The Home at 544 Millard was originally started in 1880 by Chester B. (Posey) Jones who wanted replicate the stately homes in England which he loved so much. After starting the project he soon ran out of money to finish it and it became known as Jones’ Folly. Local attorney William L Webber purchased
Saginaw Unlimited has posted on their Facebook page an update on whats been happening with the court street theater. While they were pursuing purchasing the theater the owner filed bankruptcy and the credit union became the new owner and had sold the theater to a new owner ( but not Saginaw Unlimited) who intends on
Yesterday after we picked up my son from track practice he wanted something light to eat and wanted subs. Since we were on State Street we went to Spucky’s in the Admiral gas station between Brockway and Center. I know it seems strange to go to a gas station to eat, but I have learned from watching
This weekend is the annual Saginaw County Art Show, with works exhibited by students of all grades and schools in Saginaw County. There are fantastic works of art in several different media, including pencil sketches, paintings, pottery, and my favorite, photography. The atwork will be on dislplay thru this weekend, I hope you will head
Yeah, I know technically the calendar says it’s spring, but to me it’s not spring until the flowers bloom and the trees have leaves. It was such a nice day and I seen some flowers and trees with leaves that I decided to get off the computer and go to Imerman park and try that
In last night’s meeting the City Council has voted to demolish the historic Charles Lee house that Rosemary DeGesero lived in. I guess the city got what they wanted, they purchased the property without any intention of maintaining it. Now they can say it’s to far gone to be restored, and can feel good about themselves to
I wonder what’s been going on at the ” Cat Lady’s” House lately. I saw some photos posted on Facebook that showed some workers and city officials looking at the house. I have also heard from some people that moving the house was being looked at too. I am also wondering what is happening with
In the 1850s, lumbering outposts developed in the area, one of which was called “Loretta”, which was given a post office named “Jay” in April 1856. The office was named for the first postmaster, Jefferson Jaqruth. This outpost was very nearly at the geographical center of Tittawabasse Township. Another settlement was placed just a little
Since it’s Thursday I was going thru some of my old photos and I saw this one of the plaza hotel from a few years ago and since it is Prom season I thought I would post it. I have never been in this hotel and I don’t even remember when it was built across
I think my favorite restaurant in Saginaw has to be the Savoy Bar & Grill on Franklin Street in Downtown, not only because they have delicious food but the people as well. I think going the the Savoy is as close as I can get to eating at grandmas kitchen, they have a full menu of
