Timeline of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Area History including its many Tragedies, Crises, Disasters, and Shocking News:

The Laurentide Glacier formed The Great Lakes and Lake Algonquin with several phases causing changes to the region

The Beaver or Iroquois Wars erupted in 1629 and continued for decades to 1701

On April 6, 1680, French Explorer, Robert Cavelier, Sieu de La Salle and four companions were led by a Mohican guide down the Huron River

French Explorer, Cadillac, journied to Michigan and both Fort Ponchartrain was founded in 1701 along with Michigan's first church, St. Anne's; Fort Michilimackinac was founded in 1715

John Locke, the father of Liberalism, passed away on October 28, 1704 at the age of 72

The first continuous newspaper was published at Boston in 1704: The Boston News-Letter

French troops massacred over 1,000 Fox Indians at the head of the Detroit River; Grosse Pointe got its start after the massacre. The Fox Wars continued through 1716.

St. Anne's Church in Detroit, this is an 1880 view of the church founded in 1701

Petroglyphys at Sanilac State Park are evidence that Indians resided in Michigan for hundreds of years (The Indian or Mound Builder)

Smallpox was identified in South Carolina in 1709

Isaac Newton, French Philosopher, Theologian and Astronomer passes away on March 31, 1727 at the age of 84

Bradford's Magazine was published on February 13, 1741 by Andrew Bradford; three days later, Benjamin Franklin published General Magazine

Johan Sebastian Bach, German composer, passed away on July 28, 1750 at the age of 65

Black Rain fell on Detroit on October 19, 1762

Jean Jacques Rousseau, philosopher, writer and composer, passed away on July 2, 1778 at the age of 66

James Cook, British Explorer, Cartographer, and Captain of the Royal Navy, passed away on February 14, 1779 at the age of 50

Pontiac's War took place 1763-1766 (Pontiac, a Drama of Old Detroit)
American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783; the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776 by 56 politicians from 13 colonies
13 Colonies Map in 1776
Carl Linnaeus, Swedish Botanist, Zoologist and Physician, passed away on January 10, 1778 at the age of 79
By 1782, there were 179 slaves living in Detroit with a population of 2144 in 1778 with over 300 houses; there were 33 slaves in 1751 with a population of 483
Count Aranda, a Spanish Statesman, proposed borders to American on August 3, 1782
In 1782, Pierre Bonga, an African-American fur trader, settled at Mackinac Island; one of his sons was George Bonga
Founder's Day was proclaimed by Congress on October 11, 1782; Massachusetts celebrated Founders Day on November 28
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 ceded the Michigan Territory to the United States
The Constitutional Convention was held at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 25 to September 17, 1787; the ratification was complete on January 10, 1791
The Northwest Ordinance created the Northwest Territory on July 13, 1787; it was the first organized territory in the United States
The Three-Fifths Compromise was reached in 1787 although virtually no slaves could vote
The first state admitted to the United States was Delaware on December 7, 1787 followed by Pennsylvania on December 12, and New Jersey on December 18
Georgia was the 4th state admitted on January 2 followed by Connecticut on January 9, and Massachusetts on February 6th. Maryland was admitted as the 7th state on April 28 followed by South Carolina on May 23rd, New Hampshire on June 21, Virginia on June 25, New York on July 26, and North Carolina on November 21. There were 21,000 slaves imported to the colonies up until 1700, but from 1700-1760, there was an influx of 189,000 more slaves.
The Supreme Court and Congress held their inaugural sessions on March 4, 1789
George Washington became the first United States President on April 30, 1789 after state electors voted on February 4
The Naturalization Act of 1790 was aimed at prohibiting citizenship for non-White immigrants
Benjamin Franklin died April 17, 1790; he was one of the wealthiest men in America, and his autobiography was published after his death in 1891 with his 13 virtues he coined at the age of 20 in 1726. He wrote an essay, The Way to Wealth, in 1758
On May 29, 1790, Rhode Island was admitted as the 13th state; it was one of the original 13 colonies. The Roanoke Colony was established in 1585 with 116 people by 1587. The Virginia Colony was established in 1607 at Jamestown growth was thwarted by the Indian Massacre of 1622 and disease. The New Netherland Colony was established in 1614. The Plymouth Colony which began by Pilgrims in 1620 which had a population of 1,980 by 1625, but disestablished by 1691. The Maine Colony was established in 1622. There were 50,000 colonists by 1641, 200,000 by 1688, 270,000 by 1702, and 435,000 by 1715. The Iroquois Confederacy of Six Nations was formed in 1722. America had 1 million inhabitants by 1749, 1.5 million by 1754, and 2.2 million by 1765.
On July 17, 1790, Adam Smith, Economist, passed away at the age of 67
The First Census of the United States took place on August 2, 1790 with 3,929,214 people
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart passed away on December 5, 1791
The Postal Service Act of 1792 was passed; it allowed newspapers to be delivered up to 100 miles away for one cent
Jacob Young became the first negro to own land in Detroit in 1793
Yellow Fever was identified in Philadelphi in 1793
On July 23, 1793, Roger Sherman died
On October 8, 1793, John Hancock died
Wayne County was organized on August 15, 1796 as the 6th county in the Northwest Territory after the British evacuated Detroit on July 11, 1796; Governor Arthur St. Clair officiated the territory, 1788-1802
Early Indian Treaties in Michigan
Father Segard in 1632, Jacques Marquette in 1668, and Robert De La Salle in 1679 were the first "White Men" to set foot in Michigan along with Mound-Builders; the first European in Michigan was Etienne Brule in 1660. Michigan was "New France," 1660-1763. Michigan was derived from the Indian Mitchi-sawgyegan, a great lake; Mitchaw meant "great" and Sagieygan "lake" in Chippewa language.
John Adams won the Presidential Election November 4-December 7, 1796 over Thomas Jefferson with less than 67,000 Americans voting with a population of over 4 million (less than 1.7%) and 700,000 slaves (300,000 in Virginia). Land ownership was required in order to vote so only about 6% of tax-paying White males could vote until the 14th Amendment was passed in 1868. Even "free" Black males were forbidden the right to vote in many Northern states. Who gets the right to vote?
The first election in Michigan was held December, 1798 with Solomon Sibley winning as delegate from the Northwest Territory; he later was elected the first Mayor of Detroit in 1806
George Washington died on December 14, 1799
Elma Sands body was found on January 2, 1800; Levi Weeks was acquitted of her murder; this was considered to be America's first murder case (The Manhattan Well Murder Case)
Thomas Mifflin died on January 20, 1800
Pope Pius XII was coronated on March 14, 1800; he passed away on August 20, 1823
Henry Snow came to settle at Snow's Landing in 1800
By 1800, it was estimated that 150-200 newspapers existed in America
The Library of Congress was established on April 24, 1800; it now has over 38 million books, 3.6 million recordings, 14 million photographs, 5.5 million maps, 8.1 million pieces of sheet music, 70 million manuscripts, etc.
On June 11, 1800, the U.S. Capitol moved from Philadelphia to Washington, DC

On July 4, 1800, the Territory of Indiana was created out of the Northwest Territory
Virginia banned the religious gatherings of slaves at sunset to worship in 1800
The Second Census of the United States was conducted on August 4, 1800 with 5,308,483 people including 893,602 slaves (16.83%); there was 5,641 people in the Indiana Territory and approximately 3,757 people reorted in the Michigan Territory
Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in the 1800 Presidential Election held October 31-December 3 with less than 68,000 people voting with a population of 5.3 million (less than 1.3%) and 900,000 slaves including 322,000 in Virginia
West Point Academy was founded in 1802
The Enabling Act of 1802 on April 30 concluded that Ohio had over 60,000 people making it eligible for statehood
Ohio was admitted as the 17th state on March 1, 1803 out of the Northwest Territory (History of Ohio)
On October 2, 1803, Samuel Adams died
World Population reached 1 billion in 1804
On July 4, 1803, France sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States for $11.25 million
The Jefferson-Hemings Scandal in 1804 when James Callendar reported that President Jefferson fathered children with his slave, Sally Hemings; Callendar had been refused a Postmaster of Richmond, Virginia position by Jefferson in 1802 after Jefferson pardoned Callendar of sedition in 1801. After Callendar fled Philadelphia, Stevens Thomas Mason gave him refuge at his Virginia estate. Later, Calendar drowned in 1803.
In 1804, the World Population reached 1 Billion people
On May 14, 1804, the Lewis & Clark Expedition began
Alexander Hamilton died in a duel with Aaron Burr on July 11, 1804 at Weehawken, NJ
Thomas Jefferson won the Presidential Election of 1804 over Charles Pinckney on November 2-December 5 with 143,000 people voting with a population of over 6 million Americans (2.38%)
On March 22, 1805, William Hull was appointed Governor of the Michigan Territory by President Jefferson; Hull negotiated the Treaty of Detroit in 1807
On June 11, 1805, a fire destroyed much of Detroit
On June 30, 1805, the Michigan Territory was created; the Michigan Territory Militia can be traced back to a Detroit parade on May 11, 1803
Detroit was incorporated as a city in 1806 with 20 acres, and reincorporated in 1815 with a population of 850 (Woodward Plan for Detroit); the first post office opened at Detroit in 1806
On May 8, 1806, Robert Morris died
On June 8, 1806, George Wythe died
The Bank of Detroit was chartered on September 15, 1806
Treaty with the Ottawa, Chippewa, Wyandot and Potawatomi Indians in 1807 (Treaty of Detroit)
Augustus Woodward, first Judge for the Michigan Territory, denied the return of two slaves in 1809 to a man in Windsor, Canada
The first African Baptist Church in America was founded at Philadelphia in 1808; the Keithian Quakers organized by George Keith first hosted negroes for worship in 1707
John Jacob Astor established the American Fur Company on April 6, 1808 following the U.S. Embargo Act of 1807; he became the wealthiest man in America by 1830, and founded a fur company on Mackinaw Island in 1817
Thomas Jefferson signed into law the Militia Act of 1808 after Congress passed the legislation on March 11; it provided free able-bodied white male citizens, 18-45, be organized into a local militia. At that time, only 10% of 525,000 men in militias owned a gun so $200,000 was appropriated to help arm the militias
On November 4-December 7, 1808, James Madison defeated Charles Pinckney in the 1808 Presidential Election; there were 192,691 Americans who voted with a population of 7 million (2.75%) including 1.2 million slaves with nearly 400,000 in Virginia
The Illinois Territory was created March 1, 1809
The first newspaper in Michigan was published on August 31, 1809, Michigan Essay or the Impartial Observer in Detroit by James M. Miller
Ypsilanti was a trading post established by fur trader Gabriel Godfroy, a devout Catholic who was a Trustee at St. Anne's Parish the second oldest Roman Catholic Church in America, in 1809 who purchased 562 acres in 1812 (The Days Before Godfrey); Francis Pepin and Louis Le Shambre also established the trading post with Godfroy. The trading post lost it most valued customers as local Indians moved Westward so the trading post eventually ceased to exist by 1818. Later, Benjamin Woodruff established Woodruff's Grove in 1823 with Robert Stitts, John Thayer, and David Beverly as other early settlers. Jason and Daniel Cross arrived in the Summer of 1823. Ypsilanti became a city in 1823 called Woodruff's Grove, but renamed in 1829 named after General Demetrius Ypsilanti. The pic above is a log cabin at Ypsilanti.
Governor William Hull and Chief Justice Augustus Woodward passed an act in 1809 to establish public schools in Michigan
Napoleon was ex-communicated on June 10, 1809 by Pope Pius VII; it was estimated that the Napoleonic Wars, 1803-1815, killed between 3.5-7 million people, the most deaths in the world since the Black Death, 1346-1353, killed 75-200 million people and Mongol Invasions by Ghenghis Khan and his followers, 1206-1337, that killed 30-40 million people
Detroit published its first newspaper on August 31, 1809; the Detroit Gazette was published in both French and English
The earliest reference to "doughnuts" was in 1809.
In 1810, it was estimated that there were 4,672 non-Indians residing in Michigan; 80% were French, and there were 32 slaves which were mostly native Americans (The Indians of Washtenaw County). The population of Detroit was estimated at 1650, but was listed as only 770 residents on the Detroit Historical Society Timeline
The Third Census of the United States took place on August 6, 1810; there were 7,239,881 people including 1,191,362 slaves (16.45%)
By 1810, 366 newspapers existed in America
The Hartford Fire Insurance Company was founded in 1810
Famine in China in 1810-1811
On December 10, 1810, West Florida was annexed by the United States
Stephen Girard, a former agent for Peter Manigault, purchased most of the stock of the First Bank of the United States expired in 1811; Girard's Bank was the principal source of credit for the War of 1812
On April 30, 1812, Louisiana was admitted as the 18th state
War of 1812 (Battle of Fort Dearborn and Battle of Frenchtown) began on June 18, 1812
On October 30-December 2, 1812, President James Madison was re-elected over DeWitt Clinton; there were 278,786 Americans who voted with a population of over 8 million (less than 3.5%)
On January 18-23, 1813, 1,300 British forces fell upon an American Army at Raisin River near Monroe; the Battles of Frenchtown with at least 412 dead, 547 captured and 94 seriously wounded
On January 23, 1813, George Clymer died
The Vaccine Act of 1813 was passed to encourage people to become vaccinated for smallpox; the act was repealed in 1822, and the rights of vaccination were given to states. The vaccine was developed by Edward Jenner in 1796.
Jane Austen published Pride and Prejudice in 1813, Sense and Sensibility in 1811, Mansfield Park in 1814, and Emma in 1815; she died in 1817 at the age of 41
On September 10, 1813, the Battle of Lake Erie was fought
Chief Tecumseh died on October 5, 1813 (Curse of Tippecanoe)
On October 29, 1813, Lewis Cass, considered by many as the "Father of Michigan," was named Territorial Governor of the Michigan Territory, 1813-1831, by President James Madison; he was a slave owner (Lewis Cass Papers)
Map of the United States in 1814
The British invaded Washington, D.C. on August 24, 1814 and burned the State Capitol; reconstruction began in 1815 and took until 1819 to complete
Andrew Jackson led the First Seminole War in 1814-1819
Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo on June 18, 1815 as over 50,000 men die; the British Empire was the leading country in the world after this defeat
Detroit incorporated as a city in 1815 with a population of 850
Joseph Fletcher and Alexander Holmes ran the Base Line on the North Side of Washtenaw County in 1815, and Benjamin Hough also helped compled the township lines in 1816. (Peak Through Time: Surveyors braved wolves, weather, and wilderness to create local townships) The First Survey of Michigan
Stethoscope invented in 1816
Joseph Wampler of Steubenville, Ohio was appointed Deputy Surveyor and began survey work in the Michigan Territory in 1816
Richard Allen founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1816; it grew out of the Free African Society of 1787
The Forgotten Summer of 1816 (Connecticut version)
On November 1-December 4, 1816, James Monroe was elected President over Federalist Rufus King; there were 112,370 Americans who voted with a population of over 9 million (less than 1.125%). It was less than half who voted in 1812.
On December 11, 1816, Indiana was admitted as the 19th state
Tavern keepers in Michigan were forbidden to sell liquor to minors or Indians; the public act also prohibited Sunday liquor sales. Tavern keepers were also required to provide lodging to customers.
Monroe County was the second County in Michigan in 1817, and named after President James Monroe who visited the area in 1817
Clinton was named in honor of New York Governor DeWitt Clinton in 1817; the Erie Canal was referred to as Clinton's Big Ditch.
Oakland County was founded on January 12, 1817
The first library was opened in the State of Michigan at Detroit March, 1817 by John Monteith
The first Cholera Pandemic began in 1817 near Calcutta, India in the Bengal Region; it spread to China. the Phillipines, and Thailand, and killed at least 30,000 in Bangkok. It also spread to the persian Gulf and Syria.
The Era of Good Feelings began in 1817-1825
The Detroit Gazette, Michigan's first newspaper, began publication on July 25, 1817 in both French and English
James Monroe was the first President to visit Michigan on August 13, 1817
Catholepistemiad or the University of Michigania was founded in Detroit on August 26, 1817 by Father Gabriel Richard, John Monteith, and Augustus Woodward; Woodward was a Freemason, and the Zion Lodge provided much needed financial support for the University of Michigan, approximately 67% of the monies needed
Treaty of Fort Meigs on September 29, 1817
On December 10, 1817, Mississippi was admitted as the 20th state
On January 15, 1818, Macomb County became the 3rd county in Michigan; it was named after William Macomb, and he was a slave owner with 26 slaves
In 1818, Connecticut became the first state to abandon property ownership as a pre-requisite for voting
The term "bureaucracy" was coined in 1818
On July 6, 1818, the first public land auction in Michigan took place at Detroit with land selling at $4 per acre
The first blood transfusion was performed in 1818
Denis Johnson was credited with the first mass produced bicycle or velocipedes in 1818 (also referred to a "boneshakers"); American patents bicycles popularized the vehicle in the late 1860s (Development of the Bicycle)
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley published Frankenstein in 1818
On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state
Silent Night was first performed December, 1818
Joseph Wampler re-ran the Base Line in 1819; he also re-ran the township lines of Lyndon and Sylvan Townships; he subdivided the townships of Lyndon, Dexter, Webster, Northfield, Lima, Scio, Ann Arbor, Superior, Lodi, Pittsfield and Panama (Salem).
In 1819, the population in the Michigan Territory was 8,806 with 1,450 in Detroit, and the first steamboat traveled in the Great Lakes
Treaty of Saginaw on September 24, 1819 ceded nearly 6 million acres of Indian Lands to Michigan settlers forcing Indian tribes (Ojibwe, Ottawa, and Potawatomi) further West; Lewis Cass and 114 Indian Chiefs met to sign the treaty
On December 14, 1819, Alabama was admitted as the 22nd state
Life Expectancy in the 1820s and 1830s was estimated at 34.8 years; if a person lived to age 20, they could expect to live another 40 years until 60, and if a person lived to age 30, they could expect to live another 34 years. At that time, most men lived longer than most women.
On March 15, 1820, Maine was admitted as the 23rd state
In 1820, Henry Schoolcraft noted the Sauk Trail, and it was surveyed in 1825; it is believed to be 12,000 years old. Indian Trails in Michigan
On March 28, 1820, St. Clair County was founded
Thomas Palmer built the first brick building in Detroit in 1820
On August 4, 1821, the Saturday Evening Post began publication
The Fourth Census of the United States was conducted August 7, 1820; there were 9,638,453 people including 1,538,022 slaves (15.96%), and 8,896 in Michigan. The population of Detroit was 1422; Detroit, Mackinac, and Sault St. Marie were the largest cities in the territory
On August 10, 1821, Missouri was admitted as the 24th state as the Missouri Compromise was reached on May 8, 1820
In 1820, there was an estimated 1.5 million slaves in America with over 450,000 in Virginia
It was estimated by Economist Angus Maddison that in 1820 the United Kingdon had 3 Times the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 1820 than the United States, and the only countries with higher GDP were China, India (a British Colony), Japan and Russia
On November 1-December 6, 1820, President James Monroe was re-elected President with 108,359 Americans who voted with a population of over 10 million (just over 1% of all Americans) including 1.7 million slaves with 425,000 in Virginia
The first Michigan Stagecoach went from Detroit to Mount Clemens in 1822; it was established by Christian Clemens. The pic above was from 1865 at the Plainwell Halfway House from the Good Intent Line that ran from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo and Battle Creek since 1854
Patty Cannon and Joe Johnson, leaders of the Cannon-Johnson Gang in Delaware and Maryland were first indicted of illegal slavery crimes May, 1822 (The Legend of Patty Cannon)
Washtenaw County was founded in 1822; the boundries took part of the land that were part of Oakland and Wayne Counties, and other counties created included Lenawee, Lapeer, Saginaw, Sanilac and Shiawassee County was founded on September 12, 1822
Washtenaw came from the Indian word Wustenong or Wushte-nong meaning "Further District or Land Beyond." Another interpretation was "large stream or river."
The first land was purchased in Washtenaw County by Daniel Kellogg in Ypsilanti July 1, 1822
Benjamin Sutton settled in Northfield Township in the Spring of 1822 with six children; on May 17, 1824, Sutton purchased land at Sutton Road and Pontiac Trail
Eldridge Gee visited Washtenaw County June, 1822 with Epaphras Matteson, Joseph Young, and Giles Downer, and stated that there were no "White Persons" residing in Washtenaw county
Potato Chips appeared in a 1822 Cookbook
In 1822, the American Colonization Society founded Liberia on the west coast of Africa for the migration of free African-Americans
In 1822, East Florida was merged into the Florida Territory
Benjamin J. Woodruff was the first settler in Washtenaw County with land purchased in Pittsfield Township; he built a home that he moved into on July 6, 1823, and resided their until his death on October 8, 1837 at the age of 91
Jason and Daniel Cross settled at Woodruff's Grove in 1823; they dubbed themselves as "Kings of the River." John Bryan was also one of the first settlers at Woodruff's Cove.
President Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine in 1823; it politically separated the United States from Europe, and prohibited colonialism from European states. It put the United States into political isolationism
William Webb Ellis invented rugby in 1823; it is the world's most popular sport with over 3.5 billion fans in 2018 while cricket, invented in 1725, is the second most popular sport
John Bryan arrived at Washtenaw County Fall, 1823
The First Noel was first published in 1823
In 1823, the Odawa Indian Tribe petitioned to live at Waganawkezee (Odawa in the Petoskey area)
Father Gabriel Richard in 1824; he was born in France, and emigrated to Baltimore in 1792. He came to Detroit June, 1798, founded a school in 1804, founded Catholepistemiad in 1817, and was elected to the state legislature in 1822
Calvin Chipman put up the first log house in Ann Arbor in 1824
George Noyes made the first government land purchase at Pittsfield Township in 1824
In March, 1824, Father Gabriel Richard petitioned Congress to fund a highway between Detroit and Chicago.
On May 25, 1824 Annarbour was registered in Wayne County; John and Ann Barry Allen plus Elisha Rumsey were founders and almost named the city Allensville (Deed shows that city began on Riverside Park land), and there are many theories about how Ann Arbor got its name. Allen bought 480 acres for $600. Ann Allen was born, Ann Isabella Barry, in 1797 and her father, Thomas Barry was one of the richest men in Baltimore; Ann's mother died in 1797, and her father, Thomas, died in 1800 at the age of 33 leaving her an orphan at the age of 3. Her father, Thomas, left her 2,000 pounds to be bequethed when she married or turned the age of 21; she married Dr. William McCue of Virginia on January 20, 1813 at the age of 16. She bought a 287 acre farm in Lexington, and also owned slaves. Their son, John, was born in 1816, and Thomas in 1818; however, Dr. McCue contracted typhoid fever and died six months later on November 7, 1818. Ann was a widow at 21 with 2 sons; she inherited 33% of her husband's estate with 67% set aside for their two sons. She married John Allen, cousin of William McCue, on June 7, 1821; Allen was also a widow with two children and $40,000 in debt. Allen, 19, married Mary Crawford, 17, on November 2, 1815. The Allen's had a daughter, Sarah Ann, on May 10, 1823. John, 27, came to the Michigan Territory early in 1824, and met Elisha Walker Rumsey who left Genessee County, New York after a scandal involving cattle. Allen and Rumsey met Governor Lewis Cass who recommended land along the Huron River for land purchase. Allen was appointed Postmaster of Ann Arbor on December 30, 1824. Allen absconded from Virginia much like Rumsey from New York to leave their creditors behind. Allen was a slave owner in Virginia, but did not own slaves in Ann Arbor. When Ann left Virginia in 1824, she left her two sons, 6 and 8, behind. The Allen's lived in a small log cabin at the corner of Huron and Second St., but moved February, 1825 to a cabin at the corner of Main and Catherine St. having sold their original home to his brother for $1. Allen operated the Washtenaw Coffee House at the corner of Ashley & Liberty; he became the first Village President, 1834-1835.
Mr. & Mrs. George W. Allen were the first married couple in Washtenaw County
Dixboro was founded in 1824 by Captain John Dix; he founded a grist mill at Fleming Creek.
Harvard graduate, Samuel W. Dexter, purchased several hundred acres in Scio and Webster Townships in 1824 which was known as Mill Creek, but later became the Village of Dexter in 1830; Dexter was appointed Chief Justice of Washtenaw County in 1826 and became a University of Michigan Regent in 1840. Judge Dexter was the first postmaster on April 24, 1826. Dexter owned 3500 acres of land in Washtenaw County in 1835. Charles Cowden owned the first store at Dexter. Dexter Township was one of the original three townships in Washtenaw County in 1827 along with Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. He erected a saw mill at Mill Creek and then a grist mill with Mathews, Bond and Thomas Martin; it burned down in 1851.
John Mack subdivided Sylvan, Sharon and Manchester Townships in 1824.
The Huron River was originally named by Indians, but in 1824 was distinctively separated from the Clinton River; it is 130 miles and flows from Lake Erie into Wayne and Monroe Counties upwards through parts of Livingston and Oakland Counties
Washtenaw County has 115 lakelets including 33 with no name, 27 in Lyndon, 12 in Dexter, but none in Scio, Ypsilanti, Augusta or York; the largest lakes in the County are Ford Lake (1,049 acres), Whitmore Lake (677 acres), Portage Lake (644 acres), Winnewana Lake (500 acres), Base Line Lake (285 acres), Geddes Pond (261 acres), Foumile Lake (256 acres), Cavanaugh Lake (215 acres), Independence Lake (203 acres), Sugarloaf Lake (205 acres), North Lake (200 acres), Pleasant Lake (190 acres), Silver Lake (179 acres). There are 155 lakes at nearby Livingston County which are a part of the Huron River Chain of Lakes (253 miles) with Brighton Lake the largest with 600 acres followed by Lake Chemung at 321 acres. (Inland Lakes of Michigan)
Israel Branch was the first "jailer" in 1824
Asa Smith was another early settler in Ann Arbor; Calvin Smith and Samuel W. Dexter were attornies that also came to Ann Arbor in 1824
There were more families in Ypsilanti in 1824 than Ann Arbor; there were 320 families with 1,842 individuals in Ypsilanti compared to 202 families with 1,184 individuals in Ann Arbor
Elisha Rumsey and John Allen established the Washtenaw Coffee House in 1824 at Huron and First Streets in a log cabin; Calvin Chipman assisted in erecting the first log house June, 1824, and took credit for proposing the vote to name Ann Arbor.
Ezra Maynard cleared the property later to be known as the the Cobblestone Farm at 2781 Packard Rd.
John and Robert Geddes came to Ann Arbor on July 14, 1824; they founded Geddesburg, and the deed to their farm was signed by President John Quincy Adams in 1927. John was known as "Uncle John," and held the position of Justice of the Peace for over 20 years, Ann Arbor Township Supervisor, and was elected to the State Legislature in 1840. Orrin White and George Rush were the first settlers in the area prior to Geddes arrival. Robert Geddes was twice elected Supervior of Ann Arbor Township. The Geddes house is pictured above, and an 1881 pic of John Geddes below. Geddes Letters Geddes Papers The Geddes Farm, 1827-2003 Geddes Road was named after John Geddes and was formerly called "The Potawatomi Trail." The Geddes brothers founded a saw mill at the corner of Dixboro and Geddes Rd. John Geddes was its first postmaster on July 21, 1875, and a train depot was built in 1878.
David E. Lord was the first physician in the county; he arrived August, 1824, and became County Clerk, 1827-1830
On August 24, 1824, August Woodward left Michigan as he was appointed Judge in Florida by President Monroe; Woodward died on July 12, 1827 at the age of 52
In September, 1824, John Harford opened a store in Ann Arbor
On October 26-December 4, 1824, John Quincy Adams defeated Andrew Jackson in the 1824 Presidential Election after Jackson won the popular vote and a majority of the electoral voted, but the election was decided by the House of Representatives after Henry Clay gave his support to Adams; there were 365,833 Americans who voted, and Jackson won the popular vote by 38,149 which was 10.5% more than Adams. Only 3.3% of all Americans voted.
On December 8, 1824, Ann Arbor established a Post Office with John Allen as its first postmaster, 1824-1830
On April 5, 1825, Orange and Sally Risdon bought 164 acres and Saline became an unincorporated village in 1832 (Orange Risdon's 1825 Map) (Orange Risdon's Family). Leonard Miller built the first log cabin along the Saline River. Also in 1825, John Gilbert purchased a 240 acre farm; that farm was sold to the Tate family in 1840, and they sold it to Emanuel Rentschler in 1901. The farm became a museum in 1913.
John Tyrell purchased 400 acres, and established Clinton in 1825; he built a log cabin there in 1831
McCracken School in Pittsfield Township was the first school to open in Washtenaw County in 1825
Miss Monroe opened the first school in Ann Arbor in a log cabin September, 1825 with Orville Barnes as another teacher (Ann Arbor School History); Barnes came with John Allen from Virginia. There were also other schools established in Washtenaw County including Meadowview, Malletts Creek near Platt and Packard also known as Stone School with Miss Elzada Fairbrother as its first teacher; Harriet Parsons also taught there. Superior Townline on Joy Rd., Frains Lake on Plymouth Rd., and Free Church School on Gotfredson and Plymouth Rd. were also established in 1825.
On May 9, 1825, Woodruff's Grove established a Post Office. Augustus Woodward, John Stewart, and William Harwood purchased the old French Claims and platted a village after Orange Rison's survey. Major Benjamin Woodruff opened the County's first grist mill in 1825 on the Huron River in Ypsilanti.
On June 3, 1825, Edward D. Ellis began publishing the Michigan Sentinel at Monroe
John and Joseph Dickinson settled in the Northeast area of Washtenaw County in 1825; Ira Rider was the first postmaster in the area on June 4, 1831 and the post office was named Rider. George Renwick became the first supervisor in 1832, and when he became postmaster on May 29, 1841, the post office was renamed Renwick until January 28, 1846 when it was renamed Salem. The name briefly change in 1875 to Summit, but was renamed Salem in 1876.
Earhart Manor was settled in 1825 by Elnathan Botsford
Physician Samuel Denton arrived in Ann Arbor in 1825; he was elected to the State Senate and became a University of Michigan Regent, and was Dean at the University of Michigan Medical School
Attornies Elisha Belcher an Elias Skinner came to Washtenaw County in 1825; Skinner was the first attorney in Ypsilanti
Attornies Gideon Wilcoxson and Marcus Lane came to Ann Arbor in 1825
Reverend Moses Clark settled in Geddesburg in 1825 at the Botsford Farm (near Concordia University), and became the first Baptist Minister in Salem in 1832 at a log cabin near Bullock's Corners
In 1825, there were 9 small houses in Ann Arbor; Dr. Benjamin Packard noted April, 1825 that their were 7 log homes beside the Allen home
In the winter of 1825, the first public ball was held in Ann Arbor in a log tavern near the house of Erastus Root
Fort Gratiot Light was the first Lighthouse built in Michigan in 1825 near Port Huron; the above pic is from 1873, and Michigan has over 150 Lighthouses which is more than any other state
Conrad Bissinger was the first German to settle in Ann Arbor
John R. Williams was elected as first Mayor of Detroit in 1825
Terhune Pioneer Cemetery was founded in 1825
Mallett's Creek Settlement and School in 1825
Hamline Rawson came to Snow's Landing with his father in 1825; Amasah Rawson filed a plat on January 7, 1836, and the area became known as Rawsonville
Allen Williams built the first log cabin at Lodi Plains in 1825 although Hugh Crestie made the first land purchase in 1824, but never resided there. Orrin Howe became the first postmaster on August 29, 1827; it existed until February 3, 1856.
William Lemmon made the first land purchase in Lima Township in 1825, but didn't settle there until 1830; however, Samuel Clements was the first settler there in 1825. Asa Williams was the first postmaster there on February 12, 1833 as Mill Creek, and it was renamed Lima on May 2, 1834
Jonathan Stratton, a surveyor, named a 667 acre parcel in honor of local landowner, Luke Whitmore in 1825; it became known as Whitmore Lake 9 miles north of Annarbour. Whitmore was the first County Treasurer in 1829, and George W. Dexter was Whitmore Lake's first postmaster on June 9, 1834. The area was first called Northfield, but the name changed to Whitmore Lake on December 27, 1854. It is bordered by Hamburg Township (1831), Northfield Township (1832), Webster Township (1827), and Green Oak Township (1835) (Hamburg history) (Salem history)
By the end of 1825, there were 150 people residing in Washtenaw County
On October 26, 1825, the Erie Canal opened in New York; it facilitated settlements in Michigan as well as the delivery of farm products
In the winter of 1826, the second public ball was held on the inauguration of the Masonic Lodge where the Gregory House stood; notables attending from Detroit included General Cass, Judge Witherel, O.Cook, L. Cook, General Larnerd, General Schwartz, James Abbot, Nathan Newell, from Ann Arbor: Elisha and Minerva Rumsey, Judge Rumsey, General Martin Davis, Colonel Thayer, Orange Risdon, Captain Orrin Howe, Judge Oliver Whitmore and Miss Venus Whitmore, Judge Anthony Case, Seley Neal, John Goram, Dr. Lord, Augustus Bird, from Dexter: Nathaniel Noble and his brother plus Rufus Crossman, from Superior Township: Esek Pray, Colonel John Brewer, Hiram Robertson, from Ypsilanti: Major McKinstry and Benjamin Woodruff, from Plymouth: Dr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ward, and Rawsonville: Amariah Rawson.
Anson Brown came to Ann Arbor in 1826
In 1826, Robert Noyes founded a flouring mill
The Second Cholera Pandemic spread to Hungary and Russia in 1826, and spread to France; it made its way to Canada and Detroit by 1832
Thomas Alexander became the first settler in Webster Township May, 1826; Luther Boyden and Israel Anus arrived later that year. The Township was organized in 1833; Moses Kingsley was the first postmaster on May 11, 1833. Munnis Kenny suggested the Township be named in honor of Daniel Webster.
On May 10, 1826, John Gilbert purchased 80 acres along the Raisin River, but was not filed until March 25, 1835 as Manchester. In 1833, James Soule purchased a large tract of land he named Soulesville; the two competed until 1867 when the area became known as Manchester Village.
On May 26, 1826, Elias Boudinot, a Cherokee Indian, delivered an Address to the Whites at the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
On June 6, 1826, the first cemetery was donated by Andrew Nowland; he purchased 5 acres from Thomas Chambers at the "head" of Huron Street (Huron and 12th Street, now Fletcher). Elizabeth Thompson, mother of William Thompson, was the first person buried there November, 1833. (Our First Public Parks: The Forgotten History of Cemeteries) George Noyes may have been the first person buried at the Ann Arbor Cemetery in 1825
On July 4, 1826, both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
James "Honest Jim" Kingsley came to Ann Arbor in 1826, became the first member of the Washtenaw County Bar Assn., became a probate judge, and was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor, and University of Michigan Regent
By 1826, there were Michigan Stagecoach Lines from Detroit to Ann Arbor, Pontiac, and Toledo
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan was founded in Alma in 1826; Governor Lewis Cass was a Grandmaster. The roots of Freemasonry goes back to the Middle Ages as far back as 1390; it is the world's oldest fraternal and secret society. The Ann Arbor Chapter of the Freemasons began in 1827 as the Western Star Lodge 6 by Henry Rumsey, brother of Elisha Rumsey. The group met at John Allen's Tavern, a log cabin at the corner of Main and Huron.
Daniel and Polly Brown came to Ann Arbor in 1826; they owned the property that would later become Michigan Football Stadium
John Stewart built the first saw mill in Washtenaw County in 1826 at Ypsilanti
Origen Richardson was an attorney who came to Ann Arbor in 1826; he was later elected as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan in 1841
The First Presbyterian Church was organized August 26, 1826; William Page was the first minister, Israel Branch was the deacon, elder and sexton, and they held services at the northwest corner of Main & Ann St. Bethuel Farrand was an elder, and held that post for 21 years.
The first session of court for Washtenaw County was on January 15, 1827 with Judge Samuel Dexter and Associate Oliver Whitmore presiding with David Lord as the clerk at the house of Erastus Priest. Bethuel Farrand was the first Probate Judge. Elisha Belcher was the first attorney in the county.
On March 26, 1827, Ludwig Van Beethoven died at the age of 56
In 1827, Jacob and Berthena Aray, the first African-Americans in the Ann Arbor area, came to Pittsfield Township from Somerset, New Jersey with their four children, and purchased 160 acres. Mary Aray may have settled their as early as 1817. Their son, Asher Aray (pictured above), became a railroad conductor, and helped 28 runaway slaves to gain freedom in Detroit after hiding them at the Aray farm.
On March 6, 1827, Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer and pianist, passed away at the age of 56
Clements Cemetery was established in Lima Township in 1827; it was named after Samuel Clements
Cornelius Osterhout and a man named Hull built a sawmill at what would be later called Hudson Mills (1844 by Adams & Peters) in 1827
On July 9, 1827, John Biddle, the Mayor of Detroit, won the election to become Michigan's delegate to the U.S. Congress, and was re-elected in 1829; he later became President of Michigan Central Railroad in 1835
Mark Norris noted in his diary on July 19, 1827 that Ann Arbor consisted of 3 inns, 4 stores, two tanneries, two blacksmith shops and about 20 dwelling houses
August, 1827 Elisha Rumsey, Co-Founder of Annarbour died six months after being appointed Justice of the Peace; he purchased 160 acres for $200
On November 4, 1827, Alexander D. Crane entered Washtenaw County; he was an apprentice blacksmith from New York, but began to study law in 1832. He was elected constable, then Deputy Sheriff and Collector of Taxes for 10 years; he was appointed Postmaster of Dexter in 1849, and later served as Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney, 1855-1858, and 1861-1864. He also served as Captain during the Civil War, and later serves as Circuit Court Judge four times and was appointed 4th District Court Judge, 1873-1876.
Anson Brown & Company was established as a general store at Ann Arbor in the Fall, 1827
Ann Arbor Library established in 1827 (Ann Arbor School History)
List of 1827 Residents of Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County Indian Map in 1827
By 1827, Ann Arbor had 150 residents, 3 stores, and 3 taverns to compete with the Washtenaw Coffee House; there were also 30 cabins
Washtenaw County began accumulating records of marriages within the county in 1827
Edward Clark opened a store on Main Street in 1827 near Washington; he built another two-story structure across the street in 1828, and it was known as the Farmers Store
On March 29, 1827, The Bank of Monroe was chartered
On April 2, 1827, the Merchants and Mechanics Bank was chartered
Hardy & Reading built a saw mill in 1827; it was sold to Mark Norris, Timothy McIntyre, Anthony Case and Chester Perry, then Arden Ballard. It became a flouring mills known as "The Eagle Flouring Mills" by 1839, but destroyed by first in 1856. Ballard sold his interest to Dr. Clarke of Detroit in 1843, and he sold to Thomas O. Hill in 1850; he sold to Mark Norris and B. Follett who sold his interest to his son, Lyman Norris while Follett sold his interest to Chauncey Joslin.
Bethuel Farrand was elected Probate Judge, and presided April 2, 1827
The first town meeting of Dexter was on May 28, 1827
The Hawkins House Hotel was opened in Ypsilanti in 1827 at Michigan and Washington Streets
The First Methodist Chuch was established in Ann Arbor July 29, 1827 by John Baughman with Eber White as one of its 5 original members
The first piano made its way to Ann Arbor from Detroit in 1827 by a team of oxen; Indians were greatly attracted to this musical instrument
T.W. & Moses Merrill opened a school in Ann Arbor Fall, 1827
St. Andrews Episcopal Church was founded in Fall, 1827; services were held in a schoolhouse at the corner of Washington and Fifth
Robert Owen coined the term, "socialist," in his periodical, The Co-operative Magazine and Monthly Herald in November, 1827
Rumsey Map in 1827
The First Baptist Chuch was founded in 1828 in a farmhouse 3 miles west of Ann Arbor
In 1828, the State Capitol was built in Detroit for $24,500 at the corner of Griswold and State St.; it was first occupied on May 5 (Michigan State Capitol History)
Methodist Minister Lorenzo Davis, one of Washtenaw County's first historians, moved to Ypsilanti in 1828; Davis became Register of the Deeds in 1845 and Superintendent of the Poor (Davis Papers)
Washtenaw County began accumulating Circuit Court Records in 1828
The Democratic Party was founded in 1828
The First Edition of Webster's American Dictionary was published in 1828 with 70,000 entries by Noah Webster
On May 13, 1828, Colonel Solomon Peterson obtained 160 acres in Putnam Township to found the City of Pinckney
Territorial Governor, Lewis Cass, approved a resolution drafted by Henry Schoolcraft on June 16, 1828 to establish a library to store and preserve important historical documents including 131 law books; on July 3, 1828, William B. Hunt was appointed to preserve those documents
David and Jonathan Ely were Ann Arbor merchants; Heathcot Mowey opened a store in 1828
The Broadway Bridge was built in Lower Town in 1828
Detroit's population in 1828 was 1,517
John Williams built a home at 4580 Farrell Road in Webster Township in 1828
The first circus performance in Michigan was in 1828 by William Blanchard
Crippen School was established on Stommel Rd. in Ypsilanti in 1828
On October 31-December 2, 1828, Andrew Jackson defeated President John Quincy Adams in the 1928 Presidential Election; there were over 1.1 million Americans who voted of a population of nearly 13 million (less than 8.5% of all citizens) with over 2 million slaves, and different states voted at different time. Jackson's wife, Rachel Donelson, died on December 22 of a heart attack. They were married since 1794.
Attorney Elijah Morgan came to Ann Arbor in 1829 (Morgan Family Papers)
Construction began on U.S. 112 in 1829, and was completed in 1833; it was known as the Northern Indian Trail. Michigan Highway History
Washtenaw County Jail was built at Rumsey Square in Ann Arbor in 1829
On May 17, 1829, John Jay died
In 1829, W.W. Harwood built a flouring mill on Congress St. in Ypsilanti; he sold it to Mark Norris in 1832, and it was sold to John Gilbert in 1835. Gilbert gave half-interest to his son-in-law, Abel Godard, in 1839; Alfred Hunter bought it in 1840, and it was assigned to Mr. Beckwith until 1854 when it was sold to Nathan Follett and Alexander Ross. Isaac Conklin purchased it in 1861, but the Follett's bought it back in 1865 until it was sold in 1873 to the Deubel brothers.
Attornies George W. Jewett and James B. Gott also came to Ann Arbor in 1829
When Jackson and Ingham Counties were established in 1829, their boundries took part of the lands that was originally part of Washtenaw County; although Ingham County was created on October 29, 1829, it remained part of Washtenaw County until 1838. Michigan created 10 "Cabinet Counties" in 1829 with Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, and Van Buren Counties all named after cabinet members of the Andrew Jackson administration.
On August 15, 1829, the Cincinnati Riots broke out
Laura Smith Haviland moved to Lenawee County September, 1829; she was one of the leaders in the Michigan Underground Railroad
Franklin L. Parker moved with his parents at the age of 9 to Salem Township in 1829; he was admitted to the University of Michigan in 1843 and graduated in 1847. He was admitted to the bar in 1850, but excelled in real estate investments where he became one of the wealthiest men in the county and state with holding in many counties. (Franklin L. Parker Papers)
George Pease and his son, William, and William's cousin, David Keyes, settled at Grass Lake in 1829 although David Sterling owned land their previously. Daniel Walker came in 1830, and Lorenzo Hale became the first postmaster on December 30, 1839. A railroad depot was build in 1842; it was incorporated as a village in 1871. Judge Henry Francisco was postmaster at nearby Francisco on October 4, 1843.
The third newspaper in Michigan, The Western Emigrant, began operations on November 18, 1829; it was published by Judge Samuel Dexter and John Allen with George Corselius as Editor
Andrew Muir was the first resident of Augusta Township in 1829; James Miller founded the village of Stoney Creek in 1829
Hixon was established in 1829 by Daniel Hixon; George Howe became the first Supervisor in 1833, and it was renamed Bridgewater Township (Video). Its first post office was established April 3, 1833, and named Columbia Lake until renamed Bridgewater on May 8, 1843
Daniel Hiscock, 10, arrived at Ann Arbor on October 29, 1829 from Wayne County, PA with 8 siblings after a 6 week journey with a wagon and three horses. He later became one of the Directors of the Ann Arbor Savings Bank for over 25 years.
The Western Emigrant began publishing November 18, 1829 by Thomas Simpson
On November 5, 1829, the Farmers & Mechanics Bank was chartered
John Wesley Brooks, a former slave, came to Ann Arbor in 1829; he paid $100 for 80 acres in Pittsfield Township where he farmed for 25 years until 1854 when he moved into Ann Arbor on North Main St. He was credited with founding the Second Baptist Church in 1854 and the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1865; he passed away on June 22, 1882 at the age of 84.
Samuel Camp, a tavern keeper, and L. Hawley built a distillery November, 1829
Methodist Minister, Elijah Pilcher, came to Ann Arbor in 1830 at the age of 21 after preaching in Ann Arbor, Jackson, Saline, Manchester, Tecumseh, Adrian, Coldwater, and Marshall; he became a University of Michigan Regent, 1845-1851, and graduated with a medical degree in 1859 (Life and Labors of Elijah Pilcher)
Elizabeth Chandler moved to Tecumseh in 1830; she was a Quaker and an Abolitionist (Chandler Papers)
Argo Dam was built in 1830
Michigan's population was 31,639 in 1830
Absalom Traver, a grocer, tavern keeper, and fire chief from Manhattan, walked to Ann Arbor in the Summer of 1830 after taking a steamship to Buffalo, NY, and purchased 178 acres for $1,000 in Section 21 of Ann Arbor Township. He returned to Manhattan, and came back to Ann Arbor May, 1833 with his wife, Charlotte, and five children. He built a home at 1309 Jones Drive, and later built a second home at 1418 Broadway where he later moved to in 1840. In 1834, he built a saw mill, and provided lumber for the first buildings on the University of Michigan campus in 1839. Traver built another home at 1300 Broadway after giving the 1418 Broadway home to his daughter, Mary Ann and her husband, Apollos Tuttle. Traver Road was also called Tuttle Road. Charlotte Traver died March, 1846, and Absalom remarried to Amanda Hill September, 1846; Charlotte gave them 9 children, and Amanda provided 3 more. Traver also built a grist mill at Traver Creek by 11856, and platted a Second Addition along Maiden Lane. Three of Traver's sons enlisted in the Civil War as did Tuttle, and Traver passed away on August 12, 1869. His family left Ann Arbor for Milan, Saline, Jackson, Plymouth and Hillsdale. Ann Arbor's Forgotten Founder
Dexter built its first public school in 1830 at a cost of $400
Mooreville was established in 1830 by John Moore; he was the first postmaster on January 5, 1833. The post office was renamed York on May 2, 1834, and continued through April 30, 1907
Tolansville was settled in 1830 after Henry Tolan; he was brother-in-law to William Marvin, son of John Marvin who established the first settler in the area. Tolan built a potash factory, hotel and drug store; it was still in Monroe County when Bethuel Hack became its first postmaster on March 27, 1833 with the office named Farmersville. Milan was founded in 1831 by John Marvin, Bethuel Hack, and Harmon Allen. It was renamed Milan on April 21, 1836, but was more popularly known as Woodward's Mills until 1859 after David Woodward who became postmaster in 1834.
Hethcot Mowey opened a store in Ann Arbor in 1830
Cyrus Beckwith established a farm in Sylvan Township in 1830 with the purchase of 500 acres. Nathan and Darius Pierce purchased 400 acres in Sylvan and Lima Townships in 1831, and James and Elisha Congdon purchased 440 acres in 1834; Sylvan Center was named be Edmund Conkling at the suggestion of his wife; Sylvan was the post office name on July 4, 1834 with Calvin Hickox as its postmaster. Elisha Congdon was the first postmaster of Kedron on January 4, 1849. The Village of Kedron began in 1832, but was renamed Chelsea on July 19, 1850. William Dunham opened the first tavern, and Elihue Frisbie the first store in 1838. Chelsea Depot received first shipment on May 2, 1850. (A Short History of Chelsea)
The Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad was established in 1828, and laid their first track in 1830
The Fifth Census of the United States was conducted on June 1, 1830; there were 12,866,020 people including 2,009,043 slaves (15.62%) in 24 states
Detroit's population in 1830 was 2,222, Michigan's population was 31,639 with 4,042 in Washtenaw County and 973 in Ann Arbor with 12,866,020 in the United States platts and maps
The Indian Removal Act was passed in 1830 with the support of Michigan Governor, Lewis Cass; the Trail of Tears left thousands of American Indians homeless, dead and/or without property; Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Abraham Lincoln, Davy Crockett, Jeremiah Evarts (William Penn) and others opposed the legislation. President Jackson rewarded Cass by appointing him Secretary of War; thus, Cass was to implement and enforce the act.
Solon Cook, a harness maker, arrived in Ann Arbor August, 1830; he eventually opened Cook's Temperance House
The first settler in Green Oak Township was Stephen Lee September, 1830; he came from New York with Isaac Appleton setting 20 days later. J.B. Hammond entered May, 1831 as did William Lemon. Moses Gleason came June, 1831. Daniel Appleton also came in June, and Benjamin Curtis by October, 1831. Herman Dix settled by May, 1832, Nathaniel Potter later that month with George Gready as well. A.W. Olds and George Gallway came in 1833. The first schoolhouse was built by 1834.
John Thompson Mason, was appointed by President Jackson as Michigan's Acting Territorial Secretary and Superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1830; he was formerly U.S. Marshall. Mason's oldest son, Stevens Mason, 19, of 11 children replaced his father in 1831
In 1830, Arden Ballard built a home at 125 N. Huron St. in Ypsilanti; he was the village president
Samuel Dexter purchased The Western Emigrant, and began publishing The Emigrant on November 24, 1830; it was anti-Masonry, and the name was changed to The Michigan Emigrant in 1832, but ceased operations November 20, 1834. There were 715 newspapers published in America in 1830.
Lewis Kellam and Daniel Luce bourght the first land at Sharon in 1830, but Ira Anabil, Amos Bullard, and John Bessey were the first settlers there in 1831. The Richfield post office opened February, 1832 with Joseph Gilbert as its first postmaster. The town was first called Peppergrass until the Township was organized in 1834; it was named after Sharon, Connecticut. It was named Sharon on January 15, 1836 with Daniel Kellogg as its postmaster; the post office closed on July 15, 1856.
George B. Cooper moved to Ann Arbor in 1830; he became State of Michigan Treasurer in 1846
Michigan County Histories: Allegan, Antrim, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Delta, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Hillsdale, Houghton, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Lenawee, Macomb, Mason, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Oscoda, St. Joseph, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Wexford (Michigan Historical Markers)
Michigan City and Township Histories: Beaver Island, Brighton, Byron Center, Canton, Chelsea, Clinton, Detroit, Dexter, Farmington, Grand Ledge, Grand Rapids, Grosse Ile, Howell, Lansing, Lowell, Manchester, Marshall, Mason, Meridian, Milford, Northville, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Rockford, Romeo, Royal Oak, Saline, Salem, Sebawaing, Southfield, Tecumseh, Troy, Ypsilanti, Zeeland
The first lawn mower was invented by Edwin Budding in 1830 at Thrump, England
Chauncey Goodrich came to Ann Arbor in 1830; he ran the Goodrich House, 1831-1842 on South Fourth Ave.
Orson V. Packard came to Washtenaw County in 1830, and settled at Panama Township on 80 acres; he helped to build many school houses and churches. He was also an assessor, 1836-1846, and Justice of the Peace, 1846. His brother, Alexis, was a clerk for the Township, and a Deacon for the First Baptist Church. One of his sons was Harvey Commodore Packard became a member of the 20th Infrantry during the Civil War.
On February 2, 1831, Pope Gregory XVI was coronated; he passed away on June 1, 1846
Austin Eli Wing, a Mason, from Monroe defeated Samuel Dexter, an Anti-Mason for the U.S. Congress seat on July 11, 1831; Wing became a University of Michigan Regent in 1845
James Edmunds came to Ypsilanti in 1831; he ran for Governor in 1847 after being elected to senate in 1839
Frederick and Maria Staebler purchased land at the intersection of Lodi, Scio, Freedom, and Lima townships in 1831, and their son Michael was born in 1843
The first town meeting at Pittsfield was held at the home of John Gilbert in 1831; Ezra Carpenter motioned that the town be named Pitt in honor of English Prime Minister, William Pitt, and it was renamed Pittsfield in 1840. The post office operated from January 21, 1835 until December 31, 1907.
Detroit & St. Joseph Railroad was incorporated in 1831 with capital of $1.5 million; it was renamed the Central Railroad of Michigan in 1837, and owned by the State after finanical difficulties. It reached Ypsilanti on February 3, 1838.
Emery was first settled in 1831 by Joshua Leland in Northfield Township; it was named after his son, Emery, who later became Northfield Township Supervisor and Probate Judge, and the post office operated February 20, 1884 until March 31, 1903
Hamburg was settled in 1831 by Felix Dunlavey, Jesse Hall, Calvin Jackson, Cornelius Miller and Herman Lake
In 1831, Gideon Whittemore (pictured above with his family), Daniel Leroy and Olmstead Chamberlain sold to Col. Mack, Gen. John R. Williams and Major Joseph Campau the newspaper called the Oakland Chronicle and the well known slave, Hector, was placed in charge of it. It became the Detroit Free Press.
There were 7 schools in Ann Arbor with 289 pupils in 1831 between the ages of 5 to 17, and 61 pupils older than 17
The Detroit Free Press was founded in 1831 by John R. Williams and Joseph Campau; it was sold to Wilbur Storey from Jackson who moved to Detroit in 1853. In 1872, William Quinby, a 1858 Michigan graduate, became the majority stockholder and editor-in chief.
Edward Mundy came to Ann Arbor in 1831; he later served as Lieutenant Governor, 1835-1840, Attorney General, and State Supreme Court Judge
The first Catholic Church in Washtenaw County was founded in 1831 with logs on Whitmore Lake Rd. with 15 families called St. Brigid, but later renamed St. Patricks, in honor of Father Patrick O'Kelly, a native of Kilkenny, Ireland who came to America in 1821 and Ann Arbor in 1826; he was sent to minister Irish immigrants in 1829 at Northfield Township. O'Kelly also established settlements at Green Oak Township in 1831 with St. Josephs, and in Livingston County in 1843 with St. Patricks of Brighton, St. John Catholic Church at Howell, St. James at Hartland, St. Mary's of Pinckney, Ingham County with St. Patrick's at Bunker Hill Township in Leslie, Oakland County with St. Thomas at Pointiac and St. Patrick's at White Lake, Wayne County with St. Johns in Dearborn, and as far West as Kalamazoo. He was also called to Milwaukee in 1839 where he helped organize many parishes through 1842. O'Kelly held the first Catholic service at Ann Arbor on July 12, 1835 in the private home of James and Margaret Horrigan, and helped to establish St. Thomas High School in 1868; he passed away on October 8, 1858.
John Anderson, County Sheriff, purchased land in Pittsfield Township at 2301 Packard Rd.; his son, William, built a home in 1846
The two-story building on the far right in this early photograph was erected in 1831 on this side of Broadway by Asa Smith for his home and cabinet shop. It was the first brick structure in Lower Town. Next door, in 1833, Josiah Beckley built the three-story Huron block where he had a general store. It faced Anson Brown's new building on the other side of Broadway. Upstairs, Josiah's brother Guy Beckley published an influential abolitionist newspaper, "The Signal of Liberty," from 1841 to 1847. Over time the block housed grocery and variety stores, saloons, a meat market, and a bakery. Wooden sidewalks and cobblestone gutters edged the dirt street. The block was demolished in 1859.
Loren Mills built the first brick house in Ann Arbor in 1831
James W. Hill became the first resident in Freedom Township in 1831; the first town meeting was held in 1834, and Henry M. Griffin was elected Supervisor. Levi Rogers was the first postmaster at Fredonia on July 11, 1838; there was also a Fredonia in Calhoun County. The first postmaster was Henry Davidter on May 21, 1867
Fosdick School was established at 507 Bemis Rd. in 1831 (Ann Arbor School History)
On August 21, 1831, Nat Turner's slave rebellion broke out at Southampton County, Virginia; Turner died on November 11
William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt inherited $100 million from his father, Cornelius Vanderbilt, in 1831
The Peebles family (John, Reuben and David) settled in Salem Township in 1831; it was given a post office named Peebles Corners in 1838. E.S. Worden owned 156 acres in the village that was given a post office on March 7, 1882 named Worden with Silas Pratt as its postmaster until it ceased operations on January 31, 1902.
The Gilbert Family came to Ypsilanti in 1831
The Parks Tavern in Clinton was established in 1831 by James Parks after he purchased it from Oramel Skinner; it would later be known as the Eagle Tavern in 1849 when purchased by Calvin and Harriet Woods. It was a popular Stagecoach stop along with Walker Tavern in Brooklyn which was built in 1832 by Ezra Blood; the Eagle Tavern was later moved to Greenfield Village.
William Lloyd Garrison published The Liberator in 1831; Garrison and his newspaper spearheaded the Abolitionist Movement in the United States, and the American Anti-Slavery Society was founded in 1833
On August 6, 1831, George Bryan Porter became Governor of the Michigan Territory after Lewis Cass resigned due to his appointment as Secretary of War under President Jackson
On August 16, 1831, the Baptist Church of Dexter was founded by Elder Carpenter
New York shoemaker, Jacob Doremus emigrated to Delhi Village in 1831, and was one of the founders of Webster Church in 1833 (Delhi Village 1874 Platt Map)
The New York Central Railroad was born in 1831
Lyman Graves erected a saw mill at Paint Creek in 1832
Edward Mundy moved to Ann Arbor in 1831, and opened a store; he later became Justice of the Peace, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Michigan Supreme Court Justice. O.H. Thompson also opened a store in Ann Arbor
On March 22, 1832, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, novelist, poet and statesman, passed away at the age of 82
On January 6, 1832, William Lloyd Garrison founded the New England Anti-Slavery Society
The Anson Brown Building in Lower Town was erected in 1832 as a general store at 1001 Broadway St. (Crossing between Two Parts of Town)
Justice Gooding established the Washtenaw House Hotel in 1832 in Lower Town; it later became a boarding house in 1878 operated by William R. Thompson, and was torn down in 1927. Thompson was elected as an Ann Arbor Trustee, and became Mayor, 1843-44.
Black Hawk War of 1832; Chief Black Hawk, the leader of the Sauk lived until October 3, 1838 in Iowa after being moved from his native lands in Illinois (The Story of the Black Hawk War was published in 1892)
John Allen and Calvin Smith were admitted to the Washtenaw County Bar in 1832 after studying law under James Kingsley
Jonathan Mann was the second German to settle in Ann Arbor in 1832
Frog Island Park was the first park at Ypsilanti in 1832 at Cross and Forest St.
Langford Sutherland purchased a farm at 797 Textile Rd. in Pittsfield Township in 1832
Father Gabriel Richard died on September 13, 1832 of Cholera during the epidemic; cholera killed 600 people in Detroit in 1834, and wiped out over 15% of its population by 1835
Oakgrove School was established in 1832 at Bemis & Carpenter Rd.; Mills School was established at the "old" Mills House at Saline and Ann Arbor Rd. (Ann Arbor School History)
Anson Brown became Postmaster in 1832
Panama Township was renamed Salem Township in 1832; Rufus Thayer owned the first property in the township, and Alexis Packard was the first township clerk, 1834-1839. George Renwick was the first supervisor in 1834 and 1837. The first meeting of Salem Township was held March, 1833 at Bullock's Corners near the house of Jacob Bullock. Lucius Lyon resurveyed the township in 1844. (Lucius Lyon Papers)
Isaac Pomeroy and Judge Dexter built a saw mill at the site of what would later by named Dover Mills in 1832
Attorney Olney Hawkins came to Ann Arbor in 1832; there were six attornies in Ann Arbor in 1832 including Lawrence who was born in Washtenaw County in 1808 although the County wasn't officially recognized until 1822
Henry Vinkle, a cabinet maker and undertaker, established a shop in the Village of Dexter in 1832; he built his own coffin, and took afternoon naps in it
A cornerstone for the St. Peter's Episcopal Church was laid by William Narcissus Lyster, an Irishman, in 1832; the area became known as Irish Hills
On June 29, 1832, the Bank of Raisin River was chartered, and the Lake Michigan Steamboat Company was founded with John Allen, Samuel Dexter, Anson Brown as 3 of its 21 original corporators
On August 2, 1832, the Bad Axe Massacre ended the last Indian rebellion East of the Mississippi River; on August 27, the Black Hawk War ended after its start on April 6
Thomas Rice made the Jim Crow character his signature act in 1832 as "Daddy Rice;" he started the act in 1828 Jump Jim Crow
Minstrel Shows began in the 1830s and continued in their popularity for decades (Stereotypes and Stereotyping of African-Americans in America)
On November 2-December 5, 1832, Andrew Jackson defeated Henry Clay, John Floyd and William Wirt in the 1832 Presidential Election; there were nearly 1.3 million Americans who voted, and different states voted at different times. Less than 9% of Americans voted.
William Webb Harwood, one of the founders of Woodruff's Grove, sold his land there, and purchased a thousand acres in Pittsfield Township. He deeded two acres of his land to the Wesleyan Methodist Society Church along with a cemetery. The Harwoods, Arays, and Prestons were all abolitionists and involved in the underground railroad.
On January 15, 1833, Augusta Township was given their first post office at Paint Creek with David Hardy as postmaster; it was transferred to Willis (Newcomb) on September 27, 1881
The Glasier Cabin was built in 1833 by Richard Glasier; he was a Quaker, and involved in the underground railroad
Major John Gilbert received a grant of 400 acres, but never settled at Manchester; however, James Harvey Fargo and his uncle, Steven Fargo, built and operated a saw and grist mill as Manchester Mill Company. Harry Gilbert became the first postmaster on May 8, 1834. Most of its early settlers came from Manchester Township at Ontario County, New York.
Stephen Mills bought land near Manchester in 1833; he traded the land for Tracks 6 and 7 in Pittsfield Township in 1835 across from the Pittsfield Grange. Mills became the first "premier" builder in Washtenaw County; the pic is from 1874
Zion Lutheran Church was founded in 1833 in Scio Township by Rev. Frederick Schmid; he was the only German Protestant Minister in the State, and he organized churches at Detroit, Monroe, and Waterloo in Jackson County
Yellow Mills was settled in 1833 in Dexter Township after Judge Dexter and Isaac Pomeroy built a sawmill near the Bell Road Bridge in 1832; it was later renamed Dover Mills in 1863 by Thomas Birkett
Kalamazoo College was founded in 1833
The Whig Party was founded in 1833
Attorney Jonathan E. Fields came to Ann Arbor in 1833
Collins Plains was settled in 1833 by Josiah and Harrison Collins; it later became Lyndon Township in 1837 with Horace Leek as its first supervisor, and has 35 lakes, most of any township in Washtenaw County
Livingston County was founded in 1833; the boundries took part of the land that was originally that were in Washtenaw County
Kinsley Bingham came to Green Oak Township from New York in 1833; he served many positions, Justice of the Peace, Postmaster, and Probate Judge before being elected to the State Legislature in 1837. He was elected to Speaker of the House in 1838, U.S. Congress in 1847, Governor, 1855-1858, and U.S. Senate until his death in 1861. He was both a Republican and a Free Soil Democrat. Bingham married Robert Warden's sister, Margaret, who passed away in 1834 and Warden married Bingham's sister, Caroline, in 1841; both were founders of Green Oak Township, previously known as Greenock named after Greenock, Scotland. The Warden home was at 9797 Rushton Rd. (Kinsley Bingham Papers)
The British Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 freed nearly 1 million slaves in the British Empire
Volney Chapin came to Ann Arbor June, 1833; he formed a partnership with Jonathan Hussey, and established V. Chapin & Company. He bought the furnace of Samuel Sperry. By 1846, he employed 60 men in the manufacture of plows, mill machinery, saw-mill engines and boilers, threshing machines and separators, stoves, etc. His firm name changed to Chapin & Loomis in 1846, and Chapin, Tripp and Loomis a few years later until 1859 when he sold his share to Tripp. Chapin also owned over 6,000 acres in Saginaw Valley for his salt and lumber business. Chapin built Spring Mills in 1844, bought Yellow Mills in 1846 from Judge Samuel Dexter where he built Dover Mills, bought half interest in 1851 in the Lund Paper Mill, and in 1854 helped build the Geddes Mill. Chapin was President of the First National Bank in 1863, and served as Treasurer of the University of Michigan, 1860-1864. (The Last of the Chapin Name)
On June 14, 1833, the Blackburn Riot took place in Detroit, and the riot lasted until July 30; Thornton and Lucie Blackburn escaped from Louisville to Detroit in 1831
On August 12, 1833, Chicago was incorporated with a population of about 200
Lodi Township and Freedom Township were approved March 7, 1834; Orrin Howe, a settler in 1825, was the first Postmaster of Lodi Township (Lodi Cemetery established in 1831)
On April 7, 1834, the first town meeting was held at the house of Oliver Kellogg for Sharon Township
John Allen became Ann Arbor's first Village President in 1834
Gershom Mott Williams became Michigan's second State Librarian in 1834 succeeding William B. Hunt
Chauncey Copeland settled at Stoney Creek and Dexter in 1834; Chauncey became a grocer, and then lumber dealer with Royal Franklin Copeland. His nephew, Roscoe Pulaski Copeland, a flour and grain dealer, became President of Dexter by 1838. Roscoe married Frances Holmes who came to the area in 1825 with her parents Lawrence and Lydia Holmes.
After Anson Brown died of cholera in 1834; Captain Charles Thayer became Postmaster, 1834-1841
Hiram Putnam was the first settler at Waterloo in 1834; the township was first organized as East Portage in 1836 with sawmill owner Patrick Hubbard as the first postmaster on July 24, 1837
Mallett's Creek got a post office on June 4, 1834 with Nehemiah Parsons as its postmaster; it operated until January 23, 1840
Unadilla was given a post office on June 25, 1834 with Elnathan Noble as its first postmaster; the area was known as Milan prior to that. It was platted in 1837, but the plat was abandoned. The post office operated until July 14, 1906.
Jacob Vandawarker came to Ann Arbor in 1834; he established a shoemaking business, and built a home by 1844 at 220 North Fifth Ave.
Calvin Bliss came to Ann Arbor in 1834, and founded the first jewelry store west of Detroit
Dr. Abel Millington came to Ypsilanti in 1834, and became Sheriff; he built a flour mill by 1838 that his son, Darwin, operated
Ann Arbor's population in 1834 was 830, Ypsilanti had 500 residents, Washtenaw County 4042, Detroit 4900
Washtenaw County built its first Court House in 1834 (Three Courthouses of Washtenaw County)
Judge Samuel Dexter built a home for physician, Amos Gray, at 8540 Island Lake Road in 1834; it was sold to Dennis Warner, Isaac and Dolly Coleman, George and Eveline Rosier, Leonard Rodman and Leo Hoey
The Webster United Church of Christ was built in 1834 at 5484 Webster Church Rd. by Henry V. Libhart; it was the first church erected in Washtenaw County
The first paper mill in Michigan was erected in Raisinville in 1834 by Christopher McDowell; he founded the Raisin River Paper Company
Michigan's first elected governor, Stevens T. Mason, 23, on July 6, 1834, and he is still the youngest governor in the history of the United States; Mason Hall was named in his honor at Ann Arbor, the first student building at the University of Michigan
The Michigan Census of 1834 showed that 87,273 people resided in Michigan's Lower Penisula in 14 organized counties; 60,000 was required for statehood according to the terms of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Wayne County had 17,000.
On October 22, 1834, Rensellear W. Ingals established the Lenawee Republican and Adrian Gazette later known as The Watchtower newspaper; a few days later, Beriah Brown began publishing the Tecumseh Democrat
On December 4, 1834, The Michigan Whig began publishing by George Corselius; it was renamed The Washtenaw Democrat on April 9, 1935, and Corselius became Ann Arbor's first book store owner by 1840 with his circulating library
On January 8, 1835, the United States of American had zero public debt for the only time in its history
An Assassination attempt was made on President Andrew Jackson on January 30, 1835
The Ann Arbor Argus, Ann Arbor's first newspaper, began February 5, 1835 with Earl P. Gardiner; it became the Semi-Weekly Daily Argus on March 22, 1837
Attornies Norton R. Ramsdell, Robert Wilson, George Miles, George Danforth, and George Sedgwick came to Ann Arbor in 1835
On March 26, 1835, the Bank of Washtenaw was chartered along with three other banks: Michigan State Bank, Bank of Pontiac, and Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad Bank
John Rice operated a sawmill in the 1830s in Manchester; it is now known as Sharon Mills County Park
A Pocket Tourist Map of Michigan Above and Steamboat Passenger Mileage and Rates for journies in 1835
First Circus came to Ann Arbor in 1835
The first Baptist Church was built in Lower Town in 1835
In 1835, a group of liberals invited Nathaniel Stacy, a Universalist Preacher, to Ann Arbor; he later founded the Unitarian Church
Albion College was founded in 1835
Ann Allen's son, Tom, 17, moved to Ohio Spring, 1835, and John, 19, moved to New York in 1836 as did John Allen's daughter, Sarah, . After all the children left, Ann had a difficult time living in Ann Arbor as an "empty nester" with her two sons in Virginia.
Attorney George W. Jewett came to Ann Arbor in 1829, and became its second Village President in 1835
Daniel B. Brown was elected Supervisor of Ann Arbor Township in 1835; he later became Washtenaw County Sheriff
On April 25, 1835, the first skirmish of the Michigan-Ohio War took place as Michigan Militia collided with a Ohio Surveying Party; Robert E. Lee, Army Lieutenant, was assigned to survey the Lake Erie area, and was in Michigan as well when the "Harris Line" was established.
Alfred Holt settled at Pierceville at Sylvan Township in 1834, and became their first postmaster on May 2, 1835; it operated until January 8, 1841, and named after Nathan Pierce
On May 11, 1835, the Constitution of the State of Michigan was adopted and approved on October 6; slavery was outlawed, and Washtenaw County was represented by John Brewer, Russell Briggs, Richard Brower, Alpheus Collins, Rufus Crossman, Abel Godard, Orin Howe, William Moore, Edward Mundy, Nathaniel Noble, Robert Purdy, Gilbert Shattuck, Michael Stubbs, and Orrin White
Samuel Foster bought a mill at Scio Township in 1835 on the Huron River; the village was platted by Dr. Cyril Nichols, and the first postmaster was Matthew Gregory on September 9, 1835.
In 1835, Ann Arbor merchant, E.F. Gay, and Amariah Hammond purchased 30 acres of land from Jesse Hall at Hamburg; they constructred a dam and built the area's first sawmill, and sold their interest to the Grisson Brothers who emigrated from Hamburg, Germany in 1837. 19 men held a meeting in 1837, and were going to name the town Steuben or Knox. Reuben Bennett became the first postmaster on March 8, 1837 of Hamburgh; it was changed to North Hamburgh on November 10, 1852. The "g" was dropped from its name in 1894.
On June 15, 1835, Arkansas was admitted as the 25th state
The first school house was built at Lima Center in 1835; it was named after Township Supervisor, Russel Parker, and Abraham Yeomans was the first teacher in an addition on Samuel Clements property
Dr. Nathan Thomas built a home in Schoolcraft in 1835; it served a a host for runaway slaves
When Governor Stevens Mason convened the legislature in Detroit on July 11, 1835, there were 21 votes for acceptance and 28 for rejection of statehood under the conditions and terms imposed by Congress
On July 15, 1835, Monroe County Sheriff, Joseph Wood was dispatched to Toledo to arrest Major Benjamin Stickney; after a conflict when Stickney resisted and fled, Governor Lucas of Ohio refused to extradite Stickney back to Wood's jurisdiction
Governor Mason dispatched the Michigan Militia to intervene in the conflict with Ohio for the strip of land in Northern Ohio near Maumee; the group was under the command of Ann Arborite, Captain John Slingerland with Captain Forsyth from Ypsilanti as second in command from an account given by Morell Goodrich. Captain A.D. Crain from Dexter was also amongst the group. They camped at Knagg's Tavern, 10 miles west of Monroe on the Raisin River; then proceeded to Toledo where they confronted Major Strickland of the Ohio Militia. There was a lot of words an taunting, but not any fighting during the Toledo War. Slingerland was later elected Sheriff of Washtenaw County. As a result of the conflict, Ohio natives referred to Michigan as Wolverines due to their ornery nature.
On August 15, 1835, President Jackson appointed John Scott Horner as Governor of the Michigan Territory; he replaced Stevens Mason
The State Journal began to be published on September 10, 1835 by George Wood; it became The Michigan State Journal on April 11, 1839, and Franklin Sawyer was its edtor from May 22, 1839 to 1850. It was a Whig paper.
Isaac Crary of Marshall was a delegate to the State Convention in 1835, and elected to U.S. Congress on October 5-6, 1835; he served as a University of Michigan Regent, 1837-1844, and credited with starting Michigan's State Public School System
On November 18, 1835, Detroit built its first City Hall
There were 85,000 people residing in the Michigan Territory by 1835
On December 16-17, 1835, The Great Fire of New York destroyed 530 buildings including the New York Stock Exchange
On December 28, 1835, the second Seminole War broke out; over 3,000 Indians and 1600 military deaths through 1842
In January, 1836, 13 Post Offices were established in Michigan: Sterling in Washtenaw County, Concord in Jackson County, Morton and Climax Prairie in Kalamazoo County, Unionville and Fairdale in Lenawee County, Colon, Nottoway, Winfield, Constantine, and Franklin in St. Joseph County, Pine River in Genesee County, Howell in Livington County
Cook's Temperance House opened in 1836 by Solon and Anna Cook
Edwin Baruch Winans first moved to Scio Township in 1834, and then Unadilla township Spring, 1836
The North Lake M.E. Church was organized in 1836 with a membership of 19 by Rev. Charles Glenn (A Tale of Two Lakes)
From February 23-March 6, 1836, the Battle of the Alamo was waged
Hanover Square Park was founded on a plat in 1836 at the corner of Packard and Madison; it was Ann Arbor's first city park, and was originally 2 hectare acres and may have existed as a park as early as 1824
A second grist mill was built in Webster Township in 1836 named Peninsula Mills by Millard, Mathews and Bond; six men were employed and it produced 200 barrels of flour per day
The Second Baptist Church of Detroit was founded March, 1836 by 13 former slaves who left the First Baptist Church due to discrimination; it served as a "station" for the Underground Railroad hosting over 5,000 slaves
Michigan rejected the Harris compromise in April, 1836 to the boundry conflict between Ohio and Michigan: President Jackson refused to grant Michigan Statehood until Michigan accepted the compromise. In the meantime, on June 15, 1836, Arkansas was granted statehood unconditionally.
Michigan Manual 1836
On April 8, 1836, Washtenaw County was visited with a destructive rain storm
William Kirkland arrived in Livingston County on April 18, 1836; he named the village of Pinckney after his brother, Charles Pinckney Kirkland. Kirkland wed Caroline Stansbury in 1835; her brother, James, was the first postmaster on February 25, 1837. The village was platted and recorded on August 9, 1837.
William S. Maynard replaced George J. Jewett as Village President in 1836; Maynard also started the Ann Arbor Land Company that same year, and built a home at Main & William St. that would later become the Elks Lodge at 338 S. Main St. Stock owners of the Ann Arbor Land Company included William Maynard, Elijah Morgan, Charles Thayer, Samuel Denton, Augustus Garrett, and Daniel Brown. Garrett (below) served as Mayor of Chicago, 1843-1846, after being Alderman, 1840-1843; he was also a highly successful auctioneer, but passed away in 1848 at the age of 47.
Construction began on May 18, 1836 on the Detroit & St. Joseph Railroad which was chartered in 1831; it completed construction between Detroit and Dexter by 1840, but ran out of money. It was incorporated for $2 million and renamed Central Railroad of Michigan in 1846 reaching Kalamazoo.
James F. Joy moved to Detroit in 1836 after graduating from Dartmouth and Harvard Law School; he became School Inspector in Detroit, and purchased Michigan Central Railroad in 1837. Later, Joy was elected to the Michigan State Legislature and became a University of Michigan Regent
The Wisconsin Territory was created July 3, 1836
The Founding Meeting of the Michigan Anti-Slavery Society was held on November 10, 1836 in Ann Arbor; Theodore Foster and Guy Beckley were two of the local leaders
Rev. John Davis Pierce, a Congressional minister, was appointed Superintendent of Public Schools in Michigan in 1836-1841; Pierce later published The Journal of Education, 1838-1840, was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1847, helped to open Michigan Normal College in 1850, and became Washtenaw County Superintendent in 1867. Pierce Hall was named in his honor along with Pierce Middle Schools in Grosse Pointe, Waterford and Redford. Pierce graduated from Brown University in 1822 with classmate Horace Mann in 1819; Pierce attended Princeton Seminary School while Mann went to Law School. Mann was Librarian at Brown while Pierce was there.
Daily stagecoach travel between Chicago and Detroit was established in 1836
G.W. Smith was Ann Arbor's first dentist in 1836
Samuel Ruthruff purchased 80 acres in Superior Township in 1836 just south of Frain's Lake
The Bank of Ypsilanti was chartered in 1836
The coal mining industry began in Michigan in 1836
Over 200,000 people traveled through the Detroit port in 1836 as travel through the Great Lakes greatly increased
Maine Lumber Baron, Charles Merrill, purchased land in Michigan in 1836, and moved to Michigan after the Panic of 1837; by 1848, he built sawmills in Muskegon, Saginaw and Falmouth. His daughter, Lizzie, married Thomas W. Palmer in 1855.
Edwin Lawrence came to Ann Arbor in 1836
A New Guide for Emigrants to the West including sketches of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Arkansas was published in 1836
On June 28, 1836, James Madison died
Hanover Park became Ann Arbor's First City Park in 1836; it is at 333 Packard between Division and Madison
John Glenn received a 140 acre land grant at North Lake in 1836 (A Tale of Two Lakes)
The Cody Farm was purchased at 670 Textile Rd. in 1836; the Cody's were relatives of Buffalo Bill Cody
Originally named Bronson after eccentric Titus Bronson who was run out of town, it was renamed Kalamazoo in 1836
Claudius Britton sold 141 acres to Washtenaw County in 1836 for $1200; it is now Washtenaw County Farm Park. A "poor" house and insane asylum was built in 1837. A brick building known as the Washtenaw Infirmary was constructed there in 1917, but it was vacated in 1967. An exercise trail was built there in 1976, and Project Grow began using it for gardening.
Augusta Township was founded in 1836 by Judson Durkee; the first post office was established at Paint Creek in 1832, and the community of Willis became official by 1889
An informal proposal held in Ann Arbor on December 14 at the Frostbitten Convention was accepted, 62-10, that Michigan cede the strip of land in Northern Ohio known as Toledo to Ohio in exchange for the Upper Peninsula. Mason Stevens was reaffirmed as Michigan's Governor, and John Scott Horner became Secretary of the Wisconsin Territory.
On August 22, 1836, the First Presbyterian Church was founded in a log schoolhouse built by John Allen
On November 3-December 7, 1836, Martin Van Buren defeated William Harrison and Hugh White in the 1836 Presidential Election; there were 1.5 million Americans who voted, and different states voted at different times. Only 10% of Americans voted. Michigan had 3 electoral votes in its first Presidential Election; all went to Van Buren.
Ann Arbor's Oldest Buildings
January 26, 1837 Michigan became the nation's 26th state with Detroit as its Capital; on March 18, 1837 the University of Michigan was created under the Organic Act and governed by a Board of Regents appointed by the Governor. Geologist Henry Schoolcraft named many Michigan counties. At the time of statehood, Michigan had 36 counties and a population of about 200,000.
Forten School was established in 1837 serving York and Pittsfield Township pupils; Carpenter School was established at Packard and Carpenter, and Roberts School was established at Michigan Ave. and Carpenter Rd.
Alva Freer moved to Lima Township and Joseph Frisbie to Sylvan Township in 1837
In 1837, Ann Arbor's population was 2,944 and Ypsilanti was 2,280 with 21,817 in the County
The Detroit, Plymouth and Ann Arbor Turnpike Company was chartered on March 22, 1837 to build the first plank road in Michigan; there were 202 plank roads built in Michigan
The President's House at the University of Michigan was completed in 1837 after the village of Ann Arbor offered the Regents of Catholepistemiad two 40 acre parcels of land to move to Ann Arbor March, 1837; Alexander Jackson Davis was hired in 1838 as architect.
Panic of 1837 shut down the Bank of Washtenaw which was chartered on March 26, 1835
The Anti-Slavery Society of Detroit was established on April 26, 1837
Wiard's Orchards was founded by George Wiard in 1837
The Agra Famine of 1837-1838 in India resulted in over 1 million deaths
Carpenter School at Packard & Carpenter was established in 1837; it was named for Ezra Carpenter (Ann Arbor School History)
The first newspaper in Ypsilanti was the Ypsilanti Republican in 1837 by a young man named Wallace
The Towner House was built in Ypsilanti in 1837
Ann Arbor Thespian Society introduced "Pizzarro or the Death of Rollo" in 1837
D.W. and C. Bliss opened a jewelry store, and E.P. Dwight opened a book store in Ann Arbor
John Norvell became a U.S. Senator in 1837; he moved to Michigan in 1831 as Postmaster of Detroit, and also became a Regent at the University of Michigan
On July 4, 1837, Michigan's first steam locomotive, Adrian, was launched; there were 23 private railroad companies in Michigan
The Michigan Times began its publication August, 1837, but ceased on October 27, 1840; it was Democratic
Robert McClelland of Monroe became a Univerity of Michigan Regent in 1837 after turning down the State Attorney General and Treasurer positions; he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1838 and rose to Speaker of the House in 1843, and later was elected to the U.S. House, 1843-1849, and Michigan governor, 1851-1853. He was appointed U.S. Secretary for the Interior under President Franklin Pierce, 1853-1857
Zina Pitcher became a Regent at the University of Michigan, 1837-1852, and was elected Mayor of Detroit, 1840-1843. Pitcher was appointed Assistant Army Surgeon by President Monroe in 1822, and achieved the rank of Major and rose to Chief Army Surgeon by President Jackson. He was elected President of the American Medical Association.
Between 1787 and 1837 more than two dozen life insurance companies were established in America, but fewer than a half dozen survived; the sale of life insurance in American began in the 1760s, and promoted by Presbyterian ministers for distressed widows and children. Episcopalian priests also created a comparable relief fund in 1769
After the Toledo War, Ann Arbor won a bid to for the new site of the University of Michigan in 1837 which held its first classes in 1841 and graduated 11 men in 1845. Henry Philip Tappan became its first President in 1852. Students were required to attend daily chapel services, and church on Sundays. (War of 1817)
The First United Methodist Church was dedicated in 1837; John Baughman was the first preacher, and established the Methodist Society in 1827; they established their first church in 1830.
Proctor & Gamble was founded October 31, 1837
Elijah Parish Lovejoy, a Presbyterian Minister and Newspaper Editor, was murdered at Alton, Illinois by a Pro-Slavery mob after speaking out against the ills of slavery on November 7, 1837
On February 3, 1838, the first train reached Ypsilanti (Ann Arbor Railroad History) (Underground Fugitive Slave History: Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti) Depot Town was established in Ypsilanti
On February 8, 1838, A. Kern established a new brewery in Upper Village
The Tuomy family arrived in Scio Township from Kerry, Ireland in 1838; Timothy and Joahanna Tuomy purchased one of the first farms in Washtenaw County with 280 acres on June 6, 1835. They had 9 children including Cornelius L. Tuomy, born in 1843. (Tuomy Papers)
On March 20, 1838, an electrical storm, torrential rainfall, and disastrous wind contributed to the death of John Allen's nephew, Tommy Welch
Depot Town was established in Ypsilanti in 1838 by Mark and Rocceta Vail Norris
The King Grocery Store was founded in 1838 in Ypsilanti
The Washtenaw County Jail was moved from Rumsey Square to North Main Street in 1838
Edward R. Everett replaced William S. Maynard as Village President in 1838
The Ann Arbor Journal began publication in 1838 by Seaman and Cole; it continued through August 4, 1847, and became The Washtenaw Whig by S.S. Shoff, a University of Michigan graduate; Schoff and his brother, Charles, also a University of Michigan graduate, produced the paper. Charles moved to Champaign, Illinois, and his brother owned one of the first bookstores in Ann Arbor on the Franklin Block. On September 26, 1855, it was renamed The Ann Arbor Journal by Seaman and Cole which continued through 1868. It was Republican.
William Lambie came to Ypsilanti in 1838
By 1838, there were 70 pupils attending school at the Academy at Ann Arbor
In July, 1838, Asa Gray was appointed as a Professor of Botany at the University of Michigan; he was entrusted with $5,000 to establish a library
On July 11, 1838, Levi Rogers became the first postmaster at Fredonia; the post office operated until July 31, 1901
Map of the United States in 1839
The Detroit Boat Club was founded on February 18, 1839; it is the oldest boat club in America
Abner Doubleday was credited with the establishment of baseball in 1839
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church built a chapel in Ypsilanti in 1839; it was enlarged to be a 16' x 24' facility in 1845, and enlarged again in 1858
Jackson State Prison opened in 1839
William S. Maynard was reinstated as Village President in 1839
Judge Robert S. Wilson came to Ann Arbor in 1835, and built a home as 126 N. Division St. in 1839; he resided there until he moved to Chicago in 1850. The home was sold to John Welles, and had other owners until 1893 when it was sold to George Wahr, noted bookseller and stationeer, who married Emma Staebler. Their daughter, Nathalie Wahr Sallade lived in the home.
Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1839
Ypsilanti Chronology, 1839-1912
Earle P. Gardiner started the daily newspaper, Daily Michigan Argus, January, 1839, but it ceased publication March 14, 1839 after one issue of the Morning Chronicle. On July 25, 1939, it became The Democratic Herald. T.N. Caulkins began as its publisher on August 28, 1939 to December 28, 1842. On February 1, 1843, it became the Michigan Argus with E.R. Powell and Orrin Arnold as editors; they renamed it, True Democrat, on December 15, 1845. E.R. Chase took control of the True Democrat on December 19, 1845. The True Democrat and Michigan Argus were continued by Chase and Arnold on February 6, 1846, and Sanford & Brothers gained control of the paper on November 2, 1847, but The True Democrat ceased publication in 1849. The Michigan Argus continued under Cole & Gardiner until December 29, 1854 when it became the Weekly Michigan Argus. Elihu B. Pond took control on January 5, 1855 through October 10, 1879.
The first Michigan State Fair was held at Ann Arbor in 1839; it was unsuccessful with only two exhibitors, and another wasn't held until 1849 at Detroit. It was the first State Fair held in the United States, and moved permanently to Detroit in 1905. It ended in 2010 after a 160 year run. Suburban Collection Showcase (History of the State Fair in Pictures)
First Train reached Ann Arbor on October 17, 1839
Sophia Pierce, a clairvoyant physician, came to Ann Arbor in 1838; she wrote a column in the Ann Arbor Courier
Miss Mary Clark began her female seminary school November, 1839 with her sister, Chloe; Miss Mary Clark was described by Adolphus Felch as the best educated, best read, and most interesting lady he ever knew, and she was also described by others as an incomparable teacher. (Ann Arbor School History)
On December 3, 1839, Pope Gregory XVI issued In Supremo Apostalatus which condemned Negro slavery in America; however, the Catholic Church nurtured slavery with Catholic leaders including St. Augustine, Pope Martin I, and St. Thomas Aquinas who stated that the institution of slavery derives from and is instituted by God, is beneficial to slaves and masters, condemning people to encourage slaves to escape and seek freedom, that slavery is punishment for sin, and justified by natural law.
Robert's Corner was originally a stage coach stop; the house was built in 1840, and it became W.H.L. Roberts Tavern at the corner of Michigan Ave & Carpenter in Pittsfield Township
The first record for Groundhog Day was from the diary of James Morris of Morgantown, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1840 as a myth of the Pennsylvania Dutch
By March, 1840, four Professor's Houses were built on the University of Michigan Campus; two faced South University Avenue near the President's House, and two faced North University Avenue
Dr. Parmenio Davis came to Ypsilanti in 1840, and became Township Supervisor in 1852, Alderman in 1858, Mayor in 1861
William S. Maynard built a home at 338 S. Main St. in 1840
The President's House was completed in 1840; it was the first structure completed for the new University of Michigan campus at Ann Arbor on 815 South University
William Lambert came to Detroit in 1840, and helped organize an underground railroad that allowed over 45,000 slaves to pass through Detroit to Canada for freedom, 1840-1870
Volney Chapin became Village President, 1840-1843
The Orrin White House was built in 1840 at 2940 Fuller Rd.
Patrick Donovan came to Ann Arbor in 1840; he resided on Maiden Lane, and had a grocery store on Broadway
Theodore Hook invented the postcard in 1840; the first American postcard was used December, 1848 (History of Postcards--Golden Age of Postcards--Smithsonian Postcard History)
The Sixth Census of the United States occured June 1, 1840; there were now 2,487,355 slaves (14.57%). Detroit was the 40th largest city in the United States with 9,102 people
United States Population in 1840 was 17,069,453/Michigan had 212,267/Washtenaw County had 23,571/Ann Arbor ballooned to 11,991 and Ypsilanti had 2,419
Michigan had 32 newspapers by 1840; there were approximately 500 saw mills operating in the state
The second paper mill in Michigan was built by J.H. Lund between 1840-1850 in Huron Valley; it was referenced in a 1842 Detroit Newspaper. Volney Chapin purchased half interest in the mill in 1851, but it burned down in 1854. Lund, Chapin and Company built the Geddes Mill in 1854, but sold out and it became Chapin and Company by 1865.
The Old Hero began publication on April 24, 1840, but ceased publication October, 1840 following the election; it was a Democratic Whig publication
By 1840, there were 104 miles of railroads tracks completed in Michigan
On October 30-December 2, 1840, William Harrison defeated President Martin Van Buren in the 1840 Presidential Election; there were 2.4 million Americans who voted, and different states voted at different times. Participation of Americans in the voting increased dramatically from 57.8% in 1836 to 80.2% of eligible voters as states began to drop land ownership as a pre-requisite for voting rights. Still, only 14% of Americans voted.
The U.S.S. Michigan was launched on December 5, 1840, and commissioned on September 29, 1844; its name was changed to the U.S.S. Wolverine in 1905
Underground Railroad Timeline, 1841-1870 (Underground Railroad in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County) (Ypsilanti's Underground Railroad Past) (Saline)
Mason Hall was the first educational building devoted to instruction on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor; it was started in 1840, and completed in 1841
The Signal of Liberty began publication on April 18, 1841 by N. Sullivan represented the views of the Anti-Slavery Society, and had a readership of 2,000 from 1841-46; it became the Michigan Liberty Press on February 5, 1848 and moved to Battle Creek. Guy Beckley, John Geddes, Laura Smith Haviland, Aray Asher, and Samuel Dexter were some of the area abolitionists who helped runaway slaves; the Old Central Brewery was one of several hiding spots. The Starkweather Farmhouse at Ypsilanti which was built in 1844 was another spot used for hiding slaves; John and Mary Ann Starkweather employed Elijah McCoy, a famous negro inventor. Leonard Chase was another Ypsilantiian active in the Underground Railroad movement. Richard Glazer was another anti-slavery activist that helped the cause of many slaves. In Saline, Presbyterian Pastor, J.G. Kanouse, John Lowery, and William Harwood helped negro freedom seekers.
On May 13, 1841, the Wesleyan Methodist Church was formed as a result of the division on the slavery issue with Michigan Methodists
State Bankruptcies in 1840 for Michigan and 8 other states from the Panic of 1837 led to the Bankruptcy Act of 1841 on April 19
Leopold Pokagon died in 1841
In 1841, the U.S. Post Office employed 14,290 men
John Augustus developed the concept of probation in 1841
Caleb and Desire Ormsby sold property on Traver Road in 1841 to Josiah Beckley, Robert Davidson and William R. Perry; it became School District #16 at 1202 Traver Blvd. It was sold to Jonathan Lund, Horatio Doty and Lycurgus Edgerton; later, it was occupied by Minnie Ely.
In 1841, Alabama Abolitionist, James Birney, moved to Saginaw
Journal of a Trip to Michigan in 1841 was published by Lansing B. Swan
President William Harrison died of pneumonia on April 4, 1841, one month after taking office
Rev. Thomas Holmes came to Chelsea July, 1841, and was pastor at the Congregational Church; he later served as 3 time President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society, 1881, 1891 and 1895
On July 4, 1841, the first train arrived at Dexter
The death of Mary Rogers shocked the nation on July 28, 1841; it inspired Edgar Allen Poe's story in 1842, The Mystery of Mary Roget
The first College at the University of Michigan was established in 1841, The College of Literature, Science and Arts with 2 teachers and 7 students
Michigan Map in 1842 by Henry Schenck Tanner
Detroit organized their public school system on February 18, 1842
Joseph Tarr Copeland came to Michigan in 1842, and settled at St. Clair by 1844; he was elected county judge on November 3, 1846, and then became Deputy Collector and Inspector of Revenue by 1848, President by 1850, and Treasurer by 1851. He also served in the Michigan Senate, 1850-1851, and was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court, 1852-1857; he purchased 6,370 acres of temberland in Midland, Saginaw, Bay, Ogemaw and Gladwin counties by 1854. He was a General in the Union Army during the Civil War, and built "The Castle" at Orchard lake by 1870 on 90 acres; the property later became Michigan Military Academy, 1877-1908. He moved to Orange Park near Jacksonville, Florida in 1878 where he resided until his death in 1893; he was married 53 years, and also served as a judge at Clay County, 1881-1887.
On February 18, 1842, Detroit Public Schools was established
In March, 1842, a Detroit Newspaper reported that the census reported 85 stores in Washtenaw County, and 157 Schools with 5,650 pupils. Salem Township had the most schools with 14, but Ypsilanti had the most pupils with 603
Crawford Long was credited with the establishment of anesthesia on March 30, 1842
Mutual of New York (MONY) was founded in 1842
On December 7, 1842, Charles Freeman of Ypsilanti, the tallest man in the world at that time measuring somewhere between 6'10" and 7'3" and weighing 330 lbs., became the first American Heavyweight Boxing Champion after traveling to the British Isles since March, and defeating Bill Perry, known as the Tipton Slasher, after 70 rounds of fighting on December 6 with another 37 rounds the following day. Freeman contracted tuberculosis in 1845, and passed away on October 18, 1845 at Winchester, England. Reports said Freeman could lift over 2,000 lbs.; he was named "The American Giant" and the "Michigan Mastodon."
Although skiing dates back to ancient times, the first modern skiing events were organized in Norway in 1843 with ski jumping dating back 1809; skiing became popular in North America in the late 1860s with trains able to transport skiers to mountains
On March 4, 1843, the Second Congressional District in Michigan was created; Lucius Lyon, a Democrat from Bronson and former University of Michigan Regent, 1837-1839, became the first Congressman (Lyon Papers)
On March 8, 1843, 16 Michigan Counties were renamed from their original names: Alishcum, Anamickee, Chenoquet, Kanotin, Kautawaubet, Kaykakee, Michilimackinac, Meegisee, Mikenauk, Negwegon, Notipekago, Okkudo, Shawono, Tonedagana, Utwattin, and Wabasee to Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, Mackinaw, Mason, Montmorency, Osceola, Otsego, Roscommon, and Wexford
William R. Thompson replaced Volney Chapin as Village President in 1843
On May 1, 1843, a quarrel between Patrick Dunn and Charles Chorr left Dunn dead by gunshot; Dunn have previously assaulted Chorr on June 21, 1842. On November 25, a jury found Chorr guilty of 1st degree murder, and sentenced to hang; however, he escaped and was never to be heard from in Ann Arbor again.
On June 1, 1843, Isabella (Bell) Baumfree became a Methodist and renamed herself as Sojourner Truth; she spoke in Battle Creek in 1856, and moved there in 1866 where she resided until her death in 1883
By 1843, there were 51 mills in operation in Washtenaw County
Charles Dickens published Oliver Twist in 1843; his major works were published from 1836-1870 including David Copperfield in 1849 and Great Expectations in 1861, and he is considered the greatest writer in English history behind William Shakespeare
Ypsilanti Sentinel, 1843-1848 (Library of Congress)
Gordon Hall was completed in Dexter in 1843
Dexter built its second public school in 1843 on Broad Street for $10,000; it had 6 rooms, and was used for 13 years
William Davis built a home in Ypsilanti designed by Arden Ballard in 1843 at 218 N. Washington St.; when Davis died in 1851 and his wife, Mary, died in 1883. The property was purchased by the Ladies Literary Club in 1913 from Edward Davis.
The Michigan Argus restarted its operations as a daily newspaper in 1843 under E.R. Powell and Orrin Arnold
Edwin Baruch Winans from from Unadilla Township to Hamburg Township Fall, 1843 after his father died
The first Christmas Cards were sent in 1843
Methodist Minister, Guy Beckley, was a leader in Ann Arbor for the Anti-Slavery movement; he published Signal of Liberty and resided at 1425 Pontiac Trail (This Old House)
Judge Robert S. Wilson had a home built in 1843 at 126 N. Division; it was sold to George Wahr in 1892
Andrew Ten Brook left the Baptist Church of Detroit where he was Pastor to become the Chair of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy at the University of Michigan. He was the fifth Professor chosen to lead the University along with Douglass Houghton, Joseph Whiting, George Palmer Williams, and Abram Sager. The four Professor's Houses were built in 1839 and 1840 on South University to accommodate these esteemed faculty.
The "Know-Nothing" Party was founded in 1844; it was also known as the Native American Party and the American Party, and was considered a Right Wing Anti-Immigrant particularly Anti-Catholic/Irish/German. It claimed over one million members by 1854, but was non-existent after the Civil War
St. Mary's Catholic Church was established at Chelsea in 1844
Tecumseh Hotel was built in 1844 in Ypsilanti
Cobblestone Farm was built in 1844 by Stephen Mills at what is now 2781 Packard Rd. at the front of Buhr Park; Dr. Benajah Ticknor bought the property in 1835 from Ezra Maynard
The final French Industrial Exposition was held from May 1 to June 29 with 3,960 exhibitors; the event began in 1798 to show improvements in technology and progressive agriculture
Samuel Morse sent a telegraph 44 miles on May 24, 1844
The Starkweather Farmhouse was built in 1844 at 1266 Huron River Drive by John Starkweather and Mary Ann Newberry who were married on June 5, 1839. John Starkweather was a real estate entrepreneur , and was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction by Governor Mason in 1841 with John Pierce. Elijah McCoy was an employee on his farm. The Starkweathers resided on the farm for 34 years, and moved to 130 North Huron in 1875; John died in 1883. The farmhouse was demolished in 2003.
East Ypsilanti was established in 1844 after a dispute in taxes; it continued through 1858
The Coon Hunter began publication June 1844 by Orrin Arnold
The Treaty of Wanghia was signed on July 3, 1844 between the United States and China
Attorney Olney Hawkins who came to Ann Arbor in 1832 replaced William R. Thompson as Village President in 1844
Thomas McCue came to Ann Arbor Spring, 1844 to take his mother, Ann Allen, 47, back to Virginia; her daughter, Sarah, married Dr. Addison Waddell, on January 20, 1848. Ann, an Ann Arbor founder, stayed in Virginia until she died on November 27, 1875. (McCue Papers)
The Ypsilanti Sentinel began to be published in 1844 with I.M. Edmunds, John Van Fossen, Arden Ballard and M. Towne in support of the Whig Party; Charles Woodruff purchased the paper and became its editor
Stephen Foster, the Father of American Music, wrote 200 songs, 1844-1864
On September 17, 1844, the Ann Arbor Lodge of Freemasons reorganized after the Morgan Incident
The Mill-boy of the Sashes began publication October, 1844
November 1-December 4, 1844, James Polk defeated Henry Clay in the 1844 Presidential Election; there were 2.7 million Americans who voted, and different states had different election times. Only about 13.5% of Americans voted.
On December 4, 1844, Michigan Central College was founded in Spring Arbor; it would later move and become Hillsdale College in 1855
On March 3, 1845, Florida was admitted as the 27th state
On March 4, 1845, John Smith Chipman, a Democrat from Centreville, became the new Congressman replacing Lucius Lyon in the 2nd Congressional District
On March 17, 1845, the rubber band was invented by Stephen Perry
On March 18, 1845, Johnny Appleseed died at Fort Wayne, IN at the age of 70
Gilbert Shattuck was elected Washtenaw County Sheriff, 1845-1846; he owned a shoe and boot store
Benjamin Disraeli published Sybil in 1845; he became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1868-1881, after winning a seat in the House of Commons in 1837 as a conservative. Liberal William Gladstone also served as Prime Minister, 1868-1892.
On April 10, 1845, a great fire destroyed a third of the city of Pittsburgh causing $6-12 million in damage
A fire destroyed the Michigan Central Train Station in 1845 at Ann Arbor
The first German Church was built at Washington and First in 1845
St. Thomas Catholic Church was established in 1845 on E. Kingsley St. after the efforts of Father Thomas Cullen, Priest of the Diocese of Detroit 1833-1862, began in 1839 to build a Catholic Church in Ann Arbor
A German School was established in 1845 in the basement at Bethlehem Church on First St. (Ann Arbor School History)
Ann Arbor's population in 1845 was 3,030 with 39 African-Americans
Probate Judge George Sedgwick replaced Attorney Olney Hawkins as Village President, 1845-1849
On May 2, 1845, Deforest Phelps, 23, was murdered at Peninsular Mills Dam; Sayre Reeves who operated Star Bending Company in Azalia was responsible
John Allen won a seat on the Michigan State Senate, 1845-1848
On June 8, 1845, Andrew Jackson died
The first graduation ceremony at the University of Michigan was in 1845 with 11 men earning degrees
Stephen Mills built a home for H.H. Brinkerhoff at 9180 Saline-Milan Rd. in 1845; it was sold to John Burg in 1874
Calvin Fillmore, brother of President Millard Fillmore, 1850-1853, bought 100 acres in Scio Township in 1845
On July 4, 1845, a picnic was held on Belle Isle Park, formerly Hog Island, it was the largest city park in America at 982 acres, larger than Central Park in New York
Frederick Douglass published his autobiography in 1845 about his life as a slave
New York Life Insurance Company was established in 1845
Rufus Porter established Scientific American magazine on August 28, 1845
The Irish Famine, 1845-1852, resulted in 1 million deaths and Ireland losing 20-25% of its population to death and immigration
Beta Theta Pi became the first fraternity at Michigan, July, 1845 and Chi Psi the second December, 1845; Chi Psi had the first fraternity house where Forest Hill Cemetery stands
Salem Township was re-surveyed in 1845 by Harvey Parks
On October 10, 1845, the Naval Academy was established at Annapolis, Maryland
On December 29, 1845, Texas was admitted as the 28th state
Detroit's population by 1845 was 13,065
Alpheus Felch served as the 5th Governor of Michigan from January 5, 1846-March 3, 1847; he came to Michigan from Maine, and moved to Monroe in 1833. He was appointed State Banking Commissioner in 1838 after serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, 1835-1838, and was also State Auditor in 1842. He moved to Ann Arbor in 1843. He was later elected as U.S. Senator, 1847-1853. Felch served as Tappan Professor of Law, 1879-1883.
On February 23, 1846, the Liberty Bell was cracked after being rung on Washington's Birthday
In 1846, Isaac Van Woert swore in an affidavit to a justice of the peace in Ann Arbor that he had been visited by the ghost of Martha Mullholland who told him she had been murdered by a doctor at the behest of her brother-in-law, James Mullholland, to prevent her from returning to Canada. The legend claims Mullholland committed another murder, and dumped the body in Frains Lake. This is the Legend of the Dixboro Ghost. (MLive)
Samuel Pettibone surveyed Freedom Township in 1846.
A.C. Van Raalte was the spiritual leader of 53 Dutch immigrants who founded the city of Holland in 1846
The Third Cholera Pandemic went from India to Russia in 1846, but may have begun as early as 1837; it killed over 1 million people in Russia, and lasted until 1863. It killed over 52,000 in Great Britain.
On January 28, 1846, the Ann Arbor Daily Argus restarted again
70,000 Mormans migrated to Utah in 1846 after the assassination of Joseph Smith in 1844 and the Missouri Morman War in 1838; Brigham Young became their leader, and the first governor of Utah
Jacob Doremus tried to name the area, Doremusville, in honor of his deceased wife, but other residents preferred Delhi Village in 1846
In April, 1846, a log cabin was built by David James and other Chi Psi Fraternity members on the property that would become the Forest Hill Cemetery
On April 25, 1846, the Mexican-American War ensued through February 3, 1848; it resulted in the Mexican Cession from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Michigan became the first state to abolish the death penalty in 1846
It is believed that the four famines in China in 1846, 1849, 1810, and 1811 caused over 45 million deaths
Daniel Sloan and Volney Chapin purchased Yellow Mills from Judge Dexter in 1846 and erected a Mill at Bell Rd. and Dexter-Pinckney Rd. (then called Stage or Plank Rd.)
Madeleine Bertrand and Magdelaine Laframboise died in 1846
George DeBaptiste came to Detroit in 1846
On June 16, 1846, Pope Pius IX was coronated; he served a Pope until his death on February 7, 1878, the longest tenure of any Pope in modern Catholic History other than St. Peter
On August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Museum was established
On December 28, 1846, Iowa was admitted as the 29th state
Samuel Denton, a University of Michigan Professor of Physics and Internal Medicine, founded Denton or Dentonville at Eastern Ypsilanti near Canton and Belleville in 1847; he also served as a Senator in the State Legislature, 1845-1848, was one of the original Board of Regents at the University of Michigan, and served as Dean of the Medical School
On January 13, 1847, the Ann Arbor Lodge of Freemasons was chartered as Oriental Lodge No. 15
Stephen Bromley McCracken, Ann Arbor Clerk and Collector, began publishing the Washtenaw Whig in 1847
The first telegraph office was set up in 1847 at the Train Station
Michigan Manual 1847
On March 4, 1847, Edward Bradley, a Democrat from Marshall, replaced John Smith Chapman as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District; however, he passed away on August 5, and the seat was vacant until December 6 when Charles Stuart, a Democrat from Portage, replaced him
The First Congregational Church was organized on March 23, 1847; many parishioners separated from the First Presbyterian Church on the issue of negro slavery
State Capitol moved from Detroit to Lansing in 1847; Lieutenant Governor Charles Bush cast the deciding vote, and he resided in nearby Genoa Township in Livingston County. Ann Arbor lost its bid to become the State Capitol; other contenders included Marshall, Battle Creek, Albion, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lyons and Byron in Shiawassee Township. (Michigan State Capitol History)
The Bronte Sisters published Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey in 1847
The North American Typhus epidemic of 1847
John Stoughton Newberry graduated from the University of Michigan in 1847; he was later a congressman and industrialist
On July 1, 1847, the first U.S. Postal Stamp was issued
Lodi Academy was initiated by Rufus Nutting, a Dartmouth graduate, in 1847; he intended to help students prepare to enter the University of Michigan
On October 13, 1847, Augustus D. Hawley died unexpectedly; he served in the State Legislature since 1840
The first two foreign students enrolled at the University of Michigan in 1847
The first Washtenaw County Fair was held in 1848 at the house and yard occupied by the Catholic School
The University of Michigan Medical School was founded in 1848; it was the second College with its first graduating class in 1852. The school opened in 1850 with 100 students who were charged $5 for 2 years of education; the first graduating class had 90 graduates.
Revolutions of Europe in 1848
The California Gold Rush began on January 24, 1848; several Ann Arborites and Washtenaw County people sought their fortune there including Ann Arbor Founder John Allen, future Michigan Governor Edwin Winans, etc.
The Free Soil Party was established in 1848; they wanted to limit slave trading from coming to Northern States
B'hoy's Eagle began publication in 1848 by Col. Crocket; it was a satirical paper
The Fair Society erected a log cabin 28 x 40,' 14' high with an 8' porch with 167 names inscribed in its walls in 1848 of the County's Pioneers
The Communist Manifesto was published on February 21, 1848 by Karl Marx and Friederich Engels at London, England
On February 23, 1848, John Quincy Adams died
Horace Carpenter was elected Supervisor of Pittsfield Township, 1848-1850; he was a carpenter and a surveyor, and son of Ezra Carpenter
Peter Tuite came to Dexter from Ireland in 1848; he was Register of the Deeds, 1864-1866, and County Clerk, 1874-1876, and passed away at the age of 50
The city of Michigan was renamed Lansing in 1848 after New York Chancellor and Albany Mayor, John Lansing Jr.
The Michigan State Capital moved from Detroit to Lansing in 1848
On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin was admitted as the 30th state
On July 19, 1848, the first women's rights convention was held at Seneca, NY
On September 20, 1848, the Free Soil Convention was held in Ann Arbor. Ann Arborite, Edwin Lawrence was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, 1848-1857, and then served as Circuit Court Judge before being appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court, 1857-1874. He edited the Michigan State Journal, 1836-1940.
Lewis Cass lost the 1848 Presidential Election to Zachary Taylor on November 7, 1848; there were 2.8 million Americans who voted which was less than 13% of all Americans
The South Wing of University Hall was built in 1848, and completed in 1849; together with Mason Hall, it completed University Hall
On March 3, 1849, the U.S. Department of Interior was created
On March 4, 1849, William Sprague, a Whig from Coldwater and Circuit Minister in Southwestern Michigan, replaced Charles Stuart as Congressman in the 2nd Congressional District; however, Stuart won his seat back in 1851
William Finley replaced George Sedgwick as Village President in 1849
The Detroit Tribune began in 1849 as The Daily Tribune; James Scripps moved to Detroit in 1849, and became its Editor in 1852 with Andrew Fruehauf as owner. It became the Detroit News by 1877.
Ulysses Grant was a resident of Michigan in 1849
In 1849, there were 558 sawmills in Michigan
On May 17, 1849, the St. Louis Fire killed over 4,500
Yellow Mills was given a post office at Base Lake on August 30, 1849; Miles Y. Hood was postmaster
In 1849, Michigan Normal School was opened in Ypsilanti with 122 students enrolled by 1853; its first building building was dedicated on October 5, 1852. Adonijah Strong Welch, a 1849 University of Michigan graduate, was its first President, 1851-1865, after his participation in the California Gold Rush; Welch was elected U.S. Senator in Florida, 1868-1869, and served at Iowa State President, 1869-1883.
John Barry became Michigan's only 3 Term Governor in 1849
Helen McAndrew arrived in Rawsonville in 1849, and became the first female physician in the area in 1850 as she moved to Ypsilanti
In 1849, Ypsilanti High School was founded as Union School; Byron Cutcheon, a University of Michigan graduate, was one of its early principals. Ypsilanti High School is the 3rd oldest high school opened in the State of Michigan, and 72nd oldest in the United States.
Henry David Thoreau published Civil Disobedience in 1849
Elisha Congdon's house burned down in 1849 at Chelsea
The First Congregational Church was established at Chelsea in 1849
On September 25, 1849, the first Michigan State Fair was held at Detroit
Edgar Allen Poe passed away on October 7, 1849 at the age of 40; Poe's short stories, essays, poetry and other literary works of mystery and the macabre inspired detective and science fiction genres
On December 7, 1849, Delphone LaLaurie died; she had been torturing and murdering her slaves since 1831 in New Orleans
By 1850, Life Expectancy was 38 years; if a person lived to 20, they could expect to live for another 40 years, and if a person lived to 30, they could expect another 34 years. The leading causes of death at that time were Tuberculosis, Dysentery, Cholera, Malaria, Typhoid Fever, Pneumonia/Influenza, Diptheria, Scarlett Fever, Meningitis, and Whooping Cough.
By 1850, there were 380 miles of railroad track completed in Michigan
By 1850, Michigan had 58 newspapers
The Present State of the Methodist Episcopal Church and The Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church were published in 1850; Hymns for the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1851
Pinkerton's Detective Agency was founded in 1850 at Chicago by Allen Pinkerton
Eaton Mills was originally founded as Cordova Corners in 1850 with a very large sawmill run by the Eaton family; it was a lumber settlement. James Sherman was its first postmaster on June 24, 1878. Paint Creek was a nearby farming settlement. A railroad depot was built in 1881.
John Allen left Ann Arbor in 1850, and went West to seek a fortune in the Gold Rush as did Edwin Baruch Winans from Hamburg March, 1850
The Old Medical Building was completed in 1850; it was demolished in 1914
The oldest known picture of Ann Arbor is the staff of the Michigan Argus in 1850 with Editor and Publisher Lawrence Washington Cole in the middle; he came to Ann Arbor in 1838 from Albion and married Jane Ann Finch of Saline on March 4, 1847, and passed away in 1894 (Oldest Picture from each State)
The Three Fifths Compromise was reached in 1850 and a stricter Fugitive Slave Law was passed; there were 23 million Americans in 1850 with nearly 10% of the population being foreign born immigrants
By 1850, it is estimated that over 100,000 slaves escaped from the Underground Railroad (Underground Railroad in Detroit and Kalamazoo); there were 231 "free black people" in Washtenaw County in 1850
Midwest Railways in 1850
Ann Arbor population in 1850 was 4500 (5th largest in Michigan, but it may have been the second largest behind Detroi), 28567 in Washtenaw County (3rd largest county in Michigan), 21019 in Detroit, 397654 in Michigan, and 23 million in the USA. Nearly 37% of Michigan's population came from New York State while 34.33% of the State's Population was born in Michigan. The largest European country in the state's population was German with 9,292 immigrants.
By 1850, there were 58 newspapers in Michigan
Abra Hurd had Stephen Mills built her a home at 1880 Textile Rd. in 1850 in Pittsfield Township
Paul Cousins, a Dexter Teacher, Councilman and Rotarian, founded Cousins Heritage Inn at Dexter in the 1850s
The McCollum House was built by Stephen Mills in 1850 at 4576 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.
The Sidetrack Bar & Grill was established in Ypsilanti in 1850
Nathaniel Hawthorne published A Scarlet Letter in 1850
Bernhard Stroh opened the Stroh Brewing Company in 1850 (How to Blow $9 billion: The Fallen Stroh Family)
Harper's New Monthly Magazine began publication June, 1850; it was founded by John, Joseph, James and Fletcher Harper, and circulation zoomed to over 50,000 within 6 months
On July 9, 1850, Zachary Taylor died
George Miles passed away on August 25, 1850; he moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 to study law, and was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court, 1846-1850. He was also a University of Michigan Regent.
On September 9, 1850, California was admitted as the 31st state
Charles Woodruff, Editor of the Ypsilanti Sentinel, married Mary Marcia Jones, one of the earliest settlers of Ann Arbor and daughter of Captain James Jones, on October 29, 1850
Map of the United States in 1850
By 1850, there were 56 orphanages in America after the first one was established in 1729
Bernhard Stroh founded the Stroh Brewing Company in 1850 at Detroit
Campus Martius was built at Detroit in 1850
As It Was In The Beginning, 1850-1870, Part II
Timeline of Michigan Copper Mining, 1851-1900 (Pre-History to 1850)
On March 11, 1851 John Allen, Co-Founder of Annarbour died at the age of 53 after leaving Ann Arbor for the California Gold Rush; Ann Arbor incorporated as a city in 1851. There were 72 University of Michigan graduates in their first decade, 1840-1849, all in Literary; there were 7 full-time faculty. Michigan earned $16 million of income with 92.6% of the income from state lands. The University of Michigan Medical School was founded in 1848, and graduated 90 physicians by 1852. The School of Law opened in 1859. The University of Michigan Hospital was the first University Hospital in the nation in 1869. 7th Census of the United States
Ann Arbor was incorporated as a city on April 4, 1851
The Great Exhibition was held at London from May 1 to October 15, 1851; it was the first World's Fair with over 6 million visitors
In 1851, the University of Michigan had 17 "foreign" students of 64 total students enrolled as undergraduates; these were considered "out of staters"
Massachusetts was the first state to adopt an Adoption Law in 1851
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company was established in 1851
The YMCA at Ann Arbor was launched in 1851
George Sedgwick, a Whig, became Ann Arbor's first Mayor in 1851-1853; he was formerly a Probate Judge, and served as Village President, 1845-1849, and relocated to Chicago in 1853 with his partner, James Monroe Walker, and were solicitors for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company through 1875. Walker was an 1849 University of Michigan graduate who became President of that railroad company, 1870-1875.
First Ward School was established on State St. in 1851; it was later renamed West Hall (West Hall History) (Ann Arbor School History)
Congress Street Fire in Ypsilanti in 1851
Herman Melville published Moby Dick in 1851
A fire destroyed the grist mill at Mill Creek owned by Thomas Martin; it was rebuilt with new ownership by Thomas Peatt and Alldredge.
Hope College was founded in Holland in 1851

