Chesaning in 1877 Part 7: …and the Rest
We conclude our tour of Chesaning in the year 1877 with a few last points of interest that are scattered throughout the village.
December 13, 2022
No Comments
Chesaning in 1877, Part 6: Railroad
The first railroad ever built in Michigan started service all the way back in 1830, but rail service did not reach Chesaning until decades later, with the first train arriving amidst an elaborate opening ceremony in September of 1867.
November 30, 2022
No Comments
Chesaning in 1877, Part 5: The Cantwell Block
If we continue moving further west along Broad Street, and cross over Saginaw Street, we will arrive a group of storefronts that are collectively known as The Cantwell Block…
November 22, 2022
No Comments
Chesaning in 1877, Part 4: Hotel Block
If we continue west along Broad Street, we leave the riverside behind and come to the second of downtown Chesaning’s original commercial blocks.
November 16, 2022
No Comments
Chesaning in 1877, Part 3: Riverside
Our exploration of the 1877 layout of Chesaning continues as we leave the East Village behind and head west toward the modern downtown, crossing the bridge over the Shiawassee River to tour the 100 block of Broad Street.
November 3, 2022
2 Comments
Recent Comments