Chesaning in 1877, Part 1: East Village

Now that we have determined our starting point (or rather had one determined for us by the vagaries of historical preservation), the next step is to develop an understanding of the physical layout of the village. This will make it easier to track the development of Chesaning over time.

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Grain Mill and Dam

The Curious Case of Charles Bostwick

Today we look at the suspiciously brief Chesaning sojourn of barber Charles Bostwick, and what it reveals about an obscure but intriguing corner of Saginaw Valley history, the sensationalist journal known as the Bay City Growler.

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