Buchoz Block in 1851 on Detroit St. & Fifth Ave.
Detroit's population reached 26,000 by 1851 with 600 brick and 4,000 wooden buildings
The Taiping Rebellion in China, 1851-1864, left 20-100 million people dead
On September 18, 1851, the New York Times was founded; it has the second largest circulation in the United States and has won 122 Pulitzer Prizes
Zachariah Chandler was elected Mayor of Detroit in 1851; he lost the race for Governor in 1852, but was elected U.S. Senator in 1857 and served until 1874 when he became Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party.
David Burton, husband of Emaline Copeland, came to Michigan in 1852, and purchased a 90 acre farm in Scio Township just west of Roscoe Copeland's farm
The first graduating class for the University of Michigan Medical College had 90 graduates; by 1852, there were 101 students who graduated as undergrads. There were 151 students enrolled at the University of Michigan for the 1850-51 school year.
A look at Detroit in 1852
The Michigan Central Railroad was completed from Detroit to Chicago in 1852 with 270 miles of track laid with the first train on May 21; the project began in Detroit on May 18, 1836
The Town Hall School was built on the Geddes Farm in 1852 at the corner of Morgan and Thomas Roads; it taught students yearly from the 1880s through 1957 with 97 teachers on staff over 105 years. The schoolhouse was rebuilt in 1895, and moved to the campus of Eastern Michigan University on July 7, 1987 as a symbol of the University's dedication to teacher education. (Ann Arbor School History)
Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in 1852 by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Dexter Ferry came to Detroit from New York in 1852
On June 29, 1852, Henry Clay died; he was the leader of the Whig Party, 1811-1852, Congressman and Speaker of the House, 1811-1825, U.S. Senator and architect of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and American (Economic) Plan, Secretary of State, and ran for the Presidency three times
Harvard graduate, Sidney Davy Miller, began a law firm in Detroit in 1852 at the age of 22; F.H. Canfield also joined the enterprise, and Lewis Paddock joined the firm in 1893 after graduating from the University of Michigan Law School. It became one of the nation's leading law firms
Samuel Colt began lobbying Congressmen for the purchase of his guns for military in the 1850s
Muehlig Funeral Chapel was founded in 1852 by Florian Muehlig on 307 S. Main St.; it moved to its present location at 403 S. Fourth Ave. in 1929
On August 12, 1852, Henry Philip Tappan was unanimously elected President of the University of Michigan at a salary of $1,500 per year; the Regents first offered the position to Henry Barnard of Connecticut. After Barnard turned down the offer, John Hiram Lathrop, Wisconsin Chancellor, was also considered. Tappan moved to Ann Arbor October, 1852.
On September 9, 1852, William Fletcher passed away at his home in Ann Arbor at the age of 64; he was a Judge in Wayne County who served on the Michigan Territorial Council, 1830-1832, and was the first Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court in 1836. He served as a University of Michigan Regent, 1842-1846.
The first Intercollegiate Athletic event in America was held between clubs from Harvard and Yale in 1852; it was a 2 mile rowing match which Harvard won.
On October 24, 1852, Daniel Webster died
On November 2, 1852, Franklin Pierce defeated Winfield Scott in the 1852 Presidential Election; there were over 3 million Americans who voted, and his only child, Benjamin, 11, died on January 6, 1853 in a train accident near Andover, MA
City Brewery was established in 1853 (Forgotten Brewery Caves) on 206-222 South First St.; it was G.F. Hauser's City Brewery in 1860, John Reyer's City Brewery in 1868, and Ekhardt Brothers Brewery in 1872. The Panic of 1873 bankrupted the brewery. Ann Arbor Central Mills acquired the property in 1882. In 1921, Ernest Lohr bought the mill buildings to use as a feed store until 1939.
The Kempf House was built in 1853 by Henry DeWitt Bennett, Secretary and Steward at the University of Michigan, 1869-1883, at 312 S. Division St.
Erwin B. Tremain replaced George Sedgwick as Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1853
James Munroe Walker served as Washtenaw County's First Prosecuting Attorney in 1853; he came to Ann Arbor in 1847, and served as City of Ann Arbor Attorney in 1848
Lower Town Map 1853
The Children's Aid Society was established in 1853 by Charles Loring Brace; they established Orphan Trains in 1854, and the first orphan train arrived at Dowagiac, Michigan on October 1, 1854. The Children's Aid Society sent an average of 3,000 children per year, 1855-1875, to new homes across 45 states, Canada and Mexico. It was estimated that over 250,000 children traveled from 1854-1929 by rail to new homes (Orphan trains in Michigan) including 12,500 placements in 44 Michigan cities
On March 4, 1853, David Noble, a Democrat from Monroe, replaced Charles Stuart for the Congressional Seat in the 2nd District
Classes began at Michigan State Normal College at Ypsilanti on March 29, 1853 with 122 students
In 1853, Thomas Birkett came from England working as a miller for D.B. Sloan & Co. at Yellow Mills
Frank Staffan established the Staffan Funeral Home at Chelsea in 1853; he built coffins as a cabinet maker and carpenter, and also served as President of the School Board
First United Methodist and Salem Grove United Methodist Churches were established at Chelsea in 1853
Aetna was founded in 1853
Mitchell Map of Michigan in 1853
In 1853, Samuel Codes Watson, an African-America student, was admitted to Michigan's Medical School
On October 16, 1853, the Crimean War broke out between Russia and Turkey
On December 30, 1853, James Gadsen, Ambassador to Mexico, enlarged the borders of Arizona and New Mexico with the Gadsen Purchase for $10 million
By 1854, Ann Arbor had 3,339 people including 34 African-Americans with 244 students enrolled at the University of Michigan with 17 instructors
The Bleeding Kansas crisis began January, 1854 following the introduction of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
Earle P. Gardiner and L.W. Cole sold the Daily Argus to Elihu B. Pond in 1854, and circulation increased to 1,800
The Michigan School for the Deaf and the Blind opened in February 1, 1854
Corydon La Ford began teaching anatomy at the University of Michigan; he continued for 40 years until 1894
The University of Michigan became the first public institution to award Engineering degrees in 1854
Union Church began at Ann Arbor on 504 High Street in 1854; it was completed by 1857, and the First Union Society was formed in 1859
Butzel Long was established at Detroit in 1854 by William Austin Moore; he studied at Ypsilanti for two years at Michigan Normal College and then at the University of Michigan where he earned a degree in 1850. Moore served on the Detroit Board of Education, 1859-1865, and was its President; later, he was a Trustee for the Detroit Museum of Art.
Tappan built the Detroit Observatory in 1854; the 3rd largest telescope in the world was installed in 1857
On July 6, 1854, Jackson held the first official meeting of the Republican Party in Jackson, Michigan Under The Oaks; Jackson was founded in 1829 and named in honor of the 7th President of the United States, and was formerly known as the Whig Party
Stone School was established in 1854; it burned down in 1911 (Ann Arbor School History)
On August 19, 1854, the Grattan Massacre at Fort Laramie, Wyoming killed over 4,000 people
President Tappan announced in 1854 that the University of Michigan Library increased their volumes from 4,500 to 5,700 largely due to donations from the citizens of Ann Arbor
James and Lucinda Hinsdale Stone founded the Kalamazoo Baptist College which was later known as the University of Michigan Branch at Kalamazoo since they moved to Kalamazoo in 1843; it became chartered as Kalamazoo College in 1855
The Third Bubonic Plague initiated at Yunnan, China in 1855; it accounted for over 12 million deaths in India and China
Ann Arbor Journal, 1855-1863
On February 12, 1855, the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan was founded on 14,000 acres of state-owned land that originally included 676.5 acres to build the college; it would later be called State Agricultural College in 1861, and was the first institution in America to teach scientific agriculture. College Hall was its first building in 1856; it was demolished in 1918
Henry Waldron, a Republican civil engineer from Hillsdale, replaced David Noble on March 4, 1855 as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District
President Tappan's friend, Jasper Francis Cropsey, came to Ann Arbor in 1855 and painted the Detroit Observatory and a landscape of the campus
Jim Kingsley replaced Erwin B. Tremain as Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1855
Dewitt Clinton Leach became the State of Michigan Librarian, 1855-1857
James Lanman published History of Michigan, from its earliest colonization to the present time in 1855
The first literary references to boyfriend and girlfriend were noted in 1855 and 1856
Michigan Central Railroad was the first in the nation to begin to use the telegraph to control train operations in 1855
On June 18, 1855, the Soo Locks opened
On July 31, 1855, Andrew Blackbird acted as interpreter, translator and official witness to the Treaty of Detroit with the Ottawa and Chippewa
The first paper mill opened in 1855 in Ypsilanti
In 1855, Michigan established the House of Correction for Juvenile Offenders in Lansing; the name was changed in 1859 to State Reform School. Eventually, it was renamed Lansing Boys Vocational School, and it closed in 1972
In 1855, both Alabama and Georgia passed laws permitting workers to sue their employers; Worker's Compensation was initiated
The Michigan Female College was established in Lansing in 1855 by Abagail Rogers
Chief Noonday died in 1855 at the age of 98
Fifth Ward School was established on Wall Street in 1855 (Ann Arbor School History)
Ralph Waldo Emerson spoke in Ann Arbor on "Human Beauty" in January, 1856
William S. Mayard began his third term as Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1856-1858
Union School opened in 1856 (Ann Arbor School History); it was the 4th oldest high school to open in the State of Michigan, and 78th oldest in America. Daniel B. Briggs was its first Principal; it opened with 11 students and 8 teachers. The school was built for $32,000, and the land was purchased for $2,000.
Richard Hooper established a brewery at State and Fuller (High) Streets in 1856; it was later known as Ann Arbor Brewery in 1866 after Richard died and left the operation to his brother, Charles, and son, Frederick
In 1856, Henry Reichle built the Exchange Hotel in Frankenmuth with all-you-can-eat chicken dinners; Reichle ran the operations for 20 years until 1876. The William Zehnder acquired the hotel and remodeled the building; the Zehnder family incorporated the business in 1947, and purchased Fischer's Hotel (founded in 1888 as the Union Hotel) in 1950 which was renamed The Bavarian Inn.
Franklin House Hotel Main at Huron in 1856
The Knight House was built in 1856 at 4944 Scio Church Rd.; a school house called Knight School was built to the east (Ann Arbor School History)
In 1856, Jacob Hangsterfer threw two obnoxious University of Michigan students out of his establishment at Main & Huron Streets; they returned the next night with weapons and demands, and caused a menacing disruption that included damage. No arrests were made, but six students went to Harry Binder's Hotel and Saloon a few nights later following an event at Alpha Nu and crashed a private event. The students were thrown out of the event, and returned later with a mob and killed Binder's dog. As a result of this, no liquor licenses were to be issued east of Division Street.
Mackinac in 1856
On July 9, 1856, James Jesse Strang was murdered at Voree, Wisconsin; he estabished a monarchy at Beaver Island where he moved in 1848, and was one of the leaders of the Morman Church. On July 5, 1856, the most disgraceful day in Michigan history, 2,600 of his followers were herded into steamers from Beaver Island, robbed of their monies and personal possessions, and dispatched on the shores of Lake Michigan
In August, 1856, S.B. McCracken published The Michigan State Register; it became the Local News and Advertiser by July 21, 1857. Lorenzo Davis took over the paper on January 11, 1859, and renamed it, The Ann Arbor Local News. Davis & Burlingame acquired the paper on August 28, 1860, and renamed it The Michigan State News
1856 Cartoon depicting Lewis Cass, Stephen Douglas, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan holding down a Freesoil Democrat on Slavery
Jesse and Isa Stewart donated two lots on the corner of Buffalo and Adams Streets to the Bethel African Methodist Church in 1856; they were runaway slaves who escaped from Virginia in the 1830s. There were only 231 negroes living in Washtenaw County in 1850.
On August 27, 1856, Abraham Lincoln spoke at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo (Other Political Leaders who spoke at Bronson Park)
Henry Bessemer patented the Bessemer Process in 1856
Women's Rights was published in 1856
The Chemical Laboratory was built in 1856
Washtenaw County Plat Map in 1856
Electa Maria Bronson Sheldon Stewart published The Early History of Michigan, from the first settlement to 1815 in 1856
On November 4, 1856, James Buchanan defeated John Fremont and Willard Fillmore in the 1856 Presidential Election; there were over 4 million Americans who voted. Michigan voted for Fremont.
In 1857, a student died at the University of Michigan due to drunkenness during a fraternity initiation
The Agricultural College of the State of Michigan was published in 1857
In 1857, Mack & Company was founded by Christian Mack on Main Street in Ann Arbor; it grew to 12 floors and 24 departments and incorporated in 1895. It closed in 1940.
On March 6, 1857, Lewis Cass, Territorial Governor of Michigan, 1813-1831, was named Secretary of State
Sullivan M. Cutcheon came to Ypsilanti in the 1850s, and was elected to the House of Representatives, 1861-1864; he was the only Washtenaw County Representative to be elected as Speaker of the House until Gary Owen in 1983. His brother, Byron, an 1866 University of Michigan graduate following service in the Civil War where he rose to the ranks of Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel, was elected to the U.S. House, 1883-1891
George Armstrong Custer was admitted to West Point in 1857; he was raised in Monroe
Bethlehem Steel was founded in 1857
Louis Pasteur discovered germs were the cause of disease in 1857
Rev. Gustavus Lemuel Foster wrote, The Past of Ypsilanti in 1857
Gustave Flaubert published Madame Bovary in 1857; he began publishing in 1837
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company was established in 1857
Philip Bach was elected to the school board in 1857 where he served until 1891; Bach was also Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1858-1859 (Ann Arbor School History)
Hutzel's was founded on May 1, 1857 by August Hutzel at 114 S. Main St.; his son, Titus, became a plumber
On March 6, 1857, the Dred Scott Decision was rendered to settle the slave question on citizenship; it ruled that negroes, free or slave, had no citizenship rights
On March 20, 1857, Daniel Brown passed away at the age of 82; he served as a state representative in Vermont before moving to Ann Arbor
Valentine School was established in 1857 at Michigan Ave & State Rd. near Saline
The nation's first Veterinary College was established in 1857 by the New York College of Veterinary Surgeons; hog cholera in the Ohio Valley in 1833, and pleuro-pnemonia (lung plague) of cattle spreading in America from Germany, 1843-1892, helping spur the need for qualified physicians
On June 16, 1857, the Ann Arbor Lodge of Freemasons was chartered as Lodge No. 85 and moved to the 3rd floor of 109 N. Main St.
On August 11, 1857, Simon Holden was waylaid near Chapin's Furnace, shot in the abdomen and robbed of $500; Robert and Esther Fuller and Frank Walker were indicted for the murder on September 11. Esther Fuller was not prosecuted, but both Robert Fuller and Frank Walker were convicted and sent to prison; however, they motioned for a new trial, and the Supreme Court ordered it a year later. When they were returned to the Ann Arbor jail, they escaped before the trial took place, and never recaptured.
On September 7-11, 1857, the Mountain Meadows Massacre occurred in Southern Utah killing 17
On October 28, 1857, Mrs. Henrietta Wagner and her 3 year old son, Oscar, were murdered by Henry Wagner with an ax; he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Jingle Bells was composed by James Lord Pierpont in 1857
On December 17, 1857, the Washtenaw County Historical Society was formed with John Geddes as its temporary chairman
Ebenezer Wells, a physician, built a home at 208 N. Division St. in 1858; he was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1863, served on the Ann Arbor School Board, and was President of First National Bank, 1863-1882 when he died. Wells Street was named in his honor.
Chief John Okemos died in 1858; some believed him to be over 100 although his birth may have been in 1775
Henry P. Jacobs came to Ypsilanti in 1858; he took a job as a janitor at Michigan Normal College, and was ordained as a preacher at the Second Baptist Church on September 18, 1858. He founded the first school for negro children in Ypsilanti in 1863, and later also founded Jackson State University (Natchez Seminary) in Mississippi in 1877; he also served in the Mississippi State Senate.
A Typhoid Fever Outbreak in Detroit in 1858
Scarlet Fever raged in 1858 killing over 2,000 in Massachusetts
Jacob Haller started a jewelry store in 1858 at 22 E. Huron St.
In 1858, a Methodist Episcopal Church was built at 5221 Church St. in Dixboro; it would later become the Dixboro United Church of Christ
On April 2, 1858, the Ann Arbor Gas Light Company was founded at the corner of Beakes, Summit and Depot Streets with $23,000 of capital; Charles Tripp, S.H. Douglass, James Clements, E.W. Morgan, and H.W. Wells were its original directors
Philip Bach replaced William S. Maynard as Mayor in 1858
Edwin Baruch Winans returned from the California Gold Rush to Hamburg in 1858, and purchased a 400 acre farm after being the principal stockholder in the Rough and Ready Ditch Company
The Tappan Oak was dedicated by the Class of 1858 (The Tappan Oak-150 Years of History on the Diag) (Relocation of the Tappan Oak cost $400,000)
On May 11, 1858, Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state
On June 1, 1858, Johann Mueller, 28, a saw mill owner at the southwest coner of Packard and Hill Street was crushed by a log he was moving
On June 25, 1858, James Bush and Horace Richmond were digging a 35 foot well on the premises of L.C. Risdon and W.S. Saunders when the curbing gave way and they were buried beneath 17 feet of earth and rubbish; after an entombment of 26 hours, Bush was rescued and Richmond 4 hours later
In 1858, President Tappan opposed the applications of Sarah Burger, Harriet Patton, and Augusta Chapin for admission to the University of Michigan; the next year in 1859, 1500 Michigan citizens signed a petition for the admission of women to the University
Union School in Ypsilanti was dedicated on August 17, 1858 at West Cross and Washington; it served (Early Elementary and Secondary School in Ypsilanti)
Kalamazoo built their first high school funded by property taxes of landowners; it was challenged with a lawsuit, and the Michigan Supreme Court rules in favor of the city in 1874. This lawsuit and ruling opened the door for all other school districts across the nation to implement the same funding system for public schools
The Ypsilanti Herald began publication in 1858 by Norris & Follett
Lorenzo Davis purchased The Washtenaw Whig from Stephen Bromley McCracken in 1858
Ann Arbor YMCA was established in 1858 by University of Michigan students; it was the second YMCA in Michigan
Joseph Watts home NE corner Liberty at Division in 1858; Watts was a jeweler
The University of Michigan yearbook began publication in 1858 with The Palladium
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates took place in 1858, 7 debates August 21-October 15
The original Ypsilanti St. John the Baptist Catholic Church was completed by December 25, 1858; it was founded in 1845
Ann Arbor Local News was published January 11, 1859 by Lorenzo Davis
On January 27, 1859, Jesse Eugene Tenney became the State of Michigan Librarian, 1859-1869; his wife, Harriet, succeeded him in the post, 1869-1891
Charles Darwin published On The Origin of Species in 1859
On February 14, 1859, Oregon was admitted as the 33rd state
On February 20, 1859, Washtenaw Mutual Fire Insurance Company was established; Munnis Kenny, President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society was one of its founders
Robert J. Barry, an Internal Revenue Collector and Assessor, replaced Philip Bach as Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1859-1861
The University of Michigan Glee Club began in 1859
Amherst and Williams Colleges played the first intercollegiate baseball game in 1859
Charles Darwin's book, On the Origin of Species, articulated his Theory of Evolution in 1859
Gilman & Company was founded in 1859 in New York by George Gilman; it became known as The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P)
Forest Hill Cemetery was built May, 1859; it was designed by Colonel James Lewis Glen on 65 acres. Glen also designed the Highland Cemetery in Ypsilanti in 1863 on 100 acres. (History) Ypsilanti Gleanings
Cross Street Bridge in 1859
School Funds and Laws in Michigan was published in 1859
Oil was discovered in Pennsylvania in 1859; U.S. production in crude oil was 2,000 barrels
Adrian College was founded in 1859
Claudius Buchanan Grant became Principal at Union School in 1859, but left to enlist in the Civil War in 1862
The Follett House opened on July 4, 1859 in Ypsilanti; it was considered the finest hotel between Detroit and Chicago, and Benjamin Follett was Mayor of Ypsilanti in 1860
Thomas Cooley moved to Ann Arbor in 1859 as a Law Professor at the University of Michgan; he was appointed Dean of the Law School in 1877-1884, and was elected to the Michigan Supreme Court, 1864-1884. James V. Campbell and Charles I. Walker were also hired in 1859 for the Law School. Campbell served on the Michigan Supreme Court, 1858-1890. The University of Michigan Law School was established in 1859.
Michigan began open season on white-tail deer hunting on August 1, 1859 through December 31 (DNR), although licences weren't required until 1895
On August 29, 1859, the first insane asylum was established in Michigan at Kalamazoo; it was called Michigan Asylum for the Insane
The Great Solar Storm of 1859 was on September 1-2
The State of Michigan passed a law allowing the organization of high schools in 1859; there were 7 graded schools in 1850, but it grew to 85 by 1860
A fire on the north side of Huron nearly destroyed William Sinclair's flouring mill on November 22, 1859
On December 2, 1859, Abolitionist John Brown was hung after leading a raid at Harper's Ferry October 16-18
Main at Washington in 1860
By 1860, 770 miles of railroad track was completed in Michigan; a new public act passed in 1856 gave railroads control over 3,809,826 acres in Michigan
On February 17, 1860, Ralph Waldo Emerson spoke at Ann Arbor on "Manners and Morals"
Hangsterfer's Hall in 1860; it was built by Jacob Hangsterfer at Main and Washington
In 1860, Cricket was the first organized sport at the University of Michigan
Loomis & Talbott published the first Ann Arbor City Directory in 1860 as compiled by George Hawes in Detroit
The Honolulu House was built at 107 N. Kalamazoo Ave in Marshall in 1860 (Inside the Honolulu House)
Standard & Poor's was established in 1860
The Beal House was built sometime in the 1860s at Fifth Ave. & William St.; the 15 room mansion was demolished in 1957 to make way for the Ann Arbor Public Library
Guardian Life Insurance Company was established in 1860
Frank Whittaker opened a general store in Augusta Township in 1860; the town was named after him, and a train depot was built in 1880 with a post office on January 9, 1882 with William Bishop as its first postmaster
Luther Boyden built a house at 3300 Joy Rd. in Webster Township in 1860
Impressionism began as an art form in the early 1860s in Europe with Monet, Manet, Renior, Degas, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Cassatt, Pissarro, Caillebotte, Sisley, Seurat, Gaugin, Matisse, Morisot, Rodin, Boudin, etc. (10 Most Famous Impressionist Paintings)
Aaron Douglass built a home a 6595 Plymouth Rd. in Superior Township in 1860; he sold the house and farm to John Nanry in 1864
Milton Bradley founded the Milton Bradley Company in 1860, and his first game was the Checkered Game of Life which sold over 45,000 in the first year; it was modernized into the Game of Life in 1960
Washtenaw County Courthouse in 1860
By 1860, Ann Arbor's population was 5,097 (5th largest in the State)/Washtenaw County 35,686 (4th largest in Michigan)/Ypsilanti 3,955/Dexter 856/45,619 in Detroit/State of Michigan 749,113/USA 31,443,321 8th Census of the United States (40,000 Native American Indians were counted only after they renounced tribal rules) By 1860, 38.43% of Michiganders were born in Michigan, and 25.64% of the state inhabitants were born in New York; there were 26,971 immigrants from England, 25,437 from Ireland, and 24,532 from Germany/Prussia.
First Ward School was established in Ypsilanti in 1860 at the old Presbyterian Church on Pearson St.
The only high school in Detroit began to accept female students in 1860
In 1860, the Ann Arbor City Directory listed only one place to buy coal, Widenmann's Hardware at Main & Washington (When Coal was King); Christian Eberbach bought the store in 1878. August Widenmann's son, Robert, was a U.S. Marshall during the Lincoln County War. Widenmann's daughter, Pauline, was an accomplished singer who graduated from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music at the age of 18 and performed at the May Festival; she later married Reuben Kempf in 1883, and was Choir Director at the First Congregational Church.
The Murder at Road Hill House by Constance Kent, 16, of her half-brother, Francis Saville Kent, 3, on June 29, 1860; she served 20 years, 1865-1885, after having her death sentence commuted to life imprisonment, and lived to the age of 100 (The Strange and Distrubing Case of Constance Kent)
On May 22, 1860, Lucy Washburn was found dead at the bottom of her cellar steps in Ypsilanti; her estranged husband, G.W. Washburn, a butcher with an alcohol problem was found guilty of the act.
On July 29, 1860, the worst storm in Ann Arbor's hundred year as 9 inches of rain fell in 2.5 hrs, and the Huron River rose 18 inches in 15 minutes. Allen's Creek swept away every bridge that spanned along Ann Arbor's east-west streets
On August 6, 1860 Latin Professor Henry Simmons Frieze became acting President of the University of Michigan due to the resignation of Bishop Haven; Frieze would be acting President again, 1880-1882, while Angell became Minister to China, and again 1887-1888 while Angell served on the International Commission of Canadian Fisheries. Frieze was credited with helping high schools become accredited.
There were 640 students enrolled at the University of Michigan for the 1860-61 School Year
Oak Grove Cemetery was established September, 1860
On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln defeated Stephen Douglas, John Breckinridge, and John Bell in the 1860 Presidential Election; there were over 4 million Americans who voted with a population of over 31 million including 4 million slaves so less than 13% of Americans voted
Austin Blair was elected Governor of Michigan on November 6, 1860; he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1867. Edwin Baruch Winans of Hamburg was elected to the State House of Representatives
Map of the United States prior to the Civil War in 1860
On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union; they had the highest percentage of their population enslaved at 57%. The first battle of the Civil War was fought at Fort Sumpter on April 12, 1861 with a confederate victory.
On January 29, 1861, Kansas was admitted as the 34th state
A Pro-Slavery Mob of college students beat up Richard Glazier, and attacked the Society of Friends meeting house at 410 N. State St. in protest of his abolitionist stance on slavery on January 30, 1861
Western Brewery was established in 1861 (Beer the Way Ann Arbor Liked It)
Main Street in 1861
On February 23, 1861, an Assassination plot was uncovered on President Lincoln
Henry Philip Tappan addressed Ann Arbor Citizens in 1861 as the Civil War erupted (Tappan's Message to Congress on January 18, 1862)
University of Michigan Student Civil War Captains in 1861 (The Boys of 1861)
As early as 1861, University of Michigan student began referring to themselves as Wolverines
James "Uncle Jimmy" Ottley came to Ann Arbor in 1861, and began work as a custodian at the University of Michigan; he was previously a cabin boy in the British Navy
On March 4, 1861, Fernando Beaman, a Republican who lived in Manchester, Tecumseh and Adrian, replaced Henry Waldron as Congressman in the 2nd Congressional District; Waldron served 3 terms, 1855-1861. The 2nd District was redistricted to the 1st District following the 1860 Cencus in 1862.
The Civil War erupted on April 12, 1861, it was estimated that there were 4 million slaves in America (Ann Arbor during the Civil War); Virginia had nearly 500,000 slaves while Georgia had 460,000 and Mississippi had 435,000. Jefferson Davis became the President of the Confederacy on February 18, 1861.
The 4th Michigan Infantry became active on June 20, 1861 at Adrian under the leadership of William Ward Duffield and Colonel Dwight A. Woodberry with 1025 men and officers; it later had 2324 men with most of Washtenaw County in Company D and K. It was later commanded by Harrison H. Jeffords who died in the Battle of Gettysburg; Jeffords was a practicing attorney at Dexter. There were 12 officers and 177 men killed in action with 1 officer and 107 men dying of disease. It was mustered out of service on June 30, 1864.
Virginia Slaves in 1862
The Battle of Bull Run in Virginia began on July 21.
John F. Miller, a Book Seller and Stationer of Miller & Webster, replaced Robert J. Barry as Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1861; Miller Avenue may have been named in his honor
Second Ward School Opened in 1861 at Jefferson and Fourth St. (Ann Arbor School History)
Franklin Pierce traveled to Michigan to meet with Lewis Cass and McClelland September, 1861 when Detroit Bookseller and publisher of Our Flag, J.A. Roys accused them of plotting treason
On June 18, 1861, the Peninsular Courier commenced operations by C.G. Clark and W.D. Wiltsie; it merged with the Ypsilanti Herald on December 31, 1861, but was reestablished as the Pensinsula Courier February 18, 1862 by Wiltsie and Holmes. It became the Peninsular Courier and Family Visitant on June 21, 1866 by Alvin Wood Chase, but later became the Ann Arbor Courier on April 7, 1876 when Chase sold out to Rice Beal
Daniel Sloan died in 1861; Thomas Birkett purchased half interest in Yellow Mills with Volney Chapin, and bought out his interest in 1863. Birkett renamed the mill, Dover Mills, after his home in Dover, England, and purchased 425 acres in Dexter Township including Prospect Hill which was later known as Peach Mountain after he planted nearly 2,000 peach trees and 100 pear trees (Bell Road Bridge--A Bridge to the 19th Century)
The Detroit House of Corrections was established in 1861 near Eastern Market; the city purchased 1,000 acres between Plymouth and Northville Townships in 1919, and began a prison camp there in 1920. The new prison was built there in 1930 for $2.5 million, and it was shut down in 2004
On November 6, 1861, John Innes was found lying dead on a sidewalk in front of Stebbins & Wilson's store on Maynard St. He left a grocery store of Edward Earl on Ann St. at 10 p.m. the previous evening in the company of Barnard Hankins, both intoxicated, and on their way to obtain lodgings; his death was deem to be accidental.
Julia Ward Howe was inspired to write the Battle Hymn of the Republic after visiting Abraham Lincoln at Washington, DC
Yale granted the first Phd. in 1861
The 14th Regiment was mustered into service at Ypsilanti on February 13, 1862 with 925 officers and men; it was mustered out of service on July 18, 1865 with 1629 members with 36 killed in action, 163 died of disease, 1 died in a Confederate Prison of desertion, 17 died of wounds
On March 3, 1862, Chester Arnold killed Henry Feldman with an ax in Ypsilanti after a quarrel about a woman; Arnold was found guilty and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
March 28, 1862 University of Michigan Commencement
On April 11, 1862, Abolitionist Wendell Phillips spoke at Ann Arbor after an invitation from the Students' Lecture Association at the Congregational Church at Fifth and Washington; he helped many to change their loyalties from Pro-Slavery to Anti-Slavery
On April 21, 1862, John Hancock Insurance Company was established
Daniel Sawan Twitchell became Prosecuting Attorney for Washtenaw County in 1862; he was an 1860 University of Michigan graduate, born in Scio Township. He moved to Kansas City, Missouri after the Civil War in 1865; Colonel Twitchell was a candidate for Governor in 1876.
Uriah Lawton became Principal at Union School in 1862 (Ann Arbor School History)
On May 15, 1862, the U.S. Department of Agriculture was created
Diag in 1862
On May 20, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed into law the Homestead Act; this law permitted settlers 160 acres to be given away if the owners maintained and improved the property. An owner had to be at least 21, and reside on the property for at least 5 years. Over 270 acres was given away to 1.6 million settlers, most of the land was west of the Mississippi River. This law was enlarged in 1916 to be increased to as much as 640 acres, but the opportunity ended in 1986. One of the largest land rush was in Oklahoma in 1889 when over 50,000 people gained over 2 million acres when Indian lands were acquired.
On July 1, 1862, the Revenue Act was passed and signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln; taxes were 3% on incomes of $600-10,000 and 5% on incomes above $10,000, and the Commission of Internal Revenue was created to collect taxes
On July 7, 1862, Stoney Creek (Paint Creek) was given a post office with Calvin Stone as its postmaster; it operated until July 15, 1905
The 20th Michigan Infantry was organized August 15-19, 1862 at Jackson, Michigan; it listed 1,728 men with Company B, D, F, H and K being from Washtenaw County (Saline Civil War Soldiers)
On August 25, 1862, the City of Ann Arbor sent a letter to President Lincoln protesting his appointment of Ira Mayhew of Albion as tax collector for the IRS
The Dungan Revolt in China, 1862-1877, left over 20 million dead
The Battle of Antietam in Maryland on September 17, 1862 resulted in over 23,000 deaths; it was the record for the day of the largest loss of American lives
Deck the Halls was composed in 1862 by Thomas Oliphant
The Michigan Cavalry Brigade was created on December 12, 1862 at Washington, DC; it consisted of the 1st, 5th, 6th, and 7th Michigan Cavalry Regiments under the command of Joseph T. Copeland; they were sometimes called, "The Wolverines." General George Armstrong Custer was promoted to Brigadeer General commanding the Wolverines on June 29, 1863. A Monument was raised in their honor at Gettysburg.
On December 17, 1862, Major-General Ulysses S. Grant issued General Order. No. 11 which ordered expulsion of Jews in his military district which included Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky; at the insistence of President Lincoln, Grant revoked the Order on January 17, 1863
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863; it freed over 3 million slaves in 8 states (150th Anniversary in Michigan) Despite the Emancipation Proclamation, Black Codes began in the South
On January 17, 1863, William Bentley was killed by John Roche in Dexter; Roche was convicted, but fined only $25 as his action was taken in self-defense.
On February 17, 1863, Michigan's first Colored Regiment was founded; the 102nd Infantry with a negro population of 1,600 in Michigan. They were called "Corps d'Afrique."Charles Luther Barrell won a Congressional Medal of Honor and died at Ann Arbor on April 18, 1914. (Colored Troop)
William Makepeace Thayer published The Pioneer Boy, and How He Became President on Abraham Lincoln in 1863
On March 4, 1863, Charles Upson, a Yale Law School graduate and Republican who lived in Constantine and Coldwater while ascending to Michigan Attorney General in 1861, replaced Fernando Beaman as Congressman in the 2nd Congressional District
A Race Riot in Detroit killed 2 people on March 8, 1863 (Ann Arbor population in 1860 was 5097, 35686 in Washtenaw County, 45619 in Detroit, 749133 in Michigan, and 31 million in the USA); in the 1865-66 school year the University of Michigan had 1205 students.
Slave Owners in Michigan included Lewis Cass, John R. Williams, Joseph Campau, Alexander Macomb, Charles Beaubien, McDougall, Abbott; Brush, Jean Francois Hamtramck, Gouin, Meldrum, Dequindre, Louis Beaufait, Louis Groesbeck, Francis Livernois and Jean Rivard, etc. (Mapping Slavery in Michigan)
Michigan State Gazetteer and Business Directory was published in 1863 by Charles F. Clark
The Vicksburg Campaign in Mississippi began on March 29, 1863
State Street in 1863
Joseph Sterling planted the first wine vineyard in Monroe County in 1863; he opened the state's first winery in 1870
Horace Carpenter was elected Washtenaw County Treasurer, 1863-1864; Carpenter Road was named in his honor (Biographical Wiki)
Charles Spoor, a harness and saddle manufacturer with a shop in the Albion Block, replaced John F. Miller as Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1863; he came to Ann Arbor in 1835
Ann Arbor established its first bank under the National Bank Act of 1863, First National Bank was founded by Christian Eberbach, Elijah Morgan, Christian Mack; Ann Arbor had been without a bank between 1846-1863 after the Bank of Washtenaw became insolvent
On June 25, 1863, Henry Philip Tappan was removed as President of the University of Michigan; Tappan's son, John, was fired as University Librarian. Ann Arbor residents called the Regents, "jackasses," and protested. There were only about 600 students at Michigan, and most were gone on Summer break. Tappan immediately left to return to Europe where he remained until his death in 1881. Bishop Erastus Haven was President, 1863-1869
Old Haven Hall was built in 1863; it was originally called the Law Building with the rock donated by the University of Michigan Class of 1862. The Law School began in 1859 with its first graduating class in 1860, but it didn't have its own building until 1863 at South State and North University
Andrew Dickson White, University of Michigan Professor of History and English Literature, 1858-1863, became the first President of Cornell University in 1863; Dickson later became U.S.. Ambassador to both Germany and Russia, and was the first President of the American Historical Association
By 1863, there were 652 students, 266 undergraduates and 386 in the Medical or Law Schools, at the University of Michigan representing 19 states and Canada
The Fourth Cholera Pandemic came from the Ganges Delta of the Bengal Region of India; it is believed it killed over 600,000 including over 50,000 Americans by 1875
On June 20, 1863, West Virginia was admitted as the 35th state
On July 1-3, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania left over 50,000 casualties; Colonel Harrison Jeffords died on July 3 at the age of 28 (Jeffords Find a Grave), and buried at Dexter with over 2,000 attending
On July 13-16, 1863, New York City Draft Riots broke out following the passage of the National Conscription Act on March 3 for males, 20-45, with 120 deaths and over 2,000 injuries
Boat on Potomac River July, 1863
Frederick Pease became Director of Music at Michigan Normal College in 1863; he was Professor of Music, 1858-1909, and Pease Auditorium was dedicated in his honor on October 11, 1915
Judge Dexter died in 1863
Daniel Lace Quirk moved to Ypsilanti in 1863 after living in Ann Arbor and Detroit; he helped establish the National Bank of Ypsilanti in 1864, and built a large woolen mills in 1865, then the Peninsular Paper Company in 1867. He had been an apprentice carpenter to Comstock Fitch Hill in Ann Arbor who lived on Liberty St. and owned a mill, and later Quirk became Postmaster at Belleville, 1852-1854. Quirk Find a Grave
Martin Luther D'ooge became Principal at Ann Arbor High School, 1863-1865; he was a Professor at the University of Michigan, 1868-1870 and 1889-1897 (Ann Arbor School History)
Fannie Richards founded a private school for negro children in 1863 at Detroit at Rivard near East Lafayette
Harper Hospital was founded in Detroit in 1863
On September 17, 1863, John Depew, City Supervisor, was murdered in Chelsea and robbed of several hundred dollars in Sylvan Township; after as many as 10 people were suspected of the crime, Henry Cleveland, was arrested, tried, and convicted of the murder, and sentenced to life in prison.
In 1863, President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving as a National Holiday
In December, 1863, Luke Blackburn met with Godfrey Hyams and Stuart Robinson at the Queen's Hotel in Toronto with a plot to infect 5 Northern cities with yellow fever; the plot included paying Robinson $60,000 and to deliver a trunk to President Lincoln with clothes infected with yellow fever. Blackburn was elected Governor of Kentucky, 1879-1883.
The Titabawassee Boom Company was established in Saginaw in 1864 by Charles Merrill, Wellington Burt, and Amasa Rust (Burt's Grandaughter calls Lumber Legaca a curse)
The Norton Family came to Ypsilanti in 1864
William Lambie Diaries, 1864-1871; Lambie and his daughter are pictured above at their home on North River St.
On March 1, 1864, The Ypsilanti Commercial was founded as a Republican newspaper; Charles Rich Pattison, an 1850 University of Michigan graduate and former Baptist Pastor, was the editor; he continued through 1887 when he moved to Florida (Male Suffragette)
On March 3, 1864, the Ypsilanti True Democrat published its first issue
David Henning's Cooper Shop in 1864 at 417 Detroit St.; he came to Ann Arbor in 1836 from Ireland, and became wealthy manufacturing barrels and staves for the Union Army. Moses Rogers bought the building in 1871; he died in 1888.
Edward P. Allen graduated from Michigan Normal College in 1864, and the University of Michigan Law School in 1867; he became a Prosecuting Attorney for Washtenaw County, U.S. Congressman, and Mayor of Ypsilanti
Chauncey Millen, U.S. Collector for the Internal Revenue Service and Dry Goods/Grocery Dealer built a home at 1550 Washtenaw in 1864
Michigan Counties in 1864
Andrew Ten Brook was appointed Librarian at the University of Michigan
In the Spring of 1864, the Juvenile Aid Society was established as an auxiliary to the Ann Arbor Soldier's Aid Society; Libby Allmendinger was elected as the first President, Gertrude Williams the Vice-President, Anna Krapf was Secretary/Treasurer, and Sybil Lawarence was the previous acting President and Secretary. There were as many as 20,000 Ladies Aid Societies that were established during the Civil War.
Highland Cemetery was founded at Ypsilanti in 1864
John Stoughton Newberry, an 1847 University of Michigan graduate, founded the Michigan Car Company in 1864 at Detroit
Alvin Wood Chase established a printing store, Dr. Chase Steam Printing House, at the corner of Miller & Main St. in 1864; he opened a printing plant in 1868. His book, Dr. Chase's Recipes had a collection of home remedies. He published his first recipe book of 68 pages in 1859; it expanded to 396 pages by 1870, and 660 pages by 1874. By 1915, it was 1405 pages although he passed away in 1885.
Irish immigrant, Timothy McCarthy, started a lumber business in Ann Arbor on June 20, 1864; he built farmhouses and barns; his business grew over the past 150 years to become one of the largest commercial construction companies in America
On July 2, 1864, an Assassination attempt was made on President Lincoln at Fort Stevens; an officer standing next to Lincoln was shot in the leg
In August, 1864, an Assassination attempt was made on President Lincoln by a sniper as he rode home; the bullet passed through his hat.
On October 31, 1864, Nevada was admitted as the 36th state
The first postal money orders were issued by Montgomery Blair in 1864; the first money orders were issued in Michigan on November 1, 1864
On November 8, 1864, President Lincoln defeated George McClellan in the 1864 Presidential Election; there were over 4 million Americans who voted
University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor by 1865 (University of Michigan Historic Buildings)
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 15, 1865 at the age of 56; he issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. George Colton Maynard, son of Mayor William Maynard, was a witness to the murder. Booth was killed by Boston Corbett on April 26. Anton Eisele built a monument at Sharon Township prior to his death in 1887 to honor Lincoln; Eisele built his home and the Eisele Marble Works at 216 Catherine St. with his brother, John in 1868
Ebenezer Wells, a physician, was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1865 replacing Charles Spoor
Dold School at the corner of Wagner and Ellsworth was established in 1865
What Miscegenation Is! and What We Are to Expect Now that Mr. Lincoln is Re-Elected was published in 1865 by L. Seaman
Train routes in 1865
Detroit Public Library opened in 1865 with 5,000 books
On May 5, 1865, the Civil War ended; there was an estimated 750,000 dead (about 2% of the U.S. population at that time) after 384 battles and over 8,000 hostilities in 23 states and 7 territories. 90,000 Men from Michigan served in the war; there were 34 Michigan Infantry Regiments, 11 Cavalry Regiment and 600 men enlisted in the Union Navy with 14,753 soldiers dead. Michigan had the 7th most deaths by state of the Union States; New York had nearly 40,000 deaths with both Ohio and Illinois had over 30,000 each. There were over 30,000 "Colored" or Negro Soldiers who died. It was estimated at 20% fo the Civil War deaths occurred on the battlefield while 80% were as a result of wounds, disease and injuries that were unable to be treated on a timely basis. It is believed that the Klu Klux Klan was founded December, 1865 by former Confederate soldiers in Tennessee. (Michigan Civil War Monuments) Black Code Laws were passed in the South
Daniel Kellogg' Medical Works in 1865; he wrote An Explanation of Clairvoyance in 1866, and one of Ann Arbor's most unusual citizens died in 1876 at the age of 41. He was born in Pittsfield Township in 1834 in a log house on Chicago Rd. (U.S. 112). He performed his medical "wizardry" by communicating through the spirits of Walapaca and owosso, two Native American men; Daniel and his brother, Leverett, marketed Kellogg's Liver Invigorator and Magic Red Drops to help cure patients with mail order diagnosis. Daniel's son, Albert, carried on his practice following his death.
Union School held their commencement June 30, 1865
David Porter Mayhew became the new Principal at Michigan Normal College after the resignation of Adonijah Strong Welch in 1865
St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church were established in 1865 at Chelsea
The First Unitarian Church was established in 1865 at Ann Arbor with Charles Brigham as its first minister with 40 members with services in the old Courthouse; it moved to purchase a building at Fourth and Ann St. by 1867
The University of Michigan Palladium Yearbook had a rival publication, The Castaglia, which began publication in 1865; however, it was only published for 5 years until it was revived in 1890, but it ceased publication in 1897 when The Michiganensian started
On July 5, 1865, the Secret Service was formed
In 1865, Dexter and Ann Arbor faced off in a baseball game on the Diag
University of Michigan Medical School in 1865
From 1841-1865, every student at the University of Michigan paid a matriculation fee of $10 plus an annual fee of $5; the Regents increased that fee in 1865 to $20 for non-residents, and doubled the annual fee to $10
Pharmacist James Vernor returned from the Civil War, began a pharmacy at 235 Woodward, and created a ginger ale soda pop in 1866 aged in barrels; it was the first soda pop in America. Ginger Ale was first developed in Ireland in 1852. Vernor was elected Detroit Alderman in 1888, and passed away in 1927. A Ginger Tale
The Lohr House was built by Stephen Mills at 4456 Lohr Rd. in 1866
The Croswell Theater was built in Adrian in 1866, it is the oldest theater in Michigan and named after Charles Croswell; he had a law partnership with Thomas Cooley since 1855
Ann Arbor began its street car system in 1866
Ypsilanti celebrated Emancipation Day on August 1, 1866
The Battle Creek Sanitarium was opened on September 5, 1866; a new structure was built in 1868, it burned down in 1902. The structure was rebuilt in 1903, and closed in 1989. This facility was the largest treatment and recovery facility in the state for decades, and nationally recognized for its therapeutic work; it may have been the first sanitarium in the United States.
Dr. Alvin Wood Chase delivered over 3,000 babies since his arrival in 1856; pictured above is his Steam Printing House, 1864-1868, at 301-305 N. Main St.
On September 12, 1865 at the Colored Men's Convention, John Wesley Brooks was nominated as President; it was the second convention held in Michigan, the first was in 1843
Indian Camp at AuSable in 1866
There were 1145 students enrolled at the University of Michigan for the 1865-66 School Year
On October 6, 1865, Dr. Richard Fletcher donated 750 Volumes from his Law Library to the Michigan Law School
The Ladies Library Association was formed on March 19, 1866 when 35 women started a small subscription library in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church; Miss Sarah Barry was the first librarian, and 346 books were purchased. By April, 1866, they had 79 members with 892 books, and they moved to Hangsterfers Hall
Dr. Hale built a mineral spring house on N. Seventh between Huron and Miller in 1866, but it burned down in 1880; it accommodated 80 people
Michigan Furniture Company was established in Ann Arbor in 1866; it became Keck Furniture in 1879
Nestle began in Switzerland in 1866
Michigan played its first varsity baseball game in 1866 defeating Ann Arbor 33-11; baseball was Michigan's first varsity sport
The First United Methodist Church moved to State & Washington Street in 1866.
The medical thermometer was developed in 1866 by Sir Thomas Clifford Allbutt; it could take one's temperature in five minutes
William S. Maynard, Department Store owner and Four-Time Mayor of Ann Arbor, committed suicide on June 18, 1866 shortly after replacing Ebenezer Wells as Mayor; he suffered from depression, and was considered to be the wealthiest man in Ann Arbor when he died. He served as Village President, 1836-1838, 1839-1840, and Mayor, 1856-1858, and 1866.
Oliver Martin, a physician, became Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1866; he was City Marshall in 1865 after moving to Ann Arbor in 1843, and introduced the first hearse in the city when he buried his own child
North University in 1866
Adam and Anton Schaeberle built a row of buildings on 112-122 West Liberty between First and Main St.; John Schaeberle taught astronomy at the University of Michigan
The Dexter Cider Mill opened in 1866; it was established by Frederick Wagner, and the Wagner's owned the Mill for 75 years
Ann Arbor Agricultural Works was established in 1866 by Lewis Moore and his son, Eli, as an agricultural implement factory on 3 acres under the Broadway Bridge. In 1874, a Fifth Ward War Memorial was unveiled at the cemetery; it was the first war memorial established at Washtenaw County.
In 1866, Pope Pius IV declared that slavery is not contrary to divine or natural law
Vacuum Oil Company was founded in 1866
Breyer's was founded in 1866
The Orissa Famine in India in 1866 killed 2 million people
The Finnish Famine, 1866-1868, resulted in 150,000 deaths, 15% of Finland's population at that time
Jesse and Frank James, Confederate Guerilla Soldiers, went on a robbery and killing spree following the Civil War, 1866-1876, until April 3, 1882; the press portrayed the James brothers as some types of "Robin Hood Heros" and their criminal behavior as adventures
The Grand Army of the Republic was founded on April 6, 1866; it was the first Veteran's Organization in the nation, and the GAR Building was built in Downtown Detroit in 1866 (Detroit News)
The Indian and Pioneer History of Saginaw Valley was published in 1866
Football first began in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan in 1866
Alice Boise Wood attended Greek classes at the University of Michigan as an unregistered student
On September 5, 1866, the Western Health Reform Institute was opened in Battle Creek
Parke-Davis was established October 26, 1866 by Dr. Samuel P. Duffield, a 1854 University of Michigan graduate, who began a drug store in 1860 at the corner of Gratiot and Woodward Ave. in Detroit, and Hervey Parke who previously owned a hardware store at Portage Lake. Early History of Parke-Davis It was the the oldest and largest pharmaceutical firm in the United States.
Daniel Sanborn began working on Fire Insurance Maps in 1866; he was contracted by Aetna Insurance to make the maps (Sanborn Maps of Michigan-Library of Congress)
On November 3, 1866, Jean-Baptiste Assiginack died
On December 25, 1866, Mr. Sherman had Mr. Storey arrested after Storey completed repair work at his store in the Fifth Ward of Ann Arbor; Storey hit Sherman with a stool after a conflict between the two that caused his death a few days later, and Storey was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
The First Unitarian Church was founded in January, 1867 in Ann Arbor with Sidney Robins as pastor
Fourth Ward School in 1867
Bank Block in 1867
Prior to 1867, the divorce rate was very low; however, from 1867-1879, it was 3%
Ferry Seed Company was founded in 1867 by Dexter Ferry; he bought out partners, Milo Gardner and Eber Church, from their original company founded in 1856
On March 1, 1867, Nebraska was admitted as the 37th state
Nathan Pierce of Pierceville who settled here in 1832 at the intersection of M-52 and Old U.S. 12 became Ann Arbor Marshal in 1867; he was re-elected in 1869. Pierce was also Supervisor of Sylvan Township.
In 1867, Russia sold the Alaskan Territory to the United States for $7.2 million
Sam B. Revenaugh became one of Ann Arbor's first major photographers in 1867 at the age of 19 after enlisting in the army at the age of 14, and purchasing the business of Mr. Gillett; he continued his business through 1885 at 28 Huron St., and married Alvin Chase's daughter
Michigan State Gazetteer 1867
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument was completed at Detroit by Randolph Rogers in 1867
Andrew Allison, originally from Scotland, came to Grass Lake in 1867, and founded The Grass Lake Reporter; he moved the paper to Chelsea September, 1871 and renamed it, The Chelsea Herald
University of Michigan enrollment reached a high of 1,255 students with 525 enrolled in the Medical College
Michigan Counties in 1867
Washtenaw County began accumulating records for births and deaths in the county in 1867
Dexter Union School was built in 1867 on Ann Arbor Street; it was its first graded school, and its first graduated was Maime Murdock Easton in 1877. It was condemned in 1897.
Costello Hall was established by John Costello in 1867 on the 3rd floor of his general merchandise store into a 300 person hall; Captain C. Lewis, reputed to be a scout for General Custer, gave a lecture on Indians, Bohemian Glass Blowers performed, and a demonstration on bicycle riding was given by a Detroit man
The first student newspaper, University Chronicle, was initiated in 1867 at the University of Michigan; it was the same year that Maize and Blue were adopted as Class of 1867 and University of Michigan colors
Grand Circus Park opened in Detroit in 1867
The cornerstone of St. Andrews Episcopal Church was laid in 1867 at Divison & Catherine St.; the rectory known at Tatlock Hall was built in 1880 along with Page Hall (St. Andrews Papers) St. Andrews Old News
Detroiter James Anthony McGinnes was adopted and became James Bailey; he met James Cooper and began the Cooper and Bailey Circus.
Cornelius Vanderbilt gained control of New York Central Railroad in 1867
On March 16, 1867 Manchester became an unincorporated village
Alfred Nobel of Sweden patented dynamite in 1867
Joseph Lister wrote Antiseptic Principle of the Practice of Surgery in an effort to persuade medical professionals on the importance of cleanliness and hygiene for surgeries
In 1867, G.F. Gaertner started an organ works in his home
Philip Bach opened the Bach & Abel Dry Goods Store with Peter Abel at Washington & Main St in 1867
On June 24, 1867, John Feather became the postmaster at Sharon Plain; it operated until September 18, 1867
On June 28, 1867, Benjamin Franklin Hawkins Witherell passed away; he was admitted to the bar in 1819, and served as prosecuting attorney and judge in various courts in the 1820s through 1840s. He was a University of Michigan Regent, 1848-1852, and Justice on the State Supreme Court in 1857. He owned Section 29 in Ypsilanti Township.
In 1867, Presbyterian Church Pastor, Lucius Delison Chapin, was made Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan
The Manchester Enterprise was established October 1867 by George Spafford; it was purchased in October, 1868 by Mat Blosser
On November 15, 1867, Charles Vivian, an English Comic Singer arrived in New York and began a Social Fraternal Organization, "The Jolly Corks," to perform minstrel shows; they merged and became known as the "Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks" on February 16, 1868. Membership in the organization was limited to only "White" men.
Peninsular Paper Company was founded in Ypsilanti in 1867; it provided news print for the Chicago Tribune, and Daniel Quirk was its founder
Main Street North from Washington in 1868
Jacobson's was founded in 1868 in Reed City, MI by Abram Jacobson
On February 24, 1868, Congress voted to impeach President Andrew Johnson; however, the senate overturned the impeachment
On March 24, 1868, Metropolitan Life was established
Christian Eberbach was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1868
Detroit Medical College was founded in 1868; it would later become Wayne University in 1934, and Wayne State University in 1956
Albert Pattengill became Principal at Union High School in 1868 (Ann Arbor School History)
Ann Arbor St. Thomas Parochial School was established at 324-326 E. Kingsley St. (Ann Arbor School History)
SE Corner Main at Liberty in 1868 by tavern keeper and developer Harry Binder
John Moore Book Store in Ann Arbor in 1868 at the Gregory Hotel Block; George Wahr moved into this space in 1893
The Ann Arbor Democrat began publishing August, 1868 by H.E.H. Bower; it was taken over by John L. Burleigh, B. Frank Bower and Louis Liesemer on September 12, 1878, and also absorbed The Saline Standard. It merged with the Ann Arbor Argus on October 7, 1898 to become The Ann Arbor Argus-Democrat.
A group of women started the Ypsilanti Public Library in 1868 on the second floor of the Arcade Building on North Huron with 175 volumes
The Gilded Age has different dates of inception from 1845 to 1877, and different ending dates from 1889-1917 (Timeline); most people feel it went from after the Civil War until World War I with the Railroad era and American Industrialization at the major highlights. The Victorian Era also was from 1837-1901
In 1868, The Dexter Bulletin was published by Norman E. Allen; it became the Dexter Leader on January 28, 1869 with capital from S.C. Alley (Alley & Wickmere) until May 13, 1869 when Archibald McMillan assumed control until 1876
On May 15, 1868, the first "row" during rush shows "Black Friday" at the University of Michigan with its tradition of hazing freshmen and sophomores
On May 30, 1868, the first Memorial Day was observed in the United States
A History of Howell was published in 1868 by Elisha Smith
Chelsea Savings Bank was established in 1868 by Michael Noyes and George Glazier
On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave negroes citizenship rights, and full citizen rights to naturalized citizens; however, Jim Crow Laws continued in the South to disenfranchise negro rights
Gregory Block in 1868. The streets facing Courthouse Square contained some of the town's grandest commercial buildings. Originally, the northwest corner of Main and Huron was the site of a small, two-story, log block house built by town founder John Allen in 1824. Later expanded and painted bright red, Allen's former home was called "Bloody Corners." It housed a tavern, inn, and store before being replaced by Ann Arbor's first large hotel, the "Franklin House." The imposing Gregory Block was built on this site in 1862. For over a century it provided space for a wide variety of establishments, including a hotel, banks, bars, bookstores, a post office, and Municipal Court offices. It became known as the Masonic Block when Masonic lodges occupied the second and third floors from 1885 to 1926. By the time of its destruction on November 9, 1971 with a fire, the Gregory Block's rich architectural details had been hidden under a facade of blue and white metal panels. The present building was constructed in 1986.
On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment was adopted giving people equal protection, due process, privileges and immunities, and citizenship
The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks were founded in 1868
Dexter in 1868
Chapin's Ann Arbor City Directory 1868
Anton Eisele owned Marble Works at 213 Catherine St.
On November 3, 1868, Ulysses Grant defeated Horatio Seymour in the 1868 Presidential Election; there were over 5 million Americans who voted
O Little Town of Bethlehem was composed by Phillips Brooks in 1868
On January 27, 1869, the "Lost Charter Incident" occured; on March 22, 1869 the Fraternity Lodge No. 262 was founded at 215-217 South Main St.
Men, Women and Ghosts was published in 1869 by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
The Prohibition Party was founded in 1869
University of Michigan Faculty in 1869
Ann Arbor Savings Bank was founded in 1869
On March 4, 1869, William Stoughton, a Republican from Sturgis and Michigan Attorney General, 1867-1869, replaced Charles Upson as Congressman from the 2nd Congressional District
Volney Chapin died on March 13, 1869 at the age of 66
State Street in 1869
The Rajputana Famine of 1869 in India killed 1.5 million people
Alfred Partridge was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1869
Henry Scovill established Scovill Lumber Company in Ypsilanti in 1869
The bridge on Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti in 1869
Detroit began admitting negro students in their in thier public schools in 1869
In 1869, there were 27,000 local post offices throughout the United States
General Philip H. Sheridan was credited with that quote, "The only good Indian is a dead Indian" in 1869; Sheridan also used "scorched earth" tactics during the civil War in 1864 to murder innocent civilians and destroy property in the Shenandoah Valley in an effort to cripple the Confederate War effort.
From 1848 to 1869, the United States went from 109 colleges and universities to 285 although only 2% of Americans attended college; the University of Michigan opened the first university-owned medical facility in 1869 with a 20 bed hospital located in the residence of a former professor.
The first Transcontinental Railroad was completed on May 10, 1869 by Union Pacific Railroad Company; it began in 1863
On June 1, 1869, Thomas Edison filed his first patent, an electrographic vote recorder
The University of Michigan Class of 1869 left a Memorial Rock on the Central Campus near Angell Hall
Methodist Preacher, Benjamin Cocker, was appointed as Chair of Philosophy at the University of Michigan, 1869-1883
On August 2, 1869, a conflict involved Edward and George Bycraft, George and Walter Metcalf, Henry, Elisha, Evan, and Ezra March with Martin Breitenbach who was murdered; after investigation and a trial on November 25, it was deemed that George Bycraft and George Metcalf with responsible for Breitenbach's death. All parties were fined by the court, but Ezra March was sentenced to a year in the penitentiary.
Leo Tolstoy began writing novels in 1852; he completed War and Peace in 1869 and Anna Karenina in 1877
On August 4, 1869, Azalia had its first post office as East Milan with Stephen Fink as its postmaster; Cone was established as West Milan with Lumberman John Cone as its postmaster
On August 7, 1870, Edward Rulloff was arrested; he murdered his wife and daughter, and may have murdered others after serving a 2 year prison term for embezzlement. He was executed on May 18, 1871 (The Horrific and Disturbing Case of Edward Rulloff)
Belleville High School was established in 1869
On September 24, 1869, Black Friday occured when Jay Gould and James Fisk attempted to corner the gold market
University of Michigan Students in 1869
The University Chronicle began publishing September, 1869
September, 1869, George Knisely and Bryan got into a quarrel near the Ann Arbor Opera House; after they were separated by friends, then ensued their quarrel at the depot with Knisely killing Bryan with a pocket knife. Knisely was sentenced to 8 years in prison in October.
On October 22, 1869, a group of Ann Arbor, Howell and Dundee businessmen incorporated the Toledo, Ann Arbor & Northern Railroad; the City of Ann Arbor took out bonds of $100,000 and Ann Arbor Township another $10,000 to aid the company, and they graded 38 miles of road south of Ann Arbor.
First intercollegiate football game played between Princeton and Rutgers November 6, 1869
The Suez Canal opened November, 1869
The American Woman Suffrage Association was founded November, 1869 by Julia Ward Howe and Lucy Stone at Boston, Massachusetts
On November 10, 1869, St. Andrews Episcopal Church was dedicated at 306 N. Division St. (The story of St. Andrews)
On December 28, 1869, William Semple patented chewing gum
By 1870, Ann Arbor's population was 7,363 (5th largest in Michigan)/Washtenaw County 41,434 (4th largest in Michigan)/Ypsilanti 5,471/Chelsea 1,013//Dexter 1,161/State of Michigan 1,184,059/Detroit 79,577/USA 38,558,371; there were 1,112 enrolled at the University of Michigan, and 271 African-Americans in Ann Arbor 9th Census of the United States In 1870, 41.35% of Michiganders were born in Michigan with 20.52% born in New York; there were 7.18% born in Canada. The most immigrants came from Germany, 58,829 ((Prussia, Wurttemberg, Baden, Mecklenburg, and Bavaria), Ireland, 38,987, England, 33,783, and the Netherlands, 12,222.
On January 15, 1870, Thomas Nast, the Father of American Political Cartoons, published, Third Term Panic, using an elephant and donkey to depict the Republican and Democratic parties in Harper's Magazine; although the donkey was affiliated with the Democratic Party since 1837 with Andrew Jackson riding a donkey, Nast popularized those images. He was affiliated with Harper's Magazine, 1859-1886.
John Rockefeller founded Standard Oil in 1870 at Cleveland, Ohio
On March 30, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted allowing a citizen the right to vote regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude
George Sylvester Morris was hired by the University of Michigan in 1870 as a Professor of Modern Languages; he later served as Chair of the Philosophy Department
William Bolgos started Bolgos Dairy Farm in 1870 at Salem Township; he later moved to 3601 Plymouth Rd. in 1914
The Loyal Order of the Moose moved to 326 W. Liberty St. in 1870
Charles Fitzroy Bellows, Mathematic Professor, became the new Principal at Michigan State Normal College replacing David Porter Mayhew. Bellows was replaced in 1871 by Joseph Estabrook, former Principal of Ypsilanti Public Schools, 1853-1866; he continued through 1880.
Israel and Olivia Bigelow Hall moved to Ann Arbor in 1870 from Toledo, OH where they resided since 1857; they were married in Syracuse, New York in 1844 and involved in the women's suffrage movement
Ralph Lane Polk founded the R.L. Polk Company in 1870 in Detroit; they published City Directories through 2013
Albert Pattengill graduated from the University of Michigan in 1868, and earned a Master's Degree in 1871; he served as Principal at Ann Arbor High School in the 1868-69 school year, and joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 1869. He was Chairman of Michigan's Administrative Board of the Faculty, and Michigan's first Faculty Representative to the Western Conference. Albert's brother, Judson, also taught at Ann Arbor High School, and also became Principal there for 32 years; Pattengill Elementary was named after Judson Pattengill. Albert and Judson's cousin, Henry Romaine Pattengill, also a University of Michigan graduate, became Superintendent of Instruction for the State of Michigan, and candidate for Governor in 1914. (Pattengill Family Papers)
Samuel Willoughby Duffield served as Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor, 1871-1874
By 1870, Economist Angus Maddison estimated that the United States was about even with the United Kingdom in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and the only countries with higher GDP were China and India (a British Colony)
Great Britain began to issue postcards without images by their Post Office in 1870
On July 1, 1870, the U.S. Department of Justice was created
Chapin House in 1870 at Ann & Fourth St.
Timothy McKune purchased the Elisha Congdon house in 1870, and built a hotel in 1874; that is where McKune Library was built when it opened in 1959
Presenting the University of Michigan Class of 1870
Michigan's enrollment increased to 1100 students by 1870; the first woman is admitted, Madelon Louisa Stockwell, daughter of Charles Stockwell, one of the first graduates of the University of Michigan in 1845. This culminated a 15 year struggle to admit women to the University of Michigan; the efforts of Lucinda Hinsdale Stone were instrumental to this achievement.
Edwin Uhl, an 1862 University of Michigan graduate, was elected Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney in 1870; he married Benjamin Follett's daughter, Alice; Follett was Mayor of Ypsilanti, 1860-1861. Uhl moved to Grand Rapids in 1876, and was named President of the Grand Rapids National Bank in 1881, and elected Mayor of Grand Rapids in 1890. His parents moved to a farm near Ypsilanti in 1844.
Popkins School was built at the corner of Earhart and Plymouth Rd. (North Trail) in 1870 at a cost of $1,498.95
There were 1200 magazines printed in America by 1870
On June 9, 1870, Charles Dickens, English Writer and Social Critic, passed away at the age of 58
Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch establish the germ theory of disease in 1870, and by 1882 Pasteur developed a vaccine for anthrax and rabies
A History of Kent County was published in 1870
By 1870, there were 110 medical schools in America, and over 5,000 newspapers published
Railroad routes in Michigan in 1870; there were 1739 miles of track completed by 1870
Map of the United States in 1870
In 1870, the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts were formed
The Golden Age of Fraternalism, 1870-1910, where 40% of the adult population were members of some fraternal organization (pdf) Detroit News
The University of Michigan Class of 1870 donated a statue of Benjamin Franklin across the street from University Hall on State Street in 1870 near Union School and the First Congregational Church
Saline established a train depot in 1870
The University of Michigan Football Club started in 1870 with Michigan freshman defeating Union School, 7-5
Cook's Hotel was demolished in 1871, and replaced by a 4 story brick building. It later became the Allenel Hotel in 1911 in honor of founder, John Allen, after a fire damaged it in 1910; it was finally demolished in 1964. The Sheraton Inn was built there in 1967. (Allenel Old News)
Red Book of Michigan 1871
Edward Lorraine Walter, 1868 University of Michigan graduate, became Professor of Latin in 1871
Michigan created its first compulsory school attendance law in 1871 requiring all children, 8-14, to attend school at least 12 weeks a year (Ann Arbor School History)
Main and Liberty in the 1870s
William Harriman, an attorney and Judge, was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1870; he also was elected, 1883-1885, and served as President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society in 1898 and 1907. He resided at 1233 Washtenaw Ave.
Silas Hamilton Douglass, University of Michigan Medical School Dean and Professor, 1844-1877, and founder of the Gas Company in 1858, served as Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1871-1873. He resided at 502 E. Huron, 1848 until his death in 1890.
People born from 1871-1889 were termed as The New Worlders generation
The White Sea traveled by the Ypsilanti Train Depot in the 1870s
Germany was unified on January 18, 1871
J.P. Morgan & Company was founded in 1871
Ann Arbor Police Department on October 24, 1871; appointed as patrolmen were Jermiah Peek, Erastus LeSuer, Joseph Preston, Edwin Gidley and Warren Hamilton. The date of these hires were November 6, 1871. The pay for the marshal was $2.25 a day and for the officers it was $2.00.
The University of Michigan began to admit women in 1871; a key Regent who helped make it possible was George Willard
Great Michigan Fire of 1871 kills an estimated 500 people, and burned 1.2 million acres in Port Huron, Holland, and Manistee (Ann Arbor population in 1870 was 7,363, 41,434 in Washtenaw County, 1.2 million in Michigan, and 38 million in the USA).
David Allmendinger founded Ann Arbor Organ Works in 1871
The Malt House in Ypsilanti in 1871 at 955 Sheridan St. owned by Frederick Swaine until he died April, 1897; it once stood at 111 East Forest Ave. at Forest and River St.
On February 3, 1871, George Wood and George Coleman got into a quarrel while under the employment of John Cowan of Sharon Township; Wood struck Coleman twice in the head with a heavy cane after it was alleged that Coleman assaulted Wood with an ax. Judge Goodyear of Manchester bound Wood over for a trial, but he was found not guilty due to self-defense.
Ypsilanti Firefighters in the 1870s
Hill Opera House opened on August 10, 1871 at Main & Ann Streets with a seating capacity of 1200; it had 1,289 performances by over 9,000 actors including some of the nation's best. It was owned by George D. Hill.
The Scio Township Post Office was transferred to Delhi Mills in 1871 where it remained until 1903
A famine in Persia (Iran) resulted in 2 million deaths in 1871
James Burrill Angell became University of Michigan President in 1871
State Street in the 1870s
Ann Arbor Police Department was organized in 1871
The Red Book of Michigan: A Civil, Military and Biographical History was published in 1871 by Charles Lanman
Thomas Birkett erected a four-story Victorian House in 1871, and a small Episcopal Church in 1875 across from the house on Bell Rd.
On May 23, 1871, 61 students left class at the University of Michigan when they found out that the Van Amburgh's Circus came to Ann Arbor; the students were suspended for Fall Term
On June 28, 1871, University Hall was completed; the Auditorium seated 3,000, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Ward Beecher, and Mark Twain all appeared there. The May Festival began there in 1894.
The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 on October 8 caused 1500-2500 deaths in Wisconsin
The Jubilee Singers were organized at Fisk College in 1871; one of their early songs was Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
One of the first Jim Crow Laws was passed in Tennessee in 1871; these injust laws along with Black Codes kept racial segregation and discrimination in America for decades despite the Emancipation Proclamation and civil rights laws at the end of the Civil War
On November 17, 1871, the National Rifle Association was founded; it was originally intended to improve the marksmanship of soldiers
From 1778 to 1871, the United States Government entered into more than 500 treaties with Native American Tribes; all of these treaties were violated or outright broken by the U.S. Government
William Lambie Diary, 1872-1874
A view of Ann Arbor in the 1870s
In 1872, Ypsilanti's Elijah McCoy invented and patented an automatic lubricator for steam engines on locomotives and ships; he went on to patent 57 items, and may be responsible for the idiom, "The Real McCoy." His parents were fugitive slaves.
The MET, Metropolitan Museum of Art, opened February 20, 1872
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National Park became the world's first national park; Old Faithful Geyser was named on September 18, 1870
The "Father of Engineering" at Michigan, DeVolson Wood, resigned in 1872 after 15 years to take a position at Stevens Institute of Technology; he was succeeded by Charles Ezra Greene until 1903. Also, Geologist Alexander Winchell left in 1872 after 18 years of service since 1854 to become Chancellor of Syracuse University. Charles Denison also started his career at the University of Michigan in 1872-1913. Denison designed the Arch at the West Engineering Building in 1903.
First Presbyterian Church in 1872; it was started in 1860, but unfinished due to the Civil War
On April 9, 1872, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument was unveiled at Detroit; it began construction on July 4, 1867
On May 10, 1872, Victoria Woodhull was nominated by the Equal Rights Party as their nominee for President at their convention in New York
On June 2, 1872, Juliet Ward Howe led a Mother's Day for Peace Anit-War observance in New York City
Michigan Counties in 1872
Cole & Keating Ann Arbor City Directory in 1872
Revenaugh Photography 1872
By 1872, there were 49 saloons in Ann Arbor; there were concerns in the community and around the state about student behavior and intoxication
The Saline Review began to be published Fall, 1872; David Sherwood was its editor
Vogel's and Foster's began at Chelsea as the H.S. Holmes Mercantile Company in 1872
The U.S. Post Office which was created in 1792 now became a cabinet level department of the federal government in 1872
Frederick Swaine established the Malt House in Ypsilanti at Forest and River Streets in 1872
On September 7, 1872, Alvin Wood Chase began publishing The Ann Arbor Register
William Herz Painting at 112 W. Washington in 1872
On November 5, 1872, President Ulysses Grant defeated Horace Greely in the 1872 Presidential Election; there were over 6 million Americans who voted which represented 15% of all Americans. Horace Greely, Editor of the New York Tribune, died 3 weeks later on November 29; his wife, Mary, died 5 days before the election.
Edward Payson Allen was elected Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney in 1872; he graduated from Michigan State Normal School in 1864, the University of Michigan in 1867 following the Civil War. He was later elected the the State House of Representative, 1876-1880; then, Mayor of Ypsilanti, 1880-1881, and again, 1899-1900. He was also elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, 1887-1891
George Eliot, a.k.a. Mary Anne Evans Disraeli, published Middlemarch in 1872 and Daniel Deronda in 1876; in all, 7 novels were completed, 1859-1876
In 1872, the Junior Class sponsored the "J-Hop" which became the biggest party event at the University of Michigan, 1872-1960.
On December 9, 1872, Pinckney Pinchback became the first African-American Governor in the United States when he was elevated from Lieutenant Governors as a result of the impeachment of Oscar Dunn in Louisiana
The Detroit News was founded in 1873 by James Scripps, a former employee of the Chicago Tribune
The Depression of 1873 reduced Ann Arbor's population; the Panic of 1873 triggered The Long Depression
Gottlob and Emanuel Luick started his mill in 1873 at Fifth and Kingsley; they made an array of wooden products: doors, sashes, blinds, brackets and fancy scrolls. They also had a lumberyard used for furniture, carriages, new construction, farm implement factories, etc. at the corner of Fifth & Detroit St. Luick gave the property to the City of Ann Arbor when he retired in 1931. Luick replaced Volney Chapin as Ann Arbor's lumber baron, the Sauer Brothers became big in the lumber business in the early 1900s, and Fingerle replaced Luick and Sauer by 1931.
Judge Hiram Beakes was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1873; he was Probate Court Judge, 1864-1872, after being elected to the State House of Representatives, 1863-1864
On March 4, 1873, Henry Waldron won his 4th term as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District replacing William Stoughton
In 1873, Ann Arbor was the second largest school district in the state with 373 students behind Detroit who had 500; however, Ann Arbor had more graduates, 54 to 50, than Detroit. Adrian had 20 graduates, Pontiac 13, Marshall 11, Battle Creek 9, Bay City and Flint with 7 each, Coldwater and Owosso had 6 each, Dowagiac and Saginaw with 5 each, Grand Rapids and Lansing only reported 3 each, and Port Huron had 1 graduate
John Fulton's Saloon in 1873 at 18 W. Michigan Ave in Ypsilanti would later become Haab's Restaurant in 1934
Morgan Envelope Factory began to mass produce postcards in 1873
Charles Marius Woodruff, son of Charles Woodruff and grandson of Benjamin Woodruff, graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1873 after graduating from Union School in Ypsilanti in 1869; he served as Ypsilanti City Clerk and Justice of the Peace prior to becoming a counsel for Parke-Davis
On May 1, 1873, David Livingstone passed away at the age of 60; his expeditions to Southern and Central Africa contributed to his status as a world hero
Schuetzenbund Shooting Park was established in 1873 just outside the city limits; it was later renamed Fritz Park on Pauline Blvd.
The boulder donated by the University of Michigan Class of 1862 as shown in 1873
On July 16, 1873, Calvin and Maranda Fillmore hosted a Fillmore family reunion at their farm in Scio Township on Dexter-Ann Arbor Road; it was covered by the New York Times, and a picture with former President Millard Fillmore was taken in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor celebrated Emancipation Day at the Washtenaw County Fairgrounds on August 1, 1873
On August 16, 1873, General Edward Clark, President of the Ann Arbor Pioneer and Historical Society called pioneers together to form a county pioneer society; Alpheus Felch, former Governor of Michigan, U.S. Senator, Justice of the Peace and University of Michigan Professor was elected President
On September 30, 1873, Hiram Walker, 30, was killed by his cousin, Henry Warren, 18, a half-witted boy when a gun accidently went off in a cornfield in Salem Township when Warren tried to scare Walker; Warren was sentenced to 18 months at the House of Correction.
On October 3, 1873 in Lansing, a town of 7,000, had a crowd of 30-50,000 to dedicate the new State Capitol (Michigan State Capitol History)
On October 4, 1873, the British Open Golf Championship was played at St. Andrew's in Scotland which was established in 1552; the first British Open was played in 1860 at Prestwick Golf Course in Scotland
The Manchester Journal was established October 21, 1873 by G.R. Palmer.
In November, 1873, 20 men left Bingham Canyon near Salt Lake City, Utah en route to the golf fields of Breckenridge, Colorado; Alferd Packer emerged from the woods on April 16, 1874 near Saguache, Colorado, and was tried and convicted for murder on May 19, 1883. He escaped execution, and was sentenced to life imprisonment, but was paroled on February 8, 1901. Alferd Packer, The Colorado Cannibal
On November 5, 1873, University Hall was dedicated after improvments were made to connect the North Wing (Mason Hall) and the South Wing (South College) plus an increase of nearly 62,000 square feet of floor space including a chapel
Washtenaw County Map in 1873
A Guide to Summer Resorts in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota was published in 1873
Parker Grist Mill was built in 1873 at 4650 Geddes Road (YouTube)
Nickel's Meat Market in 1872; South side of North University east end of the Diag facing northwest toward Nickels Arcade at the corner of Thayer and Huron
A drawing of Andrew Ten Brook's home on South University in 1874; Phi Delta Theta replaced the home in 1903
On February 24, 1874, the Semi-Centennial Celebration of the location of Ann Arbor as the County Seat was held in the basement of the Methodist Episcopal Church with over 500 attending; it was organized by the Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County
The Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County met on April 13, 1874 at Fireman's Hall in Ann Arbor
The Gilded Age began in 1874-1896
Herman Krapf purchased the mill of John G. Miller in 1878, and ran it until 1905 at 529 Detroit St.; Krapf was Ann Arbor Supervisor for 18 years, and also served on the school board. E.J. Knowlton rented space from Krapf to manufacture his collapsible "universal bath."
The Pioneer Society of the State of Michigan was organized on April 22, 1874
The Government of Michigan, its History and Jurisprudence was published in 1874 by Charles R. Brown
In 1874, Engineering Professor Joseph B. Davis began Camp Davis at Jackson Hole, Wyoming on a 120 acre site purchased by the University of Michigan
Ann Arbor High School graduates in 1874 at Union School
The University Athletic Club was founded in 1874
The Freedman's Bank was closed on June 29, 1874 as a result of the Panic of 1873; the bank had established 37 branches in 17 states with 61,144 depositors after the Civil War to help African-American communities in their transition from slavery to free men
The Greenback Party was founded in 1874
Campus elms on the Diag in the 1870s
Railway Guide 1874
Temperance Movement began in Ann Arbor in 1874
Mary Ellen McCormack Wilson was found abused, and began the Child Protection Movement
Main Street in 1874
Cary E. Johnson wrote, Early Money Order Business in Michigan in 1874; he also wrote, Territorial Ann Arbor, 1824-1837: Social and Postal History
April, 1874, six University of Michigan students were suspended for fighting as a result of hazing; 81 students petitioned President Angell. On May 8, 1874, all 81 students, 39 Sophomores and 42 Freshmen were suspended at the University of Michigan for hazing. (The Great Suspension)
Michigan Governors through 1874
Cornelius L. Tuomy purchased the Spaulding farm with 212 acres in Ann Arbor Township April, 1874, and later added another 15 acres; he married Julia Ann Kearney in 1885. Their home at 2117 Washtenaw was built in 1854 by George and Jane Bell; then, in 1864, Frederick and Almina Spaulding finished the front section of the home. The Tuomy's lived there 1874-1966, and were active at St. Thomas Church; Cornelius was elected three times as Ann Arbor Township Supervisor, and had a milk route delivery through 1904 with a herd of 22 dairy cows.
Ann Arbor City Directory 1874
In 1874, the McLoughlin Brothers produced a puzzle game called, Chopped Up Niggers (100 Years of African-American Imagery in Games)
Cross Street in the 1870s
On July 1, 1874, Charley Ross went missing; it was believed he was kidnapped and murdered, and the case was never solved (Unsolved Mystery: Charley Ross)
On July 4, 1874, a tornado hit Ann Arbor after a week where it was between 98 and 108 "in the shade" with another on July 7
Meetings were held by the Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County on August 3, September 7, October 7 with the First Annual Meeting on September 7
October 17, 1874 Freshman-Sophomore Rush led to 2 arrests and a police battle
Winchell's Octagon House in the 1870s
On October 3 and 4, 1874, the first Chelsea Fair was held on the estate of R.B. Gates.
On October 30, 1874, Richard Flannary died on November 1 after a row at his saloon at Main & Catherine St. with Joseph Audett, Hiram Pickard, Peter Hanlon, John Norton and two strangers including Jethro Maybe. Flannary left his wife widowed with 3 small children. A complaint was filed on November 23, and the first trail ended in a hung jury on March 9; however, the second trial on September 22, 1875 resulted in the imprisonment of Maybe for one year for manslaughter.
In November, 1874, Dr. E.H. Drake died in a train accident at the Ypsilanti Train Depot
December 18, 1874 Fire destroyed Cook's Hotel & Boarding Stable
Necrological Report January 1, 1875
On February 27, 1875, Ramualdo Pacheco became the first Mexican-American Governor as he was elevated from Lieutenant Governor in California after Governor Newton Booth was elected to the U.S.Senate
Mackinac National Park was established on March 3, 1875; it became known as Fort Michilimackinac in 1895, the first State Park in Michigan
Dear Lady Disdain was published in 1875 by Irish Historian, Justin McCarthy; Ann Arbor was referred to as the "New Padua."
Michigan State Gazetteer 1875
Eberbach Hardware was established in 1875
Depot Town in Ypsilanti in the 1870s
Rice Beal won a major lawsuit over Alvan Wood Chase in 1875 in the State Supreme Court on publishing rights
Ann Arbor Register, 1875-1885
Samuel Cutler Ward, King of the Lobbyists, admitted to bribery in his dealings to Congress
Prudential was established in 1875
Famines that began in India in 1875 took the lives of 26 million people
Continental Oil and Transporation Company was founded in 1875; it would later be known as Conoco
Looking up East Huron Street in 1875
Andrew Ten Brook, a Philosophy Professor, wrote the first history of the University of Michigan which was published in 1875: American State Universities, their origin and progress: A History of Congressional University Land-Grants, a particular account of the rise and development of the University of Michigan and hints towards the future of the American University System
Three generations of Ojibway women in 1875
The first layoffs for the Ann Arbor Police Department occurred on April 14, 1875 when all were dismissed in its entirety due to the financial condition of the city. Shortly thereafter, two officers were hired back and these two constituted the force until one additional officer was hired in October of 1875.
Drake's Saloon in 1875 at 20 E. Huron owned by Nathan Drake
Injurious Insects of Michigan was published in 1875
John Jacobs built a home at 403 S. Fourth Ave in 1875
On May 10, 1875, a series of raids across the country known as the Whiskey Ring led to 110 convictions including several members of the Grant Administration
University of Michigan Class of 1875 at Haven Hall
On June 7, 1875, the City of Ann Arbor adopted an ordinance taking control of the Fifth Ward Cemetery, and renamed it Fairview Cemetery in 1898 at the intersection of Kellogg and Wright Streets. The 8.65 acre cemetery has graves from the 1830s.
On June 17, 1875, Frederick Sanders opened his soda shop on Woodward Avenue in Detroit
On July 11, 1875, Zion Lutheran Church held services at the old Congregational Church at Fifth and Washington with Reverend Belsner
On August 10, 1875, Ludwig Miller was murdered by Lyman Burkhardt, 15, on a farm in Scio Township. Burkhardt gained revenge for a whipping he experienced from Miller, his employer. Burkhardt was sentenced to prison for life in September by Judge Crane after showing no remorse for his act.
On August 13, 1875, the Toledo, Ann Arbor & Northern Railroad was bankrupt; Benjamin P. Crane bought all their assets for $1,001 on September 28, then he sold it to James Mitchell Ashley on June 9, 1877 for $25,000. Ashley, 58, an abolitionist, former U.S. Representative from Ohio, and Governor of the Montana Territory, led impeachment proceeding against Andrew Johnson, and suspected him as complicent in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Ashley had his son, Jim Ashley Jr., 22, 6'5" and known as "Big Jim," led the railroad construction throughout Michigan.
The University of Michigan became the first state university in the world and second university in the United States to offer a School of Dentistry in 1875; Jonathan Taft and John Andrews Watling were the two original professors
On September 21, 1875, the post office at Geddes was closed; however, it was restored on May 3, 1894 until it closed permanently on July 31, 1901
The Saline Oracle began publishing Fall, 1875 with W.W. Secord and George Miles as editors
On November 27, 1875, a meeting was held to transfer the newly organized Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County under state law effective December 1, 1874
Otto's Band in 1875
A Catalogue of Products in Michigan in the Centennial Exhibition of all nations at Fairmont Park, Pennsylvania was published in 1876

On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell patented his telephone
The University of Michigan opened its School of Dentistry in 1875, and School of Pharmacy in 1876.
Rice Beal, a retired lumber baron, started the Ann Arbor Courier, April 14, 1876-1894 when it became the Ann Arbor Daily Courier on October 16, and was later taken over by his son, Junius Beal in 1899 Ann Arbor's Early Newspapers)
Ann Arbor Local News also began circulating April, 1876 by J.B. Saunders; it was renamed to the Ann Arbor Daily Ribbon March, 1879
On June 17, 1875, Fred Sanders opened Sander's Chocolates in Detroit; he originally opened a store in Chicago, but left after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The pic above was from 1891
On June 25, 1876, the Battle of Little Big Horn in Montana was waged; Custer's Last Stand ended with George Armstrong Custer's death
Olivia and Israel Hall purchased 73 acres of land in 1876 that would become known as the Olivia B. Hall Subdivision in 1890; it is now Burns Park (Baldwin House) (1895 Olivia Hall Subdivision Platt Map). The Hall house was built at Washtenaw and Hill St.
In 1876, John Harvey Kellogg became the superintendent of the Battle Creek Sanitorium; he rebuilt the facility in 1878
Judge Edward DeWitt Kinne was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1876; he came to Ann Arbor in 1860, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1864 where he practiced law since 1867. He was elected City Attorney in 1871, and Mayor in 1875-1877; he later served in the State House of Representatives, 1881-1882, and was elected as Circuit Court Judge, 1888-1917. He also served as President of the First National Bank and the Washtenaw Gas Co.
Adelbert Noble began a clothing store, Star Clothing House, in 1876; Noble ran for mayor of Ann Arbor in 1892, and passed away on May 18, 1894
Chelsea State Bank opened in 1876
In 1876, a legislative Bill was introduced in Congress to abolish the United States Senate; another Bill was introduced forbidding religious leaders from receiving federal funding or holding any governmental office
In 1876, Orville Hoyt became editor of The Dexter Leader; he came from Ypsilanti
In 1876, there were 5,282 "poor-houses" in the state; the Washtenaw County "Poor-House" was where Washtenaw County Park is today
On May 10, 1876 the First Congregational Church was dedicated; it moved to State & William from Fifth & Washington where it was originally dedicated on June 21, 1849
University Hall Stage in 1876
On May 25, 1876, 400 University of Michigan students attended Forepaugh's Circus; some vandalized the circus with $4500 in damages
Mary Henrietta Graham became the first African-American woman admitted to Michigan in 1876
On June 7, 1876, the annual Festival of the Michigan Pioneer Society was held at the Hill Opera House with Alvin Wilsie directing the Methodist Episcopal Choir, and over 300 historians were present
Judson Pattengill became Principal at Union School in 1876 (Ann Arbor School History)
University of Michigan Professors in 1876, and Professors Residence (below) on North University
The Coast Guard Academy was founded at New Haven, Connecticut in 1876
The Detroit Opera House opened in 1876; J.L. Hudson department store was located on the ground floor by 1881
A History of Lenawee County and Adrian was published in 1876
Stephen Bromley McCracken published Michigan in the Centennial in 1876
On August 1, 1876, Colorado was admitted as the 38th state
Michigan Counties in 1876
On August 1, 1876, Ypsilanti celebrated Emancipation Day at Cross Grove with a baseball game between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti
On September 6, 1876, the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County was held at Ann Arbor
South Lyon Public Schools were established in 1876
From 1876-1879, the Great Northern China Famine was estimated to have killed between 9 to 13 million people
A Centennial History of Menominee County was published in 1876
The Great Famine of India, 1876-1878, took a death toll of 5.5 million people
Mary Foster became Ann Arbor's first female attorney in 1876 after graduating from the University of Michigan
Foster Bridge was built in 1876 by Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, OH crossing Huron River Drive and North Maple Road; it was named after Samuel Foster, a miller who came to Dexter to work for Samuel Dexter until he started his own mill in the area, but passed away in 1850 during the California Gold Rush at San Francisco. The village of Newport was established in the area near Scio Village, but later became known as Foster's Station. (A Bridge to the Nineteenth Century)
State and North University 1876
Outlines on the Political History of Michigan was published in 1876
In the Fall, 1876, George Henning kicked his employer, Mr. Rumsey of Dexter, in the groin causing his death; he pled guilty to manslaughter, March, 1877, and was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
On November 7, 1876, Rutherford Hayes defeated Samuel Tilden in the 1876 Presidential Election; there were over 8 million Americans who voted, and Tilden had 3% more popular vote (252,666), but Hayes had one more electoral college vote, 185-184, as a result of 20 unresolved votes moving to Hayes as a result of the Compromise of 1877 on March 2. The election had the highest participation in American History with 81.8%, but it was still only 15% of Americans.
Diamond Bessie Moore was last seen alive on January 21, 1877; her body was found on February 5 at Jeferson, TX, and Abraham Rothchild was charged with her murder, convicted, but later acquitted in 1880. Diamond Bessie
Barnes Castle was built in Lansing in 1877; it was demolished in 1957
On March 4, 1877, Edwin Willits, an 1855 University of Michigan graduate and Republican from Monroe, replaced 5 term Congressman, Henry Waldron, for the 2nd Congressional District
On March 30, 1877, George Cook of Saline shot and killed William Batey. Cook shot Batey after Batey tried to marry his sister, Sarah, 17, when their mother protested. Cook was found guilty of manslaughter on November 9, and the State Supreme Court upheld the decision; he was sentenced to 7 years in prison.
Ann Arbor Fire Department Volunteers in 1877
William Lambie Diary, 1877
The Second Washtenaw County Courthouse was built in 1877
Timothy McCarthy built a new family home in Ann Arbor in 1877 after his log cabin burned down
Hamburg native, Densmore Cramer, partner with Bradley Granger, Huron at Main, became Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1877; he resided at Fifth and Washington, and graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1865
Thomas Edison patented the phonograph in 1877
Michigan Law Library in 1877
The Intercollegiate Football Association was formed in 1877 with the College of New Jersey (Princeton) and Harvard as original members; they added Yale in 1879, Columbia in 1880, Pennsylvania and Wesleyan in 1885
In 1877, there were 469,504 school children aged 5-20 in Michigan, and 6,078 school houses with 295 graded schools
By 1877, Michigan had 77 national banks, 15 state banks, 12 savings banks with over $36 million in business annually
On August 6, 1877, Professor Abram Sanger passed away; he was one of the first professors at the University of Michigan teaching botany and zoology, and was elected as the President of the Michigan State Medical Society in 1876. His botanical collections in the Sager Herbarium were extensive with 1,200 species and 12,000 specimens. He performed the first Cesarian Section in 1869, and was Professor of Obstetrics since 1850.
University Hall in 1877
A History of Oakland County was published in 1877 by Samuel Wilkins Durant; he also published a History of Ingham, Eaton, and Kalamazoo Counties in Michigan in 1880 as well as Histories of Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Oneida Counties in New York in 1878 plus Allegheny County in Pennsylvania in 1889; he was assisted by Pliny Gardner and Henry B. Pierce in some of his projects
On September 5, 1877, the Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County met at the Washtenaw County Courthouse for their 4th Annual Meeting; quarterly meetings were also held at Manchester, Saline, and Ypsilanti with a special meeting held on June 4, 1879 at Ann Arbor
In September, 1877, Louisa Reed Stowell became the University of Michigan's first female instructor; she was married to Charles Henry Stowell who also taught at the University of Michigan
Jose Celso Barbosa, a Puerto Rican, was admitted to the University of Michigan Medical School in 1877, and was valedictorian of the Class of 1880; he went on to become a noted physician and political leader in Puerto Rico
Union School in Ypsilanti was destroyed by a fire on December 9, 1877
Practical Training for Running, Walking, Rowing, Wrestling, Boxing, Jumping and all kinds of athletic feats was published in 1877
By 1877, Rockefeller and Standard Oil controlled 90% of the U.S. oil refining industry; it was 10% in 1870 when the company first was established
Detroit College was founded in 1877; it would later become known as University of Detroit-Mercy
The first intercollegiate lacrosse game was played on November 22, 1877 between New York University and Manhattan College; it wasn't until 1971 that the NCAA adopted lacrosse as a sanctioned sport. The State of Michigan adopted lacrosse as an approved MHSAA sport in 2005, and the University of Michigan adopted varsity men's and women's teams in 2011
On December 1, 1877, The Saline Standard began to be published by L.J. Leisemer
On December 6, 1877, C.A. Foster began publishing the Ann Arbor Daily Times; it became the Ann Arbor Times and Advertiser by F. Stofflett
Huron St. in 1878
On January 20, 1878, Thomas O'Grady was murdered by W.H. Morand, a negro, in Dexter; a conflict ensued when eight men came to Morand's hut near the Michigan Central Railroad track to antagonize him, and Morand responded with an ax killing O'Grady. Morand gave himself up, and after a trial was deemed insane and sent to the psychiatric hospital in Kalamazoo.
Pope Leo XIII was coronated on February 20, 1878; he served as Pope until his death on July 20, 1903
Frank Winfield Woolworth opened his first Five and Dime on February 22, 1878 at Utica, NY; Seymour Knox opened his first store in Michigan
In 1878, B. Liedersdory and Company of Milwaukee produced NiggerHair Chewing Tobacco
In 1878, a legislative Bill was introduced in Congress to replace the President of the United States with an Executive Council of Three
There were 123 deaths in Ann Arbor in 1878, half of those deaths attributed to scarlet fever
Willard Smith, a physician, was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1878-1880, and re-elected, 1887-1888
Early Ann Arbor Shown in Pictures was published on June 7, 1878 by New York Graphic
The Sallie Gardner photograph by Eadweard Muybridge of June 15, 1878 proved that a horse's gallop included all four hooves being off the ground at the same time
William Lambie Diary, 1878
Annie Smith Peck graduated from Michigan in 1878
An American Girl and her Four Years at a Boy's College was published in 1878; it was written by Olive San Louie Anderson (below) about Caroline Hubbard Kleinstuck, Class of 1875, fictionalized as Wilhelmine Elliot, at the University of Ortonville
The 5th Annual Meeting of the Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County was held on September 4, 1878 at Chelsea
John Fox of Ypsilanti became Washtenaw County's first African-American attorney in 1878
Dickinson Wright was founded in 1878 by University of Michigan 1876 and 1878 graduate, Henry Munroe Campbell, and 1873 and 1875 University of Michigan graduate, Henry Russel
In 1878 the wages for police officers were $500 a year and $600 a year for the marshal. In 1884, the wages were raised to $720 a year for the officers and $780 for the marshal. During that year council ordered a telephone placed in the marshal's office and home, so he could be reached 24 hours a day. In 1887 the department was scheduled to add another officer, but his intended salary was used for streetlights. The marshal's office was in the city offices, which were located in the 200 block of N. Fourth Avenue. The offices remained there until 1907, when city hall was constructed in the 200 block of E. Huron.
The Whitney Family Circus was located at Imlay City from 1878 to 1903; they employed 100 people and toured with 30 wagons
Due to overcrowded conditions at the Michigan Asylum for the Insane in Kalamazoo, The Eastern Michigan Asylum was completed in Pontiac on August 1, 1878 treating 222 patients; its was renamed the Pontiac State Hospital in 1911, and had over 3,100 patients in the 1950s. It was renamed the Clinton Valley Center in 1973, closed in 1997 and was demolished in 2000
Train Depots were established for the Michigan Central Railroad at Geddes (pic above), Salem, Pittsfield and Urania in 1878. Peter Cook became the first postmaster at Urania in York Township on January 10, 1879, and the post office remained until January 31, 1914.
The Rose-Douglas Controversy of 1878; there was a public meeting held at the Opera House on September 21, 1878 involving Professor Preston Benjamin Rose and Professor Silas Douglas, Dean of the Medical School, 1853-1868, with a scandal discovered in 1875 regarding fees paid to the Chemical Laboratory, 1869-1875. The bill amounted to $6,974, and Professor Rose was suspended, then terminated after being found guilty of embezzlement. Rose graduated from the University of Michigan in 1862, and lectured in Ann Arbor, 1861-1881, and was a Professor, 1868-1881. Fellow methodists, Rice Beal, and Professor Benjamin Franklin Cocker came to Rose's defense; Douglas, an episcopalian, was dismissed in 1877 as well after a joint committee held that Rose was culpable for $4,624 and Douglas for $1,047. Douglas also served as Mayor of Ann Arbor. Douglas took the matter to the State Supreme Court, and won the 6 year legal battle as he was found not responsible. The University of Michigan never collected anything from Rose, and had to pay Douglas $3,650 plus over $8,000 on attorney, accountant, and handwriting expert fees. It was a long-lasting political and religious scandal that alienated Ann Arborites for many decades.
The Farm Gate Controversy of 1878
Illustrated Guide and Souvenir of Detroit was published in 1878
The Ann Arbor Sanitarium and Mineral Springs, a Home for Invalids was published in 1878
The Kalamazoo Ladies Library was erected in 1878; it was the first women's club built in the United States with the leadership of Lucinda Hinsdale Stone who began the association in 1852
Elijah Holmes Pilcher published Protestantism in Michigan: Being a Special History of the Methodist Episcopal Church and incidentally of other denominations in 1878
The Michigan State Capitol was dedicated January, 1879 in Lansing
The New Union School was re-built in Ypsilanti in 1879
Levi Wines, a member of the Choral Union, helped found the University Musical Society in 1879 (University Musical Society Papers)
In 1879, the University of Michigan had 50 professors and teachers with an average enrollment of 1200-1400 students; there were 406 students in law school, 329 in medical school, 71 in dental school, 62 in pharmacy, and 63 in homepathy school.
Detroit was the first city to assign individual telephone numbers in 1879
On April 8, 1879, Detroit purchased a 985 acre island called Belle Isle from the Campau family for $200,000
Babbitt House in Ypsilanti in 1879; it was the home of Judge John Willard Babbitt and Florence Elvira Lewis Smalley. Babbitt came to Ypsilanti in 1848, and graduated from the University of Michigan; he returned after service in the Civil War in 1866 where he became a well-respected politician and Judge
The cholera vaccine was developed in 1879
A History of Branch County and a History of Genesee County were published in 1879
Chelsea Milling Company was established in 1879
The Ann Arbor Argus began publishing in 1879 by John N. Bailey; it became a semiweekly May, 1890 to May, 1891, and merged with the Ann Arbor Democrat to form the Ann Arbor Argus-Democrat in 1898.
William Lambie Diary, 1879
On May 30, 1879, the first Michigan Football Game was played in Chicago against Racine at the White Stocking Grounds; Michigan prevailed 6-0 with Irving Kane Pond, a former Ann Arbor High School graduate in 1875, scored the first Wolverine touchdown, and the Wolverines only played two games that season with the other on November 1. It was the first college football game played in the Midwest, all previous games were played in the East with the 5 Ivy League teams being the most dominant. Michigan became the 15th varsity college football program in America.
North University and State Street with some of the first utility polls up; the pic below is from the same area in 1866
In 1879, a riot with over 700 people broke out near a house of "ill-fame;" this was following a city ordinance that was passed prohibiting the sale, circulation and printing of "obscene, immoral, indecent, and scandalous" book
On September 3, 1879, the Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County met at the Washtenaw County Courthouse for its 6th Annual Meeting
On December 10, 1879, Kappa Alpha Theta became the first sorority at Michigan
The Ann Arbor Choral Union debuted on December 16, 1879 at the Methodist Episcopal Church
Pioneer Report 1879
Sheehan Book Store and Royal Cafe on State St. in 1880
Diag Walk Entrance 1880
It was reported that in 1880, there were 446 "colored" in Ypsilanti, and 300 in Ann Arbor; Ann Arbor's population was reported at 8,061 with 260 acres on 4.1 square miles, and Ypsilanti reported a population of 4,984
January, 1880, Necrologist Charles Chapin read a list of 72 names of people who died in the last year with short biographies incuding Sylvester Noble who was passionately involved in the underground railroad as a railroad conductor and Jim Kinglsey
Wagner Blacksmith Shop at 215 S. Ashley in 1880; it was established in 1869
Map of the United States in 1880
By 1880, there were 3,823 miles of railroad track in Michigan; train depots were completed at Chelsea, Willis and Whittaker
From 1880-1886, the divorce rate increased from 3% to 4% in America
Dr. John Kapp was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1880-1883, and re-elected, 1885-1886; he was originally from Northfield Township, and graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1868, and was elected County Coroner in 1874
The University of Michigan adopted a 3-year curriculum for its medical college, and introduced laboratory instruction plus assigned grades
Bishop Samuel Smith Harris delivered the Commencement Address at the University of Michigan on July 1, 1880 on a Complete Education
The Michigan University Book, 1844-1880, was published in 1880 by Theodore Russell Chase, a 1849 UofM grad
Thomas Edison patented the Light Bulb in 1880
Samuel Andrews Book Store at 200 E. Huron St. in 1880
In 1880, David Edgar, a Princeton graduate from Ireland and former Presbyterian Pastor, purchased The Dexter Leader, but died of typhoid pneumonia on February 4, 1882 at the age of 52
The first telephone was set up at 112 S. Main St. in 1880 between Eberbach and Co. and Hutzel's Clothing Store; then, in Ypsilanti, Clark Cornwell set up a phone for his paper mill
Stone slabs from Baumgartner's Marble Works were used to make sidewalks in Ann Arbor throughout the 1880s; this pic is on Broadway
The peak of the Michigan Lumber Industry was in 1880; Michigan produced more lumber than the next three states combined. Prior to 1873, lumberjacks used axes to cut down trees until the crosscut saw was patented. Oxen were used to haul trees until 1857; horses were used after that.
Malcolm MacVicar became the Principal at Michigan State Normal College in 1880 replacing Joseph Estabrook. Daniel Putnam replaced MacVicar in 1881; Putnam wrote A History of Michigan State Normal School (Now Normal College) at Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1849-1899 in 1899 prior to his death in 1906 (Putnam Papers). Putnam was also Mayor of Ypsilanti, 1889-1891.
Sunset Hill view of Ann Arbor in 1880
A History of Livingston County and a History of Ingham and Eaton Counties were published in 1880
The 8th Annual Meeting of the Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County was held on September 1, 1880 at the Washtenaw County Courthouse at Ann Arbor
By 1880, half of Ann Arbor's population was German or of German descent
Charlie Binder's Saloon in 1880 at 112 W. Liberty near Main St.; it later became the Alley Bar
Winan's Jewelry was established at Chelsea in 1880
Michigan Central Railroad at Chelsea was destroyed in 1880
The Blizzard of 1880 from October to March, 1881 inspired Laura Ingalls Wilder's book, The Long Winter
In November, 1880, The Saline Observer began publication; George Nisely was editor
On November 2, 1880, James Garfield defeated Winfield Hancock in the 1880 Presidential Election; there were over 9 million Americans who voted which represented about 18% of Americans, and only 1,898 votes separated the candidates
The Michigan Female College was renamed the Lansing School for the Blind in 1880; it operated until 1995 when it was shut down
The University of Michigan Museum was built in 1880 by William LeBaron Jenny
Professor Philip Parker became Principal at Chelsea Union School September, 1880
Michigan played only one game in the 1880 Football Season on November 6; they beat Toronto Lacrosse Club, 13-6, in front of 300. William Calvert and John "Tubby" Chase were two Ann Arbor boys on the team; Chase was the Captain.
At the December meeting in 1880 of the Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County, 66 committee members approved the biographical and township histories to be placed in the History of Washtenaw County book by Charles Chapman of Chicago
December 31, 1880 Injustice to Students with 8 students arrested (Ann Arbor population in 1880 was 8061, 41848 in Washtenaw County, 1.6 million in Michigan, and 49 million in the USA); the University of Michigan opened its School of Music, Theatre & Dance in 1880. Enrollment at Michigan increased to 1534.
The Vaudeville Era of entertainment began in 1880
United States Immigration, 1880-1920; over 600,000 Swedes came to American in the 1880s, many to Michigan as well as many Scandanavians to Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
By 1880, Ann Arbor's population was 8,061 (11th largest in Michigan)/Washtenaw County 41,848 (6th largest in Michigan)/Ypsilanti 4,984/Dexter 1,008/Chelsea 1,160/Saline 858/Milan 320/Manchester 1,156/Detroit 116,340/State of Michigan 1,636,937/USA 50,189,209 10th Census of the United States (women began to be counted) By 1880, 48.19% of Michiganders were born in Michigan with 14.23% born in New York, and 8.34% in Canada. The top countries immigrating to Michigan were Germany, 87,372+ (Prussia, Wurttember, Mecklenburg, Bavaria, Baden, Saxony, Hessen, Bohemia, etc.), Ireland, 48,475, and England, 43,355.
In 1880, there were over 7,000 rural school districts in Michigan; there were 1275 districts with less than 100 pupils, and only 994 district libraries
Social Security examined over 2.5 million births from 1880-1889, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	John	89,950	Mary	91,668
2	William	84,881	Anna	38,159
3	James	54,056	Emma	25,404
4	George	47,651	Elizabeth	25,006
5	Charles	46,656	Margaret	21,799
6	Frank	30,967	Minnie	21,724
7	Joseph	26,292	Ida	18,283
8	Henry	24,139	Bertha	18,263
9	Robert	24,074	Clara	17,717
10	Thomas	23,750	Alice	17,142

In 1880, The Farm Cupboard was built at 5400 Plymouth Rd.; it later became Lord Fox Restaurant
Rinsey's Grocery at E. Huron and S. Fourth in 1880
Becker's Band at Dexter in 1880
Sharon Hollow Bridge was built in 1880
There were 1457 Students enrolled at the University of Michigan for the 1880-81 School Year
A History of Saginaw County was published in 1881
By 1881, women property owners received the right to vote in school elections, there were 25 telephones in the city in 1881
Downtown Manchester in 1880
William Lambie Diary in 1881
Saline Fire of 1881 on May 21
The first railroad bridge was constructed in 1881 in Ann Arbor
Railway Guide 1881
Charles Clarke Chapman published History of Washtenaw County in 1881; there were 10 men who were listed as The Illustrious Dead in shaping the county: John Allen, Volney Chapin, Rev. Charles Clark, Samuel Dexter, Munnis Kenny, Jim Kingsley, Joshua Leland, William Maynard, James Watson, and Rev. Ira Weed. The largest tributes in the book were about Jim Kingsley, 4 pages, and Ira Weed, 6 pages. The book is the longest in Ann Arbor history at 1452 pages. University of Michigan Professor, Alexander Winchell, who was hired in 1854, wrote Chapter IV on the Geology of the County. Winchell was appointed State Geologist of Michigan in 1859, and served as Chancellor of Syracuse University before returning to the University of Michigan after resigning as Professor at Vanderbilt in 1878 when his views on the "inferiority of the Negro" were published in his book, Adamites and Preadamites: A Popular discussion (1878). Adolph Covert identified 257 species of birds in Washtenaw County in 1881. Elizabeth Allmendinger identified and summarized the flora of Washtenaw County with 130 orders, 850 species, and 381 genera.
James Sedgwick Gorman, a Chelsea High School graduate from Lyndon Township and 1876 University of Michigan Law School graduate, was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1881-1882, and was elected to the Michigan Senate, 1887-1890, before being elected to the 52nd Congress, 1891-1895. He practiced law at Dexter after serving as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Jackson. (Gorman Papers)
Henry Scovill was elected Mayor of Ypsilanti, 1881-1884
Jesse and Frank James and the Younger Brothers were the subjects of one of the earliest and wealthiest Most Wanted Posters; the rewards or bounties were $5 to 25,000 in 1881, but posters were issued in 1876 or before (The Evolution of the Most Wanted Poster) The History of the Most Wanted Poster
Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company was founded in 1881
The Detroit Baseball Company was established in 1881
Joseph L. Hudson founded the J.L. Hudson store in downtown Detroit in 1881 on the first floor of the Detroit Opera House
Pumpkin College was established at Collins Plains (Lyndon Township) in 1881; it ceased to exist in 1931
Martin Haller and John Koch started a furniture business in 1881; Haller bought out Koch in 1888 with stores at 52 S. Main and 412 W. Liberty
Godfrey Moving & Storage was founded in 1881 by former railroader, Charles Godfrey; his business grew to 15 wagons by 1887, and began using trucks in 1910 although they kept wagons until 1920. The business was sold in 1956 to Frank and Elaine Clark, and moved to South Industrial Highway in 1958.
The Eastern Echo began publishing in 1881
The Fifth Cholera Pandemic spread in 1881 to Asia, Africa, France, Germany, Spain, Russia, Japan, Persia and South America; it killed over 250,000 in Europe, 268,000 in Russia, 120,000 in Spain, 90,000 in Japan, 58,000 in Egypt, and over 50,000 in America by 1896. Improvement of sanitation and water systems helped prevent more infections.
Louis Pasteur developed the anthrax vaccine in 1881 and rabies vaccine in 1882; he was also credited with the pasteurization of milk which didn't become required in the United States until 1947
The Northern Michigan Asylum was established in 1881 at Traverse City; it opened in 1885 with 43 residents, and expanded from 1887 to 1903 with 12 cottages and two infirmaries
On March 28, 1881, the Cooper and Bailey Circus became the Barnum & Bailey Circus after meeting with P.T. Barnum and adding Jumbo the Elephant
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross May 21, 1881
University of Michigan Homeopathic Staff in 1881
On July 2, 1881, President James Garfield was assassinated by Charles Julius Guiteau, a former Ann Arbor High School student and William Maynard's nephew. Garfield died on September 19 of infection. Guiteau borrowed $15 from Mr. Maynard to purchase the revolver to commit the crime; Guiteau was hanged on June 30, 1882. Vice-President Chester Arthur replaced Garfield.
Coal was big business in the 1880s; pictured above were two coal workers in Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor celebrated Emancipation Day on August 1, 1881
A History of Jackson County was published in 1881
On September 27, 1881, the McDonald boys were lynched in Menominee
On September 5, 1881, the Great Thumb Fire or Huron Fire took place; it burned over 1 million acres and killed 282 people with $2.3 million in damage
On October 1, 1881, William Boeing was born in Detroit; he founded Boeing in 1917
Michigan's 1881 Football Season ended 0-3, the only time a Wolverine football team was winless with losses to Yale, Harvard, and Princeton on the road. Walter Horton was the team's captain, and Ann Arbor's Henry Mahon was on the team. There were now 20 varsity college football teams competing in the United States.
By January, 1882, Jim Ashley built the railway through north from Ann Arbor up to South Lyon, then to Pontiac and upwards to the "thumb" at Caseville
Michigan in the War was published in 1882
J.J. Goodyear, a graduate of the University of Michigan in 1874, began a drug store on Main St. in 1882
On March 4, 1882, Moses Fleetwood Walker was recruited to play varsity baseball at the University of Michigan as a catcher; he became the first African-American Major League Baseball player in America on May 1, 1884
A History of Cass County and a History of Macomb County were published in 1882
The Annals of Fort Mackinac were published in 1882 by Dwight Kelton; they were expanded from 154 pages to 252 pages by 1894
Summer Resorts of the Mackinaw Region, and adjacent localities was published in 1882
On March 29, 1882, the Knights of Columbus were founded
Ann Arbor Post Office was built in 1882 at 201 E. Washington St.; this pic was from 1887, and the structure served the community until a new post office was built at 220 N. Main St. in 1909. This structure survived until 1935.
On April 19, 1882, Charles Darwin, Naturalist, Geologist and Biologist, passed away at the age of 73
On May 6, 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act prohibited immigration of Chinese laborers; it was renewed in 1892, made permanent in 1902, and finally repealed in 1943
Unitarian Universalist Church was built at 110 N. State St. in 1882, State at Huron St. by Donaldson and Meier
Firehouse built in 1882 (AADL Pics)
In 1882, Tailor John T. Jacobs convinced three others to form the Farmers and Mechanics Bank
In 1882, Michael Leeson published A History of Macomb County
Thomas Birkett established Birkett Manufacturing Company at Base Lake in 1882 in Dover Mills; the post office was renamed Birkett, and continued through 1892 when it was torn down
In 1882, George Washington Williams wrote a 611 page book, History of the Negro Race in America from 1619-1880: Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, as Citizens; Together with a Preliminary Consideration of the Unity of the Human Family, a Historical Sketch of Africa, and an Account of the Negro Governments of Sierra Leone and Liberia.
First Engineering Building at the University of Michigan in 1882
On August 4, 1882, Lizzie Borden murdered her father and stepmother with an ax; she was acquitted of the murders on June 20, 1883.
Capuchin Missionaries were founded in Detroit in 1882; the Capuchins were excommunicated by the Catholic Church at one time for their efforts to end slavery in America
Bradley Granger passed away in 1882; he came to Ann Arbor in 1852, and was a former U.S. Representative and Probate Judge. His son, Ross Granger, would become City of Ann Arbor Clerk and Treasurer
The Michigan Wolverines played no football games in the 1882 Season, but Morris Fleetwood Walker was the first African-American baseball player at Michigan; he played catcher
A fire destroyed the Michigan State Capitol on December 16, 1882 (Michigan State Capitol History)
The Lost Generation began, 1883-1900
Life Magazine began publishing a weekly magazine on January 4, 1883
Civil Government of Michigan was published in 1883 by William Johnson Crocker
On February 13, 1883, Richard Wagner, German composer, passed away at the age of 69
The University of Michigan General Library was finished in 1883, and housed the University's art collection; it was demolished in 1917. Below is pictured the reading room with a Randolph Rogers sculpture
An Autobiography of Erastus O. Haven was published in 1883
Cleary School of Penmanship was founded in 1883
The first 18 hole golf course in America was established at Wheaton, IL, The Chicago Golf Club; William Wallace, a Scot, brought golf to America in 1739 at South Carolina, and the first golf club in America was established in 1786 by Harleston Green
Ladies Home Journal began on February 16, 1883
On March 4, 1883, Nathaniel Eldredge, a Democrat that was formerly Sheriff of Lenawee County, replaced Edwin Willits as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District
Alpha Delta Phi stone house was built by Donaldson and Meier in 1883 at 556 S. State St.; it was formed in 1846
The Pendeton Act of 1883 initiated the civil service test
The Modern Woodmen of America were founded in 1883
On May 2, 1883, Michigan played their first football game in Ann Arbor Fairgrounds defeating the Detroit Independents, 40-5. The Wolverines finished the season 1-4 with all the losses on the road to Wesleyan, 6-14, then two days later to Yale, 0-46, and the next day to Harvard, 0-2. Three games in 4 days on the road.
Tappan School was erected in 1883 on the East side of East University; it had 29 rooms including 10 classrooms and a large study hall in the basement, and it was also known as the 6th ward school. It cost $11,000 to build, and was one of the finest school buildings constructed in the state.
Henry Simmons Frieze delivered a discourse on the Life and Services of Rev. Henry Philip Tappan, University of Michigan President, 1852-1863
The Ann Arbor High School Class of 1883 had 77 graduates, only 9 started at the school in 1879 (Ann Arbor School History)
University of Michigan Regent, Levi Barbour, wrote a letter published in the Ann Arbor Courier on July 2, 1883; it lambasted the unsafe, inhuman conditions of the Washtenaw County Jail, and asked for authorities to investigate the problem
Edwin Willits, an 1855 University of Michigan graduate, became Principal at Michigan State Normal School, 1883-1885, and Michigan State Agricultural College, 1885-1889
In 1883, The Dexter Leader reported that Thomas Birkett built Dover Mills to be equipped with a hotel, store, blacksmith shop, pulp and flour miller; Birkett acquired Hudson Mills in 1867, Peninsula Mills, Palmer sawmill and basket factory, and a flour mill at Petoskey in 1885. Birkett founded Dexter Savings Bank in 1893, and was its President. He purchased Gordon Hall following the death of Mrs. Millicent Dexter on June 27, 1899.
Ypsilanti had one of the first mineral bath houses in the nation in 1883; these sanitariums were popular, and people traveled there to get healthy
William Lambie Diary, 1883
The Detroit Zoo was founded in 1883 at Michigan & Trumbull, but it closed the following year and was converted into a horse auction
Evans Educational Yearbook 1883
The Detroit, Lansing, and Northern Railroad Company published Detroit and the Pleasure Resorts of Northern Michigan in 1883
Sylvan Township built a new township hall in 1883 on Middle Street in Chelsea
The Germania Hotel was built at 119-123 W. Washington St. in 1883 by Michael Staebler
Parker Brothers was founded in 1883 by George Parker with its first game, Banking, he invented when he was 16
Nellie Loving was hired as Librarian in Ann Arbor in 1883; she came from Virginia, and continued for 39 years until she retired in 1922 (Nellie Loving Old News)
Kroger began in Cincinnati, OH in 1883
The Pinckney Dispatch began publishing in 1883-1965
The first burial at the Bethlehem Cemetery was in 1883; the land was deeded to the Bethlehem Church in 1833 making it the oldest county cemetery at 2801 Jackson Rd.
On August 27, 1883, the eruption of Krakatoa made the loudest sound ever in world history; it could shatter eardrums of sailors 40 miles away
On October 8, 1883, Patrick Roger Cleary moved to Ypsilanti from Borrisokane, Tipperary County, Ireland; he initiated the building in 1889, and Cleary College in 1893
On October 12, 1883, the Delhi Bridge was completed to replace the wooden one built in 1851
On October 15, 1883, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 were unconstitutional; that allowed individuals and corporations to discriminate based on race
Sarah Bishop became the first woman elected to the school board in 1883
On November 22, 1883, Jacob Crouch, his daughter, Eunice, son-in-law, Henry White, and Moses Pulley were murdered at Spring Arbor; Crouch was believed to be worth more than $2 million at that time, and owned over 1,000 acres of land. Nobody was ever convicted of the murders. Crouch Trial
There were 96 telephones in the City of Ann Arbor in 1883
On January 12, 1884, the Ypsilanti Mineral House and Sanitarium opened
John Martin Feiner established Feiner Glass & Paint at William & Ashley in 1884
John Dewey, the Father of American Education, came to Ann Arbor to accept a position at the University of Michigan in 1884
A History of the Grand Traverse Region was published in 1884
Portrait and Biographical Album of Sanilac County, Gratiot, Huron, and Newaygo Counties were published in 1884
On May 17, 1884, the District of Alaska was created; it became an organized incorporated territory on August 24, 1912

George Duffield address on Decoration Day, 1884, Our Soldier Dead
Leland (Emery) opened a train depot in 1884
The National Monument was completed in 1884 at Washington, DC; it was started in 1848, but the project was halted from 1854-1877 due to the lack of funding, the Civil War, and political battles. It was the tallest structure in the world from 1884-1888.
On August 1, 1884, Ann Arbor celebrated Emancipation Day with 5,000 people attending the celebration
Nikola Tesla emigrated to New York June, 1884 to begin work at Edison Machine Works and began work on wireless communication
The History of Detroit and Michigan was published in 1884
Electric power came to Ann Arbor in 1884 when Van Depeole Light and Power Company built a generating plant powered by coal fired steam on Washington Street; by Summer of 1884, there were 36 stores and residents with electricity, and a contract was signed on October 22, 1886 for 63 lights with two thousand candles to 265 nights from twilight to midnight
Woodbridge Nathan Ferris established Ferris Industrial School in 1884 at Big Rapids; he attended the University of Michigan Medical School, 1873-1874. Ferris was later elected Governor of Michigan, 1913-1917, and U.S. Senator, 1923-1928
Ann Arbor High School Omega Yearbook was established in 1884 with a 58 page publication, and cost 20 cents; it may be the oldest high school yearbook published in the state along with the Lansing Oracle. The University of Michigan began publishing The Palladium in 1858, and The Oracle in 1867 as their yearbooks until it became the Michiganensian in 1897.
Bertha Van Hoosen earned her Bachelor's Degree at the University of Michigan in 1884, and earned her medical degree in 1888; she would go on to become the first President and founder of the American Medical Women's Foundation in 1915
Thomas Cooley retired as Law School Dean in 1884 at the University of Michigan, and donated his home to become the Michigan Union after his death in 1898; this pic is his home in 1884 on State Street at South University
On November 4, 1884, Grover Cleveland defeated James Blaine in the 1884 Presidential Election; there were over 10 million Americans who voted, and only 57,579 votes separated the candidates. Michigan voted for Blaine.
On November 15 and 22, 1884, Michigan defeated Albion, 18-0, and the Chicago University Club, 18-10, in their 2nd and 3rd football games at the Ann Arbor Fairgrounds; the Wolverines were undefeated, 2-0
The nation's first skyscraper, Home Insurance Building, was started in 1884, and opened in 1885 in Chicago. The ten story building was designed by William Le Baron Jenney and rose to 138 feet; it was demolished in 1931
On December 10, 1884, Mark Twain published the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; the word "nigger" became popularized as a result particularly in the South with over 200 entries of the word in this novel
Inside the Masonic Temple in 1885 at Main and Huron St.
On January 20, 1885, LaMarcus Adna Thompson, a grocer at Elhart, IN, patented the roller coaster; the Gravity Pleasure Switchback Railway opened at Coney Island in 1884
On February 16, 1885, the Dow Jones Industrial Average peaked at 62.76
The Washington Monument was dedicated on February 21, 1885
A Handbook of Facts, Figures for the State of Michigan was published in 1885
On March 5, 1885, The Dexter Leader reported that Thomas Birkett's Dover Mills burned down; he was covered by insurance, and the mill was rebuilt
Michael Staebler erected the Germania Building at the SE corner of Ashley and Washington St. in 1885; the American Hotel (now The Earle) occupied part of the building.
Churchill Downs opened in 1875 at Louisville, KY, and the first Kentucky Derby was run
The Detroit Institute of Arts was established in 1885
The Michigan Asylum for Insane Criminals at Ionia was completed in May, 1885; it became known as the Riverside Correctional facility
On June 24, 1885, the University of Michigan held their commencement
Crayola was founded in 1885
By 1885, Jim Ashley drove his railway north through Livingston County, up to Hamburg and Howell
The Triangular Football League was the second college football conference in America founded in 1885 with Williams, Dartmouth and Amherst as original members; MIT was added in 1887, and Wesleyan in 1899. It became the Northeast Intercollegiate League in 1891, and the Eastern Intercollegiate Football Association in 1887
Herbert Randall came to Ann Arbor from Massachusetts and established an art and photography studio at Ann Arbor, 1885-1917, on 121 E. Washington St.; he also had a studio at New Haven, CT in 1894
Methodist preacher, Henry Martin Loud, established H.M. Loud & Sons in 1885; the lumber company became one of the most successful in the State of Michigan. Loud moved to Au Sable in 1866; he became Mayor of the city. His son, George Alvin Loud, graduated from Ann Arbor Union School in 1869; he became a U.S. Congressman, 1903-1913 and 1915-1917. Another son, Henry Nelson Loud, graduated from the University of Michigan in 1873. Henry Nelson's son, George Brewster Loud, established Washtenaw Lumber Company in Ann Arbor, and Caleb Loud managed the enterprise.
Michigan Counties in 1885
King Leopold of Belgium engineered the Congolean Holocaust in 1885 that killed between 3-13 million people from 1885-1908
On May 2, 1885, Good Housekeeping began publication
On May 6, 1885, the Ann Arbor Water Company was founded on the land of John C. Allen after being organized on April 9 with capital stock of $50,000 which increased to $100,000; the water source was the 302 acre Barton Pond with Charles Ezra Greene of the University of Michigan, 1872-1903, as the engineer, and Charles Goodhue was the contractor. Alexander White Hamilton of Salem Township was elected a President on May 3, 1887; he was an attorney, and 1871 graduate of the University of Michigan and previously Ann Arbor High School, and was Secretary/Treasurer of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Washtenaw County.
Cornelia Corselius, daughter of George Corselius who was the editor for the Western Emigrant and Pioneer Librarian, published a series of Children's Stories in 1885; the Cornelius' resided at 317 E. Ann St. Cornelia was a school teacher in the 4th Ward who later moved to 414 Lawrence, and became an Ann Arbor Historian along with good friend, Lucy Chapin who was her illustrator in her books. The Corselius' were members of St. Andrews Episcopal church. Cornelia also published Some Early Ann Arbor Homes in 1909 at a meeting of the Women's Club of Ann Arbor.
William Lambie Diary, 1885
The Ladies Library Association Building was finished in 1885 at 324 E. Huron at Division (Ann Arbor School History)
Bishop Samuel Harris first proposed the idea for an Episcopal Student Church at the University of Michigan in 1885; this led to the building of Harris Hall
Michigan Mining School (Michigan Tech) was founded in 1885 at Houghton
Ann Arbor High School started its football program in 1885
Liberty Holden, a University of Michigan graduate in 1858, purchased the Cleveland Plain Dealer in 1885; he was a Professor of Literature at Kalamazoo College, and Superintendent of Schools at Tiffin, OH prior to investing in mining properties in Utah. He also established the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1916.
Charles Kendall Adams, 1861 graduate from the University of Michigan and Professor, 1863-1885, was named as the second President of Cornell University in 1885; he remained President their until 1892 when he accepted the President of the University of Wisconsin from 1892-1901
Michigan was undefeated, 3-0, during the 1885 Football Season; they also played a game on roller skates on April 3, but it didn't count as an official game. The Wolverines played their fourth game at Ann Arbor on November 14, 1885 with a shutout of Windsor, 32-0. Several schools dropped their varsity football programs as only 9 teams competed in 1885.
On October 15, 1885, the reputation of Ann Arbor was besmirched
Morgan School in 1886
The Semi-Centennial of the Admission of the State of Michigan to the Union was published in 1886
In 1886, the Knights of Labor tried to organize 1400 strikes involving over 600,000 workers
April 6, 1886 24.5” of snow in Blizzard in Michigan (Rochester Story)
Ann Arbor Train Depot in 1886
Fred Bonine set the World Record in the 110 yard dash at 10.8 seconds; the record stood for 35 years until broke in 1921 by Charley Paddock
John Mayhelm Barry Sill replaced Daniel Putnam as Principal at Michigan State Normal School, 1886-1893; Sill was a former University of Michigan Regent who followed Adonijah Welch to Ypsilanti from Jonesville in 1852 to teach Latin and English
A Primer of Michigan History with a brief sketch of the primary resources of the state was published in 1886
Barbour Gymnasium opened in 1886, first University of Michigan campus space exclusively for women's use
Charles Mills Gayley wrote, "The Yellow and Blue," in 1886; he won $10 when he entered the song in a competition. The song became the University of Michigan Alma Mater. University of Michigan Glee Club performs The Yellow and Blue in 2010
Commonwealth Power Company was founded in 1886 by William Augustine Foote and Samuel Jarvis in Jackson; it is now Consumers Energy
Samuel W. Beakes bought the Daily Argus in 1886
John Jay Robison, County Clerk, and Star Mountain Mining Co. was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1886; he was Supervisor of Sharon Township where he resided since 1843, and elected State Senator in 1862-1868 when he was elected County Clerk, 1868-1874, and 1882-1886 after serving in the State House of Representatives, 1878-1882. He ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Congress in 1874 and 1876. He died in 1897. His former home in Sharon Township pictured below.
May 4, 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago
Coca-Cola was first sold on May 8, 1886
Old Broadway Bridge in 1886
June Rose Colby graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1874, and was the first woman in the United States to earn a PhD in 1886 in English Literature
On June 2, 1886, President Grover Cleveland wed Frarnces Folsom, the only President to do so in the White House
Grossman and Schlenker was established in 1886 at 7 West Liberty by Christian Schlenker and Charles Grossman (it may have opened in 1893); Schlenker Hardware opened across the street at 10 West Liberty in 1897, but by 1906 Chris Schlenker moved the store to 213 West Liberty.
Sun Company was founded in 1886; it later became known as Sunoco Oil Company
Ann Arbor Central Railroad in 1886 (History of the Ann Arbor Railroad and Early History of the Ann Arbor Railroad)
Henry Carter Adams came to teach at the University of Michigan, 1886-1921; he taught economics and finance. He started courses for business administration, accounting, economics, finance and marketing.
Goodhew Fine Flowers began operations at 225 E. Liberty St. in 1886 by James Goodhew; he also had a shop on 316 Observatory, and greenhouses on Miller Ave., and his son, Alfred took over operations
In 1886, Dr. William Upjohn, a 1875 University of Michigan Medical School graduate and Board of Regent, founded the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo
On July 3, 1886, Karl Benz patented his motorwagen that was built in 1885
On July 28, 1886, St. Thomas Parochial School moved to 530 Elizabeth Street near State and Depot; the groundbreaking was on September 1, 1884 and the architect was Arthur Marshall (Ann Arbor School History)
On August 2, 1886, Emancipation Day was celebrated at Ypsilanti
Eleazer E. Calkins began a pharmacy at 324 S. State St. in 1886; he graduated from the University of Michigan School of Pharmacy in 1884
The Statue of Liberty was dedicated October 28, 1886 by President Grover Cleveland; it was received as a gift from France after the idea originated from Edouard Rene de Laboulaye in 1865, and the project was begun Frederic Bartholdi in 1871 and completed by Gustave Eiffel in 1884.
On October 30, 1886, Michigan defeated Albion, 24-0, at the Ann Arbor Fairgrounds in their 5th home game; the Wolverines were undefeated, 2-0, with two shutouts over Albion. Ann Arborite, James Eugene Duffy set a world record by drop kicking a football 168 feet 7.5 inches; he was team captain in 1887 and 1888.
Harris Hall in 1886 at the corner of State and Huron
The Grand Hotel opened in 1887; the above pic is in 1890
From 1887 to 1890, the divorce rate increased from 4% to 5% across America
H. Otto and F. Frey blacksmith and wagon maker
On January 21, 1887, the Amateur Athletic Union was established by William Buckingham Curtis, the first President of the New York Athletic Club in 1872
On February 8, 1887, the Dawes Act granted Native American Indians the right of citizenship on the condition that they dissassociate from their tribe; this law allowed the U.S. Government to confiscate and re-distribute tribal lands, and over 90 million acres were stolen Maps
On March 4, 1887, Edward P. Allen, a Republican born in Sharon Township that graduated from both Michigan Normal College in 1864 and the University of Michigan in 1867, replaced Nathaniel Eldredge as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District. He was later elected Mayor of Ypsilanti.
A History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan was published in 1887 by Andrew Blackbird; he attended Michigan State Normal School at Ypsilanti, and the book was published by the Ypsilantian Job Printing House
On March 23, 1887, Martha Murdock Warner was killed by a train in the village of Dexter
University of Michigan Chemistry Lab in 1887
Junius Beal and Ann Arbor Bicycle Club members at Main & Huron St. in 1887
In 1887, there were 1982 students enrolled at Ann Arbor Public Schools with 578 at the high school (Ann Arbor School History)
In 1887, Copeland School was built at Dexter for $13,000 with six large classrooms; it was named after Roscoe Copeland who was on the Dexter School Board for over 40 years and was the President of Dexter for 35 years. Copeland's brother, Joe, was a Brigadeer General in the Civil War and Michigan Supreme Court Justice.
Saline opened an Opera House in 1887 on the Wallace Block by Daniel Wallace, a former stagecoach driver, at 101-107 South Ann Arbor Street after a fire destroyed the wooden buildings in 1881
Sir Conan Arthur Doyle published his first Sherlock Holmes story in 1887, a Study in Scarlett
September 7, 1887 Train Derailment
The Yellow River Flood in China killed 900,000 to 2 million people; it began on September 28, 1887
Tide Water Oil Company was founded in 1887
Herbert Randall Art Rooms at 30 E. Huron St. in 1887
Chelsea Hardware was established in 1887
Ohio Oil Company was founded in 1887; it would later become Marathon Oil Company
On November 12, 1887, Michigan defeated Albion, 32-0, in their 6th home game at Ann Arbor Fairgrounds; the Wolverines finished the 1887 Season, 5-0, with 3 shutouts
In 1887, John J. Robison bought the former County Jail, and turned it into his residence
By 1887, 89 logging railroads existed in Michigan which was more than double any other state
The Michigan Dogman was first reported in Wexford County in 1887 by two lumberjacks (video)
The Detroit Tigers won the World Series in 1887
On December 23, 1887, Dr. Alonzo Benjamin Palmer passed away after 34 years of service at the University of Michigan; he moved to Tecumseh shortly after earning his medical degree in 1839 at New York
The Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888 on January 12 killed 235 people in Montana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and Texas; later, on March 11, the Great Blizzard of 1888 killed over 400 on the Eastern Coast as drifts rose to 58 inches
Keck Failure in the courts on February 10, 1888
Portrait and Biographical Album of Hillsdale County was published in 1888
The first American vending machine was produced in 1888 by the Thomas Gum Company by selling chewing gum at train stations Vending Machine History
The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association was formed on March 24, 1888 by James Heckman of Hillsdale; the oldest conference in America
Samuel W. Beakes was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1888; he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1883, and was the son of former Mayor and Judge Hiram Beakes
Ann Arbor Organ Works in 1888
Before Ann Arbor Bargain Days and the Art Fair, there was the Clothing Panic of 1888
The Schwaben Verein Club was founded in 1888; they met on the second floor of Wild's Tailor Shop, and then at the American House Hotel until they built their own facility at 215 N. Ashley. This pic was from December 24, 1894
Eastman Kodak was founded in 1888
The Detroit Museum of Art was established at 704 E. Jefferson St. in 1888, and opened to the public on September 1
On April 18, 1888, a barn in the rear of Walter Toop's Bakery on S. State, and the fire spread ruining 6 businesses
Collier's Weekly Magazine began publication on April 28, 1888 by Peter Fenelon Collier at New York
A fire broke out at the home of Samuel Jewett on May 25, 1888 on W. Huron St.
On June 1, 1888, Oliver Kimberly, 46, was found dead from suicide hanging in the barn of Ira Backus in Webster Township
A fire broke out June 15, 1888 that caused $15,000 in damage
There were 24 saloons and two breweries in Ann Arbor in 1888
G.H. Wild Tailor Shop in 1888
On May 5, 1888, Pope Leo XIII called for the abolition of slavery
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County June 1888
On June 22, 1888, Ann Ann Arbor High School held their graduation commencement at the Clifton House in Whitmore Lake with 80 graduates (Ann Arbor School History)
The Jack The Ripper Murders began in London in 1888
The Loyal Order of the Moose were founded in 1888
Portrait and Biographical History of Lenawee County was published in 1888
Ann Arbor Steam Laundry opened in 1888 by Edward Servis and Milton Steffy
Fourth Ward School was renamed Jones School after Elisha Jones who was Superintendent of Ann Arbor Public Schools and a Professor of Latin at the University of Michigan. Jones passed away on August 16, 1888. Mae O'Hearn was Principal in 1910. Its Principal was Maude Goodell since 1911; she was the former Principal at Donovan School in 1909. Etta Burch became Principal at Donovan School after Goodell left until 1915 when Kate Hubbard and Christine Sturges replaced her. Ethel Hendrick was Principal of Donovan School, 1922-1928. Winifred Gibbons was also Principal at both Jones and Donovan Schools.
Hazen Pingree became Mayor of Detroit in 1889-1897; then, he was elected Governor of Michigan, 1897-1901
National Geographic began publication on September 22, 1888
In 1888, William Goodyear and Bruno St. James established a dry goods store at 118 S. Main St.; St. James was the brother of Goodyear's wife, Delia. The Goodyear's were married on October 10, 1888 in Detroit.
On October 27, 1888, the first high school football game was played in the State of Michigan when a team from Windsor played Detroit High School
On November 6, 1888, Benjamin Harrison defeated President Grover Cleveland in the 1888 Presidential Election although Cleveland won the popular vote by over 91,000; there were over 11 million Americans who voted
On November 10, 1888, Threats of a Lynching
On November 24, 1888, Michigan whalloped Albion, 76-4, at the Ann Arbor Fairgrounds in their 7th home game; the Wolverines were, 2-1, in the 1888 Season with a loss at Chicago. There were now 23 varsity college football teams competing in America including Indiana, Northwestern, Minnesota, Notre Dame and Miami-OH.
Alpha Tau Omega was established at the University of Michigan on December 8, 1888
Ann Arbor Argus, 1889-1896
Ann Arbor Railroad Station in 1889 was at 416 S. Ashley St. and cost $4,400 to build
The City of Willis was officially established in 1889; the Willis Creamery produced over 50,000 pounds of milk and 4,000 pounds of cottage cheese daily. Frank Whittaker owned the Creamery
The Eiffel Tower opened at Paris, France on March 31, 1889
Starkweather Fountain was built in 1889 on South Huron Street in front of Ypsilanti Savings Bank which is now Ypsilanti City Hall; the pic above is from the late 1890s, and the fountain was demolished April, 1932. It stood 12.25 feet in height.
Detroit Country Club established the first golf course in Michigan in 1889; it was 9 holes
On May 28, 1889, Albert Martin was lynched in Port Huron
Detroit's first skyscraper, The Hammond Building, opened in 1889; it was demolished in 1956
Ransom Olds settled in Lansing on June 5, 1889
An addition was put on Union School in 1889 (Ann Arbor School History)
The Industries of the Bay Cities in Michigan was published in 1889
Portrait and Biographical Album of St. Joseph County was published in 1889
School Law and a history and description of the educational system in Michigan was published in 1889
On August 15, 1889, William Ferguson was expelled from Gies European Hotel Restaurant after being denied service; Ferguson's father, Joseph, was one of the first African-American doctors in Michigan in 1857, and he pursued the injustice to the State Supreme Court and won in Ferguson vs. Gies. In 1893, Ferguson became the first African-American legislator in Michigan.
Fireman's Hall at Unity Block in 1889
Aspirin was patented in 1889
River Street Bridge at Milan in 1889
In October, 1889, Andrew Cunningham opened his first drug store in Detroit; the Hammond Building was also completed in Detroit, the first skyscraper
The Russian Flu began to sread October, 1889; it spread to North American and killed over 1 million people
1889 Remembrances of Saline
Reuben Kempf house in 1889 at 321 N. Ingalls (The Remarkable History of the Kempf House)
In 1889, J.J. Quarry established a drug store at the corner of North University and State Street; G. Claude Drake later became the President, and purchased the store when Quarry died in 1920
Ann Arbor City Directory in 1889
In 1889, the Mayo Clinic was founded at Rochester, Minnesota with St. Mary's Hospital; William James Mayo, a University of Michigan graduate in 1883, was the son of the founder in 1864. It spends $660 million annually in 2017 on research with over 60,000 employees including 4,500 physicians.
On November 9, 1889, Michigan defeated Albion, 33-4, at the Ann Arbor Fairgrounds in their 8th home game, but suffered its worst defeat in its history, 0-56, to Cornell. Michigan finished the season 1-2 for their 3rd losing season during the 1889 Season. The first All-American Football Team was recognized, Amos Alonzo Stagg of Yale was recognized and all the members picked were from Intercollegiate Football Association Schools: Yale, Princeton, and Harvard.
On November 2nd, 8th and 11th, 1889, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington were admitted as the 39th, 40th, 41st and 42nd states
By 1890, Life Expectancy was 43 years; if one lived to the age of 20, one could expect to live another 41 years, and if one lived to the age of 30, one could expect to live another 35 years. Women were now outliving men typically by a few years.
By 1890, there was 6,957 miles of railroad track completed in Michigan
By 1890, Ann Arbor's population was 9,431 (11th largest in Michigan)/Washtenaw County 42,210 (8th largest in Michigan)/Ypsilanti 6,129/Chelsea 1,356/Dexter 879/Manchester 1,191/Milan 917/Saline 706/Detroit 205,877/State of Michigan 2,093,890/USA 62,979,766 11th Census of the United States
Ann Arbor Schools had 3,073 students with an average daily attendance of 561 at the High School; Ypsilanti had 1,607 students with 355 at the High School

Social Security examined over 3.5 million births from 1890-1899, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	John	80,665	Mary	131,136
2	William	72,244	Anna	55,261
3	James	50,724	Margaret	37,938
4	George	43,358	Helen	37,802
5	Charles	36,848	Elizabeth	33,879
6	Joseph	29,000	Ruth	32,867
7	Frank	28,718	Florence	32,344
8	Robert	26,147	Ethel	31,453
9	Edward	22,033	Emma	28,652
10	Henry	21,664	Marie	25,853

John Schneider was appointed the first postmaster at Weinsberg on January 30, 1890; the German Lutheran farming community in Scio Township operated until May 15, 1901
Arthur Hill, a University of Michigan graduate in 1865 in civil engineering, founded the Saginaw Steel Steamship Company which later became the U.S. Steamship Company
On February 15, 1890, the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference was founded with Kansas, Kansas State and Washburn
Germania Hotel in 1890 at Washington and Ashley; Proprietor Michael Staebler is the one at the bar with the beard
Ann Arbor Streetcar or Trolley tracks laid in 1890 (Burns Park Trolley) Glimpse into Ann Arbor's Past
Ypsilanti Water Tower built in 1890
Map of the United States in 1890
The University of Michigan adopted a 4-year medical school curriculum; it increased from a 3-year curriculum introduced in 1880, and a 2-year curriculum introduced in 1850
Cyclopedia of Michigan was published in 1890
Detroit in 1890 as Compared to 1870 was published in 1890
The Detroit College of Medicine established Michigan's first veterinary school program in 1890; it continued through 1898
John Baumgardner owned Baumgardner Marble Works in 1890; he supplied headstones and tombstones for many gravesites with marble cutting, and married Anton Eisele's daughter. Eisele died in 1887 after starting the original Marble Works in 1868.
Ann Arbor Organ Company at Main & Liberty in 1890
Captain Charles Manly of the Abstract Office was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1890
The peak of the Michigan Lumber Industry was in 1890 when over 5.5 million board feet of lumber was cut, mostly pine
The Dexter Underpass was designed in 1890 by Frederick Blackburn Pelham, an African-American architect, who graduated from the University of Michigan in 1887; Pelham designed 18-20 bridges for the Michigan Central Railroad, but died on February 2, 1895 at the age of 30 of acute pneumonia
On June 13, 1890, William Geer was appointed postmaster of Geer in Northfield Township; the office operated until August 31, 1900
Chelsea High School graduate, Henry Finn, and Jacob Hummel purchased the firm of R.S. Armstrong from Dr. Armstrong in 1890, and operated it until 1909. Finn was a registered pharmacist since 1885.
In 1890, Ann Arbor High School graduate, John W. McCarthy, eldest son of Timothy McCarthy, fell in love with Hannah Bently, and followed her to Farmington, Missouri; he left Ann Arbor and took his lumber and construction business there by 1905
In 1890, James Scotford of Edmore uncovered between 3-9,000 relics and artifacts; it was considered one of the largest hoaxes in Michigan History
Ida Gray graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School in 1890, and became our nation's first African-American Dentist
Olivia and Israel Hall were concerned that the county fairgrounds with its horse racing track on Hill Street was a bad influence so close to the neighborhood school (Tappan) , she persuaded the Fair Association in 1890 to move the race track to her land at the back of the old Baldwin farm, past what would became Wells Street. She then subdivided the land between Hill and Israel Hall Avenue (later Cambridge) into blocks of residential lots. The Hall Mansion was at Washtenaw and North University (below).
Lucinda Hinsdale Stone was awarded a honorary Doctorate degree from the University of Michigan in 1890; the first woman to receive an honorary Doctorate degree
University of Michigan Commencement in 1890
On July 3rd and July 10th, 1890, Idaho and Wyoming were admitted as the 43rd and 44th states
There were 4500 magazines in America by 1890
On July 29, 1890, Dutch painter, Vincent Van Gogh, passed away at the age of 37
Glazier-Strong Stove Company began in Chelsea in 1890; it would become the largest oil stove company in the world
Silas Hamilton Douglass passed away on August 26, 1890 at his home on 502 E. Huron St.; his daughters, Kate, Marie and Louise remained until the home was sold in 1902. He was a Professor and Dean at the University of Michigan Medical School, 1844-1877, served as Mayor, 1871-1873, and founded the Gas company. Douglass Papers
The Michigan Daily published its first newspaper on September 29, 1890 (A Brief History of Photography at the Michigan Daily)
From 1890 to 1913, John Pierpont Morgan organized or underwrote securities for 42 major U.S. Corporations including most of the railroads in America
Highland Park was incorporated as a village in 1890
Delta Kappa Epsilon Chapel at 611.5 William St. in 1890; the building, the "Shant," was constructed in 1867 by William Le Baron Jenney, a former University of Michigan professor, and space is for lease since 2014
In October, 1890, Michigan Board of Regents approved $3,000 to build Regents Field, and added another $4,500 May, 1891 for its completion at the south 10 acres of what now is Ferry Field made necessary improvements in grading and drainage for a football and baseball fields plus a quarter-mile track.
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Reuben Kemp with his wife, Pauline, and six year old daughter, Elsa, and family friend, Marie Durheim in 1890 at 312 S. Division
Huron Street in Ypsilanti with the Occidental Hotel in 1890
On October 11, 1890 Michigan pulverized Albion, 56-10, at the Ann Arbor Fairgrounds in their 9th home game with an estimated crowd of 350 spectators, and won their 10th home game with Purdue, 34-6; the Fairgrounds moved from property located at Hill & Forest to property where Burns Park is now located, and Michigan finished the 1890 Season, 4-1, with two shutouts
University of Michigan Medical College in 1890
Union Oil Company was established on October 17, 1890
Palmer Pharmacy in 1890 at 336 S. State St.; Alonzo Palmer died in 1887, but he came to Ann Arbor as a Professor of Anatomy in 1852; he became a Professor of Pathology in 1860, and was nationally known for his treatment of cholera during the Chicago outbreak of 1852. Palmer resided at 205 N. Division St.
The David Whitney House was started in Detroit in 1890 and finished by 1894 (pic is from 1905) for $400,000 with 52 rooms including 10 bathrooms on 22,000 sq. ft. with 218 windows and 20 fireplaces; an additional $250,000 was spend on decorating and furnishing the home. Mortimer Smith, architect of the Detroit Opera House in 1922, was commissioned in 1870 to build The Whitney at 4421 Woodward Ave. Lumber Baron, David Whitney, moved to Michigan in 1857 after making millions in Massachusetts in logging. At his death in 1900, he was worth $15 million. It was converted into a restaurant in 1986; some believe the house is haunted.
J. Edward Rentschler opened a photography studio at Ann Arbor at the corner of Main & Huron in 1890 after an apprenticeship with Lewis & Gibson at the age of 22; he moved his studio to 319 E. Huron St. and continued operations until his death in 1940 when his son, Edwin, continued the studio until his death in 1971 (Rentschler Collection)
By 1890, there were 278 high schools in Michigan
A History of Monroe County was published in 1890
On November 1, 1890, Michigan defeated Purdue, 34-6, at the Ann Arbor Fairgrounds in their 9th home game
American Hotel advertisement in 1890 at West Washington and Ashley
Edwin Baruch Winans of Hamburg was elected as Governor of Michigan November, 1890; he served, 1891-1893, and passed away in 1894. He served Hamburg as Township Supervisor and was Livingston County Probate Judge prior to becoming Governor.
On November 12, 1890, Conflict between students and militia in Law Student Enoch Price's Diary
State Street in 1890
On November 20, 1890, Pope Leo XIII condemned slavery
Hangsterfer's City Ice Company at the Argo Pond
On December 26, 1890, the Huron Valley Building and Savings Association got its start in the Municipal Court Building at Huron & Main St.
On December 29, 1890, the Wounded Knee Massacre at South Dakota killed over 300 Lakota Indians
Ann Arbor City Directory 1890
On March 4, 1891, James Sedgwick Gorman, a Democrat born in Lyndon Township and a Chelsea Union High School graduate who later graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1876, replaced Edward P. Allen, as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District
Ann Arbor High School Omega in 1891
Portrait and Biographical Album of Ionia and Montcalm Counties was published in 1891
Necrological Report June 12, 1891
Newberry Hall was dedicated July 21, 1891; it would later be named the Kelsey Museum of Archeology after Francis Kelsey, University of Michigan Professor, 1889-1927. A pic of Kelsey from 1920 is above.
Emancipation Day was celebrated at Ann Arbor on August 1, 1891 at Relief Park at the South Side of West Madison between Fourth and Fifth ave.
The Ypsi-Ann shuttled 600 passengers between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti in 1891; it began operations on January 9, 1891
Fiegel's was established in 1891
An Ann Arbor couple near the Courthouse in the 1890s
The Populist or People's Party was established in 1891
In January, 1891, Huron Valley Building and Savings Association opened for business with $50,000 of start up capital in the Ann Arbor Municipal Courthouse with one employee, John Miner, and supervisor, H.H. Herbst
The Albert Mann House at 408 W. Liberty St. was built in 1891
After James Naismith invented the sport of basketball in 1891, the first basketball game in Michigan may have been played in Ypsilanti at the Follett House Ballroom
Alber & Company blacksmiths were near the Broadway Bridge where State St. ended in the 1890s
In 1891, William Wrigley began a chewing gum factory, and introduced Juicy Fruit gum in 1893; he would become part owner of the Chicago Cubs in 1916 and Wrigley Field was named in his honor in 1927
J-Hop 1891
On March 3, 1891, the International Copyright Act was passed
Detroit in History and Commerce was published in 1891
Detroit Illustrated was published in 1891 (Detroit Souvenir)
William G. Doty, Register of Probate, from Manchester was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1891; he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1875
On May 21, 1891, The Thomas Hume disappeared with six men aboard during a squall on Lake Michigan; this was the birth of the Great Lakes Triangle (In Search of the Great Lakes Triangle and William Shatner's Wierd or What) Great Lakes Shipwrecks includes over 6,000 ships with over 30,000 people dead
There were 71 graduates at Ann Arbor High School in 1891
The University of Michigan established a new hospital on Catherine Street in 1891; it was recognized as the largest hospital in the United States by 1900
Basketball was invented in 1891 by Canadian Jim Naismith where he taught at the Springfield, MA YMCA; he later coached at Kansas, 1898-1907
On June 24, 1891, Ypsilanti may have had a lynching
St. John's United Church was established at Chelsea in 1891
History of the 24th Michigan Regiment known as the Iron Brigade from Detroit and Wayne County was published in 1891
A History of Higher Education in Michigan was published in 1891
Portrait and Biographical Album of Washtenaw County was published in 1891 (Oakland County, Ingham and Livingston)
From 1891 to 1897, the divorce rate in America increased from 5% to 6%; it doubled from the rate 1867-1879 which was 3%
Ann Arbor City Council Minutes: July 27, 1891 to April 10, 1930
The Washtenaw County Fair was held at the Fairgrounds in Burns Park September 29-October 2, 1891
On October 17, 1891, Albion surprised Michigan and defeated the Wolverines, 10-4 at the Ann Arbor Fairgrounds; it was their only loss at the Fairgrounds. Michigan defeated Ann Arbor High School, 62-0, on October 10, Oberlin, 26-6, on October 24, and Butler, 42-6, on October 31 at the Ann Arbor Fairgrounds, but finished 4-5 on the season. These would be the final games played at the Ann Arbor Fairgrounds as Regent's Field was ready for the 1892 football season. It was Michigan's 4th losing season. Michigan law student and Yale graduate, Frank Crawford, was the first coach the Wolverines after having no coaches, 1879-1890. Mike Murphy became Michigan's first trainer in 1891, and there were now 29 varsity college football programs in America; Michigan State Normal College fielded their first football team.
On December 14, 1891, Couch Dorr became postmaster at Sharonville; it operated until September 15, 1899
On January 1, 1892, Ellis Island began to be used as a way to accommodate immigrants coming to the United States
Randolph Rogers died on January 15, 1892 in Rome, Italy; he spent most of his childhood in Ann Arbor, and moved to New York at the age of 20 (From Bakery Boy to Famous Sculptor)
Elijah Morgan, Ann Arbor's wealthiest resident, died on January 22, 1892 at the age of 86; he formed the Ann Arbor Land Company and was President of Ann Arbor-Toledo-Northern Railway Company that was founded in 1871. He donated 40 acres to the University of Michigan. He was and attorney and banker that came to Ann Arbor in 1829; he held many offices and titles including prosecuting attorney, alderman, school board trustee, Chairman of the County Democratic Party, and Commissioner of Deeds. He helped found the Ann Arbor Savings Bank. His wife, Lucy Stow Morgan preceded him in death in 1887 at the age of 91. They resided at Fifth and Ann St., but built a pretentious brick residence on the Huron St. corner of the block. Pic above in 1900. Franklin L. Parker lived across the street.
On February 22, 1892, the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Militia met in Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti acquired their first park in 1892; Prospect Park was acquired by the Park Improvement Society, a women's civic organization, and the graves from the former cemetery were removed to Highland Cemetery. The cannon came from Fort McClery at Kittery, Maine in 1902
A Sketch of James Jesse Strang and the Morman Kingdom of Beaver Island was published in 1892 (1895)
In 1892, the New York Tribune reported that there were 4,047 millionaires in America
Grover Cleveland came to Ann Arbor on February 22, 1892 (Presidential Visits to Ann Arbor began in 1892)
The Norton Family established a Flower Shop in Ypsilanti in 1892
In April, 1892, the Western Intercollegiate Athletic Association was formed with the University of Michigan, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota, and Northwestern University; the athletic league would hold inter-varsity events in football, baseball and track.
May, 1892 King and Franklin Circus fracas with 300 students rushing the gate results in mass fighting
In 1892, Phi Kappa Psi started a trend to convert mansions into fraternities when it moved into Chauncey Millen's Mansion; the pic above is from 1917
St. John Baptist Catholic Church in Ypsilanti was built in 1892 by Donaldson and Meier; the pic above is from 1910
Necrological Report on June 17, 1892
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County July, 1892
Andrew Carnegie founded Carnegie Steel Company in 1892
Ann Arbor High School graduate, Earle Wilbur Dow, became an instructor at the University of Michigan in 1892
The Ypsilanti Electric Company built a new structure at 100 E. Cross Street; it was sold to Washtenaw Electric Company in 1900, and it became the Washtenaw Light and Power Company in 1903
Dancer's was established at Chelsea in 1892
Lynchings occured most frequently in the United States from 1890-1920 with a peak in 1892. Florida and Georgia led the nation in lynchings from 1900-1930. It is estimated that nearly 5,000 lynchings took place from 1882-1968 with African-American men being victimized the most. Lynchings in America Origins of Lynching in America
Between 1769 and 1909, there were at least 326 Vigilante Movements in America; there were 141 movements responsible for 729 unauthorized executions (Vigilante Justice in the Old West)
Ross Granger began Grangers Hall in 1892 on Maynard St. near Liberty; he founded Granger Academy of Dancing and served as Ann Arbor City Clerk and Treasurer, and the pic above was from 1903
Francis Julius Bellamy, an American Christian Socialist Minister and Author, wrote the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892; it was published in Youth's Companion on September 8, 1892. The magazine sold 26,000 American flags to schools across the nation; School Superintendents directed their teachers to start the school day with recitation of the pledge. It was adopted by Congress in 1942.
On September 13, 1892, Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute was founded; it would later become Central Michigan University
Glen Mills Ann Arbor City Directory 1892
In 1892, Sidney Millard converted Ludwig Walz Grocery at 111 W. Liberty St. into the Millard Press; the Millard Press printed University of Michigan Athletic and Football Tickets through the 1960s
Fingerprinting was adopted
Ann Arbor Newsboys in 1892
Regents Field was opened, and Michigan defeated Michigan Athletic Association, 74-0, on October 8, 1892 in the first game at Regent's Field with Yale graduate, Frank Barbour, as their new head coach. Michigan joined the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest; Michigan's Ralph Stone was the first President. Ann Arbor High School graduate and 1889 valedictorian, George Jewett, was Michigan's first African-American football player. Michigan finished the 1892 season, 7-5. The only other games played at Regent's Field that season were a 60-8 thrashing of Albion on November 5, and a 26-24 thriller over Oberlin College on November 19. Edward Moulton became Michigan's second trainer.
The Advantages and Surroundings of Muskegon was published in 1892
Historical and Business Compendium of Ottawa County was published in 1892
Northville, the Ideal Suburban Village was published in 1892
Portrait and Biographical Record of Saginaw and Bay Counties was published in 1892
There were 141 telephones in the city in 1892.
On November 8, 1892, Grover Cleveland defeated Benjamin Harrison and James Weaver in the 1892 Presidential Election; there were over 12 million Americans who voted
On November 24, 1892, Ann Arbor Car Ferry #1 was placed into operation; it went from Elberta to Kewaunee, Wisconsin, and was the first railroad ferry service in the world across open water
Diary of Lottie Warner in 1892
An Ann Arbor merchant prepares for his day prior to 1893
Washtenaw County Courthouse in 1893
There were 12,584 students attending school in Washtenaw County in 1893
Mary Clare Wilson Smith became the State of Michigan Librarian, 1893-1923; she moved from Ypsilanti to Lansing in 1885 to be the Assistant Librarian
On January 17, 1893, the Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown in a coup d'etat by American and British Business Leaders including U.S. Minister, John L. Stevens
Elisha Calkins, father of Eleazer Calkins, the druggist, passed away at the age of 70 at his home on Ingalls St. January, 1893; he once owned a farm in South Lyon, and Methodist Church services were held in his father's (also named Eleazer) cabin in 1833
McClure's Magazine began publication June, 1893 by Samuel Sidney McClure; it spearheaded an era of Muckraking in journalism through investigative reporting
The first voting machines were authorized in Michigan in 1893
Religious Thought at the University of Michigan was published in 1893 by the Student Christian Association
Souvenir of the City of Alpena was published in 1893
Portrait and Biographical Record of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties was published in 1893
Panic of 1893 caused an economic depression; J.P. Morgan helped rescue the U.S. Government on February 20, 1895 by selling $65 million in gold bonds as gold reserves dwindled over a two year period
Weinmann Block in 1893
The City Bakery was founded by Fred Heusel in 1893 at 206-212 E. Huron St.
The flagpole on the Diag was built in 1893
On April 2, 1893, Trinity Lutheran Church was founded on Easter Sunday with 40 members; three years later, they consecrated a new building at the corner of Fifth and William
On April 17, 1893, a tidal wave on Lake Michigan swept 700 feet beyond the high water mark
Tennis became Michigan's third varsity sport in 1893, but had no intercollegiate competition until 1899
Main Street looking North in 1893
Ann Arbor Manufacturing was established in 1893 with Justin Bullis as manager and George Bullis as President on West Huron St.
Fraternity Houses at the University of Michigan in 1893
Michigan Manual 1893
In 1893, a legislative Bill was introduced to abolish the United States Army and Navy; another Bill was introduced to rename the United States of America as the United States of the Earth
Frederick Jackson Turner published the Frontier Thesis in 1893
In 1893, J.W. Knapp and Frank Jewett opened a dry goods store in Albion called Jewett & Knapp
Eberbach Hardware Main at Washington in 1893; it opened in 1875 (When Downtown was Hardware Heaven)
University of Michigan opened its School of Nursing in 1893
On April 12, 1893 Tornado hit Ypsilanti
George Jewett, former valedictorian at Ann Arbor High School in 1889 and the first African-American varsity football player in 1890 and 1892 at the University of Michigan, transferred to Northwestern after a conflict with Medical School Dean, Victor Vaughn; George Jewett was the grandfather of Coleman Jewett (Renaissance Man)
Bradley Martin Thompson, a 1858 University of Michigan graduate, was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1893. He taught at the University of Michigan Law School, 1888-1911, and was also Mayor of East Saginaw, 1873-1875.
On May 3, 1893, Union School in Ypsilanti was damaged by fire
Main Street at Ann in 1893
Richard Gause Boone became Principal at Michigan State Normal School, 1893-1899; he authored Education in the United States in 1889, and A History of Education in Indiana in 1892, and updated both through 1923.
Michigan Normal College began publication of its yearbook, The Aurora, in 1893
The first University of Michigan Track squad in 1893; they did not have a coach until Keene Fitzpatrick arrived in 1894 from Yale as Football trainer, and became Head Track Coach in 1898
Trinity Lutheran Church was built at William and Fifth in 1893
William J. Gentsch published A Dictionary of Detroit in 1893
The State of Michigan established a county road law in 1893
Hoelzle's Butcher Shop at Washington & Fourth in 1893
On May 24, 1893, William Sullivan was lynched in Corunna
June 16, 1893 Hail Storm
June 23, 1893 Necrological Report
North Huron Street in Ypsilanti in 1893
The Happy Birthday song was composed in 1893 by Patty and Mildred Hill at a school in Kentucky
Edwards Brothers was founded in 1893; Thomas and Daniel graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1899 and 1894, and are pictured with John
Louis Phillips Hall, an 1879 Ann Arbor High School graduate, was appointed as a Professor at the University of Michigan Dental School, 1893-1941. His father, Israel Hall, had Israel Ave. named in his honor, and his mother, Olivia Hall, had Olivia St. named in her honor. Israel Ave. was later renamed Cambridge Rd.
Pepsi-Cola was introduced in 1893
University of Michigan School of Music in 1893
New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women's suffrage in 1893
On September 15, 1893, grave charges were levied against Alexander White Hamilton, Superintendent of Ann Arbor Water Company, after $27,000 of floating indebtedness by alleged fraudulent acts, embezzlement, and mismanagement. Hamilton also created the Hamilton Block in 1882. Hamilton Find a Grave
Michigan's football squad finished 7-3 with 4 shutouts for the 1893 campaign; Charles Baird was team Manager and Frank Barbour was Coach. Edward Moulton was the trainer. Wooden stands were erected to accommodate 400 people at Regent's Field. The Intercollegiate Football Association played its final season as its members became independents.
On October 7, 1893, grocer Frederick Eckert became postmaster of Eckert in Freedom Township which operated until August 31, 1901
October 25, 1893 Hamburg Junction Derailment (near Zukey Lake) "out Miller Ave"
November 3, 1893 Halloween Disturbance
On November 6, 1893, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, passed away at the age of 53
Waterman Gymnasium built in 1894 at 930 North University at the corner of East University; there was $48,800 raised for the gym, but it wasn't enough for the women's gym to open so the men's gym opened in 1893 and the women's gym in 1895. It was closed in 1946, and demolished in 1977.
Hershey's was founded in Lancaster, PA on February 9, 1894; they introduced their milk chocolate bar
Glen Mills Ann Arbor City Directory 1894
In 1894, a legislative Bill was introduced acknowledging that the Consitituion of the United States recognize that God and Jesus Christ are the supreme authorities in human affairs
On March 6, 1894, the Dexter Savings Bank was robbed for $3,160.55
Dexter Bank Robbery March 9, 1894
Fixing the Cross Street in Ypsilanti in 1894
To Wit, The Department of Law at the University of Michigan, was published in 1894
Michigan Census 1894
William Judson of Sylvan Township was elected Washtenaw County Sheriff in 1894
Rudyard Kipling published The Jungle Book in 1894; he published a wide variety of poems, short stories and novels, 1885-1936
Fred and Henry Howlett opened Gregory Hardware in 1894 (Gregory Hardware 113 Year Business)
In 1894, Fred and Sam Heusel took over Allmendinger Bakery at 206 E. Huron; they moved to Liberty & Fourth, and Fred bought Sam out and renamed the business, City Bakery
From May 8, 1894 through May 26, 1899, The Ann Arbor Argus began including Washtenawisms in their paper; these were a very entertaining look at local people in the area with insights into births, marriages, anniversaries, illnesses, deaths, vacations, trips, club activities, etc. the county's inhabitants
The First May Festival was held at University Hall on May 18, 1894
The Michigan Normal Gymnasium was dedicated on May 18, 1894
The first May Festival was held at University Hall Spring, 1894
A fire at Union School at Ypsilanti on May 23, 1894
Outspoken University of Michigan Professor, Joseph Beal Steere, resigned due to his stance on temperance which offended many local Germans in Ann Arbor (Steere Papers) (Beloved Beer)
On June 27, 1894, the Bureau of Labor Act created the Bureau of Labor Statistics
On June 30, 1894, A.J. Waters and Walter Mack established Union Savings Bank in Manchester
Chelsea on German Day, June 10, 1894
Eloise Asylum opened in Westland on July 20, 1894; it was named after Eloise Dickerson Davock, the daughter of Detroit's postmaster, and began in 1832 as a poor house (Eloise for sale for $1.5 million)
Orchestra Hall rehearsal in the 1890s
In 1894, Ann Arbor Cemetery was moved to Forest Hill Cemetery and the land became Felch Park named in honor of Alpheus Felch on the land that is the front lawn of the Power Center today
Ann Arbor High School in 1894 at the corner of Huron and State St.
Saline on July 4, 1894
In July, 1894 Henry Howard Holmes, an 1884 University of Michigan graduate whose original name was Herman Webster Mudgett, was arrested after building a "Murder Castle" in Chicago in 1893 and confessing to the murder of 27 people although it has been estimated that he may have murdered as many as 200 people; he was executed by hanging on May 7, 1896. A Double Dose of Macabre
Emma Eliza Bower was the first woman elected to the Ann Arbor School Board in 1894; she was also later elected President
The City of Ann Arbor passed a squirrel and bird ordinance September, 1894 in an effort to protect Ann Arbor's "pets" (Just Nuts)
Michigan finished the 1894 Football Season, 9-1-1, under new head coach and Princeton graduate, William McCauley; they avenged their only loss of the season to Cornell, 0-22, at Ithaca, NY on November 3 with a 12-4 win over the Big Red at the Detroit Athletic Club field on November 24 with 4,000 people who observed the spectacle. Keene Fitzpatrick, who taught Amos Alonzo Stagg at Yale, became Michigan's third trainer. James Baird was the team Captain, and his brother, Charles Baird, was the team manager. The largest crowd yet of 2,200 was on hand at Regent's Field November 17 to watch Michigan defeat Oberlin College, 14-6.
The University of Michigan Alumnus began publication October, 1894
Gottlob Luick and employees in 1895; Gottlob was an Alderman and Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1899-1901
The Western Conference was established on January 11, 1895 at a meeting at the Palmer House in Chicago with Michigan, Chicago, Purdue, Illinois, Northwestern, Minnesota, and Wisconsin as its original members
Horace Carpenter died on February 15, 1895; Carpenter arrived in Detroit May 12, 1826, and came to Ann Arbor at the age of 20, and helped put up the first building erected in Saline after learning the carpentry trade in New York. He also put up a large barn for Luther Boyden in Webster Township. Carpenter was elected Treasurer of Washtenaw County in 1862. He resided on Washtenaw Avenue, and remarried in 1879 to Ann Stephens, widow of Oscar Stephens of Lodi Township, after his first wife, Celia, died in 1878. He also founded the Washtenaw County Mutual Insurance Company, and was the first Captain of the State Militia in Pittsfield Township. Carpenter Road was probably named in his honor.
Float at Fifth and Detroit in 1895
North University looking East in 1895 at State St.
Horace Prettyman, Michigan Football Captain for three seasons, purchased a house at 1005 North University in 1885 that would be a boarding house for many University of Michigan students; he and his wife, Jenny McNames, provided over a million meals from 1885-1914 with 250 students eating there regularly. They also owned a boarding house at 602 Lawrence St. known as The Campus Club. Mrs. Prettyman's sister, Mattie Calkins, provided many famous pastries. The building was sold to the University of Michigan in 1914, and demolished in 1938. Prettyman was General Manager of Bulles & Company, and a real estate agent; he served as Ann Arbor City Councilman and Postmaster and as Washtenaw County Supervisor. After he sold his boarding house, he became President of Ann Arbor Press, White Swan Laundry, and the Wolverine Power Company.
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church was completed at 632 North Fourth Ave in 1895; Abraham Cottman was the Pastor
On January 10, 1895, Frederick Schleyer died when struck by a freight train near Foster's
The Midwest, South and East experienced a severe Blizzard on February 9, 1895 including Ann Arbor (Great Freeze)
On March 4, 1895, George Spalding, a Republican from Monroe who was their Mayor, Postmaster and President of their School Board, replaced James Sedgwick Gorman as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District
Plat Map of the Olivia Hall Subdivision and the Washtenaw Fairgrounds near the University of Michigan Campus in 1895
On March 15, 1895, Bridget Cleary was murdered by her husband; (The Fairy Trial of Bridget Cleary)
On March 26, 1895, a fire broke out at Glazier Stove in Chelsea; damage was estimated at $31-50,000, and 50 men were thrown out of work
University of Michigan Professors, Arthur Cushny, James McMurrich, Robert Wenley, and James Craig began playing golf during their tenure in the 1890s on property owned by A.E. Roberts. Wenley came to Ann Arbor in 1896; he was from Scotland and taught philosophy. Cushny was also from Scotland; he taught medicine, and came to Ann Arbor in 1893. Craig also came to Ann Arbor in 1893 from Canada, and taught Asian Languages. McMurrich came to Ann Arbor in 1894 from Canada; he taught anatomy, and was also a zoologist. These men were credited with introducing golf to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan; the University of Michigan Golf Club was established in 1897.
Warren E. Walker, a mason contractor of 602 N. Division St., was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1895
Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti
Stories and Amusing Incidents in the Early History of the University of Michigan was published in 1895 by Noah Wood Cheever
A Souvenior of Petoskey and Bay View was published in 1895
Henderson Castle was built in Kalamazoo in 1895
Seitz Tavern opened at Chelsea in 1895 by Tom McNamara on W. Middle St.; George Seitz purchased it in 1916, and moved it to its present location
Franklin Field, the first college football stadium in America, opened April 20, 1895; Pennsylvania won National Championships in football in 1894, 1895, 1897, and 1904. It began hosting the Penn Relays in 1895.
George Voelker, son-in-law to Jacob Dupper, delivered beer in the 1890s with "Sam" from their 5th Street brewery at 439 Fifth Street
Volleyball was invented by William Morgan in 1895 at Holyoke YMCA in Massachusetts
William Goodyear bought out Bruno St. James in 1895; the store was renamed Goodyear's
Scovill Lumber in 1895 at Ypsilanti
The first Civil War Monument in Washtenaw County was erected in Ypsilanti on May 30, 1895, and presented by Mary Starkweather
June 7, 1895 Sunday Fracas
Schad Block at Ypsilanti in 1895
2nd Ward School was renamed Bach School in 1895 in honor of Philip Bach; Emily Gundert was Principal, 1880-1917 until Emily Marschke replaced her (Ann Arbor School History)
The law firm of Lehman & Smith became Lehman, Brothers and Stivers in 1895 after the death of Peter Lehman in 1890 and Alex Smith in 1897; it would later become Hooper-Hathaway. Stivers formed partnerships with John Kalmbach in Chelsea and D.C. Salisbury in Milan.
Michigan Counties in 1895
Necrological Report June 14, 1895
On June 28, 1895, St. Thomas held their commencement with 5 graduates, all female (Ann Arbor School History)
1895 Spring Football Game
Jesse Buttrick Davis took a teaching job at Detroit Central High School after graduating from Colgate in 1895; he taughts math and history for a number of years before becoming a Principal. He moved to Grand Rapids to become Principal at Grand Rapids Central High School in 1907, and was appointed Vocational Guidance Director of the City of Grand Rapids in 1912. He was considered the "father" of school guidance counseling in Michigan, but also the United States; he published, Vocational and Moral Guidance, in 1914, and became President of Grand Rapids Junior College, the first "Junior" College in Michigan. He also was the second President of the National Association of Secondary School Principals in 1915. (Ann Arbor School History)
There were 2771 students enrolled at the University of Michigan for 1895-96 with 56% from the State of Michigan
On September 21, 1895, Ann Arbor Railroad was chartered as the successor to Toledo, Ann Arbor and North Michigan Railway
Hamburg Depot in 1895
A fire destroyed the wooden stands at Regent's Field; however, they were rebuilt to seat 800 people. Later, a groundskeeper's house was erected, and stands seating 1,500 were constructed.
Michigan finished 8-1 with 7 shutouts in 8 games during the 1895 football season with its only loss to Harvard at Cambridge, MA, 0-4, in a rain drenched, slippery and muddy affair decided by a second half blocked punt with 6,000 fans on hand. Michigan drew 10,000 at Marshall Field in Chicago as they defeated the Maroons, 12-0. The largest crowd at Regent's Field was 1,000 on November 16 as the Wolverines edged the Boilermakers, 12-10. There were now 50 varsity college football teams competing in America, and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association was formed.
Ann Arbor Gas Company Explosion in 1895
Dean & Company in 1895 at 44 South Main Street
The first Automat opened in Germany in 1895; the first automat came to America in 1902 at Philadelphia, and Detroit by 1921
After visiting Kellogg's in Battle Creek, C.W. Post founded Postum Cereal in 1895 at Battle Creek
November 1, 1895 Halloween Pranks
On November 8, 1895, Wilhelm Rontgen detected x-rays; he was the first recipient of the Nobel Prize in 1901
For the year of 1895, 211 arrests were made and the police budget was $3,401.80.
The first meeting of Elks #325 was held on December 4, 1895 at the Ross Granger Dancing Academy on Maynard St; the second meeting on December 10 was held at Mielke's Cafe (owned by Oliver Martin) at 120 E. Washington St. Some of the initial charter members included George Kempf, Edward Hangsterfer, and Charles Hiscock
Blaich and Gates Groceries in 1895 near South University and Forest
On December 20, 1895, Mary Grossman took her own life and the life of her daughter, Annie, 3, at 14 Second St.
On January 4, 1896, Utah was admitted as the 45th state
On January 31, 1896, Pearl Bryan, 22, was beheaded at Fort Thomas, Kentucky; she was pregnant at that time, and her assailant was never found (Pearl Bryant)
On February 7, 1896, a tragedy occured near Dexter when Charles Porter, 19, committed suicide when he shot himself with a revolver
A vaccine for Typhoid Fever was developed in 1896
Geography of Michigan and Wisconsin was published in 1896
On March 3, 1896, Charles Brady King was the first person to design, build, and test drive a gasoline-powered automobile; he drove it on Woodward Avenue
The St. James Hotel in 1896; it was owned by George Shetterly, and it was sold in 1898 to George and Clark Hawes. William Brown purchased the hotel by 1908, Sherman Sears in 1917, Nicholas Moore in 1922. Patrons were charged $1.50 per day in 1896 for rooms. It was built by James Curtis.
Henry Ford invented the Quadricycle in 1896
Miller Dairy Farm began freezing ice cream in 1896; Dennis and Minnie Miller began producing ice cream at Eaton Rapids. Their 111 acre farm on 1300 acres with 500 Holstein cows grew into a business in the 1960s with 22 Miller's Ice Cream Parlor stores with 200 independent dealers in Michigan and Indiana. Dennis' father and mother, John and Rebecca Miller, came to Lansing in 1867, and purchased 80 acres in Lansing Township; that property was sold in 1873, and became Mount Hope Cemetery. He then purchased 116 acres on Plains Rd. (Miller Dairy Farm Records at MSU) Miller Dairy Farm a Hidden Gem
Starkweather Hall was built in 1896
Robert Mark Wenley came from Scotland to become Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan in 1896
Eliza Mosher, a 1875 Michigan graduate, became the first female faculty member at the University of Michigan in 1896 (5 Women determined to be doctors)
S&H Green Stamps were founded in 1896 by Thomas Sperry and Shelley Byron Hutchinson; Hutchison lived at 600 N. River in Ypsilanti (Hutchinson Home has a rich history)
The Ann Arbor Animal Shelter was founded in 1896; J.J. Goodyear was its President
Outdoor Track became Michigan's 4th varsity sport in 1896 with Keene Fitzpatrick as it first coach
On April 3, 1895, Amelia Dyer was apprehended; it was believed that she murdered over 400 victims, 1869-1896 (The Dark Case of Amelia Dyer)
On April 5, 1896, Trinity Lutheran Church was consecrated at the corner of 5th Ave. & William after the 40 founding members established the church on April 2, 1893
The 1896 Olympics revived April 6-15 at Athens, Greece with 14 nations sending 241 athletes to compete in 9 sports; the United States won the most gold medals with 11, but Greece won 46 medals to top all countries
Charles Woodruff passed away on April 8, 1896; his son, Marcus Tullius Woodruff continued the Ypsilanti Sentinel as its editor. Charles Woodruff was a long-time member of the Ypsilanti School Board, and owned the Ypsilanti Sentinel since 1844.
The Michigan Palladium was replaced April, 1896 with the new yearbook, Michiganensian
Mrs. Anna Botsford Bach was elected as school board President
The Shupp family farm at Milan
Charles Kendall Adams, a 1861 University of Michigan graduate and Cornell University President, delivered the commencement speech on June 25, 1896 on The University of Michigan, the sources of its power and success.
Cracker Jack was invented in 1896
Palmer Pharmacy at 46 S. State Street in 1896; Alonzo Benjamin Palmer passed away in 1887
James C. Henderson founded the Ann Arbor Organ Company in 1896; he established a factory in Texas
First German Methodist Church was built at Fourth & Jefferson (550 W. Jefferson) in 1896
First Union Church was built at Lower Town in 1896; it would later become 1115 Broadway St., and became Calvary Evangelical Church in 1926 and Calvary Evangelical Methodist Church in 1946
In the 1895-1896 School Year, Ann Arbor had 675 students; it was the 3rd largest school district in the state behind Detroit with 1,974 and Grand Rapids with 1,526 (Ann Arbor School History)
From 1896-1902, Famines and Droughts in India killed over 6 million people
On May 18, 1896, Jim Crow laws were upheld in the "Separate, But Equal" Plessy vs. Ferguson Supreme Court decision; it was a legal victory for the South and racial segregation that the Civil War didn't render
May 22, 1896 Freshman Banquet Row
Triangular Block: Detroit, Fifth and Kingsley in 1897
Tornado May 25, 1896 at Ortonville, Michigan left 47 dead and over 100 injured
Hay & Todd Manufacturing in 1896 at the corner of Fourth and Catherine facing Detroit St.; it was known as Sculpture Park
On June 26, 1896, Saline held their commencement with 14 graduates
Independence Day Parade at Manchester on July 4, 1896
In July, 1896, the Elks Lodge #325 moved to the Sudworth Building at 205-207 E. Washington St.
Two University of Michigan students in their dorm room sometime in the 1890s
In August, 1896, J.F. Schaberle opened a Music House at 114 W. Liberty St.; it moved to 110 S. Main St. in September, 1907
On August 8, 1896, the Dow Jones Industrial Average sank to a new low closing at 28.48
Railroad Jack at the Washtenaw County Courthouse in 1896 (A Lookback at Harry "Railroad Jack" Cooper) Railroad Jack-Old News
On August 16, 1896, the Klondike Gold Rush began with 100,000 prospectors heading to the Yukon, but only 30,000 made it
Michigan was undefeated in the 1896 season with 8 shutouts in 9 games until a 6-7 loss to Chicago on Thanksgiving Day in front of 15-20,000 fans; Princeton grad and Michigan Medical student, William Ward, was coach. The largest crowd at Regent's Field was 1,000 for Oberlin College on November 14 for a 10-0 win. Michigan Agricultural College began their first season for college football with a 10-0 win over Lansing High School on September 26.
On October 1, 1896, rural postal delivery began as an experiment; it was so successful that it was permanently implemented by 1902. Albert Niethammer delivered mail at Saline.
A History of the YMCA-Young Men's Christian Association was published in 1896
On October 22, 1896, Teddy Roosevelt came to Michigan State Normal College at Ypsilanti
John Patrick Kirk was elected Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney, 1896-1900, after graduating from the University of Michigan in 1888. He served as a Major in the Spanish-American War, and was later elected Mayor of Ypsilanti, 1908-1910, and Lieutenant Governor in 1916. He also became President of the National Bank of Ypsilanti. His son, Bernard Kirk, played football for both Notre Dame and the University of Michigan, 1919-1922, where he hearned All-American recognition as an end; he died tragically in an automobile accident on December 17, 1922.
On November 3, 1896, William McKinley defeated William Jennings Bryant in the 1896 Presidential Election; there were nearly 14 million Americans who voted which was 20% of all Americans
Armenian immigrants came to Ann Arbor for treatment at the University of Michigan Hospital in 1896 following the Armenian Hamidian Massacres, 1894-1896, under Sultan Abdul Hamid from the Ottoman Empire where 200-300,000 died and 50,000 children were left orphaned
President James Angell in 1897
On February 23, 1897, the University of Michigan Marching Band made their first public appearance at University Hall
An Awful Wicked Nigger was written in 1897 by May Irwin
Early Mackinac, the Fairy Island was published in 1897
Dow Chemical was founded in 1897 by Herbert Henry Dow at Midland
North State Street looking at St. Thomas
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Ann Arbor Directory 1897
Charles E. Hiscock was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1897; he was a banker at Ann Arbor Savings Bank
On March 26, 1897, Starkweather Hall was dedicated at Michigan Normal College. It was the only religious center at a teacher's college in the United States. The pic above was from 1902.
On April 16, 1897, Rachel Tuttle passed away at the age of 89; she resided in Washtenaw County for 71 years since 1826 when she moved here with her parents, David Huff's
On April 19, 1897, the first Boston Marathon was held with 18 starters; it was won by John McDermott in a time of 2:55:10, and he lost 10 lbs. during the race (124 to 114 lbs.)
Sebastian Sperling Kresge established Kresge's in 1897
On April 19, 1897, the Ann Arbor City Council first talked about paving local streets, Liberty was one of them along with Main St.
On April 27, 1897, Ulysses Grant's Tomb was dedicated with over 1 million people attending at Manhattan, New York; it remains the largest mausoleum in North America
A vaccine for the bubonic plague was developed in 1897
On May 14, 1897, John Philip Sousa performed "Stars and Stripes Forever" for the first time
Parade in 1897
On Decoration Day (May 31), 1897, temperatures in Ann Arbor sunk to 30 degrees with heavy snow covering the ground
On June 25, 1897, Chelsea held their high school commencement with 8 graduates, all female
On June 26, 1897, William Guldensuppe was murdered; his girlfriend, Augusta Nack, and her lover, Martin Thorn, were found guilty of his murder, and Thorn was executed on August 1, 1898
On July 2, 1897, Ann Arbor High School held their commencement for 79 graduates, 50 would enroll at the University of Michigan
On July 15, 1897, Ella Cushing, 18, died of a fatal dose of morphine
On July 30, 1897, a horrible tragedy occurred Tuesday morning at Bridgewater Township as Niles James shot Martha Miner, and then committed suicide
Frank Galbraith, a Chicago railroad mail clerk, drew a map of Michigan in 1897 to help with railroad mail service; cities that are no longer in existence include Eckert (Freedom), Emery (Northfield), Delhi Mills (Scio), Fredonia, Geer, River Raisin, Sharon, Urania, Weinsburg and Worden (Salem)
The 1897 football season ended 6-1-1 with another season ending Thanksgiving Day loss to Chicago, 12-21. Michigan shut out 4 opponents. Fielding Yost made his first appearance at Regent's Field for a 0-0 tie with his Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishop squad. Former Wolverine, Gustave "Dutch" Ferbert, became Michigan's new coach. Michigan played its first "homecoming" game against its Alumni. Army and Lafayette had the first recognized All-American Football players outside of Intercollegiate Football Association Schools.
Dot Tremaine in the news again
In 1897, Fred Weinburg established a diving slide at the corner of Fifth and Hill, and a high diving board in 1909 as pictured above. There was ice skating there in the winter.
Grand Rapids Veterinary College was the second veterinary school established in the State of Michigan in 1897; it continued through 1918
In 1897, there were 37 Michigan Stagecoach Lines
Gordon Food Service was founded at Grand Rapids in 1897 by Van Westenbrugge; Ben Gordon joined the company in 1916, and the company was renamed in 1942. It is the 26th largest privately held company in America in 2018 with over 19,000 employees in 9 states.
On August 3, 1897, Isaac Foster died; he resided in Ann Arbor for 62 years
Michigan Counties in 1897; they have remained unchanged to present after significant changes throught the 1800s
On August 13, 1897, the YMCA purchased the building on Fourth Ave. for activities
On August 27, 1897, Agnes Warren died in a train accident near Kyer Milling Company; she graduated from the University of Michigan in 1896, and was teaching Latin at Springfield High School in Illinois, but returned to Ann Arbor for the Summer
On September 9, 1897, John Schlicht died accidentally after a wrestling bout with John Felch; he lost his balance, and hit his head on a crate
Bram Stoker published Dracula
In 1897, Jewett & Knapp moved their store from Albion to Lansing
On December 17, 1897, Superintendent Walter Perry died; he graduated from Michigan Normal College in 1858, and was Superintendent of 5 other districts prior to coming to Ann Arbor. The student population at the high school increased from 250 in 1870 to 645 in 1897.
The Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Interurban went 50 miles per hour and it took 20 minutes to go between cities in 1898; it could go from Ann Arbor to Detroit in one hour and 20 minutes
January, 1898, Regent Levi Barbour donated $25,000 to initiate the building of Barbour Gymnasium for women
Whitmore Lake Tragedy on January 14, 1898
Michigan National Guard in 1898 at the steps of the Washtenaw County Courthouse
In 1898, Paul Dresser composed You'se just a Little Nigger, Still Youse Mine, All Mine
Bob-Lo Park was established in 1898
Old Town Tavern was established in 1898 by John Berger at the corner of West Liberty and Ashley; it was originally called, "The Bismark." During Prohibition, it was sold to William Seagert; he sold home brewing products and "near beer." Richard Kearns bought the establishment, and renamed it, "The Union Bar" from 1935-1972. George Merkel sold the bar to Jerry Pawlicki in 1972; Merkel dubbed the pub, "Merkel's Friendly Corner."
On February 15, 1898, Cuba won their independence from Spain after a three year war, 1895-1898
Fishville School at Grass Lake in 1898
On February 15, 1898, the battleship, Maine, was sunk in Havana Harbor killing 274 men; this event led to the Spanish-American War, and the United States ceded Puerto Rico, Guam and the Phillipines for a payment of $20 million
On Memorial Day, May 30, 1898, the GAR Civil War Memorial was dedicated at Dexter; also, on that same day at Chelsea, a Civil War Memorial was dedicated at Oak Grove Cemetery
Necrological Report June 17, 1898
From 1898 to 1900, the divorce rate across America went from 6% to 7%
On July 1, 1898, 674 graduates at the University of Michigan received their diplomas at commencement
Parade in front of Washtenaw County Courthouse
On July 4, 1898, Professor Edward Lorraine Walter, Chair of Romance Languages and Literature, lost his life when the La Bourgogne sank in a terrible disaster 60 miles south of Sable Island in Nova Scotia
Chelsea Pharmacy and Cole-Burghardt Funeral Chapel were established in 1898 at Chelsea
On August 19, 1898, Morrell Goodrich passed away at the age of 76; he resided at Dexter for 72 years
Hutzel Float in 1898
In 1898, Charles Baird persuaded Keene Fitzpatrick to return from Yale where he returned, 1896-1898. Michigan finished the 1898 Season undefeated, 10-0, with 6 shutouts and won their first conference championship. The 12-11 win over Chicago on Thanksgiving Day at Marshall Field inspired Louis Elbel to write, The Victors. Elbel was a former varsity track letterman at Michigan. The University of Michigan Marching Band made their first appearance on the football field.
William Cunningham (pictured above), Allen Steckle, and Charles Street became Michigan's first football All-Americans; John Bennett, Neil Snow, and William Calley were recognized as All-Western Conference.
Inside the Burns Park Log Cabin in 1898 sat John Nowland, the first Ann Arborite born on June 13, 1826; this picture shows the log cabin built by the Fair Society in 1848 with 167 Pioneer Names inscribed in its walls. The dedication was done on September 27, 1898.
Also on September 27, 1898, the Babbitt Cabin in Ypsilanti was dedicated with name carvings as well
Paul Tessmer built the University of Michigan Boat House on Argo Pond in 1898; he had 160 canoes and 40 rowboats for rent by 1906 (Ann Arbor's Municipal Beach)
Regents Field November, 1898
Bob-Lo Island Amusement Park opened in Amherstburg, Ontario in 1898
South University in 1898
Northern Michigan, a Handbook for Travelers was published in 1898 by James Gale Inglis
Dexter graduated 13 students in 1898, and was put on the "affiliated list" at the University of Michigan
Ann Arbor High School won the state baseball championship in 1898
Two women pass by the Oyster Bay on North University near to State Street in 1898; Oyster Bay also had another restaurant at 607 E. William St. below
James Quarry started a drug store at North University and State Street in 1898
H.G. Wells published The War of the Worlds in 1898
On December 30, 1898, Henry Banks of Bangor, Michigan celebrated his 105th Birthday; he may have been the oldest negro in Michigan History. Banks grew up in Louisiana, and was sold for $150 as a slave in his younger days. He took the underground railroad to Canada before settling in Michigan.
On January 1, 1899, Ralph Stone became "private secretary" to Governor Hazen Pingree; he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1892, and was a member of the Editorial Staff at the Michigan Daily and Michigan Law Journal, and became Trustee for the Michigan Alumnai Fund, 1920-1941. He became President of the Detroit Trust Co., 1915-1927, and Chairman of the Board, 1927-1931, after beginning his relationship with the company in Grand Rapids inn 1893. He was a University of Michigan Regent, 1924-1940. (Ralph Stone Papers)
Great Blizzard of 1899-February 11-14 brought freezing temperatures from Florida to Michigan in arctic cold
On February 24, 1899, Ann Arbor was in Great Danger due to the rivalry with Ypsilanti
On March 3, 1899, Willard B. Smith died of pneumonia at the age of 61; he graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1861, and served as Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1878-1880, and 1887-1888, and was Director of the Ann Arbor Savings Bank
On March 4, 1899, Henry C. Smith, a Republican from Adrian, replaced George Spalding as Congressman from the 2nd Congressional District
Alderman Gottlob Luick was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1899
In the Spring of 1899, Judge Noah Cheever published a pamphlet, Pleasant Walks and Drives about Ann Arbor; it appeared in the Michigan Alumnus. Cheever was the brother of University of Michigan Professor, Byron William Cheever. He came to Ann Arbor in 1859 after graduating from Tecumseh High School, graduated in 1863, and became Ann Arbor City Attorney in 1869.
Lottie Elwood, 22, a young actress committed suicide after taking morphine; two young men also committed suicide including John Fricke
A fire broke out at Mack & Company on May 15, 1899
A painting of the fire at Keck and Company on May 26, 1899 on 405 Fourth Street; it was also known as the Michigan Furniture Company. John Keck came to Ann Arbor in 1854, and was an apprentice to cabinet maker and coffin builder, Florian Muehlig; he formed his own company in 1866 with George and Frederick Martin, and employed between 40-50 men in the 1870s.
Junius Beal bought the Daily Argus in 1899
George Wahr published the Ann Arbor Cook Book in 1899 compiled by the Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church
Howard Coffin built his first combustion engine while attending the University of Michigan in 1899; he then built Coffin's Steamer
Rural Mail Delivery began in Ann Arbor Area
Ann Arbor St. Thomas in 1899 on Elizabeth St. near State and Depot St.
In 1899, Sebastian Sperling Kresge opened a 5 and Dime Store in Detroit
Michigan State Normal School became Michigan State Normal College at Ypsilanti in 1899
The Sixth Cholera Pandemic started in India, and spread to Russia, the Phillipines, Eastern Europe, and North Africa killing at least 800,000 through 1923
The University of Michigan began to allow "clinical clerkship" so medical students could treat and touch patients in 1899
Glenn Mills Ann Arbor City Directory 1899
Mackinac Island and Northern Lake Resorts, The Standard Guide was published in 1899
Water Resources of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan was published in 1899 by Alfred Church Lane
Prison System of Michigan was published in 1899
By 1899, 43 Michigan cities reported public school enrollment as 173,250 with 13,270 in high schools, and 1,332 graduates (Ann Arbor School History)
Washtenaw Country Club was founded in Ypsilanti on July 11, 1899; it was the first golf course in Washtenaw County and 3rd golf course in Michigan (Once the Only Game in Town)
The Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club held their first meeting at the home of Junius Beal on September 26, 1899; there were 50 who attended the meeting, and 316 members who leased 40 acres from A.E. Roberts to start the club. They purchased the property from Roberts on March 30, 1903.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County August, 1899
In 1899, one could stay at the Stebbins House in Dexter for $2 a day; it was operated by Charles and Clara Stebbins, and they established a saloon on October 11, 1899 with George Parker, brother of Joe Parker, notorious Ann Arbor saloon operator
Michigan football finished the 1899 Season, 8-2, with 8 shutouts, but lost to Penn and Wisconsin on the road. Ferbert resigned to participate in the Klondike Gold Rush in Alaska; he returned to Ann Arbor several years later as a millionaire after striking it rich off claims he discovered in 1908 and 1909. Indiana and Iowa became members of the Western Conference in 1899. Neil Snow, Richard France, and John McLean were recognized as All-Americans and All-Conference players.
Detroit Business Directory 1899
The Story of Little Black Sambo was published October, 1899
On October 13, 1899, Superintendent Slauson announced that Ann Arbor now had 2,155 pupils
On October 13, 1899, The Detroit Journal claimed that Mabel Baldridge Sayler, 88, was Washtenaw County's oldest resident; she came to Northfield Township in 1831
Charles Henry Shoeman's poems were published by George Wahr, A Dream and Other Poems, in 1899; Shoeman was an African-American poet
November 3, 1899 8 students jailed
On November 4, 1899, Alpha Sigma Tau sorority was established at Ypsilanti at Michigan State Normal College
November 6, 1899 James Ward Packard founded the Packard Automotive Company
Ann Arbor High School won its first state football championship in 1899 (Ann Arbor and University of Michigan High School Football Histories)
William Lambie and Mary Campbell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1899
On October 6, 1899, Lottie Greenman, 15, died at the Washtenaw County Fairgrounds
On November 30, 1899, William Cusic, 20, died in a train accident about a mile west of Dexter
American Samoa was established on December 2, 1899 as a result of the Treaty of Berlin
Map of the Negro Population in American in 1900
The City of Grand Rapids and Kent County was published in 1900
Michigan Cyclopedia was published in 1900
Greatest Generation Era began in 1900
Bennett French and his children at 1502 Cambridge in 1900; the family would later own the Campus Bike & Toy on William St.
The Apostles Club at 1218 South University was a club for University of Michigan faculty who were unmarried in 1900
By 1900, there was 7,946 miles of railroad track completed in Michigan
By 1900, there were 1,000 orphanages in America with an estimated 100,000 children living in orphanages
By 1900, A&P operated 200 stores
Lower Town in 1900 (Lower Town Story)
George Colton Maynard became Assistant Curator for the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC; he worked for the United States National Museum since 1885, and came to Washington in 1861 from Ann Arbor where he grew up
By 1900, the University of Michigan Medical School was recognized nationally for being the largest teaching hospital in the United States
The University of Michigan School of Music in 1900
Former University of Michigan Mathematics Instructor, Elmer Lyman, 1890-1898, and 1886 graduate, became President of Michigan State Normal College, 1900-1902
Michigan State Normal College Athletics became known as the "Normalites" in 1900; the jerseys has "N" for Normal or "Y" for Ypsilanti
By 1900, Life Expectancy was approximately 50 years; if one lived to 20, one could expect to live another 40-42 years, and if one lived to 30, one could expect to live another 35 years. The leading causes of death were Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, Diahrrea, Heart Disease, Stroke, Liver Disease, Accidents, Cancer, Aging/Senility, and Diptheria. Women were outliving men, but only by a few years.
A fire broke out at Milan High School on January 10, 1900; it burned down the school at Ferman and Hurd that stood since 1862
January 31-February 1, 1900 14” of snow with Blizzard in Michigan
Bruno St. James left Goodyear's in 1900 to former his own dry goods store at 126 S. Main St.; he hired Bertha Muehlig as his bookkeeper, and she took over the business in 1911 and gained title to the building by 1924
February 28-March 6, 1900, there was 30" of snow that fell in the Metro Detroit area including 14" on the 28th and 16" on the 4th
Charles Vogel in front of his Meat Market in 1900 at 115 E. Ann St.
Gertrude Stein labeled the generation of people born, 1900-1924, as the Lost Generation; others have termed this group as the G.I. Generation for their participation in World War I. Some have called people born, 1890-1908, as the "Hard-Timers." Some called it the Interbellum Generation
The Lost University: The Forgotten Campus of 1900
Michael Staebler had a coal office and bicycle shop at the American Hotel (Michael Staebler Papers); it was estimated that Ann Arborites owned 2,500-3,000 bicycles in 1900
Hoban Block in 1900 looking West from Fourth St.; it was built in 1871 as the Ann Street Block
Frederick Zemke emigrated to Ann Arbor in the early 1890s; he owned and operated The Orient at 109 N. Main St.
March 4-5, 1900 16.1” of snow with Blizzard in Michigan
Ann Arbor population in 1900 was 14,509 (11th largest in Michigan) including 359 negroes/47,761 in Washtenaw County (11th largest in Michigan)/Ypsilanti 7,378/Chelsea 1,635/Dexter 900/Milan 1,141/Manchester 1,209/Saline 584/285,704 in Detroit with 29 square miles of property, 2.4 million in Michigan, and 76 million in the USA and 5.5 million in Canada (World population was 1.6 billion with 947 million in Asia) 12th Census of the United States From 1817 to 1899, there were 96 negroes who enrolled at the University of Michigan; 66 earned degrees, but 30 left the school without a degree. By 1900, 62.42% of Michigan's population was born in Michigan with only 6.62% born in New York with 8.26% born in Canada. The most immigrants came from Germany, 122,755, England, 43,811, Ireland, 30,583, Sweden, 30,291, Finland, 26,508, and the Netherlands, 26,166.
Detroit had 12% of its population unable to speak English in 1900; it was the highest percentage of any city in America

