Waiting at the stop light on the corner of Genesee and Washington, I glanced over at the old Mason Building, and noticed the faded lettering of WSGW. I almost forgot they started in that building. WSGW’s first broadcast was August 11, 1950 from their studios at Genesee and Washington Avenues on the third floor of the Mason
Many years ago, when I first started working in Old Town, some co-workers got subs from Intermission Deli in the old Forndey Hotel (more about the Fordney HERE) and they have been my favorite place to go and get a sub since I at there so many years ago. Now they are on Bay Road between
The Fowler School is a one-room schoolhouse that was built in 1882 on the corner of Burt and Chapin Roads in Marion Township. A single teacher held classes for children from first grade through the eighth in this old school house. In 1943 Fowler School had closed for the last time and was no longer
a while ago I posted a photo of the old Arthur Hill High School on Court Street, and some of you told me there was a social hall next to it. I came across this photo that says it is the the Arthur Hill Social Hall. since I am not that old and I am
Looking at the 1916 plat maps for Saginaw County, I noticed this island in the Saginaw River in Zilwaukee called Kaw Kaw is Kaw Island Family Resort Association. I found it peculiar since there currently is no island there. Looking east from the boat ramps in Zilwaukee, you can see the asphalt company and stone docks
Carrollton was a great place to grow up in during the 70’s and 80’s, the school was small, but everyone knew everyone, and my friends and I would ride our bicycles all around the township, and hang out together long before there was social media. I spent a lot of time at 7-11 jamming quarters
Today was the annual Joana’smils 5K trail run at Imerman park. Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages turned out on a beautiful August morning to support the Joana D McKeoun scholarship fund. Here are the pics I took, feel free to download and share any pics. you can see the full results HERE
I found this old photo at the Saginaw Public library archives from 1860 of the plank road. It said this is Genesee Street. It looks more like a movie set from a Clint Eastwood western, than downtown Genesee Street. Norman Little (click Here to read about Him) built the first plank road that went from Saginaw
The historic Charles Lee house, also known as the ” Cat Lady’s House” , is back on the market. Here is your chance to own one of the most famous houses in Saginaw. Yeah I know it’s in bad shape and needs a lot of work but it’s not impossible, just look at what was
This is the old tractor at the Murphy Farm, in St Charles, that’s part of the Hartley Nature Center. I thought I would post a pic of it just because I like it. I don’t have a story or anything to go with it, so I want to take this moment just to say THANK
