Journalism on the Frontier
Michigan’s first newspaper appeared two hundred years ago this week. The first – and possibly only – issue of the Michigan Essay; or, the Impartial Observer was printed on Aug. 31, 1809.
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Look
A leisurely Look at Michigan’s stories and traditions from yesterday to yesteryear.
About Look
"If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." The Michigan state motto served as the inspiration for this blog. If you look, you will find stories, photos and more to connect you to this great state and its wonderful history.
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Towering Achievments
Yamasaki remains an important part of our international architectural heritage. This is part one of a two part blog on Yamasaki and his life as written by guest blogger Dale Allen Gyure, Ph.D.
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- Main Street: Lake Linden — As a native of Lake Linden, now living in the Detroit area, your article and postcard collection bro
- Island Backdrop — Very interesting. A topic rarely if ever discussed.
- Michigan's "Birth Certificate" Comes Home — I was surprised to see that these historical documents were returned to Michigan. Thanks to then Sen