Social Security examined over 4.5 million births from 1900-1909, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	John	84,593	Mary	161,505
2	William	69,320	Helen	69,429
3	James	62,170	Margaret	57,921
4	George	43,589	Anna	54,918
5	Charles	36,185	Ruth	51,011
6	Robert	35,849	Elizabeth	41,708
7	Joseph	35,173	Dorothy	39,112
8	Frank	29,046	Marie	37,091
9	Edward	24,515	Florence	36,191
10	Thomas	21,785	Mildred	36,173

Adam Goetz founded The Athens Press April, 1900 on the second floor of the Athens Theatre Building
George Blaich established a grocery store at the corner of East and South University in 1900; he sold it in 1905 to John MacGregor who moved the store to 1123 S. University in 1915. MacGregor sold it to Charles Rash in 1920; it was later owned by L.A. Townley until he sold it to R.C. McDougall and Daniel Gray. McDougall bought out Gray in 1948, and Gray established his own grocery store on Broadway.
St. Patricks Catholic Church in Northfield Township in 1900
Ann Arbor High School won the state track championship in 1900
Staebler & Son was established in 1900 as the first automobile dealer in Ann Arbor by Michael and Edward Staebler; pictured above was Edward aboard a Toledo Steamer. Edward was elected to the Ann Arbor School Board, 1922-1926, and Mayor, 1927-1931. (Edward Staebler Papers)
On August 25, 1900, Friedrich Nietzchke, German Philosopher and a pioneer for Marxism and Communism, passed away at the age of 55
The Galveston Hurricane hit August 27, 1900, and caused 6-12,000 deaths and $21 million in damage through September 17
University of Michigan Track Athletes, Alvin Kraenzlein, Charles Dvorak, and Howard Hayes competed in the 1900 Olympics at Paris, France; Krainzlein earned 4 gold medals in the long jump, 110 and 220 meter hurdles plus the 60 meter dash while Dvorak won a silver in the pole vault, Howard Hayes won silver in the 800 meters, and John McLean won silver in the high hurdles. Their coach, Keene Fitzpatrick, came with them to coach on a volunteer basis. Former Michigan Trainer, Mike Murphy, was the unofficial U.S. Track Coach. Clark Leiblee made it to the Semi-Finals in the 100 meter dash, but was eliminated. Kraenzlein was not a Michigan athlete, but later coached at Michigan, 1910-1913.
Roosevelt High School was established in 1900 at Ypsilanti on the campus of Michigan Normal College (Roosevelt celebrates 60th reunion)
In October, 1900, William Jennings Bryant spoke in Ann Arbor; the Nebraska Congressman was shut out in three Presidential attempts in 1896, 1900, and 1908, and became Secretary of State in 1912. His daughter, Ruth Bryan Owen, was appointed the first woman Ambassador in 1933.
During the 1900 Football Season, Michigan finished 7-2-1 with six shutouts, but losses to Iowa and Chicago and a tie to Ohio State, 0-0; Princeton grad, Langdon Lea, was coach. Michigan's first homecoming opponent was Purdue, and it drew the largest crowd yet at Regent's Field with 2,500 who cheered on the Wolverines in an 11-6 victory. Neil Snow was recognized as All-Conference. The Western Conference became known as the Big Nine after adding Indiana and Iowa. There were now 125 varsity college football teams in America.
The Wizard of Oz was writtend by L. Frank Baum in 1900
Michigan's enrollment increased to 3441 students by 1900.
Island Park was the place to go in Ann Arbor in 1900
Glen Mills Ann Arbor City Directory 1900

On November 6, 1900, William McKinley defeated William Jennings Bryant in the 1900 Presidential Election; there were nearly 14 million Americans who voted which represented 18.5% of Americans

Spanish-American War Veterans parade across the Michigan Avenue Bridge at Ypsilanti in 1900
On November 30, 1900, Oscar Wilde passed away at the age of 46
The Pittsfield Grange was founded in 1901 (Pittsfield Grange History)
From 1901 to 1906, the divorce rate across America increased from 7% to 8%; it doubled from the period from 1880 to 1886 when it was 4%
On January 22, 1901, Queen Victoria passed away at the age of 81; she ruled the United Kingdom since 1838
Dr. John Wessinger became Ann Arbor's City Health Officer in 1901
Winston Churchill came to Ann Arbor in 1901 to speak with students at the University of Michigan; he was booed and hissed when he mentioned the Boer War
On May 30, 1901, Daniel Hiscock, 81, was returning to the city by buggy when hit by a train coming from the west at the Whitmore Lake railroad crossing killing him; his son, Edward, former Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1897-1899, was a passenger on the train. He resided at 911 N. Main St., and his funeral was one of the largest ever held in Ann Arbor.
Frank Wilkinson started Wilkinson Luggage Shop at 327 Main St. in 1901
Chelsea Clock Tower was built in 1901 by Claire Allen
Chelsea Greenhouses were established in 1901 by school teacher, Elira Visel
Ann Arbor High School selected their school colors, Purple and White, in 1901
Michigan State Normal College was the first school in the State of Michigan to adopt an industrial arts program in 1901
Detroit, The City of the Strait, was published in 1901 (Detroit Art Souvenir in 1901)
The Texas Oil Boom began in 1901
Michigan Teacher, Annie Taylor, became the first female to go over Niagra Falls on October 24, 1901; she celebrated her 63th birthday with the plunge. She died in 1921 at the age of 82 when she slipped on an orange peel.
In 1901, the Trimoto was demonstrated at East Cross and River Street in Ypsilanti (Early Depot Town in Ypsilanti)
Henry Ford founded the Detroit Automobile Company in 1901; Ford was a Freemason
Alois Alzheimer identified Alzheimer's Disease in 1901
Decorator's Float in 1901 at William & Ashley
The Michigan Book State Cyclopedia by Silas Farmer 1901
Michigan Manual 1901
Student Directory University of Michigan 1901-1902
On September 6, 1901, President William McKinley was assassinated by Michigander, Leon Czolgosz; McKinley was succeeded by Teddy Roosevelt
Fielding Yost hired by Charles Baird as Michigan Football Coach in 1901; Yost's squad posted an 11-0 season and outscored its opponents, 550-0, including a 49-0 Rose Bowl win over Stanford with 8,000 fans at Pasadena. Langdon Lea left to coach Princeton to a 9-1-1 season. Bruce Shorts, a tackle, scored 123 points to lead the nation. Neil Snow and Willie Heston earned All-American honors; Albert Herrnstein, Boss Weeks, Eben Wilson, Shorts, Hugh White, and Everett Sweeley earned All-Conference honors. Michigan had new records of spectators at Regent's Field with 3,500 in attendance at both wins over Chicago and Beloit on November 16 and 23, and they drew over 8,000 at Bennett Park in Detroit on November 2 for a 22-0 win over Carlisle. There were now 80 varsity college football programs in America.
William Goodyear moved his store from 118 S. Main St. to 120 S. Main St.
On November 8, 1901, Judge John Willard "Will" Babbitt passed away at the age of 64; he came to Ypsilanti with his father in 1848, and later returned after service in the Civil War in 1866 to serve as a Democratic political leader and Judge
On December 4, 1901, the Michigan Ladder Company was formed on E. Forest Ave. in Ypsilanti by Melvin Lewis, A.G. Huston and Edgar Geer.
On December 10, 1901, the first Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Wilhelm Rontgen, the inventor of the X-Ray; there have been 585 prizes awareded to 923 awardees and organizations through 2017. Alfred Nobel founded the organization in 1895 at Stockholm, Sweden; his obituary was erroneously published in 1888 when his brother died, and he was inspired to leave a better legacy than his brother. Nobel passed away on December 10, 1896 at the age of 63; he was most known for inventing dynamite, but held 355 various patents. His first patent in 1857 was a precurser for gunpowder, and his businesses produced over 90 armament factories despite his pacifist nature.
Ann Arbor Record, 1902-1903
Dexter Ferry donated 20 acres of land in 1902 at a cost of $20,000 known as Ferry Field to the University of Michigan at State & Hoover that would become the Wolverine Athletic Complex; Regent's Field was renamed Ferry Field June, 1902 expanding the complex to 38 acres. Ann Arbor High School and the University of Michigan Athletic teams used the facility.
On May 3, 1902, Prohibitionist Carrie Nation came to Ann Arbor
On May 20, 1902, Cuba won their independence from the United States after being acquired in 1898 from Spain following the Spanish-American War
Rand McNally Railway Guide 1902
Souvenir of the National Grange in Michigan was published in 1902
The Bi-Centenary of Detroit, 1701-1901, was published in 1902
Lewis Henry Jones, former Superintendent of Indianapolis and Cleveland Schools and a Quaker, became President of Michigan State Normal College, 1902-1912
The Detroit Tigers became one of Major League Baseball's 8 original franchises; they played their first games at Bennett Park and Burns Park
Reuben Peterson opened a private hospital, June, 1902 at 1215 South University, and expanded to 620 South Forest a few months later in an old fraternity house; he trained nurses, and was also Director of the University of Michigan Hospital, 1901-1909
The Interurban was completed to Jackson by 1902
On July 1, 1902, the United States Census Bureau was established
Michigamua was initiated at the University of Michigan in 1902; the above photo shows 1910 members
George Fischer established a large grocery store at 701-703 Packard in 1902; Fischer married Jennie Finnell in 1888, and the store was named Fischer & Finnell. They resided at 814 S. State St. Fischer served as an Alderman for 6 years. Their daughter, Luella, died in 1905 at the age of 15.
The Blue Front Cigar Store was established in 1902 at 711 Packard
The Glazier Memorial Building was completed in Chelsea in 1902
University of Michigan student apartment in 1902
The University of Michigan began teaching Forestry in 1902; Regent Arthur Hill deeded 80 acres in West Ann Arbor at 3900 W. Liberty, Saginaw Forestry Farm, in 1903 and the name was changed to Saginaw Forest in 1919. Filibert Roth, 1890 graduate, taught Forestry at Michigan, 1903-1923 (Roth Papers) Camp Filbert Roth was established in 1935 at Golden Lake
By 1902, there were over 81,000 pay phones across the United States; the first public pay phone was installed in 1889 by William Gray at a bank at Hartford, CT
Karl Edwin Harriman, an 1895 University of Michigan graduate, published Ann Arbor Tales in 1902; Harriman also worked for the Detroit Journal and Detroit Free Press. His father, William Dexter Harriman, was President of Michigan Furniture Company since 1866, was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1870-71, was elected Probate Judge, 1886-1907, and was Vice-President of Ann Arbor Savings Bank
Ann Arbor High School Footballers practice in 1902 at the old Fairgrounds which later became known as Burns Park
Yost's 1902 squad also finished 11-0 and outscored its opponents, 644-12. Michigan defeated Michigan State, 119-0, as the Wolverines went on to an undefeated 11-0 season with 9 shutouts including a 86-0 thrashing of Ohio State with 6,000 fans on October 25; their closest game was a 6-0 win over Wisconsin on November 1 in Chicago. The largest attendance at Regent's Field was 9,000 on November 27 to watch Michigan defeat Minnesota, 23-6. Albert Herrnstein scored 26 rushing touchdowns including 7 against MAC; it is still a Wolverine record, and he led the nation with 130 points scored. Herrnstein, Everett Sweeley, Joe Maddock, Boss Weeks, and Willie Heston received All-American honors; Curtis Redden, Dan McGuigan, George Gregory, and Paul Jones earned All-Conference honors. Yale graduate, George "Doc" May, was hired as a physical education instructor at Michigan. Abner Howell became the second negro to play football at Michigan, 1902-1904, at fullback.
In 1902, Mayor Royal Copeland, an 1889 University of Michigan graduate who became Professor of Ophthamology at the University of Michigan, 1895-1908, complained that the area where Alber & Co., the tannery, and the slaughterhouses had been was a serious problem. Visitors arriving at the railroad depot were confronted by "foul-smelling dump heaps" across the tracks. Copeland appointed a committee to purchase the property between the river and the railroad tracks that later became Broadway Park. By 1907 the city had acquired the land, but it remained overgrown and was long known as "Hobo Park" for the homeless people who camped there. It was often used as a shortcut from Lower Town to State Street. The park was transformed when the bridges were rebuilt in 2005. It took the Parks Commission, led by its Superintendent, Eli Gallup from 1925 to 1934 to buy up a maze of small workshops and garbage dumps that had replaced the slaughterhouses on the opposite bank of the river. Gallup built Riverside Park there using workers from the federal WPA jobs program. Copeland was also President of the Ann Arbor School Board and on the Ann Arbor Parks Commission; he married and moved to New York in 1908, and was elected as U.S. Senator, 1922-1938, until his death. The former Sylvan Township teacher also ran for Mayor of New York City. (Broadway Bridge Parks)
Most of the Ypsilanti Hobos hung out at Frog Island; it was always a good idea to be near a train station
The Michigan Law Review began in 1902
Prochnow Dairy Lunch opened in 1902
Thomas Trueblood, University of Michigan Professor of Elocution and Oratory, had an article written on the front page of the Chicago Tribune by 17 year old freshman, Jam Handy, on May 8, 1903 claiming Trueblood was teaching a "course in lovemaking." Handy referred to Trueblood as "Professor Foxy Truesport." Handy was suspended, and never returned to the University of Michigan, but went on to become quite famous as a Two Time Olympic Bronze Medalist in Swimming and Water Polo and was a successful filmmaker and public relations genius. Trueblood, one of Michigan's most famous professors, also coached debate, tennis and golf at Michigan and taught 42 years at Michigan.
Charles Baird, Michigan Athletic Director in 1903; he hired Fielding Yost in 1901, and built stands for the football stadium in 1903. Baird managed the team, 1893-1895, while he earned a law degree in 1895. His brother, James, also played for the Wolverines, was Captain of the 1894 team, played Quarterback, 1892-1895, and became an Assistant Coach, 1897-1898, before starting an engineering career.
$30,000 was granted to the Ladies Library Association on January 13, 1903 for the Carnegie Library which would be adjacent to Union School; Andrew Carnegie donated over $350 million to establish over 2500 local libraries in America including 61 in Michigan from 1901-1918
In 1903, work began on paving Liberty from South Ashley to South State at a cost of approximately $25,000, 60% of the cost was paid by homeowners
Detroit Edison was founded in 1903
Ferry Field Press Gallery in 1903
Ann Arbor Automobile Company was announced in Automobile Review in 1903
Argo Mill Fire in 1903
Charles Simeon Carter published History of the University of Michigan Class of 1870 in 1903
Harley-Davidson was established in 1903 at Milwaukee, WI
J.W. Winkelhaus bought a hotel in Hamburg in 1903
Varsity Laundry was established by Herbert Tenny and Fred Lantz at 215-217 S. Fourth Ave.; the photo above is from 1905 (The Rise and Fall of Power Laundries)
Monopoly is invented in 1903; Original Crayola Crayons in 1903
The Militia Act of 1903 created the Michigan National Guard, and the Michigan Air National Guard created in 1917
On February 13, 1903, the U.S. Department of Commerce was created
The Jubilee of Zeta Psi, 1847-1897, was published in 1903; it was founded at the University of Michigan in 1858
On February 26, 1903, Edwin Burdick was bludgeoned to death; the crime went unsolved (The Mysterious Death of Ed Burdick)
On March 4, 1903, Charles Elroy Townsend, a Republican from Concord who attended the University of Michigan, replaced Henry C. Smith as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District. He later was elected to the U.S. Senate, 1911-1923.
Ann Arbor Golf & Outing was incorporated on March 30, 1903 (Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Records)
The Battle Creek Sanitorium was built in 1903 by John Harvey Kellogg
Kraft Foods began in 1903
Delta Tau Upsilon in 1903 at 1331 Hill St.; it was founded in 1876
In 1903, Phi Delta Theta moved to 1437 Washtenaw Ave. in a home originally built by Andrew Ten Brook, former philosophy professor and librarian at the University of Michigan, 1844-1877, in the 1860s
Arthur Brown was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1903; he graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1894, and was an attorney in Ann Arbor who served as County Clerk. He was also an alderman, school board member, served on the Board of Directors for two local banks, and was twice defeated for circuit judge. In 1909, he and his wife, Cora, purchased a lot on Huron Street that became the Washtenaw Abstract Company which he founded in 1893.
The Palmer Ward for children at the University of Michigan Hospital opened in 1903 with 75 beds
The electrocardiogram was invented in 1903
A History of Wexford County was published in 1903
On May 27, 1903, Western State Normal School was founded; it would later become Western Michigan University
By 1903, the Elks Lodge #325 membership grew to 305 members
Michigan Commencement in 1903
George A. Loud, an 1869 Ann Arbor High School graduate, was elected U.S. Congressman in 1903 and served through 1913
Perry Elementary School was established in 1903 at 330 Packard Rd.; it was named after Superintendent Walter Perry, 1870-1897 (Ann Arbor School History)
On June 5, 1903, Mary McKnight confessed to murdering 3 victims, her brother, his wife and baby, and was suspected to murdering 8 others over the past 15 years at Kalkaska, Michigan (Mary McKnight, Michigan's Black Widow)
On June 16, 1903 Ford Motor Company was incorporated
The Washington, Huron, Miller, and Felch Street Overpass was built in 1903
The Gateway Magazine was published August, 1903 by Joseph Greusel; it was devoted to Literature, Economics and Social Service
On August 4, 1903, Pope Pius X was coronated; he passed away on August 20, 1914
On September 30, 1903, Delhi Mills post office closed
Yost's 1903 squad finished 11-0-1, and outscored its opponents, 565-6; however, Minnesota tied the Wolverines on Halloween, 6-6, and the Little Brown Jug Rivalry, the oldest trophy in college football, began. There were between 20-30,000 fans at the game which was amongst the most fans ever to watch a college football event. (Brown Jug Story). Thomas Hammond led the nation with 163 points; Willie Heston, Curtis Redden, Joe Maddock, and Herb Graver earned All-American honors, and Frank "Shorty" Longman, Joe Curtis, Henry Schulte, George Gregory, and Hammond were recognized as All-Conference. Longman (pictured below) was an Ann Arbor native; he went on the coach Arkansas, Wooster, and Notre Dame football, 1906-1910, and moved back to Ann Arbor where was a photographer at 619 E. Liberty until he died at the age of 45 of tuberculosis. Floyd (Jack) Mattice, a University of Michigan law student, provided the first play-by-play of a Michigan football game in 1903 by telegraph to University Hall from Northrup Field in Minneapolis to over 3,000 who paid a 25 cent admission. Michigan drew the most fans on October 21 at Regent's Field while dispatching Ferris State, 88-0. Michigan trained at a Summer resort in Ludington, Epworth Heights.
Harvard Stadium, the second college football stadium in America, opened on November 14, 1903; it was built as a 25th anniversary gift from the Harvard Class of 1879
On December 10, 1903, Madame Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 36; she won it again in 1911, and became the first and only woman to do so
On December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers flew the first successful airplane at Kitty Hawk, NC
Cecil Gooding, an Ann Arbor High School graduate enrolled at the University of Michigan as an engineering student, died on January 5, 1904 of typhoid fever; he was a starter at guard on the football team, and became ill following the game Chicago on Thanksgiving Day on November 26. It was believed he contracted the illness after drinking water there.
On January 28, 1904, the railroad trestle collapsed over the Huron River near Argo Pond on Main St.
January, 1904 West African Genocide murdered over 100,000 people
Men of Michigan was published in 1904
The Winter of 1903-1904 was one of the coldest ever in Michigan with average temperatures at 18.7 degrees; Detroit recorded 57" of snow while Saginaw had 74" of snow
Huron River Flood March 22, 1904
West Hall was completed in 1904
Osias Zwerdling came to Ann Arbor in 1903, and opened a fur store at 333 S. Main and at 211-215 E. Liberty St. in 1915; he became the first President of Beth Israel Congregation in 1912
Bert Silver of Greenville started the first motorized circus in 1904; Silver formerly resided in Traverse City, and had a musical act from 1880
Frank Stivers was elected as the City of Ann Arbor's first City Attorney, 1904-1907; he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1895
On April 6, 1904, two killed by Interurban
Arnet's Cemetery Memorials and Monuments was founded in Ann Arbor in 1904 (Arnet's and the Sepulchral Monument Industry)
Freddy Haas opened a restaurant at 111 W. Huron St. in 1904
Daniel Putnam published The Development of Primary and Secondary Public Education in Michigan in 1904
Grand Rapids, The Furniture City was published in 1904
Historical Memoranda on the Territory of Michigan was published in 1904 by Clarence Monroe Burton, an 1874 graduate of the University of Michigan
The Athens at 117 N. Main closed; it featured live shows.
Michigan Union in 1904; it used to be Thomas Cooley's home
Picturesque Allegan was published in 1904
Jacobson's expanded to Jackson in 1904
Detroit Edison Substation in 1904 on the Huron River near Riverside Park and Fuller Road
Acadia Fraternity was founded in 1904 at the University of Michigan by a group of Freemasons
Michigan Bell was founded in 1904 (History of Michigan Bell)
University of Michigan Library and Botanical Garden in 1904
Ann Arbor City Directory 1904
In the 1904 Olympics held at St. Louis, MO, Archie Hahn won gold medals in the 60, 100 and 200 meter dash events, Charles Dvorak won a gold medal in the pole vault, Ralph Rose won a gold medal in the shot put plus a silver medal in the discus and a bronze medal in the hammer throw, Fred Shule won a gold medal in the 110 meter hurdles, William Coe won a silver medal in the pole vault, and Jam Handy won a bronze medal in the 400 meter breaststroke in swimming.
On September 26, 1904, The Great Train Robbery, was the first film shown in Ann Arbor at the Light Armory at Ashley and West Huron. (Ann Arbor Cinema History)
Yost's 1904 squad was also undefeated, 10-0, with 7 shutouts and outscored opponents, 567-22. This was the Wolverine's 4th National Championship in a row. Chicago came to Regent's Field in 1904, but left losing to Michigan 22-12 on November 12. Willie Heston and Joe Curtis earned All-American honors; Henry Schulte, Tom Hammond, and Ann Arbor native, Frank Longman earned All-Conference recognition. Yell squads were initiated at some colleges as early as 1883; they were led by the "master yeller."
Football Helmet in 1904 (they were not required)
On November 8, 1904, President Teddy Roosevelt defeated Alton Parker in the 1904 Presidential Election; there were over 13 million Americans who voted which represented about 16% of Americans
Union School destroyed by fire on December 31, 1904, took 2 yrs. to rebuild (A Century at State & Huron) (Ann Arbor School History)
By 1905, there were 1776 railroad buildings constructed in Michigan
Thomas Cooley published Michigan, A History of Governments in 1905
The National Ski Association was founded at Ishpeming, Michigan in 1905 by Carl Tellefsen of Norway who settled at Ishpeming in 1888
Ann Arbor High School started its varsity track team program in 1905
Congress Street in Ypsilanti
The Majestic Theatre opened at 316 Maynard
Alfred Binet invented the first I.Q. Test in 1905
Charles "Smitty" Smith's Saloon at 18 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti would later become Haab's Restaurant in 1934
Sewell Avery, 1894 University of Michigan graduate, became President of United States Gypsum Company, founded in 1901, in 1905; he later became President of Montgomery Ward, 1930-1954
Robert Sengstacke Abbott founded The Chicago Defender in 1905; it was the largest negro-owned newspaper in America with circulation of 50,000 by 1916, 125,000 by 1918, and over 200,000 in the 1920s. He was credited with helping the great migration of over 1.5 million negroes to Northern cities, and founded the Bud Billiken Parade, the largest African-American Parade in America, at Chicago in 1929.
A History of Bay County was published in 1905
Richfield Oil Company was founded in 1905
Frank T. Newton was elected Washtenaw County Sheriff, 1905-1907, and then was twice elected to the Michigan State Senate, 1909-1912 (Newton Papers)
Atwell-Hicks began in 1905 by Harry Hurd Atwell as a land surveying company; Herbert Hicks joined Atwell in 1949. Atwell graduated from the University of Michigan in 1903, and taught surveying for the university in 1905-1921. Atwell was Washtenaw County Surveyor, 1921-1930, and Washtenaw County Clerk, 1933-1934. Atwell-Hicks Map Collection Atwell-Hicks Reorganizes
Cleary Business College was rebuilt at Ypsilanti after the building was destroyed in 1898 by a cyclone
Francis Marion Hamilton was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1905; he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1869, taught at Flint, 1869-1872, and became Superintendent of Lapeer Schools in 1873 for the next 22 years until he acquired property in Ann Arbor. He served on the City Council for 6 years prior to being elected Mayor. Hamilton appointed Frank Stivers as the City Attorney.
Ann Arbor City Directory 1905
Glen Mills Ann Arbor City Directory 1905
Francisco-Boyce Photo Company was established in 1905 as a card and camera shop at 719 North University in 1905; Eugene Francisco went into the photography business in 1912 and Harvey Boyce in 1926. They began photographing all University of Michigan student activities in 1918, and were partners until 1949.
The Michigan State Highway Department was established in 1905; there were 2,700 automobiles in Michigan with 68,000 miles of road with 30,000 miles in clay and 28,000 miles in sand
Matthei Botanical Gardens in 1905
There were 2700 automobiles in Michigan in 1905, but only 68,000 miles of road, 30,000 of which were clay and the rest sand
A Gallery of Pen Sketches in Black and White was published by the Michigan Cartoonists Association in 1905
John D. Pierce, Founder of the Michigan School System was published in 1905 by Charles Oliver Hoyt and Richard Clyde Ford
History of Bay County was published in 1905 by Augustus Ganser
The Past and Present of Macomb County was published in 1905
Lane Animal Hospital was established at Chelsea in 1905 by Dr. Chandler Lane
Ty Cobb made his major league debut for the Detroit Tigers on August 30, 1905; he would go on to set 90 major league records
Yost's 1905 squad was 12-0 with 12 shutouts and outscoring opponents, 495-0, until they lost a "heartbreaker" on Thanksgiving Day in Chicago at Marshall Field, 0-2. This ended Michigan's 56 game unbeaten streak. William Dennison Clark tried to return a punt from his own end zone, and was tackled for a safety; he left school after the game and never returned. A bleacher collapse at Ferry Field on November 18 injured several fans. Joe Curtis, Henry Schulte, and Tom Hammond earned All-American honors; Walter Graham and John Garrels earned All-Conference recognition. 19 players died and 159 were seriously injured playing college football Gridiron Crisis
Ossian Cole Simonds designed the Cedar Bend Nature Area in 1905; Island Park was also established, and the pic above is from a concert there at that time
The Ann Arbor Park System acquired Cedar Bend and Felch Park to grow to 10 acres; Mayor Francis Hamilton appointed a Board of Park Commissioners: George Burns, Levi Wines, David Allmendinger, Royal Copeland, and Henry W. Douglas.
On December 30, 1905, Frank Stuenenberg was murdered after an explosion at his home in Caldwell, Idaho; four men were indicted for his murder including Bill Haywood. Haywood was acquited on July 29, 1907. Haywood was a labor strike agitator and socialist; he later moved to Russia, and was a advisor for the Russian government.
On January 1, 1906, a contract was signed with the Washtenaw Power and Light Company on Geddes Rd. for $9,450 a year to provide light and power for both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti; it included 150 lights to burn all night long. A contract was also signed the Ann Arbor Gas Company for 77 gas lights for $1,694 per year.
On January 19, 1906, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new high at 103.00
A History of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity was published in 1906; the Ann Arbor Chapter began in 1864
The Detroit Shrine Circus began February, 1906
Adam Goetz moved The Athens Press to 208 N. Main Street in 1906 with 3 employees
Mack & Company in 1906
Kellogg's was founded February 19, 1906 at Battle Creek by Will Keith Kellogg
The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (IAAUS) was founded on March 31, 1906, and started with 39 member schools; it was renamed the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 1910 with 76 members, and had 150 school members by 1931
On April 18, 1906, the San Francisco Earthquake killed over 3,000 people and destroyed 80% of the city
The Cutting Apartments were Ann Arbor's first apartments built in 1906 at the corner of State & Monroe
A Lightning Strike on May 8, 1906 caused a fire at the First Methodist Church
Baseball at the University of Michigan in 1906
George Close Grocery at Whitmore Lake in 1906
University of Michigan Professor, Arthur Lyon Cross, published, "A History of St. Andrews Church, in 1906
Selby Albert Moran published Over 100 Ways to Work One's Way Through College in 1906
Frank Glazier built the Welfare Building in Chelsea and the Glazier Building in Downtown Ann Arbor at Main & Huron Streets in 1906
Walter Hammond Nichols and Esther Blanche Connor Nichols donated 80 acres to the University of Michigan for Nichols Arboretum with Botany Professor, George Plummer
Burns, as its first Director in 1906; Walter graduated from the University of Michigan in 1891, and Esther in 1894
Burke Aaron Hinsdale published History of the University of Michigan in 1906 after his death in 1900 due to the assistance of Professor Isaac Newton Demmon; Hinsdale was former Superintendent of Cleveland Public Schools in 1882, and considered one of the leading authorities on public education at that time. He came to Ann Arbor in 1888 as a history professor at the University of Michigan, and published more books than any other U of M professor; he also served on the Ann Arbor School Board, and passed away in 1900.
The University of Michigan opened its School of Architecture & Urban Planning in 1906 with Emil Lorch as its first Director; Lorch later became President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society
The Past and Present of Washtenaw County, Michigan was published in 1906 by Samuel W. Beakes, 1861-1927; he was Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1888-1890, his father, Hiram, was also Mayor, 1873-1875, and they resided at 415 S. Fifth Ave. Later, Sam served as a U.S. Congressman, but was also City Treasurer, Postmaster and Assessor.
The Past and Present of Clinton County was published in 1906
A Twentieth Century History of Cass County was published in 1906
When Michigan was New was published in 1906 by Hulda Theodate Hollands
Prettyman's Boarding House in 1906 at the corner of North University and 12th Street which is now Fletcher St.; it also served as a training table for the Michigan Football Team
Bert Whitney bought Hill's Opera House in 1906, and added two stories and renovations making it the largest theater in Michigan in 1908; it closed in 1930, and was demolished in 1955. It also served as a hotel.
The State Psychopathic Hospital opened in 1906 on Catherine St.
The University of Michigan established a Psychiatry Department in 1906; one of the first medical schools in the United States to do so
Frederick Gowland Hopkins discovered vitamins in 1906; he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1929 for the development of vitamins for nutrition
Archie Hahn won a gold medal in the 100 meter dash at the Intercalated Games held at Athens, Greece on April 27, 1906
Harry Kendall Shaw murdered Sanford White on June 25, 1906; he was found not guilty by reason of insanity after two trials on February 1, 1908. Later, he was set free from incarceration in a mental institution on July 16, 1915. He was arrested and convicted in 1916 of kidnapping and sexual assault, and confined again until 1924.
Typhoid Mary killed over 25,000 in New York in 1906-1907
The Food and Drug Administration was created June 30, 1906
YMCA Softball in 1906
George, Herman, Emma, and Gottlob Hertler started their store at 210 Ashley in 1906
George Proctor Wanty passed away unexpectedly at London, England on July 9, 1906; the Ann Arbor High School graduate also graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1878, and was appointed by President McKinley in 1900 as a U.S. District Judge
Marshal Charles Masten was shot in 1906 when he went to a northside residence to make an arrest. During the attempted arrest, the suspect shot Marshall Masten in the abdomen with a shotgun. The suspect escaped and the city council offered a $500 reward for his capture.
Woodruff School in Ypsilanti in 1906
In August, 1906, three University of Michigan students gathered for the first service at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Liberty and Seventh in a partially burned house
Ann Arbor Hose Company on September 17 , 1906
Ferry Field opened in 1906; the brick wall that surrounded the complex was completed at a cost of over $10,000 to Dexter Ferry. The pic above looks South on State Street at Hoover. The Western or Big Nine Conference limited members to only 5 games, and Michigan finished the 1906 Season, 4-1, with a season ending loss at Philadelphia to Penn, 0-17, on November 17. The loss of All-American Joe Curtis to a broken leg on November 10 really hurt Michigan's chances to finish undefeated. Paul Magoffin, Paul Garrels, and Walter Graham earned All-Conference recognition. On April 6, 1906, the Forward Pass was approved for college football along with other major changes in playing rules.
A Cartoon on the De-Brutalization of Michigan Football appeared in the Detroit Free Press October, 1906
Ann Arbor City Directory 1906
The Theatorium opened November, 1906 at 119 E. Liberty, "The Ann Arbor Pioneer Picture Theatre." It offered 3 short films for a nickel, three times a week. Casino opened the next month in December at 339 S. Main St. The Theatorium and The Casino closed in 1912.
By 1906, Ann Arbor Organ Works employed 120 men, produced 5,000 organs and 600 pianos that shipped to every state plus had agents in Australia, South Africa, the West Indies, England and Scotland
The first American to win a Nobel Peace Prize was Teddy Roosevelt on December 10, 1906
Ann Arbor City Hall was built in 1907 by the Sauer Brothers (Charles, Adam and John); they were Ann Arbor's largest lumber dealers until Fingerle moved here in 1931
The Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association was formed January, 1907 with Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and Washington University as original members; Drake and Iowa State joined in 1908, Kansas State in 1913, Grinnell in 1918, Oklahoma in 1919, and Oklahoma A&M in 1925, and it later became the Big Six Conference in 1928
Thomas Blackburn may have been the first African-American police officer hired by Ann Arbor in 1907
Cedar Bend in 1907
George A. Wuerth, 1862-1924, established bowling alleys in the basement of the Henning Block-Huron & NE Corner of Fourth Avenue; the sport came to the United States in 1840 in New York at Knickerbocker Alleys, and Brunswick Corporation was founded in Chicago in 1845 to manufacture bowling pins, balls and lanes. Brunswick established a factory in Muskegon in 1906 with lumber baron, Thomas Hume. Standardized rules were established on September 9, 1895 by the American Bowling Congress. Detroit's Legends of Bowling
Plastic was invented by Leo Baekeland
Groundskeeper Lorenzo Thomas at Ferry Field in 1907
The People's Popular Family Theatre was opened in 1907 at 220 S. State St.; it was renamed The Vaudette. Later, in 1907, The Bijou at 220 E. Washington St. and The Star opened at 118 E. Washington by August. The Vaudette closed in 1912. The Bijou closed in 1915. The Star was renamed The Columbia, but closed in 1919.
Huron at Main Street in 1907
Hershey's Kisses were introduced in 1907
Michigan Lumber Baron, Robert Nason built The Heritage in Chesaning in 1907 (MLive)
The Panic of 1907
Famines in China, 1907-1911, killed 25 million people
On April 13, 1907, Michigan was voted out from the Western Conference due to a violation of league rules; reduction of games and eligibility rules (Yost's Walkout)
On April 30, 1907, Riverside Park was dedicated after the area was cleaned up from its former name of "Hobo Park" after Mayor Copeland led the reform to improve the area
James C. Henderson was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1907-1909
Ann Arbor High School won the state track championship in 1907
Manchester dedicated their Civil War Memorial in 1907
Salem Train Wreck on July 20, 1907 killed 31, injured 101 (YouTube)
On September 4, 1907, the Bellingham Riots occured when the Asian Exclusion League attacked South Asian Indians mostly Sikhs
On September 7, 1907, the Hillcrest Sanitorium at Howell opened
The College Inn was at 608 Liberty in 1907
Railway Guide 1907
Lyndon Photography at 719 North University in 1907; Alford Samuel Lyndon took photographs in Ann Arbor, 1906-1926. Lyndon grew up in nearby Plymouth, and left the family farm to race bicycles for White Sewing Machine; he enrolled in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, 1902-1905. He married Julia Francisco in 1909, and made his wife's nephew, Eugene Francisco, as his partner in 1920 after working with him since 1913; the company became the Francisco-Boyce Photo Company in 1929. Lyndon also sold automobiles, real estate, and founded Perfection Company and Michigan Irrigation Company.
Michigan Manual 1907
On November 15, 1907, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted to a new low at 53
The Inverness Inn was established in 1907 at Chelsea as a trading post by Mary Wright
Ferry Field in 1907; it opened on October 6, 1906 after Dexter Ferry donated 20 acres to the University of Michigan in 1902. Ferry died on November 10, 1907; his wife, Addie, died on November 2, 1906. Ferry Field History
The Chelsea "Old Folks" home was dedicated October 31, 1907; the project was initiated by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1906 with 20 buildings on 25 acres
Michigan finished the 1907 Football Season, 5-1, with five shutouts, and their only loss to Penn, 0-6, on November 16 before a record crowd of 19,500 at Ferry Field
Ann Arbor Carnegie Library in 1907; the only Carnegie Library attached to another building, Ann Arbor High School
A.J. Waters, a banker and politician, built a mansion in Manchester in 1907
Grass Lake in 1907
Hazing at the University of Michigan in 1907
Ann Arbor Machine in 1907
Basketball became Michigan's fifth varsity sport for 1907-1908, but when Michigan withdrew from the Western Conference, it was discontinued until 1917 when the Wolverines rejoined the conference
The Majestic Theater opened on September 19, 1907 and was built by Charles Sauer who converted an indoor roller skating rink to seat 1,100; the above pic shows the inside of the theater in 1913
The Detroit Tigers won the American League Pennant in 1907, but lost to the Chicago Cubs in the World Series
On November 16, 1907, Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th state
From the period of 1907-1910, the divorce rate increased to 9% which was triple from the rate of 1867-1879. At that time, grounds for divorce were typically abandonment, adultery or abuse
The Detroit Auto Show was launched December, 1907 at Beller's Beer Garden in Riverside Park after William Metzger engineered the concept in 1899 after the first one was held in Paris, France in 1898; it moved to Cobo Hall in 1960
Ann Arbor High School initiated its basketball and baseball team programs in 1908
Courthouse Square in 1908
Student Riot March 17, 1908 at the Star Theater which had just opened August, 1907. The riot started as a student protest against manager Albert Reynolds, who allegedly had tried to win a large bet by getting a U-M football player to throw a game. When protesters failed to get Reynolds to come out (reports differ on whether he exited through the back door or was hiding in the basement), they began throwing bricks stolen from a construction site across the street. The riot lasted all night, in spite of appeals by both law dean Henry Hutchins and U-M president James Angell. Eighteen students were arrested, but charges were later dropped when they agreed to raise money for repairs. The Star Theater was at 118 E. Washington St. The Bijou was located just up the street at 209 E. Washington St.
Herrick and Bohnet Grocers at 208 N. Fourth Ave. in 1908
Ann Arbor Train Derailment in 1908
April 28, 1908 Train Wreck in Ypsilanti killed six, injured 30
West Park opened in 1908 on Chapin St. between Huron and Liberty; it was also utilized by Ann Arbor High School for athletics
Andrew Blackbird died in 1908
State Street in 1908
Elmer Stofflet's Hamburger Haven at 301 S. State Street in 1908
A Biographical History of Genesee County was published in 1908
A Book of Detroiters was published in 1908
In 1908, Jewett & Knapp sold their store in Lansing to Frank Lackey and renamed it, J.W. Knapp Company
On April 28, 1908, the Ypsi-Ann Wreck
On April 28, 1908, Belle Gunness died in a fire; she murdered at least 14 victims, 1884-1908 (The Nightmare from Norway)
Palmer Field was acquired by the University of Michigan in 1908 as a gift from Senator Thomas W. Palmer and his wife, Lizzie; Palmer was a U.S. Senator, 1883-1889, and served as first President of the Michigan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, later known as the Michigan Humance Society. He also donated 296 acres to Detroit in 1893 for the land known as Palmer Park; the land was inherited by Palmer from his wife's father, James Witherell, Michigan Territorial Supreme Court Justice, 1808-1828. Palmer was the first U.S. Senator to support Women's Suffrage in an 1884 speech.
The first Mother's Day celebration in the United States was in 1908 when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St. Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton, WV. Congress rejected the first Mother's Day proposal in 1908, but all states observed the holiday by 1911. President Wilson singed a proclamation in 1914 making the second Sunday in May as the national holiday to honor mothers.
Main at Washington in 1908
The Ford Model-T was the best selling automobile in America, 1908-1927
Frank Porter Glazier, Chelsea businessman who was elected State Treasurer in 1904 and re-elected in 1906, was convicted on 3 counts of embezzlement in 1908; he went to Jackson prison in 1910, was pardoned in 1912 and died in 1922
University of Michigan Commencement in 1908
Russell Dobson purchased the Ann Arbor News-Argus and renamed it the Ann Arbor Daily Times in 1908
Saline in 1908; they were the "runt" of the County with only about 800 inhabitants which was a huge increase from only 584 in 1900
On July 26, 1908, the FBI was formed
Lambert's Shoe Shop at 613 E. William St. in 1908
Ray Dolph purchased the funeral home of Oliver M. Martin in 1908 on Fourth Ave.; Martin was formerly Marshal of the Ann Arbor Police, 1858-1859, 1861-1864, and 1865-1866, and served as Mayor, 1866-1867, after he moved to Ann Arbor in 1843. Dolph later moved to funeral home to Maynard Street in 1918.
Ann Arbor City Directory 1908
The Elks Lodge #325 purchased the Ainsworth Hotel which was formerly a home at 338 S. Main St. previously built in 1840 by William S. Maynard; the home was dedicated on February 22, 1909
Chelsea Lumber Company began in 1908
St. Thomas in 1908
Organized Crime began operating in Detroit in 1908 with Vito Adamo and the Gianollo Brothers
The Edwin S. George Building was built in 1908 at 4612 Woodward Ave. in Detroit; George came to Detroit in 1890 after being educated at Morenci, and was a furrier with Annis & Miller until he formed his own company in 1897; he embarked as an an automobile businessman with his first venture, Standard Auto Company. He developed much of Woodward Avenue including Grand Circus Park and The Whitney. He became a Colonel during World War I by July, 1918 after enlisting December, 1916. After World War I, he founded the Bloomfield Hills Country Club, and the Automobile Club of Detroit, and built a home called Cedarholm in Bloomfield Hills in 1923. Later, in 1930, he donated 1300 acres in Livingston County near Pinckney to the University of Michigan known as the Edwin S. George Preserve, and built the Kirk in the Hills at Bloomfield Hills in 1947 patterned after Melrose Abbey in Scotland which was completed in 1958 after his death in 1951.
British Petroleum was founded in 1908
Ralph Rose won his second gold medal at the 1908 Olympics in London, England; John Garrels won a silver medal in the 110 meter hurdles and a bronze medal in the shot put. Harry and William Coe, Horace Ramey, Gayle Dull, and John Patterson also participated.
Whitmore Lake School in 1908
Hamburg School in 1908
Harley-Davidson credited Detroit as the first police force in America to use the motorcycle in 1908
General Motors Corporation was founded on September 16, 1908 by Will Durant
Michigan's football team started the 1908 Season, 5-0-1, with a 0-0 tie with Michigan Agricultural College, but then closed the season with its two worst defeats in the first 20 years of Wolverine football losing to Penn 29-0 and Syracuse 28-4. John T. Sullivan was the "Master Yeller."
Ann Arbor Police in 1908; in the back row, Thomas Blackburn, M.J. Martin and Zenus Sweet and in the front rown, Matt Max, Thomas O'Brien, Chief Theodore Apfel, George Shanz, and John O'Mara. Apfel was Police Chief, 1907-1913, and O'Brien was Police Chief, 1916-1933. Sweet was Marshal, 1897-1899. The term Marshal was used until 1916 when the head of the department was then called Chief.
Ann Arbor High School won their second state championship in 1908 with a 11-0 record behind John Maulbetsch and Ernie Allmendinger; an interscholastic banquet was held in 1908 in the Ann Arbor High School Gym to celebrate. At that time, Ann Arbor High School had football, basketball, baseball and track; there were also oratorical contests, a band, an orchestra, a comedy club, and glee clubs for girls and boys. Archibald Smalley, a graduate of the University of Michigan in 1898, was selected to be Principal after the death of Judson Pattengill at the age of 59 on December 14, 1908. Pattengill was Principal, 1876-1908.
William Jennings Bryan returned to Ann Arbor during his 1908 Presidential Campaign
University of Michigan Women's Basketball in 1908
A History of Palmer Park was published in 1908 (Thomas W. Palmer in 1914)
On November 3, 1908, William Howard Taft defeated William Jennings Bryant in the 1908 Presidential Election; there were nearly 15 million Americans who voted which represented about 17% of Americans
Gamma Phi Beta held their national convention in Ann Arbor November 10-13, 1908; it was the first organization to be called a sorority in 1882, and their mission is to inspire the highest type of womanhood. It was founded by Frances Haven, daughter of Erastus Haven, the Second President of the University of Michigan, in 1874 along with Helen Dodge, Adelinen Curtis and Mary Bingham.
The Messina Earthquake of December 28, 1908 killed between 75-200,000 people
Michigan Normal College Women's Basketball in 1909
At the highest point in Michigan Railroad History in 1909, there were 81,695 people employed with 9,059 miles of completed railroad track
A History of Biography Compendium of Detroit was published in 1909
Collections and Researches Made by the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society was published in 1909
Cutter's Guide to Mt. Clemens was published in 1909 by John Milton Cutter
Henry George H.G. Salsinger became sportswriter for the Detroit News, 1909-1958
The "new" Ann Arbor Post Office opened in 1909 at 220 North Main St.; it replaced Polhemus Livery Stable that was demolished to make room for the post office. Polhemus Livery Stable existed at that site since 1874.
Ann Arbor High School graduate, Charles Stewart Abbott, founded the Abbott-Detroit Motor Company in 1909 with 300,000 in capital; they made luxury cars guaranteed for life with a price nearly double of their competitors, but the company went out of business in 1919. Abbott also graduated from University of Michigan Law School in 1897. Abbott later owned the Golfmore Hotel which opened in 1921 at Grand Beach in Michiana
In 1909, the Ann Arbor Art Association was formed; the University of Michigan Museum of Art moved to Alumni Memorial Hall after $190,000 was allocated for the project, and built by Donaldson and Meier and dedicated on May 11, 1910
On February 12, 1909, the NAACP was formed, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in response to lynchings of African-Americans and Springfield Riots of 1908; there was a regional office in Detroit by 1912
On February 14, 1909, the Michigan Daily ran a story about James "Uncle Jimmy" Ottley who turned 95; he passed away in 1910 after working at the University of Michigan, 1863-1909 for 47 years with over $14,000 left in his safe
On February 20, 1909, J.L. Hudson founded the Hudson Motor Car Company
Ann Arbor City Officials in 1909
The Story of the Great Lakes was published in 1909 by Marion Florence Lansing and Edward Channing
Ellen Key, a Swede, published Century of the Child in 1909
The Glidden Tour at Ypsilanti in 1909; the tour was held from July 28, 1904 with 108 participants to reach St. Louis while only 66 made it, and the final tour was in 1913. By 1909, the course was 2,636 miles. Charles Jasper Glidden started the idea with AAA.
The Huston Brothers, Roscoe Burhans and Irvin "Cy" Huston began billiards, bowling alleys and boarding rooms at various locations in the early 1900s including 311 Maynard, 312 S. State, 210 S. Thayer, and 331 Packard; they both graduated from the University of Michigan in 1900 and 1902
The Royal Cafe opened in 1909 at 316 S. Main St. by Guy Bissell; from 1906-1909, the number of Ann Arbor restaurants more than doubled from 8 to 17
Some Early Ann Arbor Homes was published by Cornelia Corselius, and illustrated by Lucy Chapin in 1909
Dawson Brothers at 102 E. Huron St. in 1909
On March 29, 1909, Philip Bartelme, student football manager in 1902, was named Michigan's 2nd Athletic Director for a salary of $2,700 per year. Michigan's enrollment for the 1909-1910 school year was 5381.
On April 4, 1909, the 5th (Epsilon) Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded at the University of Michigan; the initial chapter was started at Cornell University on December 4, 1906 as the first Greek-lettered Interceollegiate Negro Fraternity in America
Harry Burns Hutchins, a 1871 UofM graduate and lawyer, becomes Michigan's 4th President in 1909; he was acting President in 1897 when President Angell left to be Minister of Turkey
1909 Michigan Union Circus Parade South State at East Liberty, and on State Street near William on May 9
On May 29, 1909, Ann Arbor Car Ferry #4 sank to the bottom of Manistique Bay with 24 cars on board
Win Schuler's opened at Marshall in 1909
Ann Arbor City Directory 1909
Pinckney High School in 1909
Erastus Basom wrote History of Ypsilanti in 1909
The Westminister House was renovated at 602 E. Huron St. in 1909 by Dr. J. Leslie French and his wife, Edna, to provide housing for Presbyterian students at the University of Michigan; it was originally built in the early 1840s by Professor J. Louis Fasquelle, Chair of the Modern Language Department. Fasquelle was an 1880 graduate of Ann Arbor High School. He left the house to his daughter, Caroline "Carrie" Matilda Fasquelle Hennequin who married Professor Alfred Hennequin who taught French and German; Carrie died at the age of 45, and left an 8 year old daughter. They also lost their 13 month old daughter, Fannie, in 1876. The home briefly was owned by Dr. George Dock before passing to Dr. French.
The Wall Street Bridge collapsed on August 6, 1909
On August 12, 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened; the first Indianapolis 500 was run on May 30, 1911
Chelsea Sports Day Parade in 1909
In 1909, Wayne County built the first mile of concrete highway in the world on Woodward between Six and Seven Mile Roads; it cost $13,537
Dixboro Sunday School Picnic at Island Park September 9, 1909
Railway Guide 1909
Woodward Ave., also known at M-1, became the nation's first concrete highway between 6 and 7 mile roads in 1909; it later became the nation's first Super Highway in 1923 between Detroit and Pontiac
Michigan Football Training Camp began on September 20 at Whitmore Lake; the first game was on October 9 with the Wolverines eaking out a 3-0 win over Case; there were 7,500 on hand at Ferry Field for the 44-0 win over Syracuse on October 30
The 1909 football season saw the Wolverines avenge the previous season's defeats to Penn, 12-6, and Syracuse; Michigan stopped the Quakers 23 game winning streak, but they lost to Notre Dame, coached by former Wolverine, Shorty Longman, for the first time, 3-11, to finish the campaign 6-1. Yost regained the Little Brown Jug left behind at Minnesota in 1903 with a 15-6 win on November 20.
On October 16, 1909, an Assassination attempt was made on President Taft in El Paso, Texas
On November 13, 1909, Ann Arbor High School whipped Grand Rapids High School at Grand Rapids, 56-5
The Boy Scouts of America was founded on February 8, 1910
Joseph Arnet in 1910 at 107 Ann St.; he began his store in 1904
Bartelme hired Law Student Branch Rickey in 1910 as Michigan Baseball Coach
Dodge's Geography of Michigan was published in 1910 by Richard Elwood Dodge
Why 250,000 Children Quit School; the Yearly Army that Drops Out of Line--Standards Too High and Teaching too Dull was published by Luther Halsey Gulick in 1910
Leigh Palmer started Palmer Auto Sales in his two-car garage at 130 East Middle St. at Chelsea in 1910
Michigan Union in 1910
John and Edward Feuerbacher Blacksmiths at Saline in 1910
On March 10, 1910, Ann Arbor Car Ferry #1 burned at Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Cities Service Company was established in 1910; it would later become known as Citgo
Trubey's Confectionary in 1910 at 116 S. Main St.; Justin Trubey was there from 1909-1916, and then moved to 218 S. Main St., 1917-1923. He later had a wholesale ice cream business at 438 Third St. from 1923-1932. In 1932, Trubey merged with McDonald Ice Cream from Flint, and their operation was on Main St. next to the Michigan Football Stadium
Washtenaw County Board of Supervisors in 1910
Ann Arbor Police Files: The Early Years
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority on North Ingalls in 1910; it was established at the University of Michigan in 1898
On January 31, 1910 Cora Crippen disappeared, and on July 31, 1910, her husband, Hawley Harvey Crippen, a former University of Michigan student, was arrested for her murder on July 31; he was hanged on November 23, 1910 in London. (Dr. Crippen)
Michigan Agricultural College established their School of Veterinary Medicine in 1910, and built a Surgery and Clinics Building for $25,500 that began to be occupied January, 1915. Due to World War I, there were only 21 students enrolled in 1921, and by Fall, 1937, there was a maximum of 64 students enrolled.
Elsasser's Saloon at Dexter in 1910
The Osage Murders began on an Indian Reservation in Oklahoma in 1910 after oil was discovered there in 1897; over 60 people were murdered, 1910-1930 (Osage Murders) Timeline
Postcards peaking in American in 1910 during the Golden Age of Postcards; there were 677 million postcards mailed in 1908 (History of Postcards--Golden Age of Postcards--Smithsonian Postcard History)
Associated Spring was founded in 1910 at 401 E. Stadium Blvd. as the Newton-Haggerty Ladder Co.; they made wooden ladders from 1910 to 1919. Cook Spring had an airplane accident there in 1913 (History of Associated Spring)
The City of Ann Arbor purchased the Fairgrounds in 1910 and named Burns Park in honor of University of Michigan Professor, George P. Burns, who was on the Board of Park Commission
Elk's Home in 1910
The Jack Johnson-James Jeffries Fight on July 4, 1910 at Reno, Nevada in front of over 60,000 spectators resulted in the first African-American Heavywight Boxing Champion; after the fight race riots broke out in several cities across America (Fight Highlights on YouTube). The Chicago Tribune reported 16 cities had at least 80 injured with 11 dead, and numerous lynchings prevented by police.
A Fire in Chelsea in 1910
Obstacle Course in 1910
William Scripps became the first man in Michigan to own an airplane in 1910
Ann Arbor population in 1910 was 14,817 (15th largest in Michigan) with 515 negro residents, 44,714 in Washtenaw County (16th largest in Michigan), 6,230 in Ypsilanti, 1,764 in Chelsea, 726 in Dexter, 1,355 in Milan, 1,047 in Manchester, 816 in Saline, 2.8 million in Michigan with Detroit with an African-American population of 6,000; Detroit ranked as the 9th largest city in America with 465,766 moving ahead of Buffalo, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Cincinnati, and 92 million in the USA. The University of Michigan enrolled 108 and graduated 33 negro students, 1900-1909. In 1910, 62.34% of Michigan residents were born in Michigan with 6.49% born in Canada; there were 133,889 born in Germany, 43,517 born in England, 35,514 born in The Netherlands, 28,973 born in Austria, 28,666 born in Finland, 25,684 born in Sweden, 22,261 born in Ireland, 20,367 born in Italy, 12,051 born in Hungary, 9,631 born in Scotland, 7,431 born in Norway, 7,430 born in Denmark and other countries represented included Belgium, Poland, France, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Wales, and India.

Social Security examined over 15.5 million births from 1910-1919, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	John	376,323	Mary	478,642
2	William	303,022	Helen	248,155
3	James	275,079	Dorothy	207,476
4	Robert	239,189	Margaret	189,232
5	Joseph	179,302	Ruth	173,678
6	George	176,611	Mildred	123,999
7	Charles	173,536	Anna	118,998
8	Edward	125,720	Elizabeth	116,811
9	Frank	116,019	Frances	105,600
10	Thomas	91,619	Virginia	94,322

Dexter's school faculty grew to 9 members in 1910
State of Michigan prisoners began making license plates in 1910; in 2017, there were 2.5 million license plates made yearly
Michigan finished their 1910 football season, 3-0-3, with ties with Case and Ohio State, 3-3, and Penn, 0-0; the final game at Ferry Field with Minnesota brought in 18,000 fans to watch a 6-0 win when the Wolverines scored a touchdown on their final drive of the game that began at the 53 with 5 minutes to go. Alvin Kraenzlein was the trainer. Football Crisis of 1910
Inside the Carnegie Library in 1910
Palmer Field had its first Women's Field Day on May 26, 1910
On June 4, 1910, President William Howard Taft came to Monroe for the dedication of the George Custer Monument; he also stopped in Ann Arbor, Jackson, Battle Creek, and other Michigan cities to make speeches
McGregor Road Bridge at Portage Lake in 1910
There were 4,513 students enrolled at the University of Michigan for the 1910-11 School Year
Chase Salmon Osborn was elected Governor of Michigan November, 1910; he was the only Michigan governor elected who was from the Upper Peninsula. He was Railroad Commissioner, 1899-1903, and also served as as University of Michigan Regent, 1908-1911; he was very active in state politics until his death in 1949, and was Michigan Republican Chairman in 1936
On November 20, 1910, the Mexican Revolution began; it is estimated that from 500,000-2 million people died from 1910-1920
On November 23, 1910, Hawley Harvey Crippen, was hung for the murder of his wife, Cora; he was a student at the University of Michigan, 1882-1883 A Double Dose of Macabre
Ann Arbor Organ Works went into receivership, and reincorporated as Ann Arbor Piano Company
On December 25, 1910, Cook's Hotel was damaged by a fire, and re-opened in 1911 as the Allenel Hotel (Allenel Hotel on Ann Arbor Old News); the post card above was from 1914, and the pic below was from 1913
The Siege of Sidney Street began in December, 1910, and ended January, 1911 (The Siege of Sidney Street)
In February, 1911, Joseph Rector leased a parcel of land at Glenpool, Oklahoma to Standard Oil; by October, 1913, his daughter, Sarah Rector, 11, gained royalties of $11,567. As a result of the oil strike, she became the wealthiest negro in America, and the Oklahoma legislature declared her a "white person" so she could travel with first class accomodations
J. Fred Lawton graduated from the University of Michigan in 1911, and wrote the song, Varsity, with Earl Moore
On March 4, 1911, William Wedemeyer began his service as U.S. Congressman; he was from Lima Township, graduated from Ann Arbor High School, and the University of Michigan Law School in 1895. He was Washtenaw County Commissioner of Schools, 1895-1897, Commissioner of Railroads for the State of Michigan, 1897-1899, Chairman of the Michigan Republican State Convention in 1903, and elected to the U.S. Congress in 1910.
On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire at Manhattan, New York claimed the lives of 146 victims, and injured 78 others
Hank Griffin, a boxer from Los Angeles who moved to Ann Arbor most likely in 1908 to purchase a hotel at 209-211 North 4th Avenue and run a boxing school, died on May 2, 1911; he fought in 219 bouts from 1890-1905 winning 103 by knockout. He fought World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, 1908-1915, Jack Johnson five times, 1898-1902, including a reported 65 rounder in 1898, and Johnson was quoted as stating that Griffin was his toughest opponent. Griffin defeated Johnson in a 20 round bout on November 4, 1901 at Bakersfield, CA, and they fought to two draws on December 27, 1901 at Oakland, CA and June 20, 1902 at Los Angeles. Griffin also fought Heavyweight Boxing Champ, 1899-1904, Jim Jeffries twice with a no-decision on September 17, 1901 after being knocked down twice in the 2nd round at Los Angeles, and he was knocked out by Jeffries on December 1, 1896 in the 17th round at Los Angeles.
On May 15, 1911, Standard Oil lost their antitrust case in the Supreme Court; a blow to John Rockefeller and monopolies in America
On May 28, 1911, The Atlanta Ripper murdered Belle Walker, and as many as 21 victims, 1909-1914
The first negro Boy Scout Troop was established at Elizabeth City, North Carolina in 1911
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company was founded in 1911 merging with Vacuum Oil which began in 1866; it was the 3rd largest oil company in the world at that time. Harry Boyd Earhart moved to Ann Arbor in 1916 after being a Detroit Agent for White Star Refining Company since 1909. Earhart's first cousin was aviator, Emilia Earhart.
The Ann Arbor Armory was built by the Koch Brothers in 1911 for $25,000 at 225 E. Ann St., at the corner of Ann St. and North Fifth Ave.; it was the 3rd Armory to be built in the State of Michigan, and had a billiard room, indoor shooting range, etc. It also hosted weddings, dances, concerts (1969-1983), and other social events. It was built in response to a law enacted in 1910 giving local communities the right to house military units; Ann Arbor housed Company D 156th Signal Battalion. (How the Armory became Condos)
In 1911, the council passed the first ordinances governing motor vehicle traffic. Speed was restricted to 10 miles a hour in the business district and 15 miles a hour in residential sections. Unfortunately the department had no vehicle to use to enforce these ordinances, until September, 6, 1911, when council authorized the purchase of a motorcycle. This motorcycle was purchased from Staebler and Sons at a cost of $281.58. Patrolman Gustave Meyer was the first officer assigned to ride the motorcycle.
The Theft of the Mona Lisa painting on August 21, 1911 by Vincenzo Peruggia at The Louve in Paris was considered to be the art theft of the century
Prekete's Sugar Bowl opened in 1911; it stayed open until 1967
The Zal Gaz Grotto Club No. 34, a Freemason social club, was founded in Ann Arbor on September 27, 1911 on the second floor of the Kresge Building at Main & Washington
The Past and Present of Isabella County was published in 1911
Frank Mars founded Mars, Inc. in 1911
Stone School in 1911
Agnes Inglis, a social worker at the YMCA, shocked the Ladies Union with her report on the moral conditions of the city in 1911 (Inglis Papers) Anarchist Librarian
Ann Arbor City Directory 1911
Fielding Yost began a preliminary training camp at Whitmore Lake on August 19, and pre-season camp resumed September 19-29
A History of the Township and Village of Howell was published in 1911
On August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from The Louve by Vincenzo Peruggia
Hazing at the University of Michigan in 1911
Highways and Byways of the Great Lakes was published in 1911
Grand Rapids, Beautiful, Industrial, Commercial was published in 1911
On November 11, 1911, Whirlpool Corporation was founded at Benton Harbor by Louis and Frederick Upton
Downtown Library established in 1911 at 117 E. Washington (Ann Arbor Public Library Old News)
Photo manipulation has a history dating back to 1825, and this flood at the Arch was a good example
Catalogue of Officers and Graduates of Michigan Agricultural College, 1857-1911, was published in 1911
George Edwin Rines published The Foundation Library for Young People in 1911; it was a 7 Volume set designed to stimulate ambition, inform the mind, elevate ideals, and create right and healthy views of life and conduct.
On September 3, 1911, John Arthur Pender was accused of murdering Daisy Werhman, and son, Harold, at Schnitzerville, Oregon; he was convicted in 1913, but exonerated on September 11, 1920 after serving 9 years in prison
Michigan's football season in 1911 ended 5-1-2 with a loss at Cornell, 0-6, and ties with Syracuse and Nebraska, 6-6; there were 17,000 fans observing the 11-9 win over Penn on November 18 at Ferry Field
On October 21, 1911, the Frosh and Soph Rush took place at Ferry Field
Michigan Union Opera at the Whitney Theatre in 1911
A Brief History of Les Cheneaux Islands was published in 1911 by Frank Reed Grover (Song and Story from Les Cheneaux)
Seyfried Jewelers was founded in 1911 (Seyfried Jewelers Old News)
The Ann Arbor Automobile in 1911
One of the founders of IBM in 1911 was Walter F. Stimpson, a Milan farm boy
Big Chiefs, Nez-Perce and Yakima Indiana at Astoria, Oregon in 1911
On January 6, 1912, New Mexico was admitted as the 47th state
The Boston Red Caps/Beaneaters/Doves/Rustlers became the Boston Braves in 1912; they were the first professional sports organization to adopt an Indian nickname, and the Cleveland Indians followed in 1915. This led to further adoption of American Indian nicknames for high schools and colleges in the 1920s and 1930s. The Washington Redskins adopted their nickname in 1932, and are the only NFL franchise that refuses to change their nickname along with the Indians and Atlanta Braves in MLB plus the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL. At the NCAA level, the Illinois Illini and Florida State Seminoless have refused to alter their nicknames.
On February 14, 1912, Arizona was admitted as the 48th state
Girl Scouts of America was founded on March 12, 1912; the first negro girl scouts were established in Massachusetts in 1913, but the first all-negro troop was established in 1917
The Progressive Party was established in 1912
Shell Oil Company was founded in 1912
Idlewild Resort Community was founded in 1912 with the purchase of 2,700 acres for the use of African-Americans during the Jim Crow Era; Prominent Cardiologist, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, relocated there in 1915. (Video) Black Eden: The Town that Segregation Built Whatever Happened to Idlewild
On April 12, 1912 the Titanic was sunk killing 1635 people; the University of Michigan opened its Rackham School of Graduate Studies in 1912.
Construction on Hill Auditorium in 1912; University of Michigan Regent, Arthur Hill, donated $200,000 after he passed away on December 6, 1909 for this auditorium
State Street at North University before building Nickel's Arcade
Polk's Washtenaw County Directory 1912
Charles McKenny became President of Michigan State Normal College, 1912-1933; he served for the longest tenure of any President in their history. McKenny Hall, the first student union at a teacher's college, was built in his honor in 1931. McKenny Union
Masonic Temple at Ypsilanti in 1912
Huron Street (above) and Cross Street (below) views in 1912 at Ypsilanti
Fenway Park opened at Boston on April 20, 1912 with a seating capacity of 33,925
Horace Dix, an Engineering Student, selling tickets to the Michigan Union Circus customer and University of Michigan President James Burrill Angell
On April 20, 1912, Navin Field opened for the Detroit Tigers with a seating capacity of 23,000
A new telescope was installed at the Detroit Observatory in 1912 (Battle for the Heavens)
Ann Arbor High School graduates in 1912
On June 19, 1912, the Moore family and two guests were bludgeoned to death in axe murders at Villisca, Iowa; the crimes of 8 murders was never solved
The University of Michigan became the first medical school in the United States to establish a Department of Dermatology in 1912
Ralph Craig won gold medals in the 100 and 200 meter dash at the 1912 Olympics held at Stockholm, Sweden; Ralph Rose won his third gold medal in the shot put combined plus a silver medal in the shot put, and Carroll Haff participated in the 400 meter event
Walker's Livery at 515 E. Liberty St.
Frank Marz in front of his saloon at 209 N. Main St. in his Oakland automobile in 1912
Freedom Township Baseball Team in 1912
The Mime's Theater was built in 1912 as an addition to the old Michigan Union (Cooley House); it was called the Union Playhouse. It was leased by the Speech Lab in 1930, and demolished in 1948
University of Michigan Regents in 1912
In 1912, S.S. Kresge Corporation had 85 stores across America; in 1911, F.W. Woolworth incorporated with 585 stores
On September 12, 1912, Mae Watkins, a White Episcopalian from Ann Arbor, married Tiam Franking, a student from Amoy, China; she was stripped of her U.S. Citizenship due to the Marital Expatriation Act of 1907. He earned a law degree from the Detroit College of Law in 1913, but they had to return to Shanghai, China. They were able to move to San Francisco in 1918, but Tiam died shortly therafter, and Mae returned to Ann Arbor with her three children. She died of tuberculosis in 1926.
Dexter in 1912
Flander's Motorcycles in Chelsea in 1912
The U.S. Government enacted a Children's Bureau in 1912 due to the efforts of Lillian Wald and Florence Kelley; Julia Lathrop was its first Chief, 1912-1922, and was the first woman to head a U.S. Federal Bureau.
In 1912, a legislative Bill was introduced in Congress making marriage between races as illegal
Gilbert Fletcher bought half interest in the Calkins Drug Store in 1912 after joining the firm in 1910; over the next 10 years Calkins & Fletcher added stores at 1107 S. University and at State St. & Packard. E. Percy Mack joined the firm in 1911 and was in charge of the photographic department.
Michigan finished the 1912 football season, 5-2, with losses to Syracuse, 7-18, and Penn, 21-27, but the Wolverines defeated the Cornell Big Red, 20-7, for only the second time in ten tries; the only other win over Cornell came in 1894, 12-4. Ohio State became a member of the Western Conference in 1912. Stephen Farrell became Michigan's trainer. The University of Michigan Athletic Administration Building was completed in 1912.
In October 1912, Clementine Barnabet was convicted for murder; later, she confessed to 35 murders along the railway lines from Louisiana to Texas, and she was later released in 1923.
On October 12, 1912, Teddy Roosevelt was shot and injured in an attempted assassination outside his hotel by John Flammang Schrank
Welch Corner School in Northfield Township in 1912
On November 5, 1912, Woodrow Wilson defeated Former President Teddy Roosevelt and President Taft in the 1912 Presidential Election; there were over 15 million Americans who voted
On December 18, 1912, the supposed "link" between the theory of Apes and Man was discovered by Charles Dawson; it was disproved as the Piltdown Hoax in 1953 (The Piltdown Man)
On January 2, 1913, U.S. Congressman, William Wedemeyer, drown at Colon, Panama; he was an Ann Arbor High School graduate, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1895. He practiced law, and served as deputy commissioner of railroads, 1897-1899, and was the Chairman of the Republican Convention of 1903.
Hill Auditorium built by Albert Kahn in 1913
The Michigan Historical Commission was established in 1913
The California Alien Land Law of 1913 was aimed at prohibiting Asian immigrants from owning land
Resurfacing began on Liberty Street in 1913 from Ashley to the western city limits (near Virginia Park) with concrete
In 1913, the council agreed to purchase a light automobile, as they had come to the conclusion that “the purchase of a light automobile, cost not to exceed $500 over and above what may be realized from the sale of the old motorcycle, would be better than the purchase of a new motorcycle, as a light car can be used to stop speeding and also as a light patrol wagon.”The department bought a Studebaker-EMF-30 roadster, making it the department's first patrol car, but only two of the officers knew how to operate it. By 1915, the patrol car, which had been bought used, was in very bad shape. Chief Pardon's personal car was used frequently during this period. There were conflicting accounts of the first patrol car used by the department. Most accounts state the department used its first patrol car in 1923, when a Ford Model T was confiscated from a bootlegger.
Joe Parker's Saloon was a popular hangout for many in Ann Arbor in 1913; it was located in the Catalpa Inn at Fourth and Ann St. It was one of the "problem" saloons in Ann Arbor that student frequented, another was The Orient. Hamilton Block
Ann Arbor City Directory 1913
On March 4, 1913, Samuel Beakes, a Democrat, University of Michigan graduate in 1883, Editor of the Ann Arbor Argus, 1886-1905, and Mayor of Ann Arbor while also serving as City Treasurer, Assessor, and Postmaster, replaced William Wedemeyer as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District after his death on January 4, 1913
On April 26, 1913, Leo Frank strangled Mary Phagan, and was convicted of murder on August 25. His sentence was commuted to life imprisonment; however, he was lynched on August 17, 1915. The verdict and lynching were in large part due to anti-semitism.
Huron Hills, later known as Barton Hills, was established in 1913
North University at State Street in 1913
The Ann Arbor Civic Association published, Ann Arbor, a Quiet Spot in Touch with the World in 1913
Dr. Robert G. Mackenzie was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1913
Moe's Sports Shop opened on 711 N. University in 1913 by George J. Moe who worked in the University of Michigan Athletic Department, 1907-1915. Moe graduated from Ann Arbor High School and the University of Michigan.
In 1913, Dr. Tom Lovell was educating Michigan Students on a variety of subjects on State Street daily
Vogel's Locksmiths was founded in 1913
The Olmsted Brothers were commissioned by the City of Ypsilanti to develop a plan for land around the Huron River
George Newett and the Iron Ore Newspaper were sued for libel by Theodore Roosevelt in 1913 with accusations of an alcohol problem; the court affirmed the suit, but only awarded Roosevelt 6 cents in compensation
By 1913, the United States had the highest GDP-Gross Domestic Product of any country in the world including the combined total of the United Kingdom and their colony of India according to Economist Angus Maddison
Detroit Automobile Strike of 1913, the first major work stoppage in Michigan with 6,000 workers striking at 3 Studebaker auto plants
Ann Arbor's first Police Patrol Car in 1913
George Swain was the first photographer hired by the University of Michigan in 1913; he served until 1947 with several expeditions to Egypt, Italy, Greece, Spain, etc. as he covered the excavations of Professor Kelsey (Swain-UM Record)
On May 13, 1913, Lloyd Garfield "Bally" Balfour established the Balfour Company after gaining a law degree at Indiana University; he produced class and championship rings including Rose Bowl and Super Bowl rings, yearbooks, graduation announcements and academic regalia for high schools, colleges, fraternities and sororities
Marcel Proust began publication of In Search of Lost Time in 1913 (Remebrance of Things Past) in seven parts until 1927
Olmstead Plan for Huron River Parks in 1913
Barney and Nate Dalitz came to Ann Arbor in 1913; they eventually became owners of Varsity Laundry in 1924, and Barney's son, Morris Barney Dalitz nicknamed Moe (a.k.a. Morrie) worked Summers as a "jumper" on delivery trucks. Nateand his wife, Sarah who resided at 2008 Vinewood also had a son was also named Morris; he went by "Morrie."After prohibition began in 1918, Moe, not a giant at 5'3," moved to Cleveland, and became partners with Louis "Lou Roddy" Rothkopf, Leo "Charles Polizzi" Berkowitz, Morris Kleinman, and Sam Tucker running bootlegging operations for the Cleveland Syndicate through the 1930s; he used trucks originally purchased for Varsity Laundry to bootleg liquor. Moe also was connected to to Maceo Syndicate supplying liquor from Canada to Mexico. Dalitz also owned legitimate businesses in Detroit including Michigan Industrial Laundry and Detroit Steel, Cleveland including Pioneer Linen Supply Co., and Chicago with the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad. Moe Dalitz also befriended Jimmy Hoffa through Hoffa's mistress, Sylvia Pagano O'Brien, a former laundry worker when Hoffa helped organize laundry unions in Detroit in the mid-1930s after the Cleaners and Dyers War, 1925-1928. Moe Dalitz also owned illegal casinos in Cleveland including The Pettibone Club, but also owned legitimate businesses. Dalitz enlisted in the Army during World War II, and served as an officer, Second Lieutenant, in the quartermaster corps in New York in charge of laundry facilities. Moe invested in the Desert Inn, and was part owner when it opened in 1950 at Las Vegas; he later ran the Stardust, and built the Las Vegas Convention Center. He became known as "Mr. Las Vegas." He formed Paradise Development Company in 1952. Nate and Morrie ran Varsity laundry until it was sold to Bill Schumer in 1964. Dalitz Realty existed in Ann Arbor through the end of the 1980s at 311 Fifth Ave., and was owned by Moe's cousin, "Morrie." Morrie became a well-respected realtor in Ann Arbor who handled the Federal Building sale in 1975, and the sale of Quality Bakery in 1987; he passed away in 2000, and served in World War II, and was a leader in the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce and the United Fund. Moe Dalitz received the Humanitarian Awards from the American Cancer Research Center in 1976; he was a prominent philanthropist. Forbes Magazine listed Moe in their list of 400 richest Americans in 1981 with $110 million. Moe and his father, Barney, are pictured above; Moe passed away in 1989. His daughter, Suzanne Brown, is also a philanthropist and human rights activist. The Rise and Fall of Power Laundries Moe Dalitz
On April 8, 1913, the Seventeenth Amendment was passed allowing voters to elect their own state senators; prior to this act, state legislatures elected senators. It was ratified in Michigan on January 28, 1913 after first presented to Congress in 1911.
Marcus Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League in 1913; he later started the Black Star Line in 1919
A Fire broke out on May 28, 1913 at South Hall in the Botanical Laboratory causing $47,000 in damage
Main Street Circus Parade in 1913
The Copper Country Strike began July 23, 1913 and lasted 9 months until April 13, 1914; the Italian Hall Disaster on December 24, 1913 resulted in 73 deaths
Psychologist Clark Hull earned his Bachelor's Degree at Michigan in 1913
David Herbert Lawrence published Sons and Lovers in 1913
On July 17, 1913, the Daily Ypsilantian-Press stated that one in 47 people in Washtenaw County owned an automobile
On September 13, 1913, Lauri "Big Louie" Moilanen passed away at the age of 27 at Hancock, Michigan; he was the tallest man in the word reported to be as tall as 8'4" and weighed 560 lbs. He was born in Finland in 1886, and emigrated to Demmon (Salo) in 1890.
The Orpheum opened on September 21, 1913 by Fred Wuerth at 336 S. Main St.
Michigan's 1913 Football Campaign was only blemished by Michigan Agricultural College, 7-12, as the Wolverines finish the season, 6-1, with 4 shutouts. There were 19,687 fans were at the final game watching Michigan defeat Penn, 13-0, but only 8,509 on hand to watch the Aggies upset the Wolverines. The Michigan Daily reported that students votes overwhelmingly 2324 to 911 that Michigan not rejoin the Western Conference while faculty was also opposed, 49-39.
Grant Field opened on September 27, 1913 at Atlanta, GA; it had a capacity of 7,000, and was named after Director of Third National Bank, John W. Grant. It was the 3rd college football stadium in America. It was renamed Bobby Dodd Stadium in 1988.
Barton Dam in 1913
Traffic in Souls was the top grossing film of 1913; it was a silent film on forced prostitution
Hoover Steel Company opened in Ann Arbor in 1913 (Hoover Mansion in 1918; Leander Hoover died in 1918 at the age of 42
On October 16, 1913, Ralph Rose, gold medalist in the 1904, 1908, and 1912 Olympics, died of typhoid fever at the age of 28; his world record of 51' set in 1909 lasted for 16 years.
On October 31, 1913, the Lincoln Highway was dedicated
The Great Lakes Storm of 1913-November 6-11 killed over 250 people, destroyed 19 ships and over $5 million in damage
On November 28, 1913, the Boy's Conference Parade at North University and State St.
On December 21, 1913, Arthur Wynne published a crossword puzzle in the New York World; it became a weekly feature, and the first book of crossword puzzles was published in 1924
On December 23, 1913, the Federal Reserve System was created with the passage of the Federal Reserve Act
There were over 1 billion post cards mailed in 1913
Dexter Daze in 1914
The Weinberg Coliseum was opened in 1913 at 721 Fifth Ave. (Fifth & Hill St.)
Argo Dam rebuilt in 1914
In 1914, Levi Wines built The Hermitage at 1808 Hermitage for Marvin Ives, a soap manufacturer from Detroit whose grandfather, Marvin Allen, was a former University of Michigan Regent. It has 28 rooms, and sat around 10 acres atop a hill. Ives Woods Subdivision near Burns Park was created in 1923 with 20 lots surrounding the mansion. Ives also started the Fresh Air Camp in 1921.
The Sailors and Soldiers Monument was erected at the Washtenaw County Courthouse in 1914
In 1914, a legislative Bill was introduced in Congress making divorce illegal
The University of Michigan opened its School of Public Policy in 1914.
Henry Ford began to offer workers $5 per day for all workers regardless of color
Bolgos Dairy opened in 1914 at 3535 Plymouth Road after moving from Salem Township where it was founded in 1870
Foster's Art Goods Store at 213-215 S. State St. in 1914
Pure Oil Company was founded in 1914
James Joyce published, Dubliners, a collection of short stories in 1914, and the novel, Ulysses, in 1922
Cousins & Hall Flower Delivery Truck
Franz Kafka began writing The Trial and planning for his future nove, The Castle, in 1914, but they were not published until 1922 and 1924
Municipal Beach was built in 1914 at Argo Pond; a bath house was built by Huron Farm Company by 1917
On April 23, 1914, Weeghman Park opened in Chicago, IL with a seating capacity of 14,000; it was renamed Wrigley Field November, 1926
On May 8, 1914, the first Mother's Day was celebrated in America; Anna Jarvis helped spearhead the movement that recognized Mother's Day in 1908, but she had organized Mother's Friendship Day in 1868 to recognize Civil War Veterans on both sides. In Michigan, Mother's Day history goes back to Albion on May 13, 1877 when Juliet Calhoun Blakeley completed a sermon at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Blakeley lived until 102, and passed away in 1920.
James C. Henderson moved the Ann Arbor Piano & Organ Company to Chicago; it was later known as Henderson Piano with a factory in Texas
Selby Moran built The Arcade at 715 N. University in 1914; it stayed open until 1928, and had a capacity of 450
South University in 1914; the drug store became Witham's in 1929
They formed a Block M at the 1914 J-Hop
Edgar Eisenhower, brother of Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower, graduated from the University of Michigan in 1914 where Ike visited him; 5 Eisenhower Brothers (Eisenhower Parkway)
Cyclone hit Unadilla Township on June 27, 1914
History of the Township and Village of Leslie was published in 1914
On June 28, 1914, Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip; this assassination triggered World War I and the Fall of the Habsberg Dynasty (The Assassin)
Liberty at Main in 1914
The first gasoline powered lawn mowers in the United States were made in Lansing in 1914 by Ideal Power Mower Co. owned by Ransom Olds
The Lincoln Memorial was built in 1914
Staebler Grocery at 120 West Washington St. in 1914
Saline Creamery in 1914
Tinkertoys were invented in 1914
717 North University in 1914
Concrete Stands were erected at Ferry Field in 1914 for $100,000 increasing the seating capacity to as much as 25,000
Schneider's Store and Strieter's Men's Wear were established at Chelsea in 1914
Margaret Horton Cooley, daughter of University of Michigan Sociology Professor, Charles Horton Cooley, wrote The Purple and White, Alma Mater of Ann Arbor High School
University of Michigan Regent, Levi Barbour, began the Barbour Scholarship for an oriental woman to attend the University of Michigan
On August 14, 1914, the Panama Canal opened
On September 3, 1914, Pope Benedict XV was coronated; he passed away on January 22, 1922
Michigan's 1914 Football Campaign ended, 6-3, with losses to Syracuse and Harvard on the road, and to Cornell at Ferry Field; in the Harvard game, it was reported that John Maulbetsch gained between 300-350 yards, but in his obituary in 1951, it stated he gained 133 yards in 30 attempts. The town of Ann Arbor gave the team a large sendoff prior to the Harvard trip in late October. Lawrence Lamar Splawn kicked a field goal in the 4th quarter at East Lansing on October 17 to give the Wolverines a 3-0 win over Michigan State.
Davis Wade Stadium opened October 3, 1914 at Scott Field in Starkville, MI with a seating capacity of only a few thousand people; it was the 4th college football stadium in America
The Yale Bowl opened on November 14, 1914 at New Haven, CT; it was the fifth college football stadium in America with the largest seating capacity of 70,896 seats
Thomas Birkett donated 11 acres at Silver Lake to the YMCA in 1914 which became Camp Birkett; below is a pic from 1917 and above is a pic from 1943
On December 19, 1914, Frank Towsley jumped from a train, severely injuring his head, after selling Gargoyles, a student publication
The Million Dollar Mystery was the top grossing film in 1914; it had 23 chapters in the silent film mystery
Ann Arbor Tire Supply in 1915 was the former Washtenaw County Jail on North Main Street since 1838
By 1915, the divorce rate in America was now at 10% which was double from the period of 1887-1890
Ypsilanti Interurban Station on January 12, 1915
On January 25, 1915, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld "Yellow Dog" contracts which prohibited union membership
On February 15, 1915, The Birth of a Nation was released by David Wark Griffith, born and raised in Kentucky, demonizing blacks and glorifying the Klu Klux Klan; the 3 hour long silent film spurred on hatred and racism across America; it was the top grossing film of 1915, and originally called, The Clansman. Griffith was one of the founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1927, and helped to direct, write, and produce 557 films until his death in 1948 (Time Magazine: The Birth of a Nation, 100 Years Later)
In 1915, two all-women's dormitories opened at the University of Michigan, Helen Newberry and Martha Cook Halls
Schuyler Mills in Saline in 1915
Otto's Band played on Memorial Day at Ann Arbor in 1915 on North University after returning from Forest Hills
A&P had 1600 stores by 1915
State Street in 1915
George Sisler graduated from the University of Michigan in 1915 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and debuted June 28, 1915 after signing a contract for $7,400 following his Wolverine manager, Branch Rickey, to the St. Louis Browns; he played professional baseball, 1915-1930, and held the record for most hits in a season (257) from 1920 to 2004. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939
Detroit Athletic Club new facility built by Albert Kahn opened in 1915; it housed the first indoor swimming pool in the State of Michigan
Kapp Brothers Saloon at 1008 Broadway in 1915
Michigan State Normal College was the first school in the State of Michigan to train teachers to serve the disabled in 1915
The University of Michigan Botanical Gardens in 1915
On July 2, 1915, Eric Muenter, a professor at Harvard and Cornell Universities, attempted to assassinated Vice-President Thomas Marshall
Harris Francis Fletcher was maried on July 8, 1915 to Mary Ellen Davis at Ypsilanti; his wife died in 1918 of the flu epidemic. Fletcher went on to graduate from the University of Michigan in 1925, and was a Professor at the University of Illinois, 1926-1962; he was a leading authority on the works of John Milton
Ann Arbor YMCA in 1915 on Fourth Ave. near Huron St.; it was founded in 1894 after being chartered in 1892, and negroes were not welcome at this Christian organaization, but women were allowed to board there, and classes were taught for women. One of the YWCU teachers was Hattie Crippen. Camp Birkett for boys began in 1914 at Silver Lake; Camp Takona for girls at Clear Lake near Grass Lake started much later.
Ann Arbor High School played its first game on Wines Field in 1915 on Division St. between Hill and Hoover; Ann Arbor defeated Ypsilanti, 13-6
Henry Robbins Barber Shop at 117 Ann St. in 1915; Robbins came to Ann Arbor in 1884, and was listed in the 1915 Michigan Manual of Freedmen's Progress
The Rae opened on September 11, 1915 at 113 W. Huron with 385 seats.
Barney, Duke and Jim prepare for their last days of service to the Ann Arbor Fire Department in 1915
The Ann Arbor Fire Department got their first motorized trucks in 1915
Moe's Sport Shop on North University
Michigan finished the 1915 football season, 4-3-1, with losses to Michigan Agricultural College, 0-24, Syracuse, 7-14, and Cornell, 7-34, at Ferry Field; there were 22,000 fans on November 6 to see the Big Red.
The Michigan Daily reported at 3,500 people turned out for the opening of Nickel's Arcade although it wasn't completely finished
George Spathelf Northside Market Broadway and Wall Street in 1915
Huron at Main in 1915
The Vaught-Hemingway Stadium opened on October 1, 1915 with a seating capacity of 24,000 at Oxford, MS; it is the 6th oldest college football stadium in America
The Martha Washington Theatre was built in Ypsilanti in 1915 for Florence Wilson Signor
The ladies of Zeta Phi from Michigan Normal College held a reunion in 1915 at Ypsilanti
World War I-1914-1918 caused 17 million deaths and 20 million were wounded including approximately 117,000 American deaths and over 320,000 wounded
Dexter Bakery was established in 1915
The Armenian Genocide by Turkey murdered as many as 1.5 million people in 1915
Henry Wade Robbins Jubilee Barber Shop at 117 Ann St. in 1915
On December 2, 1915, the Pacific Coast Conference was formed after a meeting at Portland, OR; its original members included California, Washington, Oregon and Oregon Agricultural College (Oregon State), and it added Washington State College in 1917, Stanford in 1918, USC and Idaho in 1922, Montana in 1924, and UCLA in 1928. It became known as the Athletic Association of Western Universities in 1959, but renamed the Pacific 8 Conference in 1969; it added Arizona and Arizona State in 1978 to become the Pacific10 with Utah and Colorado joining in 2011 to become the Pacific 12 Conference.
Peninsular Paper in 1916
Michigan Normal College in Ypsilanti hosted the first Michigan High School State Basketball Tournament on March 10, 1916 by inviting 300 schools with student populations of less than 200 students; the larger schools were invited in 1917. Elmer Mitchell, Lloyd Olds and W.T. Sampson organized the event.
Niggers Love A Watermelon Ha! Ha! Ha! was released March, 1916 by Harry Browne
James Burrill Angell, University of Michigan President 1871-1909, died on April 1, 1916; there were 9 buildings on campus when he became President in 1871, and he oversaw the building of 50 more by 1909. The faculty grew from 35 to 400, and the student body went from 1100 to over 5000.
Nickels Arcade opened in 1916
Main Street Parade in 1916
John V. Sheehan passed away on April 20, 1916; he owned a book store at 320 S. State Street since 1873 after graduating from Ann Arbor High School in 1872, and worked for Gillmore and Fish book store for two years while in high school. Sheehan graduated from the University of Michigan in 1876, and earned a law degree in 1887; he served on the Ann Arbor School Board, 1888-1894. Sheehan also opened a store on Gratiot Ave. in Detroit in 1888. Sheehan's sister, Margaret Sheehan Slater, took over his book store, and renamed it Slater's. Sheehan's also sold children's toys and art supplies.
The Washtenaw Light and Power Company at 100 E. Cross Street April, 1916 later became the site of the Hudson Automobile Showroom in 1933
Education in Detroit was published in 1916 (Handbook for Detroit Junior High Schools)
Economic and Social Beginnings in Michigan: A Study of the Settlement of the Lower Peninsula during the Territorial Period, 1805-1837 was published in 1916 by George Newman Fuller
Goodyear's incorporated in 1916; Paul Proud married Bruno St. James daughter, Florence in 1906, and became President of Goodyear's. Proud started working at the store as a clerk in 1912.
Alrutheus Ambush Taylor graduated from the University of Michigan in 1916; he taught at the Tuskegee Institute at Alabama, and published several books on the History of Negroes in South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia during Reconstruction
Thomas O'Brien became Ann Arbor Police Chief, 1916-1933
Sinclair Oil Company was founded May 1, 1916
Ann Arbor Daily Times News in 1916 at the corner of Main & Ann St.
Cap Night on June 2, 1916
A Polio Epidemic in 1916 at New York led to over 2,000 deaths
The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor was founded July, 1916, and was chartered on October 1, 1916 with 15 members, but increased to 47 members by the end of the first year. Theron Langford was its first president.
In 1916, a legislative Bill was introduced in Congress asking for any Act of War be put to a National Vote; any voter who approved the measure would have to volunteer for service in the U.S. Army
Betsy Ross was founded in 1916 by W.F. Ray at 600 E. Liberty; it moved to Nickel's Arcade in 1918
Concrete paving was done between 4th and 5th avenues in 1916
Walker Taxi in 1916; it was a Livery at 515 E. Liberty
In 1916, the Ann Arbor Times-News constructed a building for the newspaper on Ann Street between Main and Fourth
Thomas Birkett died in 1916; he left his home to his daughter, Wirt, and she left it to her son, Birkett Newkirk, with 10 acres. He sold the home to Marshall Shearers. Wirt Newkirk sold Gordon Hall to Dr. Charles Crumrine in 1919, and he died in 1924 leaving it to his son, Charles, Jr.
In 1916, Douglas A. Fraser purchased 160 acres near North Lake (A Tale of Two Lakes)
The University of Michigan had 52 acre Botanical Gardens off Iroquois St. 1916-1961 near Frisinger Park and went down as far as Rosewood/Jewett Ave. until South Industrial Highway was built, and was moved to Dixboro in 1962, and renamed the Matthaei Botanical Gardens in 1969; the area had Woodbury Gardens Apartments built there in 1969
The view in 1916 on North State Street looking south near Huron
The Ann Arbor Rotary Club was established in 1916, and met at the Catalpa Inn.
Michigan Normal College in Ypsilanti Class of 1916
Economic and Social Beginnings of Michigan was published in 1916
The Dune Country was published in 1916 by Earl Howell Reed
The top grossing film of 1916 was Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea based on the 1870 novel
Uncle Wiggly was invented in 1916; that same year, Lincoln Logs were invented
Plymouth Road looking East towards Dixboro in 1916
Eberbach School opened in 1916 at 1220 Well St.; it was named after school board member, Ottmar Eberbach, and Miss Helen Pratt came out of retirement to be its principal
The first negro boy scout troop was organized at Ann Arbor in 1916 by Charles Sylvester Cromwell
By 1916, there were over 40,000 Millionaires in America; by 2017, one in 20 people in the United States are millionaires
The Detroit Urban League was founded in 1916 by Forrester Blanchard Washington as Executive Director and Henry G. Stevens as President; the home of Albert Kahn at 208 Mack was their headquarters; the National Urban League was founded in 1910 (Detroit Urban League)
School Survey in Grand Rapids in 1916
On August 23, 1916, Chief Frank Pardon died suddenly. Sgt. Thomas O'Brien was chosen to succeed Chief Pardon and in an odd coincidence, the next three Ann Arbor Police Chiefs would die in office.
Felix Pawlowski began teaching Aeronautical Engineering classes at the University of Michigan in 1917 Persistence Pays Off
Selfridge Air National Guard Base was acquired in 1916 by Packard Motor Car Company to begin manufacturing engines for the World War I effort; it was named after Thomas Selfridge who died in an airplane accident in 1908
On September 1, 1916, the Keating-Owen Act was passed and signed by President Wilson instituting child labor laws into the workplace; it was ruled unconstitutional in 1918
Michigan finished the 1916 football season, 7-2, with 4 shutouts, but lost its final two games on the road to Cornell, 20-23, and Penn, 7-10; the largest crowd, 25,584, was on hand for the Penn game on November 18 at Ferry Field. Harry Tuthill became Michigan's Trainer, 1916-1917, he was also trainer for the Detroit Tigers, 1907-1921
Michigan defeated Washington University at St. Louis, 66-7, at Ferry Field on November 4, 1916
On November 7, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson defeated Charles Hughes in the 1916 Presidential Election in a very closely contested contest; there were over 18 million Americans who voted. Michigan voted for Hughes. Michigan also became the first state to vote for prohibition.
Lawton Thomas Hemans passed away on November 17, 1916; he wrote "History of Michigan," and served in the Michigan House of Representatives 1901 to 1904. He was a Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan in 1908 and 1910. In 1908, he came within 10,000 votes of winning the governor's race. Served as chairman of the Michigan Railroad Commission from 1911 to 1916. (Lawton T. Hemans, a Memorial)
Hertler Brothers Barn on Labor Day, 1916
Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in 1916 in Brooklyn, NY on October 16; she founded the American Birth Control League in 1921 which grew to 27,500 members by 1924 with 10 branches including The Mother's Clinic in Detroit in 1927. The American Birth Control League became Planned Parenthood in 1942 (How Planned Parenthood Changed Everything)
University of Michigan Law Professor, Jerry Knowlton, passed away on December 12, 1916; he served 31 years from 1885-1916, and also was Postmaster of Ann Arbor, 1882-1885. He graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1871, and the University of Michigan in 1875.
The Persian Famine of 1917-1918 killed between 8-10 million people
T.S. Elliot began to publish poetry in 1917; he began writing poems in 1909, and his most famous novel, The Waste Land, was published in 1922. He renounced his American citizenship in 1925 after moving to England in 1914.
Radio Flyer Wagon was invented in 1917
Dexter in 1917
Construction on the "new" Michigan Union which had bowling lanes, billiards, etc. when it officially opened in 1919 with a ballroom that could host 600. (Subscribers to the Building Fund of the Michigan Union in 1916)
Robert Burt, 32, a negro musician, married Josephine Lang, 23, a white woman in Detroit; miscegenation laws made it illegal at that time in many American communities for negroes and whites to marry until these laws were deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967. Michigan has miscegenation laws from 1838 to 1883. 16 states were relectant to removed them despite the court ruling; South Carolina repealed their laws in 1998, and Alabama finally repealed their laws in 2000. Keith Bardwell, a Justice of the Peace at New Orleans, refused to officiate a civil ceremony in 2009 for an interracial couple.
Ann Arbor High School began its tennis team program in 1917
North Huron St. in Ypsilanti in 1917
Shock treatments began to be used for the insane in 1917
Phillips Oil Company was established in 1917
Lane Hall opened on March 2, 1917 as the new YMCA at Washington & State St. across from Ann Arbor High School; it was named after Judge Victor Lane who taught at the University of Michigan, 1897-1928, and was former President of the YMCA. There was a donation of $60,000 from John Rockefeller that helped the $125,000 project. This would remain as the YMCA in Ann Arbor until 1958 when a new facility was built across from the Ann Arbor Public Library at William St. & Fifth Ave. Viggo Nelson, a realtor, served as General Secretary of the YMCA for 14 years, 1919-1936, and introduced competitive volleyball to Ann Arborites; he later was elected into the Volleyball Hall of Fame, and also served as President of the Ann Arbor Kiwanis.
On March 4, 1917, Mark R. Bacon, a Republican from Wyandotte, replaced Samuel Beakes as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District following a contested election. Beakes won the seat back on December 13, 1917.
Barton Hills Country Club plans started March, 1917; this pic above shows its construction nearing its finish (Barton Hills Country Club Old News)
Carpenter's Union on April 5, 1917
On April 19, 1917, the Michigan State Police was created; Roy Vandercook, a former newspaperman and City Clerk at Mason, was its first commander
McCarthy Lumber and Construction Company changed their name to McCarthy Brothers Construction Company, and moved from Farmington, Missouri to St. Louis in 1917; the business originated in Ann Arbor in 1864
The Crooked Tree, Indian Legends in Northern Michigan was published in 1917
Register of Alumni, University of Michigan School of Engineering and Architecture was published in 1917
On May 1, 1917, Michigan's prohibition law took effect; it was estimated that by 1928 there were between 16-25,000 speakeasies in Detroit, and the Detroit-Windsor funnel accounted for 75% of all the alcohol smuggled into the Unitd States. Detroit's mafia, known as the Purple Gang, began operations with gambling and prostitution, but bootlegging increased its revenues and growth, 1917-1932, until prohibition was repealed.
On June 6, 1917, a cyclone hit Washtenaw County; Delhi Village was hit hard with Eli Gallup's home destroyed
On June 11, 1917, Fredrick Weinberg was killed when an interurban struck his car at a railroad crossing at Pittsfield Township
The demolition of the Library Clocktower on July 14, 1917
Lewis Forsythe became Principal at Ann Arbor High School in 1917
Education for Character was published in 1917 (Character Education Methods and Home Kindergardent Manual)
By 1917, Hoover Steel Company had expanded significantly
Indoor Track became Michigan's sixth varsity sport in 1917 with Stephen Farrell as its coach; practices were held at the Waterman Gym until Yost Field House opened in 1923
Michigan Basketball is reinstated as a varsity sport in 1917 with Elmer Mitchell, former Michigan baseball player, 1910-1912, and 1912 Captain, as coach
Michigan finished the football season, 8-2, in 1917 with 6 shutouts, but lost to Penn, 0-16, and Northwestern, 12-21, on the road to close the season; the largest crowd at Ferry Field was on November 10 for the 42-0 shutout of Cornell with 16,733. Michigan returned to the Western Conference and Law Professor Ralph Aigler became Michigan's faculty representative to the Conference and Chairman of the Board in Control of Athletics
The Huston Brothers graduated from the University of Michigan in 1900 and 1902 including Law School in 1902 and 1904, and opened several businesses in Ann Arbor in the early 1900s. Irvin "Cy" Huston and Roscoe Burhans Huston opened a bowling alley at 311 Maynard, billiards hall at 312 S. State, a cigar and candy shop at 307-309 S. State and had a boarding house at 331 Packard. They later moved their operations to Detroit in 1917 shortly before prohibition by opening the largest "man-cave" in the world with the Recreation Building at 212 S. Lafayette Blvd. that opened on October 1, 1917. The building's motto was "eat, smoke, shave, rest and play." It had four floors of bowling alleys, 22 lanes per floor for 88 total lanes. The building housed 103 billiard tables. Cy became Postmaster of Detroit, and formed a real estate company, the Huston-Mortenson Company with Ben Mortenson, another University of Michigan law school graduate in 1911; both brothers were very politically connected with dealings with Regent and attorney James Orin Murfin plus many others. The seven story building was demolished in 1963.
Camp Randall Stadium opened on November 3, 1917 with a seating capacity of 11,900; it was the 7th oldest college football stadium in America, and named after former lawyer, Alexander Randall, from Waukesha who became postmaster and then Governor of Wisconsin. The Badgers played their home games at Randall Field since 1895.
On November 7, 1917, the Russian Revolution ended in a Bolshevik government; between 5-9 million died from 1917-1921
Faist-Morrow was established at Chelsea in 1917 by Adam Faist; it was once the Overland Garage and Willys Knight dealership
Ann Arbor City Directory 1917
Due to the high growth of the automobile industry in Detroit, the African-American population grew in the city from 6,000 in 1910 to 30,000 by 1917, a 500% increase in 7 years
Ann Arbor YMCA also opened Lane Hall on State St. in 1917 helped by a $60,000 donation from John Rockefeller in addition to their other facility at 110 N. Fourth St.
The Condon House on December 5, 1917 on South University; it was razed in 1921
On December 6, 1917, the Halifax Explosion killed over 2,000 and injured over 9,000 with over 1,600 homes destroyed
Cleopatra and A Romance in the Redwoods were the two top grossing films of 1918
King Trailer began manufacturing trailers at 635 (at Moseley), 750 and 2010 Main St. in 1918; they advertised in the Saturday Evening Post, and later moved to 453, 601-651, 1254, 1302 and 1956 S. Main St. Lee J. Hoover was President; Howard Engard, Harry Hawley, and John Fritz were other officers.
Forbes Richest Americans in 1918
Two trainmen were killed in the Blizzard of 1918 on January 12
David Murray Cowie started a private hospital at 320 South Division in 1918; Cowie founded the pediatric department at the University of Michigan, and was instrumental on the growth of Morton Salt to add ionized salt to America's diet in 1924
Huron River Flood March 14, 1918
Hunter A's was established at Huron and First Street in 1918
The first drive through gas station appeared in Ann Arbor in 1918 with Standard Oil at Huron & Fifth
The Romanov Family was executed on July 16-17, 1918 (Massacre of the Tsar and the Imperial Family)
On July 20, 1918, 15 people were killed in a crash with an interurban car and freight train near Chelsea
1918 Washtenaw County Polk Directory
World War I Victory Garden in 1918
Fred Wuerth opened a second theater, The Wuerth Theater, on Main St. in 1918 at 320 S. Main Street; it featured the first "talkie" in 1929 with The Ghost Talks
Michigan adopted Prohibition in 1918
Washtenaw County's first pavement was laid in 1918 on Jackson Road
An Anti-Lynching bill was introduced by Leonidas Dyer in Congress to prevent and punish lynchings and mob violence across the United States in 1918; the bill was never passed as it was halted by a Southern filibuster in 1922, and although the bill was reintroduced, the result continued to be the same due to Southern racist opposition
University of Michigan Students train on campus for participation in World War I in 1918
In 1918, the Zal Gaz Grotto Club moved to 111 1/2 W. Huron St.
Ann Arbor's Park System had grown to 122 acres in 1918 with Burns Park (Old Fairgrounds), Douglas Park (Washtenaw, Baldwin, Cambridge triangle also known as Washtenaw Commons), Argo Bathing Beach (also called Longshore Park with Tessmer Boat House), the Glen (part of the Arboretum), Island Park/Cedar Bend, Riverside (former Hobo Park) and West Park
Leander Hoover passed away on September 22, 1918 at the age of 42; Walter Mack became President of Hoover Steel Company. The Hoover Mansion was built at 2015 Washtenaw Ave. by Rupert Koch
Michigan won the national championship during the 1918 football season with 4 shutouts in 5 games, and outscored opponents, 96-6 while all games were played at Ferry Field due to travel restrictions due to World War I and the flu. Elton "Tad" Wieman was Captain. Illinois declined Michigan's invitation to play for the conference championship after the season.
South University at State Street on November 8, 1918
Halloween costumes by University of Michigan Sorority Women in 1918
Allen W. Boyd was the first University of Michigan athlete to earn the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1918; he played guard, tackle and end on the 1915-1917 football squads, and was captain of the 1918 basketball team
On October 18, 1918, Ann Arbor City Health Officer, John Wessinger, ordered all places of public assembly including churches, theaters, dance halls, auditoriums and all places of amusement to be closed until further notice due to the influenza epidemic; this edict stayed in force through November 7. President Harry Hutchins decreed that all students and staff wear gauze masks as well.
The Spanish Influenza Pandemic (January, 1918 to December, 1920) killed between 20-100 million people including approximately 675,000 Americans (Michigan) from 1918-1919. It was the second worst pandemic in human history since the Black Death that killed as many as 200 million people from 1346-1353.
Armistice Day was November 11, 1918; at the end of World War I, the peak of the British Empire was considered to be following World War I when they controlled 24% of the world land area and 25% of the world's population
Castle Farms was constructed by Albert Loeb, Vice-President of Sears, Roebuck and Company, in 1918 at Charlevoix
The Costs and Business Management of Charlevoix Schools in 1918
A Visitors Shopping Guide in Detroit in 1918
The Milk Business in Detroit in 1915 was published in 1918
Mickey was the top grossing film of 1918
Bruno St. James staff in 1919 at 126 S. Main St.
January 16, 1919, the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted prohibiting the manufacturing, sale or distribution of alcohol
Michigan Farm Bureau was founded on February 4, 1919
Saline Bridge in 1919
The Michigan State Park System was established in 1919; Interlochen State Park was the first State Park established under its authority in 1919 in Grand Traverse County on 187 acres at Green Lake
Ralph H. Booth purchased the Ann Arbor Daily Times from Russell Booth in 1919 for $105,000
Michigan's first commercial airport, Packard Field, opened in 1919 at Gratiot Ave. and Frazho Rd.
April-June, 1919, the Anarchist Bombings targeted assassinations of dozens of political officials acrosss the United States; Attorney General Palmer retaliated with the Palmer Raids in November. Michigan Anarchist, Agnes Inglis, sent over 400 letters to various anarchists soliciting contributions to their cause. Jo Labadie was another Michigan Anarchist involved in activites.
A peak at North Main Street around 1919
In 1919, the Ann Arbor Police Department's sworn strength was 13 men. Salaries for the officers were $149.28 a month, which were low even for this period. Due to this low salary, many officers resigned to take jobs in the industrial field, as the pay was better. This was the start of decades of trying to keep officers from accepting jobs in the private field, where the pay was higher. The life of a patrol officer was not an easy one in the 1920's. Officers worked long 12 hours shifts for substandard pay. The city at this time consisted of 26,000 people, while the department had 15 officers and one Model T Ford, which was confiscated from a bootlegger. Although crime was low, the prohibition period brought gangsters and bootleggers into Ann Arbor. These bootleggers smuggled moonshine liquor into the city and officers spent a great deal of time investigating these violations.
Cross Country became Michigan's seventh varsity sport with Stephen Farrell as its coach in 1919, and Golf became Michigan's eighth varsity sport in 1920 with Thomas Trueblood as its coach
Michigan Union opened in 1919; Michigan's enrollment for the 1919-1920 school year was 9041 students.
The Diag Fountain was dedicated in 1919; money was willed by Ann Arbor Mayor, Francis Hamilton, 1905-1907, after his death May, 1914. It was presented for the Ann Arbor High School Class of 1869.
The Consumer Price Index began in 1919
On March 4, 1919, Earl C. Michener, a Republican from Adrian who attended Law School at the University of Michigan, 1901-1902, replaced Samuel Beakes as Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District, and served until 1933 and later re-elected in 1935 serving 15 terms until 1951 (Michener Papers)
James C. Henderson retired in 1919, and left Henderson Piano to his sons, Jack and Jerry
Mitchell State Park was established at Wexford on 1,289 acres in 1919 on Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac
Voters approved the Washtenaw County Road Commission on April 11, 1919 with 22 miles of county roads
Groomes Bathing Beach was developed by Samuel and Rosaltha Groomes as they purchased Stilsenburg Beach on East Shore Drive in Whitmore Lake around April 29, 1919
In 1919, History of Earliest Ann Arbor was published by Netty Idell Shepeler and E.B. Van Der Werker; it was 48 pages with 56 advertisers
Ann Arbor's Curb Market began May, 1919
Francis Lapointe moved the operations of American Broach to Ann Arbor at 408 West Washington St. in 1919
M-52 was first designated on July 1, 1919 as the Michigan State Trunkline Highway System began following the passage of the State Reward Trunk Line Highway Act of 1916 and the Federal Road Act of 1916. The Michigan State Highway Department began on July 1, 1905 with 68,000 miles of roads.
Red Summer of 1919 included 38 race riots in America with 52 negroes lynched or killed from April to October, and it resulted in hundreds more fatalities and injuries
Elmer Mitchell was promoted to Director of Intramural Athletics at Michigan in 1919; Edwin Mather was hired to coach basketball and football
Calkins & Fletcher Drug Store relocated to Campus Corners at the old Fischer & Finnell Grocery location at State & Packard St.
How Main Street looked around 1919 near Madison
Courses in Detroit Evening Schools in 1919
The National League of Women's Service in Michigan was published in 1919
Great Lakes Naval Training Center was published in 1919; it was built in 1905 with 39 buildings at Chicago
Ann Arbor High School won the state cross country championship in 1919 under Coach Shadford
Eli Gallup was named Parks Commissioner, 1919-1957
William Street at First around 1919
Ann Arbor High School initiated its cross country team program in 1919
Michigan's football season in 1919 ended 3-4, and it was Yost's only losing season for the Wolverines; it was Michigan's first losing season since 1891. Michigan suffered their first loss to Ohio State, 3-13, at Ferry Field. Henry Hatch began working as Michigan's Equipment Manager at the age of 19.
Dexter Mill was established in 1919
The Communist Party of the United States was founded in 1919
On November 3, 1919, the Dow Jones Industrial Average peaked at 119.62
The Miracle Man was the top grossing film of 1919
Many of the University of Michigan's Graduation Ceremonies took place at Ferry Field with a march down State Street as the above picture from 1920 demonstrates
Michigan played their first hockey game at Weinburg Coliseum in 1920; Joe Barss arrived in Ann Arbor in 1921 to attend Medical School
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority at 1004 Olivia in 1920; it was founded in 1898, and was housed originally on North Ingalls, existed on Olivia until 1961, moved to 1735 Washtenaw until 1972, and is now at 1212 Hill St.
Matt Mann founded Camp Chikopi in 1920
A view of South University prior to the building of the Law Quad, 1924-1933
Detroit became the 4th largest city in America due to the rise of the automobile industry between 1910 to 1920 when it doubled its population; Cleveland became the 5th largest city in America doubling its population of 1900, and the population of the 10 largest cities accounted for 15,355,250
By 1920, Life Expectancy had increased to 57 years; if one lived to 20, one could expect to live another 45-47 years, and if one lived to 30, one could expect to live to 67-69. Women outlived men by a few years. The leading causes of death were: Pneumonia/Influenza, Heart Disease, Tuberculosis, Nephritis, Cancer, Accidents, Diarrhea, Premature birth
Ann Arbor's population in 1920 was 19,516 (15th largest in Michigan) including 580 negroes/Washtenaw County 49,520 (15th largest in Michigan)/Ypsilanti 7,413/Dexter 587/Saline 830/Chelsea 2,079/Milan 1,557/Manchester 1,024/Detroit 993,069 with 41,000 African-Americans/State of Michigan 3,668,412/USA 106,021,537; Michigan moved up to become the 7th largest state in America 14th Census of the United States. The University of Michigan enrolled 156 and graduated 76 negro students from 1910-1919. By 1920, 59.88% of Michiganders were born in Michigan; the most immigrants in Michigan were born in Poland, 97,223, Germany, 57,600, England, 52,693, The Netherlands, 39,789, Finland, 33,553, Italy, 225,925, Hungary, 22,308, Sweden, 21,784, Austria, 18,301, Ireland, 17,714, Scotland, 16,604, and other countries represented included: Lithuania, Belgium, Galicia (Turkey), Norway, Romania, Syria, Armenia, Slovakia, Greece, Switzerland, Croatia, France, Yugoslavia, Serbia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Mexico, etc.

Social Security examined over 23.7 million births from 1920-1929, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	Robert	576,362	Mary	701,746
2	John	564,064	Dorothy	368,870
3	James	515,306	Helen	290,398
4	William	512,400	Betty	283,092
5	Charles	298,033	Margaret	245,007
6	George	261,953	Ruth	218,513
7	Joseph	243,808	Virginia	169,550
8	Richard	222,607	Doris	151,185
9	Edward	197,352	Mildred	147,152
10	Donald	191,826	Frances	140,385

Map of the United States in 1920
The Depression of 1920
Michigan established State Parks at Burt Lake (Cheboygan), Grand Haven, Hayes (Wamplers and Round Lakes), Otsego Lake, Silver Lake, Traverse, Wilson (Clare on Budd Lake), Young on Lake Charlevoix in 1920. Both Silver Lake and Grand Haven were on Lake Michigan; part of Hayes State Park was in Washtenaw County.
The American Federation of Labor reached 4 million workers as efforts to increase labor unions rose
Following World War I, Harley-Davidson became the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world with over 28,000 vehicles produced, and dealerships in 67 countries
Eber White Sub-Division in 1920
Ferdinand Drebes opened Quality Bakery in 1920
Harrison Soule in 1920; he was the Treasurer at the University of Michigan, and rose to the rank of Major during the Civil War. Soule Blvd. was named in his honor. Soule Papers
By 1920, Michigan Railroad Tracks were reduced to 8,734 miles from a high of 9,059 miles in 1909
Good Humour Ice Cream trucks made their first appearance in 1920
Liberty Market in 1920 at 118 W. Liberty St.
William Zemke's "The Orient" Cigar Store and Barber Shop at 109 N. Main Street in 1920 also had billiards
The first donut machine was invented in 1920
Matt Mann founded Camp Chikopi in Ontario in 1920; he became Michigan's Swimming Coach in 1923-1956, and established a tradition and legacy in Ann Arbor of competitive swimming excellence
Washtenaw County Road Commmission's first snow plower in 1920
On April 15, 1920, Anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were accused of killing two men in an armed robbery of Slater and Morrill Shoe Company; they were sentenced to death, and executed on August 23, 1927. There conviction was due in large part to anti-anarchist sentiment. (Sacco and Vanzetti: Anarchy and Murder)
The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920 in an effort to reduce discrimination and racism plus enhance the rights of free speech particularly for artists and workers; in the 1930s, their focus was on protecting Native American rights and reducing police corruption
Barton Hills Country Club was founded in 1920, and finished by 1921; it was designed by Donald Ross, and he designed over 400 courses across America
In 1920, looking up Broadway
Something to Think About was the top grossing film of 1920; Way Down East and Over the Hill to the Poorhouse were other popular movies
The Ann Arbor High School Class of 1920 had 149 graduates
The Diag in the 1920s
On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified allowing women to vote
Anson Brown's Exchange Block in 1920
On August 20, 1920, the first radio broadcast came from WWJ in Detroit (Michigan AM Radio History Timeline)
Carl Johnson won a silver medal in the 1920 Olympics held at Antwerp, Belgium, and was the second Michigan athlete to earn the Big Ten Medal of Honor; R. Jerome "Duke" Dunne participated in the pentathlon
Main at William in 1920
Cedar Bend in 1920
Albert Schuler, a cigar store owner in Marshall since 1909, expanded his operations to add a billiard table, a bakery, and a lunch counter; in 1917, he purchased a cafe, and in 1920 he added a hotel and small dining room in 1920. (Schuler's Papers)
W.E. Farrell Sheet Metal was established at Chelsea in 1920
On September 16, 1920, the Wall Street bombing killed 30 and injured over 300 people
Red Top Cabs in 1920
On September 29, 1920, Professor Isaac Newton Demmon passed away; he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1868 after service in the Civil War, and returned to Ann Arbor in 1872 to teach mathematics at the University of Michigan. He was Principal at Ann Arbor High School in 1873, but returned to teach rhetoric and history at the University until March 1, 1920. He was Chair of the English Department, 1881-1920.
Michigan finished 5-2 in the 1920 football season with 5 shutouts, but two narrow losses to Ohio State, 7-14, and Illinois, 6-7; there was a record 30,000 in attendance for the Illini on October 23. Archie Hahn, 3 time gold medalist in 1904, became team trainer. John "Jack" Dunn, former Chelsea quarterback in 1913, engineered the Wolverines football team as quarterback with 4 starts.
Saline Post Office in 1920
Harris Field opened October 2, 1920 at Stillwater, OK with a capacity of 8,000; it was the 8th college football stadium built in America, and named after Laymon Lewis, revered veterinary professor and dean at Oklahoma A&M. The Aggies hired John Maulbetsch to coach football, basketball and baseball in 1921.
Ann Arbor High School repeated as state cross country champion in 1920
Husky Stadium opened November 27, 1920 at Seattle, WA with a seating capacity of 30,000
Fielding Yost was promoted to Athletic Director at Michigan in 1921 after Philip Bartelme left to rejoin friend, Branch Rickey, with the Syracuse Stars baseball franchise
Alex Groesbeck, former University of Michigan graduate in 1893, was elected Governor of Michigan; he previously served as Attorney General, 1917-1920. He was known as a road buider; when he left office, there were 3,398 miles of roads including 1,200 miles of concrete. After serving as Governor, 1921-1927, he later served as Chairman of the Michigan Civil Service Commission, 1941-1944. Groesbeck Find a Grave
On November 2, 1920, Warren Harding defeated James Cox in the 1920 Presidential Election; there were over 25 million Americans who voted, but participation of Americans from the 1916 Presidential Election fell from 61.6% to only 49.2%. Only 23.6% of Americans voted.
First Congregational Church in 1921 at State and William
Washtenaw County Map 1921
Ann Arbor High School began its swimming team program in 1921; they practiced at the YMCA
Robert Frost moved to Ann Arbor in 1921 and resided at 1223 Pontiac Trail; he taught at the University of Michigan, 1921-1926 and returned for a fellowship in 1926 (Robert Frost in Ann Arbor)
On March 4, 1921, Joe Baker, Big Ten shot put champion in 1919 and 1920 for the University of Michigan, died in a train collision accident at Porter, IN
On March 4, 1921, George Codd became U.S. Representative in the 1st Congressional District; he was Michigan's Baseball Captain for four years, 1888-1891, and previously served as Assistant City Attorney of Detroit, 1894-1897, Alderman, 1902-1904, Mayor, 1905-1906, Regent for the University of Michigan, 1910-1911, and was elected as Wayne County Circuit Court Judge, 1911-1921. He served until his death in 1927 at the age of 57.
On March 8, 1921, Andrew Mellon was appointed Secretary of the Treasury by President Harding where he remained until 1932 when he faced impeachment; he was then appointed Ambassador to the United Kingdom; he was one of the wealthiest men in American, and reduced the tax rate on the wealth from 77% to 26%
My-T-Fine Cafe at 105 S. Thayer Street in 1921; it was formerly the Wolverine Cafe. Mrs. Debarr remained open through 1956, and sold to Glen Davenport who also owned The White Spot on William Street.
Earle Dickson of Johnson & Johnson discovered the band-aid in 1921
James Rowland Angell, son of James Burrill Angell, became the President of Yale University, 1921-1937; he was offered the Presidency of Michigan in 1925, but he imposed too many conditions to be confirmed. He graduated from Michigan in 1890.
The University of Michigan established an independent Department of Pediatrics in 1921; in 1922, Pediatrician David Murray Cowie, introduced iodized salt as a goiter preventative
The Russian Famine of 1921-22 killed 5 million people
The State of Michigan Department of Agriculture was created in 1921
Lewis Reimann started the University of Michigan Fresh Air Camp at Patterson Lake near Pinckney in 1921 for children with behavioral problems; the pic above was from 1938. Reimann played football for Michigan, 1914-1915, and ran for Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1951.
Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club was organized on May 13 and chartered on June 13, 1921 with 60 members
In 1921, the Colored Welfare League bought the Kayser Block on N. Fourth Ave. at Ann St.
Staebler Oil was at 119 W. Washington St.; the Staebler's sold automobiles, sold gas, groceries and were in the hotel and restaurant business
On May 27, 1921, a body was discovered in Osage, Oklahoma; it was the first of 60 Indian murders that took place, 1921-1925
On May 31, 1921, a Race Riot in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma left 300 dead and 1100 homes destroyed; the Riot occured following Lynchings (America's Worst Race Riot)
Huron River and the Dixboro Road Bridge sometime in the 1920s
On June 30, 1921, University of Michigan President, Marion LeRoy Burton, proposed at Commencement the building of the Burton Memorial Tower in tribute to the 236 University of Michigan men who lost their lives during World War I (History of Burton Memorial Tower and B)
Insulin began to be used for the treatment of diabetes in 1921
Detroit Parks was published in 1921
Edward Mellanby discovered that rickets was caused due to a deficiency of Vitamin D
On August 3, 1921, Judge Landis issued a verdict on the Black Sox Scandal of 1919; he banned 8 players from Major League Baseball
On August 24, 1921, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged to 63.90 as it lost 46.6% of its value over 21 months
On September 5, 1921, the Fatty Arbuckle Scandal; the popular silent film actor/director who was paid $3 million by Paramount to complete 18 films over 3 years was accused of murder and sexual assault of Virginia Rappe, 25, and spent over $700,000 to defend himself over 3 trials and was finally acquitted. Arbuckle was shunned by the film industry and died in 1933 at the age of 46.
Klu Klux Klan parade at Marquette on September 6, 1921
The Miss America Pageant began September 8, 1921
Jones School kids in 1921
Michigan's 1921 football team finished 5-1-1 as 300 students tried out for the team including 200 freshmen; the Wolverines were shut out by Ohio State, 0-14, at Ferry Field for their 3rd loss in a row to the Buckeyes under Coach John Wilce; there was a record 40,500 in attendance on October 22. The Wolverines tied Wisconsin at Madison while shuting out 5 opponents. The Grand Rapids Alumni Association called for a new coach to replace Yost, now 50. Elton Wieman was the 3rd Michigan athlete to win the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1921; he played football, 1915-1917, and again in 1920 following service in World War I, and was hired by Yost in 1921 as an assistant coach. Al Cuthbert led the cheer prior to Minnesota game on November 19; the Wolverines lambasted the Gophers, 38-0
Shields-Watkins Field opened September 24, 1921 at Knoxville, TN with a seating capacity of 3,200; it became Neyland Stadium in 1962
Stanford Stadium opened October 1, 1921 with a seating capacity of 60,000
Memorial Stadium opened October 29, 1921 at Lawrence, KS with a seating capacity of 22,000
President Hutchins retired, and Michigan named Marion LeRoy Burton as its new President; during Hutchins tenure, Michigan's student body grew from 5,000 to 9,000 and faculty from 427 to 618. Hutchins was credited with raising Michigan's academic standards as he wanted a "community of learners" who had a "tough" experience.
Diptheria peaked with over 200,000 cases reported in 1921
5 people died on June 20, 1921 in a train wreck in Chelsea (Ann Arbor population in 1920 was 19516, 49520 in Washtenaw County, 3.6 million in Michigan with Detroit ranked as the 4th largest city in America with 1 million, and 106 million in the USA); the University of Michigan opened its School of Education in 1921.
Phi Kappa Psi in 1921 at 1550 Washtenaw Ave.; it was founded at the University of Michigan in 1897. The house was sold to the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority in 1971.
The Washtenaw County Road Commission maintained 104 miles of roads in 1921, only 8 miles were paved
Roscoe Bonisteel, a 1912 University of Michigan graduate, was named Ann Arbor City Attorney (Bonisteel Old News in 1921); Bonisteel was a Grandmaster in the Freemasons, and later was also elected as a University of Michigan Regent, 1946-1959
Swimming & Diving and Wrestling became the ninth and tenth varsity sports at Michigan in 1921 with John Jerome and Clifford Thorne as its first coaches; Thorne coached at Wayne State Junior College
On September 9, 1921, Virginia Rappe died after a hotel party in San Francisco; Fatty Arbuckle was charged with manslaughter, and acquitted after 3 trials March, 1923 (Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and the Death of Virginia Rappe in 1921)
Ann Arbor High School threepeated as state cross country champion in 1921
The first Sweetest Day began in Cleveland on October 10, 1921; it was a marketing scheme by 12 confectioners to boost sales
Ann Arborite Emily Drake turned 100 on October 21, 1921
Ann Arbor City Directory 1921
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was the top grossing film of 1921; The Kid was another popular movie
On February 1, 1922, William Desmond Taylor was murdered; he directed 59 silent films, 1914-1922, and the crime was left unsolved (William Desmond Taylor Murder)
On February 6, 1922, Chief John Smith (a.k.a White Wolf), a Chippewa Indian, passed away; he was reputed to have been born in 1785, and if that is true, he would have been the oldest American to die at the age of 137. He had 8 wives, but no children and resided at Cass Lake, Minnesota.
On February 6, 1922, Pope Pius XI was coronated; he passed away on February 10, 1939
Edward Francis (E.F.) Hutton took Postum Cereal public in 1922
University of Michigan Library Staff in 1922
William Upjohn, an 1875 University of Michigan graduate, donated the Peony Garden to Nichols Arboretum in 1922 with 27 beds; it opened to the public in 1927. There were 318 different cultivars; 196 remained in 2008. Pretty in Pink
On April 4, 1922, WJR began broadcasting (History of WJR)
Tom Bendelow designed Huron Hills Golf Course; it opened in 1922
The Teapot Dome Scandal in 1922; former Michigan Football Player and Law School graduate, Edwin Denby, was forced to resign as Secretary of the Navy
Aprill Insurance was established at 306 E. Huron in 1922 by Clarence Aprill
Halstead Harley Seeley and University of Michigan civil engineering professor, Horace W. King, founded King-Seeley in 1922; they employed 800 people by 1936
Saline dedicated their World War I Memorial in 1922 at Oak Lawn Cemetery; the Sailor and Soldiers statue
Harness Racing began at Mullison Stables in 1922
Kiwanis Club picnic in 1922 at Whitmore Lake
Huron Hills was completed in 1922; it was designed by Tom Bendelow who designed over 600 courses in a 35 year period (A Good Walk is Never Spoiled)
Ferry Field in 1922
Edwards Brothers moved to the Kline Building in 1922
The Yesterdays of Grand Rapids was published in 1922
Ann Arbor High School initiated a girls after school sports program in 1922
The Ann Arbor Elks Lodge Chapter 322 was founded in 1922; it was renamed the Pratt Lodge after member, Samuel Pratt, died at the age of 38. This Lodge was created for African-American men since the other Elks Lodge in Ann Arbor was for "White men" only. The home on 220 Sunset Blvd. was donated by Paul Tessmer.
The Detroit Street Railways started operations on May 15, 1922 with 20 steet car lines, and reached 910 by 1941; they scrapped a proposal in 1915 to implement a subway system City Takeover (How Detroit ended up with the worst Public Transit System)
Yost presented Robert "Duke" Dunne with the Big Ten Medal of Honor June, 1922; Dunne coached football at Harvard and Chicago after he finished law school, and presided as a court judge in Illinois, 1931-1976
Hockey became Michigan's eleventh varsity sport in 1922 with Medical Student, Joe Barss, as its coach; it had been petitioned for varsity status in 1916
Ann Arbor High School won its 4th state cross country championship in a row in 1922
Harriet Street School in Ypsilanti in 1922
Tappan School was condemned in 1922 by state fire inspectors; the University of Michigan purchased the building for $76,200 at 530 Church St. and renamed it East Hall. Tappan School moved to Wells Street in the former Trolley garage where Burns Park and the old Fairgrounds are. Tappan School was erected in 1883 on the East side of East University; it had 29 rooms including 10 classrooms and a large study hall in the basement, and it was also known as the 6th ward school. It cost $11,000 to build, and was one of the finest school buildings constructed in the state.
On September 14, 1922, Eleanor Mills and Episcopal Priest, Edward Wheeler Hall, were murdered at Somerset, NJ; Hall's wife, Frances, and her brothers were accused of the murders, but acquitted December, 1926.
By September, 1922, there were 537 radio stations in America; WWJ was the biggest in the Metro Detroit area
Michigan finished the 1922 football campaign, 6-0-1, with 5 shutouts and a three way tie for the conference title with Iowa and Chicago, and ranked #1; their only blemish was a 0-0 tie with Vanderbilt at Nashville, TN in their dedication game of Dudley Field on October 14; the Commodores were coached by Yost's best friend, Dan McGuigan, former Michigan player, 1901-1902, and assistant coach in 1903. In the 19-0 win over Ohio State at Columbus in their dedication game on October 21, there were 71,000 fans in attendance with a seating capacity of 66,210, a new record. Ferry Field drew over 40,000 fans for the Illinois, MAC, and Wisconsin games, new records for Ferry Field. Captain Paul Goebel won the 1923 Big Ten Medal of Honor; he was the first Michigan receiver to wear the #1 jersey, played professional football, and was later elected Mayor of Grand Rapids three times in the 1950s, and served as a University of Michigan Regent, 1962-1970. On December 17, 1922, Bernard Kirk, Michigan Football All-American raised in Ypsilanti, died in an automobile accident.
South University looking towards State in 1922
The Rose Bowl Stadium opened on October 8, 1922 at Pasadena, CA with a seating capacity of 57,000; the Rose Bowl games were previously played at Tournament Park, 1902-1922. It did not become UCLA's home stadium until 1982. (Rose Bowl History)
On October 31, 1922, Benito Mussolini became Prime Minister of Italy; he formed the Italo-German Axis September, 1923
In November, 1922, the NAACP took out a full page advertisement in the New York Times exposing the lynching history across America
On November 18, 1922, Truman Handy Newberry, resigned as U.S. Senator from Michigan for "irregularities" as he spent over $100,000 to defeat political opponent Henry Ford, but had his conviction reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court
Robin Hood was the top grossing film of 1922; Oliver Twist was another popular movie
The Huron Hotel in Ypsilanti was under construction in 1922, and two ladies at Pearl and Washington St. in 1923; Ralph Gerganoff designed and built the project
Detroit Edison Building in 1923 at Main and William St.
An amendment to the city charter was passed in January of 1923, which established the police commission. Clarence Snyder, George Burke and John Swisher were the first police commissioners and began service on May 7, 1923. In 1927, the police commission requested council to approve a three platoon system for the department, thereby adding a third sergeant. This reduced the officers hours from ten hour days to eight. It also forced the city to hire eight additional officers but the rank of lieutenant was abolished. The lieutenant was then made a plainclothes officer. Future Chief Sherman Mortenson was promoted to the rank of sergeant and the sworn strength of the department was now 29 men. Up to that point officers worked long hours for little pay. They typically worked 12 hours days and vacations were earned only after three years on the force. In 1917 or 1918, the officer's hours were reduced to 10 hours a day and they received one day off a month. It was not until 1921 that the officers received one day off a week.
Ferry Field Baseball Stadium was opened in 1923 at 1114 S. State St.
Merkel's Furniture was established at Chelsea in 1923
1923 Washtenaw County Polk Guide
William Clements Library built by Albert Kahn was opened in 1923
The Ypsilanti DAR celebrated the founding of Woodruff's Grove in 1923
The Story of Ypsilanti was published by Harvey Colburn in 1923; Colburn was minister of the First Congregational Church in Ypsilanti, 1918-1937, and Chaplain at Ypsilanti State Hospital, 1937-1957
Dance Marathons began on March 30, 1923 when Alva Cummings danced 27 hours with six partners in New York
On March 2, 1923, Paul Jones was appointed by Warren Harding as Chief Judge for the United States District Court in Northern Ohio; Jones was a fullback on the 1901-1903 Michigan Football Teams, and earned his law degree from Michigan in 1904. He continued on the bench until his death on August 4, 1965.
University of Michigan English Professor, Carlton Frank Wells, won the 1923-1924-1925 Michigan Amateur Golf Championships; Wells taught English at Michigan, 1921-1968, and became the Wolverine Golf Coach, 1926-28 (Wells Papers)
Michigan State Police help out a wagoneer in the 1920s
Inez Wisdom earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan in 1923 at the age of 39; she was born at Saline in 1884 and earned her undergraduate degree from Michigan Normal College in 1915
In 1923, the Hassenfeld Brothers opened a pencil and school supply company that evolved into a toy company by 1942 named Hasbro
Mill Marsh was hired by the Ann Arbor Daily Times as its first Sports Editor in 1923; he would continue 36 years through 1959
The Dunbar Civic Center for negroes was established in 1923 by Rev. Ralph Gilbert of the 2nd Baptist Church on 1009 East Catherine as a home for for working men who had no homes. Savonia Carson was another early leader in the growth of the center. It moved to 209-11 Fourth Ave. The above pic is from 1936 with girls singing around the piano. It was named after Paul Dunbar, an African-American poet.
Popsickles were popularized in 1923
Kappa Sigma fraternity purchased the Hoover Mansion in 1923
The Adelia Cheever House in 1923 at 516 E. Madison
On May 1, 1923, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum opened; it became the home stadium for the USC Trojan football squad on October 6 with a seating capacity of 75,144, and hosted the 1932 Olympics
On May 8, 1923, the temperatures in the 60s at noon fell to the 30s by 6 p.m. with a snow/rain mix that began, and by May 9 six to nine inches of snow fell in the Metro Detroit area including Ann Arbor, but it all melted by May 10
The Anberay Apartments were build at 619 East University in 1923 across from University High School
Matt Mann was hired by Fielding Yost in 1923 as Assistant Swimming Coach
Forrest Mars invented the Milky Way candy bar in 1923
Camp Tamarack in 1923 at Blaine Lake at Brighton
Ann Arbor Bootleggers
Al Capone, Chicago Mafia Enforcer, began killing people during prohibition; the press glamorized Capone and the 1932 movie, Scarface, depicted a Capone like character
Klu Klux Klan at Baraga on July 4, 1923
The Diptheria Vaccine was developed in 1923; Pertussis in 1926, Tetanus and Tuberculosis Vaccines in 1927
Michigan Track & Field won the NCAA Championship under Coach Stephen Farrell in 1923
On August 1, 1923, Ann Arbor Buick incorporated, and was established at 101 S. Ashley St.
On August 2, 1923, President Warren Harding died; Vice-President Calvin Coolidge replaced him
Clarence Norris, 19, came to Ann Arbor from Houston, TX; he graduated June 20, 1927, and later earned a doctorate at USC. He went on to teach at Wiley and Bishop College and St. Philip's College where he retired as Dean in 1974.
Mack School opened in 1923 for a cost of $262,775; Miss Emma Weitbrecht was the first Principal. The School was named after Christian Mack who served on the Ann Arbor Public Schools School Board for 25 years, and was one of the founders of the Zion Lutheran Church where he was a Deacon. Mack, a German immigrant, founded Mack & Schmid on Main St. with Frederick Schmid Jr. in 1860 after working three years at John Maynard's Dry Goods Store. They were the first Ann Arbor store to replace wooden sidewalks with stone in 1881. It later became Mack & Company in 1895, and his son, Walter, ran the store until it went out of business in 1940. Angell School was completed in 1923 at 1608 South University about 4 blocks away. It's first Principal was Harriet Cook. (Ann Arbor School History)
Harry Kipke was the greatest punter in Michigan Football History according to Fielding Yost; the 5'11" 155 lbs. running back led the Wolverines to an undefeated season in 1923
Michigan finished the 1923 football season as Co-National Champions with Illinois and finished 8-0 with 5 shutouts; the Wolverines had a 20 game undefeated streak from October 29, 1921 to October 18, 1924. The Board of Regents rejected a proposal to build a new football stadium. The Belford Lawson Mystery
The "Grid Graph" was installed in 1923 at Hill Auditorium for broadcasts of Michigan football games; the first broadcast of the World Series began in October, 1923
On October 6, 1923, College Field opened at East Lansing, MI with a seating capacity of 14,000
Michigan Union in 1923
Owens Field was opened at Norman, OK on October 20, 1923 with a seating capacity of 16,000
University of Michigan Hospital and Observatory October, 1923
On October 20, 1923, Memorial Stadium was opened at Lincoln, NE with a seating capacity of 31,000
Depot Street in the 1920s
The Yellow and Blue Cookbook was published by the Women's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church in 1923
Ann Arbor High School won state championships in football and cross country in 1923
Broadway at Plymouth Road in 1923
On November 24, 1923, California Memorial Stadium opened at Berkley, CA with a seating capacity of 72,609
Yost Field House dedication on November 10, 1923 at 1000 S. State St.; it was the largest field house built in the United States at that time, and increased seating for basketball from 2,200 at the Waterman Gymnasium to 12,500
The Covered Wagon was the top grossing film of 1923; The Ten Commandments was another popular movie
The Twining family donated property at Burt Lake for Camp Al-Gon-Quian in 1924, and it began operations in 1926
Ann Arbor High School initiated its intramural sports program in 1924 as a result of the influence of the University of Michigan, the nation's leader for college intramural athletics
Lewis Forsythe, Ann Arbor High School Principal, 1917-1946, and 1904 University of Michigan graduate, was the first President of the Michigan High School Athletic Association, 1924-1941
Farmer Jack Grocery Store began in Detroit in 1924
Catherine Street in 1924
Plymouth Road was paved in 1924; the Washtenaw County Road Commission also built Geddes, Superior (Prospect), Ridge, Cherry Hill, and South Salem (Curtis) Road. A total of 25 roads were built from 1920-1929.
On March 13, 1924, Adrian Leever found a gold coin worth over $100,000 was found in a house built in 1860 by Jackson Knight at 322 E. William St. as it was demolished to make way for an apartment house
A fire nearly destroyed Weinburg Coliseum in 1924
Dearborn Airport was built in 1924
Bendix Corporation was founded in 1924
A couple of youngsters in Ann Arbor in 1924
On April 4, 1924, Beulah Annan shot Harry Kalstedt in the back following an argument; she was later acquitted of murder. Similarly, Belva Gaertner, also killed her lover, Walter Law, on March 11, 1924; she was also acquitted of murder, June, 1924. These he stories insipired the play, Chicago, in 1926.
On April 17, 1924, Governor Alex Groesbeck, an 1893 University of Michigan graduate, declared May 2 as Arbor and Bird Day in the State of Michigan; he urged Michigan residents to plant a tree
Phil Pack became Michigan's first Athletic Publicity Director, 1924-1940; his services were highly valued when bonds were sold to build the Football Stadium
Pole Sitting became a fad in 1925 when Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly stayed atop for 13 hours and 13 minutes at Philadephia; he later set a new record of 49 days in Atlantic City in 1929
Jacobson's Ann Arbor store was founded at Liberty & Maynard on October 1, 1924
Angell Hall built by Albert Kahn was completed in 1924, and the University High School was also opened
On May 21, 1924 Bobby Franks, 14, was kidnapped in Chicago by Nathan Leopold, 19, and Richard Loeb, 18, and then murdered Franks; they dumped him body at Wolf Lake in Hammond, IN. Leopold and Loeb planned the murder for 7 months, and believed they were "supermen" under the Nietzsche model and were not liable for anything they have done. Leopold and Loeb were also involved in a homosexual relationship. Leopold, a child prodigy with an IQ reported to be 210, spoke his first words at 4 months, and studies 15 languages speaking 5 fluently. Loeb was a University of Michigan graduate who skipped several grades to graduate by the age of 17. The Loeb family owned Castle Farms at Charlevoix, MI. Leopold and Loeb came from affluent families and were defended by famous attorney Clarence Darrow; Darrow spent 12 hours on his closing arguement criticizing the death penalty. Darrow attended law school at the University of Michigan. Leopold was released from prison June, 1958, and died in 1971 at the age of 66. Loeb was murdered in prison on January 28, 1936 at Stateville, NC. The Franks murder resulted in a 1929 play, Rope, and later a 1948 Alfred Hitchcock movie. (Leopold and Loeb: Killing for Thrills)
On May 26, 1924, the Immigration Act regulated international and foreign students at American Universities
On May 31, 1924, the Midwest Olympic Track Trials were held at Ferry Field; Victor Leschinsky set an unofficial record in the 200 meter dash. 18 Michigan track athletics entered the event, and 8 Michigan track men qualified for the national trials.
Michigan Biographies was published by the Michigan Historical Commission in 1924 Volume 2
On June 2, 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act was passed allowing citizenship to Native Americans regardless of tribal affiliation. Some states including Maine, Arizona and New Mexico continued to forbid Native Americans the right to vote until 1957.
Klu Klux Klan at Jackson on July 4, 1924
The University of Michigan opened its School of Business, and opened Angell Hall in 1924. Construction began on the Law Quad in 1924.
Klu Klux Klan at Lansing on September 1, 1924
Black Friday was a day that many Freshman-Sophomore men didn't look forward to due to the annual hazing event; this pic shows the group returning from their "shenanigans" at Ferry Field in 1924
George Little became Michigan's Head Football Coach in 1924 after serving two years as Yost's assistant in 1922 and 1923; however, the team was completely reorganized as they finished the 1924 season, 6-2, with 5 shutouts. Michigan lost to Illinois in their dedication game at Champaign, IL in Memorial Stadium, 14-39, when Red Grange ran for 5 TDs and 402 yards. The seating capacity was 55,524. Michigan eneded their season with a loss to Iowa, 2-9. Charles Hoyt was hired in 1923 as Assistant Track Coach, and Football Trainer for the 1924 season. Ty Tyson broadcast the first Michigan football game on WWJ in 1924 with color commentator, Leonard "Doc" Holland; they worked together for 27 years through 1950, and Holland continued to work for WWJ as a spotter through 1970 with Bud Lynch, Bill Fleming, and Don Kremer. Little left to become Wisconsin's Head Football Coach and Athletic Director on January 22, 1925, and Yost reinstated himself as head football coach. Franklin Cappon was awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1924; he played football, 1920-1922, and basketball at Michigan, and Yost hired him in 1925 as an assistant football coach and he returned in 1928 as head basketball coach and assistant athletic director. Cappon coached Princeton, 1938-1961, after also coaching at Kansas; he died of a heart attack on November 29, 1961. Cappon Find a Grave Celebrating the Life of Cappy Cappon
State and Hoover in 1924
Nippert Stadium opened on September 27, 1924 at Cincinnati, OH with a seating capacity of 12,000
Ann Arbor High School won its 6th state cross country championship in a row in 1924
The Klu Klux Klan membership was estimated at 6 million Americans in 1924; a KKK Rally at Jackson, MI on July 24, 1924 drew over 100,000 followers in a 2 Mile March. It was estimated that half of Michigan's 80,000 Klansmen lived in Detroit at that time. Father Charles Coughlin began a radio show on WJR in response to the Klu Klux Klan activities in the Detroit area; the KKK responded with cross burning at his church in Royal Oak. KKK membership reached its height in America in the mid-1920s with 4 million people.
Barton Malow was established in 1924
North University in the 1920s
There were now over 1400 radio stations broadcasting across America in 1924
George Craven began working at the University of Michigan as a bookbinder
William DeHart Hubbard won a gold medal in the 1924 Olympics held at Paris, France, the first African-American athlete to do so; James Brooker won a bronze medal in the pole vault, and Henry Jamison "Jam" Handy won a bronze medal in water polo. George "Buck" Hester also participated for Canada.
Michie Stadium opened on October 4, 1924 at West Point, NY
Municipal Grant Park Stadium opened at Chicago, IL on October 9, 1924 with a seating capacity of 72,280; it was renamed Soldier Field on November 11, 1925
Folsom Field opened on October 11, 1924 at Boulder, CO with a seating capacity of 24,000
On October 15, 1924, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated as a National Monument; it was completed in 1884 in Paris, and shipped to the United States in 1885 where it was originally dedicated on October 28, 1886 as a gift from France. Funds for the pedestal were led by Joseph Pulitzer
In 1924, Mercywood Sanitorium opened at 4038 Jackson Rd. on 80 acres by the Sisters of Mercy
On November 4, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge defeated John Davis and Robert La Follette in the 1924 Presidential Election; there were over 29 million Americans who voted
On November 8, 1924, Texas War Memorial Stadium opened with a seating capacity of 27,000
On November 22, 1924, Ross-Ade Stadium opened at West Lafayette, IN with a seating capacity of 13,500
Tiger Stadium opened at Baton Rouge, LA on November 25, 1924 with a seating capacity of 12,000
Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924
Sea Hawk and The Thief of Bagdad were the two top grossing films of 1924
In the 1920s, the African-American population in Ann Arbor was approximately 600
Ann Arbor retired 12 streetcars January, 1925
Silent Generation Era began in 1925
Ward Blakely of Blakely Manufacturing in Detroit began to acquire lands from Dexter to Delhi, and founded Loch Alpine on 470 acres in Webster and Scio townships with 410 homes built with a Championship Golf Course; it opened for play in 1929. Blakely passed away February, 1935 at the age of 58
Franklin Cappon was hired by Yost as a football assistant coach and Head Basketball Coach February, 1925
Mr. Goodbar was invented in 1925
By 1925, the divorce rate in American zoomed to 15% which was double the rate at 1900, and triple the rate of 1890
Cora Reynolds Anderson was the only Native American woman elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1925
Howard Johnson's Hotel and Restaurant was founded in 1925
President Marion LeRoy Burton died on February 18, 1925 at the age of 50; the outspoken Clarence Cook Little became President in 1925 after Alfred Henry Lloyd served as an Interim President between Burton and Cook. Cook proposed the "University College" where all students would be enrolled the first two years; his plan drew many skeptics. Questioning C.C. Little's Legacy Michigan moves to remove Little's name from the Science Building
Prior to building Michigan Football Stadium in 1927, Ferry Field had expanded to seat 48,000; the land was purchased in 1925 for $240,000 to build the new football stadium
The Michigan Union added a swimming pool in 1925; it was dedicated in 1926 with a competition with Wisconsin
Ann Arbor Trust Company was founded April 27, 1925 at 100 South Main St.
Joseph F. Buhr moved Buhr Machine Tool to Ann Arbor from Detroit in 1925; he owned American Pattern Works, and patented the Buhr multiple driller in 1913 with more patents in 1921 for drill heads
The Washtenaw County Road Commission built a garage with offices at 415 West Washington in 1925
By 1925, Ann Arbor had 25 gas stations
Homer Stryker graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1925; he would go on the build the Stryker Corporation which was founded in 1946
Klu Klux Klan at Grand Rapids on July 4, 1925
Chrysler Corporation was founded in 1925 by Walter Chrysler
The Michigan Coliseum opened on Hill Street at the corner of South Fifth Ave in 1925 at the cost of $104,837; it used to be Weinberg's Coliseum
Masonic Temple opened on 4th Avenue near Liberty in 1925
Strickland's Market was established at 1352 Geddes Ave. in 1925
Postum Cereal acquired Jell-O in 1925
Mrs. Annie Tillson Stinchfield of Detroit, former wife of Charles Stinchfield, donated $10,000 to the University of Michigan toward the purchase of 320 acres of property known as Stinchfield Woods in 1925 near Portage Lake in Dexter Township in the memory Jacob Stinchfield (died in 1873) and his son, Charles (died in 1918) who partnered with David Whitney in railroad and mineral mine businesses; they were Michigan lumber barons that came to Michigan from Maine in 1864. The University of Michigan expanded the property to 777 acres, and built Peach Mountain Observatory there later in 1930 (Stinchfield papers)
The Allenel at Huron & Fourth Street in 1925
In 1925, Stephen Farrell, Michigan Track Coach, could jump backwards 8 feet at the age of 62
Ann Arbor High School won the State Gymnastics Championship in 1925
On July 21, 1925, the Scopes Trial resulted in a continual debate about the teaching of religion vs. the scientific theory of evolution in public schools; Clarence Darrow, an University of Michigan law school attendee in the 1870s, defended John T. Scopes
The new University of Michigan Hospital built by Albert Kahn with 700 beds; ground was broken in 1923, and it was completed August, 1925
Big Ten Cross Country Championships held at Ferry Field in 1925
Ann Arbor High School practiced and played their football games at Wines Field at the corner of Division, Hill and Hoover as shown here in 1925
Rex Wilson was state discus champion in 1925 with a toss of 126'11"
Sparty became the new Michigan Agricultural College mascot replacing the "Aggies" in 1925; George Alderton of the Lansing State Journal and Dale Stafford of the Lansing Capitol News began a contest, and Perry Fremont, a former Aggie athlete, submitted the Spartans. The pic above was Sparty in 1955
Wabash Railroad purchased Ann Arbor Railroad in 1925
The Washtenaw Apartments were built at 322 E. William St. in 1925
Albert and Beatrice Graves established the Graves Garage on East Washington Street in 1925; Albert died in 1927, and both Maynard Battery and Auto Electric Shop occupied the garage until 1965
Reinhold Neibuhr, an ordained minister in 1915, spoke out against the Klu Klux Klan in Detroit in 1925
Tappan School was opened in 1925 at 1414 Wells St.; it was the first Junior High School, and it was built in the old Trolley Barn building that burned down January, 1925. The pic above was from August, 1937, and the Tappan School bus below in 1935
There were 9,957 students enrolled at the University of Michigan for the 1925-26 School Year with 63% being from the State of Michigan
The Negro-Caucasian Club was founded at the University of Michigan Fall, 1925
William "Buck" Giles became the first Michigan baseball player to earn the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1925; Ray Fisher selected Giles as his 2nd baseman on his All-Time Michigan Baseball Team October, 1956.
Michigan won the Western Conference Championship with a 5-1 record, and was 7-1 overall with 7 shutouts; their only loss was a 2-3 in a "sea of mud" at Soldier Field in Chicago on November 7. Michigan tied Alabama for 2nd behind National Champion Dartmouth in the Dickinson system. Yost called his 1925 team as his "greatest."
On November 9, 1925, Harold Mager, 24, murdered his father, William Mager, 49, in Salem Township
Cliff Keen was hired on December 1, 1925 to be Wrestling Coach and Assistant Football Coach; Keen's Football Coach at Oklahoma A&M was former Michigan All-American Fullback John Maulbetsch Keen took a wrestling team that was the "doormat" of the Big Ten to claim Four Big Ten championships, 1927-1930 coached two Olympians in 1928 in 7 weight classes.
George Remus, King of the Bootleggers, was found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison December, 1925; later, he was acquitted of murdering his second wife in 1927 (George Remus, America's Prohibition King)
The Detroit Cougars Hockey Team was founded in 1926; they would later become the Detroit Red Wings in 1932 after briefly changing to the Detroit Falcons, 1930-1932
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ and The Big Parade were the top two grossing films of 1925, and also the entire Silent Era of movies. The Gold Rush and His People also did substantially well at the box office.
Gasoline Taxes were approved in Michigan in 1925
On December 25, 1925, Lincoln Consoldated Schools destroyed in fire
Hildene Manor was built at 2220 Washtenaw in 1926
Rolla Nathan Frisinger and his wife, Destina, came to Ann Arbor in 1926; Rolla was Postmaster at Rockford, IL, 1913-1921, was elected Mayor, and began Rockford Construction Company in 1921, and changed the name of the company to Lewis & Frisinger in 1925 with partner, George Lewis. His cousin, Herb Frisinger was a partner along with John Moser. He came to Ann Arbor as a result of the road construction boom, built a home on Brooklyn St. and constructed Stadium Blvd. which was known at N-17 Drive By Pass at that time. Walter Lewis was killed in a construction accident in 1927. Frisinger served as Founding President of the Michigan Highway Contractors Association. He also ran for Mayor of Ann Arbor, but lost by 85 votes in 1933. Frisinger Park was named in his honor.
The Salvation Army Citadel was built at the corner of Fifth & Washington in 1926 (this pic from 1940); the Salvation Army began at London, England in 1856 by William Booth, and spread to America in 1800. It has over 15,000 congregations with 26,000 ministers with over 1.6 million members in 131 countries.
The Ann Arbor Garden Show began in 1926
Kresge's at Main & Washington in 1926
Detroit dedicated the Masonic Temple in 1926, the largest in the world, 14 stories and 1400 rooms
Michigan hired George Veenker to become an assistant football and basketball coach June, 1926; Fielding Yost also hired Ray Courtright as Head Golf Coach to replace Thomas Trueblood who reached the mandatory retirement age of 70. Courtright was also hired to be a football and basketball assistant coach.
Harold Freyberg came to Michigan on a basketball scholarship, but also excelled at track as a middle distance runner where he captained the squad; he won the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1926. Freyberg went on to graduate from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1930, and became one of the leading rheumatoid arthritis doctors in America.
On June 26, 1926, the Thomas Henry Simpson Memorial Institute was completed on South Observatory and dedicated on February 10, 1927; Mrs. Christine Simpson donated $400,000 to the University of Michigan to research anemia and other blood disorders (Michigan Daily 2009)
Will Durant, a former reporter and teacher, published The Story of Philosophy in 1926; he and his wife, Ariel, began to publish The Story of Civilization in 1935, and continued 11-volume set through 1975. He passed away in 1981 at the age of 96, two weeks apart from Ariel.
Fielding Yost finally persuaded the Board of Regents to approve the building of a new football stadium in 1926, and the ground breaking was on September 12
Ann Arbor High School established its first Marching Band in 1926
Michigamme Oil at Huron and Division in 1926
Ashley Clague began Clague's Market at 1200 Packard in 1926
Ralph Gerganoff designed and built the Wolverine Building at Washington & Fourth St. in 1926
Highway Route 2 was first commissioned in 1926; it originally ran from Ironwood to St. Ignace, and has become a 2,115 miles highway running from Michigan to Washington across the United States
The first SAT-Scholastic Aptitude Test is administered to over 8,000 students at over 300 test centers
Of the 3,000 enrolled students at the University of Michigan in 1926, 54% resided in a fraternity or sorority
In 1926, Nigger Heaven was published by Carl Van Vechten
Klu Klux Klan marched on Washington, DC on September 13, 1926
In 1926, Platt School, a two room portable building, was erected at the cost of $7,000 for Pittsfield Township District #9; it opened in September with 70 pupils. It was named after Henry Platt.
The 1926 Michigan Football season ended with a 7-1 record, and its only loss to Navy, 0-10, in Baltimore, MD. On November 20, Michigan trailed Minnesota, 0-6, in the 4th quarter when Bennie Oosterbaan scooped up a Gopher fumble and raced 58 yards for a TD. Benny Friedman drop-kicked the extra point for a 7-6 win; this tied Michigan with Northwestern for the Western Conference crown.
Wolverine Bar, Farmer's Supply and Harper's Sales and Service were established in 1926 at Chelsea
By 1926, there were 248 all-Black Boy Scout Troops in America with 4,923 negro scouts, but only one troop in the South with Louisville Troop 75 established in 1916
Ryan Field opened on October 2, 1926 at Evanston, IL with a seating capacity of 25,000
Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium opened on October 2, 1926 at Columbia, MO with a seating capacity of 25,000
Aloma of the South Seas was the top grossing film of 1926; What Price Glory? was another popular movie
On November 11, 1926, U.S. Highway 112 from Detroit to Chicago was completed
Prekete's Sugar Bowl at 109 S. Main St. in 1927; it opened in 1911
On February 1, 1927, a fire broke out at the University of Michigan Hospital; 278 patients were saved
Michigan won its first Big Ten Championship under Coach Matt Mann in 1927
On March 14, 1927, a fleeing man, Stanley Budney, was killed by Patrolman Roland Wooster
In 1927, the World Population reached 2 Billion People, doubling the high of 1 Billion in 1804
Jackson State Prison became the largest prison in the world with 6,000 inmates relocated to a new building
Huron Street in Ypsilanti in 1927
Gunther Gardens were developed in 1927 by Edmund and Elsie Gunther in Saline; the area extended for 160 acres
Burke Hinsdale authored The Indians of Washtenaw County in 1927
Ty Tyson became the Detroit Tigers broadcaster, 1927-1953
The IM Building was under construction in 1927
Angell Hall established its own Observatory in 1927
Dr. Orlando Stephenson, University of Michigan History Professor, 1925-1954, Dept. Head at University High School and Ann Arbor Police Commissioner, 1939-1945, published Ann Arbor The First Hundred Years in 1927
Inverness Golf Course was opened in 1927 at Chelsea; this pic was from 1937
A&L Battery was founded in 1925 by Theophil "Ted" Aprill and Albert Larmee on Ashley St.; this pic was done in 1927. The business moved to 529 S. Main, and had over 200 employees by 1995.
Gerber Products Company was founded in 1927 at Fremont by Daniel Gerber
Virginia Woolf, born Adeline Virginia Stephen in 1882, published To a Lighthouse in 1927; she began publishing novels in 1915
On May 2, 1927, the Buck v. Bell ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court forced involuntary sterilization on imeciles promoting eugenics (Buck v. Bell)
On May 18, 1927, Andrew Kehoe bombed Bath School killing 45 and injuring 58 (The Bath Disaster)
On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindberg took off for his historic transatlantic flight
Principal Paved roads in the Wayne County area in 1927
Drake's Sandwich Shop was established at 709 N. University in 1927 by Truman Tibbals
The Ford Model A was new in 1927
The Mother's Clinic opened at Detroit in 1927 by Elsie Sulzberger
A group of bank robbers known as The Flatheads began operating in the Detroit area in 1927
Officers were very suspicious of people in vehicles that they were unfamiliar with, as often these were bootleggers from out of town. Officers William Marz and Erwin Keebler had an encounter with suspected bootleggers that almost turned deadly for them, during the early morning of April 15, 1927. The officers were preparing for their shift when Officer Keebler put on a bulletproof vest and asked Officer Marz to do the same. These vests were made of lead and were quite heavy. When Officer Keebler asked Marz to wear one, he refused, stating that the vests were too heavy. Keebler persisted stating, “You'd better strap that thing on. You never know what might happen and besides it will keep you warm.” His persistence would save Officer Marz's life.The officers went on patrol, both of them wearing a bulletproof vest. While on patrol they stopped a black Ford Coupe for suspected bootlegging and searched the vehicle. The officers did not find any liquor, but neither the driver or passenger could answer their questions about who owned the vehicle. The officers felt the car was stolen, so they ordered the driver to follow the patrol car to the police station.In those days, most of the vehicles had running boards. When officers ordered a vehicle to the station they would stand on one of the running boards and direct the driver to the police station. As most officers walked the beat, it was a convenient way to get to the station. The officers told the driver that he would have to go to the police station so the incident could be investigated further. The driver was ordered to follow Officer Keebler as he drove to the police station, while Officer Marz stood on the running board of the suspect's vehicle.They were almost to the police station when, at the corner of Fifth and Huron, the passenger in the car withdrew a revolver from underneath the seat and began shooting at Officer Marz. Officer Marz was struck five times and was knocked off the running board, into the street. The suspects fled, and were not arrested. They fled to Detroit where the gunman was later shot to death by Detroit Police Officers. What Officers Keebler and Marz did not know, was that the suspects were wanted for kidnapping and murder in Detroit. Officer Marz recovered from his wounds and was saved due to the bulletproof vest.
John Malloy won the Michigan State Amateur Golf Championship, 1927, 1928, and 1929; he would be the club professional at Ann Arbor Golf & Outing, 1930-1957
The Brown Jug opened for business in 1927; the above pic is the establishment in 1938
On June 16, 1927, Earle Nelson was apprehended; he murdered as many as 29 victims, and was executed on January 13, 1928 (The Gorilla Man)
208 Students graduated from Ann Arbor High School on June 17, 1927 at Hill Auditorium
On June 17, 1927, University High School held their first commencement with 18 graduates
George Robert Koopman became Principal at Tappan Junior High School; he wrote, Helping Children Experience the Realities of Social Order (1933) and Michigan's Future Citizens (1937), and wrote several journal articles in various educational publications. He later became Associate Superintendent of Instruction for the State of Michigan in the late 1940s
Postum Cereal acquired Baker's Chocolate in 1927; Baker's started their business in 1765
Edward Perkins invented Kool-Aid in 1927
Ray Collins opened The Blue Front in 1927
Archery at Palmer Field in 1927
George "Sparks" Wedemeyer, son of William Wedemeyer began Ann Arbor's first radio station, WQAJ, and established a radio shop at 110 E. Washington St. to design, manufacture and repair radios
Fielding Yost in 1927
Michigan's enrollment for the 1926-1927 School Year was 10200 students.
Leutheuser's Restaurant was established at Saline in 1927
Chinese Civil War broke out on August 1, 1927, and 8 million people died from 1927-1936 as a result
August, 1927 Train Derailment County Fairgrounds (Vet’s Park) and Bath School Disaster; the University of Michigan opened its School of Natural Resources & Environment in 1927.
On August 27, 1927, the Farmers & Mechanics Bank was hit by a train (The Night the Train Hit the Bank)
Michigan Stadium near completion in 1927
Kyle Field opened on September 24, 1927 at College Station, TX with a seating capacity of 32,890
On September 26, 1927, George Gutterridge, an unarmed constable, was murdered by Frederick Browne and William Kennedy (Browne and Kennedy and Other Police Killers)
Michigan Football Stadium dedication on October 1, 1927 at 1201 S. Main St. with a 33-0 win over Ohio Wesleyan with a crowd of 17,483 with a capacity of 72,000; it was built for $950,000. Kip Taylor, 1927 Ann Arbor High School graduate, scored the first touchdown for the Wolverines in their new stadium on a 15 yard reception from halfback Louis Gilbert. Michigan finished 6-2 in the 1927 season with losses to Illinois, 0-14, and Minnesota, 7-13. Elton "Tad" Wieman, Michigan Assistant 1921-1926 and former Michigan Captain, replaced Yost as head football coach. Building the Big House Bennie and Biff, the Wolverine mascot, made their appearance as well. The Wolverine that Wasn't
Alpha Phi Alpha Epsilon Chapter Fraternity for negroes was established at the University of Michigan April 9, 1909; this pic was taken in 1927
The Jazz Singer was released October 6, 1927; it was the first motion picture with sound, and the top grossing film of 1927 along with Wings and Napoleon
On October 27, 1927, Detroit City Airport was dedicated
Fred Green was elected Governor of Michigan; he graduated from Michigan Normal College in 1893 where he coached football in 1896, and University of Michigan Law School in 1898
The Michigan Theater opened on Liberty St. on January 5, 1928; it was built by Angelo Poulos who commissioned Maurice Frankel to build it. It had a capacity of 2,000, and an organist. Poulos also owned The Allenel Hotel with Theodore Dames.
On January 9, 1928, Richard Kearns, 91, passed away; he was believed to be Ann Arbor's oldest resident at that time, and was a blacksmith for 60 years, 1843-1903
On January 24, 1928, Matthew Heininger, 45, was injured in a house fire in the Lakewood subdivision; he died on March 26, and served for 17 years as a firefighter
The modern Yo-Yo was invented in 1928
Saline Community Hospital was established at 106 W. Henry St. in 1928 by Cora Dickson; it later moved to 201 S. Ann Arbor St., 1933-1969
Arborcrest Memorial Park and Cemetery was established in 1928 at 2521 Glazier Way
Guernsey Collins, a former buyer at Mack & Company, established The Collins Shoppe at 600 E. Liberty (Maynard & Liberty) in 1928
Jones School in 1928 on Divison St.
In March, 1928, Abe Bernstein, Head of the Purple Gang Mafia in Detroit, was arrested for conspiracy to extort money, but after 42 witnesses testified over a 3 month period June-August, he was acquitted of all charges.
Wil-Dean and Duncan Manor were built at 200 and 322 N. State Street in 1928. Two real estate salesmen, Harold Zahn and Dugald Duncanson, hired Gardiner Vose, a recent University of Michigan graduate in 1927, to design the buildings, and Zahn named the Wil-Dean after his son, Dean William.
Miss Frances Hannum was hired in 1928 to be the Head Librarian in Ann Arbor; she came from Milwaukee and was past President of the Wisconsin Library Association
Amos 'n' Andy began its first broadcast on March 19, 1928; it was so popular it was made into a TV series in 1951. It also created a negative stereotype of African-Americans.
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport opened in 1928; the above pic was from 1936
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were invented in 1928; in the same year, Drumsticks were also invented
Walt Disney invented Mickey Mouse in 1928; Peter Pan peanut butter was introduced in 1928, and became the dominant brand sold
The City of Ann Arbor widened the section from 5th Avenue to State Street in 1928 as it was resurfaced
Postum Cereal acquired Maxwell House coffee in 1928
Manchester in 1928
The Fisher Building was opened in 1928
Wilhelm and Christian Metzger rented the German American Restaurant from the Flautz family in 1928
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1928 at the First Methodist Church; Phil Potts was the manager
Matt Mann founded Camp Ak-O-Mak in 1928
Avery Hopwood died on July 1, 1928; the playwright and 1905 University of Michigan graduate had 4 plays running simultaneously on Broadway in 1920. The Hopwood Award was created in 1931, and has awarded over 3,500 writers over $4 million including Arthur Miller and Robert Hayden. (Enduring Legacy of the Hopwood Awards)
The Tuomy Hills Service Station was built in 1928; it was the gateway to Ann Arbor as visitors came from the East on M-17. By 1928, Ann Arbor had 35 gas stations
Heydlauff's was established at Chelsea in 1928
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928
The Detroit Zoo opened August 1, 1928; it is located in Royal Oak on 125 acres with 245 species and over 2,000 animals with 1.5 million visitors yearly (Zoo History). Ypsilanti's Walter Briggs was one of the founders. Walter Owen Briggs
Edwin Mather died of cancer at the age of 41 in August, 1928; he was Michigan's Basketball Coach and Assistant Football Coach since 1919, and won 3 Western Conference titles
The J-Hop held at Waterman Gym in 1928 was always a fun event
Norman Gabel, a tackle and guard on the 1925-1926-1927 Michigan football teams, earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1928
Intramural Building, the first in the United States, opened in 1928 with a varsity pool (IM Building Stands the Test of Time) ($21.4 million in improvements approved in 2015)
The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History was erected in 1928, and a small zoo was built behind it in 1929 (Zoo Old News)
Harris Tire on E. William Street was built in 1928 off the back of the Ottmar Eberbach house at 402 S. 4th Avenue which was built in 1875; Ottmar was a member of the Ann Arbor Board of Education and a pharmacist
Ann Arbor High School initiated a Cheerleading Squad Fall, 1928 with John Van Akkeren not pictured as he graduated in February
Fencing became Michigan's 12th varsity sport in 1928 with de Tucson as its coach then Jack Johnstone, but lost its status in 1933 due to budget cuts as a result of the depression
Paul Samson won a gold medal in the 800 meter relay in swimming at the 1928 Olympics held at Amsterdam, Netherlands; Samson won the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1927. Ken Doherty won a bronze medal in the decathlon, Garnet Ault won a bronze medal in the 800 meter relay in swimming, Robert Hewitt and Ed George placed 5th and 4th in wrestling, William DeHart Hubbard and George "Buck" Hester also participated.
Mack School in 1928; its first Principal was Emma Weitbrecht who later married William Mills, and she passed away in 1939 at the age of 60
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin September, 1928
The University of Michigan completed the Women's Athletic Building in 1928 at a cost of $154,000 with 27,387 square feet in two stories at Palmer Field
Michigan finished the 1928 season, 3-4-1; it was only their 6th losing season. The Wolverines lost their first 4 games including the home opener on October 6 to Ohio Wesleyan, 7-17, and only scored 2 touchdowns in their first 4 games. There had been friction between Yost and Wieman all season, and after the season was over. They closed the season winning 3 games with a tie, 6-6, to Navy including two 3-0 wins over Illinois and Michigan State, and a 10-7 finale against Iowa. Yost fired Wieman May 30, 1929, and persuaded Harry Kipke to return to Ann Arbor on June 12 after Kipke had accepted the Michigan State Head Coach position earlier in 1928. Wieman was hired by Fritz Crisler as an assistant coach at Minnesota in February, 1930. Otto Pommerening, an Ann Arbor High School graduate, was MVP and All-American in 1928; he was the first Western Conference player to play every minute of every game in 1928. Michigan increased their seating capacity to 85,753
On November 6, 1928, Herbert Hoover defeated Al Smith in the 1928 Presidential Election; there were over 36 million Americans who voted
On November 19, 1928, an Assassination attempt was made on President Hoover by Argentine anarchists while he was crossing the Andes mountains
The Singing Fool was the top grossing film of 1928; The Road to Ruin was another popular movie
An overhead view of Ann Arbor and the campus of the University of Michigan in 1928
George A. Richards purchased WJR radio station in 1926 at Detroit, and moved it to the Fisher Building on December 18, 1928; it was broadcasting at 5,000 watts in 1925, increased to 10,000 watts in 1931, and by 1935 was broadcasting with 50,000 watts. Father Charles Coughlin began broadcasting on the station in 1926, and became a national political personality through his anti-facist, anti-communist, anti-Klu Klux Klan, and social justice themes through the Depression years. It was estimated that by the late 1930s, Coughlin had 30 million listeners. Richards also purchased the Detroit Lions in 1934-1939, and was responsible for initiating the annual Thanksgiving Day game.
The Orpheum and The Whitney closed in 1929, but re-opened later in the mid-1930s
On February 1, 1929, the First National Building opened before 5,000 people (First National Building Old News and Wikipedia)--the pic above is from 1950
Ralph Gerganoff designed and built the Kingsley Post apartments at 809 E. Kingsley in 1929 with 37 units
William L. Walz, Ann Arbor Mayor since 1909, became President of Huron Valley Building and Savings, after William Walz died, and merged with Ann Arbor Building and Loan Association in 1932
Detroit City Directory 1928-1929
Moe's Sports Shop destroyed by fire on February 16, 1929, but he decided to rebuild
On March 7, 1929, a train wreck in Ypsilanti destroyed the building that The Side Track is currently in owned at the time by Mrs. B.C. Ollett, and 3 people died including a 20 year old woman, Laura Kelsey, bride of two months.
William Faulkner published The Sound and the Fury in 1929 after writing short stories since 1919, As I Lay Dying in 1930, Light in August in 1932, and Absolom, Absolom! in 1936
The Wuerth Theatre on 320 S. Main St. showed the first "talkie" on March 21, 1929 with The Ghost Talks
The Wuerth Theatre in Ypsilanti in 1929; it was originally called the Ypsilanti Opera House in 1896; the building was destroyed by the 1893 tornado. It later became The Forum until it changed to the Wuerth Theatre in 1920 when Fred Wuerth purchased it.
Harry Boyd Earhart established the Earhart Foundation in 1929 (Principles)
Michigan State Normal College adopted the athletic nickname, "Hurons," in 1929
Ann Arbor Country Club opened in 1929
Ann Arbor High School initiated its varsity golf team program in 1929
Lloyd Cassel Douglas published Magnificent Obsession in 1929; he was a minister at the First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor (Douglas Papers); it was later made into a film in 1935, and remade in 1954
Postum Cereal acquired BirdsEye Frozen Foods in 1929; the first frozen foods were put into grocery stores in 1930 after Clarence Birdseye invented the process
The Planada Apartments were built in 1929 at 1127 E. Ann St. near the University of Michigan Hospital which was completed in 1925
Marie "Pete" Hartwig graduated from the University of Michigan in 1929, and became Director of Field Hockey after Margaret Bell offered her secretary a position as a teaching fellow to work with intramurals and the Women's Athletic Association (Michigan Remembers Hartwig) Hartwig Papers
John J. and A.L. McDonald founded McDonald's Ice Cream on Third St. in 1929; it moved to 1230 S. Main St. next to the Michigan Football Stadium in 1932
Freddy Haas sold his restaurant at 111 W. Huron St. to Dexter Davenport in 1929; it became known as Davenport's, but changed to The Roundtable sometime in the 1930s
The McMath-Hulbert Observatory was established at Lake Angelus near Pontiac in Oakland County in 1929; it was deeded to the University of Michigan in 1931, and Robert McMath was its Director until 1961. Judge Henry Hulbert was their partner in the venture.
Forest Plaza was built in 1929 at 715 S. Forest; Michigan Football Coach, Harry Kipke, resided there in the "penthouse,"
Alex Manoogian founded Mascow Screw in 1929 at Taylor, Michigan; it later became known as Masco Corporation in 1969
Booker Brooks was the first African-American Track Letterman at the University of Michigan in 1929; he went on to win the Big Ten Discus Championship in 1930, and was second in the shot put. Brooks placed 2nd at the 1932 NCAA Championships in the shot put.
Fletcher Hall Dormitory in 1929; it was created by 1923 University of Michigan Alumni to house 325 men
By 1929, the University of Michigan had 3,000 employees earning over $6 million in wages
Edwards Brothers moved to John Street and now had 60 employees
The Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Railway shut down in 1929 due to competition from cars and trucks; it existed 1891-1929
In March, 1929, after the Michigan Basketball squad captured the conference championship, students "rushed" the Michigan Theater even though the manager provided a free film at Hill Auditorium. Police used tear gas to disperse the mob and arrested six men after $800 damage was done. The University of Michigan suspended three students for a year, and the other three were put on probation.
Kappler Meat Packing Company was founded in 1929; the pic above shows their fleet of trucks in 1936. The farm was one of the largest in the area, and boasted some of the best farm animals with many ribbons won regionally and statewide.
The Lewis Brothers Circus was based in Jackson, 1929-1945
Muehlig Funeral Home moved from 307 S. Main St. to 403 S. Fourth Ave. in 1929; it was the former home of John Jacobs in 1875 that was converted to Dr. J.B. Lynds Hospital until Lynds died in 1918 with the flu edpidemic
James Quarry moved his drug store across the street to 320 S. State St.; Kresge's moved into his old space at North University and State St.
Esther Marsh Cram, an 1898 graduate and Flint school teacher, became the first woman to become a University of Michigan Regent in 1929
May 4, 1929 Michigan League was opened, and dedicated on June 14
On May 7, 1929, Cyrenus Garritt Darling passed away at the age of 73; he earned his medical degree at the University of Michigan in 1881, and joined the University of Michigan faculty in 1889. He served as Dean of the Dental School. He was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1894, and built the Zwerdling-Darling Block for his private practice in 1915.
Jean Hamilton, Dean of Women at the University of Michigan, authored Wings of Wax in 1929 under the pseudonym, Janet Hoyt; she was forced to resign in 1927 by President Clarence Cook Little. Little and his wife, Katherine Andrews, separated January, 1929 and Little resigned the same month.
Booker Brooks became Michigan's second African-American letter winner in track in 1929; he went on to earn 3 letters, and won the 1930 Big Ten Discus Championship and was NCAA Runner-Up in the shot put. He went on to earn a master's degree in social work and became the first African-American supervisor at the State of Michigan Department of Social Services. Brooks was also one of the founders of Theta Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in Ann Arbor in 1962.
Alexander Grant Ruthven, a 1906 Michigan zoology doctorate, became University of Michigan President in 1929 replacing Clarence Cook Little who resigned June, 1929 (Ruthven from Ann Arbor Old News)
John Johnstone joined Yost at the University of Michigan; he coached and taught students fencing, tennis, boxing, gymnastics, swimming, wrestling, soccer, and hockey. He grew up in Scotland, and George Gipp was one of his former students when he was Director of the Calumet YMCA.
On September 3, 1929, the Dow Jones Industrial Average peaked at 381.17 with an increase of 500% over the past 8 years
Ernie McCoy earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1929; he played football, basketball, and baseball at Michigan, and was later hired by Crisler as an assistant coach and athletic director in 1940. He went on to become Athletic Director at Penn State and Miami-FL, 1952-1973.
Michigan's 1929 Football Season ended 5-3-1 with 3 shutouts including a 0-0 tie with Iowa to end the season.
A Tug of War at Angell Hall in 1929
Ann Arbor Civic Theater began in 1929 (Ann Arbor Civic Theater Old News); they have performed in many locations including the Burns Park Log Cabin, Ann Arbor High School, Michigan Union, Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, Towsley Auditorium, Elks Club, American Legion Hall, Mulholland Drive on 803 W. Washington St., various homes and other locations
Dexter began its school newspaper, The Echo, in 1929, and adopted a student council
St. Paul's Lutheran Church was built in 1929 at the corner of 3rd and Liberty
Depot Town in Ypsilanti in 1929 on Cross Street; the Side Track Restaurant at 56 Cross Street was established before 1860. William and Siva Leach had a restaurant and saloon there, 1873-1879. It was the Nicholas Max Saloon, 1892-1910. The Joseph Hock Saloon, 1910-1918, until prohibition. It was used for soft drinks and lunches by Hock until 1920, and then by Louis Caldwell until 1924; then, Mike Smith, 1926-1927, and Niel Holk, 1927-1928. George Cristos took it over in 1930, and re-established the property as a tavern once prohibition ended through 1954. It became the Central Bar & Tavern, 1955-1979, until 1980 when Linda French took it over. It is now the biggest and most successful restaurant in Ypsilanti with over 6,000 square feet of space.
The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity moved to 1315 Cambridge in 1929
The Edison Institute was dedicated October 21, 1929; the Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum opened to the public October, 1933
On October 24, 1929, Black Friday as the Stock Market Crashed sending American into the Great Depression
The Ambassador Bridge opened on November 11, 1929 Armistice Day with over 60,000 people celebrating; it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at that time.
Liberty Street looking towards State in 1929
Welcome Danger was the top grossing film of 1929; The Broadway Melody and Sunnyside Up were other popular movies
Alice Crocker Lloyd, a 1915 Michigan graduate, became the Dean of Women at Michigan in 1930; she developed Women's Dormitories at Michigan
In 1930, Emil Lorch hired George Brigham and many other architects who designed many homes in Ann Arbor Hills
On February 22, 1930, the first official landing took place at Wayne County Airport
James Otto Kelly was the first Michigan Wrestler to win an NCAA Championship in 1930; he would go on to become an Ann Arbor attorney for many decades
On March 12, 1930, Mahondas Ghandi led a protest on the British monopoly on salt with 78 followers on a 241 mile trek from Sabarmati to Dandi, India; Ghandi was arrested on May 5 along with over 60,000 others. It was the most prolific example in history of civil disobedience, and millions of Indians ralled to end British rule by 1947 as a result.
On March 21, 1930, Claude Van Tyne died; he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1896, was a Professor at the University of Michigan, 1906-1930, and won a Pulitzer Prize in 1930
On May 23, 1930, Peter Kurten was arrested; he murdered at least 9 victims and attempted muder on at least 31 others, 1913-1929, and was executed on July 2, 1931 (Peter Kurten: The Unsuspecting Vampire)
Mosher-Jordan Hall, the first state-financed women's dormitory, opened in 1930
The Gingham Inn began at 2755 Washtenaw Ave in 1930
M Hut at 322 South State in 1930
The Ann Arbor Garden Club began in 1930
Calkins-Fletcher Drug Store at 1101 South University; the corner of South University and Church in 1930
Roy Purchase founded Purchase Radio Supply on Main Street in 1930
Klager Hatchery was founded at Manchester in 1930 by Luther and Erwin Klager from their family farm at Bridgewater; it became the largest egg hatchery in Michigan with 4 incubators and a capacity of 210,000 eggs, 50,000 weekly. Luther C. Klager Elementary School was named in his honor in 1968.
On May 16, 1930, Thomas "Doc" Lovell died at the age of 67; he was known as Dr. Tom, the poet-cobbler, and was the most popular man on State Street. He was written about often in the Michigan Daily, given many titles and degrees.
On May 31, 1930, the Vernor Highway Fish Market Murders spearheaded the Crosstown Mob War after the death of Gaspar Milazzo
Ypsilanti State Mental Hospital construction began June 16, 1930 at Platt and Willis Rd. after 1,209 acres was purchased in 1929 for the $1.5 million project, and it was opened in 1931 and initially had 922 patients; by 1936, there were over 11,807 treatments for patients. The facility grew to over 4,000 patients by the end of World War II; O.R. Yoder was the medical director.
Huron Street at Main looking East in the 1930s
Observatory Lodge was built at 1402 Washington Heights in 1930 with 34 units; it was the last apartment building constructed in Ann Arbor until the 1950s due to the Great Depression (Living Well at the Observatory Lodge)
By 1930, there was 8,072 miles of railroad in Michigan reduced from a high of 9,059 miles in 1909
Kline's Department Store opened in Ann Arbor in 1930
The lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith on August 7, 1930 at Marion, Indiana was photographed by Lawrence Beitler; it was a cruel reminder that vigilante justice and racism was still part of the American culture, and the photo sold thousands of copies
University of Michigan opened University Elementary School in 1930 (Ann Arbor School History)
The most popular radio show in America, 1930-1932, was Amos 'n' Andy set at Harlem
Ann Arbor High School joined the 5-A Conference in 1930 with Lansing Sexton, Lansing Eastern, Jackson, and Battle Creek High Schools
Ypsilanti High School was completed in 1930
The first American Soap Opera on radio began on October 20, 1930 with Painted Dreams
The University of Michigan Press was founded in 1930
Mabel White Holmes founded Jiffy Mix in Chelsea in 1930; they market 19 mixes and 1.6 million boxes of products daily to all 50 states and 32 other countries with 300 workers with $550 million in sales annually
Superior Dairy at 3120 Washtenaw
In 1930, the University of Michigan purchased 200 acres near Portage Lake for an observatory with new telescopes; it was called Peach Mountain.
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church after Sunday School in 1930 on North Fourth Ave.; the church was founded in Ann Arbor in 1857 as Union Church at 504 High St., and moved to Fourth Ave. & Summit in 1872 (Bethel AME celebrates 150 years in 2007)
Sylvia Hamer came to Ann Arbor after growing up in Peck, and opened a dance studio in 1932, Sylvia Studio of Dance; she later founded the Ann Arbor Civic Ballet in 1954 (Sylvia Hamer Old News)
In 1930, Father Coughlin's radio show on WJR was syndicated by CBS nationally; he began speaking out not only against Klu Klux Klan activities, but also against communism
Edwin "Bud" Poorman, Michigan Football Tackle, 1927-1929, and shot putter and Captain on the track team won the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1930; he later was an announcer for home Michigan football games with Alvin Dalhan
On September 5, 1930, Carl Panzram was executed at Fort Levenworth, Kansas; it is believed that he murdered at least 100 victims since leaving reform school at the age of 15 in 1907 until his capture on August 30, 1928 (Scariest Killer: Carl Panzram)
Michigan won the Western Conference Championship during the 1930 Football Season, and finished the season, 8-0-1, with 6 shutouts including a 0-0 tie with Michigan State. Ray Roberts became Michigan's new trainer. An electronic scoreboard was installed in the Michigan Football Stadium. Washtenaw County Clash of 1930
On September 11, 1930, Ohio State debuted the winged helmet in their game against Northwestern; they kept that style of their helmets until 1934
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel opened on November 3, 1930 after its dedication on November 1 with 26 months of construction. Over 20,000 cars use the tunnel each day.
The Ritz Dine and Dance opened in 1930 at 209 S. State St.
The Golden Age of Radio began in the 1930s which included Fireside Chats, (Radio: The Internet of the 1930s)
The Avon Restaurant opened in 1930 by Constantine Alex at 205 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti
Frederick Stegath opened Stegath's Drug Store at 1112 South University in 1930; it was sold to Oscar Carlson in 1937, and became Carlson's Pharmacy
Michigan Hockey in the 1930s
At its peak in 1930, A&P operated 15709 stores across America and Canada with $2.9 billion in sales
On October 29, 1930, Michael Fritz, 74, died when hit by an automobile at Washington and First St. on his way home at 313 W. Liberty St.; he was a banker in Ann Arbor for 56 years after graduating from Ann Arbor High School in 1873. He was elected President of Ann Arbor Savings Bank in 1917.The above and below pics show the Ann Arbor Savings Bank in 1930. Fritz Park was named in his honor in 1936.
Tom Sawyer was the top grossing film of 1930; Hell's Angels, Ingagi, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Whoopee! were other popular movies
The "Grandmother of All Agitators," Mother Jones, died on November 30, 1930 at the age of 93; she formerly taught at Monroe
On December 10, 1930, Ed "Don" George won the World Wrestling Championship; he wrestled for the University of Michigan, 1926-1929, and played football, and held the title for 4 years. He became very wealthy after World War II as a wrestling promoter.
The Great Depression, 1929-1937
On the Diag in the 1930s
Alister MacKenzie designed and built the University of Michigan Golf Course unofficially opened Fall, 1930 at 500 E. Stadium Blvd.; MacKenzie designed over 50 golf courses
Gymnastics became Michigan's 13th varsity sport in 1930 with Wilbur West as its coach, but it lost its varsity status in 1933 with budget cuts as a result of the depression
Detroit was still the 4th largest city in America, and Michigan was the 7th largest state
The population of Ann Arbor in 1930 was 26,944 (15th largest in Michigan)/Washtenaw County 65,530 (14th largest in Michigan)/Ypsilanti 10,143/Chelsea 2,268/Dexter 894/Manchester 1,037/Milan 1,947/Saline 1,009/Detroit 1,568,662 with 150,000 African-Americans, a 366% increase from 1920/Michigan 4,842,325/USA 122,775,046; the U.S. Census was conducted April 1, 1930 15th Census of the United States The University of Michigan enrolled 319 and graduated 110 negro students, 1920-1929. By 1930, 58.17% of Michiganders were born in Michigan withh 4.34% born in Canada; the most immigrants were born in Poland, 119,828, Germany, 79,448, England, 62,387, Italy, 45,629, Scotland, 35,333, The Netherlands, 31,496, Finland, 26,853, Sweden, 24,632, Yugoslavia, 16,758, Austria, 15,042, Czechoslovakia, 13,023, Belgium, 11,105, Lithuania, 10,398, Ireland, 9,388, Romania, 9,186, Mexico, 8,8884, Greece, 8,076, and other countries represented included Norway, Syria, Denmark, Turkey, France, Armenia, Wales, Albania, Switzerland, Malta, Bulgaria, Serbia, Spain, Croatia, China, Cuba, India, Iran, Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, etc.

