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I remember 2 songs they played during intermission. Does anyone else???
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The small by modern standards grain elevator closed because of the railroad line serving it was basically abondoned and the scale was too small for modern trucks. When it was sold by the last owners to operate it they made it a condition of the sale that it never be used as an elevator again.
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Ran from 2012-2015 (?) under promotor Jeff Parrish. Sat vacant for a few short years, then was bought and promoted by John Ainsworth and Donnie Ritter. Currently known as Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway.
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After the few short years in the early Y2K era (2006-2008 I think, but don't quote me) under promotor Ralph Warning (Galesburg speedway), Bob Garret took over the roll as promotor, still under ownership of Denny Donaldson, and ran it through 2021. Tim Wilber (and family) took over as the new owner / promotor in 2022.
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There was an old farmhouse on the left of the diner (auto parts bldg.). It was tore down in the 80's. The bathroom was upstairs.
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i believe berg's superette was a few miles south of here on 23, renamed to lakeside superette.here is the google street view of the lakeside.https://www.google.com/maps/@44.5120304,-83.3204579,3a,75y,288.92h,84.02t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sFLYWEzm9slb9S6Ua25Z3nA!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu
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This motel looks like it has been converted to apartments as of June 2023. It is no longer listed in any local directories and the listed phone number no longer works.
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Just South of that location at the corner of Sumpter and Oakville-Waltz Road is the remnants of a Shell gas station. It makes me wonder how busy that area was in the past to warrant this type of businesses as well as other former business dotting Sumpter Road. I realize that they were likely built pre-I-275 but they appear out of place today, for me anyway.
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I think your primary location is correct.I have a family photo taken summer of '68 or 69.There is a row of trees in the background that outlines the river.That would not be present in your alternate location.I believe the river was used to fill the pond.You fished for the trout with a cane pole that had a leather bead for bait.They would throw food in and the trout would swarm around snagging your bait. Was like "fish in a barrel,: but those trout were awesome when my mom cooked them at our campsite! I grew up in the Detroit suburbs (Mount Clemens) and the two tent camping trips we took to the UP are the reason I live in the UP today. I have some additional photos if you are interested.
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photo 1 and 6 are of merrill mi. nnot hemlock.
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I think your primary location is correct. I have a family photo taken summer of '68 or 69. There is a row of trees in the background that outlines the river. That would not be present in your alternate location. I believe the river was used to fill the pond. You fished for the trout with a cane pole that had a leather bead for bait. They would throw food in and the trout would swarm around snagging your bait. Was like "fish in a barrel,: but those trout were awesome when my mom cooked them at our campsite! I grew up in the Detroit suburbs (Mount Clemens) and the two tent camping trips we took to the UP are the reason I live in the UP today. I have some additional photos if you are interested.
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The Uptown Theatre on this page is the former Uptown on Woodward near 6 Mile in Highland Park.
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The Uptown Theatre on this page is the former Uptown on Woodward near 6 Mile in Highland Park.
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The Uptown Theatre on this page is the former Uptown on Woodward near 6 Mile in Highland Park.
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The Uptown Theatre on this page is the former Uptown on Woodward near 6 Mile in Highland Park.
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The Uptown Theatre on this page is the former Uptown on Woodward near 6 Mile in Highland Park.
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The Uptown Theatre on this page is the former Uptown on Woodward near 6 Mile in Highland Park.
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The Uptown Theatre on this page is the former Uptown on Woodward near 6 Mile in Highland Park.
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The Uptown Theatre on this page is the former Uptown on Woodward near 6 Mile in Highland Park.
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There was a Top Hat location at the southwest corner of Gratiot and 12 mile Rd. in Roseville, but it's been gone many years now. Are there any locations still open?
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John Brown did not buy the lanes until the mid-1970's from (my grandfather) Fred Miller, who was the original builder (about 1960) and operator, with a partner ("W") who he bought out early on. My grandfather added a popular coin laundry, and later added a bar on the other side of the building. In the early 1970's, when electric cars first came out (they were very golf cart-like), he obtained a dealership from Sebring Vanguard, a Florida company, and began to make some of the metal buildings (which must have been there prior to the lanes being built) into a retail location. The company went belly up; he'd only taken possession of 3 vehicles that he sold. He tried to retire around 1976 and sold the lanes on land contract, but was obliged to take it back for a year or so. I think it was then that John Brown purchased it.
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I think that it was called Valhalla or something similar. A fire caused its demise and was torn down.
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There was also a Pagoda Chop Suey carry-out restaurant on Morang near Riad Street back in the day..Detroit's northeast side. Great Food!!
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I have a Pagoda menu from the late 60s/early 70s. Happy to provide photos (or actual menu) if interested. - From webmaster: You can send it as an email attachment to waterwinterwonderland@gmail.com. Thanks.
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There was one at 12 mile and Gratiot in Roseville.
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I own Alcona Brew Haus and yes it is the same location and building that was once Muehlbecks.
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I own Alcona Brew Haus and yes it is the same location and building that was once Muehlbecks.
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I own Alcona Brew Haus and yes it is the same location and building that was once Muehlbecks.
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The store at 1809 E. Michigan turned into Polly's, not sure of the dates. There were large grocery stores close to that. A&P was at the SW corner of Michigan and Elm. There were two pharmacies, Dixon's on the NE corner and Driscoll's where the St. Vincent De Paul store is now. I wish that I had photos from back then.
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I grew up a couple blocks West of here, across from what used to be Amy Firth Elementary. At one time, and I don't remember anything before this, it was R.M. Stone Lumber. There was also a 5 & 10 up the road on Michigan and Orange called Mathews 5 & 10. We used to walk there to buy penny candy and pencils for school. Late 60s, early 70s.
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