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Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past

By: Michael Delaware
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  • Southwest Michigan is rich in history, as the region contains the second wave of twelve counties organized in the State in 1829. The stories encapsulate pioneer triumphs and tragedy, amazing events and resilient, enterprising and passionate people. The region developed along the Territorial Roads, connecting the first land routes between Detroit and Chicago, which later brought with it the railroads and modern highways. Starting from the Battle Creek regional area, and branching out from there, join me as I explore forgotten tales of Southwest Michigan’s past.
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Episodes
  • S3 E68 - Pioneer Stories from Ingham County Michigan

    S3 E68 - Pioneer Stories from Ingham County Michigan
    Jul 24 2024

    In this episode I explore pioneer recollections recorded in a book published in 1923 entitled "Pioneer History of Ingham County" by Mrs. Franc L. Adams. It covers stories written in 1873 by some of the pioneers who settled in Lansing and Mason.

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    35 mins
  • S3 E67 - Stories of Pastimes and Entertainment in Benton Harbor 1870 - 1914

    S3 E67 - Stories of Pastimes and Entertainment in Benton Harbor 1870 - 1914
    Jul 21 2024

    In this episode I revisit stories from Benton Harbor as written by James Pender in his 1915 publication "History of Benton Harbor: Tales of Village Days" and cover the chapters on pastimes and entertainment. We explore ice skating, roller skating, the circus, baseball, skeet shooting and more!

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    32 mins
  • S3 E66 - The History of the Kalamazoo House and the Tornado of 1834

    S3 E66 - The History of the Kalamazoo House and the Tornado of 1834
    Jul 18 2024

    In this episode I explore the history of the first hotel built in Kalamazoo in 1832, and also a letter a woman wrote about the story of a tornado that hit in 1834 when she was just six years old.

    For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:

    ⁠https://michaeldelaware.com
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    23 mins
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