Social Security examined over 21.9 million births from 1930-1939, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	Robert	590,716	Mary	572,942
2	James	547,383	Betty	300,369
3	John	487,860	Barbara	296,392
4	William	416,646	Shirley	229,355
5	Richard	330,437	Patricia	220,573
6	Charles	303,163	Dorothy	210,393
7	Donald	283,648	Joan	173,425
8	George	192,255	Margaret	157,361
9	Thomas	183,855	Nancy	142,479
10	Joseph	180,536	Helen	140,412

On January 6, 1931, Thomas Edison made his final patent, two days before his death; in all, he patented 1,093 U.S. and 2,332 Worldwide. Edison grew up at Port Huron.
February, 1931, George Veenker left Michigan to become Head Football Coach at Iowa State, 1931-1936, and then became their Athletic Director until 1945. The Iowa State Golf Course was named in his honor in 1959.
In 1934, 1,000 teachers paid $6 per year to get 21 days of hospital care; Blue Cross of Michigan was established
Bonnie and Clyde went on a rampage from 1931 until their deaths on May 21, 1934; several Public Enemy crimes highlighted the Great Depression and Prohibition Era, 1920-1934, including Detroit's Purple Gang while the media glorified their criminal behavior. Several movies including The Big House, The Public Enemy, Little Caesar, Lady Killer, The Little Giant, G Men, The Racket and Untouchables all glorified gangster behavior and its criminal lifestyle with actors like Paul Muni, Edward G. Robinson, and James Cagney.
Ann Arbor Police Files: The 1930s
James Truslow Adams coined the term, "The American Dream, " in his book, The Epic of America, in 1931
In 1931, Birkett Newkirk, grandson of Thomas Birkett, purchased 1500 tons of sand and built Newport Bathing Beach along Portage Lake near Dexter-Pinckney Rd.
On February 11, 1931, five fraternities at the University of Michigan were raided by police, 79 students were arrested, and later the five houses were closed with 184 students evicted. (Campus Tour 1930s-University of Michigan News Service) The Great Raid
A fire broke out at Woolworth's at 120 S.Main Street on March 5, 1931; it was observed by thousands of people for 3 hours, and placed over 100 people out of work
The Olmsted Brothers designed the Washtenong Memorial Park Cemetery on Whitmore Lake Road in Northfield Township in 1931
On March 25, 1931, nine negro teenagers, the Scottsboro Boys, were accused of raping two "white" women on a train ride from Chattanooga to Memphis, TN; five boys were convicted, but all of the convictions were later overturned or pardoned.
International Radio Corporation was established by Charles Verschoor in Ann Arbor in 1931; the pic above was a Kadette radio in 1933
Ann Arbor Municipal Market in 1931
Fingerpaint was invented in 1931
Jacob B. Andres was elected Washtenaw County Sheriff, 1931-1940; he replaced James Robison, 1923-1926 and 1929-1930
University of Michigan Golf Course Clubhouse in 1931
The McNitt Act of 1931 was approved May 19 began consolidation of 83 Michigan County roads
From 1931 to 1959, most postcards had a white linen border (History of Postcards--Golden Age of Postcards--Smithsonian Postcard History)
Economical bought Cunningham's Drug Stores in 1931
Earle Fingerle founded Fingerle Lumber in 1931
Henry Wirt Newkirk was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1931; his mother, Viola, was the niece of President Millard Fillmore, and she came to Dexter in 1842. Wirt graduated from the University of Michigan in 1879, and practiced in Kentucky, 1883-1888. He returned to Luther and served as a State Representative from Osceola and Lake Counties, 1893-1894, and Washtenaw County, 1907-1910, and 1917-1918. He was also cashier at the Dexter Savings Bank in 1896, and served many years as Washtenaw County Probate Judge. Newkirk Township was named in his honor in Lake County.
Ann Arbor High School won the state golf championship in 1931
Melvin Ivory graduated from the University of Michigan in 1931, and married Janet Boylan
Ypsilanti Police Department in 1931
On June 16, 1931, Notorius Gangster Al Capone pleaded guilty to tax evasion, but rescinded the plea bargain on July 30; he served prison time from May, 1932 until January, 1939, and passed away on January 25, 1947 after years of declining health.
McKenny Union opened in Ypsilanti in 1931; it was named after Eastern Michigan University's first President, Charles McKenny
Michigan was the 4th state to establish animal cruelty laws in 1931
The Detroit Urban League established the Green Pastures Camp in Western Jackson County in 1931; John Campell Dancy was instrumental in the camp's establishment (Detroit Urban League Records)
J.J. Goodyear died on August 2, 1931; his widow died a month later in an automobile accident in downtown Ann Arbor
Torch Murders August 11, 1931 Lynch Law on Huron Street
J. Perry Austin, a miler on the track team, won the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1931
Michigan's 1931 Football campaign resulted in an 8-1-1 year with 8 shutouts, and tied with Purdue and Northwestern (they didn't play either one) for the Western Conference Championship; their only loss was 7-20 to Ohio State on October 17 with 58,026 cheering and had their second consecutive 0-0 tie with rival Michigan State on November 14 with only 35,844 attending. Tuomy Hills gas station attendant, K.D. Smith, found the Little Brown Jug in a clump of bushes outside the station after it had been reported stolen from the University of Michigan Athletic Department.
Christ The Redeemer Statue was dedicated on October 12, 1931 after 9 years of construction, 1922-1931, at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
On October 16, 1931, Winnie Ruth Judd murdered Agnes Anne LeRoi and Hedvig Samuelson; she was finally paroled from the Arizona Insane Asylumafter three decades of incarceration for The Trunk Murders
Frankenstein was the top grossing film of 1931; City Lights was another popular movie
The Fawcett House was demolished in 1932 at the NE corner of Division and Huron St.; the house was built in 1896 by John Travis, publisher of the Ann Arbor Courier, and it was replaced by a gas station
Michigan Daily Editor, Richard L. Tobin, was suspended by the Board in Control at the University of Michigan after several inflammatory articles and editorials, but he was reinstated. Tobin later went on to work for the New York Tribute and Saturday Review. One of his writers, Beach Conger, went on to a journalistic career with the New York Herald Tribute and Reader's Digest. News Editor, David Nichol, became a foreign correspondent for the Chicago Daily News, and City Editor, Carl Forsythe, went on to Law School and later specialized in litigation relating to newspapers.
The Rock was placed at George Washington Park at the corner of Washtenaw and Hill Street in honor of George Washington's 200th birthday on February 22, 1932 by Eli Gallup, Parks Superintendent, 1919-1957. It is estimated to be 25-30,000 years old.
On March 1, 1932 Charles and Anne Lindberg had their 20 month old toddler, Charles Lindberg Jr., kidnapped at their home in East Amwell, NJ; on May 12, the body was found and Bruno Richard Hauptmann was found guilty of the murder and electrocuted on April 3, 1936 for the "Crime of the Century"
Also on March 1, 1932, Winston Churchill returned to Ann Arbor to speak at Hill Auditorium; he urged closer ties between England and America
On March 7, 1932 the Ford Hunger March and Strike began with 5 dead, 60 injured
Riverside Park, a 14 acre parcel near Depot Town, was acquired by Ypsilanti from Detroit Edison in 1932; Ypsilanti School District acquired Frog Island in 1933. The Plan for the parks was originally drawn up in 1913 by the Olmsted Brothers, but never completed.
John Fischer won the 1932 NCAA Golf Championship at Hot Springs, Virginia; Fischer also won the 1932, 1933 and 1935 Big Ten Championship and the 1936 U.S. Amateur Championship
In 1932, Harsant Tantsi won the State Championship in the 100 yard dash with a time of 10.4; Henry Darling won the State Shot Put Championship with a toss of 47'2.5;" Darling also won in 1931 with a toss of 47'2"
The University of Michigan Graduation Ceremonies were held at Ferry Field in 1932
Mack School in 1932 (Ann Arbor School History)
Ford Motor Company built their Ypsilanti Plant in 1932 with 63,000 square feet; it employed over 1800 people by 1982, and expanded to nearly 1 million square feet. It manufactured starters, ignition coils, distributors, horns, struts, air conditioner clutches, and bumper shock devices; during World War II, it manufactured generators and starters for various airplanes, armored cars, and tanks. A special department was established during the War for manufacturing precision parts used in the Pratt-Whitney aircraft engine.
Weidman Gas at Saline at 118 E. Michigan Ave. in 1932; the business began in 1921, and William Kinsley is attending. His son, Lauren, worked at the Michigan Daily for 40 years.
Dexter built a new school at the cost of $94,000 in 1932 with the auditorium named after Roscoe Copeland who passed away that same year; he was President of Dexter for 35 years and served on the school board for over 40 years
Pinball Machines become popular although illegal; 150 companies begin manufacturing pinball machines mostly in the Chicago area
Postum Cereal was renamed General Foods in 1932
Russell's Diner was established in Ypsilanti in 1932; it was later purchased by Red Averill and became Averill's (The Lost Restaurants of Ypsilanti)
Kappa Sigma vacated the Hoover Mansion, and moved to 806 Hill St.
Aldous Huxley published A Brave New World in 1932
On July 8, 1932, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 41.22 erasing 33 years of gains
Eddie Tolan won gold medals in the 100 and 200 meter dash events at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles; Tolan was Michigan's third African-American track letterman, 1929-1931. James Cristy and Richard Degener won bronze medals in the 1500 meter and diving events for swimming, and Julian "Tex" Robertson won a bronze medal in water polo. Ned Turner and Carl Dougavito also participated. Babe Didrikson won two gold medals in the 80 meter hurdles and javelin throw, and a silver medal in the high jump
Ferry Field in 1932
Edwin F. Russell, Track Captain, won the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1932; he later became an engineer, and was President of the New York State Bar Assn. after earning a law degree from New York University
Michigan won the National Championship in 1932 following an 8-0 undefeated season with 6 shut outs; Kipke's squad defeated Fritz Crisler's Princeton Tigers with a second half blocked punt turning the tide, but the national title was won in the last two weeks of the season when Harry Newman scored a touchdown in the last minute of the game with the Wolverines down to Chicago, 6-7, on a 28 yard TD romp on a fake pass play. In the final week, Michigan defeated Minnesota, 3-0, for the Brown Jug as Harry Newman kicked a field goal after a Gopher fumble shortly before the half ended. Michigan won three conference titles while Newman was quarterback with a record of 24-1-2.
Michigan defeated Illinois at Michigan Stadium on October 22, 1932, 32-0, with few fans in attendance due to the Great Depression; there were only 19,513 present. There was a low two weeks later on November 5 to watch a 7-0 win over Indiana with 10,440. The lowest ever was on November 28, 1931 with Wisconsin with 9,190 attending. The University of Michigan Marching Band performed "Script Ohio" in 1932 on October 15 as the Wolverines defeated Ohio State at Columbus, 14-0.
Michigan began to wear numbers on their basketball jerseys beginning in the 1932-1933 season
On November 8, 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt won the 1932 Presidential Election over President Herbert Hoover; there were over 39 million Americans who voted out of over 75 million eligible voters.
Some of the cutest kids in Ann Arbor were at Tappan School in 1932
Shanghai Express was the top grossing film of 1932; Emma, Grand Hotel, The Sign of the Cross and The Kid from Spain were other popular movies
William Comstock, 1899 University of Michigan graduate, was elected Mayor of Alpena in 1912, the Board of Regents in 1913, Governor of Michigan in 1932 after three unsuccessful campaigns in 1926, 1928, and 1930; he implemented the first sales tax, and was elected to the Detroit School Board, 1942-1949 (Comstock Papers)
The Soviet Famine and Holodmor 1932-1933 killed as many as 7.5 million people in the Ukraine region; Soviet leader Joseph Stalin was blamed for the atrocity
Schlanderer Jewelry Store in 1933 owned by Arthur Schlanderer; he was a former Michigan Hockey Captain, and the store later became Schladerer & Sons
Adam Goetz took the Athens Press to 308 N. Main Street in 1933 with 6 full-time employees
On February 13, 1933, an Assassination attempt was made on President Roosevelt; Giusseppe Zangara fired 5 shots at Roosevelt, and was executed on March 20 after killing Chicago Mayor, Anton Cermak
Main at Liberty in 1933
On March 9, 1933, Emma Biedermann Coon, 44 , wife of James Coon of 302 Madison St. died; she ran Tappan's cafeteria for 10 years. One of her step-sons was William C. Coon.
On March 12, 1933, President Roosevelt began his Fireside Chats with Americans on the Banking Crisis after 9,000 banks closed from 1929-1933 with over $2.5 billion in deposits lost
Father John Lynch led the Ann Arbor St. Thomas Shamrocks to its first State Championship in Class D Basketball in 1933 with a 17-16 overtime win over Kent City; they lost in the finals in 1934 to Maple Rapids, 18-11
A Newspaper and Magazine Stand at Nickel's Arcade in 1933; it was owned by brothers, Floyd and Alvin Neff who kept it going until 1982
Paul and Irene Sperry opened Sperry's Diner at 216 S. Fifth Ave. in 1933; it moved to 208 S. Fifth Ave. and became Ward's Diner, 1935-1938, and Nelson Esther operated the diner in 1940. After it was vacant for a few years, it moved to 314 Detroit, and became Swede's Diner by Leonard "Swede" Carlstrom
The Eddie Cantor Show was the most listened to radio program in America, 1933-1934
Milan Federal Prison was opened on April 6, 1933
On April 10, 1933, Michigan voted to end Prohibition; the pic above was from a Muskegon bar on that day
After Scott Sturtevant vacated his Willys Overland dealership, 1927-1929; Alex Longnecker and J. Carl Miller moved the Hudson dealership from Michigan Avenue to 100 E. Cross St. in 1933 where it remained until 1958; the dealership sold 212 cars in 1929, but could only manage to sell 30-60 per year annually in the 1930s due to the depression
John O'Kane started O & W, Inc. in 1933, and served as President until his retirement in 1965; he later served on the City Council and was President of the Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club
Lewis Foley became Ann Arbor Police Chief, 1933-1939
John Maurice Munson became the President at Michigan State Normal College, 1933-1948; he succeeded Charles McKenny, and was former President of Northern Michigan, 1923-1933 Munson Papers
On May 7, 1933, President Roosevelt held his second Fireside Chat on the New Deal
On May 9, 1933, Wesley Lloyd introduced legislation in Congress to limit wealth of United States citizens to $1 million
On May 10, 1933, Michigan enacted the Child Labor Amendment
The Ford Rotunda was inaugurated in 1933 to present at the 1934 World Fair in Chicago; it was moved to Dearborn and re-opened on May 14, 1936
On June 12, 1933, Horace Rackham, first President of the Detroit Zoo, 1924-1928, passed away at the age of 74; he donated $6.5 million to the University of Michigan, and $2.5 million was used to build the graduate school in 1938. He was one of the original Ford Motor Co. stockholders, and also donated to Michigan Normal College
On June 28, 1933, Governor Hutchins signed a bill legalizing horse racing with gambling in Michigan; as a result, over 20,000 fans turned out on September 2, 1933 at the Detroit Fairgrounds for Opening Day, and 100,000 fans bet $3.5 million over the 31 day season in 1933 during the Depression
Quarry Drugs at the corner of North University and State Street in the 1930s
Law Quadrangle was completed with Hutchins Hall in 1933 named after former Law School Dean, 1895-1909, Harry Hutchings; the complex was under construction, 1923-1933 (Law Quad History)
Due to the Great Depression, Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales fell from 21,000 in 1929 to only 3703 in 1933
The Mayflower Restaurant opened at Liberty & Fourth St. in 1933 by Frank Manikas
Staebler Oil at Fourth and Huron St. in 1933
Darkie Tooth Paste began to be sold in 1933
In 1933, Harry Moundry founded the first Highland Appliance store in Highland Park, Michigan
In 1933, former University of Michigan student, Arnold Gingrich, founded, edited and later published Esquire Magazine
The Anson Brown Building in Lower Town in the 1930s
Hilda and Ralph McHenry established Saline General Hospital at 205 W. Henry St., 1933-1969
Ivy Williamson won the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1933; he was Captain of the 1932 Wolverine Football Team, and earned All-Big Ten recognition. He earned letters in football and basketball; Kipke said, "He's the smartest player I've ever coached or hope to coach." His first job was teaching and coaching at Roseville High School in 1933; his football squad was undefeated. He went on to coach football and basketball at Yale, 1934-1946, along with 3 years of military service, 1942-1945. He later coached at Lafayette, 1947-1948, and Wisconsin, 1949-1955, where he led the Badgers to a Rose Bowl in 1953. He became Wisconsin's Athletic Director, 1955-1969.
Michigan won it second National Championship in a row in 1933 with a 7-0-1 record, and 5 shut outs; their only blemish was a 0-0 tie with Minnesota, and the Gophers tied 4 conference games that season. Herman Everhardus was the MVP. Willis Ward became the second African-American football letterman in 1933; the first to do so since George Jewett, 1890-1892. Kipke was offered the Yale position after the season.
On October 7, 1933, Stephen Farrell died on the 1st tee at the Michigan Golf Course at the age of 69
Washtenaw County Road Commission picnic in the 1930s
In October, 1933, Railroad Jack died and was buried in Ann Arbor (Michigan Daily on Railroad Jack)
King Kong was the top grossing film of 1933, 42nd Street, Cavalcade, I'm No Angel and She Done Him Wrong were other popular movies
In 1933, there were 1,695 work stoppages across America
While defibrillators were first demonstrated in Switzerland in 1899; Dr. Albert Hyman developed the first American defibrillator in 1933
On December 5, 1933, Prohibition Ended Nationwide
Volz Blacksmiths & Welders at 109 S. Ashley; John G. Volz came to Ann Arbor in 1852 with his wife, Anna Mary, and settled in Scio Township. He also owned Central Brewery at 724 N. Fifth Ave. until the Panic of 1873 forced him out of business.
The Court Tavern was established in 1933 by Dan and Sam Sekaros at 108 Huron St.
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission was founded December 15, 1933
After Prohibition ended, the Michigan Union Tap Room was a busy place; I wonder if they checked for "ID."
Ulrich's opened in 1934; Ulrich Bonnell Phillips, History Professor at the University of Michigan, 1911-1929, died in 1934
The Detroit Tigers began their Spring Training facility at Lakeland, FL; it became known at Tigertown
Tecumseh Products was founded in 1934 by Raymond Herrick (Family Feud)
The Martha Washington Theatre in Ypsilanti in 1934 at Washington & Pearl St.
Father Charles Coughlin, a Catholic Priest in Royal Oak, had a radio show on WJR that started in 1926; his show peaked in popularity by attracting 30 million listeners, and he received over 10,000 letters daily, he was a vocal supporter of President Roosevelt, and spoke against the Klu Klux Klan and communism
On April 4, 1934, Louise Van Ameringen died
On April 19, 1934, the surgeon's picture was taken of the Loch Ness Monster
On April 28, 1934, Frederick Cain, son of Ypsilanti Assistant Postmaster, killed Mr. & Mrs. Carl Stockdale as they walked across Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti
Hooper Ratings began in 1934
Michigan won the 1934 and 1935 NCAA Golf Championships under the leadership of Head Golf Coach Ray Courtright
Lee Wigg won the State 440 Yard Run Championships with a time of 51.4; he was also a Golden Gloves boxer
Egbert "Eck" Stanger began working at the Ann Arbor News as Chief Photographer in 1934; he was an Ann Arbor High School 1926 graduate who didn't miss a home Michigan football game, 1927-1973. His brother, Roland, an avid debater and 1927 graduate, became a law professor at the University of Indiana.
The National Firearms Act was enacted on June 26, 1934 in an effort to curb gangland crime during the Prohibition Era, and provide a national database for gun registration
On June 28, 1934, the National Housing Act was passed as part of the New Deal; however, the intent of the act was to help people with making housing and mortgages more affordable during the Depression, but redlining from the passage of the act caused significant problems in racial segregation (Redlining Maps) Nadine Brown on Redlining
On July 22, 1934, John Dillinger died; he robbed at least 24 banks after serving 10 years in prison, 1924-1933 (John Dillinger, Public Enemy Number One)
The Soap Box Derby began in 1934 at Akron, OH (Ann Arbor Soap Box Derby)
Pretzel Bell opened in 1934; the photo above shows the Pretzel Bell in 1937. Grocers John and Ralph Neeland founded the Pretzel Bell, but sold it to Clint Castor in 1942. The tradition of many University of Michigan students began to go to the Pretzel Bell on their 21st birthday to drink to inebriation
In 1934, the Portsmouth, Ohio Spartans franchise moved to Detroit and became the Detroit Lions, and played their games at the University of Detroit Stadium until 1938 when Briggs Stadium was completed
On September 5, 1934, the Cleveland Torso Murderer began killing as many as 20 victims, 1934-1938
Wallace Fard Muhammad, Co-Founder of the Nation of Islam, disappeared in 1934 at Detroit
Haab's opened in Ypsilanti in 1934 at 18 W. Michigan Ave. as Haab Brothers Cafe; Oscar and Otto Haab were the owners, and Oscar also owned the Old German Restaurant in Ann Arbor. Otto Haab was an attorney in Ann Arbor, 1910-1957.
James Crapo Cristy won the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1934; he was the first swimmer to win the recognition; he won a bronze medal in the 1932 Olympics in the 1500 Meter Freestyle
Things got "ugly" for Michigan football in 1934 as they finished in last place in the Western Conference with a 1-7 overall record while being shut out 5 times; their sole win was 9-2 over Georgia Tech at Michigan Stadium on October 20. It was Michigan's 7th losing season, and last since 1928.
Washtenaw Dairy opened in 1934 by Edwin Laubengayer at 602 S. Ashley St.
On October 1, 1934, the Gloria Vanderbilt Custody Trial began
Raymond Gimmey, 26, killed his wife, Ida, 24, after hitting her in the throat after a quarrel in October; he was given probation for manslaughter by Judge George Sample on November 2
In October, 1934, Senator Gerald Nye spoke at the Michigan Union; he warned about munition makers and profiting during wars. ACLU's Roger Baldwin spoke the same week. Professor Lowell Carr urged all Michigan faculty to join the AFL and unionize.
Eberbach Drugs at Fourth & Liberty
There were over 1865 labor union strikes in 1934 involving 1.4 million workers
The Song, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, was composed by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie; also, Winter Wonderland was composed in 1934
It Happened One Night was the top grossing film of 1934; Villa, Villa, Cleopatra, and The Barretts of Wimpole Street were other popular movies
The Mademoisselle Shoppe at 1108 South University in 1935
On January 16, 1935, Ma Barker and her son Fred were killed by the FBI at Ocklawaha, Florida; she was one of the nation's most notorious criminals with criminal activity with her sons dating back to 1910 (Ma Barker and Other Public Enemies)
E. Reed Ludlow helped organize the Mud Bowl between Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Delta Theta fraternities in a touch football game on Homecoming Day on October 27
Boxing at Yost
University of Michigan President Ruthven cut 95 positions and imposed pay cuts of 6-10% due to the depression in 1935
George Gallup founded the Gallup Poll in 1935
Richard Streicher Jr. murdered on March 8, 1935, case went unsolved
Dewey Street Gang in 1935 Front row, L-R- Shirley Gram, Roberta McKenzie, Colon McKenzie, Jack Goodwin, Allan Pearsall, Rudy Rusche, Bob Shaltis, Jimmy Simpson, Ray Haines & Billy Simpson.
Second row, L-R - Kirk Hunt (kneeling), Ben Cope, Harry Goodwin, Kenneth McKenzie, George Walz, Jr., Fred Pearsall, LoMar Haines, & Virginia Rusche. Standing, L-R - Ted Heusel & Harrison Caswell. DSG Members not pictured included: Gill Caswell, Bill Courtright, Fred Heddle, Ernie Lennon & Jim Zoll.
Ralph Gerganoff designed and built St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in 1935 at 414 N. Main St.
The Ann Arbor Maternal Health Clinic was founded in 1935 at 738 N. Main St. by Dr. Inez Wisdom and her companion, Gertrude Griffin, after a committee was established in 1932. Many of the clinic's expenses were funded by the Ann Arbor Community Fund.
Officer Clifford "Sid" Stang was murdered on March 21, 1935 by William “Shorty” Padgett who was later paroled on December 23, 1949; over 2,000 people attended Stang's funeral
Delhi Bridge in the 1930s
Leo Burnett, a 1914 graduate at the University of Michigan, founded The Burnett Company in 1935 at The Palmer House in Chicago; he was named by Time Magazine in 1999 as one of the most influential people of the century. His advertising campaigns included Tony the Tiger, Charlie the Tuna, the Marlboro Man, the lonely Maytag repairman, United Airlines "Fly the Friendly Skies," Allstate's "Good Hands," the Pillsbury Doughboy, the Jolly Green Giant, Morris the Cat, and other clients included McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Hallmark, etc.
On March 30, 1935, Golden Gloves Boxing Champion, Archie Moore, died in a head-on collision at Packard and Stone School
Truman Tibbals purchased Drake's Sandwich Shop in 1935; two women below enjoy a laugh at Drake's on May 14, 1937
Go To The Head of the Class began to be marketed in 1935
On April 6, 1935, some of Chelsea's oldest residents at the Methodist Episcopal "Old People's Home" ranged from 90-93
Washington and Main April, 1935
On May 25, 1935, Jesse Owens set or tied World Records at Ferry Field with a 9.4 100 yard dash, 20.3 in the 220 yard dash, 24'9.5" Long Jump, and 22.6 in the 220 yard low hurdles.; Summer, 1936, Owens won 4 gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics (The Greatest 45 minutes in Sports)
By 1935, there were over 22 million radios in homes across America, and over a million radios were installed in cars
Groomes Beach at Whitmore Lake in 1935 was a popular public resort venue in Washtenaw County to cool off in the Summer
In 1935, it was estimated that there were over 144,000 children in orphanages across America during the Depression
Lobotomies were used to treat the mentally ill in 1935; over 40,000 lobotomies were performed in the United States until these were discontinued after World War II
Bill's Drive-Inn was established in Ypsilanti in 1935
The Geddes bridge collapsed July, 1935
On July 30, 1935, Mendeville Zenge, 26, drove to Ann Arbor from Kirksville, MO and kidnapped Dr. Walter Bauer, 38, at the Jennings House on 1142 Catherine St. where he was taking Summer classes, and forced him to drive to Chicago where he castrated him, and left him to bleed to death. Zenge took "revenge" for Bauer ending a 7 year engagement with his childhood sweetheart, Louise Schaffer, 23, as they were to be married on July 27; however, she left him to have an affair with Bauer who she met 5 months prior, and married 3 hours prior to the kidnapping. Zenge got a sentence of life in prison; he died at the age of 80 at Quincy, Illinois.
A plane crashed in Jerusalem Township August, 1935
On August 14, 1935, the Social Security Administration was created; President Roosevelt held his 4th Fireside Chat on Social Security
YMCA Basketball in 1935
On September 10, 1935, Huey "The Kingfish" Long was assassinated at the age of 42 by Dr. Carl Weiss, 29; the outspoken populist democrat was Governor and U.S. Senator of Louisiana
The vaccine for Yellow Fever was developed in 1935
Fall, 1935, Michigan had 288 foreign students enrolled from 58 countries; there were 12,189 students enrolled at the University of Michigan with 57.5% from the State of Michigan
Jackson Road paving neared completion on September 19, 1935
Harvey Smith, Michigan Track Captain, won the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1935
Michigan finished the 1935 football season with a 4-4 record; they won four straight after losing the season opener to Michigan State, 6-25, but then lost their final 3 games while being shut out and outscored, 0-81. National Champion Minnesota humiliated Michigan in Ann Arbor, 40-0. Many wanted a coaching change.
The Arcade Cafeteria in 1935
South Lyon in 1935
Fleischmann's Yeast Hour with Rudy Vallee was the most popular radio show of 1935
On November 1, 1935, the Timiskaming earthquake in Western Quebec of 6.1 on the Richter Scale left Ann Arborites feeling tremors
Parker Road looking north from Shield Rd. November, 1935
Mutiny on the Bounty was the top grossing film of 1935; Top Hat and The Bride of Frankenstein were other popular movies
On December 3, 1935, Keith Filo Galpin appeared in a Ripley's Believe It or Not cartoon nationally in newspapers; Keith was 6, and a student at Frains Lake School at the time. He later graduated from University High School in 1947. He was the eighth succeeding son of the eldest son in the Galpin family who lived in a historic family farm house at 6820 Plymouth Rd. in Superior Township. It was originally constructed in the 1830s by Philo Galpin. Nothing Less Than a Miracle
Burton Tower construction in 1935
January 4, 1936 fire on 311 S. State St. Wild Building $100,000 damage.
Harry Bennett’s daughter, Gertrude, 17, eloped after it was thought she was kidnapped on January 5, 1936.
Ann Arbor Airport in 1936
Consumer Reports began publishing January, 1936
A truck fell off a bridge on U.S. 112 at Lima Center February, 1936
On February 17, 1936, the Ann Arbor Savings and Commercial Bank was formed with a merger of the Farmer & Mechanics Bank, Ann Arbor Savings Bank, and First National Bank; Rudolph E. Reichert resigned as State of Michigan Banking Commissioner to become its President with former Presidents of each bank, William L. Walz and Robert Gauss, becoming Vice-Presidents. 17 members of the new Board of Directors included University of Michigan faculty and administration as well as prominent Ann Arbor businessmen. Walz turned down the State Banking Commissioner offer.
Wagner's April, 1936 at 303 S. State St.
Horatio J. Abbott died on April 24, 1936; he was a University of Michigan student in 1899, but didn't graduate, a member of the Ann Arbor City Council, 1905-1907, Register of Deeds, 1908-1913, Postmaster, 1915-1923, and State Democratic Party Chairman, 1924-1928. He was President of Abbott Gasoline Co., Director of the Farmers & Mechanics Bank, founder of Artificial Ice Co., President of the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce, President of the YMCA, etc.
Chuck Kocsis won the NCAA Championship at Glenview, IL; he also won Big Ten Championships in 1934 and 1936, and the Michigan Wolverines won the NCAA Championships in 1934 and 1935 under Coach Ray Courtright who led Michigan to 5 straight Big Ten titles, 1932-1936
Main and Washington May, 1936
Walter Bietila became the first University of Michigan student to participate in the Winter Olympics in 1936 in ski jumping
Rackham Building was built in 1936 for $2.5 million; it replaced the graduate school that existed since 1912
The Model Airplane Club at the steps of University High School in 1936 on East University
Dave's Tire & Battery on Broadway in 1936
By 1936, 75% of all homes in American were equipped with a radio
Pepsi-Cola introduced the 12 oz. bottle
Moving the Earhart Manor in 1936; it was purchased in 1917 by Harry Boyd Earhart. Harry and Carrie Earhart established the Earhart Foundation in 1929.
Ann Arbor Brewing Company on Fourth Street August, 1936
Ypsilanti Post Office in 1936
On April 18, 1936 Champions Day was celebrated to commerate the Detroit Tigers first World Championship on October 7, 1935, the Detroit Lions First NFL Championship on December 15, 1935, the Detroit Red Wings First Stanley Cup on April 11, 1936 plus the rise of Joe Louis in boxing who earned the Most Outstanding Athlete in 1935. Many oustanding Michigan sports achievements were recognized at the event including Michigan Diving Champion, Richard Degener, who won the gold medal in the 1936 Olympics
A Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament was held at the Ann Arbor Armory January, 1936
The Ann Arbor Daily News Building May, 1936 following construction in 1935 and 1936
Richard J. Mann won a contest sponsored by the Ann Arbor News in 1936, and earned a first place prize of $5,000 as Ann Arbor High School adopted The Pioneers as their nickname; Mann later was elected to the school board
In 1936, the Farmers and Mechanics Bank merged with the Ann Arbor Savings Bank to create Ann Arbor Savings and Commercial Bank under the leadership of Rudolph Reichert
Gauss Baking on Hill St. March 24, 1936
Broadway Bridge April, 1936
Ann Arbor Jaycees began in 1936
On May 6, 1936, the Hindenburg Disaster (Newsreel)
On May 12, 1936, Buck Ruxton was executed; bodies of two women that he murdered were discovered on September 29, 1935 (Buck Ruxton: The Ravine Bodies Mystery)
Main Street in Chelsea in 1936
The Old German Restaurant was opened in 1936; and Wilhelm and Christian Metzger opened Metzger's Restaurant on 203 E. Washington two blocks away (Hoelzle's Butcher Shop and Metzger's Restaurant)
Ann Arbor High School won the state golf championship in 1936
Marcellus Scott, 13, won the Ann Arbor Marbles Tournament over 25 competitors held at Yost Field House on May 23, 1936 and represented the city on June 22 at the National Marble Tournament in Geneva, WI
Zwerdling's Fur Store in 1936
Argus was founded in Ann Arbor in 1936 as International Research Corporation (Argus Camera Timeline)
Richard Degener won a gold medal at the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany; Taylor Drysdale finished 4th in the 100 meter backstroke in swimming. Sam Stoller, Jim Cristy, and Jack Kalsey who set a world record in the 200 yard breaststroke in 1937 also participated. Stoller was held out of the 4 x 100 relay although he qualified by Olympic Track Coach Lawson Robertson because he was a Jew, and apparently political pressure affected Robertson's decision to replace Stoller and Marty Glickman, both Jews, with Jesse Owens and Ralph Metcalfe. Stoller tied a World Indoor Record in the 60 yard dash with a time of 6.1 in March, and also long jumped 23'10" earlier in the year. Stoller returned to Michigan where he won the 100 yard dash at the Big Ten and NCAA Championships in 1937; his best official time was 9.5, and he ran 9.4 unofficially.
West Side Dairy in 1936
In 1936, a legislative Bill was introduced in Congress allowing the American people to vote on going to war
On June 15, 1936, the Frisinger Land Company donated the land that became Frisinger Park to the City of Ann Arbor
On June 18, 1936, Lucky Luciano was sentenced to 30-50 years in prison after a trial prosecuted by Thomas Dewey; Luciano rose to power during prohibition, and murdered Salvadore Maranzano in 1931 to become the head of the New York gangster organization, La Cosa Nostra. (Lucky Luciano and The Mob and New York Mafia Wars)
On June 30, 1936, Betty Baker, wife of Patrolman Albert Baker, killed roomer, Clarence Schneider after a quarrel
State Street in 1936
Bravo Products at 327 E. Hoover July, 1936; it later became Michigan Neon Company in 1955, then Purchase Radio Supply
From July 8-14, 1936, temperatures in the Metro Detroit area including Ann Arbor soared to 100+ degrees with a high of 104 while it got to 111 in Saginaw; there were 364 people in Metro Detroit that died of heat, 570 people in the State of Michigan, and over 5,000 people nationally during the ordeal. Heatwave of 1936 Three of the Five driest years ever recorded in Michigan were 1930, 1933, 1934, 1936 and 1939 were the worst years, but 1936 was the worst. Croswell in Sanilac County only recorded 15 inches of rain the entire Summer. Dust Bowl
On July 17, 1936, Spanish Civil War resulted in fascist, Francisco Franco, gaining control; it was estimated that 500,000 to 1 million people died in the conflicts from 1936-1939. University of Michigan students protested March 23-25, 1936
The Great Purge began in Russia August, 1936; between 700,000 to 1.2 million people were murdered during the political massacre by the Bolsheviks through March, 1938 (Stalin and The Great Purge)
Schutzenbunk Park was offered to the City of Ann Arbor August, 1936; it was renamed Fritz Park in honor of Michael J. Fritz
Victor Hugo Green, a New York mailman, began to publish the Negro Motorist Green Book in 1936; it continued through 1964, and listed the Allenel and American Hotels along with Mrs. Dickson's tourist home at 144 Hill St. as Ann Arbor destinations
Fred Lawton and Earl Moore on the 25th anniversary of writing the song, Varsity September, 1936
Harvey W. Patton, Michigan Track Captain and quartermiler, won the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1936; he went on to become Managing Editor of the Detroit News
Michigan began the 1936 Football Season losing to Michigan State in the opener for the 3rd season in a row, and finished a dismal 1-7 just as they did in 1934; they could only muster 36 points in 8 games as the Wolverines were shut out 3 times. Their only win was 13-0 over Columbia on October 24. Arch Rival Minnesota won their second National Championship in a row although they were upended by Northwestern for the conference title. Ralph Aigler forced Athletic Director Yost to hire Heartley Anderson to coach the line. The AP Poll was initiated to determine the NCAA Football Champion.
William Smeaton celebrated his 100th birthday in October, 1936
On October 9, 1936, Wines Field had their first night game under the lights, Ann Abor High School tied Ferndale, 6-6
Judge George Washington Sample October, 1936; he served as Circuit Court Judge for six terms, 1917-1945, and presided over several "high profile" cases including the Torch Murder Trial in 1931, the stock market crash with the re-opening of banks and bank holiday procedures, the Streicher murder, 1937, Padgett Trial, 1935-36, Gimmey Trial, 1934-35, etc. He came to Ann Arbor from Iowa, and was a teacher prior to being elected as County Treasurer in Van Buren County in Iowa for 8 years. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1901; he was one of the hardest workers in the state. A 1943 survey conducted showed he sat on the bench 311 days handling 254 cases while the average judge in Michigan sat for 203 days handling an average of 88 cases. Judge Sample resided at 406 Packard, and passed away on May 16, 1945 at the age of 76.
A Liberty Bell replica attracted a lot of attention in Ann Arbor in 1936
On October 23, 1936, the Axis Powers were formed between Italy, Germany, Japan, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, and Thailand; the Anti-Comintern Pact was signed on November 25, 1936
On October 29, 1936, Howard Holmes, President of Chelsea Milling Company, died at the age of 50 after falling 30 feet down a passenger elevator shaft of a grain storage tower; he was President of the Michigan Millers Association, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1907. He was first cousin to Royal Copeland
On November 3, 1936, President Franklin Roosevelt was re-elected in a landslide win over Al Landon; there were over 45 million Americans who voted out of over 80 million eligible voters.
Dixboro Garage in 1936
On November 18, 1936, the cornerstone laying for Slauson Junior High School
Burton Tower built by Albert Kahn opened November, 1936; the carillon arrived on September 17 from England, and the first concert was held on December 4, 1936. The Bourdon Bell above is 12 tons, and the largest of the 53.
Goodhew Fine Flowers Christmas Display in 1936 at 225 E. Liberty St.; Alfred Goodhew ran his father, James, operations that began in 1886
Major Bowes Amateur Hour was the most listened to radio program of 1936
Modern Times was the top grossing film of 1936; San Francisco and The Great Ziegfeld were other popular movies
On January 2, 1937, Carriage Manufacturer Ernst Wurster died; he was an Ann Arbor High School graduate in 1901, elected to the Board of Supervisors in 1913, and was elected President of the City Council in 1915, and became Mayor when Charles Sauer died, and served through 1921. He was elected Washtenaw County Sheriff, 1926-1928.
Betty Baker, 30, on January 7, the Betty Baker Trial finished on January 14 with a life sentence after she murdered boarder, Clarence "Cub"Schneider, 24, following an argument after she picked him up at Davenport's restaurant at 111 W. Huron St. when she took him to a location off Wagner Road. She said she only wanted to scare him, and change his sarcastic attitude. Schneider was a friend of her husband, Albert, and resided at their home at 1804 Jackson Rd.; Albert was a police officer.
January 14, 1937 Ann Arbor members of the National Guard were activated for the Flint Sit-Down Strike; it began December 30, 1936 and ended February 11, 1937
On January 18, 1937, Henry and his son, Edsel Ford, made the cover of Life Magazine; Edsel died six years later in 1943 at the age of 49 of stomach cancer
Texaco Town with Eddie Cantor was the most listened to radio program of 1937 in America
In 1937, Harlow Whittemore, Director of the Arboretum, and Henry Curtis proposed a vision for a park system that became Public Act #147 in 1939 establishing the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority; the funding of their vision began in 1942
Ann Arbor Park System grew to 189 acres with the inclusion of the 120 acre Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, 100 acre Municipal Golf Course on Fuller Rd., Allmendinger, Forest, Frisinger, Fritz, Longshore, and Plymouth Parkway.
Ann Arbor High School implemented Intramural Hockey in 1937
Main at Packard in 1937
Schumm's was established at Chelsea in 1937
By 1937, the divorce rate in America was 19%, and doubled the rates from 1907-1915
Inauguration Day was changed to January 20th in 1937; it had been March 4 since 1793 when George Washington had his second inauguration
Weber's Restaurant opened in 1937 on Washtenaw near Platt Rd.; he moved it to Jackson Rd. in 1939, and to its present location in 1956
National Guard members returned to their post on February 18, 1937 after quelling the Flint Sit-Down Strike
By 1937, the Washtenaw County Road Commission maintained 1,411 miles of road
Varsity Laundry and Evergreen Tavern Bowling Teams in 1937; Evergreen Tavern was at 2404 Dexter Ave.
Ann Arbor added a 100 acre Municipal Golf Course near Island Park and Fuller Road in 1937; Frisinger Park was also added
The Staeblers celebrated their 62nd anniversary on February 22, 1937
School Girls Glen at the Arboretum in 1937 (The Vanishing of School Girls Glen)
Ann Arbor High School Wrestlers and Swimmers in 1937; the wrestling program started in 1935 when Michigan Wrestling Coach, Cliff Keen, sent three of his "boys" over to start the program, Harold Nichols, Paul "Bo" Cameron and Alvin Rubin. The swim team used to practice at the YMCA, Michigan Union Pool, and the IM Building until their own facility was built in 1956. The wrestlers also came down to practice at the IM Building with the Michigan wrestlers. Bill Courtright (front row, second from the left) , son of Michigan Golf Coach, Ray Courtright, went on to become a State Champion at the first High School State Championship in 1939, but also a NCAA Champion in 1946 after service in World War II; he is the only Ann Arbor native to win a NCAA Wrestling Championship.
A farm auction at the Gilbert Farm on April 1, 1937
Former Mayor Walter Sadler on May 13, 1937 with C.H. McKinley to support the Kiwanis Drive for crippled children; Sadler was a University of Michigan Civil Engineering Professor, 1925-1929 before earning a law degree at the University of Michigan in 1930; He served two terms on the City Council, 1933-1937, and Mayor, 1937-1941. Sadler came to Ann Arbor after graduating from the University of Illinois in 1913 and earning a Master's degree at M.I.T. He became an Associate Professor in 1933, and a Professor in 1941 at the University of Michigan; he published 4 books and authored over 40 articles in the fields of engineering and law. He also served in both World War I and World War II as a Lieutenant Colonel. His son, Walter R. Sadler. lost his life in World War II in the Summer of 1944.
In 1937, Melvin and Gail Ivory founded the Ivory Photo Engraving Company at 1030 East University; Mel Ivory graduated from Ann Arbor High School and the University of Michigan in 1931, and worked part-time for his uncle, Percy Mack, at Calkins-Fletcher Drug Company as a photo finisher
Bennett's Castle was finished in 1937 on Geddes Road; Harry Bennett purchased the land in 1927, but continued to modify the house to provide escapes from every conceivable type of attack
Barton Boathouse in 1937
Saline Veterinarian Alfred Daniels also was the town's oldest person in 1937
A bequest from the Goodyear family, Dr. J.J. and Mrs. Goodyear, made possible an animal shelter for the Ann Arbor Human Society on July 14, 1937 on Barber Drive north of Dexter Rd.
North Territorial Road in 1937 on the way to Portage Lake
Hamburg Manufacturing in 1937
The First Presbyterian Church was built in 1937 on 1432 Washtenaw Avenue
Daniel Haas at his grocery store at 114 W. Liberty St. March, 4, 1937
Wines Field tracksters from Ann Arbor High School in 1937
Ann Arbor High School Golfers in 1937
Lydia Volz in front of her restaurant, Five Point Place, at Saline in 1937. Lydia Volz sold 50 cent chicken dinners on Sundays in 1937 at the Five Point Place in Saline. Chris and Lydia Volz moved from Ann Arbor to Saline in 1928. They temporarily lived in the Bowen house across the street. They purchased the property from the corner east to the Carl Kluwe residence. They built Five Point Place restaurant and later lived in the 100-year-old house just east of the lunchroom. Chris ran the gas station and Lydia ran the lunchroom and they both were involved in renting the seven cabins to travelers. Volz's White Star Service was located on the corner of East Michigan Avenue and North Maple. Christian and Lydia Volz were owners. White Star Gasoline was the forerunner to Mobilgas (Socony Vacuum Oil Co.).
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, the first female Superhero in comics, made her debut in Wags #1 January, 1937
Krispy Kreme donuts were established in 1937
White Palace Restaurant in Ypsilanti in 1937 at 7 E. Michigan Ave.; one could buy an extra large T-Bone Steak with potatoes and a slice of bread for 75 cents
This pooch got a good going over by his veterinarian in 1937 on Coler Road
The vaccine for typhus was developed in 1937
College Shoe Repair was established on William Street in Ann Arbor
Look Magazine began in 1937
The Dunbar Center moved to 420 N. Fourth Ave. at Kingsley in 1937; the home of Charles Godfrey, founder of Godfrey Moving & Storage who died in 1928, was donated for the program by his son, Homer. Douglas Williams was elected President, and the mission became broader to serve the needs of the entire negro community. Williams was the first negro elected to the Ann Arbor School Board in 1945, and served for 12 years.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered as the first Disney film in 1937; it was the top grossing film of 1937, The Good Earth, One Hundred Men and a Girl, and Topper were other popular movies
The first Michigras was held at the University of Michigan; it was a carnival at Yost Field House with a parade in the city, the above pic is from the 1938 event.
The Detroit Red Wings won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1937 and 1936
Dixie Gas at the corner of Ashley and Huron on March 29, 1937
Shorts School at Bridgewater April, 1937
On May 7, 1937, the Hindenberg Disaster occured with 36 dead
Chelsea built a new post office May, 1937
Mayor Sadler and several Ann Arbor businessmen swapping keys at the JCC Model home on 2120 Brockman Ave.
Delhi School on May 22, 1937
The Diag June, 1937 with a more formal dress code
Mayor Walter Clifford Sadler June 8, 1937; he taught civil engineering at the University of Michigan, 1925-1959, and was elected to City Council in 1933 prior to becoming Mayor, 1937-1941
Charles Baird checked into the Michigan Union June, 1937. Baird was Michigan's first Athletic Director, 1899-1909, graduated in 1895 after being Football Manager, 1893-1895, and donated $50,000 (increased to $70,000 later) for the Baird Carillon at the Burton Tower in 1935. The two Union employees at the left are Stanley G. Waltz, Union manager, who later became a sheriff in New York state, and night clerk Creighton R. Coleman, who is former majority leader of the Michigan Senate and now a Calhoun county circuit judge and husband of Judge Mary Coleman, recently elected to the Michigan Supreme Court. Third from left is Fielding H. Yost, former U-M coach and athletic director; and the others, left to right: Dean of Students Joseph A. Bursley; Prof. Henry C. Anderson; Baird; Arthur W. Stace, editor of The News; U-M President Alexander G. Ruthven, and the Ann Arbor attorney George J. Burke. Baird passed away at the age of 74 on November 30, 1944. (Charles Baird-Old News)
Clinton in the 1930s
On June 22, 1937, Detroiter Joe Louis knocked out James Braddock in the 8th round at Comiskey Park in Chicago to win the Heavyweight Boxing Championship; he retained the title for 13 years until he lost in 1950 to Ezzard Charles
University of Michigan Commencement at Ferry Field in 1937
Amelia Earhart disappeared on July 2, 1937
Who says the first Ann Arbor Art Fair was in 1960? Here is a pic of the Ann Arbor News Booth at the Art Fair July, 1937
On July 21, 1937, an explosion on Hoover Street near the Intramural Building occured after a short-circuit in an electric power line ignited sewer gas which had accumulated in a manhole.
On August 3, 1937, Ann Arbor had its first "sit down" strike at American Broach; the strike lasted 36 hours at 408 W. Washington St.
Rolla Finley became the new Principal at Slauson August, 1937; he was Principal at Mack School, 1923-1937, and served Ann Arbor from 1923-1951
Johnny Gee won the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1937; Gee was 6'9" and a Center and Captain on the Michigan Basketball Team, but also excelled in baseball where he struck out 21 batters June, 1937. Gee was the tallest person to play Major League Baseball until Randy Johnson in 1988.
Michigan lost to Michigan State in the 1937 season opener for the fourth season in a row, 14-19; after a 0-3 start, Kipke's squad responded with 4 wins in a row, but lost their final game to Ohio State, 0-21, at Michigan Stadium. The Buckeyes shut out the Wolverines four seasons in a row, 1934-1937. Michigan also had their longest losing streak in their history of 7 games from October 31, 1936 when they lost to Illinois, 6-9, to October 16, 1937 when they lost to Minnesota, 6-39; the streak ended when they beat Iowa, 7-6, on October 23.
Don Siegel, a Royal Oak High School graduate, entered the University of Michigan as a freshman Fall, 1936 at the age of 35; he was a state champion swimmer in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle, and lettered in football and track in high school. He lettered at Michigan in football, 1936-1938, and swimming, and was Freshman Boxing Champion, State Novice Champion, and defeated the national champion in 1938 in the Detroit Youth Organization Championship. Siegel came to Ann Arbor to major in engineering.
The Humane Society Ambulance in 1937
On October 1, two bodies were found on Plymouth Road in an abandoned automobile; they turned out to be Adelle McHenry, 53, and her son, James McHenry. Ruth McHenry who suffered from dementia praecox shot both, and then took her own life, and wounded her other brother, Donald, 14. Ypsilanti Attorney, James McHenry was not home at the time of the shootings. Her other sister, Marie, was attending Law School at the University of Michigan at the time, and expected something like this to happen over the past five years.
Storytime at the Dunbar Center October, 1937
A football pep meeting in 1937 resulting an a mob of 2,000 who marched on the Michigan Theater causing damage; they had to be dispersed with tear gas and three were arrested, but not prosecuted. It was the first student riot in 8 years since 1929.
Michigan Union view in 1937
The Allen-Rumsey House October, 1937 was the first jewel of West Quadrangle
The Chase and Sanborn Hour with Edgar Bergen was the most popular radio show in America, 1937-1942
On November 13, 1937, the Chelsea Community Fair was held at the Public School Auditorium at the corner of East and Harrison
On December 9, 1937 Harry Kipke was fired by Michigan as Football Coach; Ralph Aigler began a lengthy search for his successor with the longest football coaching search in Michigan athletic history with nearly 40 interviews conducted over the two month period. Detroit Coach, Gus Dorias, was the early favorite of the press, and City College of New York Football Coach, Benny Friedman, former Michigan All-American Quarterback, 1923-1925, and All-Pro, was the sentimental and fan favorite. Friedman owned the NFL record at that time with 66 TD passes.
Tuberculosis shots administered December, 1937
The Nanjing Massacre occurred on December 13, 1937; it lasted 6 weeks, and Japan killed as many as 200,000 Chinese civilians. The U.S. Gunboat, Panay, was also destroyed killing 3 American soldiers.
Fire at University of Michigan West Engine Shop December 30, 1937
Navin Field was enlarged, and became Briggs Stadium in 1937 with a seating capacity of 52,416 for the Detroit Tigers; it was named after Ypsilanti's Walter Briggs. Brigg's Field was opened in 1938 in Ypsilanti for varsity baseball at Michigan Normal College as well.
The University of Michigan purchased a home at 1027 E. Huron Street January, 1938; it would become the Psychological Clinic
Snow plower at Division and Huron Street January, 1938
Golden Gloves Boxing January, 1938 at the Ann Arbor Armory
Parking has always been a problem in Downtown Ann Arbor, even February, 1938 with this protest on parking meters
A view of the University Hospital February, 1938 from the Municipal Golf Course on Fuller Road
On February 10, 1938, Navy Coach, Tom Hamilton, was initially voted in as Michigan's new football coach; however, President Ruthven had the Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athletics reconvene and revote, and Princeton Coach, Fritz Crisler, who initially rejected Aigler's offer, was named as the new coach. Crisler hired Biggie Munn on March 1, 1938 to coach the Wolverine line.
Skating at West Park in 1938
Detroit Edison Basketball Team in 1938; they played their games at the Ann Arbor High School gym
Ernie's Black and White Shop on Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti was a favorite place for ice cream in 1938
Ruth Graves Wakefield was credited with inventing the chocolate chip cookie in 1938
Dominic and Ernie Dascola took over Groomwell's Barber and Beauty Salon at 615 E. Liberty St. in 1938 after Dominic earned a degree from the University of Michigan in 1932 and a Master's Degree in Linguistics in 1936 while Ernie earned a degree from Michigan Normal College; Dascola Barbers expanded to have shops on 611 E. University, Maple Village, and Arborland as son, Bob, became licensed in 1966. The shop relocated in 2002 to 304 S. State St. Dominic Dascola retired in 1995, and died in 2008.
Reuben Leon Kahn, University of Michigan Serologist in 1938; he worked in Ann Arbor, 1928-1957. He hired Albert Wheeler as an associate in 1954, and Wheeler became the first African-American to be named to a tenure-track position at the University. Reuben Kahn Papers
State Liquor Store was destroyed by fire on Feburary 24, 1938
Bridge on Geddes Road in 1938 near where Huron Parkway meets Geddes today
Former University of Michigan Regent, James Murfin, 1918-1937, donated the Murfin Gate January, 1938. Murfin practiced law in Detroit, 1897-1908; he was a member of the State Senate, 1901-1903, and Circuit Court Judge, 1908-1912, and President of the Michigan State Bar Association, 1920-1921. Murfin married actress, Jane Macklem (Cowl) in 1907, and was an attorney for Henry Ford. (Murfin Papers)
The Socialist Worker's Party was established January, 1938
Students and staff celebrated Jonathan Hildner's retirement on February 23, 1938; Hildner was born in Freedom Township on April 17, 1868, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1890, and taught German, 1891-1938
New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia came to Ann Arbor on February 26, 1938; the 5'2" former Congressman, 1917-1933, was Mayor, 1933-1945. The New York Municipal Airport dedicated in 1929 was renamed La Guardia Airport in 1953.
Whitney Hotel and Theatre in 1938
On March 7, 1938, Matt Mann and the University of Michigan Swim Team were featured in Life Magazine after defeating Yale for the National Championship
Many homes were moved in 1938 at Madison and Thompson plus Cheever Court to build West Quad ($112 Million makeover for West Quad)
On March 21, 1938, Carrie Dicken passed away; she taught at Ann Arbor Public Schools since 1894, and Dicken School was named in her honor. She was Principal at Perry School, 1902-1932, and champion of educating aliens. She resided at 1109 Wells.
On March 26, 1938, an article appeared in the Michigan Alumnus about Five Generations of Professor's Family Identified with the University of Michigan on Harlow Olin Whittemore; he was a Professor of Landscape Design, 1914-1959, Director of the Arboretum, 1934-1958. His daughter, Margaret, enrolled at the University of Michigan Fall, 1937. His father, William Franklin Whittemore, was employed at the University of Michigan by the Purchasing Department and the Storehouse; he lived at 3010 Geddes. His grandfather, James Olin Whittemore, graduated in the second graduating class at the University of Michigan in 1846; he served Iosco County as County Clerk, Postmaster, Register of Deeds, and Probate Judge. His great-grandfather, Gideon Olin Whittemore, moved to Pontiac in 1826, practiced law and became a judge in Oakland County, was a member of the first Board of Regents, 1837-1840, and Secretary of State for the State of Michigan, 1846-1848, and a member of the State Board of Education, 1852-1856; he later founded a Steam Saw Mill in Tawas City, and served as prosecuting attorney and judge in Iosco County, and established the first newspaper in the county in 1868.
Boy Scout Headquarters on 324 E. Huron St. on March 27, 1938
Devil Dogs Motorcycle Club in 1938
Briggs Stadium opened at Ypsilanti on the campus of Michigan Normal College in 1938
Mallory Thomas was the first African-American basketball letterman at Ann Arbor High School in 1937-38 season
On April 21, 1938, legislation was introduced in Congress to prohibit public drunkenness
4 Wings were added to the Ypsilanti State Hospital April 29, 1938 to increase capacity by 1,054 beds
Eli Gallup, Arthur Stace, Editor of the Ann Arbor News, and Joseph Arnet with the Washtenaw Stone May, 1938
Lincoln Memorial Statue was dedicated on May 4, 1938 in Ypsilanti
Rolland "Barney" Gainsley showing Chief Norman Cook a new portable radio in 1938
The Ypsilanti Ladies Literary Club in 1938
Michigan Theater in 1938
By 1938, Ann Arbor had 66 gas stations
University of Michigan Hospital in 1938
Action Comics was founded May, 1938 with Superman
Michigamua initiation on the front lawn of President Ruthven May, 1938 (Women at the University of Michigan-UM News Service produced in 1938)
The University Mall construction in front of the Michigan League May, 1938; it became known as the Ingalls Mall
Eugene Power founded University Microfilms in 1938; he pioneered microphotography, and produced rare books, dissertations, journals, newspapers, etc. on microfilm (Eugene B. Power Papers, 1937-1993)
Slauson held their first graduation June, 1938 (Ann Arbor School History)
Many people would ride through Hell to get to Ann Arbor; it is located in the Northern tip of Washtenaw County near Pinckney
The Fair Labor Standards Act was passed on June 25 , 1938 implementing a minimum wage and a 40 hour work week
On June 22, 1938, Andrew Staib and his wife were vacating the oldest home in Washtenaw County on M-11 to move to Manchester; the six-room log house was built in 1828. It was previously owned by the father of Mrs. Staib, Charles Uhl, a blacksmith, since 1850; he died in 1921 at the age of 97.
Katherine Dexter McCormick hired Emil Lorch to restore Gordon Hall in 1938; Lorch was former President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society
DAR Officers luncheon at the Farm Cupboard at 5400 Plymouth Rd. June, 1938; it would later become The Lord Fox
Earle Wilbur Dow June, 1938; Professor Dow graduated from Ann Arbor High School and the University of Michigan in 1891, and returned to Ann Arbor after teaching a year in Manistee, and taught history, 1892-1938, when he retired. Dow Papers He was a member of the Belvedere Club of Charlevoix, 1924-1938
Joe Louis knocked out German Max Schelling in the first round on June 22, 1938 at Yankee Stadium in New York to avenge an earlier defeat on June 19, 1936
Kennedy Family in 1938; Joe Kennedy left the Securities & Exchange Commission to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom by President Roosevelt
Fred, John, and Louis Elias opened Fred's Chili Bowl in 1938; it would later become part of the Big Boy chain which had its headquarters in Warren
Municipal Beach in 1938 (Old News)
German Park was established in 1938
A model plane ready to fly at Virginia Park in 1938
Construction began on Sportsman's Park at Stadium Blvd. & Liberty in 1938
The first game show, Spelling Bee, was broadcast in 1938
The Blue Book of Cooking was published in 1938 by the University of Michigan Alumnae (Date Night University of Michigan in 1938 and Picnic on the Huron River)
Scrabble was invented
Two popular Dairies in Ann Arbor in 1938 included Hirth and Wurster Dairy
City Officials Golf Match in 1938
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles began pubication in June, 1938 by the U.S. Department of Labor
Lodi Township Hall June, 1938
Alpha Rho Chi fire June, 1938
Harry Bennett lived in Bennett's Castle, 152 acres on Huron River Drive; he was Henry Ford's "right hand man" throughout the 1930s with the title of "personnel director." Bennett was a notorious strike-buster, and was involved in the Torch Murders along with many other news stories throughout the 1930s. He was to be a Ford heir, but was fired by Ford in 1945 after the death of his son, Edsel, in 1943. Bennett was a huge Michigan Football Fan, and provided cars for every coach on the football coaching staff during the Kipke Era. Bennett also employed many former Michigan Football players and Wolverine athletes. (Harry Bennett Old News) (YouTube of Bennett's Castle)
On June 17, 1938, the Rackham Building was dedicated; speakers included Bryson Horton, 1895 University of Michigan graduate engineering who invented the electrical safety switch, John Tatlock, former University of Michigan Professor, 1896-1916, and Astronomer Forest Ray Moulton
On June 17, 1938, Royal Copeland died; he was born at Dexter, graduated from Dexter High School, then the University of Michigan in 1889, taught at Sylvan township and the University of Michigan, 1895-1908, elected Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1901-1903, President of the Ann Arbor School Board, 1907-1908, and U.S. Senator, 1922-1938 (Copeland Papers) Find a Grave
Goldman Cleaners at 216 South State St.; it later became several restaurants including Zanzibar, Park Avenue Cafe and now Sava
Ann Arbor Fire Department bought a new Ladder Truck in 1938
The Francis J. Lapointe estate at 4138 Washtenaw Ave July, 1938 had "splash parties." (God and Man on Washtenaw Avenue)
Boule Boulevard in 1938
On July 8, 1938 Michigan executed Anthony Chebatoris at Milan Prison for the murder of Henry Porter during a bank robbery; he was the only man to be executed in Michigan as the death penalty was abolished in 1846
J.J. Hickey's Standard Oil in 1938 at Main & Catherine
Children making crafts at Waterworks Park at 398 7th Street Summer of 1938; the Park was excavated in 1936
Kiwanis-4H Club Picnic at Newport Beach Portage Lake August 1, 1938 drew over 500 people
On August 6, 1938, Levi Douglas Wines passed away at the age of 85; he taught mathematics at Ann Arbor High School, 1879-1928, for 50 years and was involved in athletics since 1884. Wines was also one of the founders and leaders of the Messiah Club/Choral Union and University of Michigan Musical Society in 1879, and the City of Ann Arbor Parks Commission in 1903; he graduated from Union School in 1870. Wines and his family donated the property that became Wines Field to the City of Ann Arbor.
Jane Winifred Gibbons Mote was the Jones School Principal in 1938; she worked in Ann Arbor since 1911, and was appointed Jones School Principal in 1929. She married Dr. Clarence Mote in 1949.
Casper Enkemann makes new bullets from old August, 1938; Enkemann was promoted to Ann Arbor Police Chief, 1946-1960
On August 6, 1938, Levi Douglas Wines passed away; he graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1870, and the University of Michigan in 1874 in engineering. Wines began teaching at Ann Arbor High School in 1879, and continued for 50 years until he resigned in 1930. Wines Field was named in his honor, 1915-1951, until it was sold to the University of Michigan and renamed Elbel Field
West Park Orchestra Shell dedication on August 14, 1938 (Construction of the Shell)
The Carnegie Library next to Ann Arbor High School on Washington & State Streets in 1938
Washtenaw County Court House in 1938
Fielding Yost in 1938
Famous People at the University of Michigan Video in 1938 with features on Fielding Yost, Chemistry Professor Moses Gomberg, Professor Cross, Shirley Wheeler Smith and his wife Sarah, Dean and Mechanical Engineering Professor Joseph Bursley, Dean Anderson, Business and Economics Professor, Margaret Elliot Tracy (Elliott Papers), Margaret Bell, Pharmacy Dean Edward Kraus, Dean, Architecture and Engineering Professor Herbert Sadler, and President Ruthven
Ann Arbor High Schoolers, John Leidy and Louis Wenger, survey puts September, 1938; Leidy would go on to play golf a the University of Michigan where he became Captain in 1942
Donovan School September, 1938
The mighty Ann Arbor High School Football team prepared for another season September, 1938; the team finished 4-3-1 on the season
John Townsend won the Big Ten Medal of Honor; he was All-Big Ten in basketball, 1935-1938, and recognized as an All-American, and played professionally until 1942. He was known at "Houdini of the Hardwood." He also earned varsity letters in track in the discus and shot put. He later became a lawyer, broadcaster and coach.
In Fritz Crisler's first season in 1938, Michigan climbed back near the top of the Western Conference with a 6-1-1 record; they lost a 6-7 nailbiter to Minnesota for the Brown Jug on October 15 in Minneapolis and tied Northwestern, 0-0, on November 12. Most importantly, they won their season opener against Michigan State on October 1, 14-0, and the season finale 18-0 over Ohio State in Columbus. Michigan finished #16 in the AP Poll. Crisler introduced the "Winged Helmet" against Michigan State on October 1st; it had been originally used by Ohio State, 1930-1934. (Michigan Football Uniform Timeline, 1867-1939) Football Saturday 1938
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Staebler Oil at 444 S. State Street in 1938
Fritz Park Shelter was established at 1454 Pauline St. October, 1938
Demolition of the Westminister House October, 1938 at 602 E. Huron St. The home was built in the early 1840s for Professor J. Louis Fasquelle.
Apple butter being made October, 1938 at the Zion Lutheran Church
The Committee of Band Formations plots strategies in 1938
Charles Diggs, the first negro State Senator in Michigan in 1937, spearheaded the Diggs Act for equal accommodations in 1938 and signed by Governor Frank Murphy. Diggs owned the largest funeral home in the state, the House of Diggs.
Dunbar Center in 1938
The International Center was founded at the University of Michigan in 1938 with J. Raleigh Nelson as its Director on the first floor of the Michigan Union
Minimum Wage Law began October, 1938
The War of the Worlds radio broadcast on October 30, 1938 by Orson Wells created mass panic across America with 12 million listeners
On November 1, 1938, William Goodyear died; he and his wife, Delia, resided at 1010 Lincoln Ave. near Burns Park
Armistice Day was recognized by the children at Eberbach School on November 11, 1938
Wesley Hall December, 1938 at State St. & Huron St.
Christmas Breakfast at the University of Michigan Martha Cook Women's Dormitory in 1938
The Adventures of Robin Hood was the top grossing film of 1938; Alexander's Rag Time Band, Test Pilot, Boys Town, and You Can't Take It With You were other popular movies
J.J. Quarry sold his drug store to Robert C. Bliss and Duane Eidison in 1939; they expanded into medical supplies
Walter Springer established an insurance agency at 206 E. Huron in 1939, but started his business in 1926; he served as President of the Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club in 1935, and Ann Arbor School Board President in 1948
In 1939, Ann Arbor Building and Loan Association was renamed Ann Arbor Federal Savings
January, 1939 Dickerson Market was at 810 Brown St.
Sledding at Huron Hills January, 1939
Buildings at 220, 222, and 224 Detroit St. at Catherine Street were demolished February, 1939; they were built between 1865-1875
New desks at St. Thomas were appreciated in 1939
On February 23, 1939, Frank Picard was appointed Federal Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Picard played Michigan Football, 1909-1911, and earned a law degree from Michigan in 1912. Picard continued on the bench until his death on February 28, 1963.
White Market in 1939 on the exterior, and the interior in 1948
Wade Ellis came to Ann Arbor in 1939; he earned a doctorate in Mathematics in 1944
In March, 1939, Frank Sinatra was signed by Bandleader Harry James; this launched his music, film and television career.
Capitol Market was at 123 E. Washington St. January, 1939
On March 2, 1939, Pope Pius XII was coronated; he passed away on October 9, 1958
Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, debuted March, 1939 in Detective Comics
On March 13, 1939, George J. Moe died of a heart attack at his store
Hi-Ho Silver, famous horse from The Lone Ranger, came to Ann Arbor on March 24, 1939 at the Masonic Temple steps with Frank Wilkinson, Carl Romig and Frank Wilson
On Easter Sunday April 9, 1939, Opera Singer, Marian Anderson, performed a concert with over 75,000 people in attendance at the Lincoln Memorial with millions listening on the radio nationwide as a result of an invitation of First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, after being denied by the DAR-Daughters of the American Revolution the right to perform at Constitutional Hall in Philadelphia in an act of blatant racism. Anderson was invited to perform there later in 1943.
Fox Tent & Awning at 624 S. Main Street and 617 S. Ashley April, 1939; Alex Fox started the business at Ypsilanti in 1920, and moved it to Ann Arbor in 1936. It closed December, 2010, and it was demolished in 2014.
Courthouse at Main & Huron May, 1939
Allenel Hotel in 1939
Asphalt work May, 1939 on Main Street
Sportsman's Park was dedicated May 26, 1939 on West Stadium just north of West Liberty. It was built by Frey Distributing Company (Christ and Walter Frey) who handled Pfeiffer, Oldbru and Buckeye beer. Oldbru became one of the best softball teams in the Midwest.
Ann Arbor Garden Club member, Mildred Keen, wife of Michigan Football and Wrestling Coach, Cliff Keen, talks with another member at Ferry Field
Irene Boyce was the City Recreation Director July, 1939
Motorcyle races in Scio Township brought a lot of excitement to the area July, 1939
World War II-1939-1945 caused over 405,000 American deaths with over 1 million Americans Wounded with 3% of the World Population dead, over 60 million although some estimates range from 50-85 million. Russia lost 27 million, China lost over 15 million, Germany buried 7 million, and Poland had 6 million people die which was 17% of their total population at that time. The Holocaust Genocide killed as many as 12 million people
Les Hillburg was Michigan's Captain for the 1938-1939 Season; why can't we return to this uniform look?
Ann Arbor High School Track Coach Tim Ryan in 1939; he coached cross country and track at Ann Arbor High School, 1926-1964, after graduating from Michigan State Normal College
University of Michigan opend the Neuropsychiatric Institute (NPI) in 1939
In 1939, Julius Haab was elected County Commissioner of Schools; at that time, there were 153 school districts in Washtenaw County. Haab continued in the position until 1966 although the title changed in 1947 to Washtenaw County Superintendent as an appointed rather than elected position. Prior to accepting the position, Haab was a teacher in Freedom Township, and employed for several years at the People's Wayne County Bank; Haab was a graduate of the University of Michigan.
Conlin Beer Warehouse at Dexter September, 1939
Christian Maulbetsch, 80, died when struck by a train on June 22, 1939 near Arnet Granite Works at 936 N. Main St.
A Native American Indian in Ann Arbor at 110 Summit St.
Billy Holiday recorded Strange Fruit in 1939; a protest song of racism and lynching in America
Boxing at the Fairgrounds in 1939
Camp Waterloo in 1939
The Farmer's Market in Kerrytown was built with funds from the WPA in 1939 (The Farmer's Market bounces back), and provides shelter for the curb market which began in 1919
The Michigan League celebrated their 10th anniversary in 1939
Frey Distributing in 1939
Fingerle Lumber in 1939
The View-Master was marketed in 1939
Hi Speed Gas Station Huron at Divison in 1939
Liberty Music Shop opened in 1939 by Philip Diamond and Morris Luskin at 205 E. Liberty St.; Diamond was a Professor of German Literature and Linguistics at the University of Michigan, and highly enthusiastic about track as he was the head timer at the Wolverine track meets. Diamond came to Ann Arbor to study music, and formed a band called Phil Diamond and the Six of Diamonds.
Gail Ivory and his pilot survived a plane crash on Coler Road July, 1939
The Wizard of Oz was released on August 25, 1939
Washtenaw Ave. (M-17) at U.S. 23 in 1939
Jacobson's was purchased by Nathan Rosenfeld in 1939
Inside the Calkins-Fletcher Drug Store at 324 S. State Street in 1939
Goodyear's opened a second Ann Arbor store on State Street in 1939
On May 30, 1939, a memorial service was held at the Terhune Cemetery
Ann Arbor Police Department in 1939
Cedar Bend in 1939
Boxing at Tappan June, 1939
Prospect looking North at Cherry Hill Rd. in Ypsilanti June, 1939
A Tornado June 12, 1939 caused heavy damage in the Washtenaw County and Brighton areas
Wikel and Johnson Appliance at 213 E. Liberty St.
Zeeb at Scio Church August, 1939
Milton Bradley had to reduce its number of game titles from 410 to 150 due to financial problems
The Parker & Watts Circus elephants at Huron & Division Street about ready to go by the Haunted Tavern
Miller's Ice Cream was so popular it had 3 Ann Arbor stores at 533 W. Main, 620 E. Liberty, and 1219 S. University; the pic above shows the Main Street store December, 1939
The Inverness Inn in 1939; it was an old Trading Post in 1907 at Chelsea on Territorial Road
German Park June, 1939
On June 15, 1939, James Wendell Anderson, University of Michigan Class of 1890, endowed $200,000 for the James Orin Murfin Professorship of Political Science to the University of Michigan
Miss Anna Clinton, an Ann Arbor High School graduate in 1887, and graduate of Michigan Normal College, 1891, retired June, 1939 after 48 years of service to Ann Arbor Public Schools, 1891-1939. She taught at Donovan, Mack and Jones School, and was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church; her original salary was $325 per year. She came out of retirement to teach at Northside School after it opened in 1940 replacing a teacher who was knocked down by a boy in the middle of the school year.
Holland Furniture at Milan in 1939
Katharine Dexter McCormick purchased Gordon Hall in 1939; she hired University of Michigan Professor, Emil Lorch, to restore the building, and it took him 8 years to do so. She donated the property and home to the University of Michigan in 1950.
Charles Hoyt left Michigan to take the Yale Track Coach and Football Trainer positions in 1939; Ray Roberts became Michigan's new football trainer
St. Mary's Chapel in 1939 on William
The Hill Billy Inn at 328 S. Main St.
Fiegel's at 321 S. Main St. attracted many customers August, 1939 with their model airplane inventory
On August 28, 1939, Frank Murphy made the cover of Time Magazine; the 1912 University of Michigan graduate went on to become Mayor of Detroit, 1930-1933, Governor of Michigan, 1937-1939, U.S. Attorney General, 1939-1940, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 1940-1949
On September 1, 1939,the Allies consisted of the United States, United Kingdom and the Soviet Union
Model Plane Contestants at Ann Arbor Airport September, 1939
On September 23, 1939, Sigmund Freud, Austrian Neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, passed away at the age of 83
Former Ann Arbor High School Football Star End, La Verne Harrison "Kip" Taylor replaced Lou Hollway as Head Coach in 1939
Michigan finished the 1939 season, 6-2, with two losses to Illinois, 7-16, and Minnesota, 7-20, but Tom Harmon was the MVP and they finished 7th in the Dickinson Ratings. One of the highlights of the season came in the finale with Ohio State late in the 4th quarter with the score tied, 14-14, at the 24 yard line after Michigan trailed early in the game, 0-14; Fred Trosko executed a fake field goal attempt and scampered 32 yards for a TD with 50 seconds left to give the Wolverines a 21-14 victory over the #6 Buckeyes in Ann Arbor. Trosko had thrown two interceptions and fumbled earlier in the game. Michigan finished #20 in the AP Poll. There were only 5,135 fans in attendance on October 21 at Stagg Field in Chicago to watch the 85-0 drubbing of the Chicago Maroon. Riddell began manufacturing a plastic football helmet in 1939.
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt came to Ann Arbor and met with Florence Ruthven in October, 1939
On October 25, 1939, the University of Michigan Neuropsychiatric Institute (NPI) opened
Patricia Donnelly, Miss Michigan and Miss America in 1939, came to the Michigan vs. Yale game on October 28, 1939 for a BIG Wolverine win, 27-7
John Steinbeck published Grapes of Wrath in 1939; he published Of Mice and Men in 1937, and it was made into a film in 1939 with Grapes of Wrath also debuting in film in 1940. Steinbeck graduated high school in 1919, and went to Stanford, but never graduated.
On November 6, 1939, Agatha Christie published Ten Little Niggers
Washtenaw County Clerk, Emmett Gibb, was found guilty on November 14, 1939 of embezzlement of $5,4347.52 of federal relief funds between January 1, 1936 and April 15, 1939; he was sentenced to a term of 5-10 years at Jackson State Prison by Judge Sample. He was paroled on April 2, 1942. He was elected County Clerk in 1934 and re-elected in 1936 and 1938; Gibb also was a resident of Dixboro since 1923 where he owned the Dixboro General Store since 1924-1941. He also worked at Ford Motor Co., but became employed at Hoover Ball & Bearing as a die maker after his parole until 1960.
On Black Friday, November 18, 1939, Michigan students were de-trousered as part of the hazing ritual
The University of Michigan Dental School and Health Service at 1011 North University as it was finished December, 1939
Albert Warnhoff came to Ann Arbor in 1891 after being born in the Netherlands in 1890; he married in 1937, and worked as a carpenter at Fingerle Lumber. He made over 41,000 toys and playthings for underprivileged children at several locations including 311.5 Fifth Ave. and his basements at 722 Packard, 1315 Franklin, and 901 Granger yearly since 1914. He began making toys for children as early as 1902. He became known as Ann Arbor's Santa!
Eibler's Jewelers at 308 S. State Street December, 1939; John B. Eibler came to Ann Arbor in the early 1880s from Germany, and after serving for 21 years at the William Arnold Jewelry Store, he established his own shop at 109 W. Liberty in 1904. He moved to 308 S. State in 1919, and also had another location on 314 S. Main Street. Eibler was married Marie Schlenker in 1884, and the Eibler's were married over 65 years with both living into their 90s; they resided at 314 W. Liberty. Her brother, Christian, established Schlenker Hardware store. Frederick Seyfried purchased Eibler's store on State Street in 1955 as he expanded to four stores in Ann Arbor after expanding operations from 1911.
Gone with The Wind was released December 15, 1939; it was the top grossing film of the year with Jesse James, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Rains Came, and Babe in Arms as other popular movies of 1939. Three of the top films of all-time were produced in 1939 with Gone With The Wind, The Wizard of Oz, and Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs. It may have been the greatest year in Hollywood history with 365 films released with moviegoers buying 80 million tickets weekly.
Hogan Fur Store in 1939
The Farmer's Market Shelter was constructed with WPA Funds in 1939
Ann Arbor Police Files: The 1940s (Ann Arbor population in 1940 was 39,676 (17th largest in Michigan), 80,810 in Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti 12,121, Chelsea 2,246, Dexter 1,087, Milan 2,340, Saline 1,227, 5.2 million in Michigan, and 132 million in the USA; Detroit had 1.6 million, 90% White) 16th Census of the United States (72 Year Old Secrets revealed in 2012) The University of Michigan enrolled 927 and graduated 357 negro students, 1930-1939.
On January 6, 1940, Katharine Harrington became the Principal at Northside School; she was Assistant Principal at Donovan School in 1930, and became Principal, 1931-1937, and was also Principal at Perry School in 1937 (Ann Arbor School History)
Cunningham's opened at Liberty & Main Street in 1940 (Old News)
Northside School was dedicated on January 9, 1940
Pinocchio was released February 7, 1940; it was the highest grossing film of 1940 with other popular movies including Rebecca, The Great Dictator, Boom Town, The Philadelphia Story and The Grapes of Wrath. Bugs Bunny made his debut on July 27, 1940.
Woody Guthrie wrote, This Land is Your Land, February 1940
J. Fred Rentschler passed away at the age of 72 on February 15, 1940; he was born in 1868, and began a photography studio in Ann Arbor in 1890, and also served on the Board of Public Works for 20 years
In 1940, only 8.6% of women with children under the age of 18 were in the work force
Stockwell Hall opened in 1940
Skating at Burns Park in 1940; Herbert Upton went to play hockey at the University of Michigan, 1944-1947, and then played professionally for the Chicago Blackhawks
20th Century Lanes at 214 W. Huron St.
The Ann Arbor Garden Club left the Masonic Temple to host their Spring Garden Show at Yost Field House in 1940
Sunnyside Trailer Park opened in 1940; it is Ann Arbor's oldest and only trailer park
Ann Arbor Recreation Bowling Alley at 605 E. Huron St. near State St. in 1940; it used to be a popular dance hall that Captain Ross Granger, a dance teacher, founded.
Jenison Field House was opened in 1940 with a capacity of 12,500
The Big Ten Market opened at 1928 Packard Rd. in 1940 by Erwin Mann and Roland Steeb; it later became the Big Ten Party Store
Ann Arbor Secretarial School in the Nickels Arcade in 1940
Inside Kresge's in 1940
The most popular songs of 1940 were I'll Never Smile Again by Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Only Forever by Bing Crosby, and Frenesie by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra
Michigan State Police in 1940
Metroparks, the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, was conceived in 1940 for Washtenaw-Wayne-Oakland-Macomb-Livingston counties, and legislation passed into law at P.A. 147; Harry Boyd Earhart was instrumental in its implementation, and represented Washtenaw County on its Board of Commissioners, 1941-1946
Construction began in 1940 on the Detroit Wall: 8 Mile Road as a line of segregation (Racial Maps)
Elephants on the steps of the Masonic Temple February, 1940
The Dunbar Center in 1940
Koch Industries was founded at Wichita, Kansas in 1940
Dr. Florence Hazzard Woolsey and her children March, 1940; the Woolseys came to Ann Arbor in 1935, Albert became Michigan's first Director for the Institute of Fisheries Research, and Florence was on a fellowship at the University of Michigan where she worked with handicapped children. Florence Hazzard Woolsey had a stong interest in history, and wrote a Report on the card file of Washtenaw Pioneers (1945), Women Pioneers in Democracy (1948), Pioneer Women of Washtenaw County (1950), and In Recognition of Eliza Maria Mosher (1982).
Bill Combs came to Ann Arbor from Tulsa, OK and finished runner-up at the NCAA Championships on March 30, 1940 losing an overtime bout to Harold Masem of Lehigh; he also finished 2nd at the National AAU Championships losing another overtime bout, finished NCAA Runner-Up in 1939, and Big Ten Runner-Up twice in 1939 ad 1940. Although he was elected Captain of the University of Michigan Wrestling Team in 1941, he was unable to compete at the Big Ten or NCAA Championships due to work commitments at Ford Motor Co. that made him ineligible; he finished his career, 22-4. He enlisted in the Marines later that year, and earned his Purple Heart in the recapture of Guam July, 1944. He was killed on February 19, 1945 in the Battle of Iwo Jima at the age of 26.
The University of Michigan established the first human genetics program in the United States in 1940
On March 20, 1940, Mary Anderson of 1928 Martin Place, won a "movie queen" contest, and played the lead role in the movie, We're in the Movies. Miss Anderson, 20, graduated from University High in 1938 and was attending the University of Michigan.
Arthur Koestler published Darkness at Noon in 1940
Guernsey Farms began at Northville in 1940
On March 23, 1940, Truth or Consequences premiered as the first American game show on NBC
The Maternal Health League of Ann Arbor was incorporated; Dr. Inez Wisdom also established an Episcopal Chapel at her home at 2301 Packard, the Wisdom Chapel which was later named St. Francis Chapel
John L. Osborn was elected Washtenaw County Sheriff, 1940-1954; he was a former Ann Arbor Police Officer. Osborn replaced Jacob B. Andres, 1931-1940.
Ann Arbor Bus Station opened in 1940; Michigan's enrollment was 12000 students by 1940
Senator Gerald Nye led a Peace Rally outside Hill Auditorium, April, 1940 during World War II; Nye was an Anti-War advocate who had previously been to Ann Arbor on several occasions since 1934.
Catwoman appeared in DC Comics April, 1940 as the first female villain in comics
Women from Michigan Normal College in Ypsilanti came to Angell Hall to protest an article posted in the Michigan Daily that berated them May, 1940
Dairy Queen opened their soft-serve ice cream operations on June 22, 1940 at Joliet, Illinois by John Fremont McCullough; they added malts and shakes in 1949, banana splits in 1951, dilly bars in 1955, Brazier foods in 1957, Mr. Misty in 1961, jets/freezes/curley tops in 1964, peanut buster parfait in 1971, and blizzards in 1988. There are 4,800 franchises in the United States as of 2014 with 6500 stores in 25 countries; Berkshire Hathaway acquired IDQ in 1998, and they purchased Orange Julius in 2012. There are two Dairy Queen franchises in Ann Arbor at 1805 Packard Rd. and 2430 W. Stadium Blvd., two in Ypsilanti at 1801 Washtenaw Ave. and 101 E. Michigan Ave., plus Dexter, Hamburg, and Manchester. The first Dairy Queen came to Ann Arbor in 1949 at 1805 Packard, and on Liberty St.
Montgomery Ward Bicycle Parade in 1940
The Campus of Michigan Normal College in 1940 in Ypsilanti: 1)Gymnasium 2)Old Pierce Hall 3)Snow Health Center 4)Zwergel's Book Store 5)Rackham School 6)Roosevelt High School
Tommy Fisher, 12, of Detroit became the first Michigander to win the Soap Box Derby at Akron, OH over 130 other city champions on August 11, 1940, and won a $2,000 scholarship; he later served 2 years in the Army. His time of 26.30 set a record that had never been broken.
Kresge's in 1940
Paul Keen, Cliff's brother, who coached the Oklahoma Sooners, 1927-1939, was named the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Coach in 1940, but the Olympics at Tokyo, Japan were cancelled due to World War II; Paul Keen earned a master's degree at the University of Michigan and later became their Intramural Director

Wally Weber, Bennie Oosterbaan, Fielding Yost, and Ray Courtright listen to Head Football Coach Fritz Crisler
On September 27, 1940, the Tripartite Pact was signed by Italy, Germany, Japan, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Yugoslavia
Michigan finished the 1940 Football Season 7-1, and ranked #3 in the AP Poll; their only loss was on November 9 to arch-rival #1 Minnesota, 6-7, at Minneapolis. The Wolverines defeated Michigan State, 21-14, #8 Pennsylvania, 14-0, and Northwestern, 20-13, before obliterating Ohio State at Columbus, 40-0. Michigan flew to California to start the season with a 41-0 spanking of the Golden Bears in their first flight to an away game. Tom Harmon became the first Michigan football player to win the coveted Heisman Trophy.
On October 19, 1940, a retirement party was held for Fielding Yost at the Waterman Gymnasium with over 1800 University of Michigan Alumni in a "Toast to Yost"
Franklin Roosevelt defeated Wendell Wilkie in the 1940 Presidential Election on November 5, 1940 with nearly 50 million people voting
On November 20, 1940, Gladys McPhee, 15, died on Huron River Drive near Dexter from an automobile accident; the driver, Walter Vogel, 21, Betty Loper, 15, and Betty Poland, 16, survived.
Wilkinson Luggage Shop at 325 Main St. December, 1940
Michigan Engineering at West Hall in 1940
The Wolverine Cafeteria was on State Street near Ann Arbor High School at Washington & State
The Humane Society on Barber Drive, north of Dexter Rd. on April 19, 1940 was donated by J.J. Goodyear and his wife in 1937
On April 23, 1940, it was announced by President H.D Backus, a 1913 University of Michigan graduate, that Mary Lee Candies would move from State & Liberty to 332 S. State replacing Superior Dairy; he also owned stores in Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Flint, Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia
The Allenel Hotel Dining Room at 126 E. Huron was always a favorite destination for Ann Arborites
Ernest Schaeberle was appointed music director at Ann Arbor High School in 1939; his music shops were at 521 E. Liberty and 110 S. Main St. which he operated from 1915 to 1941, and continued the Liberty St. store until 1965 just prior to his death in 1966 at the age of 90. He graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1894, joined his father's music business in 1896, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1903 with an engineering degree.
Jack Benny had the most popular radio program in American in 1940 with The Jell-O Program
On May 23, 1940, a Swastika was painted on Angell Hall
On May 26-June 4, 1940, the Dunkirk Evacuation with over 1,000 ships and 700 aircraft
In June, 1940, President Ruthven sent letters to 9 students denying them admission for Fall term after the April Rally, seven of the nine enrolled elsewhere, but two returned demanding reinstatement. A rally was held for those students on November 9 at Island Park with 600 attending for a mock trial of the students. Hugo Reichard was one of the expelled students. The Doves of 1940
Ypsilanti's Warner Dairy employees take a break for lunch in 1940
Ann Arbor St. Thomas graduates in 1940
On July 24, 1940, Herman Weber established Oak Grove Tavern at Weber's Restaurant on Jackson Rd.
By 1940, there were 1,878 Daily Newspapers in America
Disney released Pinocchio and Fantasia in 1940
McDonald's was established in 1940
A view of Dexter in 1940
Charles Eugene "Chief" Beatty became the first African-American Principal in the State of Michigan at Harriett School in Ypsilanti in 1940
Chesley "Chester" Gray played catcher in the Negro Baseball League, 1940-1945; Gray was an Ann Arborite and former member of the Bethel AME Church
Charles Hoyt captured his 7th Western Conference Championship in a row, 1934-1940, in track
Two University of Michigan Students in their 1940 Dorm Room; there were 13,695 students enrolled in 1940-41 with 57.5% from the State of Michigan
Anna Botsford Bach Home on 1422 W. Liberty September, 1940; she was a former President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society
Train Derailment on September 15, 1940; there was now 7,303 miles of railroad track in Michigan
The Haunted Tavern was demolished September, 1940 at 413 E. Huron St.
The Smith Act or Alien Registration Act became law on June 28, 1940; there were 4.7 million by January, 1941 and the first "Green" cards were issued by 1950
Leon Trotsky was assassinated on August 21, 1940 at Mexico City; the former Russian leader, 1918-1926 left Russia after Joseph Stalin rose to power in 1926 (How Stalin's Spys Took Down Trotsky)
Michigan ended the 1940 football season, 7-1, with 5 shutouts, but were defeated by Minnesota in the Brown Jug, 6-7, on November 9 as the Gophers won the National Title. Michigan finished #3 in the AP Poll. Tom Harmon won the Heisman Trophy. Michigan took their first plane trip to Berkley, California to romp over the Bears, 41-0, on September 28.
Ann Arbor High School Cheerleaders October, 1940 included Benn Scott, Bob Blaess, Carl Brauer, Don Baylis, Dorine Haab, Jim Briegel, Mary Schmidt, Nancy Coller, and Pat Schmidt
A fire broke out November, 1940 at Conley's Beer Vault at 330 N. Fifth Avenue
On November 5, 1940, President Roosevelt defeated Wendell Wilkie in the 1940 Presidential Election; there were over 49 million Americans who voted out of over 84 million eligible voters. Michigan voted for Wilkie.
On November 13, 1940, Lucy Chapin, an 1876 Ann Arbor High School graduate, and granddaughter of Volney Chapin passed away; she worked at the University of Michigan 42 years, and served as Secretary of the Ann Arbor Alumni Association for 43 years. She collaborated with Cornelia Cornelius as her illustrator for books in 1885 and 1909. (Last of the Chapin Name) (Chapin Papers)
On November 11, 1940, Tom Harmon was on the cover of Life Magazine; he won the Heisman Trophy on November 28
Humane Society Ambulance December, 1940
The 1940 Census showed Ann Arbor's population to be 29,815 with over 1,200 African-Americans/Washtenaw County 80,810/Detroit 1,623,452/State of Michigan 5,256,106/USA 132,164,569. The University of Michigan enrolled 927 and graduated 357 negro students, 1930-1939. In 1940, 63.68% of Michiganders were born in Michigan; 189,966 of Michigan residents were born in Ohio, 168,428 in Canada, 130,928 in Illinois, 116,032 in Pennsylvania, 108,616 in Indiana, and 83,519 in New York. The most immigrants in the state were born in Poland, 102,567, Germany, 67,853, England, 50,050, Italy, 42,199, Russia, 32,542, The Netherlands, 28,345, Scotland, 26,270, Hungary, 23,083, Austria, 20,462, Finland, 18,881, Sweden, 18,156, Czechoslovakia, 13,069, Yugoslavia, 11,208, Belgium, 10,724, Lithuania, 8,295, Ireland, 8,014, and other countries represented included: Romania, Greece, Turkey, Norway, France, Syria, Denmark, Mexico, Switzerland, Wales, Bulgaria, etc.

Social Security examined over 30 million births from 1940-1949, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	James	795,660	Mary	640,023
2	Robert	758,018	Linda	531,631
3	John	711,528	Barbara	425,242
4	William	556,399	Patricia	411,393
5	Richard	477,396	Carol	292,321
6	David	426,293	Sandra	265,523
7	Charles	361,691	Nancy	252,037
8	Thomas	350,739	Sharon	221,223
9	Michael	336,533	Judith	218,017
10	Ronald	282,417	Susan	212,012

Ypsilanti in the 1940s
John A. Hannah, University of Michigan Law School graduate, became President of Michigan Agricultural College on July 1, 1941; the Spartans had 6,000 students enrolled at that time.
English Poet Wystan Hugh Auden resided in Ann Arbor in 1941-42 while teaching English at the University of Michigan; he resided at 504 Brooklyn
M&Ms were invented in 1941
The University of Michigan opened its School of Public Health in 1941.
Ann Arbor Fire Department in 1941
Harold S. Trick purchased Moe's Sport Shop in 1941
Gamble's was established at Chelsea in 1941
On February 13, 1941, Phebe Minzey of Milan passed away at the age of 100; she was born in Augusta Township on October 8, 1840, and lived on the Minzey Farm for 72 years. Her parents came to Washtenaw County in 1835.
On February 24, 1941, Christiana Coon Roy of 1315 Sheehan passed away; she was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School in 1925, and worked with the Ann Arbor News Editorial Staff for 17 years after working on the Optimist Staff
Stadium at Washtenaw in 1941
Ann Arbor News Photographer Eck Stanger in 1941
Ann Arbor Train #52 in 1941
On March 3, 1941, the Schumann-Hotzel Bakery at 219 S. Main St. was sold to Horace "Hod" Campbell; the bakery was renamed Campbell Bakery. Campbell was sales manager for Gauss Bakery since 1931.
On April 3, 1941, the El Rancho Vegas Hotel opened in Las Vegas; this started The Strip. Organized Crime took an interest in The Flamingo which opened in 1946 and The Desert Inn which opened in 1950 as The Strip was created. Nevada's 271 casinos collected $24.6 billion in 2015 with 42 million visitors expected for 2016.
On May 1, 1941, an Anti-War Rally was held at Felch Park with over 300 attendees; Norman Thomas was brought to campus to speak on May 28
Capitol Market on May 2, 1941
Leigh Jarvis Young, University of Michigan Professor of Forestry, 1911-1920, was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1941-1945
The vaccine for Tick-Borne Encephalitis was established in 1941; the vaccine for Japanese Encephalitis was developed by 1954
On May 10, 1941, FM radio broadcasting began in Michigan with W45D (Michigan FM Radio Broadcasting History)
On June 12, 1941, the First Inter-Allied Meeting took place at St. James Palace
Dick Wakefield, son of Major League catcher, Howard Wakefield, led Michigan to its first Big Ten Baseball Championship in 1941 since 1936 with a .372 average and 9 home runs; he became the Wolverine's first "Bonus Baby" as he signed with the Detroit Tigers for $52,000 June, 1941. In his rookie season at the age of 22 in 1942, he was the starting Left Fielder for the All-Star game, and finished the season with a .316 batting average. He entered the Navy October, 1943, and never regained his batting stroke although he played in the Major Leagues through 1952.
First and Liberty in 1941
On July 2, 1941, Ann Arbor Police Chief, Norman Cook, passed away of a heart attack at the age of 42. He joined the police department in 1923 and emphasized officer courtesy and marksmanship for his men. Sherman Mortenson was promoted to new Chief, and Rolland "Barney" Gainsley was new Sergeant.
In 1941, the Willow Run Expressway was built in Ypsilanti near Belleville, and it extended to Detroit by 1945; it was originally called M-112. M-112 existed from its official opening on September 12, 1942 to June, 1956. By 1960, the highway extended to Port Huron in the East and New Buffalo in the West, and was renamed I-94. Today, I-94 goes from Port Huron, MI to Billings, MT.
Frog Island Athletic Field in Ypsilanti 1941
John Ragland, a 1938 University of Michigan graduate, became Ann Arbor's first African-American attorney in 1941
John and Teddy Farres started The Tap Room in Ypsilanti in 1941 at 201 W. Michigan Ave.
Louis W. Doll, Ann Arbor High School graduate and University of Michigan Phd in History in 1937, published A History of the Saint Thomas Parish in 1941
Miss America, the first American Comic Book Female SuperHero, made her debut August, 1941; she was also known as reporter Joan Dale. Wonder Woman, also known as Diana Prince, debuted in October, 1941.
On August 30, 1941, William L. Walz passed away; he was City Council President, 1907-1909, Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1909-1913, Police Commissioner in 1928, Assistant Cashier, Vice-President, and President at the Ann Arbor Savings Bank where he started as a messenger in 1891, and Treasurer of the Democratic Party. He resided at 928 S. State St. and 622 W. Liberty St.
Michigan finished the 1941 season, 6-1-1, with a loss to Undefeated Minnesota, 0-7, at Michigan Stadium on October 25. It marked the 8th loss in a row to the Gophers. The Wolverines finished the season with a 20-20 draw with Ohio State with a missed extra point in the 4th quarter. Michigan was ranked #5 in the final AP Poll. Julius Franks became the third African-American football letterman at Michigan.
The Willow Run Bomber Plant was completed in 1941; it produced 8,685 B-24 Bombers during the war, and pictured above were bombers on the Willow Run runway June, 1943
The Beer Depot on William Street between Main and Fourth opened in 1941; it was previously a tire store
Dumbo was released October 23, 1941; other popular films of 1941 included Sergeant York and Honky Tonk. How Green Was My Valley won the Best Picture. Abbott & Costello were the #1 Box Office entertainers.
Ann Arbor Bus in 1941
The most popular songs of 1941 included Chattanooga Choo Choo and Elmer's Tune, and Song of the Volga Boatmen by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra with Tex Beneke, Ray Eberle, and The Modernaires, Daddy-Fox Trot by Swing and Sway Sammy Kaye with the Kaye Choir, My Sister and I , Blue Champagne, Mary Elena, Amepola, and Green Eyes by Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra (with Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell), Piano Concerto in B Flat by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra plus Frenesi done by Marty Shaw & His Orchestra in 1940
On October 31, 1941, Charles Stewart Abbott sued the State of Michigan for $13 million; he claimed that his metal stamping made available to prison industries could have saved the state thousands of dollars. Abbott was an Ann Arbor High School and University of Michigan Law School graduate in 1897.
Mount Rushmore was completed on October 31, 1941; construction began on the project in 1923.
Downtown Ann Arbor on Main St. in November, 1941
Jacobson's November, 1941 Liberty at State St.
Pearl Harbor was attacked by 353 Japanese fighter pilots on December 7, 1941 resulting in 2,403 American deaths, 1,178 wounded and millions of dollars in damage
Bing Crosby released White Christmas on December 25, 1941 on the Kraft Music Hall (NBC Radio); he would later be the lead actor in the film, White Christmas, in 1954. The song was composed in 1940 by Irving Berlin
Kroger opened their first "Super" market February, 1942 at Main and Mosley Streets
From February 19, 1942 through March 20, 1946, there were as many as 120,000 Japanese-Americans interned and imprisoned in concentration camps during World War II by Executive Order 9066
The Majestic closed March 11, 1942, and the State Theater opened on March 18, 1942 (State Theater Old News)
R.O.T.C. Training at the Arboretum March, 1942 and the Michigan Football Stadium April, 1942
In April, 1942, the U.S. Government awarded 31 research contracts to the University of Michigan, most of them classified.
Harry Truman came to Ann Arbor on April 13, 1942
Many students rode their bicycles to Ann Arbor High School April, 1942
Draftees at their sendoff at the Washtenaw County Courthouse on May 13, 1942
The University of Michigan didn't see much of a need for married housing until World War II; it then established Veteran's Village near the Coliseum between Division and Fifth St. (University of Michigan Housing Records 1923-2011) Coming Home
Den Houter became owner of The Roundtable Restaurant at 111 W. Huron St. in 1942
Velvalee Dickinson, the Doll Woman, came to the attention of the FBI in 1942, and was convicted of espionage in 1944
Argus Plant II was completed in 1942
Wayne Out County Teacher's Credit Union was founded in 1942; 28 teachers pooled together $170 in assets
Jean Paul Getty founded Getty Oil Company in 1942
David Osler earned his degree in architecture at Michigan in 1942 after graduating from University High School in 1938 (Osler reflects on 5 decades of Michigan homes)
Skating at Northside in 1942 near Plymouth Rd.
The Pepsodent Show with Bob Hope was the most popular radio program in America, 1942-1945
The most popular songs of 1942 included Moonlight Cocktail, I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo, String of Pearls, and Chattanooga Choo Choo by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra with Ray Eberle and The Modernaires, White Christmas by Bing Crosby with the Ken Darby Singers, John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra, Jingle Jangle Jingle by Kay Kayser & His Orchestra with Harry Babbitt, Julie Conway and the Group, Sleepy Lagoon by Harry James & His Orchestra, Tangerine by Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra with Bob Eberle and Helen O'Connell, and Blues in the Nighty by Woody Herman & His Orchestra
Willow Run Airport opened in 1942
On June 24, 1942, Junius Beal died; he was Editor and Publisher of the Ann Arbor Courier, 1877-1904, after inheriting the paper from his father, Rice Beal. He was a Univeristy of Michigan Regent, 1907-1939, Vice-President of Farmer & Mechanics Bank, and President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society (Junius Beal Papers)
James Anagnost at Ann Street Grocery on 929 E. Ann St. in 1942
Walter Mast began a shoe store at 121 S. Main Street in 1942
Orville Hubbard was elected Mayor of Dearborn in 1942; he turned the city into the most segregated in the state, and one of the most segregated in America during his term, 1942-1978. David Good of Wayne State wrote, Orvie: The Dictator of Dearborn: The Rise and Reign of Orville L. Hubbard in 1989; Hubbard was the second longest tenured mayor in U.S. History
Luella A. Smith grants a local farmer the first tire during a tire shortage; Smith was Washtenaw County Clerk, 1939-1968
Richard "Dickie" Gauss, 14, died July 22, 1942 when struck by lightning during a storm at Barton Hills Golf Course; he attended Slauson Jr. High School
Ann Arbor Savings and Commerical Bank shortened its name to Ann Arbor Bank in 1942
South Lyon in the 1940s
On August 7, 1942, the Guadalcanal Campaign began in the Solomon Islands
Bambi was released on August 9, 1942; it was the most popular film of the year, but also of the decade of the 1940s. Other popular films of 1942 included Mrs. Miniver, Yankee Doodle Dandy, and Random Harvest
Michigan's 1942 football season saw many of its players and coaches left for duty in World War II. The Wolverines finished 7-3 with losses to Minnesota, 14-14, Ohio State, 7-20, and Iowa Pre-Flight, 14-26. They finished the season ranked #9 in the AP Poll. Julius Franks was recognized as an All-American; he became the first African-American to earn the recognition; Franks later graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School in 1951 and settled in the Grand Rapids area.
Montgomery Ward Warehouse fire December, 1942.
The University of Michigan granted leaves of absence to 223 faculty members for government service during World War II, 1941-1945
Ralph Gerganoff designed and built Beyer Hospital in Ypsilanti in 1942
Charles Cridland, Treasurer of the David McKay Company, estimated that comic book sales in 1942 exceeded 231 million issues sold with about 120 comic book titles. Manufacturers also began reducing the size of the comic book content; in 1943, 80% of the comic books were 64 pages, and by 1944, 80% were 48 pages.
The Battle of Midway was fought June 3-7, 1942
War Bonds were sold at the Washtenaw County Courthouse at Main & Huron St.as well as at the University of Michigan Campus at North University & State St. July and August, 1942
Packard and Stadium Sinclair Gas Station in 1942 owned by Ernie Weaver
Parker School October, 1942 at Parker and Jackson Roads during the scrap drive
Boyden School Scrap Drive on Jennings Road between Joy and Northfield in Webster Township October, 1942
Lansky's Junk Yard October, 1942
Ann Arbor High School Lunch Room October, 1942
Platt Road Railroad crossing November, 1942
The Davison Highway, also known as M-8, opened on November 25, 1942; it was the nation's first highway covering 5.5 miles
Negro draftees leave train station December 7, 1942
On December 8, 1942 Albert Kahn, the Architect of Detroit, passed away; he had over 1,000 commissions from Henry Ford and built 17 buildings in Ann Arbor for the University of Michigan plus 5 fraternities
Platt at Washtenaw looking South in 1942
Fielding Yost retired as Michigan Athletic Director, and Fritz Crisler became Michigan's 4th AD in 1942
Claire Allen died on December 22, 1942; Allen designed and built dozens of structures all across Michigan from 1885-1932 including the Ann Arbor Armory in 1911 and the Chelsea Clocktower in 1907 (A Peak Through Time: Jackson Architect Claire Allen)
Many in Ann Arbor and elsewhere throughout the United States planted and harvested "Victory Gardens" during World War II as a morale booster; there were over 18 million in the U.S. by May, 1943. This one was highlighted by Sargent Red Howard in Ann Arbor in 1943. (Remember 1943?)
Buhr Dinner celebration March, 1943; Joseph F. Buhr founded the company at Ann Arbor in 1925, and it was acquired by Bendix Corp. in 1968 for $17 million. The factory was at 838 Greene St.
King-Seeley machine gun demonstration March, 1943
The Bengal Famine of 1943 killed 1.5 to 2.1 million people
Baby Boomer Generation began in 1943
Dunbar Center dancing in 1943
Ypsilanti started the Carver Center for negro activities in 1943; it later became the Parkridge Community Center (Parkridge to get a $2.5 million expansion in 2012)
Slinky was invented in 1943
Ann Arbor Fire Department got the Bullseye Flag April, 1943
Ann Arbor's Nichols Arboretum April, 1943; it doesn't get much more romantic
On April 5, 1943 Mrs. Charles Gilson, 20, died in the Doric Apartment fire at 331 E. Liberty St.
Westland Furniture opened in 1943
The United States Merchant Marine Academy was founded in 1943 at Kings Point, New York
Alisa Zenovyevna Rosenbaum, also known as Ayn Rand, published The Fountainhead, in 1943
The Pentagon was completed for occupancy on April 1, 1943
On April 13, 1943, the Jefferson Memorial was completed after 5 years of construction on his 200th Birthday
Flooding May 12, 1943 at Island Park, Broadway and other areas
Pittsfield Village was built in 1943 with 422 rental housing units; Pittsfield School was built in 1945
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was authored by Betty Smith in 1943; Smith (Elisabeth Weiner, but also known as Elisabeth Wehner Smith Jones) came to Ann Arbor in 1921 residing at 1314 Broadway and the caretaker's cottage at Wines Field until 1931 when she won the Hopwood Award. She was admitted to the University of Michigan although she had not finished high school while her husband pursued a law degree. She honed her journalistic skills in Ann Arbor under Professor Kenneth Thorpe Rowe, 1928-1971. The novel was made into a film in 1945.
IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943
An obstacle course was set up at Felch Park near Ann Arbor High School on 121 Fletcher during World War II to help keep students in shape
The Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in 1943
Fibber McGee and Molly became the most popular radio show in America, 1943-1949
Harold Dewey Smith was on the cover of Time Magazine on June 13, 1943; he earned a Master's Degree at Michigan, and was the first Director of the Michigan Municipal League in 1927. Smith was Director of Government at the University of Michigan, 1934-1937, and was appointed Budget Director for the State of Michigan, 1937-1939, until appointed Director of the U.S. Bureau of the Budget on April 15, 1939 until 1946. Smith passed away in 1947 at the age of 48.
Detroit Riots began on Belle Isle on June 20, 1943 with 34 people killed and 433 wounded
A Concert from July 19, 1943 at West Park
On July 8, 1943, Sir Harry Oakes was murdered; he gained his wealth during the Klondike Gold Rush, 1896-1899, and was an entrepeneur, investor and philanthropist (Sir Harry Oakes: The Bahamas Murder Mystery)
The first woman to be named a Washtenaw County Sheriff's Deputy was Madeline Klotz on July 8, 1943
It was a big day for Ann Arbor on July 19, 1943 with a Japanese Submarine in town; the event raised over $15,000 for the war bond drive with a turnout of over 8,000
Scrap and Bond Drives (Series E War Bond) were big during World War II; the pic above shows a scrap drive on Packard Rd. August, 1943 (War Bonds-Old News)
On August 21, 1943, five persons drown when their boat capsized at Portage Lake; John Shanahan, 31, Duaine (Jack) Warner, 20, Alice Burmeister, 20, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sheldton, 38 and 35 passed away after an outing there with workers of International Industries.
Phoebe Frederick buys a bond at Popkins School September, 1943
Ann Arbor had their first female bus driver September, 1943
Michigan ended their football season undefeated in the Big Ten and tied with Purdue for the Conference Championship, but lost to #1 and eventual National Champion Notre Dame, 12-35, on October 9. It was Michigan's first conference title since 1933, and they finished as the #3 ranked team. The Wolverines ended their 9 game losing streak to the Gophers to reclaim the Brown Jug, 49-6, on October 23. Michigan gained transfer, Bill Daley, from Minnesota, and Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch from Wisconsin. Pilot Tom Harmon was shot down on October 30 in China, but survived on a rice diet for 32 days. (Ann Arbor and University of Michigan High School Football Histories)
Ann Arbor High School won the state football championship in 1943 under Coach Kip Taylor
Burg's in Chelsea in the 1940s
Henry Fenn at his drug store; Fenn became a pharmacist in 1885
Operation Long Jump was an October, 1943 German plot to assassination President Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin at the Tehran, Iran Conference on November 28, 1943; the plot was uncovered by Russian intelligence
The Magnuson Act was signed into law on December 7, 1943; it repealed the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, and allowed Chinese immigrants to become naturalized citizens and own property
On December 13, 1943, Henry Purfield died at the age of 97 at his home on 528 Walnut St.; he worked at the University of Michigan for 75 years serving as a janitor and custodian at the Dental School, 1875-1907, after starting as a carpenter December, 1869 when he came from England at the age of 22. He is pictured above at the age of 92 in 1938.
Dr. Chandler Lane, one of the first Veterinarians in Washtenaw County, died on December 13, 1943 in an auto accident; he grew up in Lyndon Township, and graduated from the Grand Rapids Veterinarian's School in 1901, and began his practice in Chelsea in 1905
Comic book sales exceeded 407 million in 1943; it was a 76% increase from 1942 sales
From Whom The Bell Tolls, Casablanca, The Song of Bernadette and This is the Army were the most popular films of 1943
Julia Stevens of Ypsilanti died on December 30, 1943 at the age of 100
On March 9, 1944, Betty Jane "Corky" Courtright, daughter of Michigan Golf Coach, Ray Courtright, competed with 125 skaters at the Michigan Ice Rink; she has been competing for six years as a figure skater, and was sixth in the national meet with partner, Peter Girardot. (Betty Jane Courtright Wilson: A Trailblazer)
Mel Ivory, an Ann Arbor High School graduate, bought the business of photographer, Oscar Mahlke, in 1944; his brother, Gail, left Ann Arbor to join the Navy. Mel Ivory moved Ivory Photo from 1030 East University to 606 S. Main St. in 1948.
A bad accident April, 1944 has a police officer investigating at Stadium and Packard
Staffan-Hildinger Funeral Home at 513 E. Huron St. May, 1944
The Normandy Invasion began June 6, 1944
Wolverine Barber Shop and Pool Room May, 1944
Two escaped convicts, Nelson King and Marion Buczynski, kidnapped Police Officer George Stauch on June 15, 1944.
The Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club added wading pools at Burns and West Parks in 1944; the above pic is from 1957 at West Park
Reverend Charles Carpenter in 1944; he preached at the Second Baptist Church since 1929
On July 29, 1944, 40 passengers escaped from a train fire in a collision on Ann Arbor Road at South State Street with over 5,000 gallons of gasoline ignited
On August 16, 1944, Athletic Director Fritz Crisler fired Golf Coach, Ray Courtright, Hockey Coach, Eddie Lowery, and Assistant Track Coach, Chester Stackhouse; Courtright coached six sports for the Wolverines: Golf, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis and Wrestling, and coached 17 years winning 8 Conference Championships and 2 NCAA Championships. Lowery also served Michigan for 17 seasons; Crisler also threatened to shut down the varsity hockey team. None of the coaches were consulted prior to their dismissal. Crisler stated the reason for their dismissal was a 10% budget cut, but he hired Bill Barclay to coach golf, and Vic Heyliger to coach hockey just a few months later.
On August 25, 1944, Dean Mortimer Cooley passed away; he was 89, and a resident of Ann Arbor for 63 years. Cooley was an engineering professor at the Universiy of Michigan 47 years, 1881-1928. He served as Chairman of the State Highway Safety Board, 1933-1943. The pic above was Cooley in 1909.
Gerald W. Hoag celebrated his 25th anniversary as the manager of the Michigan Theatre September, 1944
Coleman Jewett at the Dunbar Center September, 1944
There was a cigarette shortage in November, 1944 with a rush on Muir's Drug Store on Main Street
Kline's Shoe Department in 1944
University of Minnesota graduate, Newt Loken, came to Michigan to earn a master's degree and began coaching the cheerleading team
Northville Downs opened September, 1944; it was one of the first race tracks in the United States to have evening racing
In 1944, University of Michigan graduate, Ollie Fretter, opened an appliance repair shop with a $600 loan from his uncle. Fretter Appliance grew to 242 stores in 6 states with $545 million in net sales
Michigan finished the 1944 season, 7-3, with an early loss to Indiana, 0-20, on September 30; it was the Hoosiers 3rd win over the Wolverines since 1900. Indiana had lost to Illinois, 18-26, the week before, and Michigan defeated Illinois later in the season on November 11, 14-0. Michigan finished the season ranked #8 after a narrow loss to #2 Ohio State in Columbus, 14-18, on November 25. (Ann Arbor and University of Michigan High School Football Histories)
By 1944, there were 30 million American homes with 57 million radio sets
On November 7, 1944, President Roosevelt defeated Michigan's Thomas E. Dewey in the Presidential Election; there were over 48 million Americans who voted out of over 85 million eligible voters.
The film, Meet Me in St. Louis, was released on November 22, 1944; the song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, was composed by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin, and performed by Judy Garland, the star of The Wizard of Oz in 1939
Comic book sales increased to 518 million in 1944
The Battle of the Bulge began December 16, 1944
On December 17, 1944, the Malmedy Massacre murdered 84 U.S. Prisoners of War (Malmedy Massacre)
On December 24, 1944, an Airplane Crash 4 miles south of Ann Arbor left 20 unhurt; the Airliner landed at 1330 Willis Rd. near Ypsilanti State Hospital
Going My Way, Wilson, Since You Went Away, and Meet Me in St. Louis were the most popular films of 1944
A lot of roller skating was done at the Ivory Palace Rollerdrome at 2200 Jackson Road
January, 1945, Pittsfield School opened after a building of 8 classrooms was built for $79,000
On January 11, 1945, Republican State Senator, Warren G. Hooper, was murdered (Still a Mystery in 2011) (A Michigan Murder)
Biggie Munn left for the Head Football Coach Job at Syracuse February, 1946; he coached with Fritz Crisler at Michigan, 1938-1945. Crisler coached Munn at Minnesota when he was an All-American Guard, 1930-1931.
Richard Wright published Black Boy in 1945; he also published Native Son in 1940 after his first publication in 1935
On February 16, 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima began
Matt Mann appeared on a Wheaties Box and this book became part of the Wheaties Sports Library in 1945
Don Makielski won the 1945 State Championship in the 880 Yard Run with a time of 2:02.7; Ted Judson tied for the State Championship in the high jump with a leap of 5'10.75"
Ann Arbor High School won the State Golf Championship in 1945 and 1946
Horace Prettyman passed away on March 27, 1945 at the age of 87; he played on Michigan Football teams, 1892-1890, and was the only 3 Year Captain in Wolverine history, 1884-1886. He became a civic leader in Ann Arbor, and served on City Council, 1891-1895. He was President of the Ann Arbor Municipal League, 1892-1894, and Washtenaw County Supervisor in 1901. He married Jennie McNames June, 1887 and operated a boarding house at 602 Lawrence Street known as the Campus Club. He sold the Campus Club to the University of Michigan in 1914. He became Principal owner and President of the Ann Arbor Press, President of White Swan Laundry, and Wolverine Power Company. (Ann Arbor and University of Michigan High School Football Histories)
Ebony Magazine began publication in 1945
On April 1, 1945, the Battle of Okinawa began
On April 12, 1945, Franklin Delano Roosevelt died; Harry Truman replaced him. Truman was a U.S. President who never earned a college degree along with Lincoln, Monroe, Jackson, Andrew Johnson, Van Buren, Taylor, Fillmore, Cleveland, and Washington. William McKinley never earned a degree, but was admitted to the bar after studying law at Allegheny Law School, and Harrison didn't finish his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania
Judge James Ritchison Breakey May, 1945; he succeeded Judge Sample, 1945-1969. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1921, and Law School in 1929; he practiced law in Ypsilanti. (Breakey Papers)
On May 28, 1945, William Joyce, Lord Haw Haw, was captured; he was executed on January 3, 1946 for high treason (Lord Haw-Haw)
On June 9, 1945, John Hannah dedicated The Spartan; the terra cotta statue was 9'7" high and 3,000 lbs., and was built by Professor Leonard Jungwirth, 1941-1945. Hannah got the idea for the statue when Athletic Director Ralph Young visited the University of Southern California in 1932.
Burns Park Wading Pool fun July, 1945
President Harry Truman dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan on August 6 and 9, 1945 and Japan surrendered on August 15 before Truman authorized another bomb
The Vietnamese Famine of 1945 killed between 400,000 to 2 million people
George Orwell, an English school teacher who began writing in 1932, completed Animal Farm on August 17, 1945 and 1984 in 1949; they became two of the most profound literary works of the 20th century
Penicillin becomes mass produced in America in 1945 (Real Story behind Penicillin)
Canning at the Dunbar Center September, 1945
WPAG, 1050 AM, started broadcasting from the 3rd floor of the Hutzel Building with Bob Ufer broadcasting the Michigan Football games, 1945-1981; the 230 foot radio tower was located at Scio Church and Maple Rd. Harry Heilmann broadcast Tiger baseball games.
The University of Michigan Medical School Graduates of 1921 held a reunion at the Pretzel Bell in 1945
By 1945, there were 198,000 registered motorcycles in the United States; Honda began producing motorcycles in 1945
There were 13,749 students enrolled for the 1945-46 School Year at the University of Michigan with 61.6% being from the State of Michigan; however, there were 41,507 Total Students enrolled during the fiscal year
The first vaccine for influenza was developed in 1945
The Detroit Tigers won the World Series in 1945
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! was composed by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne July, 1945, and sung by Vaughn Monroe
Bronner's Christmas Wonderland was founded in Frankenmuth by Wally Bronner in 1945; it is visited by over 2 million people annually
On August 14, 1945, V-J Day at 5:51 p.m. at Time Square in New York and Main Street in Ann Arbor
State and William in 1945
Michigan finished the 1945 football season, 7-3, with another loss to Conference Champion Indiana, 7-13, on September 22. Their non-conference losses were to Navy, 7-33, and #1 and eventual National Champion Army, 7-28. Michigan finished 6th in the final AP Poll. (Ann Arbor and University of Michigan High School Football Histories)
Michigan's enrollment was 11,800 in 1945, but after World War II enrollment skyrocketed to 19,000 students in 1946
Jacob Grant came to Ann Arbor in 1935 after growing up at Lake Leelanau in a log cabin; he hoped to open a fruit and vegetable farm like his parents, but had to work on a painting and decorating business until he could save the monies through the depression years to begin his own business in 1946, Farmer Grant's, on a 76 acre farm at 6393 Jackson Road. He and his wife, Olivia, expanded the property to over 100 acres, and the business continued until 2002. Jacob died in 1995, and Olivia passed away in 2009.
On November 6, 1945, Donald McAllister, 9, died when his bicycle was hit on U.S. 12
Comic book sales increased to 532 million in 1945 with over 150 titles; this was a 230% increase from sales in 1942
The most popular films of 1945 were: The Bells of St. Mary's, Mom and Dad, The Lost Weekend, Spellbound and Anchors Away
Wolfgang Pauli, a visiting Professor at the University of Michigan in 1931 and 1941, won the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 1945
The divorce rate in America in the 1940s started at 20% in 1940, but skyrocked to 35% in 1945 and 43% in 1946; however, it reduced to 27% by 1949. Still, it was about twice the rate of 1925-1930.
Michigan came up with a new uniform for their hockey team in the 1945-1946 season with Wolverines on the jersey
On January 11, 1946, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 200 for the first time since it reached that level on December 19, 1927
On February 13, 1946, Mary Cole passed away at the age of 101; she moved to Washtenaw County following the Civil War in 1865
The Kennedy Clan in 1946
Calvin O. Davis published, A History of the Congregational Church in Ann Arbor, 1847-1947, in 1946
The University of Chicago left the Western Conference in 1946
Bill Courtright, a 1939 Ann Arbor High School graduate, won the 155 lbs. NCAA Wrestling Championship in 1946 following his service in World War II
Gambling Scandal Rocked the Ann Arbor Police Department June 11, 1946; Police Chief, Sherman Mortenson, and Lt. Eugene Gehringer resigned
Ann Arbor Armory in 1946
The Federal Lobbying Act of 1946 was enacted in an effort to reduce the influence of lobbyists
Ann Arbor Football Greats who went on to become NCAA All-American Football Stars at for the Wolverines: Bob Westfall, Ernie Allmendinger, John Maulbetsch, and Otto Pommerening in 1946
In 1946, the Wurlitzer Model 1015 Jukebox offered 24 selections; 56,000 were sold in its first 18 months
Fielding Yost celebrated his final birthday on April 30, 1946 with his wife, Eunice
On August 20, 1946, Fielding Yost passed away; he led Michigan to 6 national championships, 10 conference championships and a record of 165-29-10, and at least 72 of his former players went on to follow his leadership and coach football while 20 of his players earned All-American recognition. The Michigan Athletic Legend was best known for bringing Intramural Athletics for both men and women with the first Intramural Buildings in the country in 1928 along with the first Field House in the nation in 1923, and Michigan Football Stadium in 1927. He hired legends, Cliff Keen, Matt Mann, and many other outstanding coaches.
Clark's Market at 632 Packard in 1946
Michigan Woodcraft Company was established in 1946 at 1906 Packard by Mike Flandyz; they made Ann Arbor street signs as pictured above and below April, 1954
Stryker Corporation was founded in 1946 by Homer Stryker at Kalamazoo; Stryker earned a Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Michigan in 1925
The Ann Arbor Honor Roll at the Washtenaw County Courthouse on March 30, 1946
The Battle of Alcatraz took place May 2-4, 1946 (The Escapes from Alcatraz)
Kelly Services began operations in 1946 by Vanderbilt graduate, Willam Russell Kelly, at Detroit
Chemotherapy was established in 1946
Sam's Store opened in 1946
Staebler-Kempf Oil Company moved their new headquarters to 912 N. Main St. June, 1946; they owned 65 gas stations across America
Edison picnic at Bike's Farm July, 1946
On July 16, 1946, Carroll Benz purchased the Hoover Mansion for $26,800 after it was vacant for 14 years
7 Mile at Pontiac Trail July, 1946
In the 1946 Michigan Football Season, the Wolverines finished 6-2-1 with a narrow loss to Illinois, 9-13 on October 26 where the Wolverines fumbled 12 times, a draw with Northwestern, 14-14 after driving to the 3 yard line late in the game only to have another interception, and a loss to Army, 13-20, after driving to the Cadet 10 yard line late in the game, but the drive ended with guess what: a pass interception. Michigan finished 6th in the final AP Poll. Bump Elliott transferred to Michigan from Purdue in 1946, and joined his brother, Pete, who also enrolled at Michigan in 1946. The Elliott Brothers helped form the "Mad Magicians" who went on to win two National Championships in 1947 and 1948. Pete Elliot earned 12 varsity letters at Michigan in football, basketball and golf while Bump earned 8 varsity letters at Purdue, 1943-1944, and 6 varsity letters at Michigan in football, basketball, and baseball. Fritz Crisler called Bump Elliott the "greatest halfback he ever saw or coached (Crisler also coached Tom Harmon)."
Jefferson Market was established in 1946 by Johnny Komosinski; he owned the market at 411 East Jefferson until 1982
On September 16, 1946, Eleazer Calkins passed away at the age of 80; he began Calkins Drug Store at 324 S. State St. in 1886 after graduating from the University of Michigan School of Pharmacy in 1884
Honneger's, Longworth Plating Service and Kusterer's Food Market were established at Chelsea in 1946
Gaudy's at Ypsilanti 1946; George Milne Gaudy came to Ypsilanti when he was 18 in 1882, and learned the bakery business from Horatio Haskin. He set up his own business in 1886 at 17 West Congress St.; Star Bakery moved to 119 Michigan in the early 1900s, and to 24 North Washington after World War I in 1918. Gaudy served as Mayor, Councilman, Assessor, Postmaster, etc. He passed away on January 6, 1944 at the age of 79.
On October 2, 1946, Faraway Hill was the first televised soap opera; it ended on December 18
Gordie Howe made his hockey debut for the Detroit Red Wings on October 16, 1946
On October 16, 1946, Neville Heath was executed; he murdered two women (Neville Heath, Ladykiller)
The Dunbar Center kids get ready for Halloween in 1946
A Wolverine at the University of Michigan Zoo November, 1946
Comic book sales increased to 644 million in 1946 with over 175 titles; it was a 21% increase over 1945 sales
In November, 1946, Wisconsin elected Senator Joseph McCarthy
Moray's Diamonds opened November, 1946 at Main & Huron Streets
The most popular films of 1946 were Disney's Song of the South, Duel in the Sun, The Best Years of our Lives, and The Postman Always Rings Twice
On January 15, 1947, Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia, was murdered in Los Angeles
On January 25, 1947, Glenn Whittle, 21, was charged with sexually assaulting a coed, 19, from an incident on January 16 after drinking at a party
Telephone Area Code 313 was introduced for Ann Arbor
Imperial Roller Rink at Ypsilanti February, 1947
Leland Sanatorium at Ypsilanti on Geddes Road in 1947
There were 403 foreign students attending the University of Michigan February, 1947 from 54 different countries; 71 from India, 64 from Canada, and 59 from China
Wayne County Airport was renamed Detroit-Wayne Major Airport
Skating at Burns Park in 1947
Don Weir was appointed Ticket Manager by Fritz Crisler March, 1947
Energetic Mayor Bill Brown on March 24, 1947
A Snow-Loader was utilized on Main & William on March 25, 1947
On March 31, 1947, a fire at Chelsea caused over $300,000 in damage at Central Fibre Products
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson debuted as the first African-American in Professional Sports at Ebbetts Field
The Kon-Tiki Expedition departed on April 28, 1947
South University at Washtenaw in 1947
Dexter purchased land on Baker Road in 1947 for $4,600 to build an athletic field
On May 16, 1947, a blast ripped the Mary Lee Candy Shop at 332 S. State St.; a second mysterious explosion occured on December 3rd
The Home of Good Food at 418 E. Washington St. May 31, 1947
Willow Run Airport was sold to the University of Michigan in 1947; the first commercial flight was June 17, 1946; Ann Arborite Warren Avis opened rent-a-car service there and Miami International Airport, and sold his business in 1954 for $8 million
Ann Arbor High School Athletic Director, Lou Hollway, June, 1947; he coached the football team, 1921-1938 and won a state championship in 1923, and has been athletic director since 1927
Reddaway's Frostop was a popular Ypsilanti stop at 3015 E. Michigan Ave. (Cruisin Ypsilanti)
In 1947, the Episcopal Church of Ann Arbor purchased a property at 218 North Division St., and it became known as the Canterbury House, and it hired its first full-time Chaplain
MSU President, John Hannah, hired Biggie Munn, University of Michigan Assistant Coach, 1938-1945, as his Head Football Coach in 1947; Hannah also increased Macklin Stadium's capacity from 26,000 to 51,000 by 1948
Stratego was invented in 1947
The Imperial Roller Rink on Ecorse Rd. in Ypsilanti in 1947
Otto Haisley, Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent, 1924-1953, presents a high school diploma to a World War II veteran, Robert Wagner, June 2, 1947 (Haisley Papers)
The Cold War began in 1947 between the Soviet Union and the United States
McGregor Road Bridge in 1947 at Portage Lake
The first well-documented UFO Sighting in the United States was at Mount Rainier, Washington on June 24, 1947
G&H Barbers opened for business in 1947
A new school bus for Ann Arbor High School in 1947
The transistor was patented in 1947 by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley
Terence Vincent established Humble Hobby Shop at 103.5 North Washington St. at Ypsilanti in the 1940s; the Detroit Free Press ran a 1947 article about the shop. Vincent, a former newspaperman for Kansas City Star and the Chicago Post, wrote over 2,000 one-page articles and 400 radio manuscripts
Chelsea adopted a new nickname for their athletics, "The Bulldogs" in 1947
Pittsfield was incorporated the City of East Ann Arbor on September 2, 1947; it remained until an election November 6, 1956 when it was annexed to the City of Ann Arbor in 1957. Kenneth Wingrove was its first Mayor. (Ghosts of East Ann Arbor)
U.S. 12 in Saline Township in 1947 near the Polar Bear Inn at 10655 W. Michigan Ave.; it is now Thompson's Bar & Grill
The Fleetwood Diner opened in 1947 at 300 S. Ashley St.
Ann Arbor purchased a new car for its Fire Chief in 1947
Michigan reinstated gymnastics as a varsity sport in 1947 with Newt Loken as its coach
Daisy Market at 118 W. Washington owned by Herman Harper
On June 3, 1947, WWDT who signed on originally October 23, 1946 , changed their name to WWJ-TV on May 15 for its first TV broadcast on Channel 4. It changed its call letters to WDIV-TV on July 22, 1978. It has been a NBC affiliate. (History of Michigan TV Broadcasting)
In 1947, legislation was introduced in Congress to limit federal income tax to a maxium of 25%
Dave Barclay won the NCAA Golf Championship in Ann Arbor in June, 1947
A survey by C.E. Hooper in 1947 showed that 82% of Americans listened to the radio
1947 Ann Arbor Police Fleet ready for action in front of City Hall
On August 15, 1947, the Lansing State Journal published an article stating that Michigan's population had grown by 797,000 from 1940 to 1947 which was second nationally behind California 2.45 million
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Department of Defense were created on September 18, 1947
Bach School children took a field trip to the Fire Station on Huron Street October, 1947
AT&T established area codes for each state with 86 area codes October, 1947; Michigan had 313, 517, and 616 originally
On October 3, 1947, Jake Bird was apprehended; he murdered as many as 46 victims, 1930-1947, and was executed on July 15, 1949 (The Tacoma Ax Killer)
WHRV (Huron Valley) signed on October, 1947; it was sold in 1963, and changed its call letters to WAAM
On November 3, 1947, Bob Chappuis made the cover of Time Magazine; the All-American halfback was the Wolverine's MVP in 1946, Rose Bowl MVP in 1948, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
There were so many guys out for football following World War II that the Western Conference decided to adopt Sprint Fooball for 150 lbs. and under; four teams in the conference adopted the sport: Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Illinois. Cliff Keen became Michigan's 150 lbs. Head Coach, and the Michimites won the Conference Titles in 1947 and 1948. Fritz Crisler loved the idea since his teams played 150 lbs. football at Princeton in 1934. Keen's assistant coach was George Allen in 1947.
Michigan had one of its greatest football seasons in 1947 as they finished undefeated, 10-0, with 5 shutouts including a Rose Bowl victory over USC, 49-0. The Wolverines closest game was a 13-6 win over Minnesota at home for Homecoming on October 27; Jack Weisenberger intercepted a Gopher pass at their 21 yard line in the 4th quarter, and Gene Derricotte ran for a touchdown to ice the win after a 7-6 affair through the 3rd quarter. The next week at Champaign's Homecoming, the Wolverines broke a 7-7 second quarter tie as Bump Elliott caught a 52 yard pass from Bob Chappius to the Illini 4 yard line, and Hank Fonde ran for the go ahead touchdown; the defense held through the second half for a 14-7 victory. Elliott scored the first touchdown of the game with a 76 yard punt return. Although both Michigan and Notre Dame ended the season undefeated, Michigan won the AP Poll especially after the huge Rose Bowl win. Placekicker Jim Brieske scored 107 points, 1942-1947. Jim Hunt became the new football team trainer.
Ypsilanti won their 3rd State Cross Country Championship in a row in 1947; they also won it in 1941 and 1943 for 5 State Championships in the decade
Operation Haircut picketed the Varsity Barber Shop by Frank Maltby and Pete Schenk at 611 William St. November-December, 1947 for racism in haircutting; Maltby cut hair in Ann Arbor since 1910 and Schenk since 1936, but not the hair of negroes
On November 20, 1947, Princess Elizabeth and Duke Philip wed at Westminster Abbey with over 200 million people listening to the event on radio; she became Queen of England on February 6, 1952 as Elizabeth II after her father, King George VI, died
On December 7, 1947, Marilyn Monroe's acting career debuted in the film, Dangerous Years, as a waitress named Evie
A fire on State Street on December 9, 1947 caused over $100,000 in damage
Nielsen Ratings began December, 1947
The most popular films of 1947 were Forever Amber, Unconquered, The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, The Egg and I, Mother wore Tights, Gentlemen's Agreement, Miracle on 34th Street, and The Bishop's Wife
General Edwin B. Winans passed away on December 31, 1947; he was born in Hamburg on October 31, 1869, and was the son of Edwin Baruch Winans
Comic book sales dipped to 641 million in 1947; it was 3 million less than the previous year, but 277% more than sales in 1942, and now over 200 titles
University of Michigan Physics Professor, Walter Colby, earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 10, 1948 in a ceremony at Rackham (Walter Colby Papers)
Train derailment January, 1948 near the bridge on Stadium Blvd.
On January 23, 1948, Carl Chessman was apprehended; he had a long history of criminal activity since 1937 including robbery, kidnapping and rape, and was executed on May 2, 1960 at San Quentin Prison (Caryl Chessman)
Fred McOmber passed away January 26, 1948; he started an insurance agency in 1893, and retired in 1943 after 50 years of service; the pic above was from 1943. His father, Otis, came to Ann Arbor in 1867 and owned a grocery store at 17 S. Main St., McOmber & Wagner.
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948; he helped to liberate India from British Rule in 1947 after leading non-violent protest demonstrations, 1913-1947. Gandhi was 5'5" and just over 100 lbs.; he averaged over 22,500 steps per day on his daily protest marches over 33 years, and survived three bouts with malaria, two bouts with dysentery, gastric flu and influenza along with chronic high blood pressure.
Acetaminophen was developed in 1948
WUOM began broadcasting in 1948, and WAAM 1600 began broadcasting October, 1948
Wier's Gun Shop opened at 3245 Washtenaw on January 24, 1948; pictured below is Edwin Wier in October
Ann Arbor's Ernie Jones became the first African-American to win the State Wrestling Championship in 1948
Two Ann Arbor High School girls observe the plaque honoring 76 graduates who died in World War II January 17, 1948
On January 30, 1948, Mohandas Gandhi was assasinated only 30 days after India was granted its independence from Great Britain
A & W Root Beer stand opened on 2405 West Stadium Blvd. in 1948 by Ralph and Bernice Moore
White Swan Laundry at 201 E. Catherine St. on February 28, 1948; Harry Zielinski of Washtenaw Cleaners became the new owner after Mrs. Lester Pollack retired after 31 years running the establishment. It was formerly called Vogue Dry Cleaners
Cone W. Lighthall purchased 7 acres of property from Detroit Edison, and deeded the property to the Girl Scouts for Camp Hilltop Lodge, and it was built by volunteers. The Lodge was destroyed by fire in 2006.
Milan won the Class C State Championship in 1948 in Basketball with a 45-42 win over Saginaw St. Peter and Paul under the leadership of Fred Sukup
The University of Michigan initiated the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project in 1948
Manpower began operations in 1948
In 1948, legislation was introduced in Congress for the rights of citizens to segregate themselves
The Dixiecrat or State's Rights Party was founded in 1948 to harness peaceful uses of atomic energy; $7.3 million were raised from 1948-1953. (Phoenix Project Old News)
The Dunbar Center grew to be a very popular place to engage in activities and meet new friends in Ann Arbor
Metzger's in 1948--their employees in April and serving customers in March
On April 3, 1948, the Marshall Plan was enacted to help re-build Europe; the United States gave Europe over $13.3 billion from 1948-1951, and Europe's GNP rose from $119.6 billion in 1947 to $159 billion by 1951 (The Marshall Plan: A 50 Year Perspective)
The World Health Organization was established April, 1948
Henne Field was dedicated April, 1948 by Mrs. Ella Hauser Henne for her son, Edward, who died in 1939 at the age of 51. The Henne's were longtime residents of Saline, and owned a hardware store for decades since the 1890s on Michigan Ave.; Edward was born in 1887.
Elsifor Building May, 1948 at 3800 Packard Rd. near Carpenter
Clarkson Frederick Warden, 79, of Webster Township was named America's Champion Father May, 1948 by the American Father's Day Association; he fathered 25 children, and celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with his wife, Marguerite, with whom he had 17 children with
Fritz Park May 16, 1948 hosted a picnic for the University of Michigan School of Public Administration
Ypsi-Ann Drive Inn Opened May 29, 1948 at 4675 Washtenaw Ave. by Roger Robinson for a cost of $100,000
Charles Fonville won the NCAA Shot Put Championship in 1947 and 1948; he set a 12 year old world record April, 1948 and broke the Big Ten and Ferry Field records. A back surgery prevented him from qualifying for the 1948 Olympics. Fonville became an attorney in Detroit, 1954-1994.
On June 15, 1948, Ira Navarre, Ann Arbor Firefighter, died after a train hit his automobile and pushed him into the Huron River
Babe Ruth visited the Willow Run Airport on June 19, 1948 with Clint Mahlke, former Ann Arbor athlete, who worked at Ford Motor Co. to help promote Little League Baseball; Ruth passed away two months later on August 16
Stadium Custard opened June, 1948 at Stadium & Liberty
On June 20, 1948, The Ed Sullivan Show was launched; it continued through June 6, 1971
The Pittsfield Fire Department was established in 1948 at State St. & Ellworth Rd. with 18 firefighters
Eugene B. Elliott succeeded John Maurice Munson as President of Michigan State Normal College, 1948-1965; he earned a doctorate at the University of Michigan in 1933 and was Superintendent of Public Instruction in Michigan, 1932-1945, after serving as Superintendent at Ovid, 1926-1931
John Wessinger retired as City Health Officer in 1948 at the age of 87 after serving Ann Arbor for over 47 years. He resided at 339 E. Washington St. since 1894, and delivered over 1,500 babies in his medical career.
On July 17, 1948, Spudnut Shop was opened by Frank Carson on 622 E. Liberty St.; it moved to 122 E. Liberty in 1949 with a second store opened on 211 S. State St. in 1950
Clinton B. "Bill" Knapp, a traveling salesman from New York, settled in Battle Creek, and started a restaurant with 4 investors; he persuaded his son-in-law, Jerry Hill, to manage the restaurant
Cottage Inn Pizza was opened in 1948 at 510 E. William St.
Ann Arbor Buick celebrated their 25th anniversary at 101 Ashley St. August, 1948
On August 18, 1948, the Freedom Train came to Ferry Field with a huge parade; there were 800 bikers who participated in "Youth Day"
Cliff Keen became the first University of Michigan Head Coach to manage and coach the U.S. Olympic Team in 1948 at London, England with former Oklahoma A&M teammate, Art Griffith; Keen graduated at Oklahoma A&M in 1923 and was undefeated in his weight class with three conference championships in three varsity seasons. Griffith graduated in 1926, and although Griffith never lettered, he went on to become a great coach at Tulsa Central, 1926-1940, until he replaced their mentor, Ed Gallagher, when he died in 1940. Griffith sent Keen some of his best wrestlers at Tulsa Central including Manly Johnson, Bill Combs, and Herbie Barnett while sending Merle and Burl Jennings to Fenley Collins at Michigan State who was also a graduate of Oklahoma A&M. Bob Sohl won a bronze medal in the 220 yard breaststroke for swimming, John Davies was 4th in the same event, Herb Barten was 4th in the 800 meters in track, Jack Wardrop and Erkki Koutenen also participated in track. Michigan hockey player, Neil Celley, was on the U.S. Hockey Team.
Lines were long to get in the Michigan Theatre in 1948
In 1948, the Maternal Health League of Ann Arbor changed their name to the Michigan League for Planned Parenthood, Washtenaw County
Capitol Market fire September 3, 1948 Washington & Fourth St.
Zeeb Road and Huron River Drive in Scio Township September, 1948
There were 23,903 students enrolled at the University of Michigan for the 1948-49 School Year with 66.1% being from the State of Michigan; however, there were 45,671 Total Students during the Academic Year
Painting in the Arboretum October, 1948
North Lake Country Store was established at Chelsea in 1948
On October 24, 1948, WJBK-TV, Channel 2, signed on for broadcast. It was a CBS affiliate until May, 1994 when it moved to FOX.
Thomas E. Dewey, raised in Owosso, MI and a 1923 University of Michigan graduate, lost the 1948 Presidential Election in one of the biggest political upsets in Presidential Election History to President Harry Truman; there were over 48 million Americans who voted out of over 95 million eligible voters. Michigan voted for Dewey. Also on November 2, 1948, G. Mennen Williams was elected Governor of Michigan; he was a Michigan Law School graduate
Alger Hiss, a government official, was accused of being a Soviet spy in 1948, and was convicted in 1950, and imprisoned until 1954
Fire at Delta Kappa Epsilon at 609 William St. in 1948 that was built in 1878
Main & Liberty in 1948
Michigan won its second National Championship in a row in 1948 with another undefeated season, 9-0, which extended the team winning streak to 23 games in a row; Fritz Crisler turned over the Head Coaching position to Bennie Oosterbaan. The squad had 5 shutouts. The season began with a nailbiter at Macklin Stadium in East Lansing as Michigan defeated Michigan State, 13-7. Don Peterson threw a 40 yard touchdown pass to Dick Rifenburg to give the Wolverines a 7-0 halftime advantage, but Michigan State came back in the 3rd quarter to tie the game on a dual possession catch which went in the Spartans favor. Michigan went ahead, 13-7, on a Peterson score in the 4th quarter, but the Spartans drove to the Wolverine 2 yard line late in the game when Wally Teninga intercepted a Spartan pass to end their rally. It was the first meeting in East Lansing between the two teams since 1924 as both Yost and Crisler persuaded the Spartans to play the rivalry in Ann Arbor to draw larger crowds for more revenue. Michigan was again voted as the nation's top team over an undefeated Notre Dame squad who had a tie with USC, 14-14, in their final game. Michigan was ineligible to participate in the Rose Bowl a second season in a row so Northwestern went in their place, and defeated California.
The Mud Bowl Queen was crowned on November 14, 1948 at Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the corner of South University and Washtenaw
Parker Road South of Pleasant Lake Road November, 1948
The Big Ten Market was sold to two of his employees, Russell Brewer and Kenneth Fetters in 1948; it later became known as the Big Ten Party Store at 1928 Packard. It was sold in 1954 to Eugene Towner who owned 9 area grocery stores and The Canopy in Brighton
Michigan Football Stadium expanded its bleachers in 1949
On October 9, 1948, WXYZ-TV, Channel 7 in Detroit, signed on for broadcast. It has been an ABC affiliate.
Doe's Barber Shop October, 1948
Nickels Arcade November, 1948
Michigan State won the 1948 and 1949 NCAA Cross Country Championships, it was their 2nd and 3rd NCAA Championships with their first in Cross Country in 1939
White Market on William Street in 1948
Comic book sales increased to 728 million in 1948; publishers began to reduce the pages from a 48 page format to only 32 page, and over 250 titles
The most popular films of 1948 included The Snake Pit, The Red Shoes, The Three Musketeers and Easter Parade
Fire at Old Lansky Building December 30, 1948 Detroit at N. Division
Billboard Top Hits of 1948
The first daytime Soap Opera on television debuted on January 31, 1949 with These are My Children
The First Emmy Awards were on January 29, 1949 with Pantomine Quiz as the most popular television program
On February 20, 1949, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman premiered; Miller graduated from the University of Michigan in 1936
Adam's son, Herbert, became sole owner of Goetzcraft in 1943, and built a new facility at 307 N. Main St. in 1949
On March 13, 1949, Mrs. Henry Otto, the former Margaret Schneider, passed away at the age of 103; she came to Ann Arbor in 1872 from Germany, and her husband, a blacksmith, founded Otto's Band. She had 29 Great-Grandchildren, and 19 Great-Great Grandchildren.
The Dagwood Diner opened March 17, 1949 by Donald Reid at the corner of Ashley and Liberty; it would later become the Fleetwood Diner in 1971
Mast Shoe Store opened March, 1949 at 619 E. Liberty St.
Walter Koehler signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs in 1949; he was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School and Western Michigan, and died July 28, 1952 after enlisting in the Army as a Medical Trainer in 1951. He was honored as All City Football Team in 1945.
Legos were invented in 1949 in Denmark
Young boy is mesmerized by the Blue Front's comic collection in 1949
Ann Arbor High School won the State Wrestling Championship in 1949 and 1950
Ann Arbor Public Library March, 1949 as this man gets a closer look at the newspaper
Armen Cleaners at 619 Packard March, 1949; they had other location at 1327 South University, 216 E. Washington, and 630 S. Ashley. They opened in 1947 with Michael Avsharian, Albert and Kelly Kalousdian as owners.
On April 2, 1949 Mrs. Zella McConnell was shot 10 times by roomer, Ivan Love, at 1675 Lexington Road
On April 4, 1949, NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organization was initiated
The Milner Hotel was renamed The Earle Hotel at 117-119 N. Main St. in 1949
An Aerial photo of the area where Tappan School moved to April, 1949; East Stadium to the left and Washtenaw Ave. to the right with Tuomy Hills gas station at the fork in the road
The Michigan Coliseum was remodeled in 1949 for $235,000 to add seating capacity of 3,500
On April 30, 1949, the Cupid Bar became The Flame Bar
The University of Michigan Commencement in 1949 at Ferry Field
Fred Seeger, Blacksmith, still had a customer May, 1949 at his shop at 109 S. Ashley St.; he worked for John Volz, 1925-1939, until he could start his own shop
Blue Front fire extinguished after one hour on May 7, 1949
On May 11, 1949, Israel was recognized internationally as a country
Ann Arbor Fairgrounds in 1949 Jackson and Maple Rd.
Hazel Park Raceway opened in 1949
Square Dancing at Jones School in 1949 with Principal Gene Maybee
Don Douglas won the 1949 State Championship in the 880 Yard Run with a time of 2:03.1; Dave Hill of Ypsilanti won three State Championships with a 14.9 and 22.7 in the 120 and 200 Yard Hurdles and Long Jump by leaping 22'1.75." Hill won 7 State Championships in 3 years for the Braves inlcuding the high jump and relay events.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer song was composed June, 1949 by Johnny Marks after the character was created in 1939; Marks later wrote Rockin Around the Christmas Tree in 1958, and a Holly Jolly Christmas in 1964
John Barfield started a side business cleaning and waxing cars, cleaning buildings, and removing debris from houses
Bond Drive June, 1949 covered wagon outside Kresge's State St. & North University
Ferry Field view from the air on June 18, 1949 as University of Michigan held graduation
Edwards Brothers had 150 employees and over $1 million in sales in 1949
Ypsilanti Police Department in 1949
Wikel's Drug Store and Ulrich's Book Store at the corner of East University and South University in 1949
South State Street Warehouses July, 1949 including Jacoby Foods and the Ann Arbor News
John Haigh was executed on August 10, 1949; he was responsible for 6-9 acid death murders, 1944-1949. (John Haigh, The Acid Bath Murderer)
There were 98 television stations and 2,021 radio stations in America in 1949
Candyland was produced in 1949
Staff at the Carnegie Library in 1949
King-Seeley in Scio Township on Zeeb Rd. September, 1949; it would later become a division of Chrysler
Michigan finished the 1949 football season, 6-2-1 as Army ended the Wolverines 25 game winning streak on October 8, 7-21. Michigan had the largest crowds in their history with sellouts of 97,239 fans at the Michigan State, Army, Minnesota, and Ohio State games as the seating capacity was increased. This was the first year the NCAA kept official attendance records. Michigan and Ohio State tied for the conference title with a 7-7 tie and identical 4-1-1 marks in conference play with the Wolverines losing to Northwestern, 20-21, and the Buckeyes losing to Minnesota, 0-27. The pic above shows Michigan Athletics on September 9, 1949; the pic below shows Band Day.
Kiddie Korner opened September 22, 1949 at Main & Madison; Ralph Gerganoff designed and built Kiddie Korner
Goodyear's acquired the Woolworth Building in 1949 and expanded their operations
September 24, 1949 Hollis House Fire at 1805 Washtenaw
On October 4, 1949, Donald Hume murdered Stanley Setty; (Donald Hume and the Setty Case)
Courthouse Square October, 1949
Ann Arbor High School Cheerleaders October, 1949
Kresge's Soda Fountain in 1949
Margaret Nickerson Martin established The Tuckaway House at 522 East Liberty St. October, 1949 to help the physically disabled and shut-ins. She started the store at Jackson in 1942
Comic book sales for 1949 were over 750 million as the 32 page format was the new standard, and about 300 various comic titles
Albert Cobo was elected Mayor of Detroit in 1949; he was previously Treasurer of the City since 1935 (The Racist History of Albert Cobo)
The last American case of smallpox was reported in 1949 (History of Smallpox)
The FBI began to publish its 10 Most Wanted List in 1949; the list has grown to 529 fugitives as of September 7, 2022
The most popular films of 1949 included Samson and Delilah, Battleground, All The King's Men, and 12 O'Clock High
Sears, Roebuck & Co. fire on December 19, 1949 on 300 W. Washington.
On December 27, 1949, Joseph Shock, 58, shot his wife, and then killed himself in an attempted murder-suicide; however, she survived the ordeal in a farmhouse at 3680 Morgan Rd.
Billboard Top Hits of 1949
Michigan League in 1950
Ann Arbor Police Files: The 1950s
Ann Arbor population in 1950 was 48,251 (17th largest in Michigan), 134,606 in Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti 18,302, Chelsea 2,580, Manchester 1,388, Dexter 1,307, Milan 1,533, Saline , 6.3 million in Michigan, and 151 million in the USA; Detroit population peaked at 1.8 million with 83.5% White 17th Census of the United States

