History

ECORSE, FORT GEORGE, HOLIDAY, JOLLY ROGER, MICHIGAN DRIVE-INS The drive-in era began in earnest…
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George H.W. Bush Downriver Residency By Bethany Newton Grosse Ile used to be home to a Naval Air Station Base that former President George H.W. Bush was once stationed at. The base opened in…
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Notable People From Downriver STEVE AVERY, former MLB pitcher, Trenton, MI JOE C., rapper and groupie for Kid Rock, Taylor, MI LLOYD CARR, former U of M football coach,…
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Thanks to Downriver History for the contribution to this post. Columbia Steamer (Boblo Boat) LOCATION:  Currently in New York State INDUCTION:  1979 NOTES:  Moved from its port outside…
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ALL-METAL PRODUCTS COMPANY All Metal Products Company, popularly known as Wyandotte Toys, was founded in 1920.  They produced inexpensive pressed metal toys under the Wyandottebrand name. …
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Downriver has always been a mecca for mom-and-pop restaurants. Many "big-box" stores and restaurants have also called Downriver their home. For whatever reasons, these establishments have left the…
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