Muskegon History And Beyond With The Lakeshore Museum Center

They swim, they crawl, they want your blood. Leeches may be one of the larger fears for all of us swimmers, but at many points in time a leech bite is just what the doctor ordered. On our episode today we trace the long, strange, and fascinating history of leeches and their connection with humans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

With a quick look around Muskegon you will come across the name Charles Hackley several times, and for good reason. The lumberbaron donated much of his wealth to Muskegon and he was a popular figure. However what you will not come across anymore is the steamer that bore the name Hackley. On our episode today we look back at history of the ship that would take Hackley's name and its fascinating past.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Nellie B. Chisholm holds the unique position as being the first female elected to any position in Muskegon County. She was elected as County School Board Superintendent in 1907 and stayed in this position for the next 28 years. She also in her life served as a teacher and principle and was involved in many organizations. She dedicated her life to education and the well being of children in Muskegon County. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

While the sawmills get all the industrial glory for early Muskegon, none of these mills would have been able to operate long without support business such as The Muskegon Boiler Works. The boiler works provided crucial repair service to keep these sawmills running and built new equipment for many of the businesses and homes that would come afterwards. The company would at its height be constructing massive boilers throughout the United States and stayed in business until the 1980s.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Hockey has a long history in Muskegon County, from backyard pond games to championship professional teams. On our episode today we look at the introduction of hockey to the area and follow its story up to Muskegon's present hockey teams.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Brunswick has long been synonymous with bowling and setting the standard in that sport, but over the companies history they have produced a variety of products. Many of these products were designed and created right here in Muskegon, which for a long time was its production hub. Today we get a strike looking into the history of this long lived company.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The West Michigan Dock and Market Corporation, known commonly as the Mart Dock had its start in the Great Depression. This project helped bring jobs to the area and would become a trading hub and entertainment center for Muskegon. Today the dock still functions in downtown Muskegon for shipping and trade but also hosts the LST 393 and Port City Princess.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Join us as we look back at the history of the Chase Hackley Piano Company and the role it played in Muskegon's past.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Our episode today takes a look at the two Shaw named companies located in Muskegon, Shaw-Walker and Shaw Electric Crane Company. We will also look into the backstory of their unrelated founders Arch Wilkinson Shaw and Alton Shaw.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

On the podcast today we look at the history of Muskegon's Opera House and its origins with the Temperance Movement.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Join us as we welcome Mallory Metzger and Joe Zappacosta from Hackley Public Library as we talk about the history of the Torrent House in Muskegon. Beginning with its construction by the local wealthy lumberbaron John Torrent, to its use a mortuary, hospital, and as part of the Red Cross, until its present ownership under the library. We will also discuss the upcoming project to remove the attached building from it, and the library's future plans for the house.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

On our podcast today we tell the story of the man who created the Strand, Reagent, and Michigan (now Frauenthal) theaters. His love of the theater lead to a local theater empire in Muskegon County and brought him much success. Today we tell the story of the man commonly called P.J.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Located on the channel from Mona Lake to Lake Michigan, the Lake Harbor Hotel was in a perfect spot to enjoy the cool summer breezes and a dip in the water. This large hotel would become the premier resort of West Michigan and would offer all the amenities of a top resort today. The hotel would be a beacon of tourism for Muskegon until it burned down in 1918.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Today we are joined by Dr. Janet Brashler former anthropology professor at GVSU, as she discusses the history and importance of the Spring Creek Site located in Muskegon County. This archaeological site is on the national register of historic places and dates to around 100 B.C. to 1100 AD. To see some of the sites collection at the University of Michigan see the link below.  https://lsa.umich.edu/ummaa/news-events/all-news/search-news/collection-news9.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

On our episode today we look at the interesting history of the United States involvement in Russia during World War I, and see what life was like for those Muskegon residents who found themselves in a strange new place. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Margaret Drake Elliot was a noted author, naturalist, and librarian among many other roles. Her deep knowledge of the natural world led her to become the leading expert in the field and earned her the nickname "bird lady" due to her particular knowledge of birds. Join us as we discuss the many contributions of Margaret Drake Elliot during her incredible lifetime.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Major General Philip Kearny most likely never visited Muskegon and probably had never even heard of it; however, his fame as a military leader would inspire those of Muskegon to honor him in several ways including creating a memorial park in his honor. On our episode today we go into the life of Philip Kearny and the how and why a statue and a park of him were created in Muskegon.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

On our podcast today we examine the history of the Arctic Grayling in Michigan. Once an important food source for Native American's and settlers alike, grayling were eliminated in Michigan due to over fishing and habitat destruction through practices such as lumbering. In recent years, huge efforts have been made to try and reintroduce these rainbow colored fish back to Michigan's lakes and rivers.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The Beyond the Swinging Door: Servant's Podcast takes a deep dive into the personal lives of some of the servants that were responsible for running the Hackely and Hume houses day to day operations. This episode is in conjunction with the Dressing the Abbey exhibit at the Museum Museum of Art which looks at the outfits of the resident of the fictional Downton Abbey at the turn of the 20th century.  The cover photo is of Taylor Bullis, the Hackley Family coachman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

With the entire west side of Muskegon County bordering Lake Michigan, ships have often played a vital role in the development of the area through commerce or recreation. To help guide these ships safely over the years lighthouse have been used to identify various ports of call. On our podcast today we look back at the history of these lighthouses. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support