Social Security examined over 40.3 million births from 1950-1959, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era. The University of Michigan enrolled 1527 and graduated 650 negro students, 1940-1949. In 1950, 64.45% of Michiganders were born in Michigan; the most immigrants in the state were born at Canada, 152,197, Poland, 77,397, Germany, 44,941, England, 43,101, Italy, 37,419, Russia, 27,318, Scotland, 26,149, The Netherlands, 20,342, Hungary, 17,899, Austria, 16,626, Yugolavia, 14,009, Ireland, 12,758, Finland, 12,046, Sweden, 10,151, Czechoslovakia, 10,132, Belgium, 8,991, and Lithuania, Greece, Romania, Mexico, Turkey, Denmark, Norway, France, Syria, Ukraine, Wales, Lebanon, Latvia, Phillipines, Bulgaria, etc.

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	James	843,489	Mary	625,558
2	Michael	837,142	Linda	564,312
3	Robert	830,134	Patricia	459,623
4	John	797,660	Susan	437,723
5	David	769,652	Deborah	430,515
6	William	591,025	Barbara	345,706
7	Richard	535,238	Debra	341,306
8	Thomas	454,195	Karen	332,485
9	Mark	382,430	Nancy	286,779
10	Charles	361,035	Donna	270,325

The Washtenaw County Farm Bureau was founded on January 1, 1950
Detroit fell behind Los Angeles as the 6th largest city in America, but Michigan held on to the 7th largest state position in the 1950 Census
Ann Arbor recorded its all time highest January average temperature of 72 degrees January, 1950
Kip Taylor, now head football coach at Oregon State, dropped by Ann Arbor High School to visit his old coach, Lou Hollway January, 1950
On January 17, 1950, the Great Brink's Robbery in Boston netted $2.75 million (Great Brinks Robbery)
February 21-25, 1950, the Elks Home at 336 S. Main St. was rededicated after extensive construction and improvements which cost $120,000
By 1950, there were 87 gas stations in Ann Arbor
Golfside at Packard in 1950
By 1950, the United States continued to be the world's leader in GDP-Gross Domestic Product, and had 27.3% of the world's GDP which was more than all of Western European countries combined and over 4 times the GDP of the United Kingdom who lost India as a colony
Bob Moorehouse fine tunes a television March, 1950; he repaired TVs with RCA Television Service
The Food & Drug Mart opened in 1950 at 1423 E. Stadium Blvd. by James O'Sullivan; he graduated from Ferris State in 1928, and managed a Cunningham's Drug Store in Detroit in 1935 until he began a Food and Drug Mart at Ypsilanti in 1947 at 13 N. Washington St.
University of Michigan opened its Women's Maternity Hospital in 1950
In 1950, the University of Michigan purchased 300 acres north of the Huron River for what would eventually become North Campus
Dennis Miller, owner of Miller's Ice Cream Parlor's, was featured on Ripley's Believe it or Not on his 80th birthday for eating a pint of his ice cream daily for 53 years; he died in 1953 at the age of 83. There were 4 Miller's Ice Cream Parlors in Ann Arbor at the time.
Flooding on April 5, 1950 Island Park and other areas
In 1950, the Zal Gaz Grotto Club moved to 213 1/2 Fourth St. in the Wedemeyer Building
University of Michigan built a new Golf Course Clubhouse in 1950
By 1950, there was only 6,803 miles of railroad track left in Michigan
On March 30, 1950, Dexter Schools was renamed Dexter Agricultural Schools; the school board also purchased 10 acres of land next to the athletic field to build a new high school which was ready for occupancy September, 1958
Ann Arbor built its first parking structure with a carport at Washington and First Street April, 1950
The Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup on April 23, 1950
Detroit Race Course was opened in Livonia in 1950
Burns Park used to have Two Sand Box Pavilions, one is pictured above, until they were torn down. They were constructed for the old fairgrounds.
The 3-Story Outhouse on Walsh Road in Webster Township may have been the largest outhouse in the County in 1950
Chrysler Proving Grounds was established at Chelsea in 1950
An overhead view of Stadium Boulevard in 1950
St. Francis of Assisi Church was established in 1950, and the School opened Fall, 1952
Earhart Road where a County Road Commission Truck was stuck in mud April, 1950
Barton Hills improved and renovated their clubhouse April, 1950
On April 28, 1950, a crowd of over 2,000 came for the debate between communism and capitalism by Dr. Herbert Phillips and Dr. Preston Slosson, History Professor at the University of Michigan, 1921-1962, and son of May Gorslin Preston Slosson at the 200 block of S. State St.
Getting ready for another square dance event at the Pittsfield Grange May, 1950
Farm Bureau May, 1950 at 407-413 N. Fifth Ave. near Detroit St.
Montgomery Ward fire May 25, 1950
Spanish-American War Veterans at the VFW Center on Liberty St. Memorial Day, 1950
Haven Hall arson fire on June 6, 1950 by Robert Stacy; it destroyed a building that was established in 1863 named in honor of Erastus Haven
Don McEwen won the NCAA Championship in the Two-Mile Run with a NCAA Record time of 9:01.9; he repeated as champion in 1951, and won 6 Western Conference Championships. He was unable to compete in the 1952 Olympics due to injury. He was hired by Ann Arbor Public Schools in 1958, and served as a mathematics teacher, guidance counselor, and cross country coach. His two-mile record at Michigan wasn't broken until 2008 after standing for 55 years.
Katherine Dexter McCormick donated Gordon Hall to the University of Michigan
On June 22, 1950, the Hollywood Blacklist was released which identified 151 people as communist sympathizers; McCarthyism created a moral panic during the Cold War and Korean War eras (H. Chandler Davis was fired at the University of Michigan)
Clayton Collins became Ann Arbor's first African-American police officer in 1950
Peach Mountain Observatory at Portage Lake was dedicated June, 1950 (Portage Lake Observatory-Old News)
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950; it has been estimated that 5.8 million U.S. Troops engaged with over 40,000 dead, and 2.5 million people died overall including over 2 million Korean civilians
Sam Walton purchased a store from Luther Harrison in Bentonville, Arkansas, and opened Walton's 5 & 10
Dunkin Donuts was established in 1950
Two boys brought a pony down Mast Road in Dexter July, 1950
George Jayne won the State Championship in the 1 mile run with a time of 4:35.9; his teammate, Roger Maugh, won the State Pole Vault Championship with a leap of 12'1"
On July 17, 1950, Julius Rosenberg was arrested for espionage; later, on June 19, 1953, he and his wife, Ethel, were executed for thier crimes (The Rosenbergs)
Michigan State joined the Western Conference in 1950; they had a student enrollment of 15000
Barton Pool was dedicated August, 1950 at 730 Country Club Drive for Barton Hills Country Club
Stanford Thompson murdered Marjorie Williams on August 12, 1950.
The 24 foot War Eagle was dedicated at Michigan Stadium June, 1950; a petition was circulated to alumni June, 1945 to rename the stadium, Yost Stadium, in honor of Fielding Yost, but prior to Yost's death, he discouraged the idea and offered the statue instead as a tribute to the soldiers who gave thier lives during World War II. Michigan finished the 1950 season, 6-3-1; the season began with an opening season loss to Michigan State, 7-14. The game was tied 7-7 in the 4th quarter when the Spartans returned a Wolverine punt to the 19 yard line, and scored a touchdown on a run; the Wolverines drove to the Spartan 10 yard line, but the drive ended when Bill Putich threw an interception. Michigan lost to #1 Army, 6-27, Illinois, 0-7, and tied Minnesota, 7-7, and finished the season as Big Ten Champions after defeating Ohio State in the Snow Bowl, 9-3. The Snow Bowl was played in 10 degree weather with wind gusts to 30 miles per hour on an icy field in blizzard conditions; Michigan punted the ball 24 times, and had no first downs, but won the game on a blocked punt just before halftime when Tony Momsen blocked a Buckeye punt and fell on the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. Michigan has won their fourth conference title in a row. Michigan went to the Rose Bowl, and trailed the California Golden Bears, 0-6, through three quarters; however, Don Dufek, scored two touchdowns in the final six minutes of the game for a 14-6 Wolverine win. Michigan finished the season ranked #9 in the AP Poll.
The Huron League formed in 1950 with Ann Arbor University High School, Chelsea, Milan, Saline, Ypsilanti Lincoln and Ypsilanti Roosevelt plus Dundee and Flat Rock
The Hoover Manion was sold to Tau Delta Phi fraternity on September 1, 1950
Demolition of University Hall September, 1950
Eberwhite School was almost complete October, 1950
Pep Rally at the Michigan Union October, 1950
Silly Putty began to be marketed in 1950, and there have been over 6 million eggs sold through 2005
Rural Farm Homes adaptation to implementing major technologies, 1930-1950, including telephone, electricity, telephone and automobile
The Strange Tale of Ten Little Nigger Boys was published in 1950
George Burke passed away on October 3, 1950 at 64; he was Prosecuting Attorney in Ann Arbor, 1911-1914, and one of the judges at the Nuremberg Trials, November 20, 1945-October 1, 1946. Burke also served as President and Chairman of the Board of Argus, Chairman of the Michigan Civil Service Commission, Board of Directors of Detroit Edison, President of Citizen's Mutual Insurance Co. at Howell, and was attorney for the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Trust Co., and Ann Arbor Bank after earning his degree from the University of Michigan in 1907. Burke is on the far left above, and on the far right is Earl Cress who served as Vice-President of Ann Arbor Trust Co., 1929-1941, and President, 1941-1969, and Chairman of the Board, 1970. Cress was a 1920 University of Michigan graduate. In the middle is former Ann Arbor Mayor, Robert A. Campbell who served 1925-1927, and 1933-1937; he was also Treasurer of the University of Michigan. Campbell passed away on November 7, 1947. This pic was taken in the 1946 at the Ann Arbor Trust Dinner.
Zeeb Road between Miller and Huron River Drive in 1950
Montgomery Ward fire October 10, 1950 140 S. First St. $250,000 damage.
The Jack Benny Program debuted October 28, 1950 on television; it continued through April 16, 1965 with 260 episodes over 15 seasons, and it won Emmy's for Most Popular TV Program in 1959 and 1961
On October 30, 1950, a Drum Major led children at Ferry Field; this picture appeared in Life Magazine
George Meader, a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School in 1931, served as Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney, 1941-1943, and was elected to U.S. Congress, 1951-1964
Peck's Drug Store on Main Street November, 1950
On November 1, 1950, an Assassination attempt was made on President Truman by two Puerto Rican Pro-Independentists
M-52 at the Sylvan Line November, 1950
Clague's Market prepares Turkeys for Thanksgiving November, 1950
Main Street near William December, 1950
Milky's Party Time began as Milky's Party Movie on December 16, 1950; Milky was Clarence Cummings, and the show continued through 1967
Frosty the Snowman was composed in 1950 by Steve Nelson and Walter Rollins; Silver Bells was composed in 1950 by Jay Livingston and Ray Evens, and performed in The Lemon Drop Kid released March, 1951
Billboard Top Hits of 1950
The most popular films of 1950 included Cinderella, King Solomon's Mines, All About Eve, Father of the Bride, and Sunset Boulevard
The Ann Arbor Women's City Club was founded in 1951
Ypsilanti Public Schools accepted a 1951 Kaiser for their Driver's Education Program with Superintendent Carl Arvin, AAA Manager Don Hochrein, Norris Wiltse, a 50 year teacher and principal at YHS, Ernest Chapelle, former Superintendent, U.S. Congressman George Meader (shaking hands with Ardis), Sam Lambdin and Ron Norris from Norris Motors.
In 1951, Quarry's took over the location of McLean's Grocery at 318 S. State St. and went into the photography business
Marcelo Valasquez murdered his wife, Anita, on February 26, 1951
An overhead view of Ann Arbor March, 1951 where the new Women's Athletic Building would go
The University of Michigan opened its School of Social Work in 1951.
Fenn's Drug Store at 103 N. Forest March, 1951 established by Clare Fenn; Fenn's father, Henry, operated a drug store in Chelsea since 1890 until he passed away in 1950. Clare operated a drug store in Ann Arbor since 1930 and served two terms on the Ann Arbor City Council, 1948-1954.
Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan hosted the 1951 NCAA Gymnastics Championships won by Florida State over Illinois and USC
Harmony Restaurant at the corner of Liberty and Fourth April, 1951
Allmendinger Park, May, 1951
The Academy Awards for the Ann Arbor Civic Theater were presented on June 7, 1951; Ted Heusel on your far right
Texaco Star Theater was the most popular television show in 1951
George Jayne won the 1951 State Championship in the 880 Yard run with a time of 2:00.3
The University of Michigan acquired the Inglis House estate in 1951; it is a 12,000 sq.ft. house that was built on the Huron River at 2105 Geddes Rd. (2301 Highland Drive) in 1927 on 9.1 acres. James Inglis was the former Chairman of the National Bank of Detroit; he died March, 1950 (Inglis House) Pictured below is the Inglis family in 1945
On July 24, 1951, Calkins & Fletcher Drug Store was sold to James R. Edwards of Dearborn
Most of the Ann Arbor High School graduation ceremonies were held at Hill Auditorium, 1913-1955; the above pic is from the 1951 march from the High School at State & Washington down State Street to North University. There is a good bet they may have been held at University Hall prior to the building of Hill Auditorium.
Harry Boyd Earhart established the Relm Foundation in 1951
Wines Field was purchased by the University of Michigan in 1951
Jerome David Salinger published A Catcher in the Rye in 1951
Resurfacing began in 1951 from Maynard Street to the west city limits; State Street made the transition from bricks to pavement
South Quad opened in 1951
Michigan won the 1951, 1952, and 1953 NCAA Championships in Hockey; 24 Michigan Hockey players earned All-American status for the Wolverines, 1948-1957, under Coach Vic Heyliger; they defeated Brown, 7-1, on March 17, 1951
Calkins-Fletcher Drug Store Packard & State St. July, 1951
Vet's Hospital construction August, 1951
Eberbach School was closed in 1951 at 1220 Wells St.
By April, 1951, the Humane Society of Washtenaw County moved to 3116 Cherry Hill Rd. in Dixboro in Superior Township at a cost of over $100,000 after the groundbreaking in 1950; it was one of the finest animal shelters built in the United States, and renamed at some time the Huron Valley Humane Society
Search for Tomorrow began on September 3, 1951; it continued for 35 years until December 26, 1986 with 9,130 episodes, and was the highest rated Soap Opera in America, 1951-1956
Pauline Campbell beaten to death September 16, 1951 by three 18 year olds; John Bartlow Martin wrote, Why Do They Kill, in 1953 about the murder
Michigan opened the 1951 football season against the eventual National Champion, Michigan State, and lost, 0-25. The Wolverines didn't fare well and finished 4-5 for their first losing season since 1936; it was only the 9th losing season in the team's history. Beside the Michigan State loss, Michigan was defeated by Stanford, Illinois, Cornell, and Northwestern. The season did end well though as Michigan beat Ohio State, 7-0, and ruined Woody Hayes debut in the series. Michigan was unranked in the AP Poll.
The Ann Arbor Lions Club was ready for another fundraising event at a Saturday Football Game September, 1951
Donna Reed and John Derek came to Ann Arbor for the premiere of Saturday's Hero at the Michigan Theater
Budd Lynch took over in 1951 as broadcaster for the Michigan Football Games on WWJ; he also broadcast the Detroit Red Wing hockey games, 1949-1975, and served as the Red Wing public address announcer, 1985-2012. (60 Years of service)
Ann Arbor High School Band practices at West Park October, 1951
I Love Lucy began on October 15, 1951; it ran 181 episodes until May 6, 1957, and then became the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnez Show. It was the most watched television show throughout the 1950s with the highest Nielson Rating of all-time with 67.3, and won 5 Emmy Awards. It later became The Lucy Show, 1962-1968, with 156 episodes over 6 seasons, and Here's Lucy, 1968-1974, with another 144 episodes over 6 seasons.
The Huron Hotel on October 20, 1951 at 200 E. Huron St.; it became the Embassy Hotel (room below) after it was purchased. Charles Kokkales leased the property for 23 years from the George Rinsey estate. Michael Randolph of Randolph Realty became a leasee.
An overhead view of Ann Arbor October, 1951
Black Bottom Detroit in 1951
Jet Magazine was founded and published its first magazine on November 1, 1951; it was a weekly magazine targeting African-American readers
Radio Cab November, 1951
Mack School Field Trip to the new Human Society on Cherry Hill Rd.; many of the dogs were upset because the racoon got all the attention
Ohio State Literature Professor, Harlan Hatcher, replaced retiring President Ruthven as Michigan's 8th President on November 27, 1951 (Harlan Hatcher Ann Arbor Old News)
Safety Patrol Leader, Roger Holcomb, in front of Fritz Elementary School at 995 N. Maple Rd. in December, 1951 after it opened February, 1945; it was briefly Earthworks School October, 1971 with 108 students, and is now Ann Arbor Nursery School
Billboard Top Hits of 1951
The most popular films of 1951 included Quo Vadis, Alice in Wonderland, Show Boat, A Streetcar Named Desire, An American in Paris, and A Place in the Sun
On December 16, 1951, Dragnet (Badge 714) premiered with Jack Webb as Detective Joe Friday; it ran for 8 seasons and 276 episodes until August 23, 1959. The show made a comeback in 1967-1970 with another 98 episodes
King Idris won independence for Libya from Italy and Allied ocupation following World War II on December 24, 1951
On January 9, 1952, 7 people were injured when a passenger train collided with a freight train near the Dexter depot; there were 250 passengers on board, and there was over $1 million in damage
The Northville Psychiatric Hospital was built in 1952
The Falcons Band formed in 1952; Hank Ballard joined the band, and they changed their name to The Royals, then The Midnighters. They became one of the top R&B Bands in America with 13 Top Ten hits, and they were attacked onstate October, 1954 for suggestive lyrics
Michigan State College won NCAA Football Championships in 1951 & 1952 under Coach Biggie Munn
Michigan won the 1952 NCAA Hockey Championship on March 15, 1952 behind the stellar goaltending of Willard Ikola, 4-1, over Colorado College
On March 21, 1952 a Panty Raid at the University of Michigan sparked an epidemic of similar activities on 52 college campuses Spring, 1952.
Arbordale in 1952
On April 15, 1952, the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup behind Terry Sawchuk's two shutouts and allowing only 2 goals in 4 games over the Montreal Canadians
April 22, 1952 Prison Riot held 9 guards hostage for 5 days as with $2.5 million in damage at Michigan State Prison in Jackson (YouTube)
Fraternity Market at 1308 South University June, 1951 was owned by Louis Lipnik; he came to the United States in 1921, and opened a meat market in Detroit supplying meat to University of Michigan fraternities in 1933. He opened his first Ann Arbor store at 1010 Broadway in 1939, and later opened up Fraternity Markets at 1038 Broadway and 1308 South University until his retirement in 1962
On January 21, 1952, Milford and Henry Boersma went to court to decide if Henry could leave Boersma Travel to start his own travel agency with student travel tours
The Dexter-Huron Metropark opened in 1952 on 120 acres
Makielski Berry Farm opened in 1952
Dolph Funeral Home on Maynard St. was sold to the University of Michigan in 1952; it became the University of Michigan Television Center
Mr. Potato Head was invented in 1952
Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts was the most popular television show of 1952
The Miss Universe Pageant began in 1952
South Lyon Hotel and Bar in 1952
The Brookside Subdivision project began March 27 and was completed by December, 1952 with 54 homes built
Wrigley's was built at 2350 W. Stadium Blvd. in 1952
Lowell Juilliard Carr wrote, Willow Run: A Study of Industrialization and Cultural Inadequacy in 1952
The Huron Lanes Bowling Alley was built at 320 E. Huron Street in 1952
In 1952, Ann Arbor acquired Buhr Park from Joseph Buhr
Floyd Cook Service Station at 536 S. Main St.; Floyd "Fats" Cook worked in the gas station business, 1936-1977, since he took his first job at a station on Huron and Ashley owned by George Hertler. He originally came to Ann Arbor from Beulah to enroll at the University of Michigan to become a dentist. He owned his own station, 1939-1950, at Main & Madison; then, moved to Huron St. in 1950, and owned a Sunoco station at Packard and Jorn Court in 1959. He was also known as Mr. Magoo.
On May 16, 1952, General Douglas McArthur came to Ann Arbor
On June 7, 1952, Mitchell School was dedicated; it was named after Mary D. Mitchell (Mary D. Mitchell--Old News)
On June 19, 1952, former Ann Arbor Mayor, George E. Lewis, 1921-1925, received an award from the Ann Arbor Rotary Club after 32 years of service as its Secretary. Lewis was an electrical engineer, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1909; he was Superintendent at Detroit Edison, and parter at Ayres, Lewis, Norris and May.
Matt Mann coached the U.S. Olympic Swimming & Diving Team in 1952; John Davies won a gold medal in the 200 meter breaststroke for Australia, Burwell "Bumpy" Jones won a gold medal in the 800 meter relay, Ron Gora, Jack and Robert Wardrop, Tony Turner, Jack Carroll, John Ross, Roy Pella, Walter "Pete" Sutton, Fritz Nilsson, and Eeles Landstrom also participated.
East Hall June, 1952
Greyhound Station in 1952
United States Special Forces were established on June 19, 1952 with Green Berets
On June 30, 1952, The Guiding Light debuted on television; it was on radio since January 25, 1937, and continued for 18,262 episodes through September 18, 2009. It was the most popular Soap Opera on television, 1956-1958, and #2 for 1953-1966.
On July 18, 1952, three homes were moved on Forest Ave. to make room for the Michigan Women's Athletic Building; the pic above shows one on North Fifth Ave. onto Detroit St.
Fred Trosko was hired by Michigan Normal College to be their Head Football Coach July, 1952; he played halfback for Michigan, 1937-1939. His teams were 7-1-1 in 1953 and 8-1 in 1954, and his teams won the Interstate Athletic Conference Championships in 1954, 1955 and 1957
On August 18, 1952, William Reynolds, 35, and step-son, Samuel Pitcher, 15, were asphixiated and drowned while trying to repair a water pump on the 20-foot well at 5510 Hellner Road
Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan overhead view September, 1952
Biggie Munn became Michigan State's Athletic Director in 1952
Aprill Insurance moved to 331 E. Huron Street September, 1952 next to the Double D Restaurant
On September 15, 1952, Gerhard Mennen "Soapy" Williams, Michigan Governor, 1949-1961, made the cover of Time Magazine; the 1937 University of Michigan Law School graduate later served as U.S. Ambassador to the Phillipines, and Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, 1983-1986. He married Nancy Lane Quirk of Ypsilanti in 1937 after meeting on a blind date.
"Tricky Dick" Nixon came to Ann Arbor in 1952 for a train stop as he campaigned as Vice President during the Eisenhower campaign
Adlai Stevenson spoke at Ypsilanti October, 1952
Michigan again faced the Michigan State Spartans to start the 1952 season, and lost, 13-27; Biggie Munn's crew went on the win their second National Championship in a row. Michigan also lost to Stanford, Illinois, and Ohio State with a record 8 turnovers to finish 5-4, fourth in the Big Ten, but they did spoil Purdue's chance for the title when they defeated the Boilermakers, 21-10, on November 15. That win sent Wisconsin to the Rose Bowl. Michigan was unranked in the AP Poll.
The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet debuted on October 3, 1952; it continued through April 23, 1966 with 434 episodes over 14 seasons
American Bandstand debuted on October 7, 1952; it continued for 37 seasons through 1989 with Dick Clark as its host
Hank Fonde's Graveyard outside Ann Arbor High School prior to the October 31, 1952 Homecoming tilt with Ypsilanti; a win over Ypsilanti capped an undefeated season and another State High School Football Championship
Parker School in 1952
On November 4, 1952, Dwight Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson in the 1952 Presidential Election; there were over 61 million Americans who voted, and nearly 100 million eligible voters.
On November 8, 1952, Ann Arborite, Andrew Mast, 40, was killed in a plane crash near Stillwater, Oklahoma
The most popular films of 1952 included The Greatest Show on Earth, The Bad and the Beautiful, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, Ivanhoe, and Singin in the Rain
The Detroit Lions defeated the Cleveland Browns on December 28 in Cleveland, 17-7, for the 1952 NFL Championship
Billboard Top Hits of 1952
Don Canham, Michigan Track Coach, founded School Tech, Inc. in 1953
Jim Shafer, known as Krazy Jim, founded Blimpy Burger at 551 South Division Street in 1953
The Big Ten Party Store was sold to Eugene Towner and Edward Sharon in 1953
71 Memorable Moments in Michigan Sports was published by the Michigan Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi (The Kays Press) in 1953 (166 pages)
The Ypsilanti American Little League was founded in 1953; it was the oldest in Michigan, and Little League began nationally in 1939
Scio Drive-In opened on Jackson Road in 1953 by Arthur and Roger Robinson
Bill Flemming, a 1943 Ann Arbor High School graduate, member of the state championship football team and co-captain of the basketball team, went to work at WWJ in 1953 after an internship in 1948 at WUOM; he became the voice of the Detroit Pistons in 1957-1962, and joined ABC Wide World of Sports in 1961. Flemming covered over 600 sporting events, and had a highlight show on Sunday mornings reviewing the top college football games played on Saturdays throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He died in Petoskey in 2007, and was married 57 years to his wife, Barbara, who he met at the University of Michigan.
In 1953, Pat's Par 3 opened
On March 5, 1953, Joseph Stalin, the Premier of Russia, died; he controlled Russia, 1924-1953
On March 21, 1953, the S.S. Badger went into service; it was the largest car ferry in the United States with service between Ludington, MI and Manitowoc, WI.
In April, 1953, the Chick Inn was established in Ypsilanti by Jim and Charlotte Allen at 501 Holmes Rd.
McNaughton's Drive Inn at 1305 Washtenaw Ave. in Ypsilanti; Mr. & Mrs. Raymond W. McNaughton are pictured with John Bloss, their manager
Russell Kirk, a Michigan State graduate, published, The Conservative Mind: From Burke to Eliot in 1953; he developed the "Six Canons of Conservativism" (Russell Kirk Shaped Conservative Thought from a Northern Michigan Farm)
On April 27, 1953, President Dwight Eisenhower signed Executive Order 10450 banning homosexuals from working for the federal government or any of its private contractors citing them as security risks.
Ann Arbor Police Department in 1953
Ann Arbor High School won the State Golf Championship in 1953
On May 6, 1953, the first open heart surgery with cardiopulminary bypass using a heart-lung machine was performed
Meadowview School was built and established in 1953 in Pittsfield Township
On May 24, 1953, the first service of St. Clare of Assisi was held by Rev. Phil Schenk, a University of Michigan Professor, 1919-1944, after Dr. Inez Wisdom donated the chapel to the Episcopal Church. An Episcopal Sanctuary was built in 1956 next to the chapel at 2301 Packard Rd.
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard incorporated the Church of Scientology at Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1953; he coined the Dianetics concept May, 1950 as the "modern science of mental health." Timeline of Scientology
June 8, 1953 Flint Tornado F5 was one of deadliest in U.S. History leaving 116 dead, 844 injured with $19 million in damage
Michigan won the NCAA Baseball Championship defeating Texas in two of three games June 11-16, 1953; Don Eaddy and Bruce Haynam were recognized as All-Americans (The Triumph and Legacy of the 1953 Wolverine Baseball Team)
The Korean War ended on July 7, 1953 with over 36,000 American deaths and over 128,000 Americans wounded; it has been estimated that between 400,000 and 4.5 million people died from 1950-1953
Medical Ultrasound Technology or sonography was created in 1953
Don Canham, Michigan Track Coach, started School Tech, Inc. in 1953, and produced 20 "loop" instructional movies from football to cheerleading
On July 30, 1953, the Small Business Administration was created
The Detroit Lions held their Summer Training Camp at Ypsilanti, 1949-1956, with Two NFL Championships and a 57-32-2 record while Alvin "Bo" McMillin was replaced by Raymond "Buddy" Parker; this poster was raised in 1953
Dexter Elementary School was completed in 1953 after a bond of $395,000 was passed in 1951 with an additional $125,000 later when funds were insufficient to complete the project; it was 16 rooms, and later renamed Bates Elementary in 1955 in honor of H. Carl Bates who served on the school board, 1925-1955
Pauline Acres Subdivision was under construction in September, 1953
On September 2, 1953, The Loretta Young Show premiered; it continued 8 seasons with 165 episodes until June 4, 1961, and she won Emmy's for Most Popular Actress in 1957 and 1959 and appeared in over 110 films, 1917-1994
Kresge's September, 1953
On September 23, 1952, Rocky Marciano knocked out Jersey Joe Walcott in the 13th round at Philadephia's Municpal Stadium to win the World Boxing Heavyweight Championship (Famous Knockout) Whole Fight Fight City Summary
John Christie was apprehended on March 31, 1953; he murdered at least 8 people, 1943-1953, and had a long history of criminal activity dating back to 1921 (John Christie of Rillington Place)
The Michigan Department of Corrections was created in 1953
Veteran's Hospital opened October, 1953 with its first patient
On October 9, 1953, Topper premiered; it ran 2 seasons with 78 episodes
Michigan had all male cheerleaders until 1974, and they were coached by Gymnastics Coach, Newt Loken, since 1947
Michigan finished the 1953 football season, 6-3, with losses to Minnesota, 0-22, Illinois, 3-19, and Big Ten Champion Michigan State, 6-14, in their first season in joining the conference. Michigan State went on to beat UCLA in the Rose Bowl, and finsh the season ranked third; the Spartans only loss was an upset on October 24 to Purdue, 0-6, at West Lafayette. Without that loss, Michigan State would have captured their 3rd National Title in a row. Michigan ended the season shutting out Ohio State, 20-0, on November 21 in Ann Arbor. Michigan was ranked #20 in the AP Poll. Former 1950 Ann Arbor High School graduate, Don Dohoey, was the Spartan Captain, and earned All-American honors.
Bill Stegath began broadcasting Michigan Football games on WUOM, 1953-1962 (Bill Stegath Tribute)
Courthouse Square November, 1953
On November 13, 1953, Gaston Dominici was arrested; he murdered Sir Jack Drummond, his wife and 10 year old daughter in The Dominici Affair (Gaston Dominici and The Drummond Murders)
Library Director, Homer Chance, shows off the new book return December, 1953
Kresge's December, 1953
The first issue of Playboy featured Marilyn Monroe as the centerfold December, 1953; Hugh Hefner, a University of Illinois psychology graduate, secured a $1,000 loan from his mother to start the magazine at Chicago on October 1 with friend, Eldon Sellers. The publication had over a 100,000 subscribers monthly in 1954, and its publication peaked at nearly 7.2 million by November, 1972. Hefner started a Playboy Club at Chicago in 1960, and franchised many others across the country; he purchased the Playboy Mansion at Chicago in 1959 with 70 rooms, and a second Playboy Mansion at Beverly Hills, California by 1971 with 22 rooms.
The most popular films of 1953 included Peter Pan, The Robe, From Here to Eternity, Shane, and How to Marry a Millionaire
Ann Arbor's Santa, Albert Warnhoff, with a December, 1953 delivery
The Detroit Lions defeated the Cleveland Browns for the 1953 NFL Championship, 17-16, at Briggs Stadium on December 27 on a 33 yard TD pass from Bobby Layne to Jim Doran
On January 1, 1954, the age of colorized television began when NBC broadcast the Tournament of Roses Parade in color; only 3% of television across American had Color TVs in 1964, but it increased to 50% by 1972.
A Fire wrecked a 10 Unit Apartment House at 333 E. Ann St. on December 10, 1953
Billboard Top Hits of 1953
An accident at State & North University
On January 14, 1954, Hudson Automotive became American Motor Company
On January 24, 1954, a fire broke out at the Ypsilanti Press
Everett Williams not only opened Everett's, but he also opened Milk Maid in 1954 along with Seymour Lipnik at 3730 Washtenaw Ave.
On February 6, 1954, the J-Hop included the Bunny Hop, and Buddy Morrow brought his Big Band Sound
A Train Accident on William Street and First St. February, 1954
On February 11, 1954, Campus Area Stores at State & Liberty destroyed in fire
Donald Merrett was found dead February 16 1954; he murdered several, and engaged in other numerous crimes since 1926 (Donald Merrett, The Murderous Buccaneer)
Bolgos Dairy offices February, 1954
Charles and Gordon Ervin robbed the Kroger’s on at 2545 W. Stadium Blvd. of $4,800 on February 26, 1954, held employees hostage during the incident, and escaped the jail on Ann Street only to be gunned down and re-incarcerated on June 22.
Peters Sausage Company at 227 E. Summit St. slaughtered 150 pigs daily with 32 employees with 20% of their pigs coming from Washtenaw County; it operated from 1905 by William E. Pardon & Sons until Peters bought the property in 1948. John Peters established his sausage business in 1894 at Bloomfield Hills. Questions were raised about sanity and working conditions, and workers held strikes until Harold J. Peters ended slaughtering in 1966. The property was sold to the city, and the building was demolished in 1968; it became Summit Playground.
Ann Street from Main in 1954
McDonald's Ice Cream Chocolate Syrup March, 1954
Norvard "Snip" Nalan won his second consecutive NCAA Wrestling Championship at 130 lbs. for Michigan; he was the first Wolverine to win two individual championships, and finished his career with a 44-3 record
Eddie Owens became Ann Arbor's second African-American police officer in 1954, and was promoted to be the first African-American detective
The first kidney transplant was performed in 1954
Samuel L. Crawford, a bank parking lot attendant, became Grandmaster of the Elks Pratt Lodge #322 in 1954
Wagner's on State Stree in 1954
Margaret D. Berry published A Quarter Century with Tappan Junior High School, 1925-1950, in 1954
Main Street in the 1950s
By 1954, Ann Arbor Bank had 4 branches including Drive-Up Service at Packard & Brockman
Tice's Tavern at the corner of Liberty & W. Stadium Blvd. in 1954
Harriette Simpson Arnow published The Dollmaker in 1954; she moved to Ann Arbor from Kentucky in 1950
Biggie Munn promoted his assistant, Duffy Daugherty, to Head Coach at Michigan State in 1954
On March 22, 1954, Northland opened in Southfield
The Stadium Custard Shop was established at the corner of Stadium & Liberty April, 1954
On April 16, 1954, the Detroit Red Wings won a thrilling overtime 7th game win, 2-1, over the Montreal Canadians to capture another Stanley Cup on a goal from Tony Leswick
South University at Forest in 1954
The term, "junk mail" was coined in 1954
Ralph Gerganoff designed the Washtenaw County Court House at Main & Huron in 1954; it was dedicated in 1956
On March 17, 1954, an article appeared in the Ann Arbor News highlighting the one-room schoolhouse vanishing; Washtenaw County had 153 school districts in 1948, and now has 75 (There have been 9 school districts since the Willow Run closed in 2013)
On April 1, 1954, the Air Force Academy was founded at Colorado Springs, Colorado
On May 10, 1954, Mathematics Professor, Chandler Davis, Biology Professor, Clement Markert, and Pharmacology Professor, Mark Nickerson, were suspended by President Harlan Hatcher following a one man hearing at the University of Michigan by Congressman Kit Cardy, Member of the House Subcommittee on Un-American Activities (Davis returns to campus 57 years later)
Parker Mill Spring, 1954
On May 16, 1954, NET was founded in Ann Arbor
Dixboro School in 1954
On May 17, 1954, the Brown vs. Board of Education decision by the Supreme Court upheld the right for integration in public schools and ended the Plessy vs. Ferguson "Separate, but Equal" decision of 1894; this decision also caused desegregation busing. This decision also spearheaded the Civil Rights Movement. Linda Brown, 7, was forbidden to enroll in an "all-White" school at Topeka, Kansas September, 1950.
Michigras in 1954 on Liberty Street
On May 20, 1954, Bill Haley and The Comets released Rock Around the Clock
Ann Arbor Food Coop in 1954
Prekete's Sugar Bowl filled with smoke May 25, 1954
Arborcest Memorial Park and Cemetery added the Four Chaplains Monument in 1954 on Memorial Day; below is an overhead view from February, 1955
Milt Theros won the State Championship in the 880 Yard Run in 1954 with a time of 2:01.7
Harry Mial became the first African-American Teacher at Ann Arbor Public Schools in 1954 working at Jones School; he became Principal at Northside Elementary, and continued with Ann Arbor through 1986 when he retired
On July 2, 1954, it was reported in the Ann Arbor News that 47 new schools and additions in the Ann Arbor area would cost $20 million over 5 years
Astronaut Jack Lousma graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1954 after attending Tappan and Angell
In June, 1954, the University of Michigan granted Ethiopian Emporer, Haile Selassie, an honorary Doctorate of Civil Law degree; he was also known as "The Lion of Judah," and was recognized as Time Magazine's Man of the Year in 1935
Murray Wanty became the sole owner of Wanty's Shoes at 210 S. Main St. in 1954 after his partner, Elmer Reule, passed away; Wanty came to Ann Arbor in 1922, and served as a clerk at Ziefle and Nissle Shoe Store at 307 S. Main St.
Arthur Scott Aiton retired as History Professor at the University of Michigan, 1926-1954
June 14, 1954 Storm Damage
William Golding published Lord of the Flies in 1954
J.R. Tolkien began publication of The Lord of the Rings in 1954 which was completed in 1955; he also wrote The Hobbit in 1937
On July 4, 1954, Neurosurgeon Sam Sheppard's wife, Marilyn, was bludgeoned to death in the bedroom of their home at Bay Village, Ohio; Sheppard was found guilty of the murder on December 21 and imprisoned, but the verdict was overturned on June 6, 1966. Sheppard died April 6, 1970 at the age of 46
The Central Campus Recreation Building was completed in 1954 with a swimming pool which was renamed the Margaret Bell Pool in 1964
On July 5, 1954, 19 year old Elvis Presley recorded, That's All Right, and it helped catapult his music, film and television career through 1977
The Ann Arbor Public Library came up with the Bookmobile, and it excited children about reading; here is a pic from July, 1954 Bookmobile that was seen in many neighborhoods although not as popular as the Good Humor Truck
Over 200 lbs. of marijuana was discovered on July 29, 1954
Mabel Nesbit, former school board member and multiple Ann Arbor Golf Champion, rides the golf cart with two others on July 27, 1954
Arcure Motors at 617 Detroit St. August 7, 1954; Steve Arcure founded the operation in 1941 with the Willys as its primary sales leader
Ypsilanti Willow Run Flyers fielded their first varsity football team September, 1954
Lassie began as a TV series September 12, 1954; Lassie first appeared in the 1943 movie, Lassie Come Home. The show lasted 19 seasons until 1971 with 591 episodes
Michigan finished the 1954 football season, 6-3, with losses to Army, 7-26, Indiana, 9-13, and Ohio State, 7-21; however, they had big wins over Minnesota, Iowa, Northwestern and Illinois as they posted three shutouts. The Buckeyes stopped Michigan at the one yard line, and drove 99 yards in the second quarter to gain momentum in their win. The Wolverines finished the season ranked #15. Woody Hayes won his first National Championship as Ohio State finished the season undefeated, 10-0, with a Rose Bowl win over USC, 20-7. Ralph Aigler retired as Faculty Representative; he was replaced by Marcus Plant
University of Michigan Michiganensian Video for 1953-54 and 1956-57 School Years
State Drug Company next to Moe's at State and Packard in the 1950s
Father Knows Best debuted October 3, 1954; it continued until May 23, 1960 with 203 episodes over 6 seasons, and both Robert Young and Jane Wyatt won Emmy's for Best Actor (1957) and Actress (1958-1960)
Donovan School at 944 Wall Street was converted by Advertisers Publishing Company October, 1954; it began operations at Ann Arbor in 1926, and now employs 25 people. It was owned by Harry Hawkins, and was originally in the old Cornwall Building at Huron and Fourth, and moved to 113-115 E. Washington.
On October 4, 1954, Robert G. Faber established Faber's Fabrics at 339-341 S. Main Street; he spent over $50,000 to improve and re-model the old Orpheum Theater at 326. S. Main, and moved his store there in 1965. Faber was elected as 2nd Ward Councilman, 1969-1973, and ran for Mayor in 1981. He also had a fabric store in Ypsilanti, and at Arborland.
Liberty Street in 1954
Nannie Doss was apprehended on October 12, 1954 following the death of her husband, Samuel Doss; she confessed to murdering 11 people including 4 husbands, 1927-1954. (Black Widow: Nannie Doss)
Harry Boyd Earhart passed away on October 21, 1954 at the age of 83 at his home, The Meadows," at 4090 Geddes Rd. Earhart was first cousin to aviator Emilia Earhart, and married Carrie Beal at Detroit in 1901. He became an agent for Vacuum Oil at Detroit in 1909, and it became Socony-Vacuum Oil in 1911; he established White Star Refining Company at 903 W. Grand Blvd. in 1908. Earhart moved to Ann Arbor in 1916 with his wife and 4 children. He established the Earhart Foundation in 1929. He retired in 1932, and built the Earhart Mansion in 1936. His wife, Carrie, passed away in 1940. He was on the Board of Commissioners for the Huron-Metroparks, 1941-1946. He established the Relm Foundation in 1951.
On October 24, 1954, The Wonderful World of Disney premiered on ABC; from 1954-1974, there were between 11-15+ million viewers for each episode
On November 1, 1954, the Algerian War erupted; it is estimated that 350,000 to 1.5 million people died from 1954-1962. The Vietnam War also began on this day after it was feared that the former French colony would be influenced by China to become communist.
Ann Arbor High School Cheerleaders November, 1954
On November 2, 1954, Washtenaw County approved the $110,000 Juvenile Home to be built on Platt Road; Harold A. Nielsen was the first Director, and capacity was 22 children. In 1953, there were 345 cases that came to Juvenile Court with over 500 cases expected in 1954 with stealing being the most common crime followed by breaking and entering, burglary, holdups, stealing cars, traffic violations, school truancy, incorrigibility, disobedience and sex offenses as other charges
Oscar Smith continued to deliver mail the "old-fashioned" way in Willis November 23, 1954; he retired after 48 years of service in 1954, and he passed away in 1963
Students leave Ann Arbor High School November, 1954
Pep Rally at the Michigan Union November, 1954
On November 23, 1954, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 382.74 for its highest level since September 3, 1929 when it peaked at 381.17
On December 2, 1954, the U.S. Senate voted to condemn Joseph McCarthy for conduct that brought the Senate into dishonor and disrepute; McCarthy died in 1957 of liver cancer and hepatitis as a result of alcoholism. He continued to have the support of 34-38% of Americans although 45-51% viewed him unfavorably at the time of condemnation.
On December 10, 1954, Thomas Huckle Weller won the Nobel Peace Prize; he grew up in Ann Arbor and graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1932 and the University of Michigan in 1936. His father, Carl Vernon Weller, was a Pathology Professor at the University of Michigan, 1911-1956.
The most popular films of 1954 included White Christmas, Rear Window, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Demetrius and The Gladiators and The Caine Mutiny
Excavation at the Michigan Union December, 1954
A murder-suicide was premeditated December 28, 1954 as John Ferguson killed himelf and his wife, Alice, at 227 Miles St. in Ypsilanti
On January 1, 1955, Michigan State College became Michigan State University
Modern Appliance and Quality Bakery simultaneous fires on January 7, 1955; arson suspected, but doubted, short circuit more likely
On January 19, 1955, The Millionaire premiered; it ran 6 seasons with 206 episodes
Gauss Bakery showed Ann Arbor Teachers how to make bread on January 26, 1955 for Education Day along with 34 other Ann Arbor establishments; Mary Scarlett is on the far right, Scarlett Middle School was named in her honor
Make Room for Daddy won the Emmy for most popular TV Show in 1955; it later became The Danny Thomas Show, and ran for 11 seasons through 1964 with 231 episodes
An aerial view of skating at Allmendinger in 1955
Gill Lumber Fire on January 31, 1955 Main & Ashley St.
The inaugural class of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame included Fielding Yost, Willie Heston, Joe Louis, Ty Cobb, Walter Hagen, and Jack Adams in 1955; it was organized by Phil Hart, Biggie Munn, Donald Weeks, Nick Kerbawy, and George Alderton
Fire at The Virginian restaurant on 313 State St. April, 1955
The Fingerle home of Earle and Phyllis at 340 N. Barton Drive in 1955
John Barfield started Barfield Cleaning Company in 1955 in Ypsilanti after quitting his job as University of Michigan janitor
Edwin L. Klager was elected Washtenaw County Sheriff, 1955-1958; he replaced John L. Osborn, 1940-1954
In 1955, Fred Morrison took a 1937 flying cake pan idea that he sketched in 1946, and designed the Pluto Platter Frisbee
Cedar Bend has always been a romantic place even in 1955
Jonas Salk announced the Polio Vaccine on April 12, 1955 at the University of Michigan; there were 54,000 physicians watching the announcement nationwide in movie theaters across the nation on closed-circuit television. There were 1.08 million children innoculated from April 26-June 15. 1.8 million children in 44 states were innoculated, and by 1961 there was only 161 polio cases recorded in the United States after an outbreak of 58,000 in 1952 (Dr. Salk Ann Arbor Old News). The March of Dimes fundraising efforts were instrumental in the polio vaccine program.
Stone School students line up to get their polio shots May, 1954
Bill Haley & The Comets re-released, Rock Around the Clock, after first recording and releasiing it in 1954; this time it soared to the Top of the Billboard Charts (Rock & Roll Timeline 1955)
On May 3, 1955, a fire at the State Liquor Store at 113 W. Huron injured 6 firefighters and caused over $100,000 in damage
The Whitney Theater was demolished May, 1955 at the corner of Ann and Main Street to make way for the new Washtenaw County Jail
Quality Bakery was rebuilt after the January fire by June, 1955
On June 14, 1955, Curtis Chillingworth and his wife disappeared; Judge Joe Peel was found guilty to being an accessory to his murder by Floyd Holzapfel (Judge Joe Peel and the Chillingworth Murders)
Portage Lake Trading Post in the 1950s
The first inhalers for asthmatics were used in 1955
On July 1, 1955, the U.S.S. Washtenaw County was renamed from LST-1166 that was launched November 22, 1952; this pic was from 1969 during the Vietnam War
The Washtenaw County Juvenile Detention Home was built at 2260 Platt Rd. in 1955; improvements were made by the Kiwanis Club in 1959, and volunteers in 1969
University of Michigan opened its Children's and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital in 1955
On July 13, 1955 City of Ann Arbor signed a 99 year lease for Veteran's Memorial Park; it is a 36.7 acre park at 2150 Jackson Rd. that used to be Ann Arbor Fairgrounds where the County Fair was held and Mullison's Stables, 1922-1942, where horse racing was held at W. Stadium Blvd. and Maple Rd.
The historic signing was done by Frank McCalla and Oral Bassett of the Washtenaw Farm Council with Ann Arbor City Clerk Fred Looker and Mayor William E. Brown
Handicraft Store on Washtenaw Ave. July, 1955
A Chippewa Indian entertained children at West Park on July 7, 1955
State & Liberty July, 1955 looking at the new location of The Collins Shoppe. The Women's Clothing & Assessories Store had been at 600 E. Liberty (Maynard & Liberty) since 1928, and employed 25 clerks in 1955 after starting operations with one clerk in 1928. The Fire on February 11, 1954 destroyed the Campus Drug Store at that location. Guernsey P. Collins was a former buyer for Mack & Company; he met his second wife, Reina, in 1924 after his first wife, Magdalena, died in 1917, three years after they married. She was also employed as a buyer at Mack & Company. The couple lived at 1693 W. Stadium Ct. Collins graduated from Cleary College after graduating from Ann Arbor High School. Mark Oimet was Guernsey & Magdalene's grandson. Guernsey passed away in 1966 at 87, and Reina in 1975 at 82.
Dexter and Maple Rd. View in 1955
William F. Buckley founded The National Review in 1955; it laid the groundwork for the conservative movement in the United States. Buckley, a Yale graduate, wrote over 40 books, appeared regularly on The Firing Line, and wrote a column syndicated in over 320 newspapers called "On The Right." Buckley died in 2008.
Divorce rates across American lowered and leveled off in the 1950s ranging from a low of 21% in 1958 to a high of 26% in 1950
The Lawrence Welk Show premiered on July 2, 1955; the show continued for 27 seasons until April 17, 1982 with 1065 episodes. Welk passed away in 1992 at the age of 89.
Foster Bridge Divers off Maple Road about ready to leap into the Huron River on July 9, 1955
Chuck Berry released Maybellene July, 1955
Disneyland opened July 17, 1955
The Fortune 500 began in 1955
On August 2, 1955, the Space Race began; Soviet Cosmonaut, Laika, became the first dog in space
Detroit Lions Rookies came to Ann Arbor August, 1955 for work out prior to the season as cuts were made; the Lions held their Training Camp at Ypsilanti, 1949-1954, and it is now held at Allen Park
By 1955, 750,000 Jukeboxes were in operation across America with as many as 200 song selections per jukebox
In 1955, famed author, Pearl Buck, accused social workers and religious institutions of contributing to a "black market" for adoptions and preventing adoptions
McDonald's began to franchise in 1955 (A Brief History of McDonald's)
The view on Jackson Road near Maple in 1955
Ralph Aigler retired at the University of Michigan; he graduated from law school in 1907, and returned in 1910 as a law professor. Aigler was appointed to the Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athletics in 1913, and became Chairman of the Board in 1915-1942. In 1917, he became the first Faculty Representative to the Western Conference and negotiated Michigan to rejoin the Conference. Aigler and Fielding Yost led the planning, marketing and construction of Michigan Football Stadium, 1925-1927. Aigler became the spokesman for the Conference in 1929. Aigler conducted a two month search and interviewed over 60 candidates for the Head Football Coach position in 1938 and selected Fritz Crisler. Aigler negotiated the Western Conference Rose Bowl Contract with the Pacific Six Conference in 1946. Aigler was replaced by University of Michigan Law Professor, Marcus Plant, 1946-1984.
Michigan's football team finished the 1955 season, 7-2, with and upset loss at unranked Illinois, 6-25, and Ohio State, 0-17, to end the season ranked #12. At the time the undefeated Wolverines traveled to Champaign, they were ranked #3 in the AP poll and #1 in the UPI Coaches poll, but were outplayed. Ohio State defeated Michigan in Ann Arbor for the first time since 1937, and the Buckeyes only held a 3-0 advantage through three quarters with only 3 first downs. Michigan had earlier defeated Michigan State, 14-7, on October 1; the Spartans only loss of the season as they ended their Fall, 9-1, and beat UCLA in the Rose Bowl, 17-14, behind Earl Morrall.
Ann Arbor High School Junior Cheerleading Tryouts on September 15, 1955 with Captain Helen Koefoed
Vladimir Nabokov published Lolita in 1955; he wrote novels since 1926
Gunsmoke TV Series began on September 19, 1955; it was the most popular television show, 1957-1961
The University of Michigan Undergraduate Library (UGLI) in 1955 at 919 South University; it was not finished until 1957, and renamed the Shapiro Library in 1995 after rennovations
On September 19, 1955, John Dingell Sr. passed away at the age of 61; he served in the U.S. Congress, 1933-1955, and was succeeded by his son
On September 20, 1955, The Phil Silvers Show debuted; it won the Emmy for Most Popular TV Show, 1956-1958
The nation was shocked at the death of Actor Jimmy Dean in an automobile accident on September 30, 1955; he won the Best Actor for The Giant, and was nominated for Rebel without a Cause, and East of Eden
On October 1, 1955, The Honeymooners premiered; it was one of the nation's most popular shows through 1956 running for 39 episodes
Dexter Cider Mill October, 1955
The Washtenaw County Building was completed October, 1955 by Ralph Gerganoff for $3.25 million; one of the largest parades in county history helped to celebrate its dedication, October 1956
Ann Arbor High School won the State Football Championship in 1955 (Ann Arbor and University of Michigan High School Football Histories)
In 1955, Socony Vacuum became Socony Mobil Oil Company
The Mickey Mouse Club premiered October 3, 1955; it ran for three seasons through 1959
On October 3, 1955, WTVS, Channel 56, started broadcasting public television.
October, 1955 Train near Gauss Bakery on Hill Street
Big Ten Party Store November, 1955
By 1955, there were 450,000 registered motorcycles in the United States; the movie, Wild One, released in 1953 increased the popularity of motorcylces. Suzuki began in 1952, Kawasaki began in 1954, and Yamaha began manufacturing motorcycles in 1955.
Michigan State won their 3rd NCAA Football Championship in 1955, and expanded Macklin Stadium to a seating capacity of 61,000; the Spartans also won a NCAA Boxing Championship in 1955, their second of the decade with their first in 1951
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus at Montgomery, Alabama to a white man, and was arrested for civil disobedience; this incident sparked the 381 day Montgomery Bus Boycott led by Martin Luther King Jr. Parks moved to Detroit in 1957.
On December 12, 1955, Bertha Emma Muehlig passed away at the age of 81; she was the granddaughter of Florian Muehlig who founded Muehlig funeral home in 1852. Bertha began working as a bookkeeper at the age of 17 for Phil Bach in 1891; later, she was bookkeeper for Bruno St. James when he opened his store in 1900, and became owner by 1911 with acquiring the building deed by 1924. Muehlig's continued at 126 S. Main St. until 1976 when it was sold to Tom and Nelson DeFord. She left the store to her nephew, Raymond Hutzel, her bookkeeper, Margaret Jones, and long-time employee, Alfred Diez. Ms. Muehlig was awarded the title of "Ann Arbor's Great Woman" by the Ann Arbor City Women's Club in 1953.
The most popular films of 1955 included Lady and The Tramp, Cinerama Holiday, Mister Roberts, Oklahoma and Guys and Dolls
Nickels Arcade Post Office was upgraded January, 1956
Harold Johnson , 38, murdered his wife, Margery, 35, and two daughters, Barbara, 3, and Margaret, 1, on January 9, 1956
Nye Auto Sales at 206-210 West Washington near Division was redesigned January, 1956 into a restaurant, The Ann Arbor Town Club, by October, 1956
The Beal House February, 1956 at Fifth Ave. & William St.; it was sold and demolished in 1957 as the property became the Ann Arbor Public Library
Henry Turner opened the Chuck Wagon February 17, 1956 at 2054 Packard Rd.; it is now Fraser's Pub Log Cabin to Fraser's Pub
Howard Johnson's Restaurant opened March, 1956 on E. Stadium Blvd. across from Tuomy Hills Gas Station
LaVerne Gibson opened Dairy Queen franchises at 1805 Packard and 301 E. Liberty in 1956
The mutilation of wild ducks at Guizhou, China led to an Asian Flu Pandemic in 1956 that spread to Hong Kong and Singapore by June; it killed nearly 70,000 Americans, and between 1 to 4 million world wide from 1956 to 1958
James Neel created the first Genetics Department in a Medical School in the United States in 1956 at the University of Michigan
On March 12, 1956, the Dow Jones Industrial Average peaked at a new high of 500.24
On March 13, 1956, a home was being moved, and stopped by Travis Texaco at 414 E. William St.
On March 16, 1956, Dianne Priester, 21, was sworn in as the first police woman in the Ann Arbor Police force; actually, she was the second or third as Ann Vanderpool was sworn in on April 27, 1942, and Ann Tapp also was hired in 1940 and served for 26 years
On March 13, 1956, Guy Larcom became Ann Arbor's first City Administrator; the 1933 Harvard graduate served through 1977 (Larcom Papers)
Women were allowed to enter the Michigan Union in 1956 through the front door, and without an escort; this woman celebrated by bowling in the basement of the Union
April 3, 1956 F5 Hudsonville Tornado killed 20 people; there were 47 tornadoes causing over $58 million in damage affecting six states
As The World Turns debuted April 6, 1956; it continued for 54 years with 13,858 episodes until September 17, 2010, and was the highest rated Soap Opera, 1958-1978
Ann Arbor High School dedication was on April 15, 1956 with 8,000 people that toured the 67 classroom facility that was built for $7 million; there were over 2,000 who attended the dedication in the new gymnasium
On April 19, 1956, Superintendent Jack Elzay supervised the new High School opening at Stadium Blvd. and Main St.
Amos Washington came to Ypsilanti in 1933 to work as an electrician at Ford Motor Co.; he was the first negro to be elected to the Ypsilanti City Council, and he became President of the Ypsilanti School Board.He was named Director of the Parkridge Housing Project March 1, 1952, and became Ypsilanti's Housing Director. He is photographed on April 25, 1956, and he passed away May 25, 1967.
Ann Arbor High School won the State Swimming Championship in 1956 and 1957; the first Ann Arbor High School pool was built in 1956, and the Pioneers won their first Five-A League Conference Championship in 1956
Ralph Bolhouse purchased Freeman's Food Market on Packard Rd. in 1956, and established Ralph's Market; he came to Ann Arbor in 1944 after graduating from Grand Haven High School and serving two years in the Air Force. He sold Ralph's Market in 1975, but it stayed opend until at least 1988 (pic above). His son, Rick, wrestled at the University of Michigan, after finishing 3rd in the state in 1969; he was the #1 seed at the 1971 Big Ten Wrestling Championship at Heavyweight after an undefeated season, but suffered a career ending knee injury.
Michigan Normal College became Eastern Michigan College in 1956
The Press Box at Michigan Stadium was under construction in 1956
Joe Falls began as a sportswriter for the Detroit News, 1956-2004
Edwards Brothers construction began on new plant on South State Street in 1956
In 1956, John Fetzer became part owner of the Detroit Tigers, and full owner by 1961-1983
Elvis Presley excited a few fans at the Fox Theater in Detroit on May 25, 1956
University of Michigan's Flint Campus opened in 1956
Michigan Adventure opened in Muskegon in 1956, and added its first roller coaster in 1979; it became Michigan's largest amusement park in 2001, and has 53 rides as of 2012
Armalite designed the AR-15 assault rifle in 1956, and sold out to Colt in 1959. General Curtis LeMay ordered 80,000 AR-15 assult rifles to be utilized in 1961 for jungle warfare including Vietnam
The first Fallout Shelters began to appear in 1956 with the threat of the Cold War
Don Botsford, a 1946 Ann Arbor High School graduate, opened Ann Arbor Gymkhana on Maple Road in 1956 (Gymkhana Old News)
The Moose Lodge was built at 390 S. Maple Rd. for $80,000; it was dedicated on July 20, and this pic is from June 16, 1956
In 1956, there were over 2,000 Good Humor trucks operating across the United States
Sunnyside in 1956
Rack-O and Yatzee were invented in 1956; that same year, Play-Dough was marketed
Ann Arbor YMCA opened at 350 South Fifth Avenue (Ann Arbor YMCA Old News)
The Ann Arbor Swim Club was founded in 1956 by Rosemary Mann Dawson, Matt Mann's daughter; the University of Michigan Athletic Director, Fritz Crisler, refused to initiate a varsity women's swimming program at Michigan although Rosemary Mann Dawson spearheaded the movement to start one. She coached at Camp Ak-O-Mack, 1941-1991.
In 1956, Dr. Richard Porter started a synchronized skating team, the Hockettes.
Ann Arbor Police Department added a jeep for parking enforment in 1956
The most popular television show in 1956 was The $64,000 Question
Willow Run Map in 1956
The Vernon Downs and Subdivision provided 350 homes in 1956
Officer Leonard Alber, 33, died in a car crash on May 31, 1956 at the corner of William & Main St.
The construction of Matt Matt Pool June, 1956 on Hoover at State St. next to the IM Building
The First Commencement at Ann Arbor High School June 15, 1956 drew over 3,000 people
The Michigan Theater took down their original sign June, 1956
Donald Calvert, a former Eagle Scout, became Ann Arbor's first African-American firefighter in 1956
Onn June 29, 1956, the $25 Billion Federal Highway Act created 41,000 miles of Interstate Highways in America including I-94
July, 1956 road repairs uncover old Interurban tracks on State St.
A view of Lower Town on Broadway July, 1956
Saginaw Forest at 3900 W. Liberty St. August, 1956
Frieze Building opened in 1956 after Ann Arbor High School moved to 601 W. Stadium Blvd. on April 9 (60th Anniversary of Ann Arbor High School) on the property that was formerly Stadium Hills Golf Course; Argus camera donated $10,000 for the first high school Planetarium (Construction)
Weber's Inn Supper Club on 3715 Jackson Road August, 1956
Bill Knapp's was founded in 1956, and its original location in Ann Arbor was on Jackson Rd; later, it added locations on State St. and Carpenter Road
Ann Arbor City Council passed an ordinance September, 1956 forbidding the riding and parking of bicycles on sidewalks after complaining about the issue since 1897; hundreds of unlicensed bicycles were impounded by Ann Arbor police following complaints by businesses and patrons from the nuisance of crowded sidewalks downtown
Willard Ikola and John Matchefts won silver medals for the U.S. Olympic Team in the 1956 Olympics held at Cortina, Italy in the Winter; Robert White earned a bronze medal for Canada. In the Summer at Melbourne, Australia, former Wolverine, Taylor Drysdale, was the Assistant U.S. Swimming Coach. Dick Hanley won a silver medal in the 800 meter freestyle relay, and Eeles Landstrom, Ed Gagnier, Tom Robinson, Laird Sloan, Brendan O'Reilly, John Welchli, and Jozsef Gerlach all competed.
On September 9, 1956, Elvis Presley appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show; it was viewed by over 60 million TV viewers in American, and so popular that he came back on October 28 and January 6, 1957 for encore performances. Sullivan had said publicly that he'd never have Elvis on his show.
Matt Mann Pool opened November 2, 1956
On November 3, 1956, the Wizard of Oz made its television premiere; it was rebroadcast, 1959-1967, on CBS; then it went to NBC
On November 6, 1956, President Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson in a re-match of the 1952 Presidential Election; there were over 62 million Americans who voted, and over 104 million Americans eligible to vote.
Island Park Merry Go Round in 1956
Construction began on Brasilia in 1956; it was completed in 1960 as the Capital of Brazil, and has grown to over 3 million people, the third largest city in Brazil
On November 6, 1956, Ann Arbor annexed Pittsfield Schools
The University of Michigan Animal Therapy was featured in the November 12, 1956 Life Magazine issue
Elvis Presley's first film, Love Me Tender, debuted on November 15, 1956
On November 24, 1956, John Bodkin Adams was arrested with 13 charges of false representation on death certificates, and then charged with murder on December 19. Through investigation, it was discovered that between 1946-1956, 163 of his patients died in comas, and 132 of his patients left him monies in their wills. His medical license was revoked in 1957, but reinstated in 1961. (John Bodkin Adams and Other Infamous Doctors)
Ron Kramer earned All-American status for the Wolverines in 1955 and 1956; he was the #4 pick in the 1957 NFL draft, and an All-Pro for the Green Bay Packers who won World Championships in 1961 and 1962, and later played for the Detroit Lions, 1965-1967
Michigan finished the 1956 football season, 7-2, with losses to Michigan State, 0-9, and Minnesota, 7-20. The Wolverines defeated Conference Champion Iowa, 17-14, on November 3 in Iowa City; the Hawkeyes went on to win the Rose Bowl over Oregon State after Michigan handed them their only loss of the season. Minnesota lost to Iowa, 7-0, and tied both Northwestern and Wisconsin. Michigan ended the season ranked #7; the Big Ten had 5 teams ranked in the Top 15: Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, and Ohio State. The Wolverines shut out the Buckeyes in Columbus, 19-0.
Michigan added a new press box in 1956; it was called the Sports Communication Center, and dedicated on September 22 at a cost of $700,000. Stadium seating was increased so capacity moved from 97,239 to 101,001. Michigan had its first game with over 100,000 people on October 6 against Michigan State.
Michigan Union Fountain construction December, 1956
On December 2, 1956, a crowd of 1,000 to 1,500 students engaged in a near riot over the quality of food served in dormitories at the University of Michigan
Michigan State Trooper Carl Hulander confiscated a lot of "moonshine" in Ann Arbor on December 7, 1956
Billboard Top Hits of 1956
The most popular films of 1956 included The Ten Commandments, Around the World in 80 Days, Giant, War and Peace, and The King and I
Negro population in America by County in 1956
The Delhi Metropark opened in 1957 on 52 acres, and the Hudson Mills Metropark also opened in 1957 on 1573 acres
Sledding at the Arboretum has always been a fun winter activity for Ann Arborites
January 7, 1957 Charles Castrop assaulted student nurse, Virginia Large, in bed
A plane crash occurred near Willow Run Airport and Ford Lake on January 23, 1957
Florence Slater, owner of Slater Book Store, February, 1957; she and her husband, Marvin, operated the book store on State St. for over 40 years until 1972, and she served as a counselor for the Michigan Football Team. Her daughter, Joan, married Pete Elliott. She had been a widow since 1930 after only 4 years of marriage; her husband, Marvin, was only 29 when he died. Slater's was opened in 1916 at 336 S. State St. by Myron Slater, Marvin's uncle.
Leverett's Fruit & Vegetable Stand opened on Packard near Carpenter (and WAAM) in 1957
Ann Arbor bought a new car for its Fire Chief, Ernst Heller, February, 1957
First Unitarian Church on February 9, 1957
Robert Lumbard at Lumbard's University Drug Store on 1225 S. University February, 1957
The University Motel with 50 units was completed in February, 1957 on Broadway for $180,000
Dicken Elementary on February 21, 1957 at 2135 Runnymede Blvd. near Coronado Dr. cost about $811,000 to build; Wines Elementary at the corner of Newport and Sunset, and Pattengill at the corner of Carhart and Crestland were also finishing construction that Spring for a total of $2.5 million to house 1500 students K-6 by Fall
Ann Arbor established a Human Relations Commission in 1957
Dascola Barbers expanded in 1957 at 615 E. Liberty St.
Membership of Ann Arbor Masons was 3,000 in 1957
Tice's Tavern was at the corner of W. Stadium & Liberty in 1957; it later became known as Stadium Tavern until it closed in 1983
The Fort Wayne Pistons moved to Detroit in 1957
Eastland opened at Harper Woods in 1957
Ann Arbor Welcome Billboard Sign on East Stadium Blvd. near Arlington in 1957
Campus Theatre on South University opened March 15, 1957 at 1208 S. University with a seating capacity of 1400 (Some Movie History of Ann Arbor)
On March 4, 1957, the S&P 500 Index was born
On March 31, 1957, Cinderella starring Julie Andrews had 107 million TV viewers on CBS from 8-9:30 p.m
Burns Park in 1957
On April 3, 1957, Lawrence Parks, an 8 year old boy, drown in the Huron River
Ann Arbor Bus Fleet May, 1957
Samuel Eldersveld, a University of Michigan Professor of Political Science, was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in April, 1957
Art's Barber Shop April, 1957
On May 6, 1957, I Love Lucy, the most popular TV Series of the 1950s, broadcast its final episode after 6 seasons and 181 episodes; there were 43-67 million U.S. TV viewers who watched the series over the six seasons
Cahow Drug Store at 213 S. Main St. on May 10, 1957
The University of Michigan Student Activities Building May, 1957
Wikel-Schurz Drug Store replaced Swift Drugs at 340 S. State Street on May 14, 1957; it was owned by Leslie Wikel and Daniel Schurz, sales manager for Argus Camera. Byron Swift passed away in 1956; he owned the store since 1925 after a previous parternship in 1921 with L.Q. Cushing.
Strong and Buell Hall were built at Eastern Michigan College in 1957
Ann Arbor High School won the State Golf Championship in 1957
Dold School June 11, 1957 at the corner of Ellsworth and Wagner Rd. was opened in 1850, and was annexed by the Ann Arbor Public Schools in 1957. Mrs. Cornelia Hall landed at Pattengill School.
McDonald's Ice Cream Company on Main Street July, 1957
Eberbach School became the Central Office for Ann Arbor Public Schools, and School Board meetings were held there in 1957 after a $145,000 remodeling job at 1220 Wells St.
The first fireworks display held at Buhr Park on July 4, 1957 thanks to N.B. Kelsay, owner of Kelsay's Market at 3008 Packard Rd. who raised thousands of dollars each year with his Spirit of 76 Club to put the event on through the late 1970s when it moved to the Ann Arbor Airport
Main Street Widening July, 1957
On July 13, 1957, an anonymous donor contributed $50,000 for the total cost of $90,000 to build the new Dunbar Center at 627-703 N. Main St., the site of the old County jail
On July 27, 1957, a "swank" sorority house was designed for 64 members of the Delta Gamma at 1205 Hill St.; they would move to 1800 Washtenaw Ave., and the cost would be $330,000. Delta Gamma Xi was chartered at the University of Michigan in 1885. 8 sorority or fraternity projects with a cost of $1.255 million were under way or planned in 1958.
A Parade August, 1957 in celebration of the Babe Ruth Baseball Little League Program on Huron St. at Division
The Legal Aid Society was initiated at the University of Michigan in 1957 to provide legal assistance to destitute people, assist Ann Arbor Attorneys, and allow students to gain practical experience
Calkins & Fletcher Drug Store became Campus Corners at State & Packard in 1957
September, 1957 Marine Weapons demonstration at Vet's Park
By 1957, over 500,000 high school students took the SAT Test
Michigan's Mike Rodriquez in 1957; the Ann Arbor High School graduate won 3 Big Ten Championships and was twice NCAA Runner-Up for Michigan, and went on to win a National AAU Championship and finish 5th in the World Championships in 1961 after being an Olympic Alternate in 1960. He went on to coach for 52 seasons, 1958-2007, mostly at Detroit Catholic Central where he claimed 8 state championship teams, 38 state champions, 734 dual meet victories, and 125 state placewinners (Tribute to Mike Rodriquez)
Michigan won the 1957 NCAA Tennis Championships behind NCAA Champion, Barry Mackay; it has been the Wolverines only NCAA title in tennis, and Mackay was the first singles NCAA Champion. Bill Murphy coached the Wolverines, 1948-1969, with a record of 198-45 and 11 Big Ten titles. They were undefeated, 1954-1957.
John Hannah opened a second Michigan State campus in 1957, MSU-Oakland, at Rochester Hills
The 31.5 acre site for Arborland Shopping Center on July 31, 1957 on the Edwin Steeb Farm would be developed for over 30 stores and 350,000 square feet with parking for over 2,000 cars by John Sharemet, Ann Arbor Realtor, and Richard Connell, owner of MHRV radio station for $5 million.
Purchase Radio Supply moved to 372 E. Hoover Street in 1957; it closed in 2007
The "new" Ann Arbor Public Library was dedicated in 1957 (Ann Arbor Public Library Old News)
Michigan finished the 1957 football season, 5-3-1, with a loss to Michigan State, 6-35, on October 12; the Wolverines were ranked #2 and the Spartans #6 going into the game. Later in the season on November 2, Michigan tied #12 Iowa, 21-21; then, lost to Illinois the next week, 19-20, Champaign. The season ended with a 14-31 loss to Conference Champion Ohio State who went on to win the Rose Bowl, 10-7, over Oregon, and win the National Title even though they lost their season opener, 14-18, to TCU. Michigan finished the season unranked in the AP Poll.
Bill and Harrison Chase began the Chase's Calender of Events in 1957
On September 15, 1957, Bachelor Father debuted; it ran 5 seasons and 157 episodes
Perry Mason debuted September 21, 1957; it continued 9 seasons through 1966 with 271 episodes, and Raymond Burr won the Best Actor at the Emmy's in 1959 and 1961
Leave it to Beaver premiered on October 4, 1957; it ran for 6 seasons and 234 episodes until June 20, 1963
Lamp Post Hotel opened October 5, 1957 with 35 units for $174,000 with plans to expand to 67 units at 2424 E. Stadium Blvd. next to the Howard Johnson's Restaurant
Jimmy Hoffa at Willow Run Airport October, 1957; Hoffa was the President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 1958-1971. The Teamsters were founded in 1903.
Shock Theatre was syndicated October, 1957; WXYZ (Channel 7) in Detroit began broadcasting it on Fridays at 11:30 p.m.
University of Michigan Cheerleaders October, 1957
Jailhouse Rock debuted with Elvis Presley on October 21, 1957
Main Street on November, 1957
American Broach November, 1957 at 409-421 W. Huron St.
November 1, 1957 Mackinaw Bridge opened
University of Michigan Regents in 1957
The most popular films of 1957 included The Bridge over the River Kwai, Sayonara, Peyton Place, Old Yeller, and The Curse of Frankenstein
Bobby Layne led the Detroit Lions to the 1957 NFL Championship, but his replacement, Tobin Rote, took over after Layne broke his leg in the 11th game to win the title on December 29
Billboard Top Hits of 1957
There were nearly 4.3 million births in America in 1957; the largest in United States History
On January 20, 1958, Charlie Starkweather was arrested; he murdered at least 11 people in Nebraska and Wyoming, and he was executed on June 25, 1959 (Charlie Starkweather)
George Charles Handy passed away January 30, 1958; he graduated from Michigan Normal College in 1908, and began working for the Ypsilanti Press where he was promoted to manager; he purchased the Ypsilanti Daily Press, and became its publisher, 1917-1958
Recession of 1958
Dietzel's Shoe Store on February 22, 1958 at 309 S. Main Street prior to its Grand Opening March 6-8; it was owned by Jacob Dietzel at 3 and 109 E. Washington St. since 1909 until his death in 1954. Dale Apley finally closed the stored in 1987 after purchasing it from Dietzel's grandson, Charles Smith, in 1977.
Everett Williams opened Everett's Drive-In in March, 1958
Lela Duff, retired Ann Arbor High School English Teacher, published Pioneer School: Some Chapters in the Story of Ann Arbor High School in 1958
The Arbor Lodge Motel opened at 3245 Washtenaw Ave in 1958; it stayed open until 1990
A shoplifting spree by six teenage girls led to arrests and appearances in Juvenile Court with their parents February, 1958
On March 28, 1958, John J. Empie passed away at the age of 104 in his home at 615 Church St.; his wife, Cora, passed away in 1957 after 73 years of marriage
The first artificial heart pacemaker was used in 1958
Zion Lutheran Church relocated to 1501 W. Liberty in 1958
Couzens Hall in 1958; it was built in 1926 at 1200 E. Ann St.
Downing Hall was built at Eastern Michigan College in 1958
Michigan State won their first NCAA Gymnastics Championship in 1958
Ann Arbor Airport runway paving in 1958
NET's headquarters moved from Ann Arbor to New York in 1958
In 1958, Gottlob and Caroline Schumacher donated land at 2070 W. Stadium Blvd. for the Zal Gaz Grotto Club's permanent home; it was dedicated October 31, 1959
A History of the Newspapers of Ann Arbor, 1829-1920, was published by Louis W. Doll in 1958
Charles Gelman, a University of Michigan graduate, founded Gelman Instrument Company in Chelsea in 1958
Friar Tuck's opened on Washtenaw near Huron Parkway in 1958
The Hula Hoop was invented in 1958
Chelsea Dairy Queen in 1958
AARP was established in 1958
Michigan won the NCAA Championship at Matt Mann Pool in 1958 in Swimming & Diving under Coach Gus Stager; a member of this squad was Jon Urbanchek
On April 4, 1958, Lana Turner and Johnny Stamponato were in a violent argument when Turner's 14 year old daughter, Cheryl, stabbed Stamponato to death
A woman shows emotion after throwing a ball at the 20th Century Bowling Alley at 218 W. Huron St. April, 1958
McDonald's opened at 2000 West Stadium Blvd. on May 18, 1958 (A Brief History of McDonald's)
Will Leonard, a 1944 Ypsilanti HS graduate, opened Leonard Barber Shop in the West Stadium Shopping Center when it opened on May 19, 1958; it was the first shopping center to open in Ann Arbor
The Michigan Consolidated Gas Company celebrated their 100th anniversary in 1958 on E. Huron St. with Mayor Samuel Eldersveld lighting one of the gas lamps; Eldersveld taught political science at the University of Michigan for 54 years and published at least 15 books, 1942-2007, until his death in 2010. Eldersveld created the Human Relations Commission.
Ann Arbor Police Department motorcycle patrol May, 1958
Ray Fisher retired as Michigan Baseball Coach after 38 seasons; his record was 636-295-8, and was the winningest Michigan Head Coach, 1930-2000, until Carol Hutchins exceeded him in wins. Fisher also coached football, 1921-1945, and basketball, 1921-1941.
Cliff Keen began Cliff Keen Wrestling Products in 1958 with a wrestling headgear as its main product although he also designed a hockey headgear as well
The Circus Drive-In Opened June, 1958 at 3300 Packard Road; Robert Wollum also opened Friar Tuck's on November 1, 1958 at 3201 Washtenaw Ave.
The Ypsi-Ann Drive In July 17, 1958
Ypsilanti Firefighters in 1958
NASA was created July 29, 1958
Saline Fair in 1958
On July 18, 1958 John Winslow, 11, murdered by playmate, Frank "Pete" Hogan Jr., 14; Hogan showed Washtenaw County Sheriff Robert E.A. Lillie the details at a pond near Stone School Road in Pittsfield Township. Lillie, an Engineering graduate at the University of Michigan, was just appointed Sheriff replacing Edwin L. Klager, 1955-1958, when he died unexpectedly; Lillie was replaced by George Peterson, 1959-1964.
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport had their first paved runway on August 15, 1958; it was 3500 feet long
Supergirl appeared in DC Comics August, 1958, and also became known as Kara Zor-El by May, 1959
On August 25, 1958, Chelsea High School is almost complete (Yamasaki's Chelsea High School)
Dexter Secondary School was completed on Baker Road after a $1 million bond issue was passed
Michigan finished the 1958 season a dismal, 2-6-1, with two one point, 20-19, wins over USC and Minnesota; they finished 8th in the Big Ten. In the Ohio State game late in the fourth quarter with the Buckeyes ahead, 20-14, Michigan's fullback, Gene Sisinyak, was about to go over for the game tying touchdown when Buckeye defensive tackle, Dick Schafrath, forced a fumble to end the game. Coach Benny Oosterbaan was fired after the season, and Fritz Crisler hired Bump Elliott to replace him. Elliott did not retain any of Oosterbaan's assistants; Cliff Keen, the longest tenured football coach in Wolverine history, 1926-1958, Wally Weber, 1931-1958, and Jack Blott, who coached, 1924-1933, and returned, 1946-1958, all retired. It was the end of any era that connected the football program to Fielding Yost. The pic above was from the broadcast booth in 1958 with Harry Kipke, Bill Flemming, and Wally Teninga.
Bob Marten cut a 10th birthday cake for Kresge employees in September, 1958
Bennie Oosterbaan and Eddie Tolan became the third and fourth members from the University of Michigan to be inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1958
On September 20, 1958, the Goodyear's store on State St. closed after being there since 1939; Mr. and Mrs. Bennett French, owners of Campus Bike & Toy, made plans to turn the space into a toy store, restaurant and bake store at 213 S. State St.
On September 23, 1958, The Spirit of Detroit Statue was dedicated; it was commissioned in 1955 for $58,000
On September 24, 1958, The Donna Reed Show premiered; it ran 8 seasons with 275 episodes until March 19, 1966
Main at Madison October, 1958
Ann Arbor High School Homecoming October, 1958
October, 1958 at Fourth & Washington
On October 28, 1958, Pope John XXIII was coronated; he passed away on June 3, 1963
Bendix Defense meeting on weapons November, 1958 at 3300 Plymouth Rd.
Bill Knapp's opened at 2501 Jackson Rd. in the Westgate Shopping Center on November 22, 1958; it had parking for 115 cars and seating for 155 people with 35-40 employees with Ida Chase and Donald G. Smith as managers. It was the 7th to be built in the state.
Dr. Aaron Edwards, and two daughters, 12 and 6, died in a fire at 816 Church St. on November 10, 1958
Head Reference Librarian, Gene Wilson, December, 1958
On December 9, 1958, The John Birch Society was founded at Indianapolis, IN
The Washtenaw County Jail was demolished on North Main Street December, 1958 after 121 years, and moved to the corner of Ann Street and N. Main so the new Ann Arbor Community Center could be built
The most popular films of 1958 included South Pacific, Auntie Mame, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, No Time for Sergeants and Gigi
Billboard Top Hits of 1958
On January 3, 1959, Alaska was admitted as the 49th state
On January 8, 1959, the West Park Shelter was constructed for $36,017
By 1959, Ann Arbors Park System had grown to nearly 240 acres excluding the airport, golf course, and cemetery properties
On January 12, 1959, Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy as Tamla Records, and incorporated as Motown Records April 14, 1960. Their first big hit was Money (That's What I Want) by Barrett Strong August, 1959; it rose the charts to #23 on the Billboard 100 by June, 1960, and was covered by The Beatles in 1963.
The final service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church on February 1, 1959; the property was sold to the YMCA, and a new church was built on West Stadium Blvd.
On February 20, 1959, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new high of 602.21
Saline Community Hospital was built in 1959 at 400 W. Russell St.; it expanded in 1974, and again in 1994, and merged with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in 1991
On March 3, 1959 Sam Sturgis was honored as Michigan Photographer of the Year (Sam Sturgis Collection)
Ulrich's Bookstore in 1959 at 549 East University at the corner of South and East University; it was established in 1934 and has survived through 2017
On March 9, 1959, Barbie was born with over 1 billion sold
The Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club performed Melody on Ice on March 10, 1959
The 400 block of Huron Street March, 1959
Dave "Baby" Cortez came out with The Happy Organ in 1959
Life Magazine reported 22 students crammed into a telephone booth at St. Mary's College in California on March 25, 1959
On March 25, 1959, the Bolgos milk truck is gased up by Paul Jedele before a run
Hayes Jones in 1959; he grew up in Pontiac, and attended Eastern Michigan where he won NCAA Hurdles Championships plus bronze and gold Medals in the 1960 and 1964 Olympics (Oakland Press on Hayes Jones)
In 1959, Michigan Daily Editor, Tom Hayden, wrote a 7 Part Series about racism and religious bans on membership into fraternities including Acacia, Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Chi, and Sigma Nu.
Big George's Home Appliance Mart was founded in 1959 by "Big George" Simon and two partners (History of Big George's)
Ann Arbor High School won the State Swimming Championship in 1959
Construction began on the Washtenong Memorial Masoleum
The "new" U.S. Post Office was built in 1959 at 2075 W. Stadium Blvd.; this pic above was from December, 1962
Louis W. Doll, Ann Arbor High School graduate and University of Michigan Phd in History in 1937, published A History of the Newspapers of Ann Arbor, 1829-1920 in 1959. He is pictured above in 1944
Sigma Nu Fire April 24, 1959
Cecil Osborn Creal was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1959; Creal Park and Creal Crescent Street were named in his honor
On May 8, 1959, Mike and Marian Ilitch opened Little Caesar's Pizza Treat at Garden City, MI with $10,000; Mike and Marian Bayoff met on a blind date in 1954. Ilitch went to Cooley High School in Detroit, and signed with the Detroit Tigers where he played shortstop in their farm system, 1952-1955.
On May 11, 1959, a squall caused severe damage to Yost Field House, Ferry Field, and several other areas in the city
On May 13, 1959, the new A&P Store opened at 1919 South Industrial Highway and East Stadium Blvd. next to Frisinger Park
The Today Show came to Ann Arbor on May 19, 1959 to help promote the March of Dimes Fund Raiser
Jesse Campbell won the State High Jump Championship in 1959 with a leap of 6'1"
Ann Arbor won the State Golf Championship in 1959 and 1960
On June 9, 1959, Leslie Wikel passed away at the age of 74; he came to Ann Arbor in 1911, and operated Wikel's Drug Store at 1101 South University. He resided at 619 East University, and was also the first manager of AAA in 1923, and County Coroner in the 1940s; he ran for Mayor of Ann Arbor in 1949 as a Democrat and also ran for State Senate.
Marian Anderson spoke at the University of Michigan Commencement on June 12, 1959; she was the first African-American to be invited to be the commencement speaker
The Ann Arbor High School Class of 1909 stopped by the new High School June, 1959 for their 50th Reunion; Bottom Row: Professor Henry Carter Adams II, Francis Ticknor, Louise Greiner Ely, Dr. James Howell, Back Row: Irwin Otis, Grover Burg, Dr. Frank Limpert, Henry Hosmer, and Walter Staebler
The Chelsea Belles celebrated their 125th anniversary June, 1959 at The Corner House at Thayer and Washington St.
University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus opened in 1959
The American Football League was founded in 1959 by Lamar Hunt, Oil Tycoon H.L. Hunt's son. The elder Hunt acquired his oil fields gambling.
Ann Arbor Bank Clock July, 1959
Art Van opened in Warren in 1959
Risk was marketed in 1959
Janice Hileman joined the Ann Arbor Police Youth Bureau July, 1959; she is pictured with Eddie Owens
Harvey Blanchard purchased The Flame Bar in 1959
Main Street July, 1959
Freemasons reached their peak membership in Michigan with 200,000 members in 1959; there were also 4 million total members in the United States at that time
New Subdivision to provide 45 more homes in 1959
Coca-Cola is now marketed by over 1,700 distributors including one on South Industrial Highway in Ann Arbor plus more than 100 countries in 1959
In 1959, Emil Lorch and Jean Paul Slusser co-authored, A Survey of Fifty Years: The Ann Arbor Art Association, 1909-1950
Before the Ann Arbor Art Fair, there was Bargain Days; the pic above was from July 7, 1959
Pinckney General Store July, 1959
Clown Felix at State & Liberty in front of the State Theater August, 1959
Dino Chronis opened the Lamplighter Restaurant at 110 E. Huron St. August, 1959; he moved it 5 years later to 421 E. Liberty St.
Hessenaur's opened August, 1959
Eastern Michigan College became Eastern Michigan University in 1959; the College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, and Graduate School were founded, and Quirk Hall and Snow Health Center were built. Quirk Hall was built in honor of Daniel T. Quirk, Mayor of Ypsilanti, 1947-1952, and son of Daniel Quirk, founder of Peninsular Paper Company and the National Bank of Ypsilanti
On August 21, 1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state
On August 30, 1959, the Strange Case of Cheng Lim ended; he came to Ann Arbor as a foreign exchange student in 1952, and after being distressed by grades and after attempting suicide, Cheng Guan Lim went into seclusion by living in the attic of the First Methodist Church for four years.
Michigan's 1959 Football season was Bump Elliott's first as Head Coach, and the Wolverines had the 11th losing season in their history, 4-5. The Wolverines lost to Missouri, 15-20, #16 Michigan State, 8-34, Northwestern, 7-20, Conference Champion #6 Wisconsin, 10-19, and Indiana, 7-26. They did beat Ohio State, 23-14, to close the season after wins over #13 Illinois, Minnesota, and Oregon State. Michigan was unranked in the AP Poll. Michigan was 3-7 against Michigan State in the decade of the 1950s, but 5-5 against Ohio State. It was the first decade in the Wolverine-Spartan football rivalry where the Spartans gained an advantage; Michigan was undefeated against Michigan State in the decade of the 1940s. Michigan only earned one conference championship and Rose Bowl trip, and that was in 1950.
Ray Fisher and Matt Mann became the fifth and sixth members of the University of Michigan to be inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1959
Bonanza began September 12, 1959; it would become the most popular television show in America, 1964-1967; it continued through 1973 with 431 episodes over 14 seasons
Five sets of twins were enrolled in Ann Arbor Public Schools September 15, 1959: Cathy and Christine Augustine, Carol and Linda Frederick, Daniel and Vickie Kozmiuk, Daniel and Michael Law, Dana and Diane Sanders
The Twilight Zone premiered on October 2, 1959; it ran for 5 seasons and 156 episodes, and its creator was Rod Serling had a lit cigarette in many episodes for his introduction. He passed away at age 50 in 1975.
Goodyear's opened the Walnut Room in their basement October 3, 1959
Gwendolyn Vogel was murdered by her brother, James, on October 24, 1959
The first ACT Test was administered November, 1959 to over 75,000 students
In November, 1959, Kiwanis Members constructed an outdoor play shelter for the Juvenile Home on Platt Rd.
On November 9, 1959, Amway was founded by Richard DeVos and Jay Van Andel at Ada; it employs over 18,000 people in 2018, and is the 42nd largest privately held company in America
On November 15, 1959, the Clutter family was murdered in Holcomb, KS; the movie, In Cold Blood, and novel written by Truman Capote was based on these murderd
On November 18, 1959, Ben-Hur was released; it captured 11 Academy Awards and was nominated for 12 in 15 categories with the largest budget in the history of film at $15 million
Mary Goodneighbor, also known as Irma the Body, married Dr. James Taren, University of Michigan Neurologist on December 5, 1959; they resided at Ann Arbor until their marriage ended. Mary claimed her dachshund, Mack the Knife, preferred to sleep at the foot of their bed much to the chagrin of Dr. Taren. She later bred Welsh Corgi's after a career in the 1950s as a Burlesque Diva; she passed away in 1997. Taren worked at the University of Michigan, 1957-1997; he drove a Jaguar XK-E Roadster, and passed away in 2014.
December 22, 1959 22 arrested for homosexuality
Billboard Top Hits of 1959
Ann Arbor Police Files: The 1960s (Ann Arbor population in 1960 was 67,628 (12th largest in Michigan), 172,440 in Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti 20,957, Chelsea 3,355, Dexter 1,702, Milan 3,616, Manchester 1,568, Saline 2,334, 7.8 million in Michigan, and 179 million in the USA; the World Population reached 3 Billion People. Detroit's population dropped to 1.6 million with less than 71% now White as White Flight began)--The Black population of Ann Arbor was 3,200 18th Census of the United States

Social Security examined over 38.5 million births from 1960-1969, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era. The University of Michigan enrolled 1489 and graduated 959 negro students, 1950-1959.

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	Michael	833,254	Lisa	496,972
2	David	734,056	Mary	355,226
3	John	713,540	Susan	287,653
4	James	684,885	Karen	286,044
5	Robert	650,872	Kimberly	259,085
6	Mark	441,446	Patricia	231,146
7	William	421,539	Linda	225,419
8	Richard	373,974	Donna	213,453
9	Thomas	327,158	Michelle	208,290
10	Jeffrey	302,054	Cynthia	196,611

On January 11, 1960, Henry Lee Lucas stabbed his mother in the neck at Tecumseh, Michigan; he served 10 years in prison until released in 1970 for prison overcrowding. Later, Douglas, was later re-arrested in 1983, and although he claimed to have murdered over 250 people, he was only convicted of 11 murders (Henry Lee Lucas: The Highway Stalker)
Parking lot on South University and Forest with 102 cars parked on January 16, 1960
Another shoplifting haul by teen girls left this detective perplexed on January 18, 1960
On January 24, 1960, the Ann Arbor Community Center was dedicated at 625 N. Main St. after $250,000 was spent on the project
The first Greensboro Sit-Ins began on February 1, 1960; there were 55 sit-ins in 13 states within 3 months
Cobo Hall opened in Detroit in 1960, and hosted the Detroit Auto Show since 1965; the Detroit Pistons moved there, 1961-1978
1960 Skating at West Park
Ernie Harwell began broadcasting Detroit Tiger games, 1960-2002, with George Kell, 1959-1996; he replaced Van Patrick, Detroit Lions broadcaster, 1950-1974
Tom Monaghan and his brother, James, started DomiNick's Pizza in Ypsilanti with a $500 and $900 loan in 1960
By 1960, there were 2.2 million pay phones in America
Leon Ping's was a great place to get Chinese food in Ann Arbor at 118 W. Liberty St. in 1960
Peter Safar wrote The ABC of Rescusitation in 1957; CPR became accepted as a medical practice in 1960
Birth Control pill was released in 1960
The Anna Botsford Bach home at 1422 W. Liberty in 1960 (Ann Arbor Yesterdays); she was former President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society
April, 1960 Gill Lumber on Main Street
On April 15, 1960, the murder of Attendant Carl Nickell, 42, of Willis at Cornick Oil; his body was burned, robbed of $70, and the culprits were never aprehended
May, 1960 March for Civil Rights
Jack's Market on 1028 East University April 15, 1960
On May 1, 1960, Francis Gary Powers was shot down in Russia
On May 15, 1960, Food Mart was opened at 1123 S. University by James O'Sullivan replacing McDougall's Grocery which had been there since 1900
Janet Guthrie graduated from the University of Michigan in 1960 with a degree in aeronautical engineering; she became the first woman to race at the Indianapolis 500 in 1977
Irene Fensch was arraigned on embezzelment charges June, 1960
By 1960, 87% of 45,750,000 U.S. Households owned a television
Dempsey Taylor won the 1960 State Championship in the 440 Yard Dash with a time of 51.7; he is timed in the "pit" by Coach Tim Ryan in March
Police Chief Barney Gainsley with former Police Chief Casper Enkemann on July 1, 1960
Ann Arbor Art Fair began as part of Ann Arbor Bargain Days in 1960; pictured above was the original Art Fair Board.
The Kennedy Brothers at the Kennedy Compound Hyannis Port, Massachusetts in 1960; there were 3 houses on 6 acres that Joseph Kennedy purchased in 1928 for family use
On July 18, 1960 Jim Malloy, who left Edwards Brothers in 1948, founded Malloy Lithographing
Ann Arbor Police motorcycle patrol ready for action in 1960
Baseball at Vet's Park in June, 1960
Harper Lee published To Kill a Mockingbird on July 11, 1960
Sherm's Service at 601 S. Main St. July 16, 1960; Sherman Read owned it, and he later was a partner in the Paul Bunyan restaurant
Saks Fifth Avenue at 332 S. State St. August, 1960
OPEC was formed in September, 1960
Discount Tire was founded in 1960 by Bruce Halle, a 1956 graduate of Eastern Michigan University at Ann Arbor at 2256 W. Stadium Blvd.; by 1990, he had 200 stores, 500 stores by 2002, and over 900 stores in 28 states by 2015. Halle passed away on January 4, 2018 at the age of 87; he was the wealthiest man in Arizona with a net worth of over $5 billion. A book was written on his life in 2012, Six Tires, No Plan by Michael Rosenbaum.
Forsythe Junior High School opened on September 8, 1960 at a cost of $2.36 mllion on 1655 Newport Rd.; it was named in honor of Lewis Forsythe, Principal at Ann Arbor High School, 1917-1946. Their first Principal was Leonard Hoag.
Psycho was released September 15, 1960; it was the film that was so shocking, it created the movie rating system in 1968
Parke-Davis was one of Ann Arbor's largest employers, and the top pharmaceutical company in the United States in 1960 at 3300 Plymouth Rd.; the company was founded at Detroit in 1866 by Samuel Duffield when he partnered with Hervey Coke Parke, and later became Pfizer
Etch a Sketch was introduced in 1960
I-94 was completed in 1960; Michigan became the first state to complete a border to border highway from Detroit to New Buffalo with 205 miles
The Punt, Pass and Kick competitions began in 1960 for youths aged 6-15
The Town House Hotel at the corner of Ann & Fifth Ave. September, 1960 with 35 units; it was built in 1845, condemned in 1970, and demolished in 1971
Ann Arbor Cook Books, 1899-1959 by S.W. Donaldson was published by Cushing-Malloy in 1960
Colonial Lanes Grand Opening on September 24, 1960 with 28 Lanes on 1950 South Industrial Highway with Jim Wilbanks as its manager, Floyd Northrup as Asst.Mgr., and Thelma Beck and Carl Baker as instructors (Colonial Lanes changed Name to Revel and Roll in 2015 and New Concept)
Motown released Shop Around by The Miracles September 27, 1960; it would rise to #2 on the Billboard 100, and was the first million record seller for Motown in 1961. The longest running #1 hit of the year was Percy Faith and his Orchestra's Theme from a Summer Place for 9 weeks. Chubby Checker started a fad with The Twist. Elvis Presley had three #1 hits, Stuck on You, It's Now or Never, and Are You Lonesome Tonight on top for 14 weeks of the year. Brenda Lee had two #1 hits, I'm Sorry and I Want to be Wanted for 4 weeks. Connie Francis also had two #1 hits for 4 weeks, Everybody's Somebody's Fool and My Heart has a Mind of its Own. The Everly Brothers took Cathy's Clown to the top for 5 weeks. Mark Dining took Teen Angel to the top for 2 weeks; Running Bear by Johnny Preston stayed on top for 3 weeks, and El Paso by Monty Robbins made #1 for 2 weeks. The Hollywood Argyles sailed to the top with Alley Oop, Bryan Hyland took Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Dot Bikini, and Larry Verne took Mr. Custer to #1 for odd ball hits of the year. Other #1 hits included Ray Charles' Georgia on my Mind, and The Drifters' Save the Last Dance for Me.
SDS held its first meeting at the University of Michigan in 1960
The Treasure Mart was established at 529 Detroit St. in 1960 for recycling and reuse by Grace Bigby and Demaris Cash
On September 30, 1960, The Flintstones began; it continued for 166 episodes over six seasons through 1966 with as many as 40 million viewers
Gus Stager was the U.S. Olympic Swimming Coach for the 1960 Olympics held at Rome, Italy on August 25-September 11, 1960; Joan Spillane won a gold medal in the 400 yard freestyle relay, Robert Webster won a gold medal in platform diving, Dave Gillanders won a bronze medal in the 200 meter butterfly, William Darnton, Kharry Kayhko, Alejandro and Alvaro Gaxiola, Ernie Meissner, and Richard Montpetit also participated.
Ann B. Davis performs at the Mendelssohn in 1960; she was most famous for her role as the maid on the Brady Bunch, but she also The Bob Cummings Show, The John Forsythe Show, and did many television commercials
Adolph "Germany" Schulz and Fritz Crisler were inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1960
William Revelli and George Cavender plan together for the Michigan Marching Band on September 11, 1960; Revelli served the University of Michigan, 1935-1971, and passed away in 1994. Cavender was Revelli's Assistant, and became Band Director, 1971-1978, after arriving in Ann Arbor as a student under Revelli in 1946; he passed away in 2004.
Michigan improved to 5-4 during the 1960 football season, but lost to Michigan State, 17-24, #1 Conference Champ Minnesota, 0-10, Wisconsin, 13-16, and Ohio State, 0-7. Bump Elliott defeated his brother, Pete, who coached Illinois, 8-7, when he went for a two point conversion by Denny Fitzgerald following 4th down fake punt, and stopping the Illini in the second half with 3 missed field goals. The Michigan vs. Ohio State game was played in Columbus, and was scoreless through three quarters until Bob Ferguson scored for the Buckeyes in the 4th quarter. Michigan was unranked in the AP Poll with a team that featured a great defense, but an anemic offense.
Don Kremer began broadcasting Michigan Football games on WWJ
My Three Sons began September 29, 1960; it continued for 12 seasons until 1972 with 380 episodes
The Andy Griffith Show began on October 3, 1960; it was the most popular television show in American in 1968 with 249 episodes over 8 seasons, and continued as Mayberry R.F.D. through 1971 with another 78 episodes over 3 seasons (Andy Griffith Show Love Affairs)
On October 14, 1960, John F. Kennedy came to Ann Arbor, and spoke at the Michigan Union where he coined the Peace Corps idea (Speech)
Twins on the Stone School bus October 21, 1960: Lisa and Mike Danielson, Christina and Cathy Augustine, Mike and Mickey Weber, Dave and Ron Rizor, Ervin and Earle Jackson
Montgomery Ward’s fire on October 22, 1960
Josh White came to Ann Arbor High School on October 29, 1960; Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were the Godparents to his son, Josh White Jr. (Josh White on YouTube and 1962 Sweden performance)
On November 6, 1960, John F. Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon in the Presidential Election with nearly 69 million Americans who voted out of almost 110 million eligible voters. The voter participation percentage of 62.8% was the highest since 1908 when it was 65.4%.
Michigan Theatre lobby November, 1960
By 1960, there was only 6,640 miles of railroad track left in Michigan
Saline Dairy Bar in 1960
Ypsilanti won the State High School Championship in Cross Country
Donald Glaser was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 1960 for his invention of the bubble chamber in 1952; he began teaching at the University of Michigan in 1949, and became a Professor, 1957-1960
On December 11, 1960, Richard Paul Pavlick, 73, a retired postal worker who hated Catholics, plotted to assassinate President-Elect Kennedy at Palm Beach, FL
The Rubaiyat was an elegant restaurant that evolved into a gay hangout at 339-341 S. Main St., but moved to 102 S. First St.; it later became Robby's at the Icehouse and D'Amato's. The building at 339 S. Main St. was at one time The Casino movie theater in the early 1900s, and was Faber's Fabrics, 1954-1961 when it moved to 326 S. Main in the old Orpheum Theater building which was vacant since 1957.
William Gustafson, 37, set fire to himself and wrote a suicide note on a Christmas card, but Ann Arbor Patrolman, Wayne Smead, spotted the fire at 122 W. Washington and rescued Gustafson; however, he died a few days later after burns on 55% of his body
January 17 , 1961 Phony Bomb in Ann Arbor
On January 28, 1961, Gunsmoke drew over 19 million TV viewers across America as it went from a 30 to 60 minute format; the show aired on radio from April 26, 1952 to June 18, 1961, and on television from September 10, 1955 to March 31, 1965 for 20 seasons. Matt Dillon was played by James Arness; Arness' younger brother, Peter Graves, was the lead actor for Mission: Impossible which aired for 7 seasons, 1966-1973
Liberty at Maynard in 1961 with everyone's favorite, The Campus Smoke Shoppe, owned by Jacob Eskert
Affirmative Action legislation was signed by President Kennedy on March 6, 1961
Odetta Holmes came to Ann Arbor High School on March 10, 1961; she was considered to be the "voice" of the Civil Rights Movement (The Role of Music in the Civil Rights Movement)
Ann Arbor Police Department in 1961
Ann Arbor High School Class of 1932 and University of Michigan Class of 1936 graduate, Bill Reed, became Big Ten Commissioner, 1961-1971; he had been Deputy Commissioner, 1945-1961
Although Miniskirts appeared in the 1920s, the precurser for the Miniskirt fad began in 1961 when hemlines moved from an inch above the knee to 8 inches with London's Mary Quant as one of the top fashion designers
Welcome to Ann Arbor in 1961, the University of Michigan was the research center of the midwest
By 1961, Howard Johnson's had 605 Restaurants and 88 Hotel Chains in 32 states; they were the largest food distributor in the U.S.
The Seventh Cholera Pandemic began at Indonesia in 1961; it spread to Bangladesh, India, the Soviet Union, North Africa and the South Pacific by 1975 with over 155,000 people afflected.
Rocco Desderide, an Italian immigrant, who owned a grocery store at Fifth & Kingsley, 1902-1921 and resided at 324 E. Kingsley, passed away at the age of 104 in 1961
Black Like Me was published in 1961 by John Howard Griffin
The Ypsilanti Braves won the Michigan State Team Wrestling Championship with 4 Champions: Ernie Gillum, Robert Arvin, Joe Arcure and Norman Taylor at 95 lbs., 154 lbs., 165 lbs. and Heavyweight. Ann Arbor's Bob Spaly won the state title at 180 lbs., and would go on to become a 3-Time All-American at the University of Michigan, and defeated Dave Porter, his teammate at Michigan, in the 1964 U.S. Olympic Trials. Spaly went out for wrestling after being cut by the Ann Arbor High School basketball team; he also lettered in football and track. Spaly became a realtor in Ann Arbor.
Leslie Office Supply opened in 1961 at 2331 W. Stadium Blvd. by Richard and Grace Leslie; it closed in 1997
Prekete's Sugar Bowl added a cocktail lounge April, 1961 at 109 S. Main St.
The Adolph Eichmann Trials opened on April 11, 1961; Eichmann was executed on May 31, 1962 (Adolf Eichmann Trials)
Pete Seeger, a Harvard dropout in 1938 and Folk Singing Political activist for civil rights, environmental causes and disarmament, came to Ann Arbor High School to perform on April 14, 1961 (The influence of music on the Civil Rights Movement)
Wide World of Sports began on ABC on April 29, 1961; Ann Arbor's Bill Flemming was one of its original reporters
From May 4 to December 10, 1961 Freedom Riders staged a series of protests for reform and action on civil rights
On May 17, 1961, the Dow Jones Industrial Average peaked at a new high of 705.52
On May 28, 1961, Peter Benenson publish an article, The Forgotten Prisoners, in The Observer; it led to the first non-governmental organization on human rights, Amnesty International in July, 1961. The organization won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977 for its stand on torture.
On May 31, 1961, James Meredith filed a federal injunction after being rejected by the University of Mississippi; after his rights were violated, he became the first African-American student there on October 1, 1962, and he graduated August, 1963 with a degree in political science
Lights were installed at Vet's Park in 1961
West Stadium Shopping Center in 1961; it opened in 1958
Pat's Par 3 built a Miniature Golf Course in 1961
On July 2, 1961, Ernest Hemingway committed suicide at Ketcham, Idaho; he wrote The Sun Also Rises in 1926, A Farewell to Arms in 1929, For Whom the Bell Tolls in 1940, The Old Man and The Sea in 1951 plus a vast collection of poems and short stories. Hemingway spent a lot of time in Michigan as a child fishing at the family's cottage at Walloon Lake, and vacationed in Michigan often Hemingway's Last Good Country
Quarry opened two photography stores on 2355 E. Stadium and 2215 W. Stadium Blvd. in 1961
The Marvelettes, an all female group that began at the Glee Club of Inkster High School and founded by Gladys Horton, 15, recorded and released Please Mr. Postman August, 1961; it would become Motown's first #1 hit on December 11. The Shirelles took Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow to #1 for 2 weeks. Bobby Evans took Tossin and Turnin to the top for 7 weeks. Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean was on top for 5 weeks. Michigan's Del Shannon took Runaway to #1 for 4 weeks, and Dion took Runaround Sue to #1 for 2 weeks. Chubby Checker took Pony Time to #1 for 3 weeks. Elvis Presley had two #1 hits with Are You Lonesome Tonight and Surrender. Ricky Nelson scored a #1 for two weeks with Travelin Man. Bobby Vee had a #1 hit for 3 weeks with Take Good Care of My Baby. The Marcels took Blue Moon to #1 for 3 weeks, and Pat Boone took Moody River to #1 for a week. Lawrence Welk took Calcutta, Ray Charles took Hit The Road Jack, U.S. Bonds took Quarter to Three, The Highwayman took Michael to #1 for 2 weeks each. One week at #1 included Running Scared by Roy Orbison and Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell.
Arborland opened October 19, 1961 (Arborland Old News) with over 50,000 shoppers expected, but an estimated 2,500 were on hand for the Montgomery Ward opening; above is a pic from 1965 in the center of the mall. Fretter's, Coney Islander and United Shirt opened on November 25, and Hughes, Hatcher & Suffrin on November 29
On October 25, 1961, the Washtenaw County Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union was formed with 300 members initially; Lawrence Prakken was elected Chair
Joan Baez came to perform at Ann Arbor High School on October 27, 1961
Hollywood Park to build 274 homes in 1961
Washtenaw County Junior Deputies in 1961
The Roundtable Restaurant moved from 111 W. Huron St. where it had been since the 1930s to 114 W. Liberty St.
North Maple at Miller in 1961
Ann Arbor High School had 630 graduates in 1961; Saline High School had 79 graduates, and Whitmore Lake High School had their first graduating class
In 1961, Albert Nussbaum and Bobby Wilcoxson held up several banks until their capture; they were called as the Odd Couple Robbers
Miss Katharine Harrington retired as the only Principal at Northside School, 1940-1961; she joined Ann Arbor Public Schools in 1921, and taught at the old Tappan Building which became East Hall. She resided at 1518 Golden Ave. She passed away in 1981.
Leonard Menzi taught science at Ypsilanti Roosevelt High School from the lated 1920s after it opened in 1925; he retired as Principal, 1940-1961. He founded the Rough Rider Photography Club in 1931 and led the tennis team to a state championship in 1941.
On June 23, 1961, Paul Proud retired at Goodyear's due to treatment for cancer; a Three-Member Executive Committee was appointed to run the store: Philip Pargh, Eckhardt Schroen and Paul Proud Jr.
Amy Joy Donuts opened August 17, 1961 on 2030 W. Stadium Blvd. with 54 types of donuts
The Berlin Wall construction began August 13, 1961
Max Hodge, a 1939 University of Michigan graduate, wrote for the TV show, Dr. Kildare, 1961-1966; he later wrote for The Wild Wild West, Marcus Welby, M.D., Ironside, The Walton, CHIPS, Mission Impossible and others including Batman
Benny Friedman, Bill Hewitt, and Branch Rickey were inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1961
Michigan finished the 1961 Football Season, 6-3, with non-conference wins over UCLA, Duke, and Army, but losses to #8 Michigan State, 0-28, #6 Minnesota, 20-23, and #2 Ohio State, 20-50. The Wolverines beat #12 Purdue, 16-14. Bennie McRae, Big Ten Hurdles Champion was an All-American in Football and Track; he went on to play for 10 NFL seasons with 27 interceptions.
On September 30, 1961, University of Michigan Dean of Women, Deborah Bacon resigned after a story broke from the Michigan Daily on May 30 exposing her scandal; she was "snooping" into student's personal lives and trying to prevent interracial dating. Tom Hayden was the Editor of the Michigan Daily at that time. (Dean Bacon's Demise)
Joseph Heller published Catch-22 in 1961
On October 3, 1961, The Dick Van Dyke Show debuted; it continued for 5 seasons with 158 episodes, and won Emmy's for most popular TV Show, 1963-1966 and both Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore won Emmy's as Best Actor and Actress, 1964-1966
Mildred Malloy, 53, embezzled $40,000 from 3 University Doctors on October 28, 1961
The Paul Bunyan Restaurant opened November, 1961 at 5510 Jackson Rd.
On November 11, 1961, Ann Arbor Firefighter, Henry Clement, died while driving a fire truck after 27 years of service
Kresge's opened its 4th Ann Arbor store at Westgate November, 1961; two downtown, one at Arborland, and one at Westgate
Haab's celebrated their 25th anniversary on Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti November, 1961
On November 16, 1961, the Huron Lanes owners, Henry and Sewell Pratt, leased a restaurant to Bruce Tappe at a cost of $75,000
The Westerner Beef Buffet opened at 2333 East Stadium on November 16, 1961, it was later known as Frontier Beef Buffet
Nancy Fleming became Miss Michigan and Miss America on September 9, 1961; she grew up in Montague, Michigan (Look Back at Miss America), and there were nearly 20 million TV viewers who watched the event across America
Xerox purchased University Microfilms
From 1961 to 1968, the Washtenaw League for Planned Parenthood patient load increased from 695 to 2,182
On November 11, 1961, the Cutting Apartments at 705 S. State St. were demolished; they were built by John Cutting who came to Ann Arbor in 1890, and owned a clothing store at 201-203 S. Main St. The building was erected in 1904, and some residents lived there for as long as 35 years.
Lamp Post Plaza construction on December 27, 1961
Ann Arbor Yesterdays was published on January 1, 1962 by Lela Duff, a former English Teacher at Ann Arbor High School for 34 years who retired in 1952 after being hired in 1917
Navy Seals were initiated on January 1, 1962
Paul Proud, President of Goodyear's, died on January 1, 1962 after running store operations, 1916-1962; on March 6, his son-in-law, Philip Pargh, was named as new President. Pargh married Felice Proud. The pic above was Proud from February, 1939
Weber's ground breaking ceremony on January 4, 1962
H. John Goetz, Herbert's son, became sole owner of Goetzcraft Printing in 1962, and expanded the facility on 307 N. Main St. in 1966
January, 1962 U.S. Highway 112 was renamed to U.S. 12 Old Chicago Road
Lou Hollway on January 25, 1962 as he approached retirement; he was Ann Arbor High School Athletic Director, 1927-1962, and the former physical education teacher also coached football, 1920-1938, winning a state title in 1923. He also won a state golf championship in 1931.
On January 30, 1962, the Flying Wallendas trapeze accident at the Detroit Shrine Circus (Free Press)
Michigan All-American Red Berenson in 1962 scored 43 goals in his final season; the Wolverines finished 21-4, but only earned 3rd place at the NCAA Finals
On March 1, 1962, KMart opened in Garden City, MI by Sebastian Kresge; on July 2, 1962, Wal-Mart was started by Sam Walton
Ypsilanti won the State Wrestling Championship in 1962; Ron and Ernie Gillum won titles at 95 and 103 lbs., and Ernie captured his second title. He went to wrestle at Iowa State for former Michigan NCAA Champion, Harold Nichols.
Students at Wines School protest the Northbelt Overpass proposed to be built near their school on Newport Rd. March, 1962; it would later become M-14, and it opened November, 1965
A fire damaged Weber's Supper Club March 15, 1962
Arborland's Official Grand Opening was on April 8, 1962; the Hi-Fi Center was owned by Donald Bailey and Vernon Piers with 8 brands of TV sets with 30 brands of Hi-Fi components; they also operated a store at 304 S. Thayer St. The Coney Islander was owned by Anthony Keros, and Roger Pepper managed Fretter Appliance.
On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite succeeded Douglas Edwards, 1948-1962, as CBS News Anchor; Edwards worked at WXYZ in Detroit, 1938-1942. Cronkite continued through March 6, 1981
Wagon Train was the most popular television show in 1962
On June 1, 1962, Carleton Angell passed away from a heart attack; he was a sculptor and teacher who worked at the University of Michigan, 1926-1955, and sculpted the famous pumas outside the Museum of Natural History when it was built in 1928
Lamp Post Plaza opened June 11, 1962
Maison Edwards opened in Nickel's Arcade in 1962
Eugene Power sold University Microfilms to Xerox for $8 million
By 1962, there were 646,000 registered motorcycles in the United States; Honda began advertising, "You'll meet the nicest people on a Honda." Campaign
Tom Hayden founded the Students for Democratic Action at the University of Michigan in 1962; Alan Haber was the first President of the SDS. (Haber at age 75 in 2012)
The Port Huron Statement was drafted on June 15, 1962 by Tom Hayden
Public Act 190 created 57 Intermediate School Districts in 1962 (Washtenaw County School Records, 1834-1966)
The first hip replacement surgery was performed in 1962
In 1962, the first child abuse reporting statutes were explored
Telstar was launched July 11, 1962; it was a satellite that relayed television signals, telephone calls, and fax signals. In 2015, there are over 500,000 pieces of space debris circling around the earth with 4,635 satellites in 2017.
Bargain Days at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair July, 1962
On August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe died at the age of 36; she was married to University of Michigan graduate, Arthur Miller, 1956-1961. Miller lived at 439 S. Division and 411 N. State St., and graduated from Michigan in 1938. Monroe appeared in 29 films, 1947-1962, and gained national popularity playing the "dumb blonde" while being the most enduring "sex symbol" in America
On August 15, 1962, Ann Arbor's "Santa," Albert Warnhoff passed away at the age of 72; Warnhoff was born in the Netherlands in 1890, and came to Ann Arbor in 1891. He had a workshops at 311.5 Fifth Ave. and 722 Packard; he resided at 1315 Franklin and 901 Granger. He was a carpenter, and produced over 42,000 toys for needy children through for fifty years from the 1902 through the 1962. He had a series of heart attacks in the 1950s that slowed him down. After his death, the Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club started Project Warnhoff to continue his work. Warnhoff was certainly one of Ann Arbor's most exemplary citizens!
Arlan's opened at Westgate August, 1962; it was a 70,000 sq.ft. Discount Department Store with a 2,000 car parking lot that cost $500,000 to build, and it became Rink's Bargain City by 1971.
Manikas Sir-Lion House opened August, 1962 at 307 S. Main St. by Frank and Mary Manikas
Motown's The Contours released Do You Love Me? September, 1962. The Four Seasons had two #1 hits, Sherry and Big Girls Don't Cry that stayed on top for 10 weeks. Ray Charles scored big with I Can't Stop Loving You for 5 weeks. Chubby Checker returned to the top for 2 weeks with The Twist; then, Joey Dee and The Starliters took The Peppermint Twist to the top for the next 3 weeks. Roses are Red My Love by Bobby Vinton stayed on top for 4 weeks. Duke of Earl by Gene Chandler, Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel, and Soldier Boy by The Shirelles hit #1 for 3 weeks each. Telestar by The Tornados, Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares, He's a Rebel by The Crystals, Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers, Breaking Up Is Hard to do by Neil Sedaka, Sheila by Tommy Roe, and Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley all stayed on top for 2 weeks each. One week #1 hits included Stranger on the Shore by Acker Bilk, The Stripper by David Rose, The Loco-Motion by Little Eva, The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, and Don't Break the Heart that Loves You by Connie Francis.
Homecoming got a little crazy at Ferry Field in 1962 especially with a new dance called "The Twist"
For Michigan Football in 1962, the Wolverines finished a dismal 2-7, and in last place in the Big Ten with being shut out four times. They lost to both Michigan State on October 13 and Ohio State on November 24 on the road by identical scores, 0-28; their two wins were over Army and Illinois. #2 Wisconsin won the Big Ten title, but lost to USC, 37-42, in the Rose Bowl. Some fans painted "Hate State" at Angell Hall and a nearby bench prior to the MSU tilt.
Tom Harmon became the 12th inductee to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame from the University of Michigan in 1962
The Beverly Hillbillies Show began September 26, 1962; it became the most popular television show in America, 1962-1964, and lasted 9 seasons with 274 episodes through 1971
The Elephant Race was one of the highlights of Homecoming in October, 1962 at Ferry Field with over 4,000 spectators; unfortunately, the Wolverines lost to the Gophers, 0-17, on October 27 for their 3rd shutout loss in a row
Ann Arbor High School won the State Football Championship in 1962 under Coach Jay Stielstra (Ann Arbor and University of Michigan High School Football Histories)
On October 1, 1962, Johnny Carson began The Tonight Show; he continued for 4,531 episodes over 30 years until May 22, 1992
The Cuban Missle Crisis, October 16-28, brought the World the closest to a possible Nuclear War/World War III
Student protest on the Diag during the Cuban Missle Crisis October, 1962
The Lydia Mendelssohn Theater underwent rennovations October, 1962 at the Michigan League
On October 30, 1962, the International Bridge opened at Sault St. Marie, MI
Martin Luther King came to Ann Arbor to speak on November 5, 1962 at Hill Auditorium
Michigan Governor George Romney made the cover of Time Magazine on November 16, 1962; he was Governor, 1963-1969, and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1969-1973
Staff at Main Street Grocery November, 1962 included "Lucky" Phillips, Charles "Bud" Wesley, Harmon "Doc" Boice, Cynthia Layher, Linda Korzuck, Donna Korzuck, and Neil Korzuck, (owner) at 207 N. Main St.
On November 20, 1962, Queen Elizabeth danced the President Kwame Nkrumah at the High Life Ball at Accra, Ghana
On November 29, 1962, M-92, first established in 1920, became M-52 connecting Washtenaw County to Ingham and Jackson Counties through Chelsea and continuing to the state line through Tecumseh and Adrian
Fraser's Pub opened in November, 1962 at 2045 Packard Rd.; it was formerly Chuck Wagon and Scotty Fraser purchased it
Neil Staebler, a 1922 Ann Arbor High School and 1926 University of Michigan graduate, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives November, 1962, but lost to Governor Romney in 1964 in the gubenatorial election; the pic above was in 1964 with LBJ
On November 9, 1962, a fire broke out on the roof of the Ford Rotunda which destroyed the building shortly after 1 p.m. just after a group of 118 school children from South Bend, IN exited the building; damages were estimated at over $15 million, and it was not rebuilt
On November 28, 1962, The new freeway relocation of US-23 from Milan on the Monroe/Washtenaw Co line northerly to the 1958 relocation of US-23 north of Ann Arbor (at the present-day western jct of US-23 & M-14 at Exit 45) is officially determined as a state trunkline highway and likely opens to traffic at this same time as well. The existing route of US-23 from the new freeway east of Ann Arbor (present-day Exit 39) northwesterly via Washtenaw Ave into downtown, then westerly via Huron St to Main St, then northerly via Main St to the Huron River is redesignated as BUS US-23. From the Huron River northerly, the new BUS US-23 designation runs via the freeway segment assumed on Jan 24, 1958, terminating at the triple-decker interchange where the new US-23 freeway ties into the 1958 routing. (7.42 miles)
On December 7, 1962, Charles Gelman and Gelman Instrument Co. was approved by the Scio Township Board to rezone 20 acres of agricultural land into commercial permitting construction of a 12,800 sq.ft. plant for 30 workers. Gelman is pictured July, 1963.
Gilbert Fletcher passed away on January 1, 1963 at the age of 71; he resided at 1129 Martin Place. Fletcher graduated from the University of Michigan School of Pharmacy and began working at Calkins Pharmacy in 1910 when he bought half interest in 1912, and worked there until he sold his interest July, 1951. He resided at 1129 Martin Place.
Weber's expanded its seating capacity January, 1963
Bill, Lloyd, Rollie and Roy Steeb in front of their meat counter at Arborland January, 1963
A fire ransacked The Rubaiyat Restaurant January 7, 1963 at 339 S. Main St.; it later moved to 341 S. Main St., then 102 S. First St., was was a well known "gay" hangout along with The Flame Bar
A look up Liberty Street near Fourth Ave. on February 4, 1963
Ann Arbor Bank established a branch at East University and South University February, 1963
Jimmy Kales opened the Kales Waterfall Supper Club February, 1963 at 2261 West Stadium Blvd.; he also owned the Whitmore Lake Tavern
Dr. Harry Shipman, Civil Defense Director, shows Cecil Creal, Guy Larcom and Joe Derkowski the Fallout Shelter sign at the YMCA February, 1963 as Ann Arborites prepared for civil defense with a possible nuclear attack
Blazo's opened at 330 S. State Street March, 1963 after Old Colony Pancake House purchased the building from the Ann Arbor Bank in 1961 for nearly $100,000
Barbara Lewis, South Lyon High School graduate, took Hello Stranger to #3 on Billboard after releasing her first single in 1962 after being discovered by Ann Arbor Disc Jockey, Ollie McLaughlin
The U.S. Post Office implements Zip Codes in 1963 with Ann Arbor using 48104, Ypsilanti 48197, Chelsea 48118, Dexter 48130, Saline 48176, Manchester 48158, Whitmore Lake 48189, Willis 48191, Milan 48160, Gregory 48137, Dixboro 48105, Hamburg 48189, Delhi 48103
The first human lung and liver transplants were performed, and the first artificial heart was developed in 1963
The Clean Air Act was signed into law in 1963
Thetford Corp. was founded at Dexter in 1963
Michigan won the 1963 NCAA Gymnastics Championships at Pittsburgh; it was the first title for the Wolverines in gymnastics. They were led by NCAA Champion, Gil Larose, who won All-Around and Vault
On April 1, 1963, General Hospital debuted; it has continued through 2017 with over 13,000 episodes, the longest Soap Opera in history, and the most popular, 1979-1988. The Doctors also premiered; it continued to December 31, 1982 with 5,155 episodes
Motown's Little Stevie Wonder released Fingertips May, 1963; it rose to #1 for 3 weeks in August. Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs was #1 for 5 weeks. He's So Fine by The Chiffons, and Dominique by The Singing Nuns were on top for 4 weeks each. My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels, I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March, Walk Like a Man by The Four Seasons, Hey Paula by Paul & Paula, Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto, and Blue Velvet by Bobby Vinton were at #1 for 3 weeks each. If You Wanna By Happy by Jimmy Soul, It's My Party by Leslie Gore, Surf City by Jan & Dean, Easier Said Than Don by The Essex, Walk Right In by The Rooftop Singers, I'm Leaving It Up To You by Dale & Grace all held the #1 position for 2 weeks each. One week atop the charts included So Much In Love by The Tymes, Deep Purple by Nino Tempo and April Stevens, Our Day Wil Come by Ruby & The Romantics, and Telestar by The Tornados.
On May 24, 1963, Ann Arbor High School Senior, Donald Jedele, 18, died in an automobile accident at Toledo; he was the son of City Controller, Lauren Jedele. Charles Keen, the driver of the car played in a band, The Decibels, with Bob Seger, a passenger in the car.
Manpower began operations at 212 S. Fourth St. in Ann Arbor in 1963 with Roger Gatward as President; it was founded in Milwaukee, WI by attornies Elmer Winter and Aaron Scheinfeld in 1948, and gave birth to temporary work in America
On July 8, 1963 Main & Huron
One of the Circus Elephants went to the Belair Kar Wash to take a shower in between performances July, 1963
Motown's Martha & The Vandellas released Heat Wave; it peaked at #4 on the Billboard 100
Fair Housing Picket on July 16, 1963
Protesters helped to "break in" the new City Hall in 1963
Ann Arbor Film Festival began in 1963
Bimbo's in 1963
Landsdowne in 1963
Tice's Tavern was renamed Stadium Tavern in 1963
Schumm's in 1963 in Chelsea at Exit 159 off I-94; it was established in 1937
In 1963, the City of Ann Arbor acquired the 207 acre Leslie property and 936 acres on the Huron River from Detroit Edison
The U.S. Supreme Court outlawed School Prayer in Public Schools in 1963 in the Abington (Unitarian) Case
On June 11, 1963, Buddhist Monk, Thich Quang Duc, 65, set himself on fire in a suicide to protest the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government
On June 12, 1963, Medgar Evers was assassinated by white supremacist and klu klux klan member, Byron De La Beckwith
Pat Boone had many female admirers at his performance at the Michigan Theater June, 1963; Boone was the second leading chartist next to Elvis Presley in the late 1950s
On June 21, 1963, Pope Paul VI was coronated; he passed away on August 6, 1978
On June 23, 1963, the Detroit Walk to Freedom occured with 125,000 people in the streets following Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream Speech at Cobo Hall
Still, in 2019, African-Americans represent 13% of America, but less than 3% of American wealth. One in seven White Americans have become millionaires compared to one in 50 for African-Americans (Racial Inequality in America)
Comcast Cable Company began June 28, 1963
Haisley Carnival August, 1963 at 825 Duncan St.; Haisley was built in 1954, and named after Otto Haisley, Ann Arbor Superintendent, 1924-1953
Tom Kussurelis came to Ann Arbor in 1926, and operated the Sweetland Restaurant on South Main; he started Tom's Grocery at 619 North Main in 1938 where he worked 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year without a vacation for 37 years until he retired at the age of 69 in 1963. He is pictured August, 1963.
4 Mile Protest August 6, 1963
Dog & Suds opened at 3075 Packard Rd. by Mel, Florence and Debbie Mielke in August, 1963
The Music Mobile offered piano lessons by Geraldine Seeback August, 1963; her studio was at 305 E. Washington St.
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream Speech on the Civil Rights March on Washington, DC
On September 15, 1963, the Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama was bombed with 4 dead and 20 injured
Ann Arbor September, 1963
An overhead look of Bolgos Farms on September 26, 1963
Motown's Marvin Gaye released Can I Get A Witness September 20, 1963; it rose to #22 on Billboard by December 28
Concordia Lutheran Junior College was established in Ann Arbor September 30, 1963 on 187 acres at 4090 Geddes Rd.; the pic above is from April, 1965 in their Chapel
Groomes Beach in 1963
Plans were unveiled for Greater Ann Arbor Research Park off State Rd. near Ellsworth Rd. in Pittsfield Township near the airport after 4 years of study, research and planning; the 3.7 acre site will construct a 24,000 sq.ft. rental facility Greater Ann Arbor Industrial and Research Park, and Federal-Mogul became its first tenant
Korzucks Main Street Grocery October, 1963
The Huron Valley Advisor was published on October 16, 1963, and ended May 17, 1972
Michigan finished the 1963 Football Season, 3-4-2; the Wolverines tied Michigan State, 7-7, and Iowa, 21-21, and beat #2 Illinois, 14-8, but lost to Navy, 13-26, Purdue, 12-23, Minnesota, 0-6, and Ohio State, 10-14. The Michigan-Ohio State game had to be moved back a week following the Kennedy Assassination. Illinois, coached by former Wolverine, Pete Elliott, won the Rose Bowl, 17-7, over Washington. Tom Hemingway began broadcasting Michigan Football games on WUOM, 1963-1987.
Darwin's House of Values on State Rd. October, 1963
On October 18, 1963 Mexico City defeated Detroit as the host for the 1968 Olympics
Vet's Park Shelter on October 24, 1963 was built at a cost of $36,937 by Don Butcher Builders; it was completed in November
The Ann Arbor High School Graduating Class of 1963 donated a Bulletin Board for School Announcements and Events October, 1963

