Pure Saginaw’s Green Glass Giveaway with St Patrick’s day coming up I thought I would give away something green. I got this National Beverage Bottle from my friend Howie at Americana Antique Mall and it could be yours if you win it. I remember getting pop from the Pop Shop as a kid and I think
Over the weekend I visited the Castle Museum and they currently have an exhibit on the homes of Saginaw, and showcase homes from 1850 – 1963. In the exhibit you can read the story and see photos of the Webber Mansion, or learn about the houseboats on the Saginaw River, and view a display
I was able to take some photo at Hartley Outdoor Education Center near St Charles this winter. I went there when I was in fourth grade along with my class and have so many good memories of our time there. I remember my mom gave me a little camera to take pictures with and maybe
I like to take photos of old houses and places that look forgotten, if you have followed my work for a while you know what I mean. I took a pic of this little old house near Hemlock last spring. After I posted the pic on facebook I got a few comments then someone messaged
For someone like me who is a descendant of Polish immigrants it’s Paczki Day. A single one is paczek pronounced “pohn-check” and more than one paczek is paczki, pronounced “poonch-key”. There always seems to be a lot of confusion about paczki, I think because the big box stores started selling them, and they just make
Fences are going up around North Middle school at 1101 N. Bond and it won’t be long until the equipment comes in and starts chipping away at it. I stopped and got a few last photos of it on this cold but sunny day. I can only imagine how many kids from Saginaw went to
March 15th will be the 20 year anniversary since Proposal A was adopted in Michigan. We adjusted the property tax and went from 4% to 6% sales tax, and allowed the state to take control of school funding. Instead of schools being funded primarily by local property tax, it is funded by the state and
The train bridge over the Saginaw River with a fresh blanket of snow, I took this pic from Niagra Street, that is St Mary’s in the Background.
Ayres Gasoline Engine and Automobile Works 1900-1902 the first attempt at starting an automobile company in Saginaw was the Ayres Gasoline and Engine works founded by William F. Ayres. It was located on the corner of Bristol and North Hamilton. There are no known photos or advertisements of the car. Rainer Motor Car Co.
Since 2006, Paul Chaffee and his friend, the late Bob Maul have provided funds for the illumination of 13 architecturally prominent Saginaw buildings to call attention to what they believed were neglected artifacts of Saginaw’s lush architectural legacy. The latest building to be illuminated is the Hoyt Library in downtown Saginaw during a lighting ceremony on
