downtown Muskegon. It is discovered that a bomb has gone off at the Regent Theater, but why was the theater targeted, by whom, and did it have any connection to other bombings in the state. Join us today to learn the answers to these questions and uncover a tumultuous time in our past. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Today learn about the history of Kaydon. A specialty ball bearing production company that has its origins in war, but whose products today go far beyond Muskegon Counties borders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The Muskegon Motorcycle Club has been around for over 100 years. On our episode today learn about the history of the motorcycle, the clubs founders and members, and various activities of the club including the Mt. Garfield Hill Climb. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The Maring Wire Company, later known as Anaconda Wire was formed by Albert Maring. Maring began the company after he designed a new enameling machine to cover wires with insulation. This company would continue to produce insulated wires to be used in electronics and motors until the 1980s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

James Balbirnie long served as an undertaker in Muskegon, before turning his gaze to politics becoming Mayor of Muskegon. While in office Balbirnie would meet his end in a harrowing assassination right outside his home in broad daylight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Pinchtown received its name from being pinched between two towns, Muskegon and Lakeside. This small community long shared the border of Ruddiman Creek with Lakeside, but as the City of Muskegon expanded it was squeezed on the other side as well. It maintained its streak of independence though even when the City of Muskegon annex Lakeside in 1889, effectively surrounding it with the City of Muskegon. This proud community would eventually join the city in 1895 but always maintained a unique identify. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

2023 marks the 150th anniversary of the Muskegon Fire Department. In honor of that we are looking back into some of the history of the department and talking about our Fire Barn Museum which opens this year on May 1. To learn more about this topic visit the Fire Barn Museum and keep your eye out for some events this year celebrating this anniversary. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support