Jim Osterberg, (top row 2nd from the end with tie and without glasses) later to be known as Iggy Pop, was on the Ann Arbor High School Debate Team November, 1963. He was a drummer for The Iguanas that formed in 1963, and later joined the Prime Movers in 1965.
Santa Claus has come to Ann Arbor on many occassions including on Main Street November, 1963
John F. Kennedy Assassination on November 22, 1963 at Dallas, Texas (Kennedy Assassination)
William Clay Ford gained controlling interest in the Detroit Lions on November 23, 1963
Main Street on November 25, 1963; it was a National Day of Mourning
The British Music Invasion began December, 1963; it was highlighted with Beatlemania and 73 million people watching their Ed Sullvan appearance February 9, 1964. By April 4, 1964, the Beatles has 12 hits in the Top 100 including the Top 5.
Ann Arbor Police ready their new radar to nab speeders January, 1964 on North Main Street
From January 1-March 25, 1964, the Beverly Hillbillies drew over 22 million TV viewers across America; it began September 26, 1962 and continued 9 seasons until March 23, 1971
Ed Pierce January, 1964; the 1948 Ann Arbor High School and 1955 University of Michigan graduate served on the Ann Arbor City Council, 1964-1966. He was a physician, 1960-1995, after graduating from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1959, and founded the Summit Medical Center, 1968-1978, with free medical services. He was in staunch opposition to the Vietnam War and the Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant. He lost the 1967 mayorial election to Wendell Hulcher; however, he was elected to the Michigan State Senate, 1978-1982, and won the 1985 Ann Arbor Mayorial election. Pierce passed away in 2002. His daughter, Lynne, was elected Circuit Court Judge in Wayne County in 2008.
The Hammersmith Nude Murders or Jack The Stripper Murders were identified January, 1964 in London; the offender was never apprehended as several prostitutes were murdered, 1959-1965. (Jack The Stripper Murders)
On January 11, 1964, the Surgeon General issued a warning on the hazards of cigarette smoking; as a result, in 1966, labels were required on cigarette packages warning that cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health. It was estimated that over 42.4% of adults in America smoked cigarettes in 1965; it was reported in 2014 that 16.8% of adults smoked cigarettes in America.
Motown's The Temptations released The Way You Do The Things You Do January, 1964; it rose to #6 on the Billboard 100
The inside of Muehlig's on February 26, 1964 at 126 S. Main St.
On February 1, 1964, Martha Clay Brooks was murdered, and her body dumped in Ford Lake
Pepsi-Cola introduced Diet Pepsi and Mountain Dew in 1964
On February 25, 1964, Cassius Clay became the Heavyweight Boxing Champion after defeating Sonny Liston for the title; he changed his name to Muhammad Ali the day after the fight when he converted to Islam, and re-defeated Liston May 25, 1965. Ali refused military induction during the Vietnam War March, 1966, and didn't fight from March, 1967 until October, 1970 when convicted on June 20, 1967 for draft evasion; his conviction was finally overturned unanimously by the Supreme Court on June 28, 1971.
Allan Seager, former University of Michigan swimmer, published A Frieze of Girls in 1964
On February 28, 1964, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to a new high of 800.14
On March 4, 1964, Marty Sinn, 20, of Ann Arbor was featured in Life Magazine for her achievements as a marathon swimmer
On March 13, 1964, Motown's Mary Wells, 21, released My Guy; it sailed to #1 by May 16
Charles Beatty, Daniel Harvey and Mike Bradley won the 1964 State Wrestling Championship for the Team Champion Ypsilanti Braves at 103, 120, and 180 lbs.; Beatty was the 1963 Champion at 95 lbs.; Bert Waterman captured his 3rd title in four seasons. Waterman left Ypsilanti after coaching, 1951-1969 season to coach at Yale, 1970-1991, until his wrestling program was dropped due to Title IX. His teams at Ypsilanti won state team titles in 1956, 1961, 1962, and 1964 and were runners-up in 1955, 1960, and 1966.
Ann Arbor High School won the State Hockey Championship in 1964
University Towers was under construction on South University in 1964
DeLong's Barbeque Pit was founded in 1964 at 314 Detroit St. in 1964 by Robert and Adeline Thompson; the pic above was from 1972
Huron at Ashley February, 1964
Moe's Sport Shop ran a special on ski gear February, 1964
On March 8, 1964, Bonanza drew over 21 million TV viewers across America; it began September 12, 1959 and continued 14 seasons through January 16, 1973
Michigan made its first trip to the Final Four, and placed 3rd in Basketball in 1964 after losing to Duke, 91-80, in the Semi-Final (Cager for the Ages)
On April 8, 1964, Elizabeth Dean, daughter of former Mayor Sedgwick Dean, died; she donated $2 million to the City of Ann Arbor for trees
The Diag in 1964
On May 5, 1964, Tim Ryan announced his retirement after coaching track and cross country at Ann Arbor High School, 1926-1964, for 37 years; he also coached hockey when it was established as a varsity sport in 1962. Ryan's best teams were his State Runner-Up squad in track in 1932, and his 1942 State Runner-Up in Cross Country; Ryan won 6 league cross country championships, and 11 track championships. Ryan continued as a volunteer coach through 1974, and passed away on December 7, 1989.
Ann Arbor Prosecuting Attorney William Ager became a Judge; William Delhey, a 1943 Ann Arbor High School graduate and University of Michigan graduate in chemistry, became Ann Arbor Prosecuting Attorney, 1964-1988
The measles vaccine was developed in 1964; rubella in 1966, and mumps in 1967
May 8, 1964 Detroit area Tornado (YouTube)
Meadow Brook Theater was opened in 1964
The Three Christs of Ypsilanti was published in 1964 about paranoid schizophrenia at Ypsilanti State Hospital; it will be made into a film debuting in 2018 starring Richard Gere
President Johnson unleashed specific goals of his Great Society during his speech at the University of Michigan Football Stadium on May 22, 1964 with over 80,000 spectators when the University of Michigan held its commencement
From 1964 to 1971, the NAACP reported that there were 750 riots that killed 228 people and injured 12,741 others with more than 15,000 incidents of arson
Arvil Patton was severely injured on May 24, 1964 after a high speed car chase of a 15 year old who stole his parent’s car.
Ferry Field Tennis Courts
Fred Kreye bought Carlson's Pharmacy at 1112 South University in 1964, and renamed it Village Apothecary
The Labadie Collection on Anarchism was donated to the University of Michigan in 1964
On June 8, 1964, wind, hail and lightning damage hit Ann Arbor
Ken Dyer won the 1964 State High Jump Championship with a leap of 6'7.75"
The Hiawatha Statue was built in Minnesota, and erected in Ironwood, Michigan June, 1964 and dedicated in July. The 52 foot statue was the 6th tallest in the United States at that time, and tallest in Michigan. The fiberglass statues weighs over 16,000 lbs., and was built to withstand winds of up to 140 miles per hour. It was built to honor Mohawk Chief Hiawatha who was chiefly responsible for persuading the Iroquois Five Nations to join the Confederacy. The Hiawatha National Forest was established in 1931 with over 900,000 acres in the Upper Peninsula.
Motown's The Supremes released Where Did Our Love Go June 17, 1964; it zoomed to #1 August 16-29, and they were on top for 7 weeks with two other hits, Baby Love, and Come See About Me. The Beatles held on to #1 for 18 weeks (including 14 consecutive weeks) with I Want to Hold Your Hand (7), Can't Buy Me Love (5), She Loves You (2), A Hard Day's Night (2), I Feel Fine and Love Me Do. Bobby Vinton scored two #1 hits with There! I've Said It Again for 4 weeks, and Mr. Lonely. The Dixie Cups took Chapel of Love, Roy Orbison brought Oh, Pretty Woman, and The Animals sent The House of the Rising Sun to the top for 3 weeks each. Mary Well's My Guy, The Beach Boys' I Get Around, The Four Seasons' Rag Doll, and Manfred Mann's Do Wa Diddy Diddy were on top for two weeks each. The Leader of the Pack by The Shangri-Las, Ringo by Lorne Greene, A World Without Love by Peter & Gordon, Hello Dolly by Louis Armstrong, Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin all enjoyed one week at #1.
On June 21, 1964, 3 Civil Rights Activists went missing (Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney) after being arrested in Philadephia, Mississippi; Neshoba Sheriff Depputy, Cecil Price, and 18 Klu Klux Klan defendents were charged for murder, and 7 were convicted on October 20, 1967 (Klu Klux Klan)
On June 18, 1964, a fire damaged Kyer Laundry at 629 S. Main St.
Eastern Michigan University opened its College of Business in 1964; Warner Gymnasium was also finished
Motown's Martha & The Vandellas recorded Dancing In The Streets June 19, 1964 and released it July 31; it rose to #2 on the Billboard 100
The Dewey Lake Monster was sighted near Dowagiac June, 1964; it resembled a Bigfoot
A picnic was held July, 1964 at Island Park for Perry School and current Chairman of the United Fund organized the event; Tom Dickinson, a former Ann Arbor News reporter and photographer, 1950-1962, after earning his degree in journalism at the University of Michigan in 1949. Dickinson was the son of former University of Michigan Professor, 1923-1959, Zenas Clark Dickinson, and very active in the Ann Arbor community. He joined Ann Arbor Trust Company in 1957 holding numerous positions including Vice-President and Trust Officer, founded the Ann Arbor Research Park as Chairman of the Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce, Chairman/CEO of the Ann Arbor Community Foundation, Director of the Child and Family Service Agency, founded the Huron Valley Swim Club, and was Trustee for Greenhills School and the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Tom Dickinson Find a Grave Rotary Club Emeritas Award
Motown's The Four Tops, formerly The Four Aims, released Baby I Need Your Loving July 10, 1964; it reached #11 on the Billboard 100
Motown's The Supremes recorded Come See About Me on July 13, 1964, and released the single on October 27; it rose to #1 on December 13 through January 16, 1965
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair July 30, 1964
The Beatles movie, Help, caused teenage hysteria in Ann Arbor on August 2, 1964 after the British Invasion earlier in the year
On August 2, 1964, The Gulf of Tonkin Incident triggered escalation of the Vietnam War
Wylie Junior High School was built in 1964 at Dexter; it was named in honor of Lillian Wylie
Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Ypsilanti Lincoln and South Lyon established the Southeastern Conference in 1964; Ann Arbor Pioneer High joined the Conference in 2000, Huron in 2008 plus Ypsilanti and Skyline in 2009. Adrian and Bedford joined the conference in 2000, and Monroe in 2009. Other teams who have been members include Brighton, Dundee, Milan, Novi, Parma Western, and Tecumseh.
On August 13, 1964, Motown's The Supremes recorded Baby Love; it was released on September 17, and rose to #1 on Billboard October 25-November 21. They became Motown's first multiple #1 artist.
On September 8, 1964, the corner of Forest and South University was demolished including Miller's Ice Cream to build the University Towers; it cost $4 million to build the 18 story complex with 240 apartments, and an Orange Julius restaurant. The project was undertaken by John Gunn of Towne Realty and Robert Weaver.
Dick Kimball was the Diving Coach for the U.S. Olympic Team at the 1964 Summer Olympics at Tokyo, Japan; Robert Webster won his second gold medal in platform diving, Ginny Duenkel won a gold medal in the 400 meter backstroke and a bronze medal in the 100 meter freestyle in swimming, Carl Robie won a silver medal in the 200 meter butterfly, Kent Bernard won a bronze medal in the 4x100 meter relay in track, and Marcia Jones Smoke won a bronze medal in kayaking. John Candler, William Farley, Jim Kerr, Gil Larose, Ernst Soudek, Tom Robinson all participated in various events.
Bob Dylan played at Ann Arbor High School on September 19, 1964 (Bob Dylan's Maize and Blues)
Fred Matthaei, a 1943 Ann Arbor High School graduate, was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1964; the Matthaei Award began in 1968 (Matthaei Botanical Gardens)
On September 27, 1964, the Warren Commission Report of 889 pages concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of John F. Kennedy; public opinion polls showed that only 20-30% of Americans believed the report, and most Americans believed in a Conspiracy. In 2003, 75% of Americans still believed that Oswald did not act alone.
Michigan won its first conference championship since 1950 during the 1964 football season; they defeated their rivals, Michigan State, 17-10, Minnesota, 19-12, and Ohio State, 10-0, behind Bob Timberlake who won the Big Ten Medal of Honor. The Wolverines defeated Oregon State in the Rose Bowl, 34-7, to finish the season ranked #4 with their only loss coming in an upset by Purdue, 21-20, led by Bob Griese; Bob Timberlake's two-point conversion attempt was stopped short, and Michigan couldn't overcome 5 turnovers, two in the fourth quarter. It was the first time the Wolverines finished the season ranked in the Top 10 since 1956.
On October 12, 1964, Mary Pinchot Meyer, mistress of John F. Kennedy, was shot to death, three weeks before the release of the Warren Report
On October 14, 1964, Martin Luther King Jr., 35, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts spearheading the non-violent protest movement in America for civil rights
On October 27, 1964, Albert DeSalvo was apprehended; he was allegedly the Boston Strangler who murdered 13 victims, 1962-1964.
On November 3, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson defeated Barry Goldwater in the Presidential Election with over 70 million Americans who voted, and over 114 million Americans eligible to vote. Doug Harvey was elected Washtenaw County Sheriff, 1964-1972; he replaced George Peterson, 1958-1964, who began as a deputy in 1938
Michigan began the 1964-1965 Basketball Season with high hopes with offensive stars, Cazzie Russell, and Bill Buntin, along with Captain Oliver Darden who was the team's top rebounder and highest jumper
Fowler's Pancake House November, 1964 at the corner of Liberty and W. Stadium Blvd.; Warren Fowler operated the Coffee Shop and Pancake House, 1947-1971. Fowler was a partner in the Superior Dairy.
On November 4, 1964, Motown's Marvin Gaye released How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You); it rose to #6 on Billboard 100 in January, 1965
On November 28, 1964, Arlo Guthrie was arrested for littering; the incident inspired his song, Alice's Restaurant
Mario Savio held a Free Speech Talk on the Diag, December, 1964; he spearheaded the Free Speech Movement (Savio-Old News) Tom Hayden on Mario Savio
On December 10, 1964, Martin Luther King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the youngest person to win the award
January, 1965 Ann Arbor Federal Savings Bank's thermometer sank to 4 degrees farenheit
Motown's The Supremes recorded Stop! In the Name of Love January, 1965, and released it February 4; it went to #1 March 27-April 4
Generation X Era began
The University of Michigan Music School January, 1965 next to the Nickels Arcade; it was demolished March, 1965, and moved to North Campus
Washtenaw Community College was approved by voters on January 15, 1965; it was built on 291 acres where there was once an apple orchard previously owned by the Franzblau family
On January 28, 1965, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a record of 900.95
On February 10, 1965, Motown's Martha and The Vandellas released Nowhere to Run; it rose to #5 on the Billboard 100
On February 15, 1965, Ann Arbor Federal Savings & Loan at 401 E. Liberty had $91.4 million in assets ranking them as the 213th largest bank in America; it was organized 75 years earlier on December 26, 1890 as Huron Valley Building and Savings Association, and changed its name on March 1, 1939 to Ann Arbor Federal Savings & Loan. It built its second branch for $150,000 at Platt & Huron Parkway; the other branch was located at W. Stadium & Pauline.
On February 16, 1965, the Ann Arbor News reported that the cost of building projects in 1964 exceeded $45 million, and that included 95 apartment houses and 31 other major buildings
A blizzard hit the Metro Detroit area including Ann Arbor with the worst storm since 1929 on February 25, 1965 with 10 inches of snow and winds up to 35 mph
March 10, 1965 Atonement for Selma
On March 25, 1965, Viola G. Liuzzo, 39, was shot to death on Highway 80 in Alabama as she was driving a Black Civil Rights worker back to Selma after a voting rights march in Montgomery
D'Agostino's at 990 Broadway March 27, 1965, it was opened by Dominic D'Agostino in 1959
In 1965, James O'Kane retired from O & W, Inc. and sold his business to son-in-law, Hugh Wanty
On March 30, 1965, When the route of M-14 into Ann Arbor from the northeast via Plymouth Rd, Broadway St and Beakes St is turned back to local control, the M-14 designation now runs concurrently with all of BUS US-23 from the cnr of Main St & Huron St downtown to the northern terminus of the route at US-23.
Michigan finished 2nd at NCAA Basketball Championships in 1965 losing to UCLA, 91-80 (Cazzie Russell Story)
On April 9, 1965, Lew Alcindor, 7'3", visited Ann Arbor, and almost committed to the University of Michigan; he later won 3 NCAA Championships at UCLA and was 3-Time NCAA Basketball Player of the Year, and became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and won 6 NBA Championships. He also considered a transfer in 1968.
Alger Buell Crandell, longtime Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Actor and Historian, published Anns' Amazing Arbor in 1964; Crandell is pictured above in the center from his October 15, 1952 portrayal of Grandpa in Happy Time at the Mendelssohn
Tom Monaghan incorporated Dominos Pizza in 1965
Ann Arbor High School won the State Boy's Gymnastics Championships in 1965
Michigan won their 3rd Big Ten Wrestling Championship in a row, 1963-1965 with 5 Champions: Bob Fehrs, Bill Johannesen, Jim Kamman, Rick Bay and Chris Stowell; they finished 5th at the NCAA Championships with Bob Fehrs, Bill Johannesen, Lee Dietrick, Chris Stowell, and Mike Koehler earning All-American honors
Teach In on March 24, 1965
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fire April 8, 1965
April 11, 1965 Tornado in Lenawee, Hillsdale and Branch Counties leaves 53 dead, 800+ injured Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak accounted for 78 tornadoes
April 12, 1965 Damage after Milan Tornado
Richard Emmons, City Editor for the Ann Arbor News and Managing Editor for the University of Michigan Alumni Magazine, published Michigan Memories in 1965; it was edited by Robert Forman with drawings from Milt Kemnitz (Legendary Ann Arbor Journalists)
The Motor Vehicle Air Pollution Control Act became law in 1965 with emission standards beginning with 1968 models
James Osterberg, drummer for the Iguanas and The Prime Movers, graduated at Ann Arbor High School in 1965; he would go on to become Iggy Pop, and earn Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010
Mayor Cecil Creal with Pistol Champion Officer Robby Robinson; Creal was Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1959-1965, and Robinson was Head of Security at Briarwood after retiring from the Ann Arbor Police Department, 1945-1973. Robinson was also the first school liaison officer at Ann Arbor Pioneer and Huron High Schools (Creal Papers)
On April 13, 1965, Motown's The Four Tops released I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch); it rose to #1 June 12-July 3. The Beatles continued their assault atop the charts for 12 weeks with five #1 hits including Yesterday (4), Help (3), Eight Days a Week (2), I Feel Fine (2), and Ticket to Ride. The Rolling Stones came up with two #1 hits for 6 weeks with I Can't Get No Satisfaction (4) and Get Off My Cloud (2). The Supremes had three #1 hits with Stop! In The Name of Love, I Hear a Symphony, Back In My Arms Again and Come See About Me for six weeks. Herman's Hermits took two to the top, Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter, and I'm Henry the VIII, I Am for 4 weeks. The Byrds were on top for three weeks with Turn, Turn, Turn as was Sonny & Cher for I Got You Babe. Two weeks on top included Gary Lewis & The Playboys with This Diamond Ring, The Righteous Brothers for You've Lost That Lovin Feeling, Petula Clark for Downtown, Freddie & The Dreamers for I'm Telling You Now, Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders for Game of Love The Four Tops for I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch), and The Beach Boys for Help Me, Rhonda. One week on top included The Byrds for Mr. Tambourine Man, Hang On Sloopy by The McCoys, My Girl by The Temptations, Over and Over by The Dave Clark Five, and Eve of Destruction by Barry McGuire.
On April 15, 1965, Motown's The Supremes released Back in My Arms Again after recording it February 24; it rose to #1 on the Billboard 100 June 6-12
Bolgos Dairy and Dean Bolgos built a restaurant at a cost of $150,000 in 1965
On April 30, 1965, Life Magazine's picture of life inside the womb on how life begins by Lennart Nilsson was one of the top photographs of the century especially on the issue of abortion
On May 1, 1965, the Bill Knapp's on Carpenter Road opened for $250,000, the second Bill Knapp's Restaurant in Ann Arbor with 165 seats and 48 people employed with Jerry Powers and Raymond Roach as managers; also, on June 1, 1965, Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge (100 rooms) and Restaurant (168 seat) opened.
Wilson Pickett recorded In the Midnight Hour May 12, 1965, and released it in June; it peaked at #21 on the Billboard 100
On May 25, 1965, Life Magazine featured an article on Mike Grost, a 10 year old genius with an IQ of over 200 who began taking classes at Michigan State University in 1964; he later earned a degree from the University of Michigan (40 Smartest People of All-Time) mikegrost.com
In May, 1965, Woody Hayes nearly started a fight with former Michigan Quarterback, Forest Evashevski, now Athletic Director at Iowa during the Big Ten Athletic Directors and Coaches meeting
On May 29, 1965, Food Mart opened a grocery store at 103 N. Forest; it was formerly Fenn Drugs owned by Clare Fenn
Huron Towers, Ann Arbor's Twin Towers, were built on Fuller Road in 1960; this picture was from 1965
Graduation at Hill Auditorium for Ann Arbor High School in 1965
In 1965, Ralph Nader wrote, Unsafe at Any Speed; this helped initiate the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act in 1966. The Princeton graduate spoke at Ann Arbor's Hill Auditorium on March 14, 1970
The State of Michigan established a Department of Civil Rights and a Department of Human Services in 1965
University Drive-In opened in 1965
Stagecoach Stop USA was established in Irish Hills at 7203 U.S. 12 in 1965 (Re-Opened May, 2016)
Main Street Demonstration in 1965
The Washtenaw County Road Commission moved to Zeeb Road with a modern garage in 1965
Ann Arbor High School won the State Golf Championship in 1965
Harold Sponberg became President of Eastern Michigan University, 1965-1974, replacing Eugene B. Elliott
Enrollment at Michigan State University was 38,000 students in 1965
Radrick Farms Golf Course opened in 1965; President Hatcher shakes Regent Matthei's hand at the dedication in 1967
Michigan Astronauts, Edward White, and James McDivitt, were honored at the University of Michigan Commencement Convocation on June 15, 1965 with 30,000 people attending
Merchants prepare for profits at Bargain Days July, 1965
Joseph A. Frisinger published A Passport to Ann Arbor in 1965; Frisinger was the Personnel Director of the City of Ann Arbor
The Rolling Stones recorded I Can't Get No (Satisfaction) May, 1965 and released it in the United States on June 6; it was #1 in the U.S. for 4 weeks July 10-August 7
Motown's The Four Tops released It's The Same Old Song on July 9, 1965; it reached #5 on the Billboard 100
The Voting Rights Act was passed on August 6, 1965 to enforce the 14th and 15th Amendments, and put an end to Jim Crow Laws in the United States that existed since the end of the Civil War A Dream Undone
On August 7, 1965, Don Roberts, owner of the Holiday Inn, sold the Lamp Post Motel for $500,000 to Max Winslow, Robert Morgan, Jack Herstberg, and Sam Geller; Winslow and Morgan also own the Arbor Lodge with 42 units at 3245 Washtenaw Ave.
On August 10, 1965, Charles Gelman announced that Gelman Instrument Co. would be adding a 15,500 sq.ft. addition to bring their Scio Township plant to over 30,000 sq.ft.; Gelman employed 100 people at that time.
August 11-17, 1965 Watts Race Riots in Los Angeles left 34 dead and 1,032 wounded; Riots also broke out that Summer in Newark, New York, Toledo, Flint, Pontiac, Grand Rapids, Houston, Tucson, Milwaukee, Rochester, Plainfield, Cambridge, Englewood, Minneapolis and Portland
South University at East University on August 21, 1965
Arborland was the #1 shopping center in Ann Arbor by August, 1965 especially with "Back to School" specials
By 1965, there were 1.4 million registered motorcycles which was more than double what was registered in 1962
On September 9, 1965, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was created
On September 18, 1965, Get Smart debuted; it ran 5 seasons with 138 episodes through May 15, 1970, and won Emmy's in 1968 and 1969 as most popular TV show with Don Adams winning Emmy's, 1967-1969
Michigan started the 1965 Football Season with two wins over North Carolina and Georgia, but then lost four games in a row, and finished 4-6. Michigan Walk-on Bill Yearby earned All-American in 1964 and 1965. Michigan State won the Big Ten Championship and National Championship with a 12-3 win over Notre Dame at South Bend, but lost a second meeting with UCLA in the Rose Bowl, 12-14, after beating the Bruins, 13-3, earlier in the season. Michigan finished the season unranked in the AP Poll.
On November 14, 1965, the official completion of the M-14 freeway from BUS US-23/Main St westerly to I-94, the concurrency with M-14 is shortened to just that portion from Main St northerly to the northern terminus at US-23.
On October 16, 1965, 38 jailed demonstrators began fasting
The Loving Branch of the Ann Arbor Public Library dedicated on September 12, 1965 at 3042 Creek Dr. near Packard and Platt
Motown's The Supremes released their 6th #1 hit song, I Hear a Symphony, on October 6, 1965; it was #1 November 14-27
Vietnam War Draftees November, 1965
Teddy Kennedy came to Ann Arbor Municipal Airport on November 12, 1965
On November 25, 1965, Judges James R. Breakey and William Ager congratulate new citizens to Washtenaw County
The City of Ann Arbor readies Main Street for the Elizabeth Dean Promenade in December, 1965
Tubingen, Germany became Ann Arbor's first "Sister City" in 1965; Lansing has the most "sister cities" in Michigan with 9, Detroit has 8, and Ann Arbor has 7 (50th Anniversary Visit)
December, 1965 The Ark was founded
Deon Jackson's Love Makes the World Go Round charted for 14 weeks on Billboard peaking at #11 by January, 1966; Jackson was discovered by disc jockey Ollie McLaughlin
Motown's The Isley Brothers released This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You); it rose to #12 on the Billboard 100
On January 17, 1966, Frederick "Rickey" Stegath, 12, died after a glancing blow from a hockey stick caused him to fall and hit his head on the ice while playing an informal hockey game at Vet's Park. He died due to a blood clot and concussion. Rickey was in 6th grade at Abbot School, and son of Fred Stegath, a teacher at Wines Elementary School.
Divorce rates in America continued to remain steady through the 1960s as they did in the 1950s ranging from a low of 22% 1960-1963 to a high of 26% in 1967
Kids look at Native American Indian skeleton housed at the Loving Branch in 1966
Red Shelton in front of Red's Rite Spot January, 1966; the building at 517 E. William had been there since 1928. The restaurant began in 1931 by Glen Davenport as The White Spot. The property became The Tower Plaza. Red ran for Washtenaw County Sheriff in 1968.
On January 11 and June, 1966, Ypsilanti lost Fire Captain, Aaron Carson, 49, and Fire Chief, Russell Forsyth, 62, in fighting house fires
The Detroit Tigers opened Joker Marchant Stadium at Lakeland for Spring Training in 1966
Sam & Dave (Sam Moore & Dave Prater) released Hold On I'm Coming March, 1966; it rose to #21 on the Billboard 100
March 14, 1966 UFO Sighting at (Michigan Today)
Michigan State won their first NCAA Hockey Championship in 1966
John Devine began his career with the Ann Arbor Police Department in 1966
Wilson Pickett recorded and released Mustang Sally May, 1966; it rose to #23 on Billboard 100. Sargent Barry Sadler had the song of the year with The Ballad of the Green Berets at #1 for 5 weeks. The Beatles cooled off with only two #1 hits for 4 weeks with We Can Work It Out and Paperback Writer. The Supremes were on top for 4 weeks wtih You Can't Hurry Love and You Keep Me Hanging On. The Monkees had two #1 hits with I'm a Believer and Last Train to Clarksville. The Righteous Brothers took You're My Soul and Inspiration, The Association brought Cherish, Lovin Spoonful impressed with Summer in the City, and The Mamas and The Papas scored with Monday, Monday atop the charts for three weeks each. Tommy James & The Shondells took Hanky Panky, Simon & Garfinkel astonished with The Sound of Silence, The Rolling Stones rolled on with Paint It Black, Percy Sledge produced When a Man Loves a Woman, The Troggs excited with Wild Thing, The New Vaudeville Band scored with Winchester Cathedral, The Four Tops achieved with Reach Out and I'll Be There for two weeks on top. Single week champs included Lightnin Strokes by Lou Christie, These Boots Are Made for Walkin by Nancy Sinatra, Strangers in the Night by Frank Sinatra, Good Lovin by The Young Rascals, 96 Tears by ? and The Mysterians, Poor Side of Town by Johnny Rivers, Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys, and Sunshine Superman by Donovan.
Newt Loken captured his 6th Big Ten Championship in a row, 1961-1966
Earle Higgins led Ann Arbor High School to the State Class A Championship game, but the Pioneers lost to Fernale, 65-60, in overtime; Higgins would go on to play for Eastern Michigan, and his son, Sean, played on Michigan's 1989 NCAA Championship team and 11 seasons as a professional
Ann Arbor High School won the State Hockey Championship in 1966
David Johnson of Ypsilanti won the 1966 State Wrestling Championship at 165 lbs.
Michigan won its 3rd Big Ten Basketball Championship in a row behind Cazzie Russell, but lost to Kentucky in the Elite 8
On April 23, 1966, Len's Beef Buffet opened at Arborland; it later became known as Page One
Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) was founded in 1966
In 1966, Dave Bing was the #1 Draft Choice of the Detroit Pistons, and he would go on the be the NBA Rookie of the Year and a 7 Time NBA All-Star; later, Bing would go on to become Mayor of Detroit, 2009-2013
The Ann Arbor Recreation Bowling Alley was demolished May, 1966 to build the Campus Inn; Staffan Funeral Home was sold in 1972 to help create more parking for the Campus Inn
Howard Cooper at his car dealership May, 1966; it was opened in 1965. Cooper was the Manager of the 1949 Michigan Football Team
Old Heidelberg opened May, 1966 at 215 N. Main St.; it was Thompson's before that
On May 28, 1966, Townline School held a Centennial Celebration at 5650 E. Joy Rd. for the school built in 1866
Maple Village Shopping Center opened in 1966 with K Mart
In 1966, Julius Haab retired as Washtenaw County Intermediate School District Superintendent; he was succeeded by Nick Ianni, Dexter Superintendent
On July 13, 1966, Richard Speck murdered 8 student nurses in Chicago
South University Apartments were constructed July, 1966
Fifth Forum opened in 1966 (Some Movie History of Ann Arbor)
Medicare was born in 1966
Johnny Rebel began producing songs using the word, "nigger," in 1966
Carl and Iris Weller purchased Schuyler Mills in Saline in 1966; it is now known as Weller's
In 1966, President Johnson issued a proclamation designating that third Sunday in June be Father's Day; President Nixon signed Father's Day into law in 1972 making it an official national holiday. First attempts to recognize father's day came on June 19, 1910 at the Spokane, Washington YMCA and a father's day service on July 5, 1908 in Fairmont, WV following a December, 1907 Monongah Mining Disaster were 361 men died. Congress twice defeated President Wilson and President Coolidge's bills in 1916 and 1924 to establish the holiday.
A Squall hit Ann Arbor July 13, 1966
On July 13, 1966, Richard Speck murdered 8 student nurses at South Deering, Chicago residence (Richard Speck)
Hal Cooper, a 1946 University of Michigan graduate, directed 54 episodes of I Dream of Jeannie from 1966-1969; later, he directed 126 episodes of Maude, 1972-1978
On August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman killed 17 people and injured 32 shooting from a Tower at the University of Texas (Charles Whitman)
On August 12, 1966, the Shepherd's Bush Murders or Massacre of Baybrook Street was committed by Harry Roberts, John Duddy, and John Whitney
The Raquet Club of Ann Arbor opened August, 1966 at 3010 Hickory Lane off Geddes Ave.; the 2017 initiation fee is $3400, and a family membership is $1680 per year. $2.5 million in improvements was made in 2015 on the 8 acre site with an 11 lap pool with two 1-meter diving boards plus a children's pool, and 12 tennis courts including 4 clay courts. The facility is on an old horse farm and apple orchard that also had a horse track in 1883.
Groomes Beach shut down in 1966 (A Tale of Two Lakes)
On September 4, 1966, Jerry Lewis launched the first televised Muscular Dystrophy Telethon in New York raising over $1 million; Lewis hosted the telethon, 1966-2010, and raised $2.45 billion
Nate Northington and Greg Page became the first negroes to be admitted to the University of Kentucky to play NCAA Football September, 1966; this broke the color barrier in the Deep South in the Southeastern Conference for NCAA Athletics. John Mitchell and Wilbur Jackson became the first African-American athletes at the University of Alabama in 1971. Julius Whittier was the first African-American player at the University of Texas in 1969.
On September 12, 1966, The Monkees debuted; it continued two seasons with 58 episodes, and was the most popular TV Show in 1967 winning an Emmy
In 1966, the Big Three: General Motors, Ford and Chrysler had 89.6% of the market share of automobiles sold in the United States
Brecon, Wales became Saline's Sister City and Nafplio, Greece became Ypsilanti's Sister City in 1966
On September 17, 1966, a Kincardine Fireball Meteor illuminated SW Ontario over Lake Huron (History of Michigan Meteorites)
Michigan finished the 1966 Football Season, 6-4, with wins over Oregon State and California to start the season, but they lost three in a row to North Carolina, Michigan State, and Purdue. They did finish with a 17-3 win over Ohio State in Columbus. Michigan State won the Big Ten Championship, and tied Notre Dame for the National Championship in the Game of the Century on November 19. #7 Purdue went to the Rose Bowl, and defeated USC, 14-13. Michigan finished the season unranked in the AP Poll.
On October 7, 1966, Doris Duke, one of the wealthiest women in America since her inheritance of over $100 million in 1925, was informed that her partner, Eduardo Tirella, wanted to break off their relationship; she was later found guity of neglegent homocide in a wrongful death lawsuit lodged by Tirella's family after their automobile pinned Tirella at the gate of her estate.
The Beach Boys played at Hill Auditorium on October 22, 1966
On October 24, 1966 a robbery and shoot out at the Holiday Inn on 2900 Jackson Rd. by Richard Hill
Bobby Kennedy came to Eastern Michigan University to speak on October 31, 1966
Vietnam War Draftees at the bus station October, 1966
On November 11, 1966, this picture was put in Life Magazine of a Rumpf Truck from Tecumseh getting stuck at the bridge, State St. with Stadium Blvd. overhead
On November 25, 1966, Ralph Gerganoff passed away; he was born Rashko Stoyan Gerganoff at Bulgaria in 1887, and emigrated to Boston in 1905. He moved to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan, 1913-1917, and became a U.S. Citizen in 1920; he opened an office here in 1927. He erected over 30 buildings and structures in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area, 1924-1955, including the Washtenaw County Building, Beyer Hospital, schools, churches, and much of the campus of Eastern Michigan University
The Fifth Dimension opened on November 25, 1966 at 218 W. Huron Street near First with The Apostles and The Satellites; Bob Seger & The Last Herd played there on December 17, The Yardbirds on December 27. It used to be a bowling alley, 20th Century Lanes, and later became The Whiffletree.
Steve Correll, Scott Morgan, Terry Trabandt, Bill Fig with Manager Jeep Holland below
Ann Arbor became a Rock & Roll "hotbed" with The Rationals, Scott Richard Case, Deon Jackson, (Jackson died at age 68), Iggy Pop, Bob Seger, Brownsville Station, Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen, etc. with Jeep Holland, employee of Discount Records and A-Square Records, as an advisor/manager. The Rationals took the 1965 Otis Redding' hit Respect to #92 nationally in 1966, Bob Seger and the Last Herd took East Side Story to #3 in on the Detroit Charts and Heavy Music to #103 on Billboard nationally in 1967 with his biggest hit, Ramblin Gamblin Man, to #17 nationally in 1968.
Sit-In at University Administration Building on December 3, 1966
Alva Simon and Louise Pullen murdered LeRoy Johnson on December 9, 1966
On December 10, 1966, Charles Huggins was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his research on cancer; he served an internship and residency at the University of Michigan, 1924-1926; Peyton Rous was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1966, and he taught pathology at the University of Michigan, 1906-1908, on a beggarly salary
Many Ann Arbor businesses were looted by shoplifters on December 12, 1966 as they hoped for an early Christmas
On December 15, 1966, Walt Disney died of lung cancer at the age of 65; he won more academy awards than any other with 22
Jimmy Page and The Yardbirds lit up the Fifth Dimension on December 27, 1966; the Yardbirds changed their name to Led Zepplin in 1968
The William Street Parking Structure was under construction on December 27, 1966
Skating and sledding at Vet's Park December, 1966
La Seine opened December, 1966 at 109 S. Main St.; it was formerly the Sugar Bowl
Harlan Hatcher retired in 1967, in part due to the tumultuous times especially the opposition to the Vietnam War; the University expanded from 23,000 students in 1951 to 41,000 by 1967. Lawyer and Wisconsin native, Robben Fleming, became Michigan's 9th President on March 1, 1968
January 26-27, 1967 17 inches of snow falls 2nd worst recorded blizzard
On January 27, 1967, Astronauts Edward White, Virgil "Gus" Grissom, and Roger Chaffee lost their lives from a fire that erupted on their Apollo I spacecraft
Bill's Korner Grocery at 810 Miller in 1967, it was owned by Bill Bowers; it was once called Fox's and owned by Everette and Bessie Fox
The Making of the University of Michigan, 1817-1992, was published in 1967 by Howard Peckham
Future Filmmaker, Ken Burns, 14, at Tappan Jr. High School in 1967
On March 13, 1967, Michigan required motorcyclist to wear helmets
Food & Drug Mart at 1423 E. Stadium March, 1967
Ann Arbor High School won the State Hockey Championship in 1966 and 1967; one of their star players, Bucky Straub, went on to play at the University of Michigan after he graduated in 1968
Bob Fehrs finished NCAA Runner-Up for the third consecutive season, 1965-1967, to Lehigh's Mike Caruso, 7-6; it was the only time in NCAA Wrestling History where the same opponents met three times in the finals
Michigan State won the NCAA Wrestling Championship in 1967 with two Champions and 7 All-Americans including Ypsilanti's Mike Bradley; the Spartan Wrestling Squad won seven consecutive Big Ten Championships, 1966-1972, under Grady Peninger. Michigan finished 2nd with Jim Kamman as Champion with 5 All-Americans. Coach Cliff Keen, Assistant Coach Rick Bay, Kamman and his high school coach, Snip Nalan, Two-Time Wolverine NCAA Champion in 1953-1954
In 1967, South Haven Billionaire Daniel Ludwig purchased 1.6 million acres for $3 million in Brazil and began the Jari Pulp Paper Project; after his death in 1992, the Ludwig Cancer Foundation has distributed over $1 billion to cancer research
On April 1, 1967, the U.S. Department of Transportation was created
A Beer Drinking Marathon was held at Fraser's Pub by 12 University of Michigan Law Students in 1967 that lasted 624 hours
Arthur Conley released Sweet Soul Music May 13, 1967; it rose to #2 on the Billboard 100
Wiard's Orchards in the 1960s
The Canterbury House moved from 218 N. Division St. to an old print shop at 330 Maynard Ave.; it brought a number of famous musicians including Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young, Janis Joplin, Richie Havens, Buddy Guy, MC5, Luther Allison, Albert King, Doc Watson, Commander Cody, Odetta, etc. through 1971 when it became The Alley
Andy's Bar at 120 W. Liberty was purchased by Ned Duke, and became Mr. Flood's Party
Michigan State won NCAA Men's Soccer Championships in 1967 and 1968 under Coach Gene Kenney, former Assistant Wrestling Coach who wrestled and played football at Illinois
Anne Dearing Holtgren Pellegreno, a 1958 University of Michigan graduate, left Willow Run Airport on June 7, 1967 for a commemorative Round the World Flight in honor of Amelia Earhart's 1937 Flight; she returned on October 7, 1967 after a grueling 28,000 mile journey. A celebration was held for her in Saline with a parade.
On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled miscegenation unconstitutional in the Loving vs. Virginia decision; it allowed people of difference racial and ethnic descents to marry legally. The film, Loving, was released in 2016.
Thurgood Marshall was nominated and confirmed to the Supreme Court by President Johnson on June 13, the first African-American to the position
Belize City, Belize became Ann Arbor's second "Sister City" in 1967
Noreen Hillary and Kay Whitfield, both 25, were sworn in as Michigan State Police Officers along with 40 men in 1967
On July 6, 1967, Nigerian Civil War began; it is estimated that between 1-3 million people died from 1967-1970 in the conflict
Gabriel Garcia Marquez published One Hundred Years of Solitude in 1967
Michigan Murders July 7, 1967 to July 31, 1969; John Norman Collins convicted on on August 19, 1970
The American Independent Party was founded July 8, 1967
Huron Lanes across from City Hall in 1967
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair July 20, 1967
A Race Riot began on 12th Street in Detroit on July 23, 1967 and continued until July 27 with 23 killed, 696 wounded, 7,200 arrests and 2,000 buildings burnt to the ground; the Washtenaw County Jail housed 48 rioters in an overcrowded cell
Samuel Frankel of Troy developed 50 acres at Carpenter and Packard for the Carpenter Plaza with 86,000 sq.ft. of shopping space and 850 car parking on 13 acres; his wife, Jean Frankel, was a 1936 University of Michigan graduate, and their sons, Stanley, Stuart, and Bruce all graduated from Michigan in 1961, 1963, and 1967. Frankel also developed the Somerset Mall in Troy, and created the first KMart store with Harry Cunningham
PeaceMobile and William Chilton July, 1967
Mickey Mindell moved into Carpenter Plaza at Packard & Carpenter Rd. with Mindell's Pharmacy in 1967
On August 13, 1967, the Grateful Dead played a concert at the West Park Shell
On August 15, 1967, Jimi Hendrix performed at the 5th Dimension in Ann Arbor
In 1967, the Board of Geographic Names changed 143 place names from "nigger" to "negroe."
Ann Arbor became an All-American City in 1967
Fox Village Theatre opened in 1967 (Some Movie History of Ann Arbor)
August, 1967 Washington at Main Street
On August 29, 1967, The Fugitive was seen by 78 million viewers across the U.S.
Jay Cassidy, a two Time Academy Award Winner, was a Michigan Daily Photographer, 1967-1970; he graduated in 1972 and is in the front
Marie Schneider wrote Manchester's First Hundred Years (1867-1967) and it was published by the Manchester Centennial Committee
Bolgos milk bottling on September 6, 1967
Sam & Dave released Soul Man September, 1967; it rose to #2 on the Billboard 100. The Monkees started and ended the year on fire with I'm a Believer on top for 7 consecutive weeks, and Daydream Beliver on top for 4 weeks. To Sir With Love by Lulu stayed on top for 5 weeks. The Beatles had three #1 hits, Penny Lane, All You Need is Love, and Hello, Goodbye. The Supremes had two #1 hits with The Happening and Love Is Here and Now You're Gone. Nancy and Frank Sinatra combined in Somethin Stupid, The Association's Windy, The Letter by The Box Tops, and Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billy Joe stood atop the charts for four weeks each. Happy Together by The Turtles and Light My Fire by The Doors were on top for three weeks each. Groovin by The Young Rascals, Respect by Aretha Franklin, Kind of a Drag by The Buckinghams achieved #1 status for two weeks each. One week #1 hits included Ruby Tuesday by The Rolling Stones and Incense and Pepperments by Strawberry Alarm Clock.
Michigan started the 1967 Football season with a win over Duke, 10-7, but lost five in a row including a 0-34 thumping by Michigan State on October 14. They won three in a row in November, but lost the finale to Ohio State, 14-24, to finish 4-6. The "Dump Bump" campaign began among Michigan Alumni.
The Historic Klingmann House was demolished in October, 1967 at Division & Liberty St.
On October 20, 1967 Jim Morrison and The Doors concert at the IM Building
Crisler Arena, the House that Cazzie built, opened December 6, 1967 at 333 E. Stadium Blvd.; it was designed by former Michigan Linebacker and Wrestler, Dan Dworsky
The King of Soul, Otis Redding, died on December 10, 1967 in a plane crash; he recorded Sitting on the Dock of the Bay on December 7, and it became the first posthumous record to rise to #1
Ann Arbor Huron adopted "River Rats" as the new high school's mascot
Ann Arbor closed 28 annexations in 1967 for 626.9 acres with the Airey land of 231 acres, Bolgos property of 194 acres, Katz area of 77 acres, and Isberg property of 30.4 acres; the city grew to nearly 20 square miles by December 25, 1967 with 12,645.15 acres (19.75 square acres). The city has doubled in area since 1915, and since 1949, it has tripled. In 1955, Ann Arbor had 9.7 square miles of land, and only 6.7 square acres in 1949. Detroit's current acreage is 140 square miles.
On January 12, 1968, the Wayside Theatre opened at 3020 Washtenaw Ave. in Ypsilanti; it seated 1,000 patrons with 325 parking spaces with a 60' screen, and ticket prices were $1.25 and $1.50 with childen charged 60 cents. There was also a Ladies Day Matinee for 60 cents.
On January 22, 1968, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In began; it was the most popular television show in American, 1969-1970, and continued through 1973 with 140 episodes over 6 seasons
On February 20, 1968, Columbo began with Peter Falk; he continued in his role through 2003 with 69 episodes and Falk won Emmy's in 1972, 1976 and 1990 as Best Actor
Don Canham replaced Fritz Crisler as Michigan's Athletic Director on March 16, 1968 after a "Evy for AD" movement to bring in Iowa's Forest "Frosty" Evashevski for the position; Evashevski was Michigan's Quarterback, 1938-1940
Ypsilanti lost two years in a row to Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills in 1968 and 1969 in the Class A State Basketball Finals, 76-68, and 67-64
Bill Martin, a 1965 M.B.A. graduate of the University of Michigan, established First Martin Corporation, commerical real estate business, in 1968
Willow Run won the State Class B Basketball Championship in 1968, 77-65, over Holland Christian under the leadership of Coach Fred Thomann; they were runners-up in 1967 losing 63-59 to Menominee
Michigan Gymnasts Dave Huntzicker, Wayne Miller and Dave Jacobs were NCAA Champion trampolinists, Jacobs and Miller were world champions; the Wolverines won NCAA Championships in 1969 and 1970 before the sport was discontinued due to safety. The Michigan Trampoline squad performed at Ann Arbor High School basketball halftime, and jumped to the top of the gymnasium ceiling.
On March 16, 1968, the My Lai Massacre occurred
Dave Porter won his 2nd NCAA Championship in wrestling at Heavyweight March, 1968; he finished his college career with a 51-3 record with 32 pins, and opted not to participate in the 1968 Olympic Trials as he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in May. Unfortunately, he suffered a career ending injury, and taught at Grand Ledge schools until his retirement. Porter was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Honor in 1985, and still holds the Big Ten record with 7 consecutive pins at the Big Ten Championships. After Porter lost at the 1967 NCAA Championships and finished 3rd; he pinned the 1967 Heavyweight Champ, Curley Culp, two weeks later at the All-Star Meet at 3:38.
Elk's Home at 338 S. Main in 1968, it was built in 1840
April 5, 1968 Student Protest after Martin Luther King assassination by James Earl Ray; Riots broke out in 125 American cities in April and May including April 4-5, 1968 in Detroit. A Memorial Service was held at Hill Auditorium on April 6, 1968. (Martin Luther King Assassination)
April 15, 1968 2 month drug probe results in 15 arrests
A Draft Protest April, 1968 at Main & Liberty
Mast Shoe Store moved to 217 S. Main St. April, 1968
The first two African-American Coaches were hired by the University of Michigan June and July, 1968 with Ken Burnley in track and Fred Snowden in basketball
Quarry established a warehouse in 1968 for medical supplies at 212 S. Wagner Rd.
Les Etter retired as University of Michigan Athletic Publicity Director, 1944-1968; Will Perry was hired to replace Etter, and he continued through 1980 in that role until he was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director, 1980-1994. Perry graduated from the University of Michigan in 1955, and played on the baseball and basketball teams; he wrote, The Wolverines: The Story of Michigan Football September, 1974.
Ashley Clague retired May, 1968; his grocery store at 1200 Packard began in 1926. Clague Middle School was named in his honor. He was President of the School Board in 1945. He passed away in 1977 at the age of 75.
In 1968, Eugene Towner hired his son-in-law, Curtis Estes, at the Big Ten Party Store; he later became the store manager
The barn at Burns Park at the corner of Baldwin and Granger May, 1968 later turned into the Burns Park Senior Center
May, 1968 Chrysler Wildcat Strike by 4,000 workers prevents the production of 3,000 card at Detroit Dodge Plant
On May 18, 1968, the University of Michigan owned 1,457.63 acres in the Ann Arbor city limits; it was originally 40.3 acres in 1837, and moved to 45.3 acres by 1871, 70.47 acres by 1901, 153.22 acres by 1911, 201.94 acres in 1921, 278.09 acres by 1931, 290.61 acres by 1941, 323.37 acres by 1951, 1,276.86 acres by 1961
Halls were crowded at Ann Arbor High School June, 1968; the school brought 1,376 students over on April 9, 1956 had grown to 3,700 students by Fall, 1967; split shifts began Fall, 1968 where Pioneer students were in class, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Huron students were in the building, 1-6 p.m.
Nick Schreiber retired as Principal, 1946-1968, at Ann Arbor High School June, 1968; he was employed by the school district, 1936-1968
Bobby Kennedy Assassination on June 6, 1968; it led to the nomination and defeat of Hubert Humphrey in the November, 1968 election to Richard Nixon
The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 was enacted on June 19, 1968 following the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy; it prevented interstate trade for handguns and increased the age to purchase handguns to 21
On June 8, 1968, Washtenaw Community College held their first commencement with 47 graduates
The final graduation at University High School June, 1968
June 26-28, 1968 Flood brought 5.28 inches of rain to Ann Arbor
Young men at the Elks Pratt Lodge in 1968
On July 13, 1968, the Hong Kong Flu Pandemic spread; it killed over 1 million people
July, 1968 Whitmore Lake Tornado
The McDonald's parking lot on W. Stadium Blvd. was a hangout August, 1968
On August 5, 1968, Ann Arbor Railroad abandoned the car ferry route from Frankfort to Manistique
In 1968, the American Indian Movement began
Scarlett Junior High School opened in 1968; it was named after Mary Lyon Scarlett who taught 1918-1962 in Ann Arbor
Greenhills School on August 22, 1968 at 850 Greenhills Drive with Headmaster Edward Read on 33 acres; it started with 65 students on September 5 and expanded to 115 students by 1969, and became a Grades 7-12 School by 1971 (Greenhills School Old News)
Wild times at The Hullabaloo on 639 Main St. August, 1968; it was managed by Punch Andrews and Rusty (A. O.) Woods. Later it was a health food store and the front part became the Ark’s second location. An assortment of other businesses also passed through, including a sporting goods store, the Neutral Zone, and a jazz club.
The Democratic Convention held August 26-29, 1968 resulted in demonstrations and riots; the Chicago 7 which included University of Michigan SDS Leader, Tom Hayden, were blamed for conspiracy, but found not guilty (Protest Activity)
St. Vincent De Paul's moved into the Anson Brown Building in 1968
Ramada Inn opened September, 1968 on Jackson Road
September 16, 1968 Anti-ADC Protest
On September 24, 1968, 60 Minutes was launched; a University of Michigan 1939 graduate, Mike Wallace, was a co-anchor and continued through 2008
CIA Office Bombing September 29, 1968 450 S. Main St. (Pun Plamondon, the first hippie to make the FBI's 10 most wanted list, was indicted and convicted, and served 32 months in federal prison for this crime; however, his conviction was overturned by the Supreme Court for illegal wiretapping)
John Clawson won a gold medal in basketball at the 1968 Olympics held at Mexico City; Carl Robie won two gold medals in the 200 meter butterfly and 4x100 Medley Relay in Swimming, Alvaro Gaxiola, an Ann Arbor High School alumni, won a silver medal for Mexico, Micki King, Marilyn Corson, Tom Arusoo, Bill Mahony, and Juan Bello competed in swimming & diving, Ron Kutchinski, Francie Kraker, Tom Robinson, and George Puce competed in track & field, Gil Larose and Sid Jensen competed in gymnastics, and Toby Cooper, Marcia Jones Smoke and Sperry Jones Rademaker competed in kayak. Black Power Salute at 1968 Olympics
Francie Kraker Goodridge was the first Michigan born woman to make the U.S. Olympic team in 1968; she graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1965 (Q&A), and was later inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame and Michigan Hall of Honor
On September 14, 1968, Denny McClain won his 30th game; he was the first Major League pitcher to win 30 games since Dizzy Dean in 1934, and finished the season, 31-6, with a 1.96 earned run average, 280 strikeouts, and completed 28 games in 41 starts. He won the Cy Young Award, and came back in 1969 with a 24-9 record.
Philip Barnum, 49, received a heart transplant at the University of Michigan Hospital on September 20, 1968; unfortunately, he died on December 10, 1969
Michigan ended the 1968 Football Season, 8-2, after losing their opener to California, 7-21, the Wolverines reeled off 8 consecutive wins until losing to Ohio State in Columbus, 14-50. Late in the fourth quarter with the Buckeyes ahead, 44-14, Jim Otis plowed in for Ohio State's final touchdown, his fourth of the game, with 1:23 to go; Woody Hayes opted to go for a two point conversion rather than be satisfied with an extra point, but the conversion attempt failed with the final score, 50-14. Michigan ended the season ranked #12, and Ohio State won the Rose Bowl and National Championship. It was the first time since 1964 that Michigan ended the season ranked in the AP Poll. Ron Johnson became the first African-American to Captain the Wolverines; he carried the ball 31 times for 347 yards against Wisconsin, and was voted the Most Valuable Player in the Big Ten as well as All-American. Tom Sincic had 23 tackles in the Ohio State game, a new Michigan record and led the team with 102 tackles on the season; he went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys. Michigan repaced its scoreboards at a cost of $75,000. Lindsy McLean was the new football trainer in 1968 replacing Jim Hunt; McLean came out publicly as "gay" in February, 2004.
Harry Kipke was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1968
On October 10, 1968, the Detroit Tigers won the World Series over the St. Louis Cardinals after trailing 3-1; in the deciding 7th game, Mickey Lolich outpitched Bob Gibson to win his 3rd game of the series after winning on October 7 with only two days rest
Jacob Eskert, owner of the Campus Smoke Shoppe, Liberty at Maynard in front of his store October 11, 1968
On October 13, 1968, Michigan International Speedway opened in Irish Hills
Huron Parkway nearing its completion at the Geddes Bridge October, 1968
October 15, 1968 Bomb blew out door at University of Michigan Science & Technology Building
Motown's Marvin Gaye released I Heard It Through the Grapevine on October 30, 1968; it rose to #1 from December, 1968-January, 1969. Love Child released by Diana Ross & The Supremes raced to #1 two weeks prior. Hey Jude by The Beatles was #1 for the 9 weeks prior to those two Motown hits. Earlier in the year, Bobby Goldsboro took Honey to the top for 5 weeks as did The Rascals with People Got to be Free, and Paul Mariat for Love is Blue. Otis Redding's Sitting on the Dock of the Bay and Herb Albert's This Guy's In Love With You were #1 for 4 weeks each. Mrs. Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel rode the top for 3 weeks. Grazing in the Grass by Hugh Masekela, Hello, I Love You by The Doors, Judy in Disguide (With Glasses) by John Fred & His Playboy Band, Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, and Hello, Goodbye by The Beatles were #1 for two weeks each. Enjoying a single week atop Billboard's Top 100 included Harper Valley PTA by Jeannie C. Riley and Green Tambourine by The Lemon Pipers.
Election Day in Ann Arbor on November 5, 1968 was full of protests as shown on Huron Street above, and led by the SDS-Student for a Democratic Society
On November 5, 1968, Richard Nixon defeated Hubert Humphrey and George Wallace in the Presidential Election; there were over 73 million Americans who voted, and over 120 million Americans eligible to vote. Michigan voted for Humphrey.
An earthquake on November 9, 1968 in Illinois (a New Madrid event) of 5.4 on the Richter Scale left many Ann Arbor residents and others in 23 states feeling tremors; geologists in 2005 believe that another earthquake of a 6-7 magnitude will occur in the same area by 2055
The Golden Lady House of Beauty arrived at Ann Arbor on 2295 S. State Rd. November, 1968
Marshall Warren Nirenberg was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 1968; he earned his doctorate from the University of Michigan in 1957
A picture of all the Michigan Head Football Coaches, 1929-1989, Harry Kipke, Fritz Crisler, Bennie Oosterbaan, Bump Elliott, and Bo Schembechler; the one thing all these men had in common was their assistant football coach, Cliff Keen. Keen was an assistant for all of these guys, 1926-1958, except Schembechler, but was hired by Fielding Yost in 1925. Keen was the longest tenured Michigan Coach, 1925-1970, as Head Wrestling Coach, and longest tenured Assistant Football Coach at 33 seasons; he also is the only Michigan Head Coach to win Big Ten Championships in two sports: football and wrestling. He was Head Coach of the 150 lbs. Football team in 1947-1948 which was a sanctioned Big Ten sport at that time. Keen retired in 1970 due to mandatory retirement at the age of 70.
On December 20, 1968, the first Zodiac Killer murders took place at Benicia, California; the Zodiac Killer has never been apprehended, and claimed to have murdered 37 people in Northern California (The Zodiac Killers and Other Unsolved Serial Killers)
Bo Schembechler was hired on December 27, 1968 after Don Canham first offered the Michigan Football Coach position to Joe Paterno, but he turned it down; Bump Elliott was promoted to Associate Athletic Director. Elliott was 51-42-2 as Michigan Head Football Coach with only two of his 10 season with ranked teams and one conference championship; he was 6-1 against his brother, Pete, vs. Illinois, 3-7 vs. Ohio State, 2-7-1 vs. Michigan State, and 4-6 vs. Minnesota for the Brown Jug. (Michigan Football Uniform Timeline, 1940-1969)
1968 was a busy year for crime in Ann Arbor
On January 1, 1969, Catherine Bradley Barnes celebrated her 100th birthday
On January 2, 1969, Ann Arbor Public Schools at 1220 Wells St. had flooding damaging school records
Brownsville Station was founded in 1969; their biggest hit was Smokin in the Boy's Room in 1973. Manchester High School graduate, Cub Koda, and Ann Arbor High School graduate, Michael Lutz
On March 15, 1969, Janis Joplin played at the Canterbury House in Ann Arbor; she came back later in the year for a concert at Gallup Park
In March, 1969, Jack Roland Murphy, Murph the Surf, was sentenced to life in prison after murdering Terry Rae Frank, 24; he was paroled in 1986 after becoming a prison minister. His criminal activity included the October 29, 1964 Jewel Heist of the Century at New York (Murf The Surf)
Leslie Golf Course opened in 1969; it was designed by William Packard (Review)
Louie's Big Game Preserve on 12780 Territorial Road in Dexter Township, now known as Timberland Game Ranch; it was established by after Luigi (Louie the Bulldog) Ruggirello , a member of the Detroit Partnership, who died in 1987 of cancer, and his brother Joseph in 2013. Ruggirello tidbits More on the Ruggirellos The facility is 550 acres, and was reported to house over 300 wild animals including buffalo, elk, wild goats, Corsican rams, Russian boar, Mouflon sheep, 4 kinds of deer including European red stag, and wild cats. It has a 11.5 foot electric fence, and is operated by AJR Development.
Ferry Field stands were demolished in 1969
Ypsilanti Roosevelt High School closed in 1969 (Louis Golczynski, editor of the Rough Rider, and teacher at Roosevelt for 36 years died in 1966)
Tower Plaza, the tallest building in Ann Arbor at 26 stories, was built in 1969 at 555 E. William St.
Young Drivers need a lot of practice as evidenced by this accident at E. Stadium and Washtenaw May, 1969
The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority was chartered in 1969; the pic above was from August 24 with a new bus
Ann Arbor High School won the State Golf Championship in 1969
The Campus Inn as it neared completion April, 1969; the 14 story, 215 room hotel cost $4 million
Pat Wallace, Dennis Hill and Gus Stager, swimming coaches at Huron, Pioneer and Michigan survey the new Buhr Pool prior to its opening May, 1969
On May 21, 1969, Charles Reinhart presented the Realtor of the Month Award to Lyndon Welch; Reinhart started The Charles Reinhart Company in 1971; it became Ann Arbor's largest realty company for decades with 71 employees by 1985, and accounting for 50% of the Ann Arbor home sales. The Reinhart Legacy
ROTC Bombing on June 1, 1969
Mayor Robert J. Harris on June 4, 1969; he was a Phi Beta Kappa and Rhodes Scholar who came to Ann Arbor to teach law at the University of Michigan, 1959-1974. He defeated fellow University of Michigan Professor, Richard Balzhiser, and Attorney Jack Garris to serve as Mayor, 1969-1973. He passed away in 2005.
South University Riots June 16-20, 1969; the Weatherman Underground was formed by Karen Ashley, Bill Ayers, Bernardine Dohn, John Jacobs, Jeff Jones, Jerry Long, Howie Machtinger, Jim Mellen, Terry Robbins, Mark Rudd, and Steve Tappis
William Delhey appealed to the public to help look for the purple shoes of one of John Norman Collins victims, Alice Kalom, on June 27, 1969
Ann Arbor High School graduation ceremonies began to be held at Crisler Arena; this pic shows the 1969 event as Pioneer and Huron emerge as two separate high schools after being housed in one building for two years, 1967-1969
A Tornado destroyed the home of Robert Francis in Willis on July 4, 1969; the University of Michigan opened its School of Information in 1969.
Hikone, Japan became Ann Arbor's 3rd Sister City in 1969
Ann Arbor Attorney, James Beek, published The Bradford's Trials in 1969 based upon a Washtenaw County Circuit Court case; Beek passed away in 1971 at the age of 60
Margaret Phillips was murdered (stabbed 34 times) on July 5, 1969 by her husband, James
MC 5 at West Park in 1969
Fuller Pool opened in 1969
On July 17, 1969 Fascist Taunt on March
Buhr Pool opened in 1969
Widening of Packard Road Summer of 1969
Meridian Mall opened in Okemos and Lansing Mall opened in 1969
Leslie Office Supply at 2231 W. Liberty St. in 1969
On July 18, 1969, the Chappaquiddick Incident occured where Ted Kennedy left the scene of an accident involving the death of Mary Jo Kopechne
Neil Armstrong, a Purdue graduate and a Freemason, became the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969 with Apollo 11 mission; there were over 530 million people who witnessed the event on television, 14% of the world's population
On July 21, 1969, Psychic Peter Hurkos was summoned to help the investigation of the Michigan Murders
The Hoyt Conference Center was erected in 1969 at Eastern Michigan for $6.5 million; they would house 1404 students in three residence halls. Pittman Hall was named in honor of Marvin Summers Pittman, the father of Lincoln Consolidated Schools. Hill Hall was named after Susan B. Hill who was Dean of Woman, 1939-1962, and Dean of Students, 1962-1969. Charles Oliver Hoyt taught at Michigan Normal College, 1896-1928. State Representative Gary Owen
From July 27-November 12, 1969, Sam Melville and Jane Alpert were responsible for 8 bombings
On July 28, 1969 John Sinclair was given a 10 year sentence for marijuana possession from his arrest on January 24, 1967
On July 30, 1969, John Norman Collins was apprehended, arrested on July 31, and arraigned on August 1; his trial began on June 2, 1970, convicted on August 19, and sentenced to life imprisonment on August 28, 1970. He has served his sentence at Marquette State Prison.
On July 30, 1969, the Temptations released I Can't Get Next to You; it reached #1 for two weeks on October 18. Motown's other #1 in 1969 was released by Diana Ross & The Supremes on October 14, Someday We'll Be Together. The Fifth Dimension scored two #1 hits, Aquarius and Wedding Bell Blues that kept them atop the charts for 9 weeks. In the Year 2525 by Zager and Evans tied Aquarius for the longest at #1 for 6 weeks. The Beatles took Get Back to #1 for 5 weeks. The Archies took Sugar, Sugar to #1 for 4 weeks as did Sly & The Family Stone for Everyday People, Marvin Gaye for I Heard It Through the Grapevine, The Rolling Stones for Honkey Tonk Women, and Tommy Roe for Dizzy. The Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet by Henry Mancini, Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye by Steam, and Crimson and Clover by Tommy James & The Shondells lasted at #1 for two weeks each. Elvis Presley returned to #1 with Suspcious Minds. Come Together by The Beatles and Leaving on a Jet Plane by Peter, Paul & Mary were other #1 hits in 1969.
August 1, 1969 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival (Old News) on Fuller Road
The Golden Age of Porn began in 1969-1984
On August 8-9, 1969, the Charles Manson murders were executed by several members of the Manson "family" with 9 deaths in 4 locations termed "Helter Skelter" (The Manson Family)
Ann Arbor Huron High School opened August, 1969 on 2727 Fuller Rd. after two years of delays, and initial costs of $9 million with a final cost of over $12 million to finish the project. When the school opened, it had a smoking room where both teacher and students could go to smoke.
Maynard Street Parking Structure dedicated August, 1969
Scotty's Hamburgers on Washtenaw in 1969
On September 2, 1969, Chemical Bank installed the first automated teller machine (ATM) at Rockville Center, New York
The Jackson 5 signed with Motown in 1969; Michael Jackson emerged as a solo performer in 1971, and was the most popular music performer in America since Elvis Presley.
The Northwood Married Housing at the University of Michigan's North Campus in 1969
The Ozone House began operations in 1969 for homeless youth in crisis at 621 E. William St.; it moved to 302 E. Liberty and 502 E. Washington in its first 3 years. It was located at 608 N. Main St., and is now at 1705 Washtenaw Ave. (25 years of the Ozone House)
August 15-18, 1969 Woodstock New York Concert drew 300-500,000 people
Michigan Stadium prepared for another season September, 1969
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital opened September, 1969 after a $6.5 million gift; it served over 3500 children in its first year in a 200 bed hopital, and opened a Holden Perinatal and Neonatal unit by 1972
September, 1969 108 were arrested after University of Michigan Administration Building was taken over
Bo Schembechler began his first season as Michigan Head Football Coach in 1969, and the season resulted in an 8-3 record with losses to Missouri, 17-40, Michigan State, 12-23, and USC in the Rose Bowl, 3-10, after Bo had a heart attack. The highlight of the season was the 24-12 upset over #1 Ohio State on November 22 with a record 6 interceptions. Jim "Mad Dog" Mandich was elected Captain of the 1969 squad, and earned All-American status in his senior season; he played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers, won 3 Super Bowls, and was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame. Tom Curtis ended his Michigan football career with a record 25 interceptions.
Michigan closed the decade with a a poor record against their rivals: 3-7 record against Michigan State, 4-6 against Minnesota, and 3-7 against Ohio State. Overall, the decade was not great for Wolverine football, but they did earn two Rose Bowl trips. Tartan Turf was installed at Michigan Stadium.
On September 23, 1969, Marcus Welby, M.D. began; it was the most popular television show in America in 1970, and continued for 7 seasons with 169 episodes. Robert Young was one of the most trusted Americans in the 1950s to the 1970s with with his roles in Father Knows Best and Marcus Welby
On September 24, 1969, the Chicago Seven Trial began; it ended on February 18, 1970 with all seven defendants acquitted
On September 26, 1969, the Brady Bunch premiered with 1948 University of Michigan graduate, Ann B. Davis; the show continued through 1974
On October 15, 1969, John Porter was named as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Michigan; he later became President of Eastern Michigan University, 1979-1989 (Porter passed away in 2012)
On October 15, 1969, 40,000+ attended the rally at Michigan Stadium with Senator Phil Hart and Scott Richard Case; it was the second largest Anti-War Rally in the country (Protests changed the Political Face of Ann Arbor)
Arborland was built next to the Steeb Family Farm as this October, 1969 pic shows
Ponderosa Steak House opened at 3345 Washtenaw in 1969; this pic was from 1971
Jacobson's began to market snowmobiling gear October, 1969; although the snowmobile was invented in 1911, it was patented in 1916 at Waters, Michigan by Raymond Muskett. They didn't start becoming popular until the 1960s, and sales were over 2 million, 1970-1973; that was the most sales in snowmobile history
Ann Arbor Huron won its first State Championship in 1969 in Cross Country
Saline High School October, 1969 set to open in 1971 at a cost of $5.5 million
Patricia Spencer and Pamela Hobley went missing at Oscoda, Michigan on October 31, 1969; they were never found
Gerald H. Hoag celebrated his 50th anniversary at the Michigan Theatre October, 1969
On October 23, 1969, it was announced that Ann Arbor Public Schools broke the 20,000 mark with 20,139 students enrolled
On October 30, 1969, Blood, Sweat & Tears performed at Crisler Arena
On November 3, 1969, President Nixon popularized the "Silent Majority" in a speech of support for his actions in Vietnam
November 6, 1969 Martin Haller Furniture Store Fire $1 million damage
Sesame Street premiered on November 10, 1969; it has continued for 48 seasons and 4,491 episodes
November 14, 1969 7,000 left from Ann Arbor to protest at Washington, DC; the protest on November 15 drew 500-600,000 people
Katrina Hempel was selected as the Orange Bowl Queen on November 17, 1969; the Ann Arbor High School graduate and native of Germany attended Miami University where she majored in communications, and is pictured above with Astronaut Gordon Cooper. She was also pictured in Life Magazine's December 6th issue.
November 24, 1969 HRC History a Stormy One
On November 28, 1969, Betsy Aardsma was murdered in the stacks of the Patee Library at Penn State University; she was from Holland, Michigan and a University of Michigan graduate enrolled as a graduate student
On December 1, 1969, a Draft Lottery was held to determine eligible men to be drafted for the Vietnam War
The Pig Bowl was held on December 7, 1969 at Ann Arbor High School; Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department "Pigs" were defeated Ann Arbor Police Department "Goats," 19-0, and Sheriff Harvey shook hands with Ann Arbor Police Lieutanant and Goat Team Captain Tom Minick following the game with Ann Arbor Police Chief Walter Krasney and Judge Sanford J. Elden. Three charity events were held, 1969-1971, with the Goats defeating the Pigs, 7-6, in the second match, but the Goats defeated the Pigs, 20-0, in the last event. Later, Minick became Washtenaw County Sheriff in 1976. The Goats had Michigan helmets; Patrolman Richard DeGrand was Player of the Game.
Gloria Murphy was murdered (stabbed 34 times) by her husband, James on December 9, 1969
The French Dukes prepared December, 1968 for the Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC
On December 31, 1969, Marshall Edward Amerman, a former mental patient, was shot in the head following led a dozen police officers on an 8 mile chase through the city streets of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Police Files: The 1970s (Ann Arbor population in 1970 was 99,897 (12th largest in Michigan), 234,103 in Washtenaw County, 8.8 million in Michigan, and 203 million in the USA; Detroit's population is down to 1.5 million with 55% White and 44% Black)
Ypsilanti reached its peak population of close to 30000 in 1970
Warren Buffet became President and Chairman of the Board of Berkshire Hathaway in 1970
Muriel McKay was kidnapped on December 29, 1969; the Hosein brothers were convicted of her murder on October 6, 1970 (The McKay Kidnapping)
The Washtenaw County Jail December, 1969
On December 31, 1969 Michigan Head Football Coach, Bo Schembechler, had a heart attack on the eve of the Rose Bowl game with USC
Village Corner at South University and Forest in 1970
California was the first state to adopt no-fault divorce January 1, 1970 under Ronald Reagan; Michigan adopted their no-fault divorce in 1972. Divorce rates jumped to 33% in 1970 across America which was double the rate of the early 1930s.
The Campus Inn opened January, 1970 after nearly 3 years of construction after groundbreaking February, 1967
The Bob Hope Christmas Special on January 15, 1970 drew over 27 million TV viewers in America
On January 25, 1970, Michigan Football players, Tom Curtis and Jim Mandich, and Lani Loken, daughter of Michigan Gymnastics Coach, Newt Loken, pose as part of a March of Dimes Fashion Show at the Ann Arbor Town Club with clothes from Wagner's and Goodyear's; Mandich would go on to help the Miami Dolphins win 3 Super Bowls in 1972, 1973, and 1974 as would Curtis with the Baltimore Colts in 1971. Loken was a magnificent diver who made an incredible comeback after breaking many bones in an automobile accident in 1968 after the Olympic Trials where she placed 5th; she later taught trampoline at the University of Oregon. Loken was also a hockette.
Jeffrey MacDonald murdered his pregnant wife, Colette, and daughters, Kimberley and Kristen, on February 16, 1970; he was convicted August, 1979. The movie, Fatal Vision, depicted the crimes. (Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, The Green Beret Killings)
February 12, 1970 Free Huey March
Student Riot on February 18-19, 1970 after a General Electric recruiter was at the West Engineering Bldg. recruiting, crowd grew to over 2,000.
Phi Epsilon Pi Fire March 9, 1970
BAM-Black Action Movement shut down the University of Michigan for 18 days in March, 1970
The Human Rights Party began in Ann Arbor in 1970 under the leadership of Zoltan Ferency; he ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1966, and split with the democratic party on the escalation of the Vietnam War (Human Rights Party Records, 1970-1979)
Ann Arbor Huron won its 2nd State Championship in 1970 in Swimming & Diving
March 31, 1970 Fake Bomb in mailbox at State St. & Monroe St.
Mike's Barber Shop April, 1970
On April 1, 1970, the Cigarette Advertising Act was enacted after being passed in 1969; it prohibiting cigarette advertisements on television and radio
The Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club donated a dangerous drug detection kit to the Ann Arbor Police Department April, 1970
Earth Day 1970 organized by Bill Stapp, former Michigan wrestler (Earth Day Eve)
Mary Prochnow passed away on April 29, 1970 at the age of 100; she moved to Ann Arbor in 1908 from Northfield Township
National Oil Company was founded in Benghazi, Libya in 1970
Dascola's at 611 South University in 1970
Warner-Lambert acquired Parke-Davis in 1970
A Dangerous Experiment: 100 Years of Women at the University of Michigan was published by Dorothy Gies McGuigan in 1970; she came to the University of Michigan in 1955 to teach business writing, and became a lecturer in the English Department in 1974. She died in 1982. (McGuigan Papers) The First Women
Climax Molybdenum was at 1600 Huron Parkway, 1969-1987 with George Timmons as its manager; the property at Huron Parkway and Plymouth Rd. is now owned by the University of Michigan
Ecology Center begins in Ann Arbor with drop offs at Arborland
Oakland University won its independence from Michigan State University in 1970
On May 4, 1970 4 students died and 9 were injured as a result of National Guard shootings on the campus at Kent State, students all across the nation held a student strike on May 6 to protest the action
Porn Business in Downtown Ann Arbor started May, 1970 with the Adult News at 217 S. Fourth Street; the owner was Harry Mohney, 26, and he later started the Deja Vu porn clubs in 1978 (Durand Porn King Out of Business) Porn King sues
On May 23, 1970 Ferry Field Baseball Stadium was dedicated as Ray Fisher Stadium
Southland Center opened in 1970
Vet's Park June, 1970
St. Thomas High School Class of 1970
By 1970, there was only 6,140 miles of railroad left in Michigan
The Ann Arbor Class of 1970 left a Volkswagon on the roof as their memorable Senior Prank
On June 10, 1970, University of Michigan Vice-President, Arthur Max Ross, 54, death was ruled a suicide; he overdosed on barbiturates, and was found at the Ramada Inn at Allen Park
On July 15, 1970, Leon Jordan, an African-American police officer who was elected for three terms as state representative was assassinated; it was believed to be an organized crime "hit."
Stein & Goetz on Main Street always had athletic supplies as shown November, 1970; it is now the M-Den
On August 7-9, 1970, the Goose Lake International Music Festival was held in Leoni Township near Jackson with over 200,000 spectators (Color Photos)
Inside Campus Corners in 1970
On August 10, 1970, Michigan Representative, Martha Griffiths, reintroduced legislation for the Equal Rights Amendment; 22 states ratified the amendment in 1972, and 8 more states in 1973, and 35 states approved it by 1977
Free Rock Concerts are halted after Richard Morris, 21, was shot by David Hunter, 20, at Gallup Park on August 2, 1970.
By 1970, there were 2.8 million motorcycles registered in the United States which was double from 1965 and 450% of what was registered in 1962; the movie, Easy Rider, was released in 1969. Stock motorcycles could sprint a quarter mile in less than 13 seconds.
On September 19, 1970, The Mary Tyler Moore Show debuted; it continued for 7 seasons with 168 episodes, and won Emmy's, 1975-1977, as Most Popular TV Show
On September 21, 1970, Monday Night Football began with Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford and Don Meredith as the announcers
Michigan's 1970 Football Season was undefeated with three shutouts, but lost to Ohio State, 9-20, on November 21 to finish 9-1. Michigan finished ranked #9, and Ohio State lost to USC in the Rose Bowl and finished #5. Marty Huff earned All-American at Middle Linebacker.
On October 2, 1970, 31 people died in a plane crash that carried Wichita State football players from Denver, CO to Logan, UT; amongst the victims included former Michigan Golf Coach, 1947-1968, and Wichita State Athletic Director, Bert Katzenmeyer and his wife, Marian, both 52, and 9 people survived the crash. Katzenmeyer was the last Michigan Golf Coach to win a Big Ten Championship in 1952
Charles Stewart Mott donated money to start a children's hospital at the University of Michigan October, 1970; Mott was the former Mayor of Flint and Vice-President of General Motors who started the Mott Foundation in 1926. In 2006, the Mott Foundation was worth $2.6 billion, and made 545 grants for $107.3 million. Mott lived on the Applewood Estate.
Inside Moe's Sport Shop in 1970
On October 9, 1970, Denny McClain was traded by the Detroit Tigers with Don Wert, Elliott Maddox and Norm McRae to the Washington Senators for Joe Coleman, Eddie Brinkman, Aurelio Rodriquez, and Jim Hannan. This followed a season where he was suspended for the first three months for bookmaking activities, and then suspended twice again for carrying a gun on a team flight, and dousing sportswriters with buckets of water. He also filed bankruptcy in 1970 after becoming the first Detroit Tiger player to earn $100,000 per season. He never regained his pitching form from 1968-1969, and left baseball following the 1972 season at the age of 28. He ballooned to 330 lbs., and filed bankruptcy again in 1977. He was sentenced to 23 years in prison in 1984 following a trial where he was guilty of racketeering, drug trafficking, and embezzlement, but was released after serving 27 months in 1987 due to an apppeal due to procedural violations. H was reindicted, pled guilty, and received a 12 year sentence; however, he was release with 5 years probation. His daughter, Kristin, 26, died on March 20, 1992, in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. McClain and several partners bought Peet Packing Company (Farmer Peet's) at Chesaning in 1994; it went bankrupt two years later as did the Michigan Radio Network that he was also a partner in, and he was convicted again of embezzlement, mail fraud and conspiracy in the theft of $2.5 million from the Peet Employee's Pension Fund. He served 6 more years in prison for those crimes, 1996-2003. He currently resides in Pinckney.
Bressler's Ice Cream on November 3, 1970 at 632 Packard Rd.
On November 15, 1970, Ann Arbor Pioneer defeated Ann Arbor Huron at Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor Huron vs. Pioneer Football Rivalry; pictured above is Bob Elliott, Pioneer Quarterback, scoring a touchdown. Elliott went on to play for the Iowa Hawkeyes as a defensive back, 1972-1975, and coach at Iowa, Kent State, North Carolina, Kansas State, San Diego State, Iowa State, and Notre Dame, 1976-2015. Bob was Bump Elliott's son; Bump Elliott played for the University of Michigan, 1946-47, coached, 1948 and 1957-1968, was Associate Athletic Director, 1969-1971, and was Iowa's Athletic Director, 1970-1991.
On December 2, 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency was established
A couple, David Langwald and Blanda Meyer of 953 Greenwood Ave., were charged with the death of Judy Bruno, 17, on December 5, 1970 from an overdose of heroin; she was a Freshman at the University of Michigan
Jose Feliciano composed Feliz Navidad in 1970
On December 16, 1970, over 1 million cans of tuna fish were recalled by the FDA
White flight in Michigan was best exhibited at Warren where the 1960 population of 89,246 increased to 179,260 by 1970; Macomb County increased from 405,804 to 625,309 and Oakland County increased from 690,259 to 907,871 for 54.1% and 31.5% during the same period
Ann Arbor's population in 1970 was 100,035/Washtenaw County 234,103/Ypsilanti 29,538/Saline 4,811/Chelsea 3,355/Dexter 1,729/Manchester 1,650/Milan 3,997/Detroit 1,514,063/State of Michigan 8,875,083/USA 203,211,926 19th Census of the United States

Social Security examined over 33.5 million births from 1970-1979, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era. The University of Michigan enrolled 1590 and graduated 852 African-American students, 1960-1969.

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	Michael	707,647	Jennifer	581,772
2	Christopher	475,614	Amy	269,001
3	Jason	462,928	Melissa	253,282
4	David	445,955	Michelle	249,133
5	James	444,948	Kimberly	229,109
6	John	402,841	Lisa	228,684
7	Robert	397,407	Angela	225,241
8	Brian	322,841	Heather	203,929
9	William	283,564	Stephanie	160,466
10	Matthew	277,959	Nicole	144,672

Billboard Bandits toppled at least 167 billboards in 1971 (Fight to keep Ann Arbor); Ann Arbor Huron students and Michigan Daily staff were amongst the culprits
Idi Amin's coup January, 1971 resulted in a Ugandan Genocide that has killed as many as 500,000 people through 1985
On February 5, 1971, Viggo Nelson passed away at the age of 76; he came to Ann Arbor in 1919 to serve as the Secretary of the YMCA, and attend the University of Michigan where he played varsity football. He was General Secretary of the YMCA for 15 years through 1936 when he joined the insurance firm of Hackley Butler, sold insurance and real estate, and was elected President of the Ann Arbor Board of Realtors in 1948; he joined Manpower in 1963. He also served as President of the Kiwanis Club, and was their Secretary for 21 years. He introduced competitive volleyball to Ann Arbor, and was inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame. He also served as Camp Director for Camp Birkett.
On March 1, 1971, the Weather Underground bombed the Capitol Building
In 1971, Mark Hodesh, an Ann Arbor High School graduate, bought the Dagwood Diner and renamed it the Fleetwood Diner at 300 S. Ashley St.; the pic above was from 1972
On March 6, 1971, a Greenwich Village Townhouse was bombed; Diana Oughton, Terry Robbins and Theodore Gold were killed
The Bangladesh Genocide began March 21-December 16, 1971 and Pakistan murdered as many as 3 million people
Border's Book Store was founded in Ann Arbor by Tom and Louis Borders, both University of Michigan graduates, in 1971 at 211 S. State St. and 518 E. William St.; a pic of Louis and Tom Borders from April 30, 1976
Willoughby-Wanty's Shoes at 210 S. Main St. in 1971; Jack Willoughby opened his first shoe store in Ypsilanti in 1919, and his son, Tom, ran shoe stores at Pittsfield Village at 3345 Washtenaw Ave. and the Little Boot Shop at Arbor Plaza at 1918 W. Stadium until 1985 (The Willoughby Family)
Ann Arbor Pioneer HS won the State Hockey Championship in 1971
A Free John Sinclair Demonstration in 1971 in Ann Arbor
The Flaming Pit restaurant at the Holiday Inn on Washtenaw across from Arborland was a popular hangout in 1971
Power Center for Performing Arts opened in 1971 as a modern day "Taj Mahal" (Power Center Ann Arbor Old News); Eugene, Sadye and Philip Power at the Mendelssohn February, 1970 for "Harvey." (Eugene B. Power Papers, 1937-1993) Both Eugene, 1955-1964, and Philip Power, 1986-1998, have served as University of Michigan Regents.
On March 8, 1971 in the Fight of the Century; Joe Frazier won a unanimous 15 round decision over undefeated Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden in New York after knocking him down in the 11th Round with his patented Left Hook to become the Heavyweight Boxing Champion. Ali taunted Frazier for months leading up to the fight with derogatory remarks publicly calling him, "ugly, gorilla, and Uncle Tom" as a blood feud began between the two and their supporters.
Maurice Reese won the State Wrestling Championship at Heavyweight in 1971; Robert Steward and Wendell Holmes won titles for Ypsilanti at 98 lbs. and 155 lbs.
Ann Arbor hired its first female patrol officers March, 1971 Tanya Padgett, Martha Parks and Tommie Stewart
In 1971, legislation was introduced in Congress for American citizens to have an alienable right for an environment free of pollution
On March 31, 1971, Starbucks was founded at Seattle; it now has over 27,000 locations worldwide including at least 13 locations at Ann Arbor
First Hash Bash April 1, 1971
On May 10, 1971, The Washtenaw County Land Conservatory was established (History)
On May 20, 1971, an Ann Arbor Monorail rapid transit system was proposed by George Bacalis; it would cost $48 million, but it was rejected (Reconsidered in 2011 and 2016) Will it finally become a reality?
On May 26, 1971, Juan Corona was apprehended; he murdered at least 25 victims in 1971 (The Machete Killer)
Sam's Standard at 1910 Packard Rd. May 27, 1971; it was at the corner of Coler and Packard near the Big Ten Party Store. Coler was named after University of Michigan Professor, George Perry Coler who held the Bible Chair for 19 years when it was established in 1893. His wife, Ida Catura, was an 1899 U of M grad. His son, Wendell, was a 1913 U of M grad.
The Canterbury House moved back to 218 N. Division St. from 330 Maynard St. May, 1971, and the Episcopal ministry became interested in the cause of Gay & Lesbian Liberation Movement
Bob Mills of Ann Arbor Huron won the 1971 State Championship in the 880 Yard Run with a time of 1:54.5
Sargeant Raymond Winters hauls in 179 lbs. of marijuana June, 1971
Wildflour Bakery and the People's Food Coop began in 1971 at 208 N. Fourth Ave.; the Coop grew to nearly 3,000 members, but lost their market edge when Whole Foods Market was established in 1980, and moved to Ann Arbor in 1993
The Bagel Factory in 1971 at 1306 South University
On June 18, 1971, President Nixon declared a War on Drugs
On July 1, 1971, the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution went into effect lowering the voting age to 18
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital petitioned Pittsfield Township July, 1971 to build a 400 bed hospital near the airport at State and Ellworth Rd. by 1975, and enlarging it to 1040 beds by 1990; they obtained an option to buy the 70 acre site on June 3. Another option was to build across from the Mercywood Sanitarium on a 150 acre site on Jackson Rd.
Robert "Pastor Bob" Miles, Grand Dragon of the Klu Klux Klan residing in Howell, was convicted for consipiring to bomb school buses in an attempt to prevent integration of public schools in Michigan (the above pic is from Pontiac in 1971)
Free Rock Concert at Huron High School in 1971
Got Ice? Always plenty at Dexter & Maple Rd. with 24 hours of self-serve service, that is at least in 1971
Rink's Bargain City at Westgate in 1971; the chain began by Hyman Swolsky of Toledo in 1965, it was formerly Bargain Barn which began in 1950. The chain was bankrupt by 1981.
On July 26, 1971, the body of Theodore Ziefle, Ann Arbor News Credit Manager, was discovered; he was strangled by Glenn Granger Charles
Mrs. Beverly Dann was recognized for her tremendous contributions as a tutor for 114 Ann Arbor students over eight years as she was deemed a "miracle worker" in an Ann Arbor News article on July 31, 1971; she retired as a teacher after 25 years, and became a tutor in retirement
Pictured above was the Sander's store at 331 N. Maple Rd. in 1971, there was a Sander's store in Arborland, and at Briarwood as well. In 1962, Sander's had 111 stores with over $20 million in annual sales; Morley Candy Company purchased Sander's in 2002, and there are only 9 stores in operation as of 2014 with two additional retail outlets on Mackinaw Island
The Blue Front in 1971
Gino's in 1971 at State & Washington before Olga's
On August 23, 1971, Lewis Powell, a Harvard graduate, was nominated by President Nixon for the Supreme Court; he drafted the Powell Memorandum proposing a media attack in opposition to Ralph Nader and other Liberals who would "attack" America's Free Enterprise System
Ron Kramer was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1971
Den of the "Mellow Men" in 1971
Michigan's 1971 Football season resulted in an undefeated Big Ten Championship, 11-0, with three shutouts, but they lost to #16 Stanford in the Rose Bowl, 13-12, to finish the season ranked #6. It was the first time since 1948 that the Wolverines finished the regular season undefeated. Michigan was ahead, 10-3, but Stanford tied the game after executing a 33 yard fake punt; however, Michigan went ahead when Ed Shuttlesworth tackled a Stanford player in the end zone on a punt for a safety with 3 minutes to go in the game. The Cardinal drove the field in the final 1:58 after holding Michigan to a 3&out, and won the game on a 31 yard field goal with 12 seconds to go. Reggie McKenzie earned All-American status, and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills where he gained fame as one of O.J. Simpson's lead blockers. McKenzie was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1994, and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. Mike Taylor was another All-American from the 1971 squad.
Dial a Ride, an experimental project by the AAATA for 2100 households for 60 cents one way, began September 22, 1971; it expanded citywide in 1973, and to the North Side of Ann Arbor January, 1975 for 25 cents per ride. Veteran's and Yellow Cab who served 700,000 passengers per year were upset and threatened a legal battle.
Women in Band Protest September 23, 1971
On September 30, 1971, Rev. Charles W. Carpenter passed away at the age of 85; he served as Pastor at Second Baptist Church for 37 years until his retirement in 1966. He graduated from Tuskegee Institute in 1907 as valedictorian, and studied chemistry under George Washington Carver; he entered the ministry in 1912 at Detroit, and traveled to Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois and Ontario before coming to Ann Arbor in 1929. The pic above of Rev. Carpenter was taken April, 1954.
Apollo 15 Astronauts, James Irwin, David Scott and Alfred Worden, came to Rackham Hall to give University of Michigan President, Robben Flemming mementoes from the Moon on October 2, 1971
On October 2, 1971, Soul Train was established by Don Cornelius with 1,117 episodes
On October 17, 1971, after a 4 month investigation, 30 were arrested in a drug raid with another 19 being hunted in a 75 count narcotics with a shooting near City Hall at Ann & Fourth St.
Willow Run Principal, Dean Bodley, was Tarred and Feathered by Klu Klux Klan after School Board meeting
November 5, 1971 Mercywood Psychiatrist Alexander Dukay murdered wife, daughter at home on 2826 Provincial in Ann Arbor Hills
On November 9, 1971, John List murdered his wife and three children at their Westfield, NJ home; List eluded justice for nearly 18 years until he was apprehended on June 1, 1989, and served prison time until his death in 2008. List came to Ann Arbor in 1946 to enroll at the University of Michigan where he earned a bachelor's degree in business, and a master's degree in accounting in 1950; he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi.
Pioneer II Free School opened November, 1971 at 995 N. Maple Rd.
Judge Francis O'Brien founded the COPE-Center for Occupational and Personalized Education in 1971 at Ypsilanti; Ann Arbor Civil Leader, Nick Prakken, was named Director
Two women, Anita Louise McLean, 21, and Raelle Weinstein, 26, set themselves on fire on November 10, 1971 at 517 S. Division St.; Weinstein later died
Kiddie Land at 333 South Main St. in 1971; it opened in 1962, moved to 200 South Main St. in 1974 and shut down in 1992 after a 30 year run
November 10, 1971 Downtown fire at Municipal Court Building causes $500,000 in damage Main & Huron St.
On November 20, 1971, Graham Young was arrested; he began poisoning family members at the age of 14 murdering his sister in 1962, and later poisoned his father, murdered his stepmother, and later poisoned several others. (Graham Young, the Compulsive Poisoner)
On November 22, 1971, Arson destroyed Ann Arbor Public Schools Administration Building at 1220 Wells St. and caused over $200,000 in damage; it was demolished August, 1972, and began as Eberbach School in 1916 on the land previously owned by Christian Eberbach. The school was named in honor of Ottmar Eberbach, an Ann Arbor School Board member.
Samuel "Al" Smith turned 100 on December 1, 1971 at his home on 428 W. Huron St.; he worked at Fiegel's as a tailor for 60 years for 31 years, and then 29 years with his own business. Smith was an avid bowler, and still remembered the dedication of the Washtenaw County Courthouse in the 1870s. The pic above is from 1952 with his wife, Agnes.
On December 10, 1971 a Free John Sinclair Concert (YouTube) was held at Crisler Arena with 15,000 attending and musicians John Lennon, Yoko Ono, David Peel, Stevie Wonder, Phil Ochs, Pete Seeger, Archie Shepp, and Roswell Rudd plus speakers Allen Ginsberg, Abbie Hoffman, Rennie Davis, David Dellinger, Jerry Rubin, and Bobby Seale. John and Yoko
The Libertarian Party was founded December 11, 1971
Market Town in 1971
On December 13, 1971 John Sinclair was freed from a 10 year sentence of marijuana possession
On December 17, 1971, 223 students were expelled from Chelsea High School after their Principal reneged on his promise to host The Up for their Christmas dance
Dirk Fisher, 16, died of a drug overdose on December 20, 1971
A dormitory fire caused the evacuation of over 1,000 students at Mary Markley Hall; Randall Caswell, 19, was arrested on an arson charge. 60 fires were set on U of M buildings over 5 weeks. Mark Friesen, 18, Freshman at Michigan was also charged, and found insane.
Village Inn at 3411 Washtenaw next to Arborland in 1972 would later become Bimbo's on the Hill, and now is Paesano's
Village Bell at 1221 South University
From January 3, 1972 to December 11, 1978 John Wayne Gacy sexually assaulted and murdered at least 33 teenage boys
Edwin Jay "Bud" VanDe Wege purchased Moe's Sport Shop from Harold S. Trick who owned the store, 1941-1972. Bud worked at Moe's since 1964.
On January 21, 1972, All In The Family debuted; it was the most popular television show in America, 1972-1976, and continued 9 seasons with 205 episodes through 1979
Top Value Stamps in 1972
Meijer opened their first Ann Arbor store on February 2, 1972 on Carpenter Road
The Nelson Meade Washtenaw County Farm Park was established in 1972 on the property that was previously the Washtenaw County Infirmary and Poor House near the corner of Platt and Washtenaw (Nelson Meade)
By 1972, the Washtenaw League for Planned Parenthood established a youth program named "Express Clinic," and opened a Vasectomy Clinic by June, 1973
On February 17, 1972, the Volkswagon Super Beetle broke the Ford Model T record with over 15 million in sales since its start in 1938
Melvin Ivory died in 1972, and left Ivory Photo at 606 S. Main St. to his daughter, Susan Ivory Shipman and her husband, Robert Shipman; the pic above was Ivory Photo taken October, 1974. He began doing photo finishing in Ann Arbor since 1925, and opened his business in 1937.
I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony) for Brotherhood at Burns Park School March, 1972; the song was released November, 1971 by The New Seekers, and it reached #7 on Billboard. The Hillside Singers version made it to #13 on Billboard; it was also used for a Coca-Cola commerical
Gee's Super Service at 324 Miller Ave. in 1972
Charley Griffith became Ann Arbor Huron's first State Champion in wrestling in 1972 at 126 lbs.
April 1, 1972 Michigan Law goes into effective decriminalizing marijuana possession to a misdemeanor
Two Human Rights Party candidates, Jerry DeGrieck, a history student at the University of Michigan, and Nancy Wechsler, a University of Michigan graduate, both 22, won seats on the Ann Arbor City Council. Sonia Yaco, 15, won 1,300 votes as a write-in candidate for the school board with the Youth Liberation of Ann Arbor in an effort to create an Alternative High School
Drag Racing in the Ann Arbor Huron High School parking lot on April 15, 1972 at 2727 Fuller Rd.; it was authorized by their administration
Riot took place on April 22, 1972 with over $5,000 damage to the ROTC Bldg. with over 2,000 marchers and 250 entered building
On April 27, 1972 the Burundi Genocide began that has killed as many as 100,000 people
Ann Arbor Foundry closed in 1972
On May 16, 1972, Segregationalist George Wallace easily defeated George McGovern in the Michigan Presidential Primary with 51% of the Democratic vote on the day after he was shot by Arthur Bremer at Laurel, Maryland leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Bremer carried a firearm, and intended to assassinate President Nixon on April 14, 1972 a month earlier.
Ann Arbor Community Development Center opened in 1972
Catherine Pipp of Ypsilanti celebrated her 102nd birthday May, 1972; she recommended a diet that includes bananas and beer daily
The first Daytime Emmy Awards for Soap Operas was on May 6, 1972 when The Doctors won
On May 16, 1972, the State of Michigan approved a lottery
On May 19, 1972, the Weather Underground bombed The Pentagon in retaliation for the Bombing of Hanoi; they chose Ho Chi Minh's birthday for the bombing
The Watergate Scandal began on May 28, 1972
The Blind Pig was founded on South First St. in 1972 by Tom Isaia and Jerry Del Guidice. They sold it to David Whitmore in 1979, and it was sold to Roy and Betty Goffett in 1983.
On May 19, 1972, the Weather Underground bombed The Pentagon in retaliation for the bombing of Hanoi
May 26, 1972 Fire at Phi Delta Theta
Crater digging on the Diag led to 35 arrests June, 1972
Clifford Irving, author of the Howard Hughes Biography Hoax, and collaborator, David Suskind, were convicted of fraud June, 1972 (Howard Hughes Biography Hoax)
By 1972, over 1 million high school students took the ACT Test
One of Ann Arbor's Free Rock Concerts in 1972
After Raymond Damadian patented the Magnetic Resonance Imaging in 1972, Paul Lauterber produced the first MRI image
Russian Poet, Joseph Brodsky, resided in Ann Arbor in 1972-1973 at 308 Wesley while teaching at the University of Michigan
Vet's Park Ice Rink was built in 1972; it opened in 1973 with $600,000 of construction costs
On July 27, 1972, Ginny Piper was kidnapped; she was found at Jay Cook State Park after her blackmailer received $1 million in ransom (Million Dollar Ransom: Virginia Piper)
There were 3 Quarry Drug Stores in 1972 at 320 S. State St., 2355 E. Stadium Blvd., and 2215 W. Stadium Blvd.; they were sold to Ypsilanti Pharamcist, Joseph Decker, for $300,000 and renamed Richardson's. The pic above is from the W. Stadium Quarry in 1972.
Ann Arbor Firefighter, 1888-1972, the 42 page publication was published in 1972 by Phil Johnson & Associates
Mackinaw Jack's opened at 217 S. Ashley in the former Schwaben Inn by Harold Maridon and Frank Starkweather; they sold it to Bimbo's owner, Matt Chutich, in 1973
Motown Records moved to Los Angeles in 1972
Ann Arbor's First Ozone Parade
Nicholson's Motorcycles August 9, 1972 on 2280 W. Liberty
Ann Arbor Public Schools Administration Building was demolished August, 1972; school board meetings were held there since 1957
Meadowview School was closed in 1972
Construction began on the Georgetown Mall on Packard Rd. in 1972
Community High School opened in 1972 with Dean Bodley as its first Dean at 401 S. Division St. with 520 students
On September 3, 1972, Bobby Fischer defeated Boris Spassky to win the World Chess Championship at Reykjavik, Iceland
Micki King won a gold medal in 3 meter diving at the 1972 Olympics held at Munich, Germany; Dick Rydze won a silver medal in platform diving, Bill Mahony won a bronze medal in the 400 meter medley relay for Canada, Jose Aranha, Juan Bello, Marilyn Corson, Janet Ely, Andrew Hunter, Bill Kennedy, Laura Kivela (a foreign exchange student at Ann Arbor Huron HS), Byron MacDonald, Mike Whitaker competed in swimming and diving, Francie Kraker, Godfrey Murray, and Kim Rowe competed in track & field, Marcia Jones Smoke and Andras Toro competed in kayak. The Munich Massacre occured during the event on September 5-6. Mark Spitz won 7 gold medals for TEAM USA.
Michigan finished the 1972 regular season undefeated, 10-0, with 4 shutouts as they went to Columbus on November 25; the Wolverines lost a real heartbreaker to the Buckeyes, 11-14, as Ohio State stopped Michigan with two goal line stands including one with 13 seconds left in the game led by Buckeye All-American Middle Linebacker Randy Gradishar. On the previous 3rd down play, Harry Banks scored on second effort, but the officials ruled him down at the one yard line. Michigan finished #6 in the final AP Poll. Michigan integrated their Marching Band in 1972 finally allowing women to participate; there were seven female members in the first year. Defensive Coordinator Jim Young left to be Head Coach at Arizona, and took Larry Smith and Mike Hankwitz with him. Schembechler hired Jack Harbaugh to coach defensive backs.
On October 1, 1972, Love Story drew over 27 million TV viewers in America
Ann Arbor Police raided the American Massage Parlor October 18, 1972 for prostitution activity on Fourth Street
Plymouth Road Shopping Mall under construction October 30, 1972 for $2.5 million
On November 3, builder Donald Calvert helps David Byrd from a possible slave tunnel unearthed on Depot Street near Washtenaw Lumber at the Broadway Bridge on November 3, 1973
On November 7, 1972, President Richard Nixon defeated George McGovern in the Presidential Election; there were over 77 million Americans who voted, and over 140 million Americans eligible to vote.
Perry Bullard was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, 1972-1992; Bullard was responsible for helping to initiate the Hash Bash, the $5 Marijuana possession fine, Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act, and helped block illegal police wiretaps and home invasion without a warrant protecting citizen privacy. He was also known for legislation proposed, but failed, particularly the legalization of prostitution. Bullard was a Harvard graduate, and earned 13 medals during the Vietnam War.
Gary M. Owen, a graduate of Washtenaw Community College and the University of Michigan, was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives; he served, 1973-1989, and was the first Washtenaw County Representative to be elected Speaker of the House, 1983-1989, since Sullivan Cutcheon in 1863. The Business School at Eastern Michigan University was named in his honor in 1991.
On November 8, 1972, HBO was launched
Haner's Barber Shop at Liberty near Main November, 1972
The Michigan Lottery began on November 13, 1972
On November 14, 1972, the Dow Jones Industrial Average eclipsed 1,000 with a 1003.16 finish
Super Test at Summit and Main St. December 4, 1972
Milt Kemnitz, a 1933 University of Michigan graduate, published Ann Arbor Now and Then: A Book of Personal Drawings in 1972 (Kemnitz Papers) (Kemnitz-Old News)
Englander Triangle Furniture Store opened in 1973 at 2333 S. State Rd.
On January 13, 1973, Bonanza ran its final episode after 14 seasons and 431 episodes
An Argument in the car led to an accident at The Pretzel Bell January, 1973
On January 22, 1973, the Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court legalized abortion in America; Jane Roe was an alias for plaintiff, Norma McCorvey
On January 27, 1973, Dawn Magyar disappeared in Owosso; her body was discovered on March 4, but her murder wan't solved until March 7, 2001
On February 13, 1973, Herbert Mullin was apprehended; he murdered at least 13 victims, 1972-1973 (Was Herbert Mullin Born to Kill?)
Paul Carey joined Ernie Harwell as the voices of the Detroit Tigers on WJR in 1973-1991; Carey joined the station in 1956, and was Assistant Sports Director in 1958
Win Schuler's opened at the Marriott Inn at 3600 Plymouth Road in 1973
March 18, 1973 Blizzard
Cunningham's on 2781 Plymouth Road March 22, 1973
The Young and The Restless debuted on March 23, 1973; it has been the most popular Soap Opera in America since 1988, and has been renewed through 2020 with over 11,000 episodes
Cunningham's at Georgetown Mall on 2564 Packard Rd. in 1973
An Armed Robbery occurred at the Ann Arbor Bank on Packard March, 1973
Dalitz Realty at 311 Fifth Ave. in 1973; it was owned by Morris Dalitz
George and Mary Campbell sold the Cobblestone Farm and 4.5 acres of land to the City of Ann Arbor in 1973
The World Trade Center opened April 4, 1973 at New York
The Sear's Tower was completed in 1973; it was the world's tallest building, 1973-1998
The Children's Defense Fund was founded in 1973 by Marian Wright Edelman; she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2000
Ann Arbor Huron won its 3rd State Championship in 1973 in Boy's Swimming & Diving
The Whiffletree opened in 1973 at 208 W. Huron St. by Andy Gulvezan and Robert Babcock
By 1973, Ann Arbor's West Side had their own Ponderosa Steak House at 2215 W. Stadium Blvd.
On May 7, 1973, Ernie "Aqua" Allmendinger died; he was a 1910 Ann Arbor High School graduate, and went on to be an All-American Football player at the University of Michigan. He served on the Washtenaw County Road Commission for 35 years, was elected to the Ann Arbor City Council, and was former President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society. (Ernie Allmendinger-Old News)
May 11, 1973, Carolyn King made the CBS and NBC National News when she beat out 15 boys for a starting position on her little league team, The Orioles, but was forbidden to play from the Little League Headquarters in Williamsport, PA. The City of Ypsilanti filed a federal lawsuit, and in 1974 girls were allowed to compete. (The Girl in Centerfield)
Don Weir retired as University of Michigan Ticket Manager on May 20, 1973; he served since March, 1947
Mayor James Stephenson at the dedication of the Community Development Center May, 1973; he served as Mayor, 1973-1975, after winning a seat on the City Council in 1968. He was a nationally recognized patent attorney with over 300 patents. A book was written on his life in 2006, "Naked Came the Mayor." He passed away in 2009.
On May 24, 1973, Dr. Thomas Nicholudis, William Pollard and Carolyn Howke died in a plane crash on Independence Blvd. near Pattengill shortly after school let out
The Best Steakhouse in 1973 at 217 S. State St. next to the State Theatre
Jeff Daniels graduated from Chelsea High School in 1973; he played basketball and baseball, and his father, Bob, owned Chelsea Lumber. He made his film debut in 1981 with the movie, Ragtime.
Don Hubbard of Ann Arbor Huron won the 1973 State Championship in the 1 mile run with a time of 4:16.9
Shakey Jake in 1973
Ann Arbor's 2nd Ozone Parade in 1973
The Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973 gave birth to HMOs
By 1973, the United States continued to be the world leader in GDP-Gross Domestic Product, and the United Kingdom had only 19% of the GDP of the United States
Ann Arbor Police Car in 1973
Dom's Donuts was established on Washtenaw Ave. in 1973 by David Barricklow in Ypsilanti
Jim Smith and Doug Raab became owners of the Washtenaw Dairy in 1973 at 602 S. Ashley St.; Jim Sr. and Jim Jr. scoop ice cream at the former Washtenaw Milk Depot in 1962
Ypsilanti High School completed its new building in 1973
Glen Merrifield delivered Bolgos Dairy products to over 200 customers per day as shown on August 5, 1973
A fire destroyed the Ann Arbor Town Club on August 20, 1973 at 210 W. Washington St.
Walter Strickland at Strickland's Market in 1973 on 1352 Geddes
The Lord Fox on Plymouth Road in 1973
As a result of Title IX legislation signed into law in 1972, Michigan initiated Women's Sports with basketball, field hockey, swimming & diving, synchronized swimming, tennis and volleyball as its initial varsity sports; the inital coaches were Phyllis Weikert then Phyllis Ocker for field hockey, Joyce Lindeman for synchronized swimming, Johanna High for swimming & diving, Vic Katch for basketball, Sandy Vong for volleyball, and Janet Hooper for tennis.
Arrests were made at the Marijuan Melee on September 1, 1973
Ray Charles was the headliner of the 1973 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival held at Otis Spann Field on September 7-9 with Charley Mingus, Freddie King, Luther Allison, John Lee Hooker, Johnny Oits, Count Basie and many others. Charles returned in 1991 for another Ann Arbor appearance.
Tanya Padgett, Ann Arbor Huron Police Liaison Officer with students September, 1973
The first LASIK surgery was performed in 1973
Dawn Farm was established in 1973 for Alcoholic Anonymous by Jim Balmer, Colleen "Beanie" McCarthy, and Jack Scholtus; it is now an addictions and treatment center
Old Dexter Village was published by Ann Arbor Federal Savings in 1973; the editor was Hazel Proctor
On October 1, 1973, Michigan went to No-Fault Insurance (How Michigan Got and Kept No-Fault Insurance) Michigan ranks #3 nationally in highest auto insurance rates
Traver Creek Shops at 1150 Broadway on October 4, 1973
Briarwood Mall was completed on October 3, 1973; Band Leader Harry James who gave Frank Sinatra his start in 1939 came to play on May 13, 1974, and drew a huge crowd
Spiro Agnew, Vice President, Resigned on October 10, 1973 in exchange for dropping charges of political corruption; Michigander Gerald Ford replaced him on October 12 and was confirmed on November 27 by the Senate. Ford was a Freemason, and 1934 University of Michigan graduate.
On October 15, 1973, Ann Arbor Railroad was bankrupt
On October 16, 1973 an Oil Embargo raised gasoline prices, created a gasoline shortage, and resulted in gas rationing and lowering of federal speed limits to 55 mph; Recession ensued
Yost Field House became Yost Ice Arena on November 2, 1973
Barton Hills Security and Fire November, 1973
November, 1973 Coleman Young was elected Mayor of Detroit, a position he held until 1994 (Decline of Detroit)
Maison Edwards in the Nickels Arcade in 1973
On November 11, 1973, Airport drew over 28 million viewers across America
On November 21, 1973, Ann Arbor Police listed 15 Sexuality Cases
Michigan finished the 1973 Football Season undefeated, 10-0, but tied Ohio State, 10-10, in the season finale on November 24. Ohio State tore down the Michigan Banner prior to the game's start. Chuck Heater and Ed Shuttlesworth led the Wolverine ground attack along with quarterback Dennis Franklin. The Big Ten Athletic Directors voted Ohio State to go to the Rose Bowl, and they defeated USC, 42-21. (Rose Bowl Vote). Michigan increased its seating capacity to 101,701
Clint "Sonny" Castor, Pretzel Bell owner, was kidnapped with his wife on December 9, 1973 from their home on Rumsey, taken to the restaurant by two masked men who robbed him of $1,500.
December, 1973 Lettuce Boycott A&P
December 20, 1973 12" of Snow
Ann Arborites prepared for their Sesquintennial Celebration January, 1974
January, 1974, Kathy Kozachenko became the first openly gay American to be elected to public office on the Ann Arbor City Council
On January 8, 1974, a fire damaged the Campus Inn
On January 15, 1974, Happy Days debuted; it was the most popular television show in America in 1977, and continued through 1984 with 255 episodes in 11 seasons
On January 28, 1974, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in a unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden in New York Studio Fight Prior to Event Full Fight
The Georgetown Mall opened on 2502 Packard Rd. near Stone School with Kroger's, Cunningham's, Domino's, Georgetown Gifts, Travel Centre, Hung Wan Restaurant, etc. in 1974
Ted Bundy began a string of murders on February 1, 1974 through February 9, 1978 with as many as 36 victims in 7 states. He was in Ann Arbor shortly before being apprehended.
Patty Hearst was kidnapped on February 2, 1974 (Revisiting the Kidnapping and Trial of Patty Hearst)
On February 22, 1974, Samuel Byck plotted to assassinate President Nixon by crashing a commercial airliner into the White House
Sambo's Restaurant opened on 2080 West Stadium Blvd. in 1972 as the Jolly Tiger; it's name was changed to Sambo's in 1978 until 1982, then it became a Pizza Hut until 1995, then Kenny Rogers Roasters until 1997 when it became Holiday's. Sambo's began in 1957 founded by Sam Battistone and Newell Bohnett, but was associated with The Story of Little Black Sambo; it had 1157 restaurants in 47 states by 1979, but was defunct by 1982.
April 2, 1974 $5 Marijuana Fine Approved
Streaking became a fad in 1974
Michigan's 1974 Basketball Team tied Indiana for the Big Ten Championship, and earned an Elite 8 appearance before losing to Marquette, 72-70, in the Regional Final. They were led by Campy Russell who was the 8th pick in the NBA draft going to Cleveland.
David Osborn published Open Season on March 20, 1974, and it was made into a movie; it was a sadistic tale of 3 Ann Arbor businessmen
Gays and Lesbians protested at The Pretzel Bell in 1974
Brad Holman won the 1974 State Wrestling Championship at 126 lbs.; he went on the wrestle at the University of Michigan
Jarrett Hubbard finished the wrestling season undefeated with his second NCAA and 3rd Big Ten Championship at 150 lbs. in March, 1974
Mike Ramker led Ann Arbor St. Thomas to a State Championship in Basketball in 1974 with a 68-53 win over Harbor Springs
Arthur Stauch, Ann Arbor Fire Chief, announced his retirement April, 1974 after serving 35 years since 1939; Stauch died in 1989 at the age of 81
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron, 40, broke Babe Ruth's record with his 715th major league home run; Aaron played major league baseball, 1954-1976 and ended up with 755 home runs (YouTube). He was a victim of racism for decades despite his great athletic achievements in baseball.
The World Population reached 4 Billion People in 1974; this doubled from 2 Billon in 1927, and added another one billion people in just 14 years from 1960
John McGee, a Vietnam Veteran, murdered his wife, Julia, on April 14, 1974 at 3605 Greenbrier shortly after being released from a mental hospital following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that released over 200 mental patients; McGee was a hired killer who was linked to at least 25 other slayings in the Metro Detroit area.
Liberty St. at Fourth Ave. May, 1974
The last Miller's in Ann Arbor 1974 Dexter Rd. & Jackson
Helen Hudak, 60, was killed by a Tornado on May 12, 1974 at her Patterson Lake home
On May 30, 1974, Satellite TV was launched
On May 31, 1974, Ann Arbor News Photographer, Eck Stanger, retired; he worked for the Ann Arbor News from 1933-1974
Big Boy was taken from the Saline Big Boy and planted on top of Ann Arbor Pioneer High School as a Senior Prank in 1974
Donald Ticknor at his farm June, 1974 with the newly constructed Georgetown Subdivision in the background; the Ticknor Farm covered 150 acres with 7 generations farming it. Benajah Ticknor moved to Ann Arbor in 1835. (Ticknor biography)
America had its worst economic upheaval in 40 years with the 1973-1975 Recession
Campus Smoke Shop closed in 1974
Bargain Days at the 1974 Ann Arbor Street Art Fair in July
Chances Are opened August, 1974 at the corner of Maynard & Liberty; it later became Second Chance
The Blue Frogge opened at 611 Church St. in 1974, and was in business through 1978; it is now Rick's American Cafe (The Drunk History of Rick's)-pictured below is Disco Dancing from August, 1976
Former Ann Arborite, Connie Converse, disappeared in 1974 (Strange Story)
A Pictorial History of Ann Arbor, 1825-1974 was published in 1974 by James Fraser Cocks and Cathy Abernathy
Mountain Ice Cream at 117 West Washington August, 1974 had 36 flavors
By 1974, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District had 132 staff members; it had only 28 staff members in 1966, and High Point School was built on 38 acres on Wagner Rd. The budget of the WISD was $3.2 million compared to Washtenaw Community College $7.1 million, City of Ann Arbor $18.7 million, Ann Arbor Public Schools $27 million, and the University of Michigan $158.2 million
On August 5, 1974, Bruce Bartman, 18, passed away from injuries suffered at Yosemite National Park; he was the son of University of Michigan Aeronautical Engineering Professor, Frederick Bartman
President Nixon resigned due to the Watergate Scandal on August 8, 1974; President Gerald Ford, 1935 University of Michigan graduate, pardoned him the next day
Parke-Davis at 2800 Plymouth Rd. in 1974 became ERIM-Environmental Research Institute of Michigan in 1975; ERIM was formerly known as Willow Run Laboratories, 1946-1972
Michigan Indoor Track Building opened in 1974 at 1150 S. State St.
Old Ann Arbor Town was published by Ann Arbor Federal Savings in 1974; Hazel Proctor, President of the Washtenaw Historical Society, was the editor
Chuck Kocsis was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1974
Michigan finished the 1974 Football Season, 10-1, with 4 shutouts; however, they lost to Ohio State in Columbus, 10-12, as Mike Lantry missed a 33 yard field goal with 18 seconds to go in the game. Many believe he actually made the field goal. Michigan finished the season as the #3 ranked team in the AP Poll; Ohio State finished #4 after losing the the Rose Bowl, 18-17, to USC. The Seniors on the Michigan Football Team were 30-2-1 from 1972-1974, but never played in a Bowl Game; Dennis Franklin started at Quarterback all three seasons.
Kroger at 2502 Packard in the Georgetown Shopping Center; there were also Kroger's at 3755 Washtenaw Ave., 2603 Jackson Rd., and 2020 Green Rd.
Muhammad Ali knocked out George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle on October 29, 1974 at Kinshasa, Zaire to regain the Heavyweight Boxing Championship (Fight) Ali's Best Knockouts
Munn Ice Arena opened November 1, 1974 with a capacity of 6,470; Yost Field House was converted into Yost Ice Arena in 1974 with a seating capacity of 8,100
On November 13, 1974, Ronald "Butch" DeFeo murdered 6 family victims at Amityville, New York (DeFeo and Benson: Inheritance Killers)
On November 16, 1974, William C. Walz, son of former Ann Arbor Mayor, William L. Walz, passed away at the age of 71; he began working at the Huron Federal Building and Loan in 1927, the same year he graduated from the University of Michigan, and continued working there for 41 years serving as President, 1941-1969, and CEO through 1972.
On November 17, 1974, John Paul Knowles was apprehended; he murdered as many as 35 victims in 1974 in 8 states (The Casanova Killer)
The vaccine for chicken pox was developed in 1974
The Nickels House was demolished at 337 Maynard St. in 1974 to make way for McDonald's that opened in 1975
Lamp Post Plaza tenants in 1974
December 1-2, 1974 20 inches of snow falls worst recorded blizzard in Ann Arbor; there were 35" of snow falling in the Metro Detroit area
In a shocker, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital announced the purchase of 213 acres in Superior Township to build a new hospital; it was completed in 1977 after first petitioning Pittsfield Township in 1971 to build the hospital at State & Ellsworth Rd.
By 1975, divorce rates across America stampeded to 48% which was double the rates 1954-1964.
Leslie Whittle was kidnapped on January 14, 1975; her body was discovered on March 7, and Donald Neilsen was apprehended December, 1975 (The Black Panther)
January, 1975, Drain Commissioner Catherine McClary led to Pot Giveaway at City Hall; McCrary dropped out of the University of Michigan in her senior year to start her political career
The Parthenon Restaurant opened at 226 S. Main Street January, 1975 by John and Steve Gavas; it replaced the Cunningham's Drug Store that operated there, 1940-1971, and continued through 2012
On January 29, 1975, the Weather Underground bombed the Secretary of State
Fire caused by ex-convict, Robert Trotter, on February 13, 1975 at Ann Arbor Inn Fourth & Huron caused 125 to evacuate
February 19, 1975 Protesters continue Occupation at the University of Michigan
On March 31, 1975, Gunsmoke ran its last episode after 20 seasons, 1955-1975, and 635 episodes
The Institute for Legislative Action began lobbying for the NRA in 1975; hardliners Harlon Carter and Neal Knox took over its leadership at the Revolt of Cincinnati in 1977
Cedar Point purchased property in Irish Hills to build another amusement park, but the project never was implemented
Microsoft Corporation went public on April 4, 1975; it was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen
Old German Restaurant burned down April 7, 1975 at 120 Washington St.; space becomes the Grizzly Peak in 1995
In April, 1975, Albert Wheeler, University of Michigan's First Tenured African-American Professor, became Ann Arbor's first African-American Mayor (Albert Wheeler Old News). He taught microbiology and immunology at the University of Michigan, 1952-1981, and Wheeler Park on Depot St. between Fourth and Fifth Ave. was named in his honor.
Double Decker Bus helps make shopping easier at Westgate in 1975
The Vietnam War ended April 30, 1975 with the Fall of Saigon, and Vietnam becomes one country on July 2, 1975. There were over 58,000 American deaths with over 211,000 Americans wounded from 1955-1975. It is estimated that between 800,000 and 3 million total people died in the conflict.
The groundbreaking for the new Washtenaw County Jail at 2201 Hogback Rd. began July 9, 1975 for the $9 million construction project
Ypsilanti Police Officer, Douglas Downing, was murdered July 11, 1975 by a bank robber
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, July, 1975
Bimbo's at 114 E. Washington near Main was a popular place for beer and pizza in 1975; it was owned by Matt "Bimbo" Chutich, the friendly Yugoslav, and he also owned restaurants in Ypsilanti at 327 E. Michigan Ave., Dearborn, and Pittsburgh plus at 3411 Washtenaw Ave. He owned 33 restaurants throughout the years, and died in 2006.
VA Murders: 35 patients with respiratory failure, 10 died in 1975; Filipina Narciso and Leonara Perez were tried, but found not responsible. Protesters at the VA Hospital in July, 1977 in the pic above.
On July 28, 1975, McDonald's opened on Maynard St.
July 31, 1975 Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, and a mafia hit was blamed (Detroit Mafia) (The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa)
Pheasant Run Apartments on Stone School Road in 1975
Century House on Packard in 1975 near Fraser's
Kiddieland at the corner of Main & Washington St. in 1975 replaced Kresge's
August 23, 1975, the Pontiac Silverdome opened
Michigan finished the 1975 Football Season, 8-2-2, as they started a Freshman Rick Leach at quarterback. They tied Stanford and Baylor, and lost to Ohio State, 14-21, and Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, 6-14. Ohio State lost to UCLA in the Rose Bowl, 23-10, avenging an earlier loss to the Buckeyes, 41-20. Michigan finished #8, and Ohio State #4 in the final AP Poll. Michigan's home field winning streak ended at 41 games on November 22, 1975; the last loss was to Missouri, 17-40, on October 4, 1969. Don Dufek Jr. captained 1975 squad; he earned All-American as the Wolverine's Wolf Back and earned four varsity letters as a Left Wing on the Hockey squad; he would go on to Captain the Seattle Seahawks Special Teams in eight seasons in the NFL, 1976-1984, and founded Wolverine Construction, 1988-2014, on Maple Rd. in Ann Arbor. Bill was an All-American Tackle in 1976, and has been a State Farm Agent in Ann Arbor since 1982. Anne Dufek, Bill and Don's sister, married Bob Chmiel who coached at Michigan, 1981-1984, and was recruiting coordinator, 1988-1993. Don Dufek Sr. played at Michigan, 1948-1950, and was Rose Bowl Most Valuable Player in 1951 after scoring 2 TDs and running for 114 yards in the final 6 minutes of the game when the Wolverines trailed, 0-6, as they went on to win, 14-6; he went on to be an Assistant Football Coach, 1954-1965, for Michigan and Athletic Director at Grand Valley, 1972-1976, and Kent State, 1976-1980. Both Don Dufek Jr. and Sr. have been inducted into the Michigan Hall of Honor.
Michigan added gymnastics as a Women's Varsity Sport in 1975 with Newt Loken as initial coach, and Anne K. Cornell in 1976
In September, 1975, the Masonic Temple was demolished
On September 5 and September 22, 1975, two assassination attempts were made on President Gerald Ford in Sacramento, CA by Lynette Squeaky Fromme and Sarah Jane Moore.
Schulenberg kidnapping on September 19, 1975 by 3 young men, Dan Wirth, 20, John Synwelski, 20, and Ken Royce, 18, where a GMC-Hydramatic Executive, William Schulenberg, had his 3 children, Robert, 16, Jeff, 15, and William, 11, and wife held hostage for $54,000 ransom at 3930 Waldenwood Lane
Mr. Steak opened in 1975 at 2333 E. Stadium Blvd. near Tappan; the franchise began in 1962, and the chain ended in 1996 with some franchises converted to Finley's
Andy Warhol came to Centicore Book Store September, 1975; Jim and Adrienne Rudolph ran the store, 1962-1979, at 1229 S. University
On October 1, 1975, Michigan enacted Act 238 for Child Protection Law which mandated the reporting of abuse and neglect
Famous World Explorer and Adventurer, Jacques Cousteau, spoke to a crowd at Weber's October, 1975
Bimbo's on the Hill at 3411 Washtenaw Ave. near Arborland later became Paesano's
On October 1, 1975, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in a 14th Round TKO in the Thrilla in Manila (Fight)
On October 5, 1975, City Street Resurfacing and Repair cost estimate over $20 million
On October 11, 1975 the first episode of Saturday Night Live aired, the show highlighted political satire with entertainment, one of the original players was University of Michigan student Gilda Radner; Radner was the funniest female comedian since Lucille Ball
On October 30, 1975, a UFO Sighting near Fort Wurtsmith in Oscoda, MI
On November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship in the Great Lakes since 1958, was sunk during a bad storm with 29 crew dead
On November 14, 1975, Donald Gaskins was apprehended; he murdered as many as 110 victims, 1953-1982. (Pee Wee Gaskins)
Timothy Stempel, son of General Motors Executive, Robert Stempel, was kidnapped on November 10, 1975 by Darryl Wilson and Clinton Williams, and held for a $150,000 ransom
On November 30, 1975, President Ford signed into law the Education for All Handicapped Children Act
The Cambodian Genocide, 1975-1979, by the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot murdered as many as 3 million people (Pol Pot and the Killing Fields of Cambodia)
The Who performed at the Pontiac Silverdome on December 6, 1975
On December 19, 1975, Catherine Barnes passed away at the age of 106
On December 29, 1975, the LaGuardia Bombing in Queens, NY left 11 dead and 79 injured; the bombing remains unsolved
For the first time in American History, there were over one million abortions performed, and approximately 25% of all pregnancies resulted in an abortion
The landscape on Washtenaw Avenue looked a lot different in 1976
Laverne & Shirley premiered on January 27, 1976; it was the most popular television show in America, 1977-1979, and continued for 8 seasons with 178 episodes until 1983
On January 31, 1976, Bolgos Dairy announced it was being sold to Twin Pines Dairy (Now C.F. Creamery) of Detroit after operating in Ann Arbor for over 100 years since 1870 with 3,000 customers at 3601 Plymouth Rd.; a Red Roof Inn and Big Boy are planned to be built there
Peter Kensler murder in Manchester February, 1976; Kensler graduated from the University of Michigan in 1961, and the crime was never solved
A History of Desegregation of the Ann Arbor Public Schools, 1954-1976, was published in 1976 by Mary Jo Frank; Frank, a former Ann Arbor News reporter, is shown with old boss, Joe Owsley, Director of the University of Michigan News Service, 1979-1993, and she now works at the University of Michigan in public relations (more on Owsley)
The Ann Arbor Observer was founded by Don and Mary Hunt in 1976; John Hilton was the Editor, a graduate of the University of Michigan in 1974
Underground was released in 1976; it was a documentary film about the Weather Underground
Rich Man, Poor Man Miniseries was broadcast by ABC from February 1-March 15, 1976; it was so popular that Book II aired May-June, 1977
On February 8, 1976, a Pump and Pantry on 1019 Broadway was held up by two men, Larry Edwards and Ricky Bullock. One of the police officers fired on the escapees, and Edwards died of wounds. Over 150 protesters marched on City Hall to protest the shooting.
On February 21, 1976, Muehlig's was sold to Nelson Deford who was an executive at JC Penney's who opened the branch store at Briarwood in 1973 after working there for 40 years; his son, Tom, would run the store. Tom was known as Mr. Ann Arbor.
John Forshee won the State Wrestling Championship in 1976 at 167 lbs.; he went on to become an All-American for Iowa State. Terry Etchison won the 95 lbs. division for Ypsilanti.
On March 29, 1976, Michigan, 25-7, lost to Indiana in the NCAA Basketball Championship, 86-68; the Wolverines were led by Point Guard, Rickey Green, who transferred from Vincennes College in 1975. Green played 14 seasons in the NBA for 9 different teams.
On April 1, 1976, Ann Arbor Railroad was sold to Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) as a result of its 1973 bankruptcy; it operated from 1895 with routes from Toledo to Elberta and Frankfort (294 route miles), and had a train ferry across Lake Michigan.
Edward Keyes published The Michigan Murders in 1976
The Great Lakes Shipping Company was established in 1976 at 3965 S. State Rd. at the corner of Ellsworth & State Rd. by Dick Schubach
An unidentified baby was found dead floating in the Huron River near the Broadway Bridge on May 14, 1976.
Raja Rani at 1133 E. Huron in 1976
On May 30, 1976, Dwight Lowell Dumond passed away; he taught at the University of Michigan, 1930-1965, and wrote Origins of the Civil War in 1939 and A Biography of Anti-Slavery in American in 1961 (Lowell Papers)
The Ebola Virus was first detected in Northern Sudan in June, 1976
Teammates Victor Freeman and Dennis Lewis of Ypsilanti tied for the 1976 State Championship in the high jump with leaps of 6'9.25"
Fat Bob Taylor, the Singing Plumber, resided in Ann Arbor in 1976, but was a regular on WJR with J.P. McCarthy and regularly sang national anthems for the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings up until his death in 1995. The 5'3" aspiring opera singer with a 52" waistline was also a radio personality on WAAM
Robert Mennell was murdered on June 25, 1976 on 518 Monroe St., police extinguished a fire that almost destroyed the building, but couldn’t produce enough evidence to convict the killer.
The CN Tower at Toronto was completed June 26, 1976; it was the tallest structure in the world, 1976-2009
On July 15, 1976, 26 children, aged 5-14, were kidnapped along with their bus driver, Frank "Ed" Ray, in Chowchilla, CA after a field trip. They were held at a quarry and buried in a moving box truck for 16 hours at Livermore, CA until they escaped. Frederick Woods, James and Richard Schofield were convicted.
On July 21, 1976, Gary Gilmore was arrested; he had a long history of crime starting at the age of 14, and murdered two victims at Orem, Utah on July 19. He was executed on January 17, 1977 (The Case of Gary Gilmore)
In 1976, Mike Habat and Harvey Glaze purchased Haab's Restaurant in Ypsilanti Haab's Video
From July 29, 1976 to August 11, 1977 David Berkowitz committed the Son of Sam Murders by killing 6 and wounding 7 people
The Ann Arbor 911 System was fully operational on August 30, 1976 after implementation began June 3, 1975
Anne Katherine Carlson Cornell became the University of Michigan Women's Gymnastic Coach in 1976
Former Ann Arbor High School graduate, Doug Horning, and partner, Dave Hirth, bought Stein & Goetz from Bud Goetz and Fred Stein who began the sporting goods business in 1954; Horning and Hirth both taught and coached at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School and launched M-Den in 1976 at 315 S. Main St. (Scott Hirth in 2018)
The Hite Report came out in 1976 on female sexuality, and sold over 46 million books
The Amboy Dukes closed down State Street in 1976
Chances Are was renamed Second Chance in 1976 at 516 E. Liberty St.
Fairlane Town Center opened in Dearborn in 1976
Madonna Ciccone was dancing at the University of Michigan in 1976
The Koreagate Scandal was one of the first where foreign attempted to influence Congressmen with bribes through Tongsun Park
In 1976, the Detroit Observatory addition was demolished
Ancient and Modern Milan, 1830-1976, was published in 1976 by the Milan Area Historical Society with Arleigh N. Squires and his wife, Margaret, who served as librarian at the Middle School
Phil Hubbard won a gold medal in basketball and Phil "Flip" Boggs won a gold medal in 3 meter springboard diving at the 1976 Olympics held at Montreal, Canada; former Basketball Coach, Trish Roberts, won a silver medal in women's basketball, Gordon Downie won a bronze medal in 800 meter freestyle relay, Fernando Canales, John Daly, Alan McClatchey, and Kevin Williamson participated in swimming. Hubbard still holds the Michigan single season record of 389 rebounds in the 1976-1977 season, and has been coaching professionally since his professional basketball career, 1979-1989, ended. Boggs was a 3 Time World Diving Champion who graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1979; he died of lymphoma at the age of 40 in 1990.
The North Campus Recreation Building (NCRB) was completed in 1976
On September 9, 1976, Miss Hazel Keedle passed away; she began working at the Carnegie Library in 1922, and served as Librarian until 1965. She was instrumental in bringing "story hour" to the city. She is pictured above from September, 1938
Michigan finished 10-2 in the 1976 Football Season with a shutout of Ohio State, 22-0, in Columbus to win the Big Ten Championshp on November 20; however, the Wolverines lost in the Rose Bowl to USC, 6-14, as Charles White of USC was awarded a touchdown although he didn't possess the football when he went into the end zone with 3 minutes to go in the game with the score, 7-6. Michigan finished the season ranked #3 in the final AP Poll. Michigan spent most of the season ranked #1, but were upset by Purdue "Spoilermakers," 14-16, on November 6 at West Lafayette, IN as Bob Wood's 37 yard field goal sailed wide with 9 seconds left in the game. Michigan had it greatest season in modern history rushing the football; they averaged 345.3 yards per game on the ground with 43 rushing TDs. Rob Lytle was the team's most valuable player and finished 3rd in the Heisman Trophy voting; Calvin O'Neal led the defense with 139 tackles and was voted 1st Team All-American. Following the season, Gary Moeller left Michigan to take over the Head Coach position at Illinois. Jim Smith also earned All-American recognition. Michigan invested $250,000 in painting and improving seating at Michigan Stadium.
Goodyear's was sold to a group of Detroit investers September, 1976 with Philip B. Fisher as its new President
Frank's Nursery had locations at Maple Village on Maple Rd. and across from Arborland on Washtenaw Ave. from the mid-1970s
Roma's Hall opened at 2196 W. Stadium Blvd. at the corner of Liberty & Stadium in 1976
On October 1, 1976 Sandra Horwath put her 3 children to bed on Braeburn Circle and then disappeared. It was believed she was murdered by Gary Taylor, and buried in Onsted.
On November 2, 1976, Jimmy Carter defeated President Gerald Ford in the Presidential Election; there were over 81 million Americans who voted, and over 152 million Americans eligible to vote.
John Devine patroling the halls at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School November, 1976; he gave up patrol to become the police liaison officer in 1971. Many students knicknamed him, "Columbo."
On November 7 and 8, 1976, nearly 34 million TV viewers watched Gone With The Wind
Eck Stanger passed away on November 15, 1976; he earned a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Michigan in 1932, and worked with the Ann Arbor News, 1935-1974, as a photographer after giving up his dream to become a German teacher during the depression
On November 21, 1976, a mother abandoned her baby in a laundry room on Cram Circle moments after his birth.
On December 30, 1976, Don Riegle, was appointed to the U.S. Senate by Governor Bill Milliken to replace Phil Hart who passed away on December 26 after serving as U.S. Senator, 1959-1976; Hart earned his law degree from Michigan in 1937. Phil Hart Papers Riegle, a former Republican, graduated from the University of Michigan in 1960, and served as U.S. Senator until 1995. He was criticized for his participation in the Keating Five Banking Scandal of 1989 Riegle Papers
A serial rapist attacked 16 women, raping two in 1976; Robert Finklea was charged January, 1977 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
On January 23, 1977, Roots debuted across America depicted the history of slavery in America; the finale on January 30 was watched by over 100 million people in the U.S. Author Alex Haley came to Eastern Michigan on March 20 to discuss his book published August 17, 1976 and the TV miniseries.
On January 23, 1977, Michael Blumenthal became Secretary of the Treasury by President Carter; he was the first Secretary of the Treasury from Michigan
The vaccine for pneumonia was developed in 1977
On January 28, 1977, the Great Lakes Blizzard began
On February 9, 1977, Emerson Powrie passed away at the age of 64. Powrie earned a Bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan in 1936; he taught social studies in Flint prior to coming back to Ann Arbor in 1945 to teach at Slauson and Ann Arbor High School. He pioneered the driver's education program at Ann Arbor High School, and was Principal of the Adult Education program in the evenings. Powrie became Principal of Jones School in 1950 when Gene Maybee left to take the Tappan Principalship. Powrie became Principal at Burns Park in 1956, Wines in 1957, and Dicken in 1969; he was promoted to Deputy Superintendent in 1972. He was active in the YMCA, and became its President in 1956; he also served as President of the Ann Arbor Kiwanis Club. He was a timing official at University of Michigan football and basketball games, and served the First Methodist Church in a variety of leadership roles. His wife, Gwen, died in 1972; she was a hearing impaired teacher for Ann Arbor Public Schools at Tappan. (Powrie Papers)
On February 23, 1977, Fotomat agreed to purchase Quarry's Camera business with 5 stores in Ann Arbor; the above pic was a Fotomat store on March 19, 1975 at 207 S. State St.
On February 25, 1977, Bess Tefft passed away at the age of 61; she was President of the Ann Arbor Writers Club and taught creative writing for Ann Arbor Adult Education for 10 years. She also served as the President of Saline Area Schools Board of Education, and was editor of the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau for 25 years.
Osias Zwerdling passed away at the age of 98
Ann Arbor Pioneer HS won the State Boy's Swimming Championship in 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982 in a Sixpeat under Coach Denny Hill; pictured above is his 1978 squad
In April, 1977, Louis Belcher lost to Albert Wheeler by a single vote, 10,660 to 10,659, in the Mayoral Election; Belcher won as Mayor in a Special Election and was Mayor, 1978-1983
On April 30, 1977, Led Zepplin drew 77,000 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome (Jimmy Page remembers)
Lucky Drugs in 1977 on Main St.
Don Nehlen joined the Michigan Football Staff as Quarterbacks Coach in 1977; he was hired to teach Bo Schembechler and staff how to throw the football
Olga's Kitchen at 205 S. State St. May 25, 1977
On May 25, 1977, Star Wars premiered; the voice of Darth Vader was James Earl Jones, a 1955 University of Michigan graduate, and is pictured above sparring with Muhammad Ali in 1969
On June 11, 1977, the Ann Arbor Class of 1927 held their 50th reunion at Roma's Banquet Hall at 2196 W. Stadium Blvd.
Greg Meyer earned his degree at the University of Michigan in 1977; he was an All-American in the Steeplechase, and Big Ten Champion
On June 16, 1977, Larry Ellison founded Oracle Corporation
On July 1, 1977, Patrick Kearney was apprehended; he murdered as many as 43 victims, 1962-1977 (The Freeway Killer)
Ann Arbor Pinball History Mickey Rat's Pinball at 1217 S. University in 1977
Argiero's opened at 300 Detroit St. in 1977
Independence County Park was established on Jennings Road at Whitmore Lake in 1977
On August 4, 1977, the U.S. Department of Energy was created
On August 10, 1977, David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, was arrested; he was responsible for 6 murders in 1975
On August 15, 1977, 14 yr. old Jody Munson put on a “Lone Ranger” mask, climbed the water pump station at the corner of Crest & Buena Vista after a fight with his girlfriend and shot Dennis Donahue, a 10th grade student at St. Thomas while he was delivering newspapers. Munson then shot Dr. Haseltine who ran to treat Donahue. Haseltine could never practice medicine again.
Tee and Ski on State Rd. in 1977
Maude's opened September, 1977 at 314 S. Fourth Ave.
Michigan added varsity sports for women in softball, indoor and outdoor track, and golf with Tom Simon, Gloria Soluk, and Ken "Red" Simmons are their coaches (Simmons Timeline)
In 1977, S.S. Kresge change their name to KMart
In 1977, University of Michigan sold Willow Run Airport to Wayne County
The U.S. Post Office was built in 1977 on East Liberty
The Moveable Feast was founded in 1977 in Kerrytown, and moved to 326 W. Liberty in 1984
John Barfield launched Bartech, Inc. in 1977
Atari was introduced in 1977
The Graceful Arch was used for musical performances throughout the 1970s and 1980s during the Ann Arbor Art Fairs
The Detroit Renaissance Center opened in 1977
Gerald Ford was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1977
Voyager I was launched September 5, 1977 after Voyager II skyrocketed on August 20; the Jupiter observation phase of the mission began April 25, 1979, the Saturn observation phase on June 5, 1981, the Uranus observation phase on November 5, 1985, the Neptune observation phase on June 5, 1989, and entered Interstellar Space leaving the Milky Way Solar System August, 2012 on its way to the sun. It was equiped with a Golden Record for the possibility of communicating with "intelligent" life in the universe. The mission began in 1962 as part of the Mariner program.
Michigan finished the 1977 Football Season, 10-2, as they defeated Ohio State, 14-6, but lost to Washington in the Rose Bowl, 20-27. The Huskies went out to a 24-0 lead on the Wolverines through 3rd quarter until Rick Leach threw a 76 yard pass to Curt Stephenson for a touchdown with 5 minutes to go in the quarter. The Wolverines added two more rushing touchdowns in the 4th quarter after a Huskie field goal to end the 3rd quarter; then with the score, 20-27, Michigan drove to the Husky red zone at the 19, Leach threw a pass just off the fingertips of Ralph Clayton in the end zone. On the next play, Stanley Edwards ran out of bounds at the 8 yard line with 1:28 left in the game. On 1st down and Goal, instead of running the ball, Leach threw right after faking left to an open Stanley Edwards at the 3 yard line; the ball hit his hands, bounced off his helmet, and the ball was intercepted by Linebacker Michael Jackson of Washington to end the potential game tying drive. Michigan also was shut out by Minnesota, 0-16, on October 22 earlier in the season when they were ranked #1; they finished the season ranked #9 in the AP Poll.
A&P Store at 217 N. Maple Rd. in 1977
The Casa Nova Restaurant closed on Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti December, 1977
January 4, 1978 in Ypsilanti City Hall Huron St. near Michigan
On January 16, 1978, Archibald Hall, also known as Roy Fontaine, was apprehended; he murdered at least 5 victims (Roy Fontaine: The Deadly Butler)
January 25-26, 1978 unloaded nearly 14 inches-Great Blizzard of 1978
Catherine McClary on January 22, 1978; she was first elected to the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners in 1974 at the age of 22, and has been the Washtenaw County Treasurer, 1997-2017
On January 28, 1978, Greg Meyer ran 1 mile in 3:59.1
On February 12, 1978, Ted Bundy was recaptured; he confessed to at least 30 murders, 1974-1978, and was suspected for many others. He died in Florda State Prison in 1989. (Ted Bundy, The Serial Killer)
The vaccine for meningitis was developed in 1978
The Ypsi-Ann Drive In closed in 1978
Fleetwood Diner in 1978
The Washtenaw County Jail was moved from Downtown Ann Arbor to Hogback Rd. in Pittsfield Township in 1978
Rodney Holman of Ypsilanti won the 1977 and 1978 State Wrestling Championships at 191 lbs.; Holman went on to play football in the NFL for the Cincinati Bengals and Detroit Lions with 3 Pro Bowls appearances
On April 1, 1978, Ann Arbor Federal Savings was renamed Great Lakes Federal Savings
On April 2, 1978, Dallas premiered; it was the most popular television show in America, 1980-1984, and continued for 14 seasons and 357 episodes until 1991
Louis Belcher, a 1962 Eastern Michigan University graduate, Production and Sales Training Manager at Ford Motor Co., won a special election in 1978 to be elected Mayor of Ann Arbor and served through 1985 after being a councilman, 1974-1978; he is pictured above with his daughter, Stacy, and Romie Orr, the wife of Michigan Basketball Coach Johnny Orr. Romie taught physical education at Tappan, Forsythe and Scarlett Middle Schools for 13 years until she moved with her husband to Iowa State in 1980.
Sergeant Robert Aeillo of the Washtenaw County Sheriff at the Dexter Sub-Station April, 1978
On April 27, 1978, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan; it was estimated that 850,000 to 2 million civilians died and over 5 million were displaced in the conflict from 1978-1989
The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, a 1967 University of Michigan mathematics doctorate with an IQ of 167, began a series of attacks on May 25, 1978 at Northwestern University. These attacks continued until he was finally arrested on April 3, 1996 at Lincoln, MT
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum was founded in 1978; it was the former Fire House that was erected in 1882
The Ann Arbor Summer Festival was incorporated in 1978
Jeffrey Dahmer began a killing spree on June 18, 1978 that claimed 17 victims in the Milwaukee, WI area until July 19, 1991; he was murdered in prison on November 28, 1994 (Jeffrey Dahmer, The Milwaukee Cannibal)
On July 15, 1978, Ypsilanti began their Heritage Festival
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair July, 1978
William Aparicio murdered Donald Koos on July 30, 1978 at the University of Michigan NPI (Neuro Psychiatric Institute) where both were employees.
When Orville Hubbard left office as Dearborn's mayor in 1978, the city had a population of 90,000, but only 20 African-American residents. Hubbard was Mayor of Dearborn, 1942-1978, and ran for Mayor on "keeping Negroes out" of the city. (The Ghost that still Haunts Dearborn)
In 1978, Madonna dropped out at the University of Michigan where she studied dance; she moved to New York where she pursued a music career, and released her first single, Everybody, on October 6, 1982. Her first album was released July, 1983. Holiday was released September 7, 1983, and her second album yielded Borderline and Lucky Star on February 15, 1984 as she also produced her first music video. In 2016, her estimated worth is over $650 million. Her daughter, Lourdes, currently attends the University of Michigan.
The Michigan Beverage Container Act of 1978 provided a 10 cent container return
Mountain Jack's was built in 1978 at 300 S. Maple Rd. near Westgate; it is now The Quarter Bistro
Big Boy was established at Chelsea August, 1978
Ray Collins, owner of the Blue Front for five decades dies on August 21, 1978 at the age of 78
Saline Fair in 1978
The University of Michigan established its Athletic Hall of Honor in 1978 with Benny Oosterbaan, Tom Harmon, Bill Freehan, Cazzie Russell, Gerald Ford, and Bob Ufer as its first inductees
Don Canham was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1978
Dale Bahr took over as Michigan Wrestling Coach September, 1978 after the The Longest Coaching Search in Michigan Athletic History
Michigan finished the 1978 Football Season, 10-2, with 4 shutouts and wins over Notre Dame, 28-14, in the renewal of the series for the first game since 1943 plus a 14-3 win over Ohio State, but losses to Michigan State, 15-24, and USC in the Rose Bowl, 10-17. The Spartans and Wolverines tied for the conference championship, but Michigan went to the Rose Bowl because Michigan State was on probation for NCAA rules violations. Michigan was ranked #5 in the AP Poll to end the season. Rick Leach ended his Michigan football career with 82 touchdowns with 34 rushing TDs, 6,460 yards in total offense; he later was drafted by the Detroit Tigers and played professional baseball, 1979-1990.
Taxi premiered on September 12, 1978; it endured 5 seasons with 114 episodes
On October 5, 1978, the Rule of 72 passed for release of potentially sensitive information from the U.S. Census Bureau data
Pope John Paul II was coronated on October 16, 1978; he passed away on April 2, 2005
Billy Hardesty Murders October 18-19, 1978; he was 21
Shakey Jake entertains on The Diag in 1978
Goodyear's celebrated its 90th anniversary in Ann Arbor in 1978
November 18, 1978 Jim Jones led 918 people to a mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana (The Jonestown Massacre)
On November 20, 1978, Dan White murdered Harvey Milk and George Moscone, Mayor and Supervisor of San Francisco; White was convicted of manslaughter and released afer serving 5 years, and later ended his life on October 21, 1985 (Dan White)
On December 21, 1978, John Wayne Gacy was arrested; he murdered at least 33 people, 1972-1978, and died in prison in 1994 (John Gacy: Mass Murderer)
On December 29, 1978, Woody Hayes punched Clemson Nose Guard, Charlie Bauman, in the throat starting a bench-clearing brawl at the Gator Bowl after an interception; Hayes was dismissed as Buckeye Football Coach the next day, but remained a teacher of military history at Ohio State until his death on March 12, 1987. Hayes won 5 national championships, 13 Big Ten Conference titles, and escalated the Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry during his tenure, 1951-1978.
On January 12, 1979, Kenneth Bianchi was apprehended; Bianchi and his cousein, Angelo Buono, were The Hillside Strangers, and murdered 10 people, 1977-1978. (The Hillside Stranglers)
John and his son, J. Larry Goetz, moved Goetzcraft Printing to Ann Arbor's Industrial Park at 975 Phoenix Drive into a 12,000 sq.ft. facility
On February 2, 1979, the Prince of Punk, Sid Vicious, and leader of the British group, Sex Pistols, died; he was accused 2nd degree murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen. Some believe may have committed suicide in New York while on bail, but his death remains a mystery.
Ann Arbor Pioneer HS Girl's Swimming won the State Championship in 1979; it was the first Girl's State Championship since Title IX helped produce Girl's Varsity Sports in 1973
Edwards Brothers expanded and acquired a new facility in Lillington, North Carolina in 1979 which opened in 1983
The State Theater was renovated February, 1979
The "Moral Majority" was founded by Baptist Minister, Jerry Falwell, in 1979
Tim Fagan of Ann Arbor Huron won the State Wrestling Championship at 145 lbs. in 1979; he went on to wrestle at the University of Michigan, and was voted Captain for the 1982-1983 season. He was the last Ann Arborite to be voted Michigan Wrestling Captain; other Ann Arbor graduates to be voted Wolverine Wrestling Captain included Art Mosier, Bill Courtright, Bill Stapp, Mike Rodriquez, Dennis Fitzgerald, and Bill Petoskey.
Mark Churella won his 3rd NCAA Championship in wrestling, 1977-1979; he was Head Wrestling Coach at UNLV, 1979-1984, and has been an Assistant and Volunteer Coach at Michigan while owning his own insurance agency. He was inducted into the Michigan Hall of Honor in 1996 and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1999, and won the Ufer Award in 2012.
March 28, 1979 3 Mile Island Nuclear Disaster
The March 29, 1979 deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment passed without enough states ratifying it, there were only 35 of the necessary 38 states who ratified it; Phyllis Schafly helped to defeat the amendment with a rigorous media campaign she and other conservatives began in 1972
On April 8, 1979, All in the Family, the most popular American TV Show of the 1970s, drew over 40.2 million TV viewers
Students at a Regent's Meeting April 19, 1979
Eastern Michigan University established their Historical Preservation Program in the Department of Geography and Geology in 1979
Michigan State won their first NCAA Basketball Championship in 1979 behind Magic Johnson
On May 5, 1979, Raymond Lee Harvey was arrested in Los Angeles for an attempt to assassinate President Carter
Ann Arbor High School graduate, Howdy Holmes, raced in his first Indianapolis 500 in 1979 with a 7th place finish; he would go on the race in the event six more times with his highest finish in 6th place in 1983, and took the 2nd pole position in the 1984 event. The above pic is from 1978.
Jeff Herndon won the 1979 State Championship in the 120 Yard High Hurdles with a time of 13.8; Dave Elliott set an Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Record when he won the State Championship in the High Jump with a leap of 7'0"
The Dexter-Ann Arbor Run was inaugurated in 1974 with 195 competitors; Michigan Cross Country Coach, Ron Warhurst, finished 5th in the race, and the race has thousands of participants every year. The pic above was from 1979. Ann Arbor is considered a Runner's Paradise The Ann Arbor Track Club was founded in 1968
On June 22, 1979, 4 defendents were acquitted in the Thorpe Affair including Jeremy Thorpe, leader of the Liberal Party iin the United Kingdom (Secret Lives: Jeremy Thorpe)
Michigan elevated cross country for women as a varsity sport in 1979 with Red Simmons as coach
On July 12, 1979, Judge Charles Joiner invoked the Ann Arbor Decision in a case for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Children vs. Ann Arbor School District in regards to the teaching of Black English or Ebonics; Betty Davis and three of her children, Carolyn, Tyrone, and Jacqueline were plaintiffs in the case filed July 19, 1979. The district spent over $210,000 on the case, and decided not to appeal in a 5-4 school board vote.
Chelsea Fair in 1979
The Magic Pan moved into Briarwood in 1979; it is later became Ruby Tuesday, and is now the California Pizza Kitchen
Creative Solutions was founded in Dexter in 1979; it was purchased in 1997 by Thomson, and is now Thomson-Reuters
The Dascola Brothers in 1979: Ernie, Patsy, and Dominic with son, Bob
The University of Michigan inducted 11 more members into its Athletic Hall of Honor including Fielding Yost, Ray Fisher, Willie Heston, George Sisler, Adolph Schultz, Charles Fonville, DeHart Hubbard, Ron Kramer, Rudy Tomjanovich, Fritz Crisler, and Chuck Kocsis
Michigan finished the 1979 Football Season, 8-4, after their 4-Year Starter, Rick Leach, graduated. They lost to North Carolina, 15-17, in the Gator Bowl after John Wangler left the game with a torn ACL knee injury from a hit by Lawrence Taylor. One of the highlights of the season was a Wangler pass to Anthony Carter on the last play of the game to break a 21-21 tie with Indiana, and give the Wolverines a 27-21 victory on October 27. Michigan lost to Purdue, 21-24, and Ohio State, 15-18, and Notre Dame, 10-12, and finished the year ranked #18. Ron Simpkins graduated in 1979 after accummulating a record 516 tackles, 1976-1979, as Michigan's Middle Linebacker; he had a record 174 tackles in the 1977 season. Curtis Greer was another All-American on the 1979 squad.
(Michigan Football Uniform Timeline, 1970-1979)
James "Doc" Counsilman becomes the oldest person to swim the English Channel at the age of 58 on September 17, 1979 (Documentary)
On October 7, 1979, the U.S. Department of Education was created
On October 8, 1979, the Dalai Lama came to speak at Ann Arbor; he stayed at the Inglis House
Smuggler's Inn opened at 3150 Boardwalk October, 1979 across from Briarwood for $300,000; there were about 70 Smuggler's Inns across America at that time, some with discos
November 4, 1979, 52 Hostages were held for 444 days at U.S. Embassy at Tehran, Iran; Ayatollah Khomeni held the hostages as a result of the Carter Administration offering he and his family "safe haven" in the United States when he fled Iran on January 16, 1979 during the revolution. The Shah died July 27, 1980 at the age of 60 after ruling Iran, 1941-1979 (How Carter lost Iran)
Drake's November, 1979
On November 15, 1979, Anne Hinshaw Wing said "goodbye" to Ann Arbor after a stroke as she left to reside with her son in Colorado Springs; she graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1919 and the University of Michigan as an English major, and wrote 200 articles in the Ann Arbor News under the headings, "The County Beautiful," and "Leaves from a Country Sketch Book."
Carol Willits Freeman published Of Dixboro: Lest We Forget December, 1979
Paul McCartney composed Wonderful Christmas Time in 1979
By 1980, divorce rates were 52% in America; more marriages failed than succeeded, and the rate remained at 50% in 1985.

Ann Arbor Police Files: The 1980s (Ann Arbor population in 1980 was 107,969 (7th largest in Michigan), 264,748 in Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti 24,031, Saline 6,483, Chelsea 3,816, Milan 4,182, Dexter 1,524, Manchester 1,686, 9.2 million in Michigan, and 226 million in the USA; Detroit moves down to the 6th largest city in America (Houston moved to #5) with 1.2 million with 34% White and 63% Black) Detroit Drug Wars Heroin and the 20th Century Detroit Mafia 20th Census of the United States. The University of Michigan enrolled 1438 and graduated 1213 African-American students, 1970-1979.

Period	Enrolled	Graduated	Percentage
1817-1899	96	60	62.50%
1900-1909	108	33	30.56%
1910-1919	156	76	48.72%
1920-1929	319	110	34.48%
1930-1939	927	357	38.51%
1940-1949	1527	650	42.57%
1950-1959	1489	959	64.41%
1960-1969	1590	852	53.58%
1970-1979	1438	1213	84.35%
1980-1989	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990-1999	n/a	n/a	n/a
2000-2009	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010-2019	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020-2023	n/a	n/a	n/a
Totals	7650	4310	56.34%

Social Security examined over 37.7 million births from 1980-1989, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	Michael	663,690	Jessica	469,472
2	Christopher	554,859	Jennifer	440,859
3	Matthew	458,955	Amanda	369,716
4	Joshua	396,570	Ashley	352,171
5	David	383,677	Sarah	272,607
6	James	356,428	Stephanie	218,139
7	Daniel	345,478	Melissa	217,903
8	Robert	321,655	Nicole	210,477
9	John	321,111	Elizabeth	198,965
10	Joseph	299,417	Heather	191,859

Walter Hill at the Ann Arbor Community Center January 27, 1980; he was the Director from 1961-1991 (Hill Obituary)
On January 25, 1980, BET-Black Entertainment Television was launched
On January 25, 1980, Fire losses were estimated at $460,000 at a building at 3715 Jackson Rd. rented to Gelman Sciences, Arcanum, Industrial Tectonics, Sincar, and Legal Management Systems; it is owned by Herman Weber
On February 22, 1980, the Miracle on Ice occured when TEAM USA defeated Russia, 4-3, and then went on to capture the gold medal at the Winter Olympics
On February 25, 1980, Poet Robert Hayden passed away; he was born Asa Bundy Sheffey in Detroit in 1913, and enrolled at the University of Michigan in 1941 while completing his degree in 1942 after earning his first degree at Wayne State University in 1936. He taught a few years at Michigan, then returned in 1969 after serving as a Professor at Fisk University, 1946-1968.
On March 10, 1980, Jean Harris, Headmistress of The Madiera School for girls at McLean, Virginia, murdered Cardiologist Herman Tarnower, author of The Great Scarsdale Diet, after a 14 year relationship. Her sentence was commuted in 1992, and she passed away in 2012. (Jean Harris)
Johnny Orr left the University of Michigan March, 1980 after 12 seasons to coach at Iowa State; the Cyclones offered Orr a $45,000 annual salary compared to the measly $33,665 salary he made for the Wolverines. He coached for 14 more seasons. His assistant, Bill Frieder, become Michigan's new Basketball Coach.
The Ideal Scout Statue was erected at the Boy Scouts of American Sauk Trail Office in 1980 at 1719 Huron Parkway.; the statue was designed by Dr. Robert Tait McKenzie in 1937, and erected at several locations around the country
The Osborne Mill Preserve was created in 1980 on Delhi Road (Hidden Gems)
Carl Eugene Watts murdered at least 22 victims with 100+ possible, 1974-1982, including at least 3 women in Ann Arbor in 1980
Serial murders began on April 20, 1980 with Shirley Small found stabbed to death at 2820 Page St.
Saddam Hussein was awarded the Key to the City of Detroit by Mayor Coleman Young in 1980 after giving $250,000 to Jacob Yasso of the Chaldean Sacret Heart Church in 1979
The Quebec Referendum on May 20, 1980 upheld English as the language of the Canadian Province by a 60-40 vote
Pac-Man was released May 22, 1980
Lord & Taylor moved into Briarwood in 1980
By 1980, there were only 50 gas stations in Ann Arbor; there were 87 in 1950
Andreas Laut of Dexter won the 1980 Class B State Championship in the 200 Meter Dash with a time of 21.5
Ann Arbor Huron won their 4th, 5th and 6th State Championships in 1980, 1981 and 1983 in Boy's Tennis under Coach Gordon Boettcher
Oosterbaan Field House was constructed in 1980 at 1202 S. State St.
In 1980, Japan became the World's Largest Automobile Manufacturer
The Pantree Restaurant opened at 330 E. Liberty St. June, 1980
Charles Diggs Jr. resigned as U.S. Congressional Representative from Michigan on June 3, 1980, and served 14 months in prison after conviction for mail fraud on October 7, 1978; Diggs attended the University of Michigan
On June 17, 1980, the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act provided for foster care, adoption assistance and aid for dependent children
On July 1, 1980, William Corbett became Ann Arbor's New Police Chief and Walter Krasny retired after 40 years of service; Krasny was hired in 1939, promoted to detective in 1946, sergeant in 1948, lieutenant in 1951, captain in 1960, and deputy chief in 1962 beore becoming Chief in 1966. Corbett was the first Ann Arbor Police Chief to be hired outside of the department; he served over 20 years with the Detroit Police Department
On July 16, 1980, a bad storm ripped Washtenaw County with over 45,000 losing power
James "Doc" Counsilman, former Ohio State swimmer, 1940-1942, won his 20th Big Ten Championship in a row in 1980 for the Indiana Hoosiers; his record of 23 Big Ten Titles still stands as the most of any Big Ten Coach in any sport after he retired in 1990. Michigan Women's Gymnastics Coach, Bev Plocki, tied his record in 2018.
Canadian and former Michigan Economic Professor, Harold Shapiro, became Michigan's 10th President in 1980 after Law Professor Allan Smith served as Interim President in 1979
On September 3, 1980, Independent John Anderson came to speak in Ann Arbor
The 1980 Heatwave and Drought caused $20 million in damage and killed 1700 people
President Jimmy Carter ordered a boycott of the 1980 Olympics at Moscow, Russia due to their military invasion of Afghanistan; Michigan Olympic Team members included Mark Johnson for wrestling, Barb Weinstein, Chris Seufert, and Kevin Machemer for diving, Mark Gorski and Tom Schuler for cycling, and Carl Schueler for race walking. Andrew Bruce competed in track, Fernando Canales and Kevin Williamson in swimming.
The University of Michigan inducted 11 more members into it Athletic Hall of Honor including Cliff Keen, Matt Mann, Benny Friedman, Vic Heyliger, Dick Degner, Eddie Tolan, Barry McKay, John Fischer, John Townsend, and Buck Giles
Michigan finished the 1980 Football Season, 10-2, with Bo's first Rose Bowl victory over Washington, 23-6, after 5 losses in previous Rose Bowls. Michigan lost to Notre Dame, 27-29, on a 51 yard field goal by Harry Oliver after taking a 27-26 lead with 41 seconds to go when a tipped pass from Butch Woolfolk was caught by Craig Dunaway for a touchdown which appeared to give the Wolverines the win. Michigan lost to South Carolina, 17-14, the following week, but rallied after the two losses to defeat Ohio State, 9-3, to win the Big Ten Championship and finish the season ranked #4 in the AP Poll. Co-Captain Andy Cannavino finished his career with 289 tackles; he is pictured next to Co-Captain and All-American Center George Lilja.
Gerald R. Ford Library was completed in 1980, and dedicated on April 27, 1981; the Gerald R. Ford Museum opened in Grand Rapids September, 1981
Storm on July 16, 1980 caused millions in damage, blackout, and power outages
The vaccine for Hepatitis B was developed in 1980; the Hepatitis A vaccine was developed in 1992
Misery Index reached an all-time high at 21.98% (Unemployment+Inflation Rate)
Republican National Convention was held in Detroit July 14-17, 1980
WCBN in 1980; the student-run radio station began in Ann Arbor in 1972
Rudolph Steiner School opened for grades 1-4 on September 4, 1980 in a 3 room building behind the Cobblestone Farm (The Steiner School)
On October 3, 1980, Bruce Springsteen performed at Crisler Arena; Bob Seger came and they performed an encore duet
The Dalai Lama came to Ann Arbor on October 7, 1979; he stayed at the Inglis House
On October 30, 1980, the Abscam Scandal broke when Senator Harrison Williams and 30 other officials including 6 U.S. Congressmen were indicted from a sting operation by the FBI from February, 1978
On November 4, 1980, Ronald Reagan defeated President Jimmy Carter and Independent John Anderson in the Presidential Election; there were over 86 million Americans who voted, and nearly 164 million Americans eligible to vote.
Four Ann Arbor students, Sloane Elizabeth Staples, Willie Randall, Michelle Ann Miller, and James Harvey Millar, died on a trip near Osseneke State Park at Alpena in an automobile accident on November 8, 1980
In November, 1980, IBM awarded a contract to Microsoft to provide an operating system for their new computer. Microsoft Windows was released November, 1985.
On November 21, 1980, there were over 41 million TV viewers watching Dallas on CBS
On December 8, 1980 John Lennon was assassinated by Mark David Chapman (Mark Chapman and the Killing of John Lennon)
On December 21, 1980, Sunny von Bulow slipped into a vegetative state during Christmas celebrations with family; her husband, Claus, was later convicted in 1982 of attempted murder, but those convictions were overturned in 1984 (Von Bulow)
Peoples Rights Rally January 1, 1981
On January 2, 1981, Peter Sutcliffe was arrested; he was responsible for murdering at least 13 people, 1975-1980, and known as The Yorkshire Ripper. He died in prison in 2020.
Dynasty premiered on January 12, 1981; it was the most popular television show in America in 1985, and continued to May 11, 1989 with 220 episodes over 9 seasons
Chuck Berry performed in Ann Arbor on January 12, 1981 with Bob "Boogie" Baldori at the Second Chance
China Garden restaurant on 3035 Washtanaw Ave. was held up by two men with shotguns; 20 people were robbed on January 24, 1981.
On March 7, 1981, Randall Woodfield was apprehended; he murdered as many as 44 victims, 1980-1981 (The I5 killer)
Craig Petoskey won the 1981 State Wrestling Championship at 145 lbs.
On March 30, 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley Jr. 69 days after his inauguration; Hinckley claimed he was trying to impress actress Jodie Foster who acted in Taxi Driver, his movie obsession
Michigan left the WCHA in 1981 after being a member since 1951, and joined the CCHA in hockey
Michigan dropped Synchronized Swimming as a varsity sport in 1981
Arborland changed their shopping venue from an outdoor mall to an indoor mall from April, 1980 to June, 1981
A firebomb was thrown into the 6th floor hallway at Bursley Hall on April 18, 1981 by Leo Kelly Jr.; Kelly shot and murdered two students, Edward Siwik and Douglas McGreaham. (Bursley Tragedy)
May, 1981, Paintball began
On May 29, 1981, Jean Paul Slusser, University of Michigan Art Professor, passed away at the age of 94; he taught at Michigan for 36 years until retiring in 1957, and was the first Director of the Museum of Art in 1946 (Slusser Papers)
The AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) virus was first reported on June 5, 1981; it has killed over 25 million and over 38 million were afflicted with the disease in 2018
On June 21, 1981, Wayne Williams was arrested; the Atlanta Child Killer was believed to have murdered 30 children (Wayne Williams)
The Legault Triplets at Farrell's Ice Cream in Briarwood June, 1981
The Blue Front at State St. & Packard July, 1981
The law firm, Hooper Hathaway, initally established in 1895 by Frank Stivers acquired Muehlig's at 126 S. Main St. on July 11, 1981
On July 29, 1981, Lady Diana Spencer wed Prince Charles of Wales; there were over 1 billion people who witnessed the event on television
Diane and Michael Hough purchased Ivory Photo in 1981
On August 19, 1981, Food Mart opened a new grocery store at 6135 Ann Arbor-Saline Road in Lodi Township, The Lodi Food Mart; it was formerly Lodi Hardware and Party Shoppe
Nellie Mae Varner was elected University of Michigan Regent, 1981-1997, after serving as Political Science Professor, 1968-1979
On August 19, 1981, Midland Valley Mechanical defeated The Farm of Madison, Wisconsin, 2-1, in the longest fast pitch softball game in ISC history that lasted 34 innings over 7 hours and 26 minutes; Peter Finn, 20, pitched all 34 innings with 64 strikeouts, and allowed one run, 9 hits and 6 walks to earn the win.
Howell High School was completed August, 1981 at a cost of $26 million, the most expensive high school constructed at that time
On August 31, 1981, a sniper attack by Greg Sharp (pictured above) and Paul Meyer, a 1981 Ann Arbor Huron HS grad, on M-14 in Superior Township fired 200 shots on 15 vehicles
Harry Kipke, Albert, Alvin, Francis Wistert, Ed George, Newt Loken, Thomas Trueblood, Willis Ward, Wally Weber, Paul Goebel, Harry Holiday, and John Sherf were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1981
Frank Beckmann began broadcasting Michigan Football games in 1981-2013
Cliff Keen, Willis Ward, and Bill Freehan became the 19th, 20th and 21st members from the University of Michigan to be inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame; Keen coached Ward on the Wolverine football squad in the early 1930s
Michigan finished the 1981 Football Season, 9-3, with losses to Wisconsin, 14-21, Iowa, 7-9, and Ohio State, 9-14 after starting the season as the #1 ranked team in preseason. The Wolverines finished the season ranked #12 in the AP Poll after a 33-14 win over UCLA in the Bluebonnet Bowl. Iowa went to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1959 as they did not have to play Ohio State, but lost to Washington, 0-28. Kurt Becker earned recognition as an All-American; he later blocked for Walter Payton and the Chicago Bears.
Mitchell Field was dedicated September, 1981
Old Ann Arbor Town (second edition) was published by Great Lakes Federal Savings in 1981; Hazel Proctor, President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society, was the editor
On September 19, 1981, the Solidarity Day March at Washington, DC drew over 260,000 people after President Reagan fired over 12,000 air traffic controllers
On October 6, 1981, Chrysler announced that it would shut down it Scio Township plant by July, 1982, and relocate its 700 employees to Huntsville, Alabama (400) and other Metro Detroit locations (300)
In October, 1981, Bruce Kimball was hit head-on by a drunken driver; he broke every bone in his face, broke his left leg, had his spleen removed, and his liver was lacerated. He returned to diving 9 months later.
On November 17, 1981, Laura and Luke's wedding on General Hospital had an audience of over 30 million television viewers
Billboard Top Pop Hits of 1981
Sgt. Peppers General Store at 1028 East University in 1982
On January 23, 1982, Dan Heikkinen ran 1 mile in 3:59.05
Millenial Generation Era Began in 1982
Medicaid was born in 1982
Wystan Stevens showed off his historical Ann Arbor postcards in 1982
On January 15, 1982, Texas A&M offered Bo Schembechler their Head Football Coach position for $3 million over 10 years. Don Canham was able to retain Schembechler with the financial help and support of Tom Monahan. Bill McCartney left the Wolverine Football Staff to become the new Colorado Buffalo Head Coach on June 9.
On February 1, 1982, Late Night with David Letterman was launched on NBC; Letterman moved to CBS on August 30, 1993 for Late Show with David Letterman
On February 7, 1982, James Baugh and Ted Heusel inspect the new computer technology at WPAG
On February 16, 1982, Alvin and Floyd Neff celebrated 50 years with their newstand at the Nickels Arcade; Floyd began the newstand in 1933
Crazy Wisdom Book Store opened March, 1982 at 206 N. Fourth Ave.
Jamie McNaughton of Ann Arbor Huron won the 1982 State Wrestling Championship at 112 lbs.; his father, James, won the title at 95 lbs. in 1955, and both wrestled at the University of Michigan
On March 15, 1982, Zingerman's opened
Anti-Nazi Demonstration March 16-21, 1982, October 20, 1982, they returned in 1983 and 1984.
Dooley's was always a popular destination on St. Patrick's Day as shown here on March 17, 1982
Huron River Flood, March 22, 1982
William Hackett barricaded himself on 314 S. First on March 30, 1982.
In 1982, Little Caesar's owner, Mike Ilitch, purchased the Detroit Red Wings for $8 billion
On April 5, 1982, Tom Brokaw became Co-Anchor on NBC Nightly News, and became sole Anchor on September 5, 1983; he continued through December 1, 2004
Bruce Madej was hired as Sports Information Director in 1982; he replaced John Humenik
On May 3, 1982 the first softball game was played at Alumni Field
Jim Hess led Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard to its 2nd State Class D Softball Championship in 1982 with a 9-2 win over Gaylord St. Mary; the Shamrocks also won in 1979 under Hess' leadership defeating Morenci, 6-5
Penny Neer won the National Championship in the Discus June, 1982; she earned 8 varsity letters at Michigan in basketball, track and softball, and later qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team in 1992 in the discus.
On June 12, 1982, an Anti-Nuclear March at New York Central Park drew over 1 million people
Lisa Bonder of Saline turned Tennis Professional June 21, 1982 at the age of 16; he earned 4 career titles, and rose to the #9 Women's Tennis Player in the World by August 20, 1984. Later, she married twice including to Billionaire Kirk Kerkorkian in 1999 for 28 days; Bonder claimed that her daughter, Kira, was Kerkorkian's daughter and demanded $100,000 per month in child support. DNA tests proved she was the daughter of Bonder's boyfriend, Steve Bing.
Cunningham Drug stores closed its 29 store chain on June 30, 1982, and re-opened as Apex Drugs including 3 stores in Ann Arbor at Arborland, Georgtown and Plymouth Malls; three years later, in 1985, most of those drug stores were sold to Perry Drugs, founded in Pontiac in 1957
Former University of Michigan student and social activist, Marge Piercy, published Braided Lives in 1982
James Henry was hired as an Assistant Track Coach in 1981, and was promoted to Head Track Coach in 1982 for women
Mike Leach became the first unseeded player to win the Men's NCAA Championship in tennis in 1982
Brian Eisner's Michigan Tennis Team captured their 16th Big Ten Championship in a row in 1982
Maude's Restaurant July 23, 1982 at 314 S. Fourth St.; it opened in 1977, and closed in 1998
On July 30, 1982, Charles Hatcher was apprehended; he murdered at least 16 victims, 1961-1982, with a life of crime since 1949 (Charles Ray Hatcher)
On August 12, 1982, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a meager 777 nearing levels from January, 1964
Ann Arbor High School graduate Bob Westfall, Benjamin "Bud" Chamberlain, Julius Franks, William Watson, Ernie Vick, Robert Brown, Jack Tompkins, Ed Schalon, Marcus Plant, and Ralph Aigler were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1982
Bob Ufer was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1982
Michigan finished the 1982 Football season, 8-4, as the won the Big Ten Championship, but lost to UCLA twice in the Rose Bowl, 14-24, and 27-31, at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines also lost to Notre Dame, 23-27, and Ohio State, 14-24. Michigan was unranked in the Top 20 of the AP Poll, but came in at #15 in the UPI Coaches Poll. Anthony Carter was Big Ten Player of the Year, and finished 4th in the Heisman Trophy voting; he played for the Michigan Panthers in 1983 who won the USFL Championship behind his 9 reception and 179 yard performance including the winning 48 yard TD pass from Bobby Hebert. Carter was NFL All-Pro in 1977 and 1978. Bubba Paris also earned All-American recognition. Michigan installed All-Pro Turf at Michigan Stadium.
USA Today launched its first issue on September 15, 1982
Cheers debuted September 20, 1982; it beame the most popular television show in America in 1991, and continued 11 seasons with 275 episodes through May 20, 1993
Family Ties premiered on September 22, 1982; it lasted 7 seasons with 176 episodes
The Chicago Tylenol murders started on September 29, 1982 (The Tylenol Murders)
The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority was initiated in 1982 following the 1975 State of Michigan Municipalities Act (1982 Plan) The Ann Arbor DDA District encompasses all or part of 67 city blocks, or approximately 271 acres. Of this total, 80 acres are public rights-of-way, 72 acres are in public use, 42 acres contain University of Michigan properties, and approximately 1/3 of the DDA District is contained within an historic district. There were 1,215 businesses operating at that time.
Parker Mill became a National Historic Site in 1982, and a Washtenaw County Park in 1984; it was originally built in 1873 on Geddes Road and Earhart Road
Smuggler's Inn became Bombay Bicycle Club in 1982 at 3105 Boardwalk across from Briarwood
Louise Koebnick, 84, was murdered on October 1, 1982 after Florence Bell, 91, in January, 1982. Michael Harris, a serial rapist and murderer, was finally arrested February, 2001 after DNA technology helped convict him.
On October 13, 1982, Women's Liberation leader, Gloria Steinem, came to the Power Center to speak with Novelist, Alice Walker, who wrote The Color Purple and feminist writer, Kate Millett
Kyle Johnson, a convicted murdered, escaped from Huron Valley Prison on October 22, 1982; he was apprehended in one of the biggest manhunts ever in Washtenaw County at the Shopp home on Pontiac Trail.
On November 3, 1982, Ray Lyle Fisher passed away at the age of 95; he coached the University of Michigan baseball team, 1921-1958, and his teams won 637 games, and he was the winningest coach at Michigan, 1930-2002. His 1953 squad won the NCAA Championship, and his teams won 14 Big Ten Championships in 38 seasons. He also coached football at Michigan, 1926-1945, and basketball, 1926-1941. The Vermont Schoolmaster came to Ann Arbor in 1921 after playing major league baseball for the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds, 1910-1920, and was considered one of the best baseball pitchers in his era ending his career with 100 wins and an ERA of 2.82. He received a lifetime "ban" and was "blacklisted" by major league baseball in 1921; it wasn't overturned until 1980 by Bowie Kuhn. As a result, he was never inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame that began in 1936, but he was recognized by 1936 inductee, Ty Cobb, and 1937 inductee, Nap Lajoie, as one of the best pitchers they ever faced.
University of Michigan Regents in 1983
The University of Michigan purchased the vacant 27 acre site on Green Rd. for $1.6 million January, 1983 that was made available when Bendix left in 1975
The Winds of War Mini-Series on February 6-13, 1983 was seen by over 34 million TV viewers across America
On February 9, 1983, Dennis Nilsen was arrested; he murdered as many as 15 victims, 1978-1983 (Dennis Nilsen)
On February 12, 1983, Brian Diemer ran a 3:59.93 for 1 mile
On February 28, 1983, the final episode of MASH drew nearly 106 million viewers; it was the most viewers for a U.S. event since the Neil Armstrong walk on the moon July, 1969, and the most until the Super Bowl February 7, 2010
Gunther Knoblich of Ann Arbor Huron won the 1983 State Wrestling Championship at 167 lbs.; Keith Gore of Ypsilanti won the state title at 126 lbs.
Mike Abbott, a 1972 Ann Arbor Pioneer HS graduate, began Abbott's Landscape on Scio Church Road April, 1983 after graduating from Michigan State in 1978; he opened Abbott's Nursery in 1985
The first genetically modified food began in 1983 although commercial sales of GMOs didn't begin until 1994
On March 27-30, 1983, The Thorn Birds Mini-Series was watched by over 35 million TV viewers across America
On April 11, 1983, John Briley, 1950 University of Michigan graduate, earned an Oscar for Screenwriting for the movie, Ghandi
Inside The Whiffletree April, 1983
Lela Duff passed away on April 27, 1983 at the age of 91
60 Minutes became the most popular television show in America in 1983 after starting on September 24, 1968; it was also the most popular in 1980, and consistently ranked in the Top 5 to Top 10 from 1977-2000
On May 14, 1983, Randy Kraft was apprehended; he murdered as many as 67 victims in Michigan, California, and Oregon, 1971-1983. (The Scorecard Killer)
On May 26, 1983, Federal District Court Judge, Charles Joiner, ruled the children of Viola Gregg Liuzzo could proceed with their $2 million civil suit filed in 1975 against the FBI in the March 25, 1965 shooting of their mother; the FBI knew of a Klu Klux Klan plot with three others to shoot civil rights activists, and protected Gary Thomas Rowe because they granted him immunity since he was a FBI informer. The Gregg family moved to Ypsilanti in 1941, and Viola resided in Detroit after marrying Anthony Liuzzo where she took classes at Wayne State, joined the First Unitarian Church, NAACP, and became friends with Sarah Evans.
Sue Frederick Foster, an Ann Arbor Huron High School graduate in 1979, became a 6 Time Big Ten Champion and 3-Time All-American at Michigan, 1980-1983 in track and cross country; she went on to become an Assistant Track Coach, 1983-1991, and Head Cross Country Coach, 1987-1991
Howdy Holmes, 1966 Ann Arbor HS Graduate, finished 6th at the Indianapolis 500; Howdy had 72 NASCAR starts, and he has been President and CEO of Jiffy Mix in Chelsea since 1987 (Howdy on YouTube)
Peterborough, Ontario became Ann Arbor's 4th Sister City in 1983
A Gay Pride Rally was held on June 27, 1983; Robert Higgins began yelling slurs, bought a shotgun at a local Kmart, and returned to the rally pointing it at marchers until disarmed by Officer Rick Cornell. Higgins fled to France to avoid prosecution, and later committed suicide in Louisville, KY in 1998.
On July 18, 1983, Detroit Edison was demolished at William & Main St.
Tom Monaghan purchased the Detroit Tigers in 1983
Gene Wilson retired from the Ann Arbor Public Library after 32 years of service; he joined the Library in 1951, and after being Head Reference Librarian, Wilson served as the Library's Director for the past six years
On July 18, 1983, Quarry, a business established 95 years ago in 1898, went out of business as Ritz Camera purchased two Fotomat stores among 154 nationally; at one time in 1980, there were over 4,000 Fotomat stores across America after it became a public company in 1971
Ashley's moved into 338 S. State St. in 1983; it was previously The Charcoal House and The Parrot
In 1983, Ann Arbor Bank became First of America Bank
Carol Hutchins hired by Michigan in 1983; Newt Loken retired the same year
Michigan State hired Tom Izzo, former Northern Michigan player and assistant coach, in 1983 as assistant basketball coach to Jud Heathcoate
Harold Nichols, Harry Newman, Maynard Morrison, Elmer Gedeon, Dick Wakefield, Red Berenson, Bob Osgood, George Lee, and William Murphy were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Fame in 1983
Pete Elliott was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1983
Michigan finished the 1983 Football Season, 9-3, but lost to Auburn, 7-9, in the Sugar Bowl. Michigan lost to Washington, 24-25, and Illinois, 6-16; the Illini won the conference title, and were demolished in the Rose Bowl, 9-45, by UCLA. Michigan's finish ranking was #8 in the AP Poll. Steve Smith led the team at quarterback. Stefan Humphries earned All-American recogniton.
The Big Chill was released on September 28, 1983 about University of Michigan grads; it was written, directed and produced by University of Michigan graduate, Lawrence Kasden
On October 13, 1983, Paul Keen, Cliff Keen's older brother, passed away at the age of 85. He attended Oklahoma A&M graduating in 1921 after playing football there with his brother under former Ann Arbor High School great, John Maulbetsch. He coached football and wrestling at Oklahoma University, 1926-1939, until he became Intramural Director until 1962. His 1936 wrestling squad won the NCAA Championship, and was selected at 1940 Olympic Wrestling Coach. He earned a Master's degree at the University of Michigan in 1943. He was elected Mayor of Norman in 1949 and 1956.
On October 27, 1983, Robert Hansen was apprehended; he raped or murdered as many as 31 victims in Anchorage, Alaska, 1971-1983 (Hunter's Game)
On October 28, 1983, Ann Arbor City Council approved the use of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church for a temporary homeless shelter
On November 2, 1983, President Reagan signed into law the Martin Luther King Day observance for the 3rd Monday in January closed to his January 15th birthday
On November 7, 1983, the U.S. Senate was bombed; Six Members of the Resistance Conspiracy were charged
The Day After debuted on November 20, 1983 on ABC with over 100 million TV viewers across America
Nancy Beatrice Dittman Faber was murdered on November 23, 1983 after leaving a Kroger store on Green Rd. Machelle Pearson later confessed to the crime, but also implicated her half-brother, Ricardo Hart, in the robbery-murder. She was a Speech Therapist at Plymouth-Canton Schools, and wife of an Ann Arbor News columnist, Don Faber.
2 men sentenced in rape-torture case on December 2, 1983
Pretzel Bell went out of business on December 6, 1983 after being open 50 years since 1934 for health violations, it re-opened briefly in 1984 only to go out of business after additional violations and owing back taxes of $110,000 dating back to 1982 for not withholding employee taxes; their items were auctioned off on April 16, 1985 for $208,000. It was replaced eventually by The Champion House until it went out of business in 2012. (You Can Ring My Pretzel Bell)
Brian Canter was found dead on December 7, 1983 in the Huron River near Depot St. Robert Williams and Lester Joiner were found guilty of the murder after they met at the Salvation Army’s Haven Shelter.
Billboard Top Pop Hits of 1983
On December 31, 1983, Ann Arbor Trust Company was renamed Citizens Trust
The Ark in 1984 at Main & Mosely
In 1984, Apple launched the MacIntosh personal computer on January 24
Former Wolverine Wrestler, Rick Bay, who coached Michigan Wrestling, 1970-1974, was hired by Ohio State as their Athletic Director in 1984; he was Athletic Director at Oregon, 1981-1984, and President of United States Wrestling Federation, 1976-1980
On February 1, 1984, Michael Dell founded Dell, Inc. at Austin, TX
Ollie McLaughlin passed away February 23, 1984; he was a disc jockey at WHRV that discovered Del Shannon, Barbara Lewis, The Capitols, and Deon Jackson. He graduated from Ann Arbor High School, and started the Carla, Karen, Moira labels which were named after his three daughters.
Hash Bash 1984
Bandemer Park was established on Whitmore Lake Road in 1984; it was named in honor of Mary Coup Bandemer who married William E. Bandemeer, Vice-President of King-Seeley in 1950
By 1984, the Washtenaw League for Planned Parenthood served 5,203 patients and delivered educational services to 8,369 individuals
Dan Bicknell, Ann Arbor Pioneer High School graduate in 1970 and University of Michigan Graduate Student, found dioxane levels exceeding federal standards at Third Sister Lake from Gelman Sciences, Inc. in April, 1984; the problems of cleanup have been ongoing for decades in Ann Arbor (Bicknell on WEMU and MLIVE)Global Environmental Alliance
Sir Alec Jeffries developed DNA Profiling in 1984
The Arbor Saptientiae (Tree of Knowledge) was dedicated at Hanover Square Park in 1984 after being sculpted by Ronald Bauer in 1979 for $7,000; it is the city's oldest park at the corner of Packard, Madison and Division, and has existed since at least 1836
On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gaye was murdered by his father at the age of 44
Milton Bradley was purchased by Hasbro in 1984
Ron Schebil, University of Michigan graduate, was elected Washtenaw County Sheriff, 1984-2000; he replaced Tom Minick. Schebil worked over 27 years for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, and later was Head of Safety and Security for Washtenaw Community College
Daily newspaper circulation in America peaked at 63.3 million in 1984
Chene Park was opened in 1984
Knight's Steakhouse opened in Ann Arbor in 1984 where Annie's Dugout was since 1979 at 2324 Dexter Ave. across from Vet's Park
Red Berenson, Assistant Coach Mark Miller and Athletic Director Don Canham at May, 1984 Press Conference as Berenson is hired as Michigan Hockey Coach
In 1984, the George Beaudette Family closed the Huron Hotel Restaurant in Ypsilanti; it was opened in the 1930s
On May 23, 1984, Pete Elliott, Bill Orwig, Bennie Oosterbaan and Jack Lousma get together to reminisce and have a few laughs
Deja Vu was established in Ypsilanti in 1984 at the Martha Washington Theatre at 31 N. Washington St.
Tim Fraleigh won the 1984 State Championship in the 3200 Meter Run with a time of 9:25.9
Shifrin-Willens Jewelers filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection in 1984, and sold to Schottenstein in 1985; the jewelry store was founded in Detroit in 1925, and had 25 stores in the Metro Detroit area including Ann Arbor. It was purchased by Federal's in 1969 until they filed bankruptcy in 1972
The first Ann Arbor Summer Festival was held June 30-July 24, 1984 (Ann Arbor Summer Festival Old News)
John Devine at Pioneer High School July, 1984; he has been the police liaison officer there since 1971
In July, 1984, Second Chance became The Nectarine Ballroom
Steve Fraser won a gold medal in Greco-Roman Wrestling at the 1984 Olympics held at Los Angeles; the first American to accomplish that achievement. Mark Gorski won a gold medal in cycling, Bruce Kimball won a silver medal in platform diving, Barry Larkin won a silver medal as member of the U.S. Baseball Team, Chris Seufert won a bronze medal in 3 meter diving, Ron Merriott won a bronze medal in 3 meter diving, Kongzhen Li won a bronze medal in 10 meter diving for China, Brian Diemer won a bronze medal in the 3000 meter steeplechase, Greg Barton won a bronze medal in kayaking, Alejandro Alvizuri, Fernando Canales, Benoit Clement, and Melinda Copp participated in swimming, Diane Ratnik in volleyball, and Carl Schueler in race walking. Dick Kimball was the U.S. Diving Coach, and Jon Urbanchek was Assistant U.S. Swimming Coach.
Ann Arbor Police Department in 1984
Jay Williams, Ann Arbor Class of 1970 graduate, founded Main Street Motors in 1984; it has been the most popular automobile repair shop in town for decades (One person can make a difference)
Ethiopian Famine, 1983-1985, killed hundreds of thousands, perhaps a million people
Bob Chappuis, Don Lund, Dave Strack, Bill Orwig, Archie Hahn, Elroy Hirsch, and Doug Roby were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1984
Former Ann Arbor and Michigan Football player who taught and coached at Ann Arbor Huron High School, Morris Abrahams, 41, murdered his wife, Virginia Hale, 36, with a 40 lbs. ax on September 4, 1984 in front of 12 year old son, Champ, an 7th grade student at Slauson. Morris continued to earn his salary as a teacher from Ann Arbor Public Schools through 1993 until tenure charges were filed
The Cosby Show debuted September 20, 1984; it was the most popular television show in America, 1986-1990, and continued to April 30, 1992 with 202 episodes over 8 seasons
BKS Iyengar showed a YMCA class a yoga pose on September 24, 1984; he was named Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People, and the Ann Arbor School of Yoga is at 420 W. Huron St. He first introduced the Ann Arbor YMCA to yoga in 1964; he passed away at the age of 95 on August 20, 2014.
John MacInnes was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1984
Michigan finished the 1984 Football Season, 6-7; it was Bo's only losing season, and they lost to #1 BYU in the Holiday Bowl, 17-24. The Wolverines started the season by defeating #1 Miami Hurricanes, 22-14, but then lost the next week to Washington, 11-20. Then, they beat Wisconsin and Indiana, but were upset by Michigan State, 7-16. Starting Quarterback, Jim Harbaugh, broke his arm in that game. They shut out Northwestern, 31-0, but then were shutout by #18 Iowa, 0-26. They beat Illinois, 26-18, but then lost to Purdue, 29-31. They beat Minnesota, 31-7, but closed the season with a loss to #13 Ohio State, 6-21. Ohio State won the Big Ten with losses to Wisconsin and Purdue, but lost in the Rose Bowl to USC, 17-20.
On October 12, 1984, a bombing at Brighton, England was an attempt to assassinate British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, by the IRA
On October 14, 1984, the Detroit Tigers won the World Series; Alan Trammel was the MVP, Jack Morris won two games, and Kirk Gibson hit two home runs in the final game
Ann Arbor Pioneer HS won the State Football Championship in 1984 (Ann Arbor and University of Michigan High School Football Histories)
On November 6, 1984, President Reagan defeated Walter Mondale in the Presidential Election; there were over 92 million Americans who voted, and Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman Vice-Presidential candidate. There were nearly 174 million Americans eligible to vote.
On November 8, 1984, Toys'R'Us opened at Arborland, and a crowd of over 6,000 flocked through its aisles on opening day
The Kewadin Casino was founded November, 1984 at Sault Ste. Marie; it is owned by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and the tribe gained federal recognition in 1972
Wham and George Michel produced Last Christmas in 1984
The United States passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 21; most countries in the world have a minimum drinking age of 18
William Douglas Street was arrested in Ann Arbor on December 14, 1984; the "con man extrordonaire" has been in and out of prison for the several decades on a variety of charges. His most celebrated stunt was impersonating Jerry LeVias, former Houston Oilers wide receiver, in 1971 to gain a tryout with the Detroit Tigers. He was convicted in 1973 of extortion after threatening the wife and children of Detroit Tigers outfielder, Willie Horton. He escaped from Jackson Prison, was convicted of false pretenses, forgery, identity theft, mail fraud, etc. with 11 more prison sentences and 25 convictions over 46 years of criminal activity dating back to 1969. He worked as a surgeon at a Chicago hospital, and performed 36 hysterectomies until being discovered as a fraud and imposter; he was also at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit in 1973. He impersonated also as an attorney. Although he went to high school in Detroit at Central High School, he never graduated or earned his GED; his father was a bus driver, and he was the oldest of 5 children. His early ambitions included a dental career, and joining the Navy during the Vietnam War; however, the Navy rejected him. A movie was made about him in 1989, Chameleon Street; it won the Grand Jury Prize at the 1990 Sundance Film Festival. He has been successful duping many people and organizations including the University of Michigan Law School, 1979-1983; he deceived many into roles as a Green Beret and a Reporter to a Defense Contractor using several alias names including a woman while bilking people out of thousands of dollars. He also represented the University of Michigan at the 1972 East-West All-Star Game as a defensive back although he was never on the team or enrolled at the University of Michigan. His latest conviction in 2015 called for a 3 year prison sentence after he was arrested in Plymouth; he'll have plenty of time to scheme his next deceptions while resting comfortably in incarceration. (William Douglas Street Jr.-Old News)
April, 1985 Apartheid Protest
Tom Monaghan opened Domino Farms in 1985 to become its headquarters (Petting Farm)
The first endoscopy was done in 1985
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour closed at Briarwood on January 28, 1985
On February 8, 1985, Michigan defeated Iowa State, 18-15, at Crisler Arena in wrestling; two of the winners included Joe McFarland and Kirk Trost pictured with Assistant Coach Mark Churella and Head Coach Dale Bahr (standing)
Harold Nichols retired from coaching March, 1985; he coached Iowa State Wrestling, 1954-1985, and had a dual meet record of 492-93-14. His teams placed in the Top 3 at the NCAA Championships 26 times in 32 seasons with 6 national championships. Nick recruited several wrestlers from the area including Ernie Gillum, Johnnie Jones, and John Forshee plus many other Michiganders including Chris Taylor, Don and Ron Glass, Paul Bartlett, Kevin Jackson, etc. Dr. Nichols earned his doctorate from the University of Michigan, and was a NCAA Champion in 1939; he got his start in coaching while a student as he helped initiate the Ann Arbor High School wrestling program in 1935-1936 school year. He was inducted into the Michigan Hall of Honor in 1983.
Gollywobbler in 1985
Larry "Zeke" Jones of Ann Arbor Huron won the 1985 State Wrestling Championship at 112 lbs.
In April, 1985, Ed Pierce was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor
On April 15, 1985, Lisa Larsen Weidenbach Rainsberger won the Boston Marathon at the age of 23 with a time of 2:34:06; she was a University of Michigan and Battle Creek High School graduate, and won varsity letters in cross country, track and swimming for the Wolverines
Larry Nassar graduated from the University of Michigan in 1985, and joined USA Gymnastics as an athletic trainer in 1986
Ann Arbor Huron won its first Girl's State Championship in 1985 in Tennis
Charles Waller of Chelsea led his Bulldogs to their 2nd State Championship in last 4 seasons in 1985 as they defeated Richmond, 7-4; they were runners-up in 1984
Lannie Jackson of Ann Arbor Huron won the 1985 State Championship in the 330 Meter Low Hurdles with a time of 37.23
Escoffier's May, 1985; it was opened by Tony Perrault in the early 1980s, and later moved to the Bell Tower replacing The State Door, but closed in 2003. It was the most elegant restaurant in Ann Arbor for two decades; the Perraults moved to Sierra Mar, California and bought the Post Ranch Inn in 2006.
Nintendo introduced their first video game in 1985
Dan Gilbert founded Rock Financial in 1985
By 1985, 50% of working mothers with children younger than 3 were working
John Barfield and Bartech, Inc. were recognized by Black Enterprise Magazine as its Company of the Year in 1985
In May, 1985, Don Canham dedicated the Jesse Owens Memorial at Ferry Field
On June 6, 1985, Leonard Lake committed suicide; Lake and his accomplice, Charles Ng, murdered at least 11 people, 1983-1985. Ng is still active at San Quentin Prison as of 2021. (The Calaveras County Serial Killings)
Seat Belts became required in Michigan on July 1, 1985
On July 9, 1985, Stephen Benson murdered his mother, and injured his siter, Carol, with a pipe bomb (DeFeo and Benson: Inheritenace Killers)
On August 6, 1985, the White House Farm Murders killed 5 members of the Bamber family (Bamber Murders)
Ann Arbor Police Officer, Diane DiPonio passed away August, 1985 after being stricken with an acute lung disease in 1978; she was hired by the City in 1970 after being a teacher in Livonia
On August 14, 1985, Pope John Paul II apologized to Africans for White Christians enslaving them
On August 31, 1985 Shawn Moore, 13, was abducted, kidnapped and murdered after purchasing a soda at a local convenience story on Whitmore Lake Rd. by Ronald Lloyd Bailey, 27. Moore's body was found on September 13 in a state forest, and Bailey was apprehended by 200 federal and state authorities at a swamp in Florida's Marion County. Bailey was sentenced for first degree murder on October 30, 1986 to 65-100 years in prison. He was sentenced to another 60-90 years for murdering Kenny Myers, 14, of Redford the next month. Bailey is housed at Bellamy Creek Prison in Ionia, and had a history of criminal problems dating back to 1972 when he kidnapped a boy at the age of 13.
On August 31, 1985, Richard Ramirez was arrested; he murdered at least 15 victims, 1984-1985, in his NightStalker crimes
On September 10, 1985, Bernard Striar, noted "Flimflam Man," was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of fraud and mail fraud; he admitted to bilking 200 investors for over $2 million. Authorities dropped 116 counts of the indictment against him; prosecutors alleged he defrauded 800 clients over $16.4 million. He used false identities over 40 years to fool investors in Ann Arbor, San Francisco and San Diego while setting up bogus investment operations. He is expected to serve only a third to two-thirds of his sentence.
The Scio Drive-In was closed in 1985, and demolished in 1991; the University Drive-In closed in 1985, and Showcase Cinema was built at the same location in 1988 (Rave in 2009, and Cinemark) Movie History of Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor News, 1835-1985: One Hundred-Fifty Years of History was published in 1985
Nancy Willard, University of Michigan graduate, published Things Invisible to See in 1985
Tom Hayden with Lana Pollack in October, 1985; Pollack grew up in Ludington, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1965; she was a dance and social studies teacher who served on the Ann Arbor School Board, and was three times elected to the State Legislature, 1983-1994 before serving as President of the Michigan Environmental Council, 1996-2008. She was appointed by President Obama to the International Joint Commission in 2010. She was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 2002.
By 1985, there were 5.4 million registered motorcycles in the United States, nearly double the registration of 1970; stock motorcycles could race a quarter mile in less than 10 seconds
Highland Appliance went public as the nation's second largest electronics chain behind Circuit City
Hudson Mills dedicated their new Activities building in 1985
On November 15, 1985, a Unabomber bomb exploded injuring Professor John McConnell and research assistant, Nicklaus Suino at the University of Michigan
Bell & Howell purchased University Microfilms from Xerox
Stadium Tavern was demolished in December, 1985 at 2207 W. Stadium to make way for Citizen's Trust Bank at the corner of Liberty and Stadium
Dick Kimball, Dave Porter, Roger Zatkoff, Branch Rickey, Tom Robinson, Connie Hill, and Ben Smith were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Fame in 1985
Michigan came back in the 1985 Football Season to finish 10-1-1, and defeated Nebraska, 27-23, in the Fiesta Bowl to earn the #2 ranking in the AP Poll. The Wolverines recorded 3 shutouts, and beat Notre Dame, Michigan State, and Ohio State behind Quarterback Jim Harbaugh. Their only loss was to #1 ranked Iowa on October 19, 10-12, on a last second field goal after five lead changes; they tied Illinois, 3-3, in Champaign on November 2. Mike Hammerstein was Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, and Team MVP.
November 15, 1985 Unabomber attack of University of Michigan Psychology Professor, James McConnell, resulted in shrapnel wounds and hearing loss
Sam Breck collaborated with Peter Fletcher in 1985 to produce a 72 page book, Holier Than Thou: A Not Too Serious Book about an All-American City
On December 6, 1985, Carroll Cole was executed by lethal injection; he murdered as many as 35 victims in California, Nevada and Texas, 1948-1980 (The Alcoholic Cannibal)
On January 2, 1986, Kathy Sharp passed away; she came to Ann Arbor to study English at the University of Michigan, and began a career in law enforcement as she was hired by the Ann Arbor Police Department in 1983. She was diagnosed with leukemia early in 1985
On January 5, 1986, a fire broke out and burned for 23 hours at 2715 Packard Rd. at Mark Video Enterprises; the business, formerly known at NET-National Education Television, owed over $3 million in back taxes, and was set by President George Marketos with 50 employees lost their jobs; Marketos died in 2015
Everett Lowell Kelly passed away at the age of 80 on January 19, 1986; he was a Psychology Professor at the University of Michigan, 1946-1974, and was President of the American Psychological Association, 1954-1955
Hail, Mary protest at Angell Hall January 25, 1986
The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster was witnessed by millions of Americans on January 28, 1986; it left all 7 astronauts dead
Matlock began on March 3, 1986; it continued 9 seasons with 194 episodes to May 7, 1995
The Earle Restaurant in 1986
March 13-19, 1986 118 Arrested Protesting Contra Aid to Rebels
Harriette Simpson Arnow passed away March 22, 1986; she moved to Ann Arbor from Kentucky in 1950 residing on a farm on Nixon Road, and authored The Dollmaker and other works
Kirk Trost won the 1986 NCAA Championship at Heavyweight after finishing NCAA Runner-Up in 1985; Trost went on to win the 1987 and 1991 World Cup Championship, Gold Medalist at the 1990 Pan-American Championships, and a Bronze Medal at the 1990 World Championships. He was an Olympic Alternate in 1988, and U.S. National Champion at 220 lbs. in 1993. Trost coached Michigan following his graduation in 1986-2011.
On March 27, 1986, Baby M, Melissa Elizabeth Stern, was the first surrogate birth; Michigan outlawed surrogate birth contracts in 1988, but a mother's rights were upheld
Michigan State won their second NCAA Hockey Championship in 1986
Patricia Garcia purchased the Ann Arbor Observer from Don & Mary Hunt; she moved to Ann Arbor in 1974, and is the life partner of Dennis Dahlmann
The Naked Mile began to celebrate the final day of classes for Winter Term in April, 1986 with 12 people affiliated with the University of Michigan Men's and Women's Rowing Teams and Men's Track Team, and attracted a crowd of over 10,000 by 1999 with increased national attention. The last one was held in 2004.
April 26, 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdown Disaster
On May 19, 1986, the Firearms Owner's Protection Act was enacted
Juigalpa, Nicauragua became Ann Arbor's 5th Sister City in 1986
Birch Run Outlet Mall opened in 1986
Stucchi's began in Ann Arbor in 1986
Forbidden City at 4905 Washtenaw Ave. on June 10, 1986
A Taste of Ann Arbor began in 1986
Ann Arbor's Cookin was published by The Ronald McDonald House in 1986 with over 600 recipes including 70 from Ann Arbor Restaurants
In 1986, John Kluge sold Metromedia to 20th Century Fox for $4 billion; it would become the Fox Television Network
Casey's Tavern was opened at 304 Depot St. in 1986
Pizza House was established in 1986 at 618 Church St.
Mercywood Hospital at 4038 Jackson Rd. was closed in 1986; it was opened in 1924 growing from 40 beds to 155 beds, and it is where Auto Mall Drive is now near the Quality 16
In 1986, a $166 million bond issue was passed to update and improve Detroit Metro Airport
The University of Michigan demolished its old hospital built in 1925, and replaced it with a new facilty at a cost of $285 million with an 11 story-550 bed replacement
Over 70,000 people attended the annual fireworks held at Ann Arbor Airport on July 4 hosted by the Ann Arbor Jaycees
A Taste of Ann Arbor began in 1986
The Bagel Factory got a facelift in 1986 and re-opened August 20 with a new look
Bump and Pete Elliott, Bill Combs, Ernie McCoy, Al Renfrew, Dave Nelson and Micki King were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1986; King was the first woman inducted
The Oprah Winfrey Show began on September 8, 1986; it ran until May 25, 2011, and Oprah Winfrey is the wealthiest African-American woman in the world with an estimated net worth of $2.9 billion
Tanya Padgett, Ann Arbor Huron High School Police Liaison Officer, received an award from the Noon Optimist Club September, 1986
The Great Michigan Flood of 1986 began on September 10; 7 to 19 inches of rain fell from September 10-12 in various locations in the "Thumb Area" causing over $505 million in damage
Ann Arbor High School graduate Bob Westfall was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1986
Michigan finished the 1986 Football Season, 11-2, after starting the season, 9-0; the #2 Wolverines were upset by the Gophers for the Brown Jug, 17-20, on November 15. Michigan rebounded to defeat Ohio State, 26-24, to capture the Big Ten Championship; Ohio State's Chris Spielman made 29 tackles against Michigan in a losing effort. Michigan lost to Arizona State in the Rose Bowl, 15-22, after the Wolverines grabbed an early 15-3 lead in the second quarter. Michigan finished the season ranked #8 in the AP Poll. Jim Harbaugh was Big Ten Player of the Year.
On October 25, 1986, Captain Kenneth Klinge traveled with the University of Michigan football team to Bloomington, IN where he had a heart attack, and passed away on November 9; Klinge was a 29 year veteran of the Ann Arbor Police Department
On November 12, 1986, Tom Monaghan published Pizza Tiger
In November, 1986, the Iran-Contra Scandal broke; it was learned that Ronald Reagan and his advisors illegally funded arms to Iran from sales to Contra Rebels in Nicaragua from August 20, 1985-March 7, 1987, but they were pardoned by George H.W. Bush on December 24, 1992
On November 26, 1986, John Duffy was arrested; he was convicted on 2 murders and 4 rapes (John Duffy: The Railway Killer)
On December 1, 1986, Detroiter Ivan Boesky was on the cover of Time Magazine; he attended Wayne State, Eastern Michigan and the University of Michigan, but never graduated. He gained a law degree from the Detroit College of Law. He was sued by his partners and under SEC investigation until consenting to a plea bargain of $100 million fine and 3.5 years in prison for insider trading
Mary Ann Hulbert murder on December 30, 1986; she was 13, and murdered by two 16 year olds, Christopher Machacek and Steven Stamper (The Execution of Mary Ann Hulbert) Machacek pleads for a new sentence
On January 7, 1987, Jennifer Rice, 17, died after ingesting antifreeze at a New Year's Eve party
On January 8, 1987, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 2,000 and finished at 2002.25
The Detroit Auto Show was renamed as the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Arena in 1987
On February 4, 1987, racist jokes on a student run radio station at the University of Michigan, WJJX, led to its demise; it began in 1953 WJJX Wiki
The Bold and The Beautiful debuted on March 23, 1987; it has won over 31 Daytime Emmy Awards, and produced over 7,000 episodes
On March 24, 1987, Sarah Goddard Power, 52, a University of Michigan Regent, committed suicide by leaping from the 8th floor of the Burton Tower
On March 24, 1987, Gary Heidnik was apprehended; he kidnapped, raped and tortured 6 women while murdering two of them. He was executed by lethan injection on July 6, 1999. (Heidnik and Dahmer)
In 1987, Great Lakes Federal Savings became Great Lakes Bankcorp
Joetta Mial became Ann Arbor's first African-American and female High School Principal in 1987
On April 13, 1987, Gary Hart announced his candidacy for President; however, he withdrew his candidacy after an illicit affair was uncovered on May 8
On April 26, 1988, Ann Arbor Police arrested James Charles Stark after an airing of America's Most Wanted; he was convicted as a child rapist and murderer
The 1600 Relay Team of Ann Arbor Huron (Gay, Flanagon, Hudson, Douglas)won the 1987 State Championship with a time of 3:17.9
On June 21, 1987, Doctors Dennis Chernin and Edward (Lev) Linkner moved two Queen Anne Victorian homes 5 miles from 410 and 416 S. Main St. to 2345 Huron Parkway for the Parkway Center (watch the move)
On June 30, 1987, Quality Bakery closed its doors on Main Street; it was opened in 1920
David Kabat took over for his father, Mike, as new owner of Haab's in Ypsilanti in 1987
In 1987, there were 3,024 homeless people in Washtenaw County; 1035 were sheltered at the SOS Crisis Center, 747 at the Shelter Association, 688 at the SAFE House, 491 at the Salvation Army, and 62 at the Ozone House
On July 1, 1987, President Reagan submitted the nomination of Robert Bork for the U.S. Supreme Court, but on October 23, there were 58 senators who voted against his appointment. Bork later worked in Ann Arbor as a Professor at Ave Maria Law School in 201
On July 4, 1987, Klaus Barbie was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment after his capture in 1983; Barbie murdered and tortured hundreds during World War II, and was known as The Butcher of Lyon
Tally Hall on July 19, 1987; it was supposed to be the new great shopping center in Ann Arbor and open in 1985, but construction delays slowed it until 1986; it became Liberty Square Mall by December, and never realized all the dreams of its developers, F.J. Jones of Southfield
The Mackinaw Center for Public Policy was launched in 1987 at Midland; the right-wing conservative think tank advocates for school choice, right-to-work (union busting) and individual property rights. Wealthy Right-Wing Conservatives help fund their political agenda.
Kresge's closed at State St. & North University July, 1987
Dan Smyrnis purchased Stiver's Restaurant on Fletcher Rd. in Chelsea from Guy Stivers who graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1949 to start the restaurant operations in 1965; he and his wife, Ruth ran the business for 33 years. (Stiver's celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2010)
On August 16, 1987, Northwest Airlines Flight #255 left Detroit Metro Airport and crashed in Romulus killing all 154 passengers and crew except 4 year old Cecelia Cichan
On September 24, 1987, Eugene Towner, owner of the Big Ten Party Store, since 1954 died; his son-in-law, Curtis Estes continued to manage the store
On October 5, 1987, Forbes Magazine published their first issue of the World's Billionaires showing 140 billionaires worth $295 billion
On October 11, 1987, the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights drew between 200-750,000 people
On October 19, 1987, Black Monday sent the stock market down 508 points to 1,738.74 as the market lost 22.61% in one day
The World Population reached 5 Billion People; one billion people were added in just 13 years from 1974
Athletic Director Don Canham, Jack Blott, Wally Grant, Ralph Heikkinen, Gene Derricotte, and Dave Barclay were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1987
Don Lund was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1987
Michigan finished 8-4 in the 1987 Football Season with 3 shutouts, but four losses to Notre Dame, 7-26, Michigan State, 11-17, Indiana, 10-14, and Ohio State, 20-23, in Earl Bruce's final game. Michigan State won the Big Ten Championship, and defeated USC in the Rose Bowl, 20-17. Gary Moeller switched from Defense to Offense, and became Offensive Coordinator; Lloyd Carr took over as Defensive Coordinator. Michigan defeated Alabama in the Hall of Fame Bowl, 28-24, on a 20 yard touchdown pass to John Kolesar from Demetrius Brown with 48 seconds to go after the Wolverines blew a 21-3 3rd quarter lead. Jamie Morris finished his Wolverine football career with 4,392 net rushing yards with 1,703 in his final season with 28 TDs, and 244 yards in his final game against Alabama; he ended his career with 6,201 all-purpose yards with 99 receptions, both records for running backs at Michigan. Jumbo Elliott was an All-American Offensive Tackle in 1986 and 1987 after starting 45 games, and went on to play for the New York Giants and Jets, 1988-2002, starting 156 games.
Ann Arbor Pioneer HS won the State Cross Country and State Football Championships in 1987 (Ann Arbor and University of Michigan High School Football Histories)
Ann Arbor Mayor Jerry Jernigan in 1988; he served on the City Council from 1982, and was elected Mayor, 1987-1991. He passed away on July 18, 2006. (Gerald Jernigan-Old News)
Don Canham retired June 30, 1988 as Michigan Athletic Director; Bo Schembechler declined the offer to become Athletic Director on Feburary 29, but accepted the offer on April 20, 1988 to replace Canham on July 1 so long as he could be Head Football Coach indefinitely.
Ed Martin began his relationship with Michigan Recruit, Chris Webber, and paid him $280,000 between 1988 and 1993; Martin also became friendly in 1988 with Michigan Assistant Coach Steve Fisher who was promoted by Athletic Director Schembechler to Head Coach in 1989. Martin gave Fisher "gifts." Martin began a relationship with other Michigan Basketball Coaches including Perry Watson, Michigan Assistant, 1991-1993. Martin received 97 Michigan Basketball Tickets for free, 1991-1994, and Fisher provided Martin "complimentary" tickets, 1994-1997. Martin also paid Robert Traylor $160,000, Maurice Taylor received $105,000, and Louis Bullock made $71,000, 1994-1999. University of Michigan records showed 39 phone calls from Michigan Basketball Coaches to Martin's home.
Ann Arbor Huron won its 3rd State Championship in Boy's Swimming & Diving in 1988
On March 8, 1988, Jim Abbott became the first University of Michigan athlete and first amateur baseball player to win the Sullivan Award; he finished his career, 26-8, for the Wolverines with a 3.03 ERA, and was the first pitcher to defeat Cuba in 25 years to win the Pan-American Games in 1987. He also won the Golden Spikes Award in 1987. He went on to win a gold medal in the 1988 Olympics with a win in the final game against Japan. He pitched for 6 Major League baseball teams and threw a no-hitter on September 4, 1993.
Rick Bay became the New York Yankees C.E.O. in 1988, and then left to become Athletic Director at the University of Minnesota
Michigan began construction for the new football building to be called The Center of Champions
Dave Devarti, a 1970 Ann Arbor Pioneer High School graduate, and former City Councilman has been a political influence in the city for 5 decades; his family owns Dominick's at 812 Monroe St.
John Leidy at his store April, 1988; his store opened in 1951 on Liberty St. next to the Michigan Theater. The Ann Arbor High School graduate came to Ann Arbor in 1926 when his father taught at the University of Michigan Law School. Leidy was Captain of the 1942 Michigan Golf Team.
On May 2, 1988, Citizens Trust was renamed Trustcorp Bank, formerly known as Ann Arbor Trust Co.
On May 8, 1988, Magnum P.I. drew over 50.7 million viewers across the U.S.
The first intravascular stents were used in 1988
The end of the pornography business in Downtown Ann Arbor was marked as May, 1988 when Wolverine Adult Entertainment was closed down by landlord; the owner, Terry Whitman-Schoultes (Ann Arbor finally zones out porn) Divided Empire: Porn King Schoultes Estate; he died December, 1998 at the age of 50
Washtenaw County: An Illustrated History was published May, 1988 by Ruth Brigetta Anderson Bordin
Kit Lane published with Pavilion Press, John Allen: Michigan's Pioneer Promoter in 1988
Scott Larson of Ann Arbor Huron won the 1988 State Championship in the 110 Meter High Hurdles with a time of 14.55
Ann Arbor Huron won the State Girl's Tennis Championships in 1988 and 1989
Harold Shapiro accepted the Presidency of Princeton University in 1988, Robben Fleming returns as Interim President at Michigan; Shapiro was credited with major construction of 15 buildings at a cost of nearly $528 million from 1980-1987. In addition, there were 19 major renovation projects, ranging in cost from $1.5 million for the Advanced Technology Laboratory to $7.3 million for the Central Power Plant despite recessions in the early 1980s.
Showcase Cinema opened in 1988 at 4100 Carpenter Rd. where the University Drive-In was previously until its close in 1985 (Some Movie History of Ann Arbor)
Metzger's in 1988
Whiffletree fire July 11, 1988 closed the business that opened in 1973
Phil Power and Tom Hayden July, 1988
On August 1, 1988, Bruce Kimball plowed into a crowd of teenagers, killed two boys and injured four others; he pleaded guilty to manslaughter, and served time in prison until released on November 24, 1993.
On August 1, 1988, the Rush Limbaugh Show was syndicated nationally; the conservative talk show is the most popular in the United States with over 13 million listeners weekly
Associated Spring moved to Saline at 1445 Barnes Court; it employed nearly 200 people at its peak, and the plant was closed in 2014
From May 1 through June 30, Flint recorded less than 1" of rain, and both Detroit and Saginaw recorded their driest Summers ever; the Metro Detroit area recorded 36 days above 90 degrees with 5 days above 100 degrees
The 1988-1989 Heatwave and Drought caused $60 billion in damage and killed 4800-17,000 Americans plus massive amounts of livestock
On August 17, 1988, Peter McPherson was temporarily appointed Secretary of the Treasury; he later served at President of Michigan State University, 1993-2004
Dr. Harold (Theron) Donahue, M.C. Burton, Don McEwen, Ed Frutig, Francis Heydt, and Merv Pregulman were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1988
Michigan finished 9-2-1 in the 1988 Football Season; they lost the opener to Notre Dame, 17-19, as Reggie Ho hit 4 field goals with the last one with 1:13 to go, and Mike Gillette missed a 48 yard field goal to end the game. Michigan lost their second game to Miami-FL, 30-31, after blowing a 30-14 lead in the 4th quarter at home on another late field goal. The Wolverines rallied to win all the remaining games on their schedule except a 17-17 tie at Iowa on October 15. Michigan won the Big Ten Championship, and defeated Ohio State, 34-31, and USC in the Rose Bowl, 22-14. Michigan finished as the #4 ranked team in the AP Poll. Mark Messner was Team MVP, Big Ten Lineman of the Year, and the first Wolverine to be selected as Big Ten All-Conference for four consecutive years; he finished his career with a record 36 sacks.
Kaye Lani Rae Rafko became Miss Michigan and Miss America in 1988; she grew up in Monroe
On October 4, 1988 Engineering Dean and Yale Graduate, James Duderstadt, was inaugurated as new Michigan President; he was promoted several times since becoming a professor at Michigan in 1969
Jesse Jackson campaigned for the presidency in Ann Arbor in 1988
On October 17, 1988, Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
On October 18, 1988, Roseanne debuted; it was the most popular television show in America in 1990, and continued through May 20, 1997 with 222 episodes over 9 seasons
Jim Abbott won a gold medal with his complete game win in the gold medal game at the 1988 Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea; Greg Barton won two gold medal in kayaking, Brent Lang won a gold medal in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay, Alex Alvizuri (Jon Urbanchek was Peru's Assistant Swimming Coach), Mike Barrowman, Steve Bigelow, Laura Hooiveld, and Jan Erik Olson competed in swimming, Kongzhen Li competed in diving, Dick Kimball and Micki King were Diving Coaches, Brian Diemer competed in the 3000 meter steeplechase, and Carl Schueler competed in race walking. Jeff Norton participated in hockey at the Calgary Winter Olympics.
First Swimming & Diving event was held at the newly constructed Canham Natatorium on November 8, 1988 at 500 E. Hoover St.
On November 8, 1988, George H.W. Bush defeated Michael Dukakis in the Presidential Election; Bush was the first Vice-President to win a Presidential election since Martin Van Buren in 1836, and there were over 91 million Americans who voted which was less than the 1984 Presidential Election. There were nearly 182 million Americans eligible to vote.
A two month old baby was kidnapped from Mott’s Children’s Hospital on November 25, 1988, Sharon Newkirk was charged in the incident and the baby was returned to her mother.
On January 12, 1989, Bo Schembechler became President of the Detroit Tigers, owned by Tom Monaghan; he was only Athletic Director at Michigan for just over 6 months. Ed Martin began to provide "gifts" to Coach Steve Fisher and members of the Michigan Basketball Team. Jack Weidenbach was named Interim Athletic Director in 1990, and then installed "permanently" in 1991
The State Theater almost became a retail mall February 1, 1989; instead, Tom Borders purchased the building and efforts to rennovate the building were made by Aloha Entertainment owned by Billie and B.N. Spurling. It was re-opened in 1992 with Urban Outfitters occupying the first floor.
On March 26, 1989, Lois Watkins, 63, began her 22nd season working for A & W Root Beer at 2405 W. Stadium Blvd. She began working there in 1967 after her husband died
Michigan Men's Basketball won their only National Championship on April 1, 1989 and a crowd of over 7,000 caused $78,000 in damage.
On March 14, 1989, Meijer opened their second Ann Arbor store on Saline-Ann Arbor Road
On April 19, 1989, The Central Park Jogger Case involved 24 arrests for assault, rape, and attempted murder. Lawsuits from this case later resulted in over $40 million paid for wrongful arrests and emotional distress.
Dominick's at 812 Monroe Street June, 1989
Hugh Wanty of O & W, Inc. June, 1989; he graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1942, and earned two engineering degrees at the University of Michigan later. James and Hazel O'Kane, his in-laws, offered Wanty a job in their beer distribution business. They moved their operations to a Jackson Road warehouse in 1954, and O&W was formed in 1956 Wanty was activie in the Ann Arbor Kiwanis, Ann Arbor Jaycees, Catholic Social Services, Dawn Farms, etc. He served as President of the Ann Arbor Kiwanis and Catholic Social Services. Wanty passed away in 2016
In 1989, the National Organization of Women declared a boycott on Domino's Pizza due to Tom Monaghan's support of anti-abortion legislation and his firm's discriminatory hiring practices, anti-union stance, and "right-wing" activities in Central America; Jan BenDor was one of the leaders in the boycott, and one considered the "mother" of the women's rape crisis center movement in Michigan
The FICO Credit Score was introduced in 1989 by Fair, Isaac & Company
The Potawatami Land Trust was established to protect farm land in Washtenaw County
The Roads of Northeast Ann Arbor was published by Margaret Underwood in 1989
On June 5, 1989, Tank Man amazed millions of TV viewers in the Tianamen Square Protests; he was a 19 year old student, Wang Weilin
Aaron Bailey won the 1989 State Long Jump Championship with a leap of 23'5.5"
The Detroit Pistons won their first NBA Championship on June 13, 1989 with Joe Dumars as MVP; they won again in 1990 with Isaiah Thomas as MVP
Jack Kevorkian, a 1952 Univeristy of Michigan Medical School graduate, began advertising in 1987 for "death counseling" and assisted his first suicide in 1990, Janet Atkins, a victim of Alzheimer's at 54. He was charged with murder on December 13, but those charges were dropped. From May, 1994 to June, 1997, he was tried in 4 more suicide assisted deaths, and his attorney, Geoffrey Fieger, stated he assisted on the suicide deaths of 130 people from 1990-1998. On March 26, 1999, he was charged with second degree murder, and found guilty and sentenced 10-25 years in prison on April 14. He served his sentence in Coldwater until 2007 when he was pardoned by Jennifer Granholm. He died in 2011. He was believed to have assisted in over 130 deaths.
The Steiner Brothers, Rick and Scott Rechsteiner, grew up in Bay City and attended the University of Michigan; they won their first World Wrestling Championship in 1989, and continued to be one of the biggest draws throughout the 1990s. Scott was a three-time Big Ten Runner-Up for the Wolverines, 1983-1986, while Rob (Rick) was also Runner-Up in 1983.
On July 5, 1989, Seinfeld debuted; it was the most popular television show in America, 1994-1998, and continued through May 14, 1998 with 180 episodes over 9 seasons
In 1989, Malloy Lithographing expanded to 125,000 square feet at their Jackson Road facility
Butterfield eneded management of the State Theatre at 231 S. State St.; Hogarth Managment purchased the theatre and restored it in 1990
Hudson Mills Metropark Golf Course opened in 1989
Nintendo Game Boy was introduced in 1989
On August 9, 1989, a pipe bomb seriously injured Julia Loderquist, 19, at Haisley School
On August 20, 1989, the Menendez Brothers murdered their mother and father, Jose and Kitty Menendez; they were convicted and sentenced in 1996
Robby Babcock on August 31, 1989 at Robby's on the Icehouse at 102 S. First St.; he also owned and managed The Whiffletree and Gollywobbler
Ron Johnson, John Greene, Lowell Perry, Richard Volk, Frank Nunley, Gordon Wilkie, Bob Harrison, Robert Webster, and Marie Hartwig were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1989
Bo Schembechler was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1989
In Bo's curtain call, Michigan Football finished the 1989 Football Season, 10-2, and was undefeated in Big Ten play. The Wolverines started the season with a 19-24 loss to Notre Dame as Rocket Ismael ran back two kickoffs for touchdowns, but rebounded to finish the season undefeated, but lost in the Rose Bowl to USC, 10-17. Bo Schembecher retired with a record of 194-48-5 at Michigan, 1969-1989, with 13 Big Ten Championships. Bo's record against Ohio State was 11-9-1 (3 in a row, 1976-1978), vs. Michigan State 17-4 (won 8 in a row, 1970-1977), vs. Notre Dame 4-6, and 19-2 vs. Minnesota (8 in a row, 1969-1976). Michael Taylor led the Wolverines to Big Ten Championships in 1988 and 1989. Schembechler was announced as Detroit Tigers President on January 8, 1990. (Michigan Football Uniform Timeline, 1980-1989)
On October 1, 1989, Denmark became the first nation to legally recognize same-sex unions as registered partnerships
On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell after separating East and West Germany since 1961; Germany was re-unified in 1990
On November 9, 1989, the Breslin Center opened with a seating capacity of 16,280
On December 13, 1989, Gary Moeller was named as Michigan's Head Coach replacing Bo Schembechler
On December 17, 1989, The Simpsons premiered; the show has now ran 29 seasons with 636 episodes
Jim Campbell, Bo Schembechler and Tom Monaghan on January 8, 1990
On January 5, 1990, Arthur Shawcross was apprehended; he murdered 14 victims, 1972-1989 (Arthur Shawcross, The Genesee River Killer)
On January 13, 1990, Douglas Wilder was the first African-American to be elected Governor in the State of Virginia; he also was the first African-American to be elected to public office in the State of Virginia in 1972
The smiling face of 1970 Ann Arbor Huron High School graduate, Richard Blake, January, 1990 as he prepared to greet many Ann Arborites on Police Patrol
On February 2, 1990, Carolyn Warmus was found guilty of 2nd degree murder; she grew up in Birmingham, attended the University of Michigan, and was an elementary school teacher. Many made comparisons with the storyline of the 1987 movie, Fatal Attraction, and the murder she committed. She is 52 in 2016 and eligible for parole in 2017.
On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela left prison as a free man after being imprisoned for 27 years; he came to Ann Arbor, and was awarded an Honorary Degree from the University of Michigan in 1991
Plum Street was renamed February 12, 1990 in honor of former Bethel AME Pastor, 1964-1989, John A. Woods (John A. Woods Papers)
On February 19, 1990, Trustcorp Bank was renamed Society Bank
On February 19, 1990, Adobe Photoshop was released to the public; it was invented in 1988
Peggy Haines became Washtenaw County Clerk, 1990-2004
The Whiffletree was demolished February, 1990 to make way for a parking lot
Tanya Padgett at Huron High School March, 1990
Lucy Liu graduated from the University of Michigan in 1990; she was a waitress at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Penn State joined the Big Ten Conference in 1990
Drake's May, 1990
Dennis Dahlmann purchased the Campus Inn in 1990
Rolling Hills Water Park was established in Pittsfield Township in 1990 at 7660 Stoney Creek Road; the 439 acre park implemented Phase 2 improvements in 2002, and Phase 3 in in 2011. It now has a 450 car parking lot, 4300 sq.ft. bath house, 5 water slides, a lazy river, wave pool, hiking and nature trails, etc. It is staffed by over 85 employees during peak season with over 110,000 guests visiting annually.
Rich Eisen, ESPN Broadcaster and former Michigan Daily Co-Editor, graduated from the University of Michigan in 1990
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School won the State Boy's Tennis Championships in 1990 and 1991
A Taste of Ann Arbor June, 1990
On June 10, 1990, The Museum of Washtenaw County Life was moved from Wall Street to 500 N. Main Street via the Broadway Bridge
Eastern Michigan reached its peak enrollment of 26,000 students in 1990
By 1990, motorcycle registrations plummeted by 33% from 5.4 million in 1985 to only 3.65 million in 1990
1990 was the last year Ann Arbor had a fireworks show at the Ann Arbor Airport; the cost to put on the show was over $50,000, and Domino's would no longer fund it
The Changing Times of 4th Avenue July 22, 1990
The Gulf War began August 2, 1990; Operation Desert Storm began on January 16, 1991 with Air Strikes
South Lyon High School was completed in 1990
Forest Evashevski, Willard Ikola, Neil Snow, H. Ross Hume, Robert Hume, Jim Skinner and Mack Supronowicz were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1990
On September 7, 1990, Danny Rolling was apprehended; he was known as "The Gainsville Ripper," and was believed to have murdered 8 victims, 1989-1990
Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990; it continued 20 seasons with 456 episodes
On September 24, 1990, Kroger announced they purchased 37 Great Scott stores in the Metro Detroit area
Matt Mann Pool became Varsity Arena in 1989, and was dedicated on November 15, 1990 as Cliff Keen Arena at 616 E. Hoover St.
On December 18, 1990, Bo Schembecher, President of the Detroit Tigers, fired Ernie Harwell, Detroit Tigers Broadcaster, after 31 seasons
Ann Arbor Police Files: The 1990s (Ann Arbor population in 1990 was 109,608 (7th largest in Michigan), 282,937 in Washtenaw County, 24,818 in Ypsilanti, 6,660 in Saline, 4,040 in Milan, 3,772 in Chelsea, 1,753 in Manchester, 1,497 in Dexter, 9.3 million in Michigan, and 248 million in the USA; Detroit has declined to just over 1 million with 21% White and 75% Black as it dropped to the 7th largest city in America behind Houston and San Diego) 21st Census of the United States

Social Security examined over 40.2 million births from 1990-1999, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	Michael	462,314	Jessica	303,086
2	Christopher	360,204	Ashley	301,801
3	Matthew	351,606	Emily	237,227
4	Joshua	329,114	Sarah	224,310
5	Jacob	298,334	Samantha	223,995
6	Nicholas	275,282	Amanda	191,077
7	Andrew	272,835	Brittany	190,812
8	Daniel	272,227	Elizabeth	172,624
9	Tyler	262,263	Taylor	169,014
10	Joseph	260,667	Megan	160,355

Michigan finished the 1990 Football Season, 9-3, in a 4 way tie for the Big Ten Championship with Iowa, Michigan State, and Illinois. The Wolverines lost the season opener to Notre Dame, 24-28, and were denied a win against Michigan State on October 13 when an obvious pass interference call on Desmond Howard was not called in a 27-28 loss. Michigan's other loss was to Iowa the next week, 23-24. They crushed Mississippi in the Gator Bowl, 35-3, to close the season with six wins in a row, and were ranked #7 in the Final AP Poll. Jon Vaughn was tied with 3 others for Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Dean Dingman earned All-American recognition. Iowa lost to Washington in the Rose Bowl, 34-46. Former Michigan Assistant, Bill McCartney, led the Colorado Buffaloes to the National Championship in 1990 with a 11-1-1 record, and a Orange Bowl win over Notre Dame, 10-9; their only loss was to Illinois, 23-22, and they tied Tennessee, 31-31.
Ann Arbor Pioneer HS won the State Cross Country Championship in 1990
Carole Gist won the Miss USA contest in 1990; she graduated from Cass Tech, and was the first African-American woman to win the event. Also in 1990, Renee Tenison became the first African-American Playboy Playmate of the Year.
Billboard Top Pop Hits of 1990
Michigan Governor John Engler cut all mental health funding; as a result, Ypsilanti State Mental Health Hospital was shut down in 1991
Douglas Smith became Ann Arbor's New Police Chief; he was Deputy Chief in Minneapolis, MN, and he left in 1994 to become Police Chief at Tuscon, AZ where he left in 1998 for a federal job
Little Professor Book Store opened in the Westgate Shopping Center in 1991
The Center of Champions is renamed Schembechler Hall; Ed Martin began his relationship with Robert Traylor, and paid out over $160,000 in 1991
The World Wide Web went public in 1991
A History of Ann Arbor was published in 1991 by Jonathan Marwil
Mr. Rib at 730 N. Main St. March, 1991; Jesse Campbell, born at Starkville, Mississippi, graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1960 where he excelled in track
On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was involved in a high-speed chase in Los Angeles; a video showed the public that he was beaten by police with batons after being tasered, and riots broke out in Los Angeles, April 29-May 4 with 63 dead, 2382 injured, 12,111 arrested with over $1 billion in damage. The excessive force cost the city $5.5 million on June 1, 1994; King later died on June 17, 2012 at the age of 47.
Gene Maybee passed away on March 18, 1991; he was Principal at Tappan Junior High School, 1950-1970, and served Ann Arbor Public Schools since 1936 after earning his bachelor's (1931) and master's degrees (1939) from the University of Michigan. He served St. Clair as a mathematics teacher, 1931-1936. Maybee was a music and math teacher at Ann Arbor High School, and became a valuable administrative assistant to Lewis Forsythe. He became Principal at Jones School, 1948, after serving as a teacher there, 1942-1948. He served three terms as Alderman on the Ann Arbor City Council, 1948-1954. After he became Principal at Tappan in 1950; he helped with overseeing its construction and transitioning the moved to the new building in 1952 while the "old" Tappan became Burns Park School. He was a member of the Ann Arbor Kiwanis for 44 years, and not only served as its President in 1958, but also had perfect attendance at club meetings for which he was honored for Outstanding Leadership and Service in 1988. He authored, The Intermediate School, published in 1968. When he retired in 1970, Maybee observed a large increase in drug and discipline problems due to a lack of parental cooperation and parental support of teachers and operations of the school; he retired for health reasons, and stated, "My nerves are all tied up. I want to live a few more years."
The Croatian War began March 31, 1991 with over 20,000 dead and over 520,000 people displaced until its end November 12, 1995
English Professor, Liz Brater, was elected Mayor of Ann Arbor April, 1991; the first woman to be elected, and later served in the Michigan House of Representatives, 1995-2000, and Michigan State Senate, 2003-2010
On April 17, 1991, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to a record 3004.46
A cyclone in Bangladesh killed over 138,000 and left over 10 million homeless April 24-30, 1991
On May 3, 1991, Dallas, the most popular American TV Show of the 1980s along with The Cosby Show, drew 33.3 million viewers for its final episode after 14 seasons
On May 5, 1991, President Bush spoke at the University of Michigan Commencement
On May 10, 1991, James Toney, Ann Arbor Huron Graduate, defeated Michael Nunn to win the World Middleweight Title in Boxing; Toney went on to win Super Middleweight, Cruiserweight, Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Boxing Championships by defeating Evander Holifield, Iran Barkley, and others
The Washtenaw County Recreation Center was completed in 1991 at Platt & Washtenaw, and named in honor of Meri Lou Murray; she graduated from the University of Michigan, and served on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, 1973-1996. She was the first woman to chair the county board, and advocated for a countwide parks system, and taught English and Speech at Pioneer High School where she led the debate team to a state championship. She and her husband, Tom, were married over 60 years before passing away in 2012 at the age of 79.
Edwin Jay "Buddy" Vande Wege took over for his father as owner at Moe's Sport Shop in 1992 after coaching the University of Michigan Women's Basketball Team, 1984-1992
Cholera killed over 10,000 people in Peru in 1991; death rates for cholera were reduced from 50% to 10% in the 1980s, and 3% by the 1990s
Rolling Hills Water Park was established in 1991; it was Michigan's first pubic water park
Black Pond Woods was established on Traver Road in 1991
Prescription athletic turf was installed at Michigan Stadium in May, 1991 as renovations raised seating capacity to 102,501 at a cost of $2,250,000
On May 22, 1991, Eastern Michigan changed its name from the Hurons to the Eagles
A Racist Flier was posted at the Ann Arbor Fire Department June 7, 1991
Common Grill opened in Chelsea in 1991
In 1991, the U.S. Government Accountability Officed revealed weaknesses in lobbying laws; it found that about 10,000 of 13,500 "key influence peddler" on Capitol Hill were not registered as lobbyists
Ann Arbor Skate Company in 1991 on Platt Rd. near Huron Parkway
On June 27, 1991, The Great Lakes Shipping Company went out of business
Jeff Daniels established The Purple Rose Theater Company at Chelsea in 1991; he was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1985 in the Woody Allen film, The Purple Rose of Cairo
Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested July, 1991 after raping, murdering and dismembering at least 17 boys and men from 1978-1991; after he received a sentence of life imprisonment, he was beaten to death by a prisoner on November 28, 1994
Palio opened September, 1991
There were no inductees into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1991 when Bo Schembechler was Athletic Director
Michigan finished the 1991 Football Season, 10-2, with a loss to Florida State, 31-51, and Washington in the Rose Bowl, 14-34; however, the Wolverines were undefeated in the Big Ten Season, and finished the season ranked #6 in the AP Poll. Desmond Howard won the Heisman Trophy, and was Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year; he scored 31 touchdowns in his career at Michigan including 19 in 1991 with a 93 yard punt return TD against Ohio State. Erick Anderson became the only Wolverine to earn the Butkus Award as Best Linebacker in the nation, and the only Michigan Linebacker to lead the team in tackles four consecutive years; he ended his career with 428 tackles. Greg Skrepenak was Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year.
R. Bruce Laidlaw retired as Ann Arbor City Attorney September, 1991 after serving since 1966 following his graduation from the University of Michgan Law School that same year; he has been an avid runner through the years.
On September 24, 1991, Dr. Suess, Theodor Geisel, passed away at the age of 87; the Dartmouth and Oxford graduated began writing children's books in 1931-1990
On October 6, 1991, Zeke Jones won a gold medal at the World Championships in freestyle wrestling; Zeke was a state champion at Ann Arbor Huron in 1985 with a 111-6 record, a Three-Time All-American at Arizona State with a 139-21 record, 6 Time National Freestyle Champion, and has gone on to become Head Wrestling Coach for the Aztecs after being Head Olympic and World Team Coach for Freestyle Wrestling for Team USA. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Presidential Candidate Jerry Brown came to Ann Arbor and spoke at Maude's in 1991; he was defeated by Bill Clinton for the Democratic nomination in 1992
On October 12, 1991, Anita Hill testified before the U.S. Senate that Judge Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her while she worked at two federal agencies with over 20 million TV viewers; however, Thomas was confirmed as U.S. Supreme Court Justice. He was the second African-American to be appointed to the position.
On November 4, 1991, Cliff Keen, one of Michigan's true legends passed away. Keen grew up in Western Oklahoma working on a farm; he had incredibly large hands with an unbelievable grip. He grew up in a large family and lost two sisters to tuberculosis in his teenage years. He attended Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater, and played football for John Maulbetsch, former Ann Arbor High School and University of Michigan All-American, and Legendary Wrestling Coach Ed Gallagher. Keen won three conference wrestling championships and was undefeated at 158 lbs. in three seasons of varsity competition, and was a varsity football standout at center and linebacker. He was also the business manager for the Orange and Black, school newspaper. He married Mildred Smith, a State Tennis Champion, Class Valedictorian at Idabel, and avid sharpshooter in 1923, the same year he graduated college. Maulbetsch recommended him to Yost in 1925 to coach football and wrestling at Michigan after Keen spent two years teaching and coaching at Frederick High School where his football team won the State Championship and outscored opponents, 355 to 3. Keen came to Ann Arbor in 1925 to take over the Wolverine wrestling team who finished in last place in the conference each season since the sport held varsity status. He won four consecutive Western Conference Championships, 1927-1930, with two of his squad members earning starting Olympic births in 1928. His 1928 team had 7 NCAA Semi-Finalists in 8 weight classes. Keen earned a law degree at Michigan in 1933. He went on the coach both football, 1926-1958, and wrestling at Michigan, 1925-1970, and claimed 13 Big Ten Championships with 40 of his 45 teams placing in the Top 3 in the conference. His wrestlers captured 19 NCAA or National AAU Championships with 81 Big Ten Conference Champions and 68 All-American placewinners. He won 268 dual meets with a streak of 34 consecutive wins, 1962-1966, and winning 55 of 56 matches, 1962-1968. He and former teammate at Oklahoma A&M, Fendley Collins, coach at Michigan State, founded the Michigan State High School Wrestling Championships in 1939. Keen's influence on the sport of wrestling went well beyond the State of Michigan; he served on the U.S. Olympic Committee, 1928-1952, and was the first University of Michigan Head Coach to be named as Olympic Wrestling Coach in 1948 after serving in the military during World War II where he was one of the chief training physical training officers in the Navy. He combined with two other Hall of Fame wrestling coaches, Ray Swartz and Charlie Spiedel, to author, Championship Wrestling in 1943, and also wrote the Navy Athletic manual. He is the only Head Coach in Michigan Athletic History to win Big Ten Championships in two different sports, Football and Wrestling; his 1947 and 1948 Lightweight Football squads won titles when it was a sanctioned Big Ten Sport, and he is the only football coach at Michigan who can claim his teams defeated Ohio State twice in the same season. He developed the circular wrestling mat in 1955, and was the first wrestling coach to develop instruction of the sport through loop films in 1952. Keen was President of the National Wrestling Coaches Association in 1954. Keen was an entrepeneur, and built homes, sold real estate, and developed a sporting goods store in the basement of his home on Overridge with the development of a wrestling headgear which he patented in 1958; he also sold wrestling mats, shoes, uniforms, and even developed a hockey helmet as well. Over 70 of his former wrestlers who were inspired by Keen went on to successful careers as wrestling coaches, the most prominent were Harold Nichols, Rick Bay, Murl Thrush, Frank Bissell, Paul "Bo" Cameron, Larry Nelson, Joe Scandura, Bob Fehrs, and Mike Rodriquez. Others had outstanding careers in other fields, but his leadership as a business entrepreneur helped inspire Doug Horning (M-Den) and Bob Betzig (Ann Arbor Machine Company) amongst many others. The sporting goods store he founded in his basement in 1956 was taken over by his son, Jim, and grandsons, Tom and Jim Jr., and is now one of the largest in the world; it outfits Major League Baseball Umpires and National Football League Referees. Keen was inducted into the Sporting Goods Hall of Fame posthumously in 2011. Keen was also inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor (1980), National Wrestling Hall of Fame (1976), Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (1981), and the Helms Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame (1958). A book was written about Keen in 2013, and the great legacy he left to the sport of wrestling, the University of Michigan and the State of Michigan.
On November 7, 1991, Magic Johnson announced he was HIV positive after he retired from the NBA; his estimated net worth in 2016 was over $500 million
On December 26, 1991, the Soviet Union dissolution began
On January 9, 1992, William Suff was apprehended; he murdered at least 13 victims, 1974-1992 (William Suff)
The Shelter Association of Ann Arbor welcomed homeless at 420 W. Huron St. on January 19, 1992
On February 22, 1992, Eva Jessye passed away at the age of 97; she taught at the University of Michigan in the 1970s and moved back to Ann Arbor in 1985 (Eva Jessye Collection, 1927-1992) All the World is a Stage
In 1992, Woody Allen ended his 12 year relationship with Mia Farrow as a result of an affair with her adopted daughter, Soon-Yi Previn; Allen and Previn were married in 1997 and have adopted two daughters
On April 20, 1992, The Cosby Show drew over 44.4 million TV viewers
Jay Leno took over The Tonight Show from Johnny Carson, 1962-1992, on May 25, 1992; Carson's final episode on May 22 drew over 50 million viewers. Leno continued through May 29, 2009 when Conan O'Brien succeeded him
On June 3, 1992, the Bob Ufer Quarterback Club held an All-Male Award Event for their 45th Banquet during a time where the University of Michigan was desperately trying to implement Title IX and other gender equity policies; Don Robinson, Chairman of the Banquet Committee, claimed the club was only continuing the 45 year tradition with the male-only rule. President Duderstadt lectured the group on their all-male event, and the club's policy was changed for 1993 and future events. The Bob Ufer Memorial Scholarship Fund began in 1983.
Kiddieland went out of business July, 1992
Bo Schembechler was fired by Tom Monaghan as President of the Detroit Tigers by fax on July 31, 1992. Schembechler sued Monaghan, but they settled their legal battle May, 1994. Monaghan sold the Detroit Tigers to Mike Ilitch in August 26, 1992.
On September 5, 1992, Tricia McNaughton won the World Wrestling Championship at Villerbaune, France at 110 lbs.; she began wrestling at the age of 7 after being bored from watching TV while her brothers went off to wrestling practice. Her father, Jim, was a Michigan State Champion at 95 lbs. in 1955, and her grandfather, Al Steinke, was a Big Ten Champion for the Wolverines in 1930 as well as a varsity football starter on the offensive line, and her brother, Andy, was a 3rd place finisher in 1985 at 119 lbs. who wrestled at Arizona State while Jamie at Michigan after winning a state title at 112 lbs. in 1982. Tricia retired from wrestling at the age of 12 after compiling a record of 181-23 all against boys from 7-12 years old while competing in the 50 lbs. weight class. She was not allowed to participate in wrestling in high school so she competed in gymnastics at Ann Arbor Huron. When she finished college at the University of Wisconsin in 1988, her childhood friend, Zeke Jones, persuaded her to continue wrestling since women's wrestling was just getting started internationally at that time due to Title IX initiatives. She married Townsend Saunders, an All-American wrestler at Arizona State who went on to earn a silver medal in the 1996 Olympics. Tricia won 7 National Freestyle Championships in a row, and won 4 World Championships; she was the first woman inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Mike Barrowman won a gold medal in the 200 breaststroke with a world record time at the 1992 Olympics held at Barcelona, Spain; Eric Namesnik won a silver medal in the 400 meter individual medley, Gustavo Borges won a silver medal in the 100 meter freestyle for Brazil, Alejandro Alvizuri, Derya Buyukuncu, Raymond Papa, Royce Sharp, and Marcel Wouda participated in swimming, Kent Ferguson in diving, Greg Barton won a bronze medal in kayaking, Brian Diemer and Penny Neer in track, and Carl Schueler participated in race walking. Dick Kimball was the U.S. Diving Coach. Todd Brost won a silver medal in the Albertville, France Winter Olympics
Highland Appliance filed bankruptcy August, 1992, and liquidated its 30 stores in 1993
A serial rapist began at Eberwhite Woods on September 28, 1992. A second rape occurred on October 1, 1993. Ervin Mitchell was convicted of the rape-murder of Christine Gailbreath on May 7, 1994 after Ann Arbor Police identified 730 suspects and conducted 160 DNA samples. (Juror's names public in 1999)
Bo Schembechler, Athletic Director, 1988-1990, Jack Weisenberger, current Athletic Director, 1991-1993, Bruce Hilkene, Dick Kempthorn, Jack Clancy, Henry Hatch, Phil Hubbard, Gordon McMillan, Ed Gagnier, and John Schroeder were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
Michigan finished the 1992 Football Season, 9-0-3, with a Rose Bowl victory over Washington, 38-31, to finish the year ranked #5 in the AP Poll. The Wolverines tied Notre Dame, 17-17, Illinois, 22-22, and Ohio State, 13-13. Michigan fumbled the ball a record 10 times against Illinois. Tyrone Wheatley was the MVP, and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Chris Hutchinson was Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, and second Wolverine to earn Big Ten All-Conference for four consecutive years. Elvis Grbac went on to play in the NFL, 1993-2001; he finished his Michigan career with 522 completions for 6,460 yards and 71 TDs, and 3 Big Ten Titles with 3 Rose Bowls.
On November 3, 1992, Bill Clinton defeated President George H.W. Bush in the Presidential Election; H. Ross Perot earned nearly 20 million votes which was close to 19% of all votes cast, and there were over 106 million Americans who voted and nearly 190 million Americans eligible to vote.
Redistricting in 1992 due to the U.S. Census changed the 2nd District into the 7th Congressional District reversing 149 years of political history since 1843 when the district was created; Dale Kildee, a 1961 University of Michigan graduated, was ousted by Republican, Nick Smith, from Addison who served the district until 2005
In November, 1992, Bob Packwood's sexual scandal was published by the Washington Post; he resigned on September 8, 1995 after 19 women complained of sexual misconduct of the former senator
On December 7, 1992, The Birds of Washtenaw County was published by University of Michigan Linguistics Professor, 1985-2001, John Swales
Ed Martin began his relationship with Maurice Taylor in 1993, and paid him $105,000 in 1993-1994
On February 20, 1993, George "Sparks" Wedemeyer passed away at the age of 90; he started Ann Arbor's first radio station, WQAJ, in 1927, and designed, manufactured and repaired radios at his shop at 110 E. Washington until he moved it to 221 E. Liberty St., Catherine Street in the Wedemeyer Block, and 2280 South Industrial Highway in 1962. He was son of Congressman, William Wedemeyer.
On February 26, 1993 the World Trade Center bombing in New York with 6 dead and 1042 injured
Assad Nimer of Ypsilanti won the 1993 State Wrestling Championship at 145 lbs.
Drake’s Sandwich Shop closed in 1993 (UM Record); Truman Tibbals died in 1994, he owned Drake's, 1935-1993
David Koresh led the Branch Davidians in a 51 day siege at Waco, TX, February 28-April 19, 1993 with 76 people killed
Sunday newspaper circulation peaked in America at 62.6 million in 1993
On March 12, 1993, the Great Blizzard of 1993 began
The Fab 5 at the University of Michigan earned the NCAA Finals in 1992-1993 Season, 31-5, and finished 2nd to Duke; they finished 25-9 in the 1991-1992 season, and were also NCAA Finalists and finished 2nd to North Carolina
On April 5, 1993, Ingrid Sheldon defeated Liz Brater to become Ann Arbor Mayor; she served through 2000. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1966, and a Master's degree from the University of Michigan in 1970. Her husband, Cliff, served on the Ann Arbor City Council, 1978-1982.
On April 13, 1993, Saddam Hussein ordered 14 men to assassinate President Bush with a car bomb 3 months after he left office while visiting Kuwait University
On April 25, 1993, the March on Washington, DC for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights Liberation drew 300,000 to 1 million people
Big Ten Party Store Manager, Curtis Estes, made customers aware of a new 10% liquor tax hike April, 1993
On April 30, 1993, Monica Seles, 19, was stabbed at Hamburg, Germany by a spectator; he withdrew from tennis for two years. The perpetrator received two years probation and psychological treatment.
Larry Nassar earned a medical degree from Michigan State University in 1993, and the he began sexually abusing a USA Gymnastic who won an Olympic medal in 1994. The abuse continued for six years; Nassar began working at Gedderts' Twistars Gymnastics Club at Dimondale in 1996, and became an Assistant Professor and Varsity Team Physician at Michigan State in 1997 while a complaint was lodged against him by a parent at Gedderts' Gym
On May 20, 1993, Cheers drew 93.5 million U.S. viewers in its finale
The Northside Grill opened July, 1993; it is owned by Jim Koli, a 1984 University of Michigan graduate
Max & Erma's came to Ann Arbor in 1993
Unilever acquired Breyer's in 1993; it made them America's largest ice cream manufacturer
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School won the State Boy's Tennis Championships in 1993
Dion Woolfolk won the 1993 State Long Jump Championship with a leap of 22'9"
Parallax Software was developed June, 1993 by Mike Kulas and Matt Toschlog; they developed the popular video games, Descent and Volition
Paul Edgar Hubbell passed away at the age of 101 July, 1993; he was a history professor at Eastern Michigan University, 1923-1958 (Hubbell Papers)
Issa Issa bought Buster's at 3050 Platt Rd. July, 1993
On August 7, 1993, Tammy Niver went missing in Ypsilanti in Superior Township
Mark Rosentreter, 26, passed away on August 28, 1993 after an excavating accident near 3200 West Liberty Street
Tom Mast at his Westgate Shoe Store at 2517 Jackson Rd. on August 30, 1993; Mast Shoes has been in Ann Arbor since 1942
Michigan finished the 1993 Football Season, 8-4, and ended up ranked #21 in the AP Poll and #19 in the UPI Coaches Poll. The Wolverines lost to Notre Dame, 23-27, Michigan State, 7-17, Illinois, 21-24, and #6 Wisconsin, 10-13; however, they shut out #5 Ohio State, 28-0, beat #8 Penn State, 21-13, and trounced North Carolina State, 42-7, in the Hall of Fame Bowl. Wisconsin tied Ohio State for the Big Ten Championship, and beat UCLA in the Rose Bowl, 21-16.
In September, 1993, Jim Person filed for bankruptcy protection for The Brown Jug restaurant; Person owned the restaurant since 1959
On September 24, 1993, Joe Roberson was announced as Michigan's "new" Athletic Director replacing a retiring Jack Weidenbach effective July 1, 1994
On September 30, 1993, Bob-Lo Amusement Park closed; it opened in 1898
Ann Arbor Pioneer HS won the State Cross Country Championship in 1993 and 1994
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on November 30, 1993
On December 3, 1993, Washington Street Station filed for bankruptcy protection by owners Tony Thompson and David Tims
On December 12, 1993, two girls were stabbed and another suffered a head injury after a brawl broke out following a basketball game between Ann Arbor Pioneer High School and Detroit Cody. A middle school girl with a knife was released in her grandparent's custody.
Generation Z or IGeneration Era is reported to have commenced in 1994
On January 4, 1994, Nancy Sibley, 5, lost her life at Pittsfield Elementary after her drawstring on her coat got stuck on a circular slide
On January 6, 1994, Tonya Harding and her husband, Jeff Gillooly, hired Shane Stant to attack rival skater, Nancy Kerrigan, at Detroit after a practice session with a baton; Kerrigan went on to win a silver medal at the Olympics while Harding finished 8th. The film, I Tonya, was released on December 8, 2017
Arctic air settled over Michigan from January 13-20, 1994 with statewide temperatures falling to 20-40 degrees below zero (Cold Wave of 1994)
On January 21, 1994, Ronald Gene Barbour, a retired military officer, plotted to assassinate President Clinton while jogging (Barbour Case)
Annie Zirkel, an Ann Arbor Counselor, published Cheap Living In and Around Ann Arbor: An Insider's Guide to Surviving Ann Arbor's High Living Costs
Garry Turner purchased The Village Apothecary from Fred Kreye at 1112 South University in 1994
David Hann finished as State Wrestling Runner-Up at 135 lbs. in 1994; Greg DeGrand of Saline won the State title at 160 lbs. and his teammate, Jeff Nadig, was Runner-up at 189 lbs.
In the Lillehammer, Norway Winter Olympics in 1994, David Harlock won a silver medal in hockey and David Roberts also participated in hockey
The Rwandan Genocide began April 7, 1994 and by July 15 murdered as many as 1 million people
The Dalai Lama returned to Ann Arbor to speak at Crisler Arena before over 10,000 on April 21, 1994; he previously came to Ann Arbor in 1979
The Michigan Militia was founded in 1994 by Norman Olson; it rose to a membership of over 10,000
On May 6, 1994, the Chunnel was completed
On May 11, 1994, many of the First Ladies attended the National Garden Gala including Barbara Bush, Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Clinton, Betty Ford, and Lady Bird Johnson
Nicole Brown Simpson was murdered on June 13, 1994; her former husband, O.J. Simpson fled arrest in his Ford Bronco while the nation watched the 90 minute police chase on live television
Todd Snyder won the 1994 State Championship in the 3200 Meter Run with a time of 9:17.1; Ann Arbor Pioneer's 3200 Meter Relay Team (McLaughlin, Braxton, ) won the title with a time of 7:49.0, and Elgin Bates won the State High Jump Championship with a leap of 6'11"
Ann Arbor Pioneer's Softball Team earned a birth in the State Finals in 1994 against Jenison, but lost 2-0 in 11 innings
Yahoo was established in 1994
John Goetz retired, and his son, Larry, succeeded him as owner of Goetzcraft Printing at 975 Phoenix Drive
Ypsilanti Press ceased publication on June 28, 1994
Charles Gelman offered to finance the fireworks show at the Ann Arbor Airport in 1994, but negotiations ended with the fireworks cancelled after trying to move the event to Ann Arbor Pioneer HS
Jon Urbanchek captured his 10th Big Ten Championship in a row, 1986-1995
Amazon.com was founded by Jeff Bezos on July 4, 1994
A Taste of Ann Arbor July, 1994
Harvey Drouillard began taking nude photographs at the Ann Arbor Art Fair in 1994; he has a collection of over two decades of nude photographs in over 30 cities with over 3500 photos, and he ran an underground club, The Anecdote, on E. Washington St.
The North Korean Famine, 1994-1998, led to as many as 3.5 million people dead; reports of cannibalism killing thousands while new leader Kim Jong-Il spent millions of weapons
On September 12, 1994, Frank Eugene Corder stole a Cessna 150 and crashed it on the White House Lawn in an assassination attempt
On September 13, 1994, Congress passed the Federal Assault Weapons Ban by a 52-48 senate vote after 77% of Americans supported the ban in a CNN/USA Today poll, and President Clinton and former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter also supported the 10 year ban following the 1989 school shooting at Stockton, 1991 Luby shooting, 101 Street Massacre at San Francisco, etc. The ban expired in 2004 and was not renewed under the Bush Administration with a Republican Congress.
On September 19, 1994, ER debuted; it was the most popular television show in America, 1995-1999, and continued through April 2, 2009 with 331 episodes over 15 seasons
Friends debuted September 22, 1994; it was the most popular television show in America in 2002, and continued through May 6, 2004 with 236 episodes over 10 seasons
Moby Benedict, Dominic Tomasi, Tom Maentz, Terry Barr, Jim Mandich, Rickey Green, John MacInnes, Frank Legaci, and Ann Arbor High School graduate, Francie Kraker Goodridge were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1994; Goodridge was the third woman to be inducted
Michigan finished the 1994 Football Season, 8-4, and lost to Colorado, 26-27, on a "Hail, Mary" pass on September 22; the Wolverines were ahead, 26-14, in the 4th quarter at Michigan Stadium. Former Michigan Coach, Bill McCartney, was the Buffalo Coach. Michigan also lost to #2 Penn State, 24-31, Wisconsin, 19-31, and Ohio State, 6-22. The Wolverines finished the season ranked #12 in the AP Poll after defeating Colorado State, 24-14, in the Holiday Bowl. Penn State beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl, 38-20. Nebraska, 13-0, finished #1 after beating Miami-FL in the Orange Bowl, 24-17. Tyrone Wheatley ended his Michigan Athletic Career with scoring 54 TDs, and also earning All-American with an 8th place finish at the NCAA Championships in the hurdles. Todd Collins ended his Michigan football career with 457 completions for 5,858 yards with 37 TDs; two of his favorite targets were Amani Toomer and Derrick Alexander. Remy Hamilton became Michigan's first All-American placekicker.
On October 25, 1994, Susan Smith reported that a "black man" carjacked her vehicle with her two sons, Michael and Alexander; she confessed on November 4 to murdering her two sons as she let her vehicle roll into John D. Long lake. She is eligible for parole in 2025. (Susan Smith)
On October 29, 1994, Francisco Martin Duran fired at least 29 shots into the White House in an assassination attempt of President Clinton
Maria Carey released, All I Want for Christmas is You, on November 1, 1994
Detroit approved $1.5 billion school bond for rennovations and construction; it was the largest school bond in United States history, and exceeded Miami Dade County bond of $1 billion passed in 1988 (Paying for the bond until 2040)
On January 25, 1995, Pakistani National, Mir Qasi, shot two CIA employees and wounded 3 others at the CIA Headquarters at Langley, VA; he was apprehended on June 15, 1997
University of Michigan graduate, Susan Holtzer, published Something to Kill for in 1995; she has gone on to publish Curly Smoke (1996), Bleeding Maize and Blue (1997), Black Diamond: A Mystery at the University of Michigan (1998), The Silly Season (2000), The Wedding Game (2001). She splits her time between San Francisco and Ann Arbor.
In 1995, Tom Izzo was promoted to Head Coach at Michigan State
Ed Martin began his relationship with Louis Bullock in 1995, and paid him $71,000 after he enrolled at Michigan through 1999
Greg DeGrand of Saline repeated as State Wrestling Championship at 160 lbs. in 1995
The Corruption Perceptions Index was initiated in 1995
18 million American homes are online, but only 3% are using the internet
NRA Membership increased to 3.5 million
California was the first state to adopt a Non-Smoking Ban in its workplaces, restaurants and bars in 1995; by 2014, 28 states have also adopted the ban
On February 23, 1995, the Dow Jones Industrial Average eclipsed 4,000 with a 4,003.33 finish
On February 26, 1995, the Barings Bank collapsed
Charles Gelman became of of the top CEOs in the nation as the Gelman Sciences Chief
The University of Michigan Women's Gymnastics squad finished Runner-Up at the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships; Beth Wymer won the NCAA Parellel Bars Championship for the third season in a row, and was voted Big Ten Athlete of the Year. Wymer came to Ann Arbor in 1992 from Toledo after Bev Plocki was hired as coach in 1989; the Wolverines were 1-10 in 1988 and 0-13 in 1989 prior to Plocki's hiring, and during the 1992-1995 seasons, Michigan was 116-9 and 45-1 in Big Ten competition finishing 4th at the NCAA Championships in 1994. Plocki has now won 22 Big Ten Championships in 28 seasons, the most of any Head Coach in Michigan Athletic History, and is 2nd in Big Ten Coaching History behind 1964 and 1976 U.S. Olympic Coach, Doc Counsilman of Indiana, whose teams earned 23 titles, 1957-1990. She has a record of 723-247-2 with 281-44 in Big Ten competition. Bev's husband, Jim, also works at the University of Michigan as a Strength & Conditioning Coach for the football team.
April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing killed 168 and wounded 680 others with over $652 million in damage; the motivation for the bombing included revenge for the deaths of 86 people at Ruby Rudge during the Waco Siege which ended two years previously to the date by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols
On April 25-July 15, 1995, Andrew Cunanan murdered Gianni Versace and 4 others in a killing spree
On April 28, 1995, Gary Moeller was involved in an altercation at the Excalibur Restaurant in Southfield after drinking heavily; he resigned on May 5, and Lloyd Carr was named as Interim Head Coach on May 13. Moeller coached with Schembechler at Miami-OH in 1967-68, and came with him to Ann Arbor in 1969-1976, and was promoted to Defensive Coordinator. He took the Illinois Head Coach position, 1977-1979, but returned to Schembechler's staff, 1980-1989, as Defensive and then Offensive Coordinator. Moeller played for Ohio State, 1961-1963, and was their Captain in 1963 under Woody Hayes. Moeller was 3-1-1 vs. Ohio State, 3-2 vs. Michigan State, 2-2-1 vs. Notre Dame, and 5-0 vs. Minnesota in his 5 seasons as Head Coach. Les Miles left the Michigan Football Program to become an Assistant Offensive Line Coach at Oklahoma State; he was not retained by Lloyd Carr.
The Ark moved from 637 S. Main St. to 307 S. Main St. April-November, 1995; it was the third moved for The Ark which opened in 1965 on Hill St. until it moved in 1983
Todd Snyder repeated as 1995 State Champion in the 3200 Meter Run with a time of 9:09.9
Ernest McCarus retired at the University of Michigan after 43 years of service, 1952-1995; he taught Arabic and Kurdish, and also earned degrees in linguistics, Japanese and Spanish
From July 12-16, 1995, a Midwestern Heat Wave killed 739 people in Chicago as temperatures soared to 106 degrees
On July 13, 1995, the Detroit Newspaper Strike began; it lasted until February 14, 1997
The Reform Party was founded in 1995
Sony Playstation was introduced in 1995
Carl Ent was appointed the new Ann Arbor Police Chief in 1995; he came from Muncie, IN, and was named in three lawsuits by city employees for discrimination in a lack of promotion before resigning January, 2000
The Michigan Militia had 12,000 members in 70 of Michigan's 83 counties in 1995; it was founded in 1994 by Norman Olson and Ray Southwell
Bill Martin founded the Bank of Ann Arbor Summer, 1995 at 125 S. Fifth with initial capital of $6 million; the bank opened January, 16, 1996 with 15 employees, and has grown to manage assets of $2.2 billion in 2016
Nicola Rooney purchased a book store at 2501 Jackson Road in the Westgate Shopping Center; it became Nicola's Books, 1997-2014, until it was sold to Shuler's Books in 2014. The small book store began at Maple Village in the 1970s and moved to Westgate in the 1980s; it was previously known as the Little Professor Book store.
Ann Arbor Brewing Company opened July, 1995 at 114 E. Washington St.
HBO Special Report in 1995: Violence: An American Tradition
Ann Arbor: A Pictorial History was published November, 1995 by Marilyn McLaughlin
A fire at Mountain Jack’s at 300 S. Maple Rd. forced 18 employees and diners to evacuate the restaurant on September 2, 1995
Taylor Elizabeth Blair Calhoun, 16, and Timothy Andrew Kaufman, 23, were killed when their cars collided on I-94 near Dancer Road on September 12, 1995
On September 8, 1995, Phyllis Ocker Field was dedicated at 1202 S. State St.; Ocker came to the University of Michigan in 1961 as a Physical Education Professor and Field Hockey Coach, and she was promoted to Women's Athletic Director in 1978 until she retired in 1991. She was responsible for helping the University of Michigan to implement Title IX initiatives to add and increase participation in women's athletics despite meeting opposition from Don Canham, Bo Schembechler and others in the Michigan Athletic Department
Michigan finished the 1995 Football Season, 9-4, and Lloyd Carr was promoted to Head Coach. Fred Jackson was offensive coordinator, and Greg Mattison defensive coordinator. Michigan began the season staging a huge comeback in the 4th quarter after trailing Virginia, 0-17, and a catch by Mercury Hayes on the last play of the game helped the Wolverines earn an 18-17 win. The 5-0 Wolverines lost to Northwestern for the second season in a row, 13-19, on October 7, Michigan State, 25-28, on November 4, and Penn State, 17-27, on November 18, but upset #2 Ohio State, 31-23, on November 25. Tim Biakabutuka carried the ball 37 times for 313 yards against the Buckeyes; he also set a single season rushing record of 1818 yards. Charles Woodson was a Freshman who earned a starting spot by the second game of the season, and earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year. They lost to Texas A&M, 20-22, in the Alamo Bowl. Michigan finished the season ranked #17 in the AP Poll; Northwestern was undefeated in conference play, but lost to USC in the Rose Bowl, 32-41.
On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripkin broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive Major League Baseball "Iron Man" streak by playing 2,131 games in a row
Jesse Campbell opened Mr. Rib October, 1995 at 3120 Packard Rd.; it was formerly Cajun Joe's. Campbell opened Barbeque King at Main & Summit in 1974, and his "Soul on a Roll" sandwich made Car & Driver magazines list of 8 best sandwiches in America
On October 3, 1995, O.J. Simpson was acquitted for the murder of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson
On October 16, 1995, the Million Man March at Washington, DC drew an estimated 850,000 people
The Quebec Referendum to withdraw from Canada was defeated by only 300,000 votes on October 30, 1995 with nearly 5 million people voting
Mindell's announced they were going out of business November 13, 1995 in the Carpenter Plaza after 28 years; Mickey Mindell bought Reid Pharmacy in Detroit in 1953, and moved his operations to Ann Arbor in 1967. He sold his supplies to Arbor Drugs. Nationally, drug store chains now control 66% of the pharmaceutical market.
On November 21, 1995, the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped past 5,000 to close at 5,023.55
Ann Arbor Ice Cube opened December, 1995 with $8.5 million in construction costs with two Olympic Skating Rinks and a 1,000 seat arena (Ann Arbor based Development Program produces Olympians, NHS Stars)
On December 19, 1995, The Lobbying Disclosure Act was passed
Dale Fisher published Ann Arbor: Visions of the Eagle in 1996
On February 12, 1996, Society Bank was renamed Society National Bank, and then renamed Keybank
On February 17, 1996, a Ford Explorer went off the road on M-14 after a party; this incident sparked the biggest athletic scandal in University of Michigan history. Steve Fisher was fired in 1997 after the relationship with Ed Martin was revealed March, 1997. On May 8, 2003, the NCAA accepted Michigan’s sanctions which included forfeited games, 1992-1999, reduction in scholarships, etc. The University further disassociated themselves from the players involved in the scandal for 10 years until May 8, 2013.
Hash Bash 1996
Lee Bollinger became Michigan's 12th President in 1996 after Homer S. Neal served as Interim President
May, 1996, Fretter Appliance filed for bankruptcy; Ollie Fretter passed away on June 29, 2014
David Hunsberger, 48, Executive Director of the Performance Network, committed suicide May, 1996 with carbon monoxide poisoning in his car at his garage
Ann Arbor SWAT Team 1996
For the first time in the history of the United States, more women earned Bachelor's Degrees at American Universities than men in 1996
Jerry Prescott published Deadly Sweet in Ann Arbor in 1996 (Sweet Distinction launched in 2010)
Ann Arbor Huron won the State Boy's Tennis Championship in 1996
The 3200 Meter Relay Team of Ann Arbor Pioneer (Brayton, Humes, Richtmyer, Ufer)won the 1996 State Championship with a time of 7:56.3
Ed Arbour led the Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard Shamrocks to the State Softball Championship in 1996 with a 3-1 win over Hillman
MaliVai Washington advanced to the Wimbledon Finals before losing July, 1996; he was ranked as high as #11 in the world October, 1992 after finishing his two year career at Michigan in 1989
Dolly, the cloned sheep, was cloned on July 5, 1996
Lawrence Kestenbaum created The Political Graveyard in 1996; Kestenbaum served as Washtenaw County Commissioner, 2000-2002, and was the first Democrat in 72 years elected to serve as the Washtenaw County Clerk/Register of Deeds in 2004
In 1996, Michigan added Women's Rowing as a varsity sport
In 1996, John Barfield earned the George Romney Award for Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism
June 22, 1996 Klu Klux Klan Rally
Indian Tribes in Michigan in 1996
In 1996, The Nectarine Ballroom was renamed The Necto at 516 E. Liberty St.
Tom Dolan won a gold medal, and Eric Namesnik won a silver medal in the 400 Individual Medley in the 1996 Olympics held at Atlanta, Georgia; Tom Malchow won a silver medal in the 200 meter butterfly, Gustavo Borges won a silver medal in the 200 yard freestyle and a bronze medal in the 100 yard freestyle, Derya Buyukuncu, Ryan Papa, John Piersma, Shannon Shakespeare, Francisco Suriano, Marcel Wouda, and Eric Wunderlich also participated in swimming events, MaliVai Washington participated in tennis, Brad Barquist and Neil Gardner in track, Marcia Pankratz and Tracey Fuchs in field hockey, and Diane Ratnik in volleyball. Jon Urbanchek was Assistant Swimming Coach, Greg Giovanazzi and Mora Kanim were Assistant Volleyball Coaches. (Memories)
Dan Dierdorf, Len Ford, John Tidwell, Dave DeBol, Steve Boros, Ray Senkowski, Diane Dietz, Elaine Crosby, and Mark Churella were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1996; Dietz and Crosby were the first varsity women athletes inducted into the Hall of Honor since Women's Athletics began at Michigan in 1973
Susan Pollay became the Executive Director of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority September, 1996; she graduated from the University of Michigan in 1985
Michigan finished the 1996 Football Season, 8-4, and ranked #20 in the AP Poll. The Wolverines started the season with four wins in a row until a loss to Northwestern, 16-17, on October 5. They lost to Purdue, 3-9, on November 9, and 17-29, to Penn State the following week, but beat #2 Ohio State, 13-9, to finish 5th in the Conference. They lost to Alabama, 15-18, in the Outback Bowl after leading the game, 6-3, through three quarters; Alabama returned a 4th quarter interception 88 yards when Michigan was in the red zone to turn to momentum of the game. Rod Payne earned All-American recognition. All-American Linebacker Jarrett Irons finished his Michigan Football career with 453 tackles, and he captained both the 1995 and 1996 teams. Greg Mattison left Michigan to coach at Notre Dame.
In September, 1996, Athletic Director Joe Roberson learned of possible NCAA Violations with the Basketball Team and Ed Martin
The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia was founded at Big Rapids, Michigan at Ferris State University; it has over 10,000 pieces in its collection with just 2,000 when it started
On October 6, 1996, FoxNews launched its "news" channel; Rupert Murdoch, a Right-Wing Conservative, targeted what he considered Left-Wing Liberal bias in news coverage to support his political ideologies
On October 14, 1996, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rocketed to over 6,000 to close at 6,010
On October 24, 1996, the First Congo War began; the Second Congo War began August 2, 1998-July 18, 2003
On November 5, 1996, President Bill Clinton defeated Bob Dole in the Presidential Election; there were 96 million Americans who voted which was 10 million less than 1992, and nearly 197 million Americans eligible to vote. Clinton outspent Dole in the campaign, $115.4 million to $66.8 million.
On November 24, 1996, Osama Bin Laden and Al-Quaeda plotted an assassination attempt on President Clinton while he traveled to the APEC Conference at Manila, Philippines
Sandra Day O'Connor, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, was the commencement speaker at the December 15 commencement at the University of Michigan
On December 25, 1996, 6 year old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered, nobody has ever been charged with the crime (JonBenet Ramsey Documentary)
Ann Arbor's Area Code Changed to 734
On February 15, 1997, Michigan played their first varsity tennis match at the Varsity Tennis Center at 2250 S. State St.; donations were made by William Clay Ford ($1 million for the outdoor facility) and Robert Tisch for the indoor facility, and over $6 million was spent on its construction
On March 3, 1997, David Westin, a 1970 Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, University of Michigan and University of Michigan Law School graduate in 1977, became President of ABC News; he held that position through 2010 (The Dean of Network News)
A terrible Ice Storm struck the Ann Arbor area on March 13-14, 1997 with freezing rain, and over 425,000 people lost power in Southern Michigan.
On March 26, 1997, Heaven's Gate Mass Suicide killed 39
On March 28, 1997, Norah Callan, 49, a former University of Michigan employee, was arrested in connection with over 73 arsons over the past five years
March, 1997 Dan Gable broke Doc Counsilman's record by winning his 21st Big Ten Championship in a row, and retired on crutches after double hip replacement surgery by winning his 15th NCAA Team title, most by any NCAA Wrestling Coach. His final record 355-21-5 in dual meets with 152 All-Americans, 45 national champions, and 106 Big Ten Champions. It was former Michigan Football Coach, Bump Elliott, who hired Gable to become Iowa's coach in 1972, and promoted him to head coach in 1975.
In March, 1997, a Married Teacher with 4 children, Mary Kay Letourneau, was arrested for a sexual affair with a 12 year old student that began in 1996; after she was imprisoned, then married her former student in 2005, and they have split up filing for divorce on May 8, 2017. Letourneau died in 2020 at the age of 58. Letourneau Documentary
On April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods became the first African-American to win a major golf tournament when he won the Master's at the age of 21, the youngest player to win the Championship. Tiger Woods net worth is estimated at $550 million in 2016.
On April 24, 1997, former Troop 4 Eagle Scout and 1970 Ann Arbor Huron graduate, Roger Storm, and Sue Wedzel published Hiking In Michigan
On April 28, 1997, the Wallenberg Stamp was unveiled; Raoul Wallenberg, a 1935 University of Michigan graduate in architecture, he was credited with saving 100,000 Hungarian Jews during World War II; the Swede died in 1947. Wallenberg Legacy Wallenberg at Michigan Michigan Daily on Wallenberg
Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in 1997 and 1998; this was the first time they won back-to-back Stanley Cups since 1936-37
Netflix launched in 1997; it has over 139 million subscribers in 2019
The University of Michigan renamed its medical facilities as the University of Michigan Heath System in 1997, and launched M-CARE
Blackwater was founded in 1997 by Erik Prince of Holland, former Navy Seal
News Anchor, Mort Crim, retired from Channel 4, WDIV, in 1997; he began working there in 1978
University of Michigan Regents in 1997
Dakar, Senegal became Ann Arbor's 6th Sister City in 1997
WAAM celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1997
Pat Poole sold The Moveable Feast to Dan Huntsbarger May, 1997 at 326 W. Liberty St.
On June 2, 1997, Terry Nichols was convicted of consipiring with Timothy McVeigh in the Oklahoma City bombing and sentenced to 161 consecutive life terms without parole. McVeigh was given a lethal injection on June 11, 2001 and died at the age of 33.
On June 3, 1997, Rachel Timmerman, 19, and Shannon Verhage, 11 months, were kidnapped near Oxford Lake; Rachel's body was found on July 5, but Shannon has never been found
The Royal Hanneford Circus came to Ann Arbor on June 13, 1997
Mast Shoes closed their downtown store June, 1997, but still continue their Westgate store (Main Street's Last Shoe Store)
Velma Coyne passed away at the age of 92 on June 24, 1997; he worked for Ann Arbor Public Schools at Tappan Junior High School as a counselor and administrator for several decades after moving from Saginaw where she taught at North Intermediate Schools since the late 1920s
On July 7, 1997, there were 16 tornadoes reported in the state with over $144 million in damage, 7 deaths and 144 injuries.
On July 15, 1997, Gianni Versace was murdered by Andrew Cunanan; Cunanan murdered 5 people in 3 months and chose suicide on July 23 (Who Murdered Gianni Versace?)
On July 16, 1997, the Dow Jones Industrial Average went past 8,000 to close at 8,038.88
On August 31, 1997 Princess Diana died from injuries in a car crash at Paris, France; her funeral on September 6 was witnessed and traced by over 2 billion people (Diana and Charles, the Scandal of the Century)
Tom Goss became Athletic Director at Michigan September, 1997, and replaced Joe Roberson
Michigan finished the 1997 Football Season undefeated and National Champions. Mike DeBord was promoted to be Offensive Coordinator, and Jim Herrmann was promoted as Defensive Coordinator. The closest games were #15 Iowa, 28-24, on October 18, #4 Ohio State, 20-14, on November 22, and the Rose Bowl victory over #8 Washington State, 21-16. Charles Woodson became one of the greatest Wolverines players in their football history as he won the Heisman Trophy, and was Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. A Parade to celebrate the National Championship was held in Ann Arbor on January 11.
On October 3, 1997, Skip Ungrodt, an Ypsilanti native, purchased the Hoover Mansion for $1.8 million
In October, 1997, Steve Fisher, promoted to Head Coach by Bo Schembechler in 1989, was fired as Michigan's Basketball Coach; Fisher worked as an Assistant Coach for the Sacramento Kings in 1998, and became Head Coach of San Diego State, 1999-present, when he was hired by Athletic Director Rick Bay.
On October 25, 1997, the Million Woman March at Philadephia, PA drew 300,000 to 1 million people
On November 19, 1997, the Adoption and Safe Families Act was adopted
Ann Arbor Huron made it to the State High School AA Championship Game in Football, but lost to Detroit Catholic Central, 7-23, in 1997
Outrage Games was established on December 1, 1997 by Matt Toschlog after a split up of Parallax Software
On January 21, 1998, the Monica Lewinsky Scandal broke; President Clinton was impeached on December 19, 1998
On February 2, 1998, Roger Lacey Stevens passed away at the age of 87; he grew up in Ann Arbor, attended Ann Arbor High School and The Choate School, was accepted by Harvard, but attended the University of Michigan, dropped out during the depression as his father, a real estate broker, was unable to help with tuition so he began working at Ford Motor Co. on the assembly line. He joined a Detroit real estate firm, and by 1937 had made a small fortune; he led a syndicate that bought the Empire State Building in 1951, and sold it three years later doubling his investment. He sponsored the Ann Arbor Drama Festival in 1949, and produced Twelfth Night; he maintained a home in Ann Arbor for several years although he lived in New York and later Washington, D.C. He began producing musicals and plays in 1955, and produced over 200 theatrical productions through 1994 for which he won several Tony Awards; he was inducted into the American Music Hall of Fame in 1986. In 1988, he earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Stevens was also responsible for raising over $30 million of the funds to build the $78 million John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts that broke ground in 1964, and was completed in 1971. Stevens was the first Chair for the National Endowment of the Arts in 1965. His wife, Christine Gesell Stevens, daughter of University of Michigan Physiology Professor, Robert Gesell, 1923-1954; she attended the University of Michigan, and founded the Animal Welfare League in 1951
On February 11, 1998, Alva Gordon Sink passed away at the age of 102; her husband, Charles Sink was affiliated with the University Musical Society, 1904-1972, when he passed away at the age of 93.
Erica Goode, Ann Arbor Pioneer HS 1970 graduate and University of Michigan graduate, was named Science Correspondent at the New York Time after serving as Assistant Managing Editor of U.S. News & World Report. She also worked, 1980-1987, as a science reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle. She was promoted to Environmental Editor at the New York Times after serving several roles including foreign correspondent at Bagdad, Iraq in 2008. (Climate Change)
Jim Richardson captured his 12th Big Ten Championship in a row in 1998 for Michigan Women's Swimming & Diving
On April 6, 1998, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 9,000 when it closed at 9,033.22
Hillary Clinton came to speak at Hill Auditorium on April 28, 1998
Soaring Eagle Casino was founded in 1998; it is owned by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation which had a membership of nearly 3,300 members in 2007, and was founded in 1966
Maude's closed in 1998 after 20 years; it was replaced by Arriba and has now become Ruth's Chris
The Flame, Ann Arbor's Gay Bar, Shut Down in 1998, it was opened April 30, 1949
Violence erupted at Klu Klux Klan Rally on May, 1998
On May 14, 1998, the final episode of Seinfeld drew 76.3 million U.S. TV viewers after 9 seasons
Stem Cell Therapy began in 1998
Conor O'Neill's came to Ann Arbor in 1998
Daimler became Daimler-Chrysler in 1998 as the two automakers merged in a $36 billion deal
Rick Cornell retired from the Ann Arbor Police Department for 29 years, and known for his patrol on a Harley along with stellar job with downtown business owners; after leaving Ann Arbor, Rick joined the Chelsea Police Department where he remained until retirement in 2017
Chelsea High School was completed August, 1998 for $27 million
On September 4, 1998, Larry Page, a 1965 University of Michigan graduate, launched Google
Michigan finished the 1998 Football Season, 10-3, in a three way tie with Ohio State and Wisconsin for the Big Ten Championship. The Wolverines lost to Notre Dame, 20-36, and Syracuse, 26-38, to open the season, but were 8-2 when they went to Columbus on November 21 when they lost to Ohio State, 16-31. Jon Jansen was Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. Michigan beat Arkansas in the Citrus Bowl, 45-31, to finish the season ranked #12 in the AP Poll. #2 Ohio State beat Texas A&M, 24-14, in the Sugar Bowl. #6 Wisconsin defeated UCLA in the Rose Bowl, 38-31. This was the first year for the BCS-Bowl Championship Series. On September 12, 1997, Michigan increased their seating capacity to 107,501 plus added new video scoreboards for a cost of over $6 million.
America Online (AOL) claimed 15 million users in 1998, and there were now 171 cable channels in America
On September 20, 1998, Cal Ripken sat out a game due to injury; it ended his streak of 2,632 major league baseball games in a row breaking the "Iron Man" record held by Lou Gehrig since 1939
On September 27, 1998, Mark McGwire hit his 70th home run while Sammy Sosa hit 66 during the season; both records were later altered due to the disclosure of the use of performance enhancing drugs
Ann Arbor Fresh was published by Raquel Agranoff and Lois Kane on October 14, 1998
Perry Bullard died on October 15, 1998 (Perry Bullard Papers)
Vaccines for Lyme disease and rotavirus were developed in 1998
Courtney Cantor, daughter of Writer George Cantor, fell to her death on October 16, 1998 from her 6th floor dormitory room at Mary Markley Hall.
Ann Arbor Police Department in 1998
The Bruce T. Halle Library was dedicated at Eastern Michigan University on October 9, 1998; Halle graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1956, and began Discount Tire in 1960. He franchised its operations, and it grew to over 200 stores by 1990, 500 stores by 2002, and over 900 stores by 2017 in 29 states with over 18,000 employees
Katie McGregor won the NCAA Cross Country Championship for Michigan
In November, 1998, a Tobacco Settlement Agreement was entered into as major tobacco companies agreed to pay $208 billion over 25 years to compensate for medical costs incurred as a result of smoking tobacco
Wind gusts up to 90 miles per hour hit Michigan on November 10, 1998 (Category 3 Hurricane winds similar to the winds created when the Edmund Fitzgerald sunk)
Roberto and Luis Rueda were murdered on November 16, 1998 by Milton Castillio, a Guatemala immigrant, who returned to his home country only to be imprisoned for a murder he committed there in 1992.
On December 9, 1998, the Eastern Michigan Convocation Center was opened
On December 29, 1998, Food & Drug Mart closed its prescription shop after 48 years; Jim O'Sullivan and his son, Pat, sold his files and inventory to Arbor Drugs as they opened a store at the corner of Stimson and South Industrial Highway, two blocks away. Jim's other two sons, Jim and Tom, run Lodi Food Market on Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Chelsea Market, and Foot Mart on Zina Pitcher Place
The Sopranos debuted on HBO on January 10, 1999; it continued for 6 seasons and 86 episodes through 2007
Mr. Downtown, Eddie Shaffran, was a finalist for Ann Arbor Citizen of the Year in 1999 (Shaffran on Downtown)
Wystan Stevens published Northfield Harvest in 1999
Quality 16 opened on Jackson Rd. (Some Movie History of Ann Arbor)
On March 1, 1999, Mountain Jack's closed abruptly
Christopher Groesbeck and his girlfriend, Natasha Qureshi, were found in a murder-suicide on March 5, 1999 on 727 E. Kingsley St.
Standard Federal Bank on Jackson Rd. was robbed twice in early January and again on March 11, 1999
On March 29, 1999, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose past 10,000 to finish at 10,006.78
Ann Arbor Pioneer HS won the State Basketball Championship in 1999 under the leadership of Coach Brian Townsend, a former Michigan Football player; they are pictured above celebrating at Lawton School in March
On April 18, 1999, Wayne Gretzky retired; he held 61 NHL records when he retired, and he still holds 60 records in 2017
On April 20, 1999 the Columbine Massacre killed 15 people
On May 3, 1999, 74 tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma and Kansas killing 46 people and causing $1.5 billion in damage
On May 3, 1999, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 11,014.69
On May 25, 1999, Home Improvement drew over 35.5 million U.S. TV viewers for its final episode after 8 seasons
Abdul Elkhoja murdered Nicholas Seitz on June 5, 1999 at 900 E. University after a conflict at a party.
Chelsea lost to Wyoming Rogers, 3-1, for the Division II State Softball Championship in 1999
Brian Eisner retired at Michigan in 1999 after winning 18 Big Ten Championships, most of any Michigan Head Coach, and a record of 525-231-1 in 30 seasons
On July 9, 1999, American Pie was released with a character heading to Ann Arbor to participate in the Naked Mile Run; Adam Herz, a 1996 University of Michigan graduate was a screenwriter
2,200 radio stations began internet service in 1999
On July 16, 1999, the Kennedy Curse continued when John F. Kennedy Jr. died in a plane crash with his wife and Sister-In-Law, Carolyn and Lauren Bessette, near Martha's Vineyard
On July 17, 1999, Lyndsey Mathews, 20, was stabbed to death by Benjamin Ragan
Jim Buckmaster was recruited by Craigslist founder, Craig Newmark, in 1999, and has been their current CEO since 2000; Buckmaster was a University of Michigan student and Ann Arborite
The A&W Root Beer at 2045 W. Stadium Blvd. was demolished in 1999 to make room for Tuffy Muffler
The World Population increased to 6 Billion People in 1999; it added one billion people since 1987, and the population doubled from 3 billion people in 1960
Vladimir Putin became Prime Minister of Russia August, 1999, and acting President on December 31, 1999
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? debuted on August 16, 1999; Regis Philbin hosted the show through 2002
Metzger's closed on Washington Street in 1999, and re-opened a few years later in Scio Township on Zeeb Road
On July 29, 1999, MGM Grand Casino opened in Detroit after voters passed Proposal E to open 3 casinos November, 1996; MotorCity Casino opened December 14, 1999, and Greektown Casino opened November, 10, 2000
The new Pinckney High School opened in 1999
Michigan finished the 1999 Football Season, 10-2, and defeated Alabama, 35-34, in the Orange Bowl. The Wolverines lost to #7 Michigan State, 31-34, and Illinois, 29-35, on October 9 and 23; Michigan built a 27-7 lead midway through the 3rd quarter prior to the stunning Illinois comeback. Michigan finished the season ranked #5 in the AP Poll. #4 Wisconsin won the Big Ten Championship and Rose Bowl, 17-9, over Stanford. The Big Ten Conference had 7 teams ranked in the Top 25 at the end of the 1999 season. (Michigan Football Uniform Timeline, 1990-1999)
On September 17, 1999, Bravo: Recipes, Legends and Lore, A Cookbook Celebrating 120 Years of the University Musical Society was published
Vijay Bulla was murdered on October 13, 1999 by a former suitor of his wife’s sister, Satish Mariswamy. (Ann Arbor population in 2000 was 114,024, 322,895 in Washtenaw County, 22,362 in Ypsilanti, 8,034 in Saline, 4,775 in Milan, 4,398 in Chelsea, 2,338 in Dexter, 2,160 in Manchester, 9.9 million in Michigan, and 281 million in the USA; Detroit drops to 10th largest city in American with 960,000 behind Phoenix, San Antonio and Dallas with only 12% White and 81% Black)
On October 18, 1999, Arborland brought in new stores including Hiller's, Petco, Michael's and Frameology while other stores were rebuilt including Border's Books and Music, Circuit City, Famous Footwear, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Marshall's, Toys R Us, Fitness Experience and Starbucks
Donald Dely, Finance Director of Ann Arbor Public Library embezzled $119,387 from 1997-2000
University Microfilms, UMI, became ProQuest
On November 30, 1999, Exxon merged with Mobil Oil Company
The decade of the 1990s was the worst decade in U.S. History with 136.4 million crimes registered
The population of Ann Arbor in 2000 was 114,000 (7th largest in Michigan), 323,000 in Washtenaw County, 22,000 in Ypsilanti, 8,000 in Saline, 4,700 in Milan, 4,400 in Chelsea, 2,300 in Dexter, 2,100 in Manchester, 951,000 in Detroit, 9.9 million in Michigan, 281 million in the United States 22nd Census of the United States

Social Security examined over 41.6 million births from 2000-2009, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	Jacob	273,793	Emily	223,658
2	Michael	250,517	Madison	193,134
3	Joshua	231,885	Emma	181,229
4	Matthew	221,493	Olivia	155,991
5	Daniel	203,684	Hannah	155,670
6	Christopher	203,249	Abigail	150,853
7	Andrew	202,416	Isabella	149,485
8	Ethan	201,754	Samantha	134,246
9	Joseph	194,672	Elizabeth	133,375
10	William	194,280	Ashley	133,010

On February 6, 2000 the Students of Color Coalition took over the University Tower for 37 days by 50 students in protest of Michigamua, Phoenix and Vulcans Tower Societies. Michigamua changed its name to Order of the Angell in 2007.
On February 7, 2000, Pfizer purchased Warner-Lambert for $90 billion; the deal closed on June 19 for $110 billion
On February 9, 2000, Tom Goss resigned as Michigan Athletic Director after a "rocky" 29 months; Bill Martin was named as Interim AD on March 6, and permanently installed on August 1, 2000
On February 17, 2000, Food Mart sold their grocery store at 103 Zina Pitcher Place (formerly called North Forest and Washtenaw Place) to the University of Michigan for $965,000
On March 6, 2000, Great Lakes Bankcorp was renamed TCF National Bank
Michigan State won their second NCAA Championship in basketball under the guidance of Tom Izzo
Dan Minzey of Chelsea was elected as Washtenaw County Sheriff, 2000-2008; he replaced Ron Schebil
On April 11, 2000, Comerica Park opened for the Detroit Tigers
Charles Baxter published Feast of Love in 2000 (Baxter in Ann Arbor Observer); he was an English Professor at the University of Michigan, 1987-1999
Ann Arbor Art Center was launched in 2000
On April 18, 2000, Robert Yates was apprehended; he murdered at least 16 victims, 1975-1998 (Robert Yates)
On April 26, 2000, Vermont became the first state to recognize civil unions and registered partnerships for gay couples
Ann Arbor Police SWAT-Special Weapons and Tactics Team at Killins Gravel in 2000
Survivor debuted on May 31, 2000; it was the most popular television show in America in 2001
The Saline 3200 Meter Relay (Sean Moore, Steve Sherer, Mike Kusner, Nick Battle) won the 2000 State High School Championship with a time of 7:47.81
On June 26, 2000, the Human Genome Project was completed; it began in 1985
Crossfit was founded in 2000 by Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai at Santa Cruz, CA, and there are now over 13,000 affiliated gyms operating
Michigan State dropped Men's Gymnastics as a varsity sport in 2001; Michigan added varsity sports for Men's Soccer and Women's Water Polo
Tom Dolan won a second gold medal with a new world record in the 400 meter individual medlay at the 2000 Olympics held at Sydney, Australia; Dolan won a silver medal in the 200 meter individual medley, Tom Malchow won a gold medal in the 200 meter butterfly, Samantha Arsenault won a gold medal in the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay, Chris Thompson won a bronze medal in the 1500 meter freestyle, Gustavo Borges won a bronze medal in the 100 meter freestyle, Marcel Wouda won a bronze medal in the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay, Derya Buyukuncu, Andrew Hurd, Mike Mcwha, Shannon Shakespeare, Francisco Suriano, and Owen Von Richter competed in swimming. Elise Ray won a bronze medal competing in gymnastics, Kevin Sullivan competed in the 1500 meter run in track, Abel Sanchez competed in diving, Bernice Orwig won a silver medal in water polo, and Assistant Michigan Softball Coach, Jennifer Brundage, won a gold medal in softball.
On September 28, 2000, Pastor Emmett Green retired at the Second Baptist Church after serving 34 years; he came to Ann Arbor in 1967 from Roanoke, VA, and helped the church build a new facility on Red Oak
On September 30, 2000, the Michigan Boathouse was dedicated at Belleville Lake
CSI-Crime Scene Investigation debuted on October 6, 2000; it was the most popular television show in America in 2003, and continued through September 27, 2015 with 337 episodes over 15 seasons
By October, 2000, NRA membership reached 4.1 million
Michigan finished the 2000 Football Season, 9-3, with a win over Auburn in the Citrus Bowl, 31-28. The Wolverines lost to UCLA, 20-23, on September 16, Purdue, 31-32, on October 7, and Northwestern, 51-54, on November 3; however, they beat the Spartans, 14-0, and the Buckeyes, 38-26. Steve Hutchinson was Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year; he also earned All-American recognition. Michigan finished ranked #11 in the AP Poll; #13 Purdue lost in the Rose Bowl to Washington, 24-34. Stan Parrish became Michigan's new Offensive Coordinator. Anthony Thomas had 1,733 rushing yards in his senior season for 18 TDs, and 4,472 rushing yards in his Wolverine career for 56 TD, a modern Wolverine record only exceeded by Willie Heston in 1904 with 72 TDs.
On November 7, 2000, George W. Bush defeated Al Gore in the Presidential Election; there were over 105 million Americans who voted, and nearly 210 million Americans eligible to vote. There was over $1.4 billion spent on the Presidential Election, and over $3 billion spent on various elections nationally. Bush became the 11th Episcopalian President.
Dennis Fitzgerald, 1954 Ann Arbor St. Thomas graduate, died of lymphoma on January 14, 2001; he was a Two-Time All-American and Pan-American Champion Wrestler who also coached football at Michigan and several other places including the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers
Carol Guregian, a retired school teacher in Plymouth and Eastern Michigan graduate who was raised in Fowlerville, put together a collection, 50 Year Farmers of Southern Michigan, in 2001
Bob Kalmbach died on February 15, 2001; he served as University of Michigan Photographer for 47 years, 1953-2000, and was the principal photographer for the Athletic Department, 1969-2000; he had just retired on July 17, 2000. His son, Rusty, is now a photographer, and his father, Karl, also served as a photographer at the University of Michigan (Kalmbach Photo Collection)
Ann Arbor only had 30 gas stations by 2001, down from a high of 87 in 1950 and 50 in 1980
Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, the Vice-President of the Chelsea Historical Society since 2009, published Our Hometown: America's History, as Seen Through the Eyes of a Midwestern Village; it is about the history of Chelsea, and became available March, 2001
The Green Party was founded April, 2001
Matthew Morgan and Tom York purchased the Big Ten Party Store at 1928 Packard Rd. in 2001; it was renamed Morgan & York
On April 9, 2001, University of Michigan Alum, Kevin Olmstead, became a millionaire by earning $2.8 million on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire (Easy Come Easy Go)
On May 1, 2001, Intern Chandra Levy disappeared; her body was discovered May 22, 2002 and Ingmar Guandique, an illegal El Salvador immigrant was convicted of her murder in 2010, but released in 2016 for deportation. Levy had an affair with Congressman Gary Condit while she was his intern; Condit left office after his term in 2003.
Germany became the first country to legalize life parternships including gay and lesbian marriage on August 1, 2001; the Netherlands granted same-sex marriages and adoptions on April 1, 2001
On May 20, 2001, Meijer opened their 3rd Ann Arbor Store on Jackson Road in Scio Township
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School won the Boy's State Tennis Championships in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 (8 consecutive seasons)
Officer Mark Synwelski and Officer Jim Tieman retired from the Ann Arbor Police Department after 30 and 28 years of service in 2001. Firefighter Tom Edman also retired in 2001.
Hudson's was acquired by Marshall Field's in 2001; Marshall Field's was founded in Chicago in 1852
Daniel Oates became Ann Arbor Police Chief, 2001-2005; he previously worked at the New York Police Department, 1980-2001, and later served Aurora, CO, 2005-2013, during the 2012 Aurora Shooting. He moved to head the Miami, FL Police Department in 2014.
On June 20, 2001, Andrea Yates murdered her five children aged 6 months to 7 years in their bathtub (Andrea Yates)
On June 21, 2001, a plane crash at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport left 2 dead
On August 1, 2001, John U. Bacon published Blue Ice: The Story of Michigan Hockey; Bacon graduated from Ann Arbor Huron, and the University of Michigan where he studied journalism, history and education, and has written for the Ann Arbor News, Detroit News, ESPN, Time Magazine and the New York Times as well as been a sports commentator on WAAM and WTKA. He also coached Ann Arbor Huron Hockey, 2000-2004.
September 11, 2001 New York Twin Towers Bombing and Al-Qaeda Attacks across America; the Afghanistan War and Iraq War have resulted in nearly 7,000 American deaths and over 57,000 wounded from 2001 to 2016
On September 18, 2001, Anthrax Attacks began killing 5 and infecting 17 others
Louis Doll passed away on September 25, 2001; he was born in Chelsea, moved to Ann Arbor in 1922, and graduated from the University of Michigan with a doctorate in history in 1937. He taught at Bay City Junior College and Delta College, 1953-1977. He published A History of Ann Arbor Newspapers, 1829-1920 in 1958 and A History of St. Thomas Parish in 1941 (Louis Doll Papers)
Michigan finished the 2001 Football Season, 8-4, with an early loss to Washington, 18-23, on September 8 in Seattle, the Clockgate loss to Michigan State, 24-26, on November 3, and a loss to Ohio State, 20-26, on November 24. Larry Foote was Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Jim Tressel was the new Buckeye Football Coach. They lost to Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl, 17-45. Illinois won the Big Ten Championship with their only loss to Michigan, 45-20, on September 29; the Illini fell to LSU in the Sugar Bowl, 34-47. Karen England became Michigan's first female drum major in 2001.
Ann Arbor in the 19th Century: A Photographic History was published September 23, 2001 by Grace Shackman
The Engineering Class of 2001 donated a Wolverine Statue at their North Campus building
On October 7, 2001, Barry Bonds hit his 73rd home run to set a Major League record
On October 23, 2001, Apple introduced the Ipod
Xbox was introduced November 15, 2001
Enron filed bankruptcy on December 2, 2001; it was worth $63.4 billion
On December 18, 2001, Rabih Haddad, 41, native of Lebanon, was detained by federal immigration officials and suspected as a terrorist; Haddad lived in Ann Arbor and founded the Global Relief Foundation in 1992, and volunteered as an Imam at the Islamic Center of Ann Arbor. He was never charged with a crime, but spent significant time in solitary confinement.
On December 31, 2001, Marie Hartwig passed away; she graduated from the University of Michigan in 1929, and became the leader in Women's Athletics and intramurals while becoming an instructor in 1930. She became the leader in Women's Athletics in 1957 after her mentor, Margaret Bell, retired; she became a Professor in 1969, and the first Women's Athletic director in 1974. The Hartwig Building, the former Athletic Administration Building and Ticket Office which was built in 1912, was dedicated in 1984. (Michigan Remembers Harwig) Hartwig Papers
On January 1, 2002, Michael Bloomberg became Mayor of New York; he served through 2013, and his net worth has increased to over $40 billion by 2016 from Bloomberg LP
On January 27, 2002, the Whittaker Branch of the Ypsilanti District Library opened
Dexter High School was completed February, 2002
On February 6, 2002, an FBI Report on Terrorism stated that between 1980-2000 there were 335 terrorist recorded or suspected incidents with 247 (nearly 74%) attributed to domestic terrorists. The Report also stated that Right Wing Terrroism has exceeded Left Wing Terrorism in the 1990s as the most dangerous terrorist threat to the United States with Special Interest Terrorism accounting for 600 criminal acts since 1996 causing over $42 million in damage. The two largest Special Interest Terrorist Groups are Animal Liberation Front and Earth Liberation Front. List of Designated Terrorist Groups
True Crimes and the History of the Ann Arbor Police Department was published in 2002 by Michael Logghe
The Boston Globe covered a series of prosecutions of Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Boston; the Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandal went viral in early 2002
On April 27, 2002, Loren Estleman was awarded an honorary doctorate in English Literature and Journalism from Eastern Michigan University; Estleman graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1974, and has received 22 national literary awards while publishing nearly 80 books and hundreds of short stories and articles. At the age of 15, he sent out his first short story for publication, and was sent 160 rejections from publishers over the next 8 years.
On June 7, 2002, Maury Travis was apprehended; he murdered as many as 17 victims in Missouri, 2000-2002 (St. Louis Serial Killer)
On June 11, 2002, American Idol premiered with Kelly Clarkson winning the first contest; it was the most popular television show in America, 2004-2011
Bryan Lancaster of Ann Arbor Huron won the 2002 State Pole Vault Championship with a leap of 14'9"
Joe Tripoldi of Chelsea won the 2002 Division II State Championship in the Shot Put with a throw of 57'8.25;" he also won in 2001 with a throw of 55'11.5"
Doug Boynton, 1970 Ann Arbor Pioneer HS graduate and 1974 Eastern Michigan graduate, became Marketing Director of the Broadcasting Board of Governors; Boynton was News Director at WAAM Radio, 1972-1976
Iowan Mary Sue Coleman became Michigan's 13th President in 2002 after B. Joseph White served as Interim President
A documentary film by Sam Green was released on The Weather Underground in 2002; it was nominated for an Academy Award in 2004
Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in 2002
Ann Arbor in the 20th Century was published in 2002 by Grace Shackman
Ford Field opened on August 24, 2002; ground was broken in 1999
On August 31, 2002, the Donald R. Shepherd Center was dedicated for the Michigan Women's Gymnastics Team at 2300 S. State St.
Detroiter Marshall Mathers, Eminem, released the soundtrack for the film, 8 Mile, on November 8, 2002 about Detroit in 1995; he won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, Lose Yourself
Plymouth High School was completed in 2002 for a cost just over $42 million; Plymouth-Canton Educational Park has 3 high schools with over 6,000 students and over 800 faculty. It is the largest K-12 educational center in the state on 305 acres. There are 130 sports teams, and 95 clubs and organizations.
There were no inductees into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor, 1997-2001, for six years during the tenure of Tom Goss; however, Elmer D. Mitchell, Campy Russell, Anthony Carter, Bennie McRae, Herman Fishman, Edsel Buchanan, Bill Mogk, and Penny Neer were inducted in 2002.
Michigan finished the 2002 Football Season, 10-3, with a loss at Notre Dame, 23-25, on September 14, Iowa, 9-34, on October 26, and Ohio State, 9-14, on November 23 in Columbus. The Wolverines defeated Florida in the Outback Bowl, 38-30, to finish #9 in the AP Poll. Iowa and Ohio State finished as Big Ten Co-Champions undefeated in conference play; the Hawkeyes lost to USC, 17-38, in the Rose Bowl, and Ohio State won the National Championship with a 14-0 season and a 31-24 double overtime win over Miami-FL in the Fiesta Bowl. Terry Malone became Carr's 3rd Offensive Coordinator in the past four seasons.
A 1500 lbs. Wolverine Statue was dedicated at the North West side of the Michigan Stadium in 2002; it was a gift from Jandesh "Jack" Janvega, Class of 1963, and Saroj Janvega, Class of 1963
On September 4, 2002, Kelly Clarkston won the first American Idol contest; there were nearly 23 million U.S. TV viewers
From 2002 through 2006, Dexter won 5 State High School Cross Country Championships in a row under Coach Jaime Dudash; he was Michigan Teacher of the Year Finalist in 2010-2011, and came to Dexter from Kingsley. He graduated from Hillsdale College.
On November 25, 2002, the United States Department of Homeland Security was founded
On December 24, 2002, Scott Peterson murdered his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, when she was 8 months pregnant with her first child. Scott was arrested on April 18, 2003 and on March 16, 2005 he was sentenced to death, but continuous appeals have kept him on death row.
2002 Bill Knapp’s and Jacobson’s shut down due to bankruptcy; Bill Knapp's had 69 restaurants at its peak, mostly in Michigan, but some in Ohio, Indiana, and Florida. The chocolate cake recipe was sold to Awrey Bakery in Livonia.
On January 18, 2003, Weinburg Coliseum became the Newt Loken Gymnastics Training Center
On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated; it killed all 7 astronauts
On February 7, 2003, 80 vehicles were involved in a pileup on I-94 in Berrien County killing one and injuring 47 after lake-effect snow
On February 15-16, 2003, the Anti-War Protests were held in 150 U.S. cities with New York hosting 300-400,000 protesters and San Francisco over 200,000
War in Darfur began February 23, 2003 with 480,000 dead and 2.5 million displaced
Zingerman's Roadhouse moved into the Bill Knapp's at 2501 Jackson Road in 2003
In 2003, Detroit City Airport was renamed Coleman A. Young Airport
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School 1977 graduate, Stephen Postema, became Ann Arbor City Attorney, 2003-2017
Avenue Q opened on Broadway March, 2003; it was written by Jeff Marx, a former University of Michigan Glee Club member and 1993 graduate
On March 12, 2003, Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her home in Salt Lake City by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee
Washtenaw County opened its new Juvenile Detention Program in 2003 with the Washtenaw County Youth Center at 4125 Washtenaw Ave.
Lila Green passed away on May 1, 2003; she was considered to be Ann Arbor's Queen after impersonations of Queen Elizabeth, and helped organize the Ann Arbor Sesquicentennial after moving to Ann Arbor in 1958. She was also a feature writer for the Ann Arbor News, and acted in several Ann Arbor Civic Theater plays.
On May 13, 2003, Ruben Studdard won over Clay Aiken in the American Idol; there were over 38.1 million U.S. TV viewers
Bethlehem Steel was bankrupt in 2003, and acquired by Arcelor of Luxemborg by 2006
The Atkins Diet fad was most popular in 2003 and 2004; it was developed by Robert Atkins, a 1951 University of Michigan graduate
Milan High School was completed in 2003
By 2003, the United States continued to be the world leader in GDP-Gross Domestic Product, but fell to only 20.6% of the world's GDP; China's GDP has risen to be 73.4% of the United States GDP
Dustin Voss of Saline won the 2003 State High School Championship in the 3200 Meter Run with a time of 9:08.53; Ashard Moore of Ann Arbor Huron was the State High Jump Champion with a leap of 6'6"
Chris Burke of Dexter won the 2003 Division II State Championship in the 3200 Meter Run with a time of 9:26.42
Remedios, Cuba became Ann Arbor's 7th Sister City in 2003; Saline also partnered with Lindenberg, Bavaria in Germany in 2003 to form their second Sister City
On June 13, 2003, Shunpei Yamazaki surpassed Thomas Edison's record of patents
The Delonis Homeless Shelter opened in 2003 at 312 W. Huron St.; it was named after Robert Delonis, Chairman of Great Lakes Bank with Ellen Schulmeister as its first director (Housing the Homeless)
Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard moved from 530 Elizabeth Street where it was housed since 1886 to 4333 Whitehall Drive near the Domino's Farms complex by Tom Monaghan; Hobbs and Black constructed the facility for $13 million with 162,000 square feet on three levels to accommodate 702 students
On September 3, 2003, Chester Turner was apprehended; he murdered at least 15 victims, 1987-1998 (Chester Turner)
On September 23, 2003, NCIS debuted; it was the most popular television show in America in 2013, and has continued for 330 episodes over 14 seasons so far
Michigan finished the 2003 Football Season, 10-3, and won the Big Ten Championship with a 35-21 win over #4 Ohio State behind Chris Perry's 31 carries for 154 yards, but lost to USC in the Rose Bowl, 14-28. Perry was the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. The Wolverines lost to Oregon, 27-31, at Eugene, and #8 Iowa, 27-30, at Iowa City, but shut out Notre Dame, 38-0, and defeated Michigan State, 27-20, #18 Purdue, 31-3, and #20 Minnesota, 38-35. John Navarre finished his Michigan football career with 765 completions including 270 in his final season with 9,254 yards with 3,331 in his final year for 72 TDs. Michigan finished the season ranked #6 in the AP Poll. Michigan installed Field Turf, and expanded the locker room facilities at a cost of $3.62 million
October 2-24, the Beltway Sniper Attacks killed 17 and wounded 10 people
Foster Bridge was rehabilitated for $525,000, and rededicated October 3, 2003; it now can handle up to 20 ton loads after originally being constructed in 1876
On November 5, 2003, Susan Kosky published Saline (Images of America)
Ann Arbor overwhelmingly approved the Open Space and Parkland Preservation millage November, 2003; by March, 2017, there were over 5,060 acres protected with these funds
The Malletts Creek Branch of the Ann Arbor District Library opened January, 2004 with 14,000 square feet of space for public usage at 3090 E. Eisenhower Parkway East of Stone School Road
The Michigan Difference hoped to raise $2.5 billion in 2004, and it raised $3.2 billion by 2008 with 365,000 donors and 114,000 volunteers providing funds for 185 new professorships and 22 building projects along with $519 million for student support which included 1969 scholarships totaling $260 million
Manchester High School was completed in 2004
On April 25, 2004, the March for Women's Lives at Washington, DC drew 500,000 to 1.15 million
On May 6, 2004, the final episode of Friends drew 52.5 million U.S. TV viewers after 10 seasons
On May 13, 2004, Frasier drew 42.7 million U.S. TV viewers after 11 seasons
Facebook launched on May 14, 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg; it now has over 2.2 billion subscribers with over $84 billion in assets and annual income of nearly $16 billion
Compuware established its headquarters in Detroit in 2004
On May 18, 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize gay marriages; within six years by 2010, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Iowa, and Washington, DC also legalize gay marriages
Ann Arbor Huron won the State Girl's Tennis Championship in 2004, 2005, and 2006
Ann Arbor Pioneer HS won the State Baseball Championship in 2004
Jon Urbanchek retired after 22 seasons, 1982-2004, and winning 16 Big Ten Championships
Saline High School was completed August, 2004 for $81.5 million
Peter Vanderkaay and Dan Ketchum won a gold medals in the 800 meter freestyle relay at the 2004 Olympics held at Athens, Greece; Michael Phelps, a volunteer Assistant Swimming Coach and student at the University of Michigan, won 6 gold and 2 bronze medals as Michigan coach, Bob Bowman, was an Assistant U.S. Olympic Swimming Coach along with former Coach Jon Urbanchek. U.S. Swimming Team Captain, Tom Malchow, Derya Buyukuncu, Gustavo Borges, Andrew Hurd, and Valeria Silva competed in swimming. Courtney Babcock, Tim Broe, Kevin Sullivan, Alan Webb, and Nick Willis competed in track. (Misfits of Michigan) Kate Johnson, Kate McKenzie, and Steve Warner participated in rowing. Sada Jacobson in fencing. Andy Potts in the Triathlon. Steve Fraser was the Head Coach for the Greco-Roman Wrestling Team.
Andrew Paul Osentowski, 19, was arrested August, 2004 for plotting to bomb Chippewa Valley High School; he was convicted July, 2006 and sentenced to 4.5-12 years, but paroled in November, 2010
Tom and Greg Mast with William Pemberton at Mast Shoes on August 6, 2004; they have helped Ann Arbor residents with shoes since 1942
Chuck, Ed and Tom Moorman, brothers working for the Washtenaw County Sheriff August 23, 2004
Jim Abbott, Jarrett Hubbard, Reggie McKenzie, Chuck Ortmann, Henry Wilmore, Dave Gillanders, Allen Wahl, Robert White, Sue Foster, and Vicki Morrow were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2004
On September 8, 2004, Frank's Nursery filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, and ceased operations of its 170 stores; Frank Scherr began a food market on the Northeast side of Detroit in 1942 called Frank's Market with his nephew, Max Weinberg, and the company grew to four stores in 1957, and 18 stores in Michigan by 1965 including Ann Arbor stores on Washtenaw Ave. and Maple Rd.. It was purchased by General Host in 1982, and grew to 250 stores in 16 states
On September 13, 2004, the Federal Assault Weapons Ban expired; Congress failed to renew it in a victory for the NRA
Michigan finished the 2004 Football Season, 9-3, and tied with Iowa for the Big Ten Championship; they defeated the Hawkeyes, 30-17, on September 25. The Wolverines defeated the Spartans in a Triple Overtime Thriller, 45-37, when Braylon Edwards caught 3rd touchdown to erase a 17 point 4th quarter deficit in the final 5:44. Edwards was the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, and set Wolverine records with 97 receptions in 2004, 252 career receptions for 3,451 yards and 39 receiving TDs to become the greatest receiver in Michigan Football History. Michael Hart was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, and David Baas was Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. Their only losses were to Notre Dame on September 11, 20-28, and Ohio State, 21-37, on November 30; in the Rose Bowl, Michigan lost to Texas, 37-38, after holding a 10 point 4th quarter lead as they couldn't contain or tackle Vince Young.
On October 19, 2004, The Biggest Loser premiered; Rob Huizenga, Dr. H, has made multiple appearances on the show. Huizenga was a former University of Michigan All-American wrestler in 1973 who also played rugby while at Harvard Medical School. Huizenga was the Los Angeles Raiders team physician for eight seasons, and has appeared on Breakaway, The Home Show, Extreme Makeover, Work Out, American Gladiators, Student Body, Dance Your Ass Off, Fourth and Long, Diagnosis Live, etc. He served a a defense witness in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, and the book and movie, Any Given Sunday, was based on his experiences at Raiders team physician.
On October 30, 2004, over 3 million people attended a parade in Boston to honor the World Series Champion Red Sox; it was the largest parade in U.S. History
On November 2, 2004, George W. Bush defeated John Kerry in the Presidential Election; there were over 122 million Americans who voted, and nearly 220 million Americans eligible to vote. There was over $1.9 billion spent on the Presidential Election, and over $4.1 billion spent nationally on various elections.
On November 4, 2004, Joanne Buiwitt-Shafer assulted her boyfriend at the Vicksburg Hide-Away Bar; she was fired by the Ann Arbor Police Department after serving 17 years
Lost Ann Arbor was published on November 16, 2004 by Susan Cee Wineberg, former President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society
On January 12, 2005, a 200 car pileup left two dead and 36 injured on I-96 in Ingham County near Williamston in the largest accident in United States history along with the 200 car pileup on March 20, 1995 at Mobile, Alabama on I-10
On January 22, 2005, Donald Trump married Melania Knauss; their guests included the Clintons
On February 15, 2005, Saline Christian School moved to their new 27 acre facility with 72,000 sq.ft. and became Washtenaw Christian Academy
Jim Petoskey finished State Wrestling Runner-Up in 2005 at 189 lbs. losing a 13-7 decision to Trevor Perry of Davison
Ryan Bertin won his second NCAA Championship for Michigan at 157 lbs., and was a 4-Time All-American, 2002-2005; the Wolverines finished 2nd at the NCAA Championships for the first time since 1974 with 5 All-American Wrestlers, Ryan and Josh Churella, Eric Tannenbaum and Greg Wagner. Bertin was the Wolverine's first NCAA Champion (2002 and 2005) in wrestling since Kirk Trost in 1986 (17 Year Drought without a Champion); it marked the only time in history since the NCAA Wrestling Championships began in 1928 that Michigan did not have a champion in a decade (the 1990s).
On April 1, 2005 the new YMCA opened at 400 West Washington, and now serves over 25,000 people annually
Comerica Park opened in Detroit on April 11, 2005; ground was broken in 1997
On April 19, 2005, Pope Benedict XVI was coronated; he passed away on February 28, 2013 at the age of 85
Bev Plocki captured her 7th Big Ten Championship in a row, 1999-2005, in Women's Gymnastics for the Michigan Wolverines
On May 10, 2005, an Assassination attempt was made on President Bush at Tblisi, Georgia by Vladimir Arutyunian after he threw a hand grenade at the podium where Bush was speaking
Naked Came The Mayor was self-published by James Stephenson, Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1973-1975
On May 16, 2005, Everybody Loves Raymond drew 38.3 million U.S. TV viewers after 9 seasons
Saline's Vince Helmuth won the 2005 and 2006 State Championships in the Discus with tosses of 185'4" and 180'1" plus he won the 2006 Shot Put Title with a throw of 59'5"
Chelsea won the 2005 Division II State Championship in the 3200 Meter Relay (Dan Lewis, Al Stewart, Brendan Smith, Ian Girard) with a time of 7:55.42
Michigan won the NCAA Softball Championship in 2005
Bhutan became the first nation in the world to prohibit smoking in 2005
Xbox 360 was introduced in 2005
Wilkinson Luggage Shop moved from 325 Main St. to Scio Town Center off Zeeb Rd. in 2005
The A&W Root Beer at 2835 Washtenaw Ave. in Ypsilanti closed down; it was replaced by the Pita Hut, and Pacific Beach Burritos
Macy's acquired Marshall Field's in 2005; Macy's was founded in 1858 in New York
The Average American watched 8 hours and 11 minutes of television daily in 2005; it was 4 hours and 51 minutes in 1955
On August 23-30, Hurricane Katrina killed at least 1,245 people and caused $108 billion in damage
According to the Center for Disease Control, the AIDS Epidemic killed an estimated 2.8 million people in 2005
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School reached it peak of students September, 2005 with 3822; it had over 3,000 students each school year, 2000 through 2007
University Bank, renamed in 1995 by Yale Graduate and President Steven Ranzini, reached an agreement to purchase the Hoover Mansion; the property was rezoned December, 2011. University Bank has grown to over $18 billion in assets.
Michigan finished the 2005 Football Season, 7-5, with an early loss to Notre Dame, 10-17, on September 10, and Wisconsin, 20-23, on September 24, and lost the Brown Jug to the Gophers for the first time since 1986, 20-23. Michigan's first five conference games were decided in the final 24 seconds or in overtime. The Wolverines won four in a row including defeating Big Ten Champion, #3 Penn State, 27-25, on October 15, but closed the season with losses to #4 Ohio State, 21-25, and Nebraska, 28-32, in the Alamo Bowl. Michigan was ahead of Nebraska, 28-17, in the 4th quarter. Michigan finished the Alamo Bowl with a 7 lateral play that went out of bounds at the Nebraska 16 yard line. They finished the season unranked, but had been ranked as high as #3 and were ranked #17 prior to the Ohio State game. Penn State beat Florida State in triple overtime, 26-23, to win the Orange Bowl, and Ohio State beat Notre Dame, 34-20, to win the Fiesta Bowl.
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act was signed into law by President Bush on October 26, 2005; it granted immunity to the gun industry from lawsuits
Joe Schwarz, a 1959 University of Michigan graduate from Battle Creek, defeated Nick Smith for Congressman in the 7th Congressional District
On November 15, 2005, Robert Tisch died; he was a 1948 University of Michigan graduate, part owner of Loew's and the New York Giants
December, 2005 Huron Valley Correctional Facility for Women was opened at 3201 Bemis Rd. in Ypsilanti; prisoners began a horticulture program to produce food for the food gatherers program
On January 4, 2006, Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to fraud, conspiracy and corruption in the SunCruz and Indian Lobbying Scandal; Abramoff was a "power lobbyist."
On January 7, 2006, Amy Schnearle-Pennywitt, 34, the first female Firefighter in Washtenaw County, lost her life when her pickup truck went out of control in an ice storm; there were over 4,000 firefighters who came to her tribute at Crisler Arena
On January 11, 2006, Eric Namesnik, former Michigan Swimmer, died of injuries suffered in an automobile accident on January 7
Wheaties came out with their Hail to the Victors Box in 2006
The vaccine for the human papilloma virus was developed in 2006
The Hutaree was founded at Adrian in 2006
In February, 2006 at the Torino, Italy Winter Olympics, Marty Turco and Mike Knuble participated in hockey
The Stephen R. Ross Academic Center opened January, 2006 for Michigan Athletes at 1110 S. State St.
Ann Arbor Observed by Grace Shackman was published in 2006
The Pittsfield Branch of the Ann Arbor District Library opened March, 2006 at 2359 Oak Valley Drive on 5.74 acres
Michael Coleman, Justin Ebright, and Jeremy Nordquist were charged with embezzlement at the University of Michigan March, 2006; guilty pleas were entered May, 2006
Ann Arbor Mayor and Environmentalist John Heiftje in 2006; he graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1997, and was Mayor of Ann Arbor, 2000-2014. He served Ann Arbor as Mayor longer than any other person in its history, 1824-2017, as he won 7 elections. Heiftje Decades
On April 13, 2006, Chelsea Police Chief, Scott Sumner, 42, and Fire Captain, Matt Tuttle, 28, died in a helicopter accident while searching for a man who ran from a traffic stop
Personal bankruptcies soared to record highs in America by Spring, 2006; the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 was passed
The Chelsea 3200 Meter Relay Squad (Al Stewart, Brendan Smith, Riley Feeney, Ian Girard) won the 2006 Division II State Championship with a time of 8:02.53
Whitmore Lake Secondary School was completed in 2006 for $36.2 million on 82 acres
Jesse Campbell passed away on September 19, 2006 at the age of 65; he operated and owned Mr. Rib and the Barbeque King, 1974-2006
The University of Michigan went back to yearly inductions into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2006 after inducting only 5 classes in a 15 year period from 1991-2005 after Bo Schembechler retired; the 2006 inductees were Don Dufek Sr., Steve Fraser, Tom Mack, Tim McCormick, Mel Wakabayashi, Beth Wymer Humbles, Alicia Seegert, Melinda Copp Harrison, and Mary Callam Brandes
Michigan finished the 2006 Football Season in the Game of the Century when they lost, 39-42, to #1 Ohio State on November 18. Former Michigan Coach, Bo Schembechler, died the night before the game. Michigan lost to USC in the Rose Bowl, 18-32, after a 3-3 halftime; Ohio State lost to Florida State, 41-14, in the BCS Championship game on January 8. Ron English became Michigan's new defensive coordinator replacing Jim Herrmann, and Mike DeBord returned as offensive coordinator replacing Terry Malone. Lamarr Woodley was Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and the only Wolverine to win the Lombardi Award as Best Defensive Lineman; Jake Long was Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. Michigan finished the season ranked #8 in the AP Poll. Garrett Rivas finished his Michigan football career with a record 354 points, 2003-2006, with a record 64 field goals and 171 points after touchdowns.
Joe Warren won a World Championship in 2006 in Greco-Roman Wrestling; he was a state champion at East Kentwood, and and All-American at the University of Michigan
62% of Americans have a mobile telephone
The Michigan Self-Defense Act of 2006 became effective on October 1, 2006
On October 19, 2006, the Dow Jones Industrial Average moved to close at 12,011.73
On November 6, 2006, the Polhemus House was moved from 411 E. Washington St. to Pontiac Trail; it was built in 1848, and Jacob and his son, Edwin, owned a livery and stables Main at Catherine, 1867-1870, that he purchased from N.B. Nye. He came to Washtenaw County April, 1835, and purchased 80 acres at Freedom Township. He served as a constable, collector and Supervisor of Scio Township, 1849-1851. (Polhemus House Old News)
Tim Wahlberg, a former pastor from Tipton who came to Michigan from Chicago, defeated Joe Schwarz as Congressman for the 7th Congressional District
On November 17, 2006, Bo Schembechler passed away at the age of 77 just prior to the Michigan–Ohio State football game
Another Ann Arbor was published November 20, 2006 by Carol Gibson and Lola M. Jones
On December 11, 2006, Ypsilanti Board of Education decided to removed Braves as the high school mascot in a 4-3 vote, and chose Phoenix on November 27, 2007
Ann Arbor Police Department January 20, 2007
January 22, 2007 Pfizer announced it was shutting down Ann Arbor site taking away 2,100 jobs; been in Ann Arbor since 1959 when it was Parke-Davis
On February 7, 2001, Robert Pickett fired a number of shots at the White House while President Bush was inside
On February 10, 2007, Charles Walgreen Jr. died at the age of 100; the University of Michigan graduate was the President of Walgreen's, 1939-1961
On February 16, 2007, Purchase Radio went out of business
Michigan State won their 3rd NCAA Hockey Championship in 2007
Apple launched the IPhone in 2007
Daimler and Chrysler went their separate ways in a failed merger
Ann Arbor began their FestiFools Parade on April 1, 2007
On April 25, 2007, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 13,089.89
Ted Heusel passed away on April 27, 2007; he was a member of the Dewey Street Gang, graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1940, Eastern Michigan and the University of Michigan, directed many plays for the Ann Arbor Civic Theater and Saline Mill, served as President on the Ann Arbor School Board, 1968-1974, started a broadcasting career in 1956, and worked at both WPAG, 1966-1982, and WAAM, 1983-2007, radio stations. (Ted Heusel Old News) Ted Heusel Papers
On April 28, 2007, former President Clinton spoke at the University of Michigan Commencement
Gerber was sold to Nestle for $5.5 billion
On June 11, 2007, the Frankel Cardiovascular Center at the University of Michigan opened
James Smith won the 2007 State Championship in the 200 Meter Dash with a time of 21.8; the Pioneer relay teams won the 800 (Paris Gogrow, Dennis Fortson, James Wade James Smith) and 3200 State Championships (James Smith, Dennis Fortson, Kevin Hughbanks, James Wade) with times of 1:27.95 and 7:45.3
Dan Jackson of Dexter won the 2007 Division II State Championship in the 1600 and 3200 Meter Runs with times of 4:15.84 and 9:07.38
Big George's moved a few feet West and got a facelift in 2007 (History of Big George's)
Andrew Breitbart launched the Breitbart News Network June, 2007; Breitbart died in 2012, but Board Member, Steve Bannon, facilitated the Alt-Right media giant that specializes in "fake news" with a racist agenda to advance the ideology of Neo-Nazis and White Supremecists
On July 7, 2007, Farmer Jack went out of business
Mad Men premiered on July 19, 2007; it ran for 92 episodes for 7 seasons on AMC
On July 19, 2007, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 14,000.41
On July 22, 2007, Tom Metty pled guilty to embezzlement charges in March after making $160,000 of personal charges on a University of Michigan credit card; he worked as a maintenance employee for over 30 years
Donald Dely was back in the news on August 28, 2007; he was convicted in 2000 of embezzling $119,387 from the Ann Arbor Public Library, 1997-2000, and has continued to repeatedly violate the terms of his probation while still owing $91,287 restitution. He also stopped reporting to his probation officer. His probation was extended to October 28, 2009 after he was ordered to pay $2,000 per month.
The Big Ten Network was launched on August 30, 2007
South Lyon East High School opened on September 4, 2007 for $61 million
Howell Parker High School opened September 4, 2007 after $70 million construction project was completed; it served as a high school only one year, and was made into a middle school in 2011
Barry Larkin, Tom Curtis, Mike Leach, Wally Gacek, J. Daniel Cline, Ginny Duenkel, Chris Seufert-Sholtis, and Melanie Weaver-Barnett were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2007
Michigan finished the 2007 Football Season, 9-4, after an opening season loss to Appalachian State, 32-24, on September 1, and Oregon, 7-39, on September 8, but rebounded with 8 wins in a row including a 28-24 win over Michigan State on November 3. The Wolverines lost to Wisconsin, 21-37, on November 10, and Ohio State, 3-14, on November 17. Lloyd Carr resigned as Head Football Coach on November 19; he was promoted by Bill Martin to Associate Athletic Director. Jake Long was Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year for the second season in a row, and Michigan's first #1 NFL Draft Pick. Michigan defeated #9 Florida in the Capital One Bowl, 41-35. Carr's record as Head Football Coach was 122-40 with 5 Big Ten Championships and a National Title in 1997; he was 6-8 against Ohio State, 11-3 against Michigan State, 6-4 against Notre Dame, and 11-1 against Minnesota. Mike Hart finished his football career at Michigan with a record 5,040 rushing yards with 41 rushing TDs. Chad Henne also finished his Wolverine football career in 2007 with a records of throwing 87 touchdowns, 828 completions for 9,715 yards, 2004-2007 while accounting for 90 touchdowns.
On September 14, 2007, The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act strengthened disclosure requirements for lobbyists
On September 16, 2007, Shakey Jake Woods died of kidney failure at the age of 82; he came to Ann Arbor from Saginaw in 1973 for the Ann Arbor Blues Festival, but was born in Little Rock, AK with 13 younger siblings (Remembering Shakey Jake) On The Move
Thefts at Ann Ann Arbor Pioneer High School topped 580 in the 2006-2007 school year, up for 500 in 2005-2006 as the district considered implementing 50 video surveillance cameras in the building December, 2007
On November 8, 2007, Jodi Parrack, a 5th grader at Riverside Elementary School at Constantine, Michigan disappeared; she was murdered by youth coach, Daniel Furlong.
On December 17, 2007, Rich Rodriquez was named Michigan Head Football Coach by Athletic Director Bill Martin; apparently Martin and President Mary Sue Coleman offered the position to Kirk Ferentz of Iowa and Greg Schiano of Rutgers prior to making an offer to Rodriquez.
Vladimir Putin was selected as Time Magazine's Person of the Year in 2007
In January, 2008, Steve Shalit was named by Donald Trump to run his 64 story Las Vegas Hotel with 1,282 rooms; Steve graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in 1970
On January 20, 2008, Breaking Bad debuted on AMC; it ran for 5 seasons with 62 episodes
On February 18, 2008, the movie, Jumper, was released; part of the film was shot at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor
On February 26, 2008, Australian inventor, Kia Silverbrook, became the top inventor in the world with 9,874 patents including 4,665 in the U.S. (List of most prolific inventors) 15 Richest Inventors
On March 27, 2008, A Mind's Eye was published by Dr. Alan Krohn, a University of Michigan Psychoanalyst
Wilkinson Luggage Shop closed April, 2008
The Dalai Lama returned to Ann Arbor for the 3rd time on April 19, 2008 to speak to over 7,300 at Crisler Arena
Ann Arbor Huron won their 4th State Boy's Swimming & Diving Championship in 2008
Bobby Aprill of Dexter won the 2008 Division II State Championship in the 1600 and 3200 Meter Runs with times of 4:12.98 and 9:16.41
Ann Arbor Huron won the State Boy's Tennis Championship in 2008
Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in 2008
Dale Fisher published Ann Arbor: Visions of the Eagle II in 2008
The HathiTrust began in 2008 at Ann Arbor by John Wilkin with publications digitized by Google with access to over 13.5 million volumes of materials including 6.8 million books. Wilkin worked at the University of Michigan, 1996-2013 and became Vice Chancellor and Provost for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois February, 2017
The Traverwood Branch of the Ann Arbor District Library opened on June 30, 2008 at 3333 Traverwood Drive off Huron Parkway with 16,500 square feet of space usage for the public on 4.34 acres
Trevor Staples, a teacher at Abbot Elementary School, established the Ann Arbor Townies Only! group on Facebook in 2008, and set group rules in 2011; the site grew to 10,000 members in 2015, and 19,000 members in 2018
The Michigan Merit Exam which included ACT and ACT-Work Keys was required for high school juniors in the State of Michigan in 2008
Fred Wilpon donated over $4 million to help the $9 million renovation project for the baseball and softball facilities at Michigan known as the Fred Wilpon Baseball and Softball Complex
Ann Arbor Skyline High School, the Taj Mahal of Michigan High Schools with a price tag of $93.2 million, opened in 2008
Michael Phelps won an incredible 28 medals, 23 Gold in 4 Olympic Games, 2004-2016
Peter Vanderkaay won a gold medal in the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics held in Beijing, China; Vanderkaay won a bronze medal in the 200 meter freestyle, Michael Phelps, University of Michigan Volunteer Swim Coach and student, won 8 gold medals, Betsey Armstrong won a silver medal in water polo, Derya Buyukuncu, Andrew Hurd, Alon Mandel, Natasha Moodie, Valeria Silva, and Scott Spann competed in swimming. Bob Bowman and Jon Urbanchek were Assistant U.S. Swimming Coaches; Mike Bottom coached Croatia's Swim Team. Nate Brannen, Nicole Forrester, Adam Harris, Kevin Sullivan, Alan Webb, Stann Waithe, Anna Willard, and Nick Willis competed in track. (Misfits of Michigan) Willis won a silver medal in the 1500 meter. Andy Hrovat competed in freestyle wrestling; Steve Fraser was the Head Greco-Roman Wrestling Olympic Coach. Janine Hanson, Matt Hughes, Ken Jurkowski, Heather Mandoli, Brett Sickler, and Ellen Tomek competed in rowing. Sada Jacobson won a silver and bronze medal in fencing. Steve Ontiveros was a pitching coach for China's Olympic baseball team. Scott MacDonald coached Canada's Olympic Track Team. Jerome Singleton won a gold and silver medal in track at the Paralympics.
On September 1, 2008, the Spring Temple Buddha Statue was completed at Lushan County, Henan, China, from 1997-2008; it cost of $55 million
On September 2, 2008, Google launched Google Chrome Browser
On September 4, 2008, Mary Louise Palmer Dunn passed away; the was Ann Arbor High School Homecoming Queen in 1959, and became nationally recognized as a yoga instructor 1996 Interview
On September 5, 2008, Lehman Brothers filed Bankruptcy protection, the largest in U.S. History with over $600 billion; this triggered the Financial Crisis of 2007-2008 (Great Recession)
Groundbreaking for a new Humane Society Building began September, 2008; the $8.6 million facility will have 26,000 square feet indoors and 3,000 outdoor kennels with an indoor space for cats
On October 22, 2008, White Supremecists, Paul Schlesserman and Paul Cowart, were arrested in an Assassination plot on Presidential Nominee Barack Obama
On October 22, 2008, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that Michigan lost nearly 500,000 jobs since 2000 citing the worst job loss since the Depression of the 1930s
Desmond Howard, Bill Hewitt, Jennie Allard, and Ruth Pickett Thompson were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2008
Michigan finished the 2008 Football Season, 3-9, under Coach Rodriquez as the transition was not smooth; it was the most losses in their history in any season. As a result, Rodriquez fired Defensive Coordinator, Scott Shafer. The three victories were over Miami-OH, 16-6, #8 Wisconsin, 27-25 after trailing at halftime, 0-19, and Minnesota, 29-6; the Wolverines lost five games in a row from October 4-November 1 including their first loss to a MAC school, Toledo, 10-13; the finished the season with a loss to Ohio State, 7-42. Michigan's Bowl Streak of 32 years, 1975-2007, was over; it was only exceeded by Nebraska, 1969-2003 (35 years), and Florida State, 1982-2017 (36 years). Penn State won the Big Ten Championship, and lost to USC in the Rose Bowl, 24-38.
In 2008, Michigan passed their Medical Marijuana Law
On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama defeated John McCain in the Presidential Election; there were over 131 million Americans who voted, most of any Presidential Election in American History, and there were nearly 230 million Americans eligible to vote. The cost of the Presidential Election was almost $2.8 billion, and over $5.2 billion was spent nationally on the various elections.
3rd time was a "charm" for Belleville as they approved a $79 million bond issue to build a new high school November, 2008 after defeating the proposal twice in 2004 with a $150 million bond and 2008 with a $110 million bond; they were in the same school since 1926 on 501 West Columbia Ave., and the new school is 11,750 sq.ft. that may accommodate 2,000 students on the same 40 acres
Jerry Clayton defeated incumbent Dan Minzey for Washtenaw County Sheriff; Clayton, 46, began with the Sheriff's Department in 1981 as a part-time corrections officer, and was promoted to First Lieutenant before retiring in 2006. (New Sheriff in town)
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School won their 8th High School State Championship in Cross Country in 2008
Steve & Barry's went out of business November, 2008
Mexican Drug War Timeline
On December 5, 2008, O.J. Simpson was sentenced to 35 years in prison for kidnapping and armed robbery
Ann Arbor Police Officer, Vada Murray, with his wife, Sarah, December, 2008; he came to Ann Arbor in 1987, and was a starting Strong Safety on the Wolverine Football Team, 1988-1990, and joined the police force. He passed away from lung cancer April, 2011. (Police battle over Benefits)
Polaroid filed for bankruptcy protection December, 2008; it previously filed for bankruptcy in 2001 after its peak revenue was over $3 billion in 1990
On January 12, 2009, Michael Jefferson, 15, passed away at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School
In 2009, Border’s shut down due to bankruptcy and was out of business by 2011
Since 2009, 38 people have been charged with murder in Washtenaw County. (Washtenaw County's Most Wanted and Captured) (Lansing has more than 60 cold case homicides since 1963)
Of those 38, 19 have pleaded guilty or no contest to murder or manslaughter charges. Of the rest, three were found guilty at jury trial, two were found guilty at bench trial, three were found not guilty at jury trial, two pleaded guilty or no contest to lesser charges, two had charges dismissed, one had a hung jury and seven remain pending.
Here’s a run down of Washtenaw County’s murder cases in court during the last five years. (MLive article on July 31, 2014):
Dominic Oyerinde was convicted of felony murder and carjacking by bench trial in the death of Anna List, 17. Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Archie Brown ruled Oyerinde was guilty of striking List in the head with a hammer on Jan. 13, 2009.
Kwame Burrell pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for strangling Kisha French to death on Jan. 27, 2009. He was sentenced to 26 to 50 years in prison.
On February 29, 2009, Ritz Camera filed for bankruptcy protection
March, 2009 Governor Granholm appointed Robert Bobb as Financial Manager of Detroit Public Schools
On March 9, 2009, the Swine Flu Pandemic (H1N1)was first recognized at Veracruz, Mexico; it is believed that it caused between 150,000 to 875,000 deaths
Steve Luke won the 174 lbs. NCAA Wrestling Championship in 2009; he was the first Wolverine to finish the season undefeated since Jarrett Hubbard in 1974 (Luke leaves Unforgettable Legacy)
Julie Foucher came to Ann Arbor in 2009, graduated from the University of Michigan, and finished 2nd in the World Crossfit Championships in 2012 JulieFoucher.com
On April 6, 2009, an Assassination plot on President Obama at Istanbul, Turkey was thwarted
On April 9, 2009, Wayne DeNeff passed away at the age of 84; he worked at the Ann Arbor News, 1953-1988, after earning his journalism degree at the University of Michigan. He was Sports Editor, 1962-1988.
Garth Keehl pleaded no contest to second-degree murder for shooting his brother, Brett, to death May 20, 2009. He was sentenced to 13 to 30 years in prison as a part of a sentencing agreement.
Malloy Lithographing expanded to over 180,000 square feet of work space in 2009
The Frankel Family Wing was added to the University of Michigan Museum of Art with an additional 53,000 square feet to house over 18,000 art works collected over 150 years
Fiat purchased 20% ownership in Chrysler; Chrysler filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
On May 24, 2009, Nevaeh Buchanan was murdered at Monroe, Michigan; a fisherman found her body on June 4, 2009
Daniel Haywood pled guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Cortez Donald on May 28, 2009. Emmanuel Hopkins and Ozell Johnson were originally charged in the case, but their charges were dismissed.
Homer Chance passed away May 31, 2009; he came to Ann Arbor in 1946 when the library was at the University of Michigan Frieze Building with 11,000 borrowers and 75,000 books with a budget of $45,000; when he retired in 1977, the library had 63,000 borrowers and 235,000 books with a budget of over $1 million. He succeeded Frances Hannum in 1951 after working as her assistant for five years. The pic above was Chance October, 1957 shortly after the library opened on Fifth at William in 1956.
Carl Enoch William Leonard Dahlstrom, University of Michigan Professor, 1920-1945, published Sent to Hell from Ann Arbor: A College Student's World War One
On June 1, 2009, Conan O'Brien succeeded Jay Leno on The Tonight Show
On June 10, 2009, James von Brunn, a White Supremecist, shot and killed a security guard and wounded two others at the United States Memorial Holocaust Museum at Washington, DC
On June 11, 2009, Carl Pursell passed away; he graduated from Plymouth High School in 1951, and graduated from Eastern Michigan in 1957 and 1961; he was elected U.S. Congressman, 1977-1993, after a stint in the Michigan Senate, 1971-1977
The Ann Arbor News ceased publication on June 23, 2009; also, Michigan Child Restraint Law went into effect
Electronic Trolleys of Washtenaw County was published by Arcadia Publishing and written by H. Mark Hildebrandt and Martha Churchill on June 29, 2009
On July 23, 2009, Thurston neighborhood residents were excited about the filming of the Rob Reiner film, Flipped, in their neighborhood and Virginia Park
On August 7, 2009, the Al Glick Field House was opened
In 2009, the Congressional Research Service estimated that there were 310 million non-military firearms in the United States (more guns than people); this included 114 million handguns, 110 million rifles, and 86 million shotguns. A 2012 Gallup Survey showed that 47% of Americans have a gun in their home; it was 43% in 1972. It was estimated that handguns were used in 60% of suicides and 75% of homicides.
Geoff Larcom became the Athletic Media Relations Director at Eastern Michigan University August, 2009 after working at the Ann Arbor News, 1982-2009; he is the son of former Ann Arbor City Administrator, Guy Larcom, and began working at the Ann Arbor News in 1982 after achieving two journalism degrees at the University of Michigan, 1980-1982. He wrote a blog on MLive, 2000-2009.
Firekeepers Casino opened in Battle Creek August, 2009; it is owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, a tribe of 800
Humane Society of Huron Valley opened a new facility at 3100 Cherry Hill Road in Dixboro and Superior Township on October 1 as construction finished; they also set up Facebook and Twitter accounts
On September 8, 2009, the film, The Men Who Stare at Goats, starred Ewan McGregor as a hapless Ann Arbor Daily Telegram reporter who investigated American Military Special Forces
On September 11, 2009, James Pouillon and Michael Fouss were murdered in front of Owosso High School by Harlan James Drake while protesting at an abortion clinic
Rick Leach, Dave Campbell, Bill MacFarland, Julie Bachman, Diane Ratnick, and Mindy Gehrs were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2009
Michigan finished the 2009 Football Season, 5-7, after starting the season 4-0 including a 38-34 win over Notre Dame; the Wolverines ended the season with 5 losses in a row from October 24-November 21. Michigan finished in last place in the Big Ten tied with Indiana who they beat, 36-33. On August 30, Mark Snyder of the Detroit Free Press reported that Michigan exceeded the NCAA limit on practice time; on October 23, 2009 a formal investigation took place, and accused Michigan on violating the limit on February 22, 2010. On May 25, 2010, Michigan self-imposed two years probation and cut practice time; the NCAA confirmed the self-imposed sanctions on November 4, 2010. It was the first time the Michigan Football Program violated NCAA rules. (Michigan Football Uniform Timeline, 2000-2009)
On September 12, 2009, Michigan Athletic Director, Bill Martin, pushed and shoved a student, Jackie Turner, in the press box, and a similar incident occurred on October 17 with Arif Khan who was assigned to work the game for security purposes. Martin resigned on October 31 effective September 4, 2010 (Martin Legacy I, Martin Legacy II, Martin Legacy III)
On October 22, 2009, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act was established (Hate Crime Statistics 1995-2007); there were 892 Hate Groups in America in 2015, and 1.4 million people that belong to 33,000 gangs
On October 23, 2009, the Bahna Center was opened for the Michigan Wrestling Team at 2350 S. State St.
Mark Schauer, a Democrat who graduated from Howell High School, defeated Tim Wahlberg for Congressman in the 7th Congressional District
On November 9, 2009, Michigan football player, Brendan Gibbons, was accused of rape, and after a 4 year cover-up, he was expelled in 2013
On Christmas Day, 2009, an Al-Qaeda bombing attempt of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 to Amsterdam was stopped
On February 7, 2010, Super Bowl XLIV drew over 106.5 million; it was the first time the Super Bowl drew over 100 million viewers. New Orleans Saints defeated Indianapolis Colts, 31-17
In February, 2010 at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, Meryl Davis and Charles White won a silver medal in ice dancing, Jack Johnson won a silver medal in hockey, and Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates also competed in ice dancing.
John Leidy Shoppe closed at the end of February, 2010 after 58 years of business in Ann Arbor
Life Expectancy in 2010 was 76 for men and 81 for women; heart disease and cancer were the two leading causes of death, chronic respiratory disease, stroke accidents, Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Nephritis, Influenza/Pneumonia, and Suicide were other major causes of death
Ann Arbor population in 2010 was 113,934 (6th largest in Michigan); 344,791 resided in Washtenaw County, 19,935 in Ypsilanti, 8,810 in Saline, 4,944 in Chelsea, 4,067 in Dexter, 2,091 in Manchester, 5,836 in Milan, 6,423 in Whitmore Lake, Michigan dropped to 9.8 million, and 308 million in the USA; Detroit dropped to 713,000 as the 18th largest city in the USA with 10% White and 83% Black 23rd Census of the United States

Social Security examined over 31.6 million births from 2010-2017, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of that era

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	Noah	145,195	Emma	158,573
2	Jacob	140,091	Sophia	152,936
3	Mason	133,535	Olivia	147,486
4	Liam	133,019	Isabella	142,064
5	William	131,241	Ava	125,937
6	Ethan	125,561	Mia	103,580
7	Michael	122,265	Emily	100,414
8	Alexander	118,376	Abigail	99,356
9	James	112,387	Madison	84,803
10	Daniel	111,658	Elizabeth	77,233

Social Security examined over 343.7 million births from 1918-2017, and these were the Top 10 most popular boys and girls names of the century

Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	James	4,792,954	Mary	3,393,456
2	John	4,594,023	Patricia	1,564,163
3	Robert	4,571,203	Jennifer	1,465,928
4	Michael	4,315,462	Linda	1,448,097
5	William	3,662,399	Elizabeth	1,443,415
6	David	3,557,293	Barbara	1,410,059
7	Richard	2,487,983	Susan	1,106,071
8	Joseph	2,384,205	Jessica	1,043,436
9	Thomas	2,174,023	Sarah	996,554
10	Charles	2,144,937	Margaret	993,136

African-American population (12.6% of total U.S. Population) density in Amerca in 2010 by County
Larry Hunter was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder and weapons offenses by a jury for the Jan. 23, 2010, death of James Gardner in Superior Township, according to a report in Washtenaw Now.
On February 7, 2010, Undercover Boss series premier drew 42.3 million viewers
Debra Ann Ross was charged with embezzling over $100,000 from the Washtenaw County Community Mental Health over a 16 year period
On February 25, 2010, Laura Bien published Tales From The Ypsilanti Archives: Tripe-Mongers, Parker's Hair Balsam, The Underwear Club & More
On March 1, 2010, David Brandon, Domino's CEO, became Michigan Athletic Director
On March 4, 2010, John Patrick Bedell wounded two Pentagon police officers during a shooting at the Pentagon
Second Wave Media was launched March, 2010
Ann Arbor Huron lost to Kalamazoo Central, 74-65, in the State Championship Basketball Game in 2010
On March 22, 2010, Lisa Reardon, 47, formerly Lisa Ann Hicks, a 1980 Milan High School graduate, pled guilty to attempted murder in the shooting her father, George Hicks with a 20-gauge shotgun at her parent's Dexter Township home on August 21, 2009. Reardon won the 1988 Hopwood Award, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1988; she changed her name in 1992, published Billy Dead in 1998, Blameless in 2002 and The Mercy Killers in 2004 set in Ypsilanti. She earned a Master's degree from Yale as a Playwright. (The Plot Thickens)
After months of debate, Argo Dam can remain April 1, 2010
Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation acquired just over 347 acres of land valued at $18 million from 1988-2010
DBusiness listed 100 of Metro Detroit's Oldest Businesses April, 2010
On April 28, 2010, a Field Trip for 30 Black Students only organized by Dicken Principal Mike Madison violated state law and district policy on discrimination; he was not disciplined, and has been with the district since 1975 after graduating from the University of Michigan
On April 28, 2010, The Bold and the Beautiful set a World Record with 24.5 million viewers worldwide; it is believed to have an audience of 26.2 million
On May 1, 2010, President Obama spoke at the University of Michigan Commencement
Ugly Dog Distillery opened at 14495 North Territorial Road May, 2010 by Jon Dyer and Dewey Winkle; Dyer, a former builder and machinist, began a distillery in 2004, and launched a business in 2008 with incorporation February, 2009. They are moving to Downtown Chelsea April, 2018 with over 1200 distributors
Remembering Ann Arbor was published in 2010 by Alice Goff and Megan Cooney
Ann Arbor Pioneer HS won the State Baseball Championship in 2010
Rob Lillie had the Tappan Gymnasium named in his honor after dedicating 40 years of service on June 7, 2010; the Rob Lillie All-Sports Trophy was implemented in 2009
Marvin Esch passed away on June 19, 2010; he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1950, and later taught there , and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, 1966-1976 (Marvin Esch Old News)
Huron Hills almost up for auction, city asks $3 million in bonds (Public Responds)
A Kalamazoo Pipeline Spill resulted in 800,000 gallons of oil to travel into the Kalamazoo River July, 2010
Michael Crockett pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges for killing Chris King in an Ypsilanti Township robbery on July 25, 2010. His half-brother, Charles Pippins, pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact after originally being charged with murder.
On August 5, 2010, the $175 million North Quad was opened and ready for students; it was the first student housing facility built by the University of Michigan since 1967 (damage to North Quad over $11 million)
The Ann Arbor Police Department's Special Investigations Unit Reunion August, 2010; it had its beginnings in the early 1970s when Ann Arbor Fire Station #6 was built near Briarwood. Pictured Left to Right are Detective Bob Flynn, Officer Rick Cornell, Officer Rich Kinsey, Deputy Chief Don Johnson, Officer Toni Draugelis, Detective Sgt. Dave Miller, Officer Jim Tieman, Detective Greg Stewart, and Officer Doug Barbour.
On August 20, 2010, the Michigan Soccer Stadium was opened at 2250 S. State Rd.
Damn Arbor began its blog September, 2010
On September 4, 2010, Michigan Football Stadium was rededicated following a $226 million renovation with 83 luxury boxes, and new seating capacity of 109,901. Permanent lights were also added for $1.8 million with the first night game held on September 10, 2011.
On September 9, 2010, Jamie Morris was fired by the University of Michigan Athletic Department
Donald Lewis Sims pleaded guilty to embezzlement of over $74,000 worth of computers from the University of Michigan on September 23, 2010
Ann Arbor High School graduate Don Dufek Jr., Glen Rice, Rick Bay, Dave Brown, Joanna Bullard Mehall, Barb Weinstein McGrath, Greg Meyer, and Wendy Marshall were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2010
On September 26, 2010, Downton Abbey debuted on ITV; it ran 6 seasons with 52 episodes
Michigan finished the 2010 Football Season, 7-6, after starting off the season, 5-0; the season ended in the worst bowl loss in Wolverine history, 17-52, to Mississippi State at the Gator Bowl. Highlights of the season included a 28-24 win over Notre Dame, and a 67-65 triple overtime victory over Illinois; Denard Robinson finished 6th in the Heisman Trophy voting and was Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year.
Willie Walker and James Lester pled guilty to second-degree murder as a part of plea deals in the death of Jason Hoover, killed during a Nov. 6, 2010, robbery in Ypsilanti Township. Keywone Walker was originally charged with murder in the case but pleaded guilty to armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.
Tim Wahlberg won back his seat from Mark Schauer as Congressman in the 7th Congressional District where he has served since 2011, and served, 2007-2009
On November 17, 2010, Jennifer Granholm signed into law amendments to the Michigan Liquor Code including morning Sunday liquor sales. On and off-premise sales are allowed from 7 A.M. to 2 A.M and Noon to 2 A.M. Sundays. Any liquor can be sold at grocery stores and convenience stores except gas stations in Wayne County. Sale of liquor after 9 P.M. on December 24 and all of Christmas day is prohibited. On-premise sales January 1 are allowed until 4 A.M.
On November 24, 2010, Barbara Jean Hoffman Wilson was stranled by her husband, Jason, in a murder-suicide in Summit Township; she graduated from Ann Arbor Huron High School in 1999, and worked at Malloy Lithocrafting
On November 25, 2010, Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton disappeared at Morenci; their father, John, was convicted of kidnapping them, but they have never been found.
In the 2010 Census, Detroit Metro area had the largest concentration of Arab-Americans with over 403,000, and Dearborn had the highest percentage of any city in the United States with nearly 40%
On December 9, 2010, the NCAA reported that 45.8% of all NCAA Division I football players were African-American; 45.1% were "White." In 1999, 51.3% of players were White and 39.5% were African-American
On December 18, 2010, Gays and Lesbians are allowed to serve openly in the U.S. Military
On January 4, 2011, College Shoe Repair closed on William Street Tribute by John Bacon
On January 5, 2011, Rich Rodriquez fired as Michigan Head Football Coach after three seasons, 2008-2010; he was 0-3 against Ohio State and Michigan State with the lowest winning percentage in Michigan Football History at 40.5% with a 15-22 record, and admitted to NCAA violations.
On January 11, 2011, Brady Hoke was named Michigan Head Football Coach by David Brandon
In January, 2011, Sanjay Gupta, University of Michigan graduate in 1993, was named as one of the Top 10 most influential celebrities by Forbes Magazine
Gene Sperling, a 1978 Ann Arbor Community High School graduate, was appointed by President Obama on January 20, 2011 as National Economic Council director; he previously served in the Clinton Administration as Deputy Director in 1993, and spearheaded the 1993 Deficit Reduction Act and 1997 Bipartisan Balanced Budget Act while later serving as Hilary Clinton's Chief Economic Advisor for her 2008 Presidential campaign. Sperling earned his law degree at Yale, and M.B.A. at Penn after completing undergraduate at the University of Minnesota where he captained their tennis team.
On February 6, 2011, Super Bowl 45 drew 111 million TV viewers; Green Bay Packers defeated Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25 behind Western Michigan and Kalamazoo's Greg Jennings who had two TD receptions
Nebraska joined the Big Ten Conference in 2011
Dale Fisher published Ann Arbor: Visions of the Eagle III
On February 11, 2011, North Point Restaurant of Dexter closed due to back taxes owed
Darnell Brown was found guilty at a jury trial for killing 33-year-old Marcus Jones in Ypsilanti Township on Feb. 26, 2011. He’s serving 30 to 60 years in prison.
Earthquakes in Japan led to nearly 16,000 deaths, nearly 230,00 homeless, nearly 273,000 buildings destroyed, and nearly 748,000 buildings partially damaged
Syrian Civil War began March 15, 2011 with over 400,000 people killed through 2016 and 7.6 million people displaced including 4 million refugees; the Russians support Al-Assad's regime as the family has ruled Syria since 1971
Hash Bash 2011
Laura Bien published a Hidden History of Ypsilanti on April 10, 2011
On April 17, 2011, Game of Thrones premiered; it has run 7 seasons with 67 episodes so far
A record of over 1.5 million personal bankruptcies were filed in American in 2010, and over 1 million people filed each year from 2008 to 2013
By 2011, 81% of homes in American have a personal computer
On April 27, 2011, 1,327 Washtenaw County employees were earning $71.5 million; the Top 50 Wage Earners were released
On April 29, 2011, Prince William wed Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey; the event was watched by over 2 billion people in 180 countries, and the cost of the wedding was over $20 million
Michigan Wrestling Coach, Joe McFarland, fired Assistant Coaches, Kirk Trost and Mike Kulczycki, on May 9, 2011; Trost coached Michigan for 23 seasons and was National Wrestling Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year in 2005. McFarland and Trost were teammates at Michigan, 1983-1985. Kulczycki served Michigan for six seasons after earning All-American honors at Michigan in 2001 after McFarland became Head Coach in 2000. McFarland hired Sean Bormet and Donny Pritzlaff to replace them.
Keithen Potter pleaded no contest to second-degree murder for beating David Bennett to death on May 11, 2011, in Ypsilanti Township. He’s serving between 25 and 45 years in prison.
In May, 2011, the OECD Better Life Index was launched with the United States ranked 9th behind Scandanavian countries, Australia, Canada, Switzerland and Denmark
On May 14, 2011, Lloyd Carr was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame
On May 26, 2011, David Jacob Halman was accused of embezzlement from Washtenaw Dairy; he received one year probation
On May 27, 2011, Wellington Burt's will was finally settled when millions were distributed to his heirs after 92 years; Burt's estimated worth was $40-90 million when he died in 1919
Gregory Noack pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing his girlfriend, Dawn Fital, on June 13, 2011. He’s serving between 40 and 70 years in prison for strangling the 45-year-old mother to death in Pittsfield Township.
On June 20, 2011, University of Michigan Police Chief, Ken Magee, resigned after and agreement in November following 12 months of sick leave which began October 27, 2010
Andrew Herring of Dexter won the 2011 State Championship in the Pole Vault with a leap of 15'7; at the Division II State Championships, Chelsea's August Pappas won the 3200 Meter Run with a time of 9:31.98, and teammate Mason Borders won the 300 Meter Low Hurdles with a time of 38.14
On June 28, 2011, Newt Loken passed away at the age of 92; he coached Michigan Gymnastics, 1948-1983 and won Four NCAA Team Championships in Gymnastics and Trampoline with 12 Big Ten Team Championships and 69 individual championships; he also coached the Men's Cheerleading Team who amazed fans for decades at Michigan Football Games (Loken Video about the History of Gymnastics at Michigan done in 2010)
Michigan Golfer, Lionel Kim, earned All-American honors in 2009 and 2011, and qualified to play in the Master's, and led the Wolverines to a 6th place NCAA finish in 2009 and 10th place in 2011, their highest since 1952
Peter Dale retired at Encore Recordings June 30, 2011; he bought Liberty Music Shop in 1993
For the first time in the history of the United States, more women earned higher education degrees (M.A., PhD, Doctorate, etc) than men in 2011
Ann Arbor Huron won the State Boy's Tennis Championship in 2011, 2012, and 2013
Ypsilanti Lincoln High School was renovated and upgraded along with 9 other district buildings with a $20.8 million bond
Johnny Orr, Brian Eisner, Casey Close, Sarah Griffin, Molly McClimon, and Alecia Humphrey were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2011
Michigan's Centenarian population climbed to over 1700 from the 2010 census from 1535 in the 2000 census (Dare to be 100)
Michigan finished the 2011 Football Season, 11-2, as the Wolverines went out to a 6-0 record until losing, 14-28, to Big Ten Champion Michigan State on October 15; their only other loss was to Iowa, 16-24, at Iowa City on November 5. Michigan played their first night game at Michigan Stadium, and defeated Notre Dame, 35-31, on a touchdown pass with 2 seconds left from Denard Robinson to Roy Roundtree after trailing, 7-24, through 3 quarters. Michigan defeated Ohio State, 40-34, for the first time in seven seasons since 2003. David Molk was Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. The Wolverines defeated Virginia Tech, 23-20, in the Sugar Bowl; Brendan Gibbons kicked the game winning field goal, and he left school as a result of violating the sexual misconduct policy on December 20, 2013 from an incident in 2009. Greg Mattison returned as Defensive Coordinator. #10 Wisconsin outlasted #11 Michigan State, 42-39, in the first Big Ten Championship Game held at Indianapolis, IN as the Big Ten entered divisional play with the Legends and Leaders Divisions. The Badgers lost to the Oregon Ducks, 45-38, in the Rose Bowl.
On September 11, 2011, James Thomas Mann published Wicked Ann Arbor; he also published Wicked Washtenaw (2011), Wicked Ypsilanti (2014), Ypsilanti in Pictures (2002), Ypsilanti in the 20th Century (2003), Ypsilanti in Pictures in 2002 and has written several articles for Ypsilanti Gleanings
On September 13, 2011, Bongz and Thongz opened in Ann Arbor at 119. E. Liberty St. replacing Liberty Video, but the city blocked their sale of sex toys
The Ann Arbor Municipal Center was completed Fall, 2011 at a cost of $47.4 million
Harry Haines published Cover-up at Ann Arbor October, 2011
On October 13, 2011, Answer This! was released; it was filmed and set in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan
November, 2011 Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal with Football Coach Jerry Sandusky found guilty of 52 counts of sex abuse from 1994-2009
Palestinian attrition, 1917-2011
Muammar Quaddafi died on October 20, 2011; he was one of the wealthiest men in the world, and ruled Libya for 42 years. Many considered him a terrorist.
The World Population increased to 7 Billion People; an additional one billion people were added in 12 years since 1999
Ann Arbor District Library began to publish Old News on October 18, 2011
The Weisfeld Golf Center was dedicated November, 2011 at 2119 S. Main St.
On November 11, 2011, an Assassination attempt was made on President Obama by Oscar Ramiro
The Hoover Mansion was rezoned on December 11, 2011, and Stephen Lange Ranzini moved operations to 2015 Washtenaw Ave.
Katherine Mishler pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for shooting and killing her husband on Dec. 14, 2011, during an argument at their Ypsilanti Township apartment. She’s serving between 18 and 30 years for Samuel Mishler’s death.
Kenneth Rooks pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for shooting Jonathon Rollins three times, fatally, on Dec. 21, 2011, in Ypsilanti. He’s serving 15 to 23 years in prison.
On December 24, 2011, Eastern Michigan University Police Chief, Greg O'Dell committed suicide at the age of 54 just four months after his hire at EMU; he served the community over 30 years, and much of it as an Ann Arbor police officer
After 9 Years in Iraq since March, 2003, Troop deployment ended in Iraq
Kodak filed for bankruptcy protection January, 2012 and stopped making cameras; it had been in business since 1888
On January 22, 2012, Nick Belanger, 26, was found dead in his car outside the Park Place Apartment residence of Brendan Lathrop, 22; Belanger graduated from Saline High School in 2004, and Lathrop admitted giving Belanger the heroin that caused the fatal overdose.
On February 5, 2012, Super Bowl XLVI drew over 111.3 million TV viewers; New York Giants defeated New England Patriots, 21-17
On February 6, 2012, Ann Arbor planned to spend $120 million to rebuild and upgrade the 1936 Wastewater Treatment Plant (1949 pic below) on Dixboro Road which provides 19 million gallons of water daily to the City of Ann Arbor, Pittsfield, Scio and Ann Arbor Townships (Cleansing the Waters and The Sweet Smell of Success and The Flow Never Stops)
On February 17, 2012, Mayor John Hefje warned Ann Arbor residents to take precautions after the rash of 40 burglaries, January 26-February 16
According to Forbes Magazine's Special Report on Migration on February 24, 2012, nearly 40 million Americans move from one home to another each year
On February 29, 2012, Ann Arbor Police Chief, Barnett Jones, retired after 6 years; the police force reduced their police officers from 216 in 2000 to only 124 in 2010 due to budget cuts. Jones was hired as Chief Security Officer for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage, and was moonlighting as Flint's Head of Public Safety
On March 11, 2012, Samuel Paine Sturgis passed away; he moved to Ann Arbor in 1927, and graduated from University High School in 1940. Following military service during World War II as a Naval pilot, Sam worked as a photographer for the Dey Studio in Ann Arbor, and was Michigan Photographer of the Year in 1959 and opened his own studio at 1112 South University in 1962 (Sam Sturgis Collection)
On March 15, 2012 a category F3 Tornado hit Dexter damaging over 100 homes (YouTube)
The Ark moved uptown from 637.5 Main St. where it had been since September 8, 1984 to 316 S. Main St. March, 2012 with seating for 400
On March 28, 2012, Charmaine Daugherty, 42, died after her car hit a telephone pole and overturned on Wagner Road just south of Liberty
On April 2, 2012, the United Nations issued a World Happiness Report
On April 4, 2012, Ellen Taylor was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief, the first woman in the 123 year history of the Ann Arbor Fire Department to serve in an administrative position
On April 13, 2012, Motorcyclists no longer have to wear a helmet; a new law gave them the option to not wear a helmet (Injuries soar after law goes into effect)
Susan Wade pleaded guilty but mentally ill to second-degree murder for killing her father, Ronald Mason, on June 9, 2012. Wade, who said she wasn’t taking her medication at the time of the incident, is serving at least 20 years in prison.
On April 27, 2012, Nicholas Stoller directed The Five-Year Engagement; Ann Arbor is featured in the film with Violet Barnes delaying her wedding while in the University of Michigan graduate program in psychology while her future husband, Tom Solomon, works as a chef at Zingerman's
On May 22, 2012, David Westin, graduate of Ann Arbor Pioneer Class of 1970, published Exit Interview on his experiences as President of ABC News, 1997-2010
Drake Johnson completed his Third State Championship in 2012 in the the 110 Meter High Hurdles with a time of 14.24, 13.73 in his Junior Year, and 14.17 in his Sophomore Year, and he also ran for 2,805 yards in football in his senior season scoinrg 38 touchdowns with 3 games over 300 yards with a record 395 against Temperance Bedford; Steven Bastien of Saline won the Long Jump with a leap of 23'5" and Austin Sanders of Ypsilanti won the 100 and 200 Meter Sprints with times of 10.92 and 21.94
At the Division II State Championships, Bryce Bradley of Chelsea won the State Title in the 3200 Meter Run with a time of 9:24.41
On June 6, 2012, it was announced that the COPE/O'Brien Youth Center would close after 41 years of service since 1971; the program had 13 staff serving 58 students
On June 16, 2012, Katie Wares Stadel passed away at the age of 95; she was a 1935 Ann Arbor High School graduate who was the first woman to be inducted into the Michigan Softball Hall of Fame in 1982. She was an outstanding pitcher for Pfeiffer and Dad's Root Beer in the 1930s and 1940s, and was offered a professional contract. She was active in bowling, and worked for many years at the Ann Arbor Public Library.
The Summer Issue of Emergence in 2012 by James Rotz and Carl Greene summarized the astounding positives of residing in Ann Arbor
On June 18, 2012, Forbes Magazine released their inaugural list of Highest Paid Athletes in the World; Michigander Floyd Mayweather topped the list earning $85 million; Manny Pacquino, Tiger Woods, LeBron James, Roger Federer, Kobe Bryant, Phil Mickelson, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Payton Manning rounded out the Top Ten with earnings of $42.4 to $62 million
County Treasurer Catherine McClary on July 4, 2012; she has been Washtenaw County Treasurer longer than any other person, 1997-2017
On July 26, 2012, Pete Cornell passed away at the age of 64 when his bicycle was hit by a tractor-trailer at Dawson, Georgia; he and two friends were nearly completing a 9,223 mile ride from Prudhomme Bay, Alaska to the Florida Keys in 89.5 days. Pete was a Three-Time All-American wrestler at the University of Michigan and NCAA Runner-Up in 1969 when he graduated. He embarked on a real estate career, and led the Ann Arbor Board of Realtors in several executive positions from 1973-2004 until he moved to Florida. The pic above was Rick Bay, Pete Cornell, and Cliff Keen in 1968; Cornell was Captain of the Wolverine Wrestling Team, 1967-1969 (Pete Cornell Old News)
Costco opened in Ann Arbor on July 26, 2012
Tyler Clary won a gold medal in the 200 meter backstroke at the 2012 Olympics held at London, England; Davis Tarwater and Charley Hourchin won gold medals in the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay, Michael Phelps, University of Michigan Volunteer Swim Coach and student, won 4 gold and 2 silver medals, Peter Vanderkaay won a bronze medal in the 400 meter freestyle, Derya Buyukuncu, Connor Jaeger, and Anders Lie Neilsen competed in swimming. Mike Bottom was Swimming Coach for Serbia, Josh White coached Barbados, and Mark Hill coached Ireland. Ann Arbor Huron graduate, Betsey Armstrong, won a gold medal in a stunning performance as goalie for the U.S. Water Polo Team; she had 13 saves in the marathon win over Canada as her team overcame a second half 3 goal deficit, and blocked a shot in the final seconds of overtime to secure the win. Sam Mikulak and Syque Ceasar competed in gymnastics. Krista Phillips competed in basketball for Canada. Nate Brannen, Nicole Edwards Sifuentes, Gena Gall, Uhunoma Isazuwa, Tiffany Ofili-Porter, Ciaran O'Lionaird, Jeff Porter, and Nick Willis competed in track. Janine Hanson, Ken Jurkowski, Tom Peszek, and Sarah Trowbridge competed in rowing. Steve Fraser was the Head Coach for Greco-Roman Wrestling. Jerome Singleton competed in the Paralympics.
On August 23, 2012, Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti announced a $2.5 million expansion project
On August 24, 2012, Bongz and Thongz was raided in a synthetic drug raid
For the first time in the history of Washtenaw County Schools, Saline High Schools had more students than either Ann Arbor Pioneer or Huron High Schools with 1849 students
On September 5, 2012, Samuel Little was apprehended; he murdered as many as 93 victims in Ohio, California, and Texas, 1960-2012
On September 6, 2012, Andrea Brennan, 37, a Math Teacher at North Middle School in Belleville, was sentenced to five years probation after being charged with providing alcohol and explicit sexual material including topless pictures of herself to a 15 year old boy on July 10, 2012
The Benghazi Attack in Libya killed 4 Americans on September 11, 2012 in a terrorist attack; Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accepted responsibility for the attack on October 12
There were no inductees into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2012 for the first time since 2005
Michigan finished the 2012 Football Season, 8-5, as they started the season with a 14-41 loss to #1 Alabama at Dallas, TX. The Wolverines lost to Notre Dame, 6-13, on September 22, but beat Michigan State, 12-10, for the first time since 2007 after four consecutive Spartan wins. Michigan lost to Nebraska, 9-23, on October 27 and won three in a row until losing to #3 Ohio State, 21-26, on November 24. Taylor Lewan was Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. Wisconsin pulverized Nebraska, 70-31, in the Big Ten Championship game. The Badgers played because both Ohio State and Penn State were ineligible due to NCAA Violations. Michigan lost to South Carolina, 28-33, in the Outback Bowl to finish the season ranked #24 in the AP Poll. Denard Robinson eneded his Michigan Football Career with 10,745 yards in total offense, a Wolverine record with his best season in 2010 with a record 4,272 yards with a record 36 TDs in 2011; he was the Big Ten MVP in 2010.
On October 9, 2012, Christopher Peterson, University of Michigan Psychology Professor, died; he was nationally recognized for his work on Positive Psychology
Michael Curtiss pleaded no contest to killing 14-month-old Chase Miller on Oct. 21, 2012, in Ypsilanti Township and was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison. Curtiss died earlier this year from a pulmonary embolism while at the Saginaw Correctional Facility.
Leonard Ware was found guilty at a jury trial of second-degree murder for shooting Bhagavan Allen on Oct. 3, 2012, on Grove Street in Ypsilanti. Ware was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison.
On October 30, 2012, the University of Michigan unveiled the renovated Crisler Center after $72 million was spent and 63,000 square feet of space was added (Crisler Center at 50)
Chelsea Alehouse opened in 2012 at the Clocktower Complex next to the Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory; it was established by Chris and Aubrey Martinson; they are moving to Middle Street April, 2018 where Just Imagine used to be
On November 20, 2012, University of Michigan Professor, Sidney Gilman, was named in a $276 million trading scandal. Article was published in the Ann Arbor Observer, January, 2013.
Washtenaw County's Largest Employers in 2012
Ann Arbor Police Department patroling on bicycles in 2012 at Main & Liberty
On November 6, 2012, President Barack Obama defeated Mitt Romney; there were over 129 million Americans who voted, 2 million less than the 2008 Presidential Election with over 235 million Americans eligible to vote. There was over $2.6 billion spent on the Presidential Election, and over $6.2 billion spent on the election nationally. Romney grew up in Michigan, and attended Cranbrook Academy.
In 2012, Social Security paid out $778 billion in benefits to 58 million Americans (36 million retirees and 20 million surviving spouses), 18% of the U.S. population. $8.7 trillion has been paid into social security since the 1930s with $7.4 trillion paid out in benefits.
Donna Turner pled guilty to second-degree murder for the killing of Keith Walton, her boyfriend, on Dec. 4, 2012, in Ypsilanti. Turner stabbed Walton once in his abdomen. She’s serving up to 25 years in prison.
Patricia Shafer sold the Blimpy Burger property at 551 South Division to the University of Michigan for $1.075 million, and the premises were vacated by August 31, 2013 to build the University of Michigan Graduate Dormitory opened Fall, 2015; Blimpy Burger moved to 304 S. Ashley Street
In 2012, Edwards Brothers merged with Malloy Lithographing to become Edwards Brothers Malloy
Alabama was the most profitable athletic program in American making over $34 million; Michigan ranked 2nd in the Big Ten behind Iowa, and 9th nationally with a profit of over $11 million
In 2012, Dan Rather produced a documentary, Detroit: A National Disgrace, about Detroit Public Schools
On December 14, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Connecticut 28 people died including 20 children who were 6 or 7 years old by 20 year old Adam Lanza
Jean-Pierre Trias is serving between 30 and 36 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his wife, Katherine Porter. Trias stabbed Porter multiple times with two different knives in their Pittsfield Township home on Jan. 10, 2013.
On January 17, 2013, the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority announced that the Kline's parking lot at Ashley & William may become a new parking garage
Avantis Parker pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Brandon Charles on Jan. 29, 2013. Charles was shot to death in a car in front of an Ypsilanti Township home. A jury acquitted Terrance Parker on murder charges in May and a separate jury hung on murder charges against Willie Wimberly, accused of coordinating the homicide. Wimberly and Lawrence Mathews face trial in the case later this year.
USA Today Mass Murder Index in the United States since 2006 (Mother Jones Mass Shootings Index, 1982-2016)
Dioxane Plume in 2013 to 2015
Charles Gelman has enjoyed 51 years in Scio Township in 2013
On January 31, 2013, a 35+ vehicle pileup occured on I-75 killing 3 people and injuring 20+
On February 1, 2013, House of Cards debuted; it has run 5 seasons with 65 episodes so far. It's main character, Frank Underwood played by Kevin Spacey, was dismissed from the show due to numerous homosexual harassment scandals.
On February 3, 2013, John Harbaugh, 1984 Ann Arbor Pioneer High School graduate and Head Coach of the Baltimore Ravens, defeated his brother, Jim Harbaugh, Head Coach of the San Francisco 49ers and former Ann Arbor Pioneer High School student in the Harbaugh Bowl, 34-31. The event drew 108.7 million TV viewers.
On February 10, 2013, University of Michigan property acquirement, 29 properties over 13 years, raised questions about Ann Arbor's tax base
Ann Arbor's 25 largest companies employ a quarter of the Region's workforce
On March 11, 2013, Kwame Kilpatrick, Mayor of Detroit from 2002-2008, was sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for 24 felony counts on racketeering, mail and wire fraud
Herb David Guitar Studio closed March, 2013 at 302 E. Liberty St. after 50 years of business since 1962 when it opened in the basement of Marshall's book store; the pic above was Herb in 1963
On March 13, 2013, Pope Francis was coronated
On March 21, 2013, Sam and Jean Frankel's donation of $50 million to the Cardiovascular Center at the University of Michigan resulted in renaming it the Frankel Cardiovascular Center
We Love Ann Arbor launched a new website by Real Estate Agent, Robert Ewing, on March 13, 2013
Hash Bash 2013
In April and June, 2013, two letters laced with ricin, a powerful poison, were sent to President Obama in assassination atttempts; one of the letters was sent by Shannon Richardson
On April 13, 2013, a Tuition Equality Protest and Rally led to several arrests
On April 15, 2013, the Boston Marathon bombing killed 6 people and injured 280 others
Kellen Russell won the 2013 U.S. Senior Freestyle Championship in Wrestling; he was the University of Michigan's first wrestler to win 4 Big Ten Championships, and he also won two NCAA Championships
On May 7, 2013, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 15,056.20
On May 24, 2013, Frank Beckmann was reprimanded by Fox for using "fried chicken" stereotypes after the Sergio Garcia-Tiger Woods controversy; he then "retired" as broadcaster for the University of Michigan football games after he apologized for his inappropriate comments on the air at WJR. He broadcast Michigan Football, 1981-2013.
The Saline 3200 Meter Relay Team (Anthony Lamus, Andrew Kitto, Ryan Wilkie, Matt Elms) won the 2013 State Championship with a time of 7:47.49
At the Division II State Championship, Berkley Edwards of Chelsea won the 100 and 200 Meter Sprints with times of 10.58 and 21.37, teammate Micheal Hovater won the Pole Vault with a leap of 14'10," and teammates Zach Rabbitt, Tony Vermilye, David Trimas, and Jacob Stubbs won the 3200 Meter Relay with a time of 7:55.84
On June 6, 2013, Bach Principal Shelley Bruder retired after 37 years, 1976-2013 working at Ann Arbor Public Schools
On July 18, 2013, Detroit declared bankruptcy
Ypsilanti and Willow Run School Districts merged in 2013, and became known as Ypsilanti Community Schools; the High School changed its mascot to the Grizzlies
Scott DeRue, Dean of the Ross School of Business, climbed Mount Everest (Leadership Skills on Everest)
Uraguay became the first nation to legalize marijuana for possession, sale and distribution in 2013
On July 8, 2013, The Washington Examiner ran an article about Kelly Services as the second leading employer (Behind Wal-Mart) in America with 2.7 million jobs
On July 18, 2013, Detroit filed for bankruptcy
80% of Americans have used a mobile device in the last week, and 55% used their mobile device to keep up on news
On August 4, 2013, Dan Lowry ran a mile in 3:59.3 at Saline
Toyota Corolla passed the 40 million mark in sales from 1966 as the best selling automobile in history
In 2013, AnnArbor.com was acquired by MLive, a subsidiary of Advance Publications and Booth Newspapers
Shaquille Jones pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the homicide of University of Michigan medical student Paul DeWolf. Jones is set to testify against Joei Jordan and Dajeon Franklin, also charged in DeWolf’s July 24, 2013, death.
Rob Lytle, Brendan Morrison, and Gustavo Borges were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2013; it was the smallest class since the inception of the program in 1978
The University of Michigan claimed that 5,943 foreign students from 113 countries were enrolled at the University for Fall, 2013
James Leonard wrote an article, Curbing the DDA, in the Ann Arbor Observer September, 2013
Michigan finished the 2013 Football Season, 7-6, after starting the season, 5-0, they lost to Penn State, 40-43, in triple overtime on October 12 in Happy Valley. After a win over Indiana, 63-47, Michigan lost 5 of their final 6 games starting with a loss to #3 Michigan State, 6-29, on November 2; their final win came in a triple overtime win over Northwestern, 27-19, on November 16 that was tied, 9-9 in regulation. On November 30, the Wolverines lost to #12 Ohio State, 41-42, in Ann Arbor when Michigan missed the two-point conversion attempt with 32 seconds left. Michigan was crushed by Unranked Kansas State, 14-31, in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl on December 28. Taylor Lewan was the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year for the second season in a row. Jeremy Gallon finished his football career at Michigan with 173 receptions for 2,704 yards for 17 TDs including a record 1,373 yards with 89 receptions in 2013. Michigan State beat Ohio State, 34-24, to win the Big Ten Championship, and defeated Stanford, 24-20, in the Rose Bowl; the Spartans only loss was to Notre Dame, 17-13, on September 21.
It was announced on September 4, 2013 that Stephen M. Ross, the largest donor in University of Michigan history, would donate an additional $200 million for the construction of the Stephen M. Ross Athletic Campus, this brings his total donations to $313 million (Top 10 donors)
On September 13, 2013, Ann Arbor Huron High School graduate, Cancer Researcher and Pioneer, Jane Weeks, passed away; she taught at Harvard University, and worked at the Dana-Farber Cancer Center
Stanley Harrison was accused of stabbing Shandar Turner to death on Sept. 27, 2013, in Superior Township.
On October 1, 2013, the Ypsi-Arbor Bowling Alley was demolished; Grocery Store to be built there
Dave Taylor published Legends of Michigan: Cliff Keen with his wife, Anne, as Editor; the book is a 628 page history of how the sport of wrestling began in the State of Michigan, and evolved under the leadership of the longest tenured Head Coach in University of Michigan history, 1925-1970, Cliff Keen, who also coached football for the Wolverines for 33 seasons, 1926-1958, also a record at Michigan. The book chronicles 91 seasons of Wolverine wrestling from 1921 through 2013, and has more than 40 feature articles about a variety of unique stories including the history of wrestling at Ann Arbor High School and the history of the Michigan High School State Wrestling Championships. It is the longest book ever written about amateur wrestling in America.
Kristopher Pratt pled guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed. Pratt shot Reed twice on Oct. 18, leaving him for dead in the stairwell of his Ypsilanti apartment. Ed Thomas, also charged in the case, was acquitted on murder and robbery charges on Monday.
Allante Percy was found not guilty by a jury trial earlier this month in the death of Edward Gwinner. Gwinner was shot and killed Nov. 1, 2013, outside a party in Ypsilanti.
In the November Issue of the Ann Arbor Observer, Jim Chaconas was recognized as one of the Kings of Commercial real estate in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County; Jim attended Eberwhite, Northside, Slauson, and Ann Arbor Pioneer in his youth, and has over $700 million in real estate sales since 1994 (What's next for downtown vacancies) Chaconas Interview
On November 8, 2013, the "old" Blake Transit Center was demolished
William Treml passed away at the age of 88 on November 13, 2013; he was an Ann Arbor News Reporter, 1957-1996, for 40 years, and some considered him the best newspaper reporter in Washtenaw County History
On November 13, Seyfried's Jewelers prepared to close January, 2014 after serving Ann Arbor for 100 years
On November 19, 2013, Ann Arborite, Flo Anthony, published Deadly Stuff Players (Florence Anthony Old News)
On November 21, 2013, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to close at 16,009.99
There were 8.4 million motorcyle registrations in the United States in 2013, a significant increase from 3.8 million in 1997 and 6.7 million in 2006; Michigan is the 9th leading state in motorcycle registrations with 267,292
Davontah Nelson was found guilty by Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Donald Shelton of killing his infant daughter, Amareah Nelson, earlier this month.
Richard Thompson, 19, and Mark Paling, 20, both pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of David Maurer, 71, who was strangled to death during a robbery plot in Ann Arbor at Lurie Terrace on Nov. 23, 2013. Rikky Ranger still face charges in Maurer’s death after being found incompetent to stand trial. Paling was sentenced to 22.5 to 40 years in prison while Thompson is already serving 32-55 years in prison.
Incarcerated Americans, 1920-2013
On January 8, 2014, an interstellar meteor hit on the Northeast Coast of Papua New Guinea at 28 miles per second
For the first time since 1974, there were less than one million abortions performed in America; from 2010-2014, there were 56 million abortions performed world wide with Asian abortions accounting for 64% of the world's abortions
At the Socchi Olympics in February, 2014 that cost over $51 billion, Michigan graduates, Meryl Davis and Charles White won a gold medal in Ice Dancing, and a bronze medal in the Team Skating event. Madison Chock and Evan Bates plus Maia and Alex Shubutani also competed in those events. Max Pacioretty, Carl Hagelin and Brian Leibler competed in hockey.
On February 2, 2014, Super Bowl XLVIII drew 112.2 million TV viewers; Seattle Seahawks defeated Denver Broncos, 43-8
On February 15, 2014, Dustyn Frolka died after a plan to abduct, rob and kill him by Christopher Foley, 16, of Saline and three others; Foley was sentenced to 3 to 15 years in prison.
On February 17, 2014, Michigan bought the Edward Brothers facility for $12.8 million to build its new Indoor and Outdoor Track Building on South Campus
Also on February 17, 2014, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon was launched
On February 18, 2014, Robert Neumann was selected as Chief of the University of Michigan Police Department; he began in 1985, and was one of the original six officers in 1990, and was promoted to Lieutenant in 1999
February 14, 2014, it was announced that the University of Michigan Natural Museum would move to its new Biology Building (Construction Update)
On March 24, 2014, the Atlantic Black Star ranked Detroit as the most segregated city in America
Brynton Warren faced an open murder charge in the stabbing death of Kenyadda Jones on the morning on March 30 in Ypsilanti Township.
Keandre Duff charged with assault with intent to murder in the death of Keon Washington on June 28 in Ypsilanti.
Stephen Jenson, 36, a physician at the University of Michigan was arraigned on February 6, 2012 on child porn charges after the University waited 6 months to report the criminal activity.
Ann Arborite, Bev Johnson, was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame; she has been broadcasting for over 30 years there
County expected to add 12,500 jobs in the next 3 years
Flint Water Crisis April, 2014 began
On April 22, 2014, a heroin drug bust at Liberty & Main Street with a T-bone crash in Downtown Ann Arbor led to 3 arrests
Maryland and Rutgers joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014
Historic Ann Arbor: An Achitectural Guide was published in 2014 by Susan Wineberg and Patrick McCauley
In 2014, Sports Illustrated (SI.com) named Adam Schefter, a 1989 University of Michigan graduate, their Media Person of the Year
The Saline 3200 Meter Relay Team (Logan Wetzel, Ryan Wilkie, Ryan Gauche, Brian Blankenship) won the 2014 State Championship with a time of 7:40.54; Dexter's Noah Gary won the State Pole Vault Championship with a leap of 16'2"
On June 14, 2014, Marilyn Mason retired from the University of Michigan; she earned a Master's Degree in 1947, and began an organ professor, 1947-2014, after 67 years of service MLive UMRecord YouTube
The War on ISIL began on June 15, 2014; Global Refugees are worst since World War II; in addition, there are an estimated 143 million orphans in the world plus another 20 million displaced children
On June 21, 2014, Ann Arbor Skatepark had their Grand Opening with Tony Hawk thrilling spectators
Boku Haram, a Nigerian Terrorist Group, murdered over 5,000 civilians, 2009-2014, and over 650,000 have fled Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger; their kidnapping on April 14 made world news headlines
Nicola's Books was sold on June 30, 2014 to Schuler's Books founded in 1982 at Grand Rapids
Mary Sue Coleman retired, and Princeton Graduate, Mark Schlissel, was named as Michigan's 14th President on July 1, 2014
On July 3, 2014, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new high at 17,068.26
On July 7, 2014, the Blake Transit Center was opened to the public at 328 S. Fifth Ave.
On July 9, 2014, George "Skip" Arthur Duhamel died
On July 14, 2014, Malaysian Airlines Flight #17 was shot down over the Ukraine by the order of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and killed all 298 passengers and crew aboard
Susan Pollay, Executive Director of the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority now earns nearly $115,000 salary
On July 25, 2014, Robert M. Harrison passed away at the age of 86; he was the Washtenaw County Clerk, 1968-1990, and resided in Saline since 1942 with his wife, Viola, of 65 years. Harrison Old News
On August 9, 2014 Michael Brown was shot and killed by Officer Darren Wilson, this incident triggered riots, crimes and unrest at Ferguson, Missouri and surrounding areas of St. Louis
On August 11, 2014, Pinkerton's announced they moved their headquarters to Ann Arbor; the Pinkerton's Detective Agency was founded in 1850 at Chicago
Mark Messner, Gary Grant, and Katie McGregor were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2014
Michigan finished the 2014 Football Season, 5-7, as they were shut out by Notre Dame, 0-31, on September 6, and lost three in a row to Utah, 10-26, Minnesota, 14-30, and Rutgers, 24-26. After another loss to the Spartans, 11-35, on October 25, the Wolverines closed the season losing to Maryland, 16-23, and #1 Ohio State, 28-42. The Buckeyes shut out Wisconsin to win the Big Ten Championship, 59-0, and beat Alabama, 42-35, and Oregon, 42-20, to win the BCS Playoff and National Championship. Former Michigan All-American and All-Pro Offensive Lineman, Dan Dierdorf, joined the Michigan Football Broadcasting Team with Jim Brandstatter.
Heather Collinash pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor charges involving embezzlement at the University of Michigan on September 11, 2014
By 2014, the Big Three: General Motors, Ford and Chrysler held only 44.5% market share of automobiles sold in the United States, down from a high of 89.6% in 1966
As of September 30, 2014, there were over 415,000 children in American in the Foster Care System; nearly 40% are under the age of 5. There are nearly 135,000 children adopted each year in the U.S.
On October 7, 2014, Middle Earth owner Cynthia Shevel announced the store would close after 47 years since 1967
On October 11, 2014, Ann Arbor Huron Teacher and Coach, Kent Overbey, had their track dedicated in his name; he taught humanities, philosophy and history at Ann Arbor Huron as well as coached cross country and track from 1969-2009 after graduating from the University of Kansas and service in the Peace Corps in Iran. He also devoted his Summer time as a Camp Counselor for 39 years at Camp Highlands in Wisconsin.
David Brandon resigned on October 31, 2014 as Michigan Athletic Director after a petition circulated with over 10,000 student signatures demanding his firing on October 1 after “concussiongate” and 2,000 protesters on Diag. Brandon became CEO of ToysRus on July 1, 2015.
Downtown Ann Arbor was published on November 3, 2014 by Patti Smith and Mayor John Hieftje, 2000-2014
Christopher Taylor became Mayor of Ann Arbor on November 10, 2014; he earned four degrees from the University of Michigan, English/History/Vocal Performance/Law and served on the City Council, 2008-2014. He is an attorney for Hooper Hathaway.
Saline made it the the State Championship Division I Football Game, but lost to Clarkston, 25-33, in 2014; the Hornets now have the strongest high school football program in the county, and hold a 20-8 series edge over Ann Arbor Pioneer HS after ther rivarly began in 2000-2016. Pioneer is still 2nd in State of Michigan history in football wins behind Muskegon.
On December 2, 2014, Brady Hoke was fired as Michigan Head Football Coach with a year remaining on his contract; after a season without coaching, he is now the Defensive Coordinator for the Oregon Ducks
On December 10, 2014, Eric Betzig won the Nobel Peace Prize; he was born and grew grew up in Ann Arbor, and is the sone of Bob Betzig, former Univeristy of Michigan Wrestling Coach.
On December 22, 2014, the Foresight Group's President, Bill Christofferson, announced it acquired White Pine Printing from Martha Edwards at 5204 Jackson Rd.; White Pine Printing began operations in 1962, and Christofferson began the Foresight Group in Lansing in 1990
On December 23, 2014, the Dow Jones Industrial Average raced past 18,000 to close at 18,024.17
On December 30, 2014, former Ann Arbor High School student, Jim Harbaugh, was announced as new Michigan Football Coach by Interim Athletic Director Jim Hackett
On January 9, 2015, a 193 vehicle pileup in a snowstorm near Galesburg in I-94 included 76 semi-trucks killed one and injured 23 people; one of the trucks was carrying fireworks and exploded injuring two firefighters
University of Michigan fraternity, Sigma Alpha Mu, damages 45 rooms at a Gaylord ski resort January 16-18, 2015, $430,000.
On January 18, 2015, the Deflategate Scandal broke featuring former Wolverine Tom Brady
On February 1, 2015, Super Bowl XLIX drew 120.7 million TV viewers; New England Patriots defeated Seattle Seahawks, 28-24 behind former Michigan Quarterback, Tom Brady, as he won his 4th Super Bowl
On February 8, 2015, a fracas involving 100+ preteens and teens broke out at the Cinemark Movie Theater following the showing of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of the Water at 9:30 p.m.; the ruckus that ensued led to disorderly conduct arrests and fights
On February 17, 2015, Carol Mull published The Underground Railroad in Michigan
Allison Morris of Ann Arbor Huron won the State Bowling Championship in 2015 with scores of 512-470; she also won in her freshman year in 2012 with scores of 395-354. Bowling was made a varsity sport in 2004 by the MHSAA.
The Pew Research Center concluded from a 2012 Study that Ann Arbor was the 8th most economically segregated city in America on February 23, 2015
On March 3, 2015, Ned Staebler, grandson of Neil Staebler and great-grandson of Michael Staebler, was named as CEO of Techtown (40 Under 40 for 2011)
Stephen Germinder, a University of Michigan employee, was arrested on March 13 after a complaint was filed on February 20, 2015 for child pornography.
Lobbying in America continues to be a Multi-Billion Dollar Business in America with Boeing and Amazon moving up the scale, and Dow Chemical of Midland as one of the largest spenders
In March, 2015, the Hilary Clinton E-Mail Scandal broke; previously, Colin Powell also received classified information on private e-mail
Lillian "Bubbie" Meghnot, an 84 year old Ann Arbor grandmother, was arrested and indicted for an illegal drug operation
March 27, 2015 North Hall demolished (5 Major University of Michigan buildings demolished)
The vaccines for malaria and ebola plus the dengue fever were developed in 2015
The University of Michigan owns approximately 1,700 acres of land within the Ann Arbor City Limits, and an additional 1,440 acres with Botannical Gardens and Golf Courses. There are roughly 485 acres used for both indoor and outdoor recrueatinal purposes including parkland and sports complexes
Ann Arbor has an incredible 2,088+ acres of parks it manages with 157 parks including 48 buildings, 34 ball diamonds, 31 tennis courts, 10 soccer fields, 75 playground areas, 87 picnic areas, 4 swimming pools, 2 ice rinks with 697 acres of woodlands, 478 acres of green space, 200 acres of shrub land
Sam Wyly, 80, filed for bankruptcy rather than pay $300 million owed in a SEC fraud case. The IRS has filed April, 2015 for $2 billion in back taxes from the former University of Michigan M.B.A. grad.
On April 24, 2015, the University of Michigan Press published, The Unlikely Saga of a Singer from Ann Arbor: The Autobiography of Willis C. Patterson (Oral History of Ann Arbor: Willis Patterson); he was a 1949 Ann Arbor High School graduate (Willis Patterson Papers)
On April 25, 2015, Village Apothecary closed abruptly; Garry Turner sold the business for $1.5 billion in August
2015 Downtown Development Projects show 20 construction projects underway
The University of Michigan has produced 20 billionaires with notable former students include Skype co-founder Niklas Zennström, Google co-founder Larry Page, Domino’s Pizza founder Tom S. Monaghan, Groupon co-founder Brad Keywell, Boeing co-founder Edgar N. Gott, General Motors co-founder Frederic L. Smith, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, and Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster.
Arizona State has the highest enrollment of any college in the United States with over 83,000 students; Michigan State University is ranked 8th with over 50,000 students
BAMN protesters violently interrupt a University of Michigan Board of Regents meeting on April 16, 2015. 8 people were arrested.
On June 4, 2015, Grant Fisher of Grand Blanc High School became the first high school boy in the State of Michigan to run a sub-4 minute miles when he ran 3:59.38 at St. Louis
On June 9, 2015, Susan Kosky published Michigan's U.S. 12 Heritage Trail: America's Second National Highway
On June 11, 2015, Benny Cavazos died of fentanyl laced heroin; he was the 24th death so far in 2015 in the county from heroin
Randy Olson published historical marriage and divorce rates for 144 years, 1867-2011 (The Evolution of Divorce)
On June 17, 2015, Jeralean Kurtz Talley passed away at the age of 116; she moved to Inkster from Georgia in 1935, and was the oldest person on record to have ever lived in Michigan. Her husband passed away in 1988.
On June 18, 2015, Amy Brow was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief after 23 years of service
Team USA Gymnastics learned of allegations against Larry Nassar June, 2015 and fired him in July
The USA Today published June, 2016 a summary of 3,500 lawsuits involving Donald Trump over the last three decades which is unprecedented for a Presidential Candidate
Judge Christopher Easthope resigned from the bench on July 2, 2015 following a scandal involving Attorney Nader Nassif of the Downtown Development Authority.
On July 5, 2015, Bryan Westfield passed away; he graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1960, and ran track and played football at Cornell University where he graduated in 1964. He tried out for the 1964 Olympics in track. He returned to Ann Arbor where he taught biology for over 40 years while coaching track and cross country; he led the Pioneer Women's Track Programs to 16 State Championships with 6 Runner-Up finishes, and the Cross Country Women to 3 State Championships with 6 Runner-Up finishes while helping mold 243 Al-State and 59 All-American recipients. He won USA Today's Award for National Track Coach of the Year in 2015.
University of Michigan Professor, James Cavalcoli, 51, was arrested in Weston, Florida on a charge of intent to have sex with a 14 year old boy; he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
On July 15, 2015, USA Swimming recognized Ann Arbor as the Top Swimming City in America for the second year in a row; the swimming program established by Matt Mann beginning in 1923 in Ann Arbor continues to be amongst the best over 90 years later. The University of Michigan has more NCAA Champions in swimming than any other team in any NCAA sport. Dennis and Liz Hill has also greatly contributed to the swimming legacy of Ann Arbor.
Vet's Pool is one of many swimming venues in the area
On July 17, 2015, the $155 million Munger Graduate Dormitory was opened
A 21 year old University of Michigan student, Josh Brigham, fell to his death in the Nickels Arcade on July 24, 2015
On July 25, 2015, Wystan Stevens, Ann Arbor Historian and former President of the Washtenaw County Historical Society, passed away at the age of 72 (Stevens Papers); his father, Albert Stevens, was a professor at the University of Michigan, 1927-1972 (Wystan's Flickr) Wystan's Wanderings
Baseball size hail and 100 mph winds rocked Northern Michigan on August 2, 2015; the most devastating storm since records were kept in 1950
A Murder for Hire Scheme in death of Frances Craig
Lloyd Carr, Elise Ray, Kevin Sullivan, Jumbo Elliott, Brent Lang, Traci Conrad, and John Matchefts were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2015
Michigan finished the 2015 Football Season, 10-3, with an opening season loss to Utah, 17-24, at Salt Lake City; the Wolverines won 5 games in a row with 3 shutouts until losing to Michigan State, 23-27, in a game they were winning for four quarters until a blocked punt with 8 seconds to go resulted in a Spartan touchdown. The Wolverines responded with 4 wins in a row until losing to #4 Ohio State, 13-42. Michigan defeated Florida in the Citrus Bowl, 41-7. #6 Michigan State defeated Iowa, 16-13, in the Big Ten Championship game, but were overwhelmed by Alabama, 38-0, in the Cotton Bowl National Semi-Final Game. Michigan finished the season ranked #12 in the AP Poll. Jabrill Peppers was Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Defensive Coordinator D.J. Durkin left the Wolverines after his only season to become Maryland's Head Coach; he was replaced by Don Brown on December 20, 2015.
On September 8, 2015, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was launched
On September 9, 2015, Forbes Magazine reported that $93 billion is illegally wagered on NFL/NCAA Football yearly as contrasted with $95 billion wagered legally. Recent research revealed that nearly 3% of the U.S. population are problem gamblers with addiction. Gambling on college campuses is rampant with 75% of college students reporting participation including 18% weekly yet only 22% of colleges have formal policies on gambling.
On September 15, 2015, Stephanie Steinberg published In The Name Of Editorial Freedom: 125 Years at The Michigan Daily; she was Editor-In-Chief in 2011. Tom Hayden wrote a foreward in the book.
John Barfield published Starting from Scratch: The Humble Beginnings of a Two Billion Enterprise on September 13, 2015 (Barfield Interview)
On September 18, 2015, the Volkswagon Emissions Scandal broke; Detroiter Oliver Schmidt was sentenced to 7 years in prison and fined $400,000 on December 6, 2017 in a plea deal after costing the German auto manufacturer over $30 billion
On September 23, 2015, the Safe Sex Store at 1209 S. University closed after 20 years
There are over 110 million Americans affected by STD-Sexually Transmitted Disease; the epidemic has become worse through the decades particularly in the 15-24 age group
The Ann Arbor Marriott Residence Inn opened October, 2015 with 110 rooms built for $20 million by Bill Martin and First Martin Corp. with an extensive art gallery
On October 26, 2015, Chelsea Bruck disappeared at a Halloween Party in Newport; Daniel Clay was arrested July 22, 2016
Revel and Roll replaced Colonial Lanes at 1950 S. Industrial Highway
Chelsea made it the the State Championship Football Game in Division III in 2015, but lost to Orchard Lake St. Mary's, 12-39
Loch Alpine Closed its clubhouse and golf course Fall, 2015 (Trouble at Loch Alpine and Loch Alpine in Limbo); Ann Arbor Country Club was founded in 1963, and the lender-forced sale in 2010 resulted from lack of mortgage payments in 2008
By November 25, 2015, A&P was out of business after 157 years
On December 1, 2015, Judge Sanford "Sandy" Elden passed away at the age of 91; he came to Ann Arbor in 1951, and was appointed Assistant City of Ann Arbor Prosecuting Attorney in 1956. He became the first Jewish Judge in Washtenaw County in 1967, and became the 15th District Court Judge, 1968-1993. Elden and his wife, Odie, were married for 69 years. (Judge Elden Old News)
Washtenaw County Mobile Command Unit and Metro SWAT units are ready to fight terrorism as needed
Packard Square has neared completion on December 13, 2015 on the site of the old Georgetown Mall; the $93.5 million project was to be ready for occupancy in late Summer, 2016, but now in "limbo" (Bankruptcy refused by Bankruptcy Judge Tucker)
Detroit's population is now 677,116, ranking 21st nationally and their lowest national rank since 1850 (Decline of Detroit)
On January 3, 2016, Washtenaw County finished its 15th roundabout; there were only 2 roundabouts in 2003, and three more are planned for completion by 2016
On January 9, 2016, real estate "hot spots" in the Metro Detroit Area were summarized by the Detroit Free Press
On January 19, 2016, Warde Manuel became new Michigan Athletic Director; he projected an Athletic Budget of $161.8 million to the Board of Regents with expenses of $160 million in June which is 3rd highest in the NCAA
On February 7, 2016, Super Bowl 50 drew 111.9 million TV viewers; Denver Broncos defeated Carolina Panthers, 24-10
On March 1, 2016, The Secret Game was published by Scott Ellsworth, a University of Michigan Professor of African-American Studies
Bernie Sanders came to speak at Crisler Arena on March 7
Mike Bottom won his 6th Big Ten Championship in a row, 2011-2016, in Swimming & Diving
A CNN/Money Report on March 29, 2016 shows that the United States lost over 5 million manufacturing jobs since 2000
Bev Plocki won her 21st Big Ten Women's Gymnastics Championship, tieing her with Dan Gable at 2nd amongst Big Ten Coaches historically. James "Doc" Counsilman won 23 Big Ten Championships, 1961-1990.
On April 2, 2016 Carol Hutchins won her 1458th game breaking a NCAA Record for most wins; she has won 17 Big Ten Conference Regular Season Championships plus 3 more Big Ten Tournament title to claim 20 Big Ten Championships (Hutchins signs 5 year deal worth $2.5 million through 2022)
On April 6, 2016, Glen Bates of Saline was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after embezzling $314,400 from the Veteran's Administration Health Care System of Ann Arbor
On April 20, 2016, it was announced that Harriet Tubman would replace Alexander Hamilton on the $20 bill in 2020; it was also announced that Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech and Marian Anderson's 1939 Concert at the Lincoln Memorial would be on the back of the $5 bill, and Susan B. Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Alice Paul, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth would appear on the back of the $10 in an effort to champion the history of the civil rights and women's suffrage movements in America
1977 University of Michigan Graduate, Ben Carson, ran for President as a Republican during the 2016 Primary Season; Donald Trump appointed Carson as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
On May 16, 2016, the House of Representatives voted to no longer display the Confederate Flag at Veteran's Cemeteries
On June 1, 2016, Xavier Small, 14, a student at Washtenaw International Academy, died after severe trauma to his head; it was determined to be a suicide
On June 8, 2016, the Foresight Group announced its merger with Goetzcraft Printers, Inc.; production moved to 5204 Jackson Rd., and Britton Goetz would remain with the company
On June 10, 2016, G&H Barbers announced they are closing
Gambling or Gaming in the United States has become a $240 billion industry in 2016 with revenues of over $73 billion with 581 casinos in 24 states, and employs 1.7 million people
There are over 1 million attornies in America with the lowest ratio (300:1) of attornies to people of any other country; America is the 5th most litigious country in the world. To say the United States is a country of conflict and unresolved conflict is an understatement.
On July 2, 2016, it was announced that the intersection of State Rd. and Ellsworth Rd. roundabout completed in 2013 for $2.3 million led the county with 114 car accidents in 2015 (Roundabout history of Washtenaw County began in 2003). The State/Ellsworth Roundabout ranks #7 in the State as the worst intersection, and the Top 20 Worst Intersections in the State of Michigan cause nearly 30% of all automobile accidents in the state and 26% of the fatalities
On July 12, Money Magazine ranked the University of Michigan as the #2 ranked university in America
On July 21, 2016, it was announced that the University of Michigan Board of Regents approved a $85.2 million rennovation project for the Michigan Union
Michigan has a record 55,500 applications for 6,600 freshman spots
Americans own over 70 million dogs and 74 million cats which means over 40% of U.S. Households have a dog and 35% have a cat (Pet Neglect Statistics); still, there are over 70 million stray cats in American with nearly 8 million pets entering homeless shelters yearly with over 2.7 million pets euthanized each year. 4 million dogs are abandoned by their owners each year. (Animal Cruelty Facts and Statistics) Pet Abuse and Neglect occurs regularly in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County
On January 26, 2016, the National Debt of the United States was $13.62 Trillion or 75% of the past year's GDP; it was 8.1% of GDP in 1910, 16.6% of GDP in 1930, 25.5% of GDP in 1980, and 33.9% of GDP in 2000. Japan owns 18.4% and China owns 17.9% of our debt.
Over 10 million Americans report Domestic Violence each year (Signs and Symptoms of Relationship Abuse) Domestic Violence occurs regularly in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County with over 4,000 women, men and children served yearly by Safe House at 5100 Clark Rd.
In 2015, there were more than 3.6 million referrals to Child Protective Services agencies in all 50 states involving over 6.6 million children for child abuse Child Abuse and Neglect occurs regularly in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor Police operation blocks traffic on June 14, 2016 at State & North University
Obesity is a problem for 67% of adults, and 33% of children; obesity is linked to 60 chronic diseases with 75% of all hypertension cases linked to obesity. It has been predicted that 50% of all Americans will be obese by 2030. A Harvard study has predicted that 67% of American Children will be obese by the age of 35 due to a combination of poor nutrition and a lack of exercise.
Forbes magazine reported in 2016 that support for legalization of marijuana has reached an all-time high at 57% of Americans; 28 states have approved it for medical use including Michigan, and 8 states have legalized its use: Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Washington
Saline lost the State Championship Baseball game, 7-6, to Warren DeLasalle; Scott Theisen, Saline's Baseball Coach, has led the Hornets to 5 state championship games, 1998, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2016. Saline's other losses were by scores of 2-1, 3-2, 4-1, and 8-0. Theisen graduated from Saline HS in 1983, and coached 27 years.
Anthony Giannobile of Skyline High School won the State Championship in the 1600 Meter Run with a time of 4:11.48
On June 23, 2016, the Brexit vote to leave the European Common Market won with nearly 52% of the total votes; the British joined the Common Market in 1974 in an effort to strengthen trade and currency throughout Europe.
In 2016, there are 373 millionaires residing in Washtenaw County, and the University of Michigan ranks 12th internationally in schools that produce millionaires
Michigan changed the Michigan Merit Exam testing from ACT and ACT-Work Keys to SAT for 2016 High School Students
Gregory Fournier, an Eastern Michigan University graduate, published Terror in Ypsilanti on August 1, 2016
On August 2, 2016, the University of Michigan unveiled their new football and other sports new logo in a partnership with Air Jordan; Michael Jordan is now the third richest African-American in America behind Oprah Winfrey and Robert Smith with a net worth of over $1 billion, and was recognized as an honorary Captain for the University of Michigan Football Team on September 3
On August 4, 2016, Standing Rock Sioux filed an injuction to stop the 358 mile North Dakota Pipline which was 48% complete
On August 4, 2016, the Coleman Jewett Memorial was unveiled at the Farmer's Market
The 2016 Olympics are held in Rio de Janiero August 5-21; Michigan's representatives are ready. All in the Olympic Family Two Dozen Wolverines competing in Rio Ann Arborite Nick Willis, competing for New Zealand, won a bronze medal in the 1500 Meter Run; he won a Silver Medal in the 2008 Olympics in the same event. The former Michigan record holder in the 3,000 and 5,000 Meter Runs was a 5-Time All-American and 2-Time NCAA Champion for the Wolverines, and a 6-Time Big Ten Champion
On August 11, 2016, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new peak at 18,613.52
Homicides in Chicago stood at 467 on August 26, 2016 although Detroit is still considered the most dangerous city in America. Grosse Ile, Hamburg, Flushing and Milford are the safest cities in Michigan.
On August 27, 2016, Ann Arbor added its 50th Greenbelt Project property with a 82 acre addition in Webster Township on Jennings Road
Karen McKeachie, a Dexter HS and University of Michigan graduate, died at the age of 63 when hit by a 70 year old Chelsea man on Dexter-Chelsea Rd. on August 29; she was a world famous triathlete by winning 6 world championships, and inducted into the Triathlon Hall of Fame
The University of Michigan was ranked as the #23 best university in the world
The University of Michigan was ranked as the best public university in America
Jan Anschuetz has served as President of the Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission, but also is a valued Ypsilanti Historian
In 2016, there are 26 casinos in Michigan, and there are now 460 gambling operations operated by 240 Indian Tribes (Native American casinos) in the United States with annual revenue of $27 billion
John Urbanchek, Mark Donahue, Lorne Howes, and Kate Johnson were inducted into the Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 2016
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame inducted Bob Mann, Derek Jeter, Ben Wallace, Chris Osgood, Mike Modano, Kathy McGee, Brendan Shanahan, Tom Gage, John Long, and Pete Hovland
Jim Roth published, Saline: Our City, the Beginning to 2016, on September 16, 2016
The 2016 Michigan Football Season (Michigan Football Uniform Timeline, 2010-present) ended with a 10-3 record; they defeated Big Ten Conference Champion, Penn State, 49-10, but lost to Iowa, 13-14, and Ohio State, 27-30, in double overtime, and Florida State, 32-33, in the Orange Bowl on December 30. Jake Butt, Jourdan Lewis and Jabrill Peppers earned 1st Team All-American Honors; Chris Wormley earned 2nd Team All-American, and Jabrill Peppers finished 5th in the Heisman Trophy while appearing at New York for the final ceremony.
On September 12, 2016, Iconic Restaurants of Ann Arbor was published by Jon Milan and Gail Offen
On September 12, 2016 a new DNA test reopened the case of 1981 Ann Arbor Rapist and serial killer, Michael D. Harris, 53, serving a life sentence for killing 3 women in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Lansing
The first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton drew 84 million TV viewers; the second debate on October 9 drew 60.3 million, and the final debate on October 19 drew 71.6 million. The Vice-Presidential Debate drew 37 million on October 4.
Laura Burns, 16, died on September 27 after battling depression; she attended Ann Arbor Huron High School
On October 4, 2016, Ann Arbor Pioneer Student, Jordan Klee, died after being shot by Danta Wright; Jermarius Ellison and Delreno Gracey, 17, were also convicted of armed robbery and second degree murder, and sentenced to 15-40 years in prison on March 5, 2018
On October 5, 2016, Ed Brown announced that Brown's Root Beer and Sandwich Shop was closing; it had been open at 399 S. Lafayette Ave. in South Lyon since 1960, and was opened by his parents, Max and Nellie Brown. A Deli will replace it.
On October 17, 2016, Susan Nenadic, a former Saline High School English teacher and M. Joanne Nesbit, published Legendary Locals of Ann Arbor
Tom Hayden passed away on October 23, 2016; he was a political activist, former Editor of the Michigan Daily and Royal Oak Dondero's student newspaper, graduated from the University of Michigan in 1961 with a major in sociology, wrote the Port Huron Statement in 1962, helped found the Students for Democratic Society at the University of Michigan and was a Freedom Rider. Hayden had influence on many student demonstrations and protests in the 1960s, and was accused of inciting a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He was married to Jane Fonda, 1973-1990, and authored 20 books. He served in the California State Assembly and Senate, 1982-2000. He loved baseball, and played at Dondero.
Ann Arbor Community High School Student, Qi-Xuan "Justin" Tang, died on October 25
On October 27, 2016, Watkins Lake State Park was dedicated; it became the 103rd State Park in Michigan, and was named after Royal and Sally Carpenter Watkins who were involved in the Underground Railroad on Austin Road in Norvell Township near Manchester. It has 1,122 acres with 405 in Washtenaw County and 717 in Jackson County.
An ISIS protester made an appearance on the Diag on October 29-31, 2016
Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan Police Department Employees, 2006-2016; a drastic reduction in staff
Nearly 70% of the players in the National Football League are African-American; this is a sharp contract from when the NFL was organized in 1899 (The demographics of race in Professional Sports)
On November 4, 2016, an estimated 5 million people attended the parade in honor of the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs; it was the largest attended parade in U.S. History
On November 8, 2016, Ann Arbor Huron Student, Benjamin Pierce, 15, died after falling from a University of Michigan parking structure at 300 S. Thayer St.
Government Trust Index has fallen over the last 50 years from 75% to 25% of Americans trusting our Federal Government
Trust in Mass Media by Political Party Affiliation, and Trust by all Americans in Mass Media to report the news accurately has fallen as well
U.S. Presidential Election in 2016: Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton; there were over 135 million people who voted out of over 200 million registered voters with over 251 million Americans eligible to vote. The first Presidential debate drew over 84 million television viewers, the second 60.3 million, and the third debate drew 71.6 million viewers. There was nearly $7 billion was spent on the election nationally, and over $2.6 billion spend on the Presidential Race. Clinton won the popular vote by over 2.73 million votes as she collected over 65 million votes, but Trump won 3 critical "swing" states with a 10,704 vote win in Michigan, 27,506 in Wisconsin and 57,588 in Pennsylvania to gain a 46 electoral vote advantage. Trump became the 8th Presbyterian President. 5.8 million voters chose Jill Stein or Gary Johnson. Jill Stein's request for a recount began, but after irregularities were rampant in the election results, the Michigan Supreme Court stopped the recount. The CIA reported that Russian hackers from Wikileaks did influence the election results as they released hacking information from the Democratic officials, but withheld hacking information collected about Republican officials. Many including Hillary Clinton blamed the FBI Director, James Comey, when he issued a letter on October 28 stating the additional e-mails from Clinton were under investigation. Hillary Clinton is the most admired woman in American History; she has won the Gallup Poll Most Admired Woman of the Year 21 times.
Yousef Rabhi, a graduate of Ann Arbor Huron High School in 2006 and the University of Michigan in 2010, was elected State of Michigan Representative November, 2016 after serving as Washtenaw County Commissioner, 2010-2016
Vladimir Putin became the most powerful man in the world with articles by CNN, Forbes and The Business Insider; his net worth is estimated at as much as $200 billion (The Power of Putin, Frontline Revenge of Putin). Prior to 1999 when Putin gained control of Russia, they had no billionaires; in 2017, there were over 111 billionaires who own 35% of the country's wealth. Putin's approval rating in Russia has been as high as 86%.
Donald Trump was selected by Time Magazine as Person of the Year on December 7, 2016
On December 8, 2016, the University of Michigan Board of Regents decided not to spend $4.6 million to renovate the Inglis House in a 4-4 vote, and put the property up for sale on March 16, 2017
The Return of Jesse Jackson to Ann Arbor during Protests in Ann Arbor following the Trump Verdict on November 16
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a new record high 19,023.87 on November 23, 2016
The Detroit Pistons announced on November 23, 2016 that they would play future home games at the new Little Caesar's Arena in Downtown Detroit, and leave the Palace of Auburn Hills
John Kunke, 16, died on November 28, 2016 following an accidental overdose; he attended Ann Arbor Community High School
On December 8, 2016, the University of Michigan Board of Regents approved a $17.4 million plan to rennovate the NCRB at North Campus to add 18,000 sq.ft. to make the building 67,000; the building underwent $22 million of improvement in 2015
Ray Estrada, 16, a student at Saline High School, died on December 10 while warming up for a wrestling practice
On December 12, 2016, a 53 vehicle accident occured on I-96 near Fowlerville left 3 dead
U.S. News & World Report stated that 44.2 million Americans owe $1.42 trillion dollars in student loan debt; the average college student starts their career $37,172 in debt with a payment of $351 per month. It has now surpassed both credit card and auto loans as the largest personal debt.
On December 25, 2016, Indian Tribe bids to make big chunk of land a reservation in Northern Michigan
On December 26, 2016, 6 proposals were being considered for the 13.5 acre vacant property at 2270 Platt Rd. next to the County Farm Park that was formerly the Washtenaw County Juvenile Center
The Women's March began on Inauguration Day January 20, 2017 with nearly 5 million protesting the inauguration of Donald Trump; it was the larrgest organized protest in U.S. History
On January 25, 2017, the Dow Jones Industrial Average set a new record closing at 20,114.75
On January 27, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13769 to lower the number of refugees immigrating into the United States; however, legal challenges to its enactment
On February 5, 2017, Super Bowl LI drew 117.5 million TV viewers; New England Patriots defeated Atlanta Falcons, 34-28 after a 25 point comeback by former Michigan Quarterback, Tom Brady, who played in his 7th Super Bowl
Kathy Klages, Gymnastics Coach, 1990-2017, was suspended by Michigan State University on February 13, 2017 and retired the next day; she knew about allegations against Larry Nassar since 1997, and MSU faces 144 lawsuits of sexual assault. Lou Ann Simon, MSU Provost, 1993-2004, and President, 2004-2017, was asked to resign by the Lansing State Journal. Mark Hollis, 2008-2017, succeeded Ron Mason as MSU Athletic Director, 2002-2008, after Mason coached hockey, 1980-2002. MSU Board of Trustee, George Perles, 2007-2017, hired Klages in 1990 when he was Athletic Director, 1990-1992, and football coach, 1983-1994.
Joker Marchant Stadium was renamed Publix Field in Lakeland, Florida, the Detroit Tigers Training Facility
Cheryl Elaine Smith of Hamburg embezzled over $50,000 from an 89 year old woman suffering from dementia on February 23, 2017; she pled guilty and had to pay back $32,000 in restitutiion
Justin Paul and Benj Pasek, 2006 University of Michigan graduates, won Academy Awards for writing lyrics for the song, City of Stars, in La La Land on February 26, 2017
On March 1, 2017, Donald Staebler, an Eastern Michigan University graduate and former Industrial Arts Teacher, passed away at the age of 106; he resided at his family farm since 1912 at Frains Lake in Superior Township where he moved at the age of 2 (Donald Staebler Papers) Donald Staebler Centenarian
On March 2, 2017, Anthony and Christopher Gandy, Durand Micheau, and Sharon Gandy-Micheau were found guilty of numerous counts of mail fraud, defrauding the IRS and identity theft; they were sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $365, restitution
On March 8, 2017, a powerful wind storm that raged over 12 hours with wind gusts to 70 miles per hour caused over 8,000 downed power lines, 200 downed telephone poles and left nearly 1 million people without power in SE Michigan, many for several days
Michigan lost to Oregon, 69-68, after reaching the Sweet Sixteen, but Coach John Beilein became the winningest basketball coach in Wolverine History with 215 passing Johnny Orr at 209 wins; Michigan won the Big Ten Tournament after their team plane went off the runway at Willow Run Airport. Their season ended 26-12, and Beilein has had 20+ wins in 7 of his 10 seasons coaching Michigan, and earning 7 NCAA appearances.
Rayvon Foley defeated Two-Time State Champion, Mike Mars, 8-3, to win the first State Championship for Ann Arbor Pioneer in wrestling since Craig Petoskey in 1981; Mars beat Foley, 10-8, in overtime in 2016. Foley will wrestle for Michigan State University, and Mars for the University of Michigan. The pic above shows his Coach Bill Petoskey, Rayvon, his father, and Assistant Coach John Fisher. Both Petoskey and Fisher were Captains at the University of Michigan.
Arnet's announced it sold its operations to Patten Monument Company of Comstock; the business began in Ann Arbor in 1904 after Bohemian immigrant Vincel Arnet learned his trade at Lockridge Monuments in Ypsilanti from 1887, and his son, Joseph established the business at the age of 25. The business began at the corner of Main and Ann St. at 107 Ann St. to 208 West Huron St. in 1917, 936 North Main in 1933, 218 Chapin Street in 1960, 4495 Jackson Rd. in 1970, and finally at 5060 Jackson Rd. His son, Frederick, a 1931 University of Michigan graduate, took over the business in 1937 after Joseph suffered a stroke. His grandson, Larry, took over the business in 1965.
On March 8, 2017, wind gusts hit Michigan
Emagine Entertainment opened its 10th Theater in Saline on March 18, 2017
Forbes Magazine published its Special Edition of the World's Billionaires on March 28, 2017 with 2,043 worth $7.7 trillion; only 20 have made the list, 1987-2017, including Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, H. Ross Perot, and David Rockefeller. The top 8 billionaires own more wealth than half the human race.
Brandon Cross, 19, was murdered on April 2, 2017 at 2400 Dalton St. after an incident at 2200 Glencoe Hills; Calvin Vanderhoff, 17, Jeffrey Thurmon, 18, and Xavier Payne, 16, were apprehended following his death
Owner Carol Lopez of The Peaceable Kingdom at 210 S. Main St. announced on April 5, 2017 its closing after serving Ann Arbor 44 years
On April 6, 2017, former University of Michigan Presidents Harold Shapiro (1980-1988), James Duderstadt (1988-1996), Lee Bollinger (1996-2002), Mary Sue Coleman (2002-2014), and Mark Schlissel (2014-2017) came together to discuss the evolving relationship between universities and society at Rackham Auditorium
On April 14, 2017, the University of Michigan celebrated its Bi-Centennial, 1817-2017 (Bicentennial website)
On April 10, 2017, Red Berenson announced his retirement as Michigan's Hockey Coach after 33 seasons; Wolverine Assistant Coach, 1988-2011, Mel Pearson, replaced him
On April 10, 2017, University of Michigan History Professor, Heather Ann Thompson, was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for her book on the 1971 Attica Prison Riots, Blood in the Water
On April 19, 2017, Dave "Vegas Dave" Oancea was arrested; the Ann Arbor Pioneeer Class of 1995 sports handicapper faces up to 90 years in prison for 19 federal charges including misuse of social security numbers
On April 25, 2017, President Trump's Approval Ratings sank to an all-time low of any President after their first 100 days in office; it was down to 36% approval on June 11, and 34% on August 25 with 60% of Americans disapproving of the job he's doing as President.
On May 15, 2017, Moes Sports Shop at 711 North University announced it was sold by Underground Printing to the M-Den after 102 years at that location (100 Years of Moe) (100 over 100 in Michigan; none in Ann Arbor)
On May 15, 2017, Argiero's announced they were closing at 300 Detroit Street after 40 years; Tony Argiero founded the business in 1977, and died January, 2016
On May 17, 2017, Niche surveyed 12,814 Schools in America; Saline High School was the Top Athletic Program in the State of Michigan, Ann Arbor Pioneer High School ranked #7, Chelsea High School ranked #8, Skyline High School ranked #13, and Huron High School #31 on the list (50 Best)
On May 27, 2017, Donald Faber passed away; he came to Ann Arbor from Grand Rapids to enroll at the University of Michigan to study political science, and wrote for the Ann Arbor News for 35 years including a weekly column, "Faber's World." He wrote 3 books including the Toledo War, and was a speechwriter for Governor George Romney. (MLive remembers Faber) Don Faber-Old News
On May 31, 2017, Credit Suisse predicted that 25% of the Malls in the United States would close by 2022 (Jan Kniffen predicted 33% April, 2017) 18 Dead Mall Stores are reminders of retail changes
On June 1, 2017, President Trump announced that the United States was withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement; the only country in the world to do so
On June 8, Former FBI Director, James Comey, testified before a Senate Committee on national television with 19.5 million people watching at 10:00 a.m.; he called President Trump a liar, and disclosed that Trump "hoped" he'd stop investigating General Flynn and his connection with Russian tampering in the 2016 Federal Election. Trump fired Comey on May 9, 2017 stating he was incompetent, "crazy," a "nut" job, and had lost the confidence of his FBI co-workers; Trump fired Flynn on February 14. Political leaders are debating whether President Trump may be implicated in an obstruction of justice charge.
On May 17, 2017, the Pew Research Center announced that 50 years after the Loving v. Virginia decision on interracial marriage that 17% of Americans married a spouse with a different race or ethnicity; the rate was 3% when the 1967 Supreme Court decision was rendered(Key Facts on Interracial Marriage)
Michigan celebrated its BiCentennial in 2017; a book was published by Kim Clarke, Always Leading Forever Valiant
On June 10, 2017, the University of Michigan announced the rennovation of the Michigan Union for $85 million
Ann Arbor's Kari Miller won the 2017 State Girl's Tennis Championships on June 3, 2017; she didn't lose a set all season long with a 26-0 record
Herb Taggart passed away on June 6, 2017 at the age of 91; he earned degrees from the University of Michigan in 1950 and 1951 after serving in the Army during World War II, and taught history at Slauson Jr. High/Middle School, 1954-1993. He was a member of the 1948 Michigan Lightweight Football squad that won the Big Ten Championship.
Scott Theisen and the Saline Hornet Baseball Team won their first State Baseball Championship on June 17, 2017 with a 5-2 win over Northville; it was the sixth championship appearance for Theisen, and his first title. Theisen was named as Saline's new athletic director.
On June 22, 2017, it was announced that MCity, a driverless shuttle service, would soon be operating at the University of Michigan
On July 7, 2017, wind gusts over 100 miles per hour knocked out power around the State of Michigan
On July 11, 2017, Ann Arbor Huron High School graduate, Michael Kosta, debuted on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah; Kosta graduated from the University of Illinois in 2002 where he was a Four-Time Big Ten Champion in tennis, and became an Assistant Coach at the University of Michigan. Kosta wrote 101 Tips for Winning More Tennis Matches in 2006.
J.T. Abernathy, 94, participated in his 58th Ann Arbor Street Art Fair July, 2017
John Records Landecker, a 1965 University High School graduate, was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2017; he was named Billboard magazine's Radio Personality of the Year in the 1970s while working at WLS in Chicago. His daughters, Amy and Tracy Landecker, have become actresses and writers. His father, Werner, was a sociology professor at the University of Michigan, 1947-1981. (First Radio Air Shift 1966)
There were 126.22 million households in America in 2017 including 3.8 million in Michigan; this is a 239% increase in the 52.8 million households in 1960
On July 28, 2017, Renault-Nissan surpassed Volkswagon as the world's largest automobile seller with over 5.2 million vehicles sold in the first half of this year
On August 4, 2017, the New York Times article on how the American Dream has changed since 1931 (Smithsonian)
On August 13, 2017, 3 people died as a result of the Alt-Right Rally at Charlottesville, VA advocating White Supremacy, and protesting the removal of a Confederate statue; former Klu Klux Klan leader and Louisiana State Representative, David Duke, stated that the Rally happened because of the election of Donald Trump. Their political agenda includes removal and segregation of immigrants. In another act of domestic terrorism, James Alex Fields Jr., a professed Neo-Nazi, from Union, KY, killed Heather Hyer, and injured 19 others deliberately driving a car into a crowd of people opposing the Rally. List of Confederate Monuments and Memorials Removal of Confederate Statues (Confederate Statues coming down) Symbols of Hate/White Supremacy
On August 12, 2017, two downtown Ann Arbor buildings, McKinley Towne Center and Liberty Square, were sold for $50 million to Hillside Investments
Nazi Graffiti including Swastikas and Racial Slurs were painted at Ann Arbor Skate Park at Vet's Park on August 18, 2017
A Total Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017 was seen in 14 states, and partially seen in all 50 states; it was the first since June 18, 1918 and February 26, 1979. There is predicted to be the next total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. (Most Famous Eclipses)
On August 24, 2017, USA Today reported that the oldest Civil War pensioner, Irene Triplett, 87, in Virginia is still collecting $73 per month
The Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor Fight on August 26 payout for Mayweather of Grand Rapids is expected to be $200-240 million; Mayweather, 40, moved to 60-0 with a 10th round TKO
A fire destroyed the golf course clubhouse at Reddeman Golf Course on Dancer Rd. in Lima Township on August 26, 2017
Hurricane Harvey unleashed $160 billion in damage to the Houston area with a U.S. Record 51.9 inches of rain dumping 19 trillion gallons of rain into Southeast Texas with 132 mile per hour winds causing major flooding, at least 37 dead, 30,000 displaced, 13,000 rescued from August 24-29, 2017
The University of Michigan announced their 2017 Class for the Athletic Hall of Honor; it included Norvard "Snip" Nalan, Gil Larose, MaliVai Washington, Charles Woodson, Marty Turco, Lisa Larsen Rainsberger, and Mary Fischbach Jones
Hurricane Irma formed on August 30, and became a Category 5 Hurricane that devastated the Caribbean and Florida causing at least 78 deaths, and left at least 7.5 million in Florida without power while creating billions of dollars in damage before it dissippated on September 15. There were over 7 million people who evacuated prior to the storm.
Former Michigan Halfback, Robert "Pete" Piotrowski turned 100 on September 3, 2017; stories were featured on him at MGoBlue.com and the Michigan Daily, and he may be the only Michigan Football player to reach 100
The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority announced a $7 million upgrade to the Farmer's Market on September 8, 2017
The Equifax Data Breach affected over 143 million Americans with stolen social security, date of birth, credit card, address, and other valuable personal information on September 8, 2017
On September 9, 2017, USA Today reported that Russian political meddling has been documented in 27 countries since 2004 including the United States from cyberattacks to disinformation campaigns (Russian Interference in 2016 U.S. Election)
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame inducted Jon Jansen, Jalen Rose, Mitch Albom, Jim Leyland, Dean Look, Kurt Kampe, Dennis Rodman, and Andre Rison September, 2017
On September 11, 2017, Crain's Business reported that the University of Michigan employs nearly 32,000, and Ann Arbor Public Schools employs nearly 2,000
Filming has finished on the Three Christs of Ypsilanti; it is due for release to the public at Toronto on September 12, 2017 with Richard Gere starring
Little Caesar's Arena opened September 12, 2017 at a cost of $627 million; it is the new home of the Detroit Red Wings, and the 785,000 square ft. arena along Woodward Avenue will be the center of a 50 block entertainment district named District Detroit, and it was announced on April 18 that the NCAA Championships in Wrestling would be held there in 2022, NCAA Hockey in 2020, and NCAA Basketball first and second round games in 2018
Fuller Road Park was chosen for the construction of an $81 million Amtrack Train Station on September 18, 2017
On September 18, 2017, ToysRus filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure $5 billion in debt; former Michigan Athletic Director, David Brandon, is their CEO (15 Retailers who went Bankrupt in 2017). They announced the closing of 182 stores January, 2018 including 6 in Michigan. ToysRus closing all 735 stores
Bob Seger closed the final act of The Palace of Auburn Hills on September 23, 2017; it opened August 13, 1988. Seger, 72, cancelled the rest of his Fall Tour, 2017 with a back injury.
A shooting at the Mandalay Bay Resort on the Las Vegas Strip left over 60 people dead and at least 527 injured on October 1, 2017 when Stephen Paddock shot hundreds of rounds into a crowd of 22,000 attending the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival
On October 5, 2017, the Harvey Weinstein Sexual Harassment Scandal Story broke with the New York Times with over 80 accusers from the late 1970s to present; this story sparked a rash of sexual harassment reports, stories and scandals implicating an ongoing list of several dozen media, policicians, etc. Sexual Harassment Statistics
Gerald Holley, 57, a veteran science teacher since 1989 and head baseball coach at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School since 1995 was arrested, and charged in Macomb County with attempting to have sex with an underage child; he pled guilty under a Cobbs plea to four counts on April 19, 2018 and was sentenced to two years in prison on May 17, 2018
Since 2013-2016, Military Investigators have documented over 500 cases of serious misconduct among its generals, admirals and senior civilians according to a USA Today story
Bill Donakowski passed away on October 15, 2017 at the age of 61; he was a 3-Time All-American and Big Ten Champion Cross Country runner, 1974-1978, and an All-American in the 10,000 meter and Big Ten Champion in the 5,000 and 10,000 meter in track with the oldest Michigan Track Record set in 1978 with a time of 28:26.04
Michigan's Auto Insurance Costs have become the highest in the nation from a story on October 24, 2017
On October 26, 2020, Keith Delamore Newbern, 21, beat up two 15 years old boys at the 2500 block of Jackson Ave. in Ann Arbor; he was sentenced to serve at least 29 months in prison on March 22, 2021
Largest and Smallest Counties in the United States in 2017
Donald Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, and Rick Gates surrendered to federal agents on October 30, 2017 following an investigation by the Justice Department's Special Council and former Attorney General, Robert Mueller in the Russian Interference in the 2016 U.S. Election. The 12 charges included conspiracy, money laundering, etc.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was introduced by President Trump on November 2, 2017; it is estimated to add an estimated $1.455 trillion to the national debt over 10 years, and the current debt is over $20 trillion. He signed the bill into law on December 23.
On November 4, 2017, Nick Foster led all runners across the finish line in 15:16.1 as Ann Arbor Pioneer High School won the State Division I Cross Country Championship for Coach Don Sleeman in his 50th season
On November 5, 2017, Richard Retyi published The Book of Ann Arbor: An Extremely Serious History Book; Retyi produces podcasts for the Ann Arbor Public Library on Ann Arbor History
On November 15, 2019, the Dow Jones Industrial Average passed the 28,000 mark
On November 19, 2017, former Ann Arbor Police Officer, Kent Neigebauer, 66, strangled his wife, Marcia, 63, at their home in Pittsfield Township in the block of 5800 Plum Hollow Drive
Cumulus Media, owner of WJR and 26 Michigan Radio Stations, filed for Bankruptcy in an effort to unload $1 billion of its $2.4 billion of debt; they are the 2nd largest radio operator in the United States with an Ann Arbor office at 1100 Victors Way
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 24,236.47 on November 30, 2017
On December 4, 2017, the Ann Arbor Public Library earned a 5 Star Rating for their 10th consecutive year by the Library Journal; there have been only 13 libraries nationally to do so for the last 10 years. The library spends $11.82 million annually to service 163,590 cardholders with nearly 1.6 million visits in 2016-2017
On December 5, 2017, Ann Arbor City Council approved a $146 million development project by Morningstar Lower Town LLC for the 1140 Broadway St. 6.4 acre area
On December 6, 2017, the Michigan Union prepared for a 20 month closing from May, 2018 until January, 2020 (Hustled Out--No Billiards at the New Michigan Union)
On December 7, Larry Nassar was sentenced to 60 years in prison for child pornography; he instigated the USA Gymnastics Sex Scandal assaulting over 130 girls and young women, and was a former University of Michigan graduate in 1985.
An Internet Minute in 2017; Americans look at their cell phone on the average 80 times per day
On December 17, 2017, Ann Arbor approved the $55 million Allen Creek Urban Trail known as The Treeline
Ann Arbor Restaurants closed in 2017
Rap/R&B/Hip Hop Music is more popular than rock according to Nielsen Music on January 3, 2018 (Rock Timeline)
Bruce Halle passed away at the age of 87; he started Discount Tire in Ann Arbor in 1960 at 2256 W. Stadium Blvd., and became one of the wealthiest people in America with a net worth of over $5 billion by franchising his store. The 1956 Eastern Michigan University graduate built over 200 stores by 1990, 500 stores by 2002, and has over 900 stores in 29 states with nearly 19,000 employees in 2018
On January 17, 2018, the Dow Jones Industrial Average sailed over the 26,000 mark after reaching the 25,000 mark on January 4
Ann Arbor was voted as the Best Place to Live in America again on January 18, 2018 in the 5th annual rankings by Livability.com
Arthur Rathburn, 63, a former University of Michigan Medical School employee, was convicted on January 22, 2018 of selling body parts to researchers
On January 26, 2018, Joseph Patrick Kennedy III delivered the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's State of the Union address; Kennedy was elected to U.S. Congress in 2012
The Koch Brothers pledged to spend $400 million on the Mid-Term 2018 Elections for their Conservative Agenda on January 28, 2018; the two brothers worth over $100 billion spent over $220 million in the 2014 Mid-Term Elections. Their father, Fred Koch, was the founder of the John Birch Society in 1958; the John Birch Society is an Ultra-Right Wing Conservative Political Group that is Anti-Communist, and accused Martin Luther King as being a communist, President John F. Kennedy as a treasonist, and advocated for the removal of Justice Earl Warren due to the Brown vs. Board of Education decision in 1954 ending segregation in public schools. The John Birch Socieity is continuation of the thinking during the McCarthy Era of the 1950s; their membership grew to over 100,000 in the early 1960s, and they vehemently opposed desegregation efforts. Most people view their political efforts against integration as racist.
On January 30, 2018, Ann Arborite, Caleb Stevens, 23, arrived at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for treatment on his leg after being shot fighting ISIS in Syria; his "seed" for philanthropy and helping children was planted while in grade school at Ann Arbor where he graduated from Pioneer High School as a Top Scholar in 2012. After putting the news article from the Chicago Tribune on February 14, 2018 on the Ann Arbor Townies Only Group site on Facebook on March 6, 2018, Moderator Sarah Hathaway removed the post stating the post "broke rules" and that the national news published in the Chicago Tribune about this Ann Arbor Hero did not relate to Ann Arbor. The 3 "Rules" set up by the Facebook Group in 2008 were: 1)Post only items unique to Ann Arbor 2)Be Nice 3)No Ads, and reasons why a post would be deleted were: 1)The Topic was not unique to Ann Arbor 2 and 3)The post was insulting, rude or crude 4)The Post was an advertisement 5)The post was a complaint or just meant to "stir the pot"
On February 13, 2018, Brixmor Property Group unveiled plans to the Ann Arbor Planning Commission to expand Arborland with an additional 257,000 sq.ft. of space on 48 acres of vacant land; Brixmoor purchased the 404,000 Arborland Mall for $102 million in 2017
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced the North Main Street Improvement Project between Huron St. and M-14 to be completed by 2022 (Allen Creek Urban Trail)
On February 14, 2018, Nikolas Jacob Cruz, 19, shot 31 people and killed 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida; the FBI had prior knowledge about the potential risk of Cruz, but did not investigate
Billy Graham passes away at the age of 99 on February 21, 2018; he was on the Gallup List of Most Admired Men and Women a record 60 times, more than any other person in the world! His 400 crusades over six decades to over 210 million people in 185 countries on six continents began at Grand Rapids on September 13, 1947. He was truly one of the greatest people of the 20th century with profound positive influence on many political leaders including Presidents and a Queen. He is pictured above with his wife, Ruth Bell Graham, in Ann Arbor October, 1953.
People around the world were asked if religion was important to them; China ranked the lowest in the world at 3% with Ethiopia ranking the highest at 98%
A CNN Poll on February 25, 2018 showed Americans who want stricter gun control jumped to 70% as compared to 27% who oppose stricter gun laws, the highest percentage of Americans since 1993; former Chief Supreme Court Justice Paul Stevens recommended that the 2nd Amendment be repealed. Will the repeal of the 2nd Amendment in the 2020s be the 18th Amendment Prohibition of the 1920s???
On March 1, 2018, Vladimir Putin boasted that the new Russian missile, RS-28 Sarmat Rocket nicknamed Satan 2 is indefensible, and could wipe out a land area the size of Texas or France; he also promoted advanced weapons technology including underwater drones
Michigan, seeded #5 and ranked #17, won their second Big Ten Tournament Championship in a row, 75-66, over #8 Purdue with four wins over Iowa, Nebraska and #2 Michigan State; they finished the season, 28-7, and ranked #7 nationally. They qualified for the NCAA Championships as a #3 seed in the West Regional; they began the tournament beating Montana, 61-47, Houston, 64-63, Texas A&M, 99-72, and Florida State, 58-54, to advance to the Final Four for the 8th Time (1964-1965-1974-1989-1992-1993-2013-2018). The Wolverines defeated Loyola of Chicago, 69-57, to advance to the NCAA Championship against #1 Villanova, but lost 69-52, in the Championships game.
Fergus Connolly, University of Michigan's Director of Football Performance was arrested for a DUI on Monday, March 5 at 11:50 a.m.; Connolly authored Game Changer: The Art of Sports Science September, 2017. He was fired on March 15.
On March 5, 2018, Walgreen's purchased 1,651 Rite Aid stores for $3.6 billion with the remaining 2500 stores transferred to Albertson's
On March 7, 2018, NCAA reported revenues of over $1 Billion in 2017;
Ford Motor Company announced on March 19, 2018 of the purchase of the Detroit Central Railroad Station which has been vacant since 1988 and was built in 1914
Magic Johnson's purchase of the Michigan State Fairgrounds property was reduced to 16 acres after a $1 billion vision
On March 22, 2018, Vogel's announced their closing after the business was established in 1913
On March 25, 2018, Michigan advanced to the Frozen Four after defeating Boston University, 6-3; this is the Wolverine's 26th Frozen Four since 1948, and the fourth time both the hockey and basketball teams have earned the Final Four and Frozen Four in the same year. (1964-1992-1993 and 2018)
Hazel Park Raceway closed after 70 years of horse racing on April 5, 2018; Northville Downs also announced it was sold to Hunter Pasteur Homes of South Lyon to build upscale homes and condominiums although racing will continue through 2020
On March 28, 2018, the Washington Post published an article on how more than 200 former American diplomats are alarmed at the State of American Diplomacy
The State of Michigan closed 210 Medical Marijuana Shops including 3 in Ann Arbor over the past few weeks
The 47th annual Hash Bash on April 7, 2018 drew thousands with no arrests; the most arrests at the event was in 1999 with 74 arrested
On April 9, 2019, the Ypsilanti Chinatown Scandal erupted
Former FBI Director, James Comey, released his new book, A Higher Loyalty on April 13, 2018
Charles Gelman passed away on April 13, 2018 at the age of 85
Firearm Laws in Michigan April, 2018 (Gun Laws in Michigan)
On April 13, 2018, the USA Today reported that a geological line identified by geologist, John Wesley Powell, as the 100th meridian in 1878 has moved 140 miles due to global warming. Repubican leaders including President Donald Trump believe that global warming is "fake news" and doesn't exit.
On April 25, 2018, the Golden State Killer, James Joseph DeAngelo, 72, a former policeman, was arrested based on DNA evidence; he will be tried for raping over 50 women and murdering 12+ people with over 175+ crimes from 1978-1986 in 10 counties near Sacramento, California
MB Financial Bank announced they are shutting down operations; 406 Ann Arbor employees would be affected
On May 4, David Jesse and Matthew Dolan of the Detroit Free Press uncovered dozens of internal auditor problems with the University of Michigan's Multi-Billion Dollar Endowment from 2014 to present
On May 7, DTE unveiled a $75 million plan for riverfront redevelopment in Ann Arbor along the Huron River
On May 8, President Trump announced withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Agreement negotiated in 2015 by the Obama Administration
On May 14, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow states to regulate sports gambling overturned a 1993 decision; Universities will now share in profits to enhance their revenues, and completely change NCAA Athletics across America including perhaps paying athletes
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, married Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018
On May 22, 2018, the Ann Arbor City Council approved a $5.2 million payout to developer Dennis Dahlmann for the Y lot at William & Main St.
On May 31, 2018, EdwardsBrothersMalloy announced their closing after 125 years since 1893; there will be 282 jobs lost
On June 4, 2018, Ann Arbor City Council approved a $10 million deal with Core Spaces of Chicago to build a 17-story hotel with apartments on the Library lot on 5th Ave.
On June 5, 2018, it was announced by Midwestern Consulting that a $44 million project was approved by City Council for Commerce Drive between Stadium and Maple nearl Liberty to build 257 apartments
On June 6, 2018, the Department of Justice released a report critical of FBI Director James Comey; he responded by stating that his opposition was good for the FBI, and there was no criminal wrongdoing as Donald Trump accused him of April, 2018 nor did he show bias in the Clinton probe and decision prior to the 2016 election
On June 7, 2018, Donald Trump's approval rating improved to 44%; both Democrat Michael Moore and Republican Mitt Romney predicted he'd win the 2020 Election
President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit at Quebec on June 9, 2018 by insulting Canadian Prime Minister and host, Pierre Truedeau, as "dishonest and weak," and was condemned by French President Emmanuel Macron after his "fits of anger." Trump rejected the G7 Summit Statement since Russia is not part of the summit.
On June 11, Donald Trump and Kim Jong Il signed agreements for nuclear disarmament at Singapore, Indonesia; U.S. Intel doesn't believe North Korea will denuclearize, and Donald Trump stated on July 2, 2018 that the agreement may or may not work out
On June 11, 2018, retired University of Michigan Chemistry Professor, 1969-2008, Robert Sharp, 76, was found dead in his basement at 3200 Alpine Drive with homocide suspected; Isom Martez-Nygel Martinez was arrested on June 28
On June 19, 2018, Canada legalized marijuana; the law goes into effect on October 17, 2018
On June 27, 2018, Supreme Court Justice, Anthony Kennedy, announced his resignation effective at the end of July, 2018 after serving since 1988; President Donald Trump announced his candidate, Brett Kavanaugh, on July 8 after interviewing 7 candidates from a pool of 25. The top list included former University of Michigan graduate, Raymond Kethledge
President Donald Trump launched a world trade war with tariffs on $34 billion in Chinese goods on July 5, 2018; he also imposed tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and European goods on March 23
On July 10, 2018, Jane Barney passed away at the age of 104 (MLive)
President Trump attended the NATO Summit on July 11-12, 2018; he criticized German President, Angela Merkel, and Germany for being "beholden" to and "totally controlled" by Russia. European countries confidence in the U.S. Presidency sunk to all time lows. The Business Insider called his European Trip the "worst week of the Trump Presidency."
President Trump met with British Prime Minister Theresa May and Queen Elizabeth on July 13, 2018
President Trump held a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018 at Helsinki, Finland; he publicly denied that Russia had any responsibility in tampering with the 2016 Election, and threw the FBI and CIA "under the bus" after both groups implicated Russia with election interference
On July 18, 2018, ground was broken on the Gordie Howe International Bridge; the cost estimate to complete the project is between $1-2.2 billion, and will be completed in 2020
On August 2, 2018, Apple became the first company in the world to achieve market capitalization of $1 trillion; Amazon became the second company to do so on September 4
On August 7, 2018, MLive reviewed 10 University of Michigan construction projects costing $918 Million
On August 8, 2018, CISCO acquired Duo Security of Ann Arbor in a $2.35 Billion cash deal
On August 14, 2018, 301 Priests were identified in the State of Pennsylvania for over 1,000 child sexual abuse victims with the Archioceses there covering up their involvement since 1947
On August 15, President Trump revoked former CIA Director, John Brennan, security clearance due to disagreements over his policies, and plans to do so with others who disagree with him
On August 16, 2018, over 350 Newspapers in America coordinated editorials denouncing President Trump's statement that the press is the "enemy of the people"
On August 21, 2018, Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's 2016 Presidential Campaign Chairman, was found guilty on 8 counts of tax fraud, bank fraud and hiding a foreign bank account with a hung jury on 10 other counts. He faced a second criminal trial shortly. On the same day, Donald Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, also pleaded guilty to 8 counts of campaign finance violations, tax and bank fraud, and was sentenced to 3 years in prison
On August 28, 2018, Country Market at Dexter announced it was closing; 49 employees were laid off
On September 10, Hurricane Florence went from a Category 4 Hurricane to a Tropical Storm; it dumped a trillion gallons of water onto North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia with at least 5 deaths reported along with heavy flooding
On September 11, 2018, Bob Woodward published Fear: Trump in the White House
On September 14, Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's former Campaign Manager, pled guilty, and signed a cooperation agreement with Special Counsel Robert Mueller
City Block near Michigan Stadium set for demolition
The average FICO score in America peaked at 704 on September 24, 2018 (Credit Scores)
On September 28, 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake at Sulawesi, Indonesia created a tsunami that killed over 2,000 and left nearly 11,000 injured
On October 1, 2018, a block long redevelopment project at Main & William stretching to Packard plans create 236 apartments
University of Michigan student, Andrew Lipian, filed a civil lawsuit October, 2018 alleging that Music Professor, David Daniels drugged and assulted him March, 2017; Daniels was on a paid leave of absence until he was fired March, 2020
On October 10, Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida panhandle region
On October 10, 2018, the Ann Arbor Community Center was sold for $1.6 million
On October 15, 2018, Sear's filed for bankruptcy, and closed 142 KMart and Sear's stores nationwide including at Briarwood Mall
On October 23, 2018, the University of Michigan Institute for the Humanities paved Liberty at State Street with over 10,000 illuminated books for Luzinterruptus or "Literature vs. Traffic." MLIVE
India unveiled their Statue of Unity on October 31, 2018; it is a 597 foot tall sculpture of Sardar Patel, twice the size of the Statue of Liberty, and it cost $430 million to complete at Gujarat over a 33 month period, 2014-2018
Shaun Clothier pleaded guilty to embezzlement at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center from activities, 2013-2015; he was sentenced to probation with nearly $40,000 in restitution payments
On November 6, 2018, State of Michigan voters approved the legalization of marijuana; it is expected to be legal on December 6, 2018
On November 6, 2018, Ann Arbor voters approved the Central Park referendum opposed by the Mayor and City Council; it will be built at Fifth Street between Liberty and Division in the Library Lot, and it is hoped it will be completed by 2024 when Ann Arbor celebrates its BiCentennial
On November 7, 2018, President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions
On November 9, 2018, the New York Times featured an article on the 101 women in the House of Representatives following the Midterm Election
On November 29, 2018, an Ann Arbor man committed suicide following a 14 hour standoff with police at 5000 block of Park Road
On November 20, 2018, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made the largest donation in U.S. History with a $1.8 billion bequest to Johns Hopkins University
On November 23, 2018, a 1600 page report on the effects of global warming on the environment was issued; President Donald Trump "buried" the report, and chose to believe global warming is fiction rather than fact
On November 30, 2018, a 7.0 Earthquake hit Anchorage, Alaska
On November 30, 2018, Former President George Bush passed away at the age of 94
On December 1, 2018, Fingerle Lumber announced their closing after 87 years in Ann Arbor; pictured are John, Mark and Larry Fingerle. The University of Michigan purchased their properties of 6.54 acres for $24 Million
University of Michigan Professor, Gerald Mourou, won the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 2018 (Mourou Wiki)
President Donald Trump shutdown the American Government on December 22; it became the longest American Government Shutdown in American History
On January 18, 2019, Ann Arbor's Capital Improvement Plan detailed $993 million for future projects (Capital Improvement Plan 2020-2025)
A 19-story high-rise was proposed on December 26, 2018 on 514-604 E. Washington St. behind the Michigan Theater
The Glen Avenue Apartments and Hotel Rooms were approved to break ground on December 28, 2018 for construction in 2019 Timeline
Ann Arbor Businesses closed in 2018
The University of Michigan settled a Whistleblower Lawsuit with a $300,000 payment on January 8, 2019 to Amy Wang, a University Executive who worked in Technology and Finance as a result of improprieties related to the employment of a non-U.S. resident from June 19, 2018
On January 10, 2019, Dexter Little Green Hallmark Shop announced its closing; it opened in 2001 at the Dexter Crossing Shopping Center
On January 11, 2019, the Ann Arbor City Council rejected the purchase of a 75 acre Greeenbelt property
On January 14, 2019, Manchester Market announced its closing
According to the Downtown Development Authority January, 2019, Ann Arbor had 1,318 different businesses in operation (2018 DDA Report)
On January 19, 2019, Nathan Phillips, an Omaha Tribe Leader from Ypsilanti and Vietnam War Veteran, was mocked at Washington, DC during the Indigenous People's March by young Trump supporters including many from Covington Catholic High School in Kentucky; he was also attacked in 2015 by Eastern Michigan University students, and participated in the confrontation at Standing Rock Indian Reservation during the Dakota Access Pipeline protest
On January 25, 2019, Republican Political Consultant Roger Stone was arrested by the FBI, and charged with Obstruction of Justice and Witness Tampering by Robert Mueller and his team
Dr. Michael Krause, 66, was murdered by his son, 33, at 700 Watershed Drive on January 26, 2019; his office was on W. Huron St.
Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County recorded record low temperatures of -13 degrees on January 30, 2019 breaking a 108 year record of 1911 with a polar vortex. Polar vortex was first described in 1853.
On February 1, 2019, President Donald Trump suspended the Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia that was signed on December 1, 1987 by President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev
On February 3, 2019, a fire killed a resident at 3500 Paisley Court
Congressman John Dingell passed away on February 7, 2019 at the age of 92; he served as the longest tenured U.S. Congressman in U.S. History, 1955-2015 for 59 years, and his father, John Dingell Sr., served before him, 1933-1955
On February 8, 2019, Saginaw Valley State University was placed on NCAA probation for 4 years after reporting 137 infractions in 15 varsity sports involving 130 ineligible athletes from 2013-2018
On February 14, 2019, William Barr began his duties as Attorney General replacing Jeff Sessions who resigned on November 7, 2018; Barr was nominated on December 7, 2018
On February 15, 2019, President Trump declared the Mexican Border a "National Emergency" that requires funding for a wall; he couldn't gain Congressional approval for his Presidential campaign promise project
The Most Dangerous Cities in America inlcuded Detroit and Lansing with the highest crime rates on February 19, 2019
On February 21, 2019, Richard Fortune, 71, a retired postal worker, was murdered in the 2600 block of Lillian Road; he was strangled, and wrapped in a tarp.
On March 4, 2019, former Ypsilanti Elementary School Teacher, Troy Miller, was sentenced to probation for "flashing" his genitals to a woman on August 15, 2018
On March 21, 2019, Ann Arbor City Council approved street closings for 11 Ann Arbor Events with 14 more events forthcoming
On March 22, 2019, a fire broke out at an abandon home at 75 Barton Drive shutting down Exit 4 on eastbound M-14
On March 24, 2019, the Mueller Report was given to Attorney General William Barr; Barr released a 4 page summary of the report exhonorating President Trump of collusion with Russia in the 2016 Presidential Election. The question of obstruction of justice implications have not yet been addressed. Barr released a "redacted" version of the 448 page report with 900 redactions for over 1600 lines of the report blacked out on April 18.
Tim Sankwitz, 26, died after an accident at Weber's on March 24, 2019
March 26-31, 2019, Ann Arbor Film Festival
On March 28, 2019, Donald Trump came to Grand Rapids for a rally of his Michigan supporters
Anti-Extradition Riots began at Hong Kong on March 31, 2019
On April 5, 2019, Ann Arbor Mayor Chris Taylor vetoed City Council approval of new tax money
April 6, 2019 Hash Bash
April 7, 2019, Ann Arbor Festifools
Darnell Maurice Slaton was arraigned after a stabbing on April 8, 2019 of a 15 year old victim in an Ann Arbor Parking Garage outside the Ann Arbor Public Library
On April 11, 2019, Ann Arbor Welding Supply fire shut down U.S. 23 in both directions
On April 11, 2019, Wikileaks founder and Australian Journalist, Julian Assange, was arrested at London after 7 years in hiding at an Ecuadorian Embassy; he is accused of several crimes including espionage after hacking into U.S. Government websites plus influencing the outcome of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
Ann Arbor Road Construction Projects as of April 8, 2019 for 12 major roads and 33 streets
On April 14, 2019, Tiger Woods won his 5th Master's Championship after a comeback from 4 back surgeries at the age of 43; it may be Pro Golf's greatest comeback since Jack Nicklaus won the Master's at the age of 46 in 1986
On April 15, 2019, a fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris almost destroyed the structure that was built from 1163-1345; over $1 billion in donations have been pledged to help restore the cathedral
On April 16, 2019, a fire at White Lotus Farms in Scio Township
Mighty Good Coffee shutdown four coffee shops in Ann Arbor on April 17, 2019
The Detroit Red Wings announced former Captain, Steve Yzerman, as their General Manager on April 19, 2019
On April 20, 2019, Ann Arbor Council Member, Zachary Ackerman, was the subject of criticism after his drunk driving sentencing on February 20 was made public from a January 2nd incident when he rear-ended a vehicle at Novi
USA Today published a list of over 30,000 police officers out of 80,000 investigated who were banned in 44 states for misconduct; there were nearly 23,000 charges of using excessive force
On May 1, 2019, the Ann Arbor Observer published an article about this Timeline in their Upfront section; it will be available for online readers on May 25
On May 2, 2019, a 75,000 gallon overflow was reported at the Ann Arbor Wastewater Plant
On May 3, 2019, Robyn Wilkerson, Human Resources Director of the City of Ann Arbor for over a decade, resigned after a series of inappropriate text messages
On May 5, 2019, former Mayor of Ypsilanti, 1983-1989, Pete Murdock passed away at the age of 76; he was the longest tenured council member of Ypsilanti with over 25 years of service dating back to 1978. He earned a Bachelor's Degree at Eastern Michigan in 1996.
On May 7, 2019, the Ypsilanti City Council voted to remove the Peninsular Dam
On May 19, 2019, The Game of Thrones drew over 19 million viewers on HBO for its final episode
On May 23, Juwan Howard was named Michigan's new Head Basketball Coach after John Beilein left on May 13 to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers
On May 24, 2019, Thomson-Shore was sold to Sheridan on May 11 after filing for bankruptcy, and left workers without paychecks as it layed off 80 of its 177 employees. It was founded in 1972 at Dexter.
On May 29, 2019, Robert Mueller spoke publicly for the first time since his investigation and report were issued; he stated theat Department of Justice policy forbids prosecution of a President, and did not clear Trump of wrongdoing in the 2016 Presidential Election nor did he clear him of Obstruction of Justice which is up to Congress to act to prosecute and impeach him
On May 30, 2019, Ann Arbor Police Oversight Commissioner, Kerene Moore, resigned due to a conflict with her new job at the Michigan Department of Civil Rights
June 2, 2019 Dexter-Ann Arbor Run
Former Ann Arbor Priest, Tim Crowley, 69, was charged with sexual assault on May 23 at Tempe, AZ for a series of acts, 1987-1990, while he worked at St. Thomas
On June 4, 2019, Ann Arbor City Council approved the $100 Million Riverfront Redevelopment Project
June 9-14, 2019 Ann Arbor Restaurant Week
Randy Seitz announced on June 10, 2019 at Seitz Tavern was closing after operations began 103 years ago since 1916 when his grandfather began the tavern
Demolition forced China Gate to close on June 12, 2019
June 14-July 7, 2019 Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Ann Arbor School Board Trustee, Jeffrey Gaynor, was arrested on June 17 for trespassing at the University of Michigan during a Climate Strike demonstration; a vote to censure and remove Gaynor as School Board Secretary for contact with a female elementary student in a 63 page report from August, 2019 failed in a 3-3 split. Gaynor was later removed as Secretary on July 15, 2020 for sharing Board business on social media. The former Clague Middle School teacher also made news in 2017 when he failed to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Donald Trump kicked off his 2020 Presidential Campaign at Orlando, FL with 15 false claims in 76 minutes; he made 10,796 false or misleading claims over 869 days according to a June 10, 2019 Washington Post article
Ann Arbor added a 142 acre farm along Pleasant Lake Road in Lodi Township to their protected Greenbelt on June 24, 2019
On June 26, 2019, Ann Arbor Public Schools approved a $1 Billion Bond for the November, 2019 Ballot; it would cost the average Ann Arbor homeowners $219 per year
On July 1, 2019, the papers of Anti-Immigration activist, John Tanton, were ruled as public record (Tanton Papers)
On July 11, 2019, the Dow Jones Industrial Average passed the 27,000 mark
July 18-21, 2019 Ann Arbor Art Fair
On July 18, 2019, the University of Michigan unveiled campus planning including future projects (Major Projects at the University of Michigan)
Lawton Elementary School Principal, Shannon Blick, filed a $5 million federal lawsuit on July 20, 2019 alleging racial discrimination
On July 24, 2019, Boris Johnson replaced Teresa May as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; he moved to suspend Parliament on August 28, and the highest Scottish Court ruled it unlawful on September 11
On July 24, 2019, the Detroit News reported that 522 of Michigan's 1773 communities have opted out of licensing facilities to market recreational marijuana
Christopher Poterala pleaded "no contest" to embezzlement of the Ann Arbor Pioneer Girl's Soccer Program on July 25, 2019
Christopher Potelara pled "no contest" to embezzlement of $30,000 from a Youth Soccer program at Pioneer High School
On August 11, significant flooding in Indian and Nepal killed over 227 people after monsoons
On August 12, 2019, Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide after his apprehension on July 6; he was suspected in sex trafficking of minors and child prostitution, and was previously convicted in 2008 of similar crimes
On August 21, 2019, Amazon Rain Forest fires raged causing world attention to its environmental impact
On August 24, 2019, Dexter Pharmacy on Baker Road announced it was closing after 40 years; prescriptions were transferred to Walgreen's at 2355 Jackson Road which opened in 2010
On September 1, 2019, Hurricane Dorian destroyed much of the Bahamas causing 43 deaths, and caused significant damage along the Southern and Eastern Atlantic Coast borders of U.S. and Canada
On September 6, 2019, former Ann Arbor Fire Chief, Chuck Hubbard, was charged with embezzlement
On September 10, 2019, President Trump fired his Chief Security Advisor, John Bolton, after a disagreement on hosting the Taliban at Camp David for peace talks (List of Trump Firings, Dismissals and Resignations) Tracking Trump Turnover
The University of Michigan announced the approval of a $920 million Hospital Project on September 18
A Whistleblower complaint was lodged against President Donald Trump by a U.S. Government Official to the Inspector General; the U.S. Department of Justice has been charged with covering up an offer made by Trump to the Ukrainian Government (List of Whistleblowers)
A World-Wide Climate Change Protest was held on September 20, 2019 in 150 countries with 3600 specific strikes with millions of protesters
On September 24, 2019, Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, announced that a formal impeachment inquiry would begin with 6 committees investigating the controversial interactions between President Trump and Ukraine, July, 2019; Trump admitted to asking Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Democratic Presidential candidate, Joe Biden, and his son, Hunter. Trump released a partial transcript of the conversation on September 25; then, he publicly urged China to investigate Biden on October 3. A Whistleblower complaint was filed on August 12, 2019, and a second Whistleblower was ledged on October 6, 2019. Trump blocked his Ukrainian ambassador, Gordon Sondlond, from testifying with impeachment investigators. (List of Whistleblowers)
On September 25, Ann Arbor Judge, Carol Kuhnke, ruled that e-mails to Ann Arbor Public Officials are public record
On October 30, 2019, the University of Michigan, Stephen Ross, and Dan Gilbert's Bedrock announced plans to build a $533 million Criminal Justice Center in Detroit at the former 14 acre Wayne County Jail site; it will serve over 1,000 graduate and senior-level undergraduate students
Ann Arbor passed a $1 billion bond on November 5, 2019; it was the largest bond passed in the State of Michigan since Detroit passed a $1 billion bond in 1994
The FBI arrested an Ypsilanti engineer, Amin Hasanzadeh, on November 6, 2019 in connection with providing technology data and secrets to Iran; Hasanzedeh is a former military veteran for Iran who worked at the University of Michigan College of Engineering as a visiting scholar
Michigan Football ended its 2019 Football Season with two consecutive losses to #3 Ohio State and #7 Alabama as they posted a 9-4 season record with wins over Top 25 teams: Notre Dame and Iowa (Michigan Football Developing Depth Chart for 2019)
The Coronavirus Outbreak began on December 1, 2019 at Wuhan, China; the virus was first identified in the 1960s. By March 8, 2020, over 107,000 cases have been confirmed with over 3600 deaths. The worst affected areas being in China, Iran and Italy; quarantines were issued in China and Italy, and curfews in South Korea and China.
On December 9, 2019, Russia was banned for Olympic and World Athletic Competitions due to their doping scandal
On December 10, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passes two resolutions impeaching President Trump for Obstruction of Justice and Abusing Power after the impeachment proceedings began on November 13 following the August Whistleblower complaint and Trump-Ukraine Scandal that began July, 2019
December 31, 2019, Protesters breached the front gate at the U.S. Embassy at Bagdad, Iraq after a U.S. Military operation targeted Iraqui Militia on December 29
On January 3, 2020, President Donald Trump ordered the assassination of Iranian General Quasem Soleimani with the Bagdad International Airport Airstrike with drone technology, and also sought to assassinate other Iranian officials; as a result of the attack, Iraq's Parliament voted to expel American troops from their county, and the U.S. House of Representative passed a resolution to limit Trump's war powers. The terrorist organization, Hezbollah, is determined to oust all U.S. Troops from the entire Middle East. Iran mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian Jet on January 8th with the tension resulting from these events. Trump and his administration have given an explanation that Soleimani was plotting to destroy several U.S. Embassies, but hasn't come out publicly with evidence to support this explanation; he also failed to notify Congressional officials prior to the military operation.
Concerns continued to be expressed by several journalists including 13 former White House Press Secretaries, foreign service and military officials as there has been over 300 days since the last White House Press Briefing on March 11, 2019; it shows a continued attempt by President Trump to stonewall anyone who opposes, questions or challenges him or his administration on any political issues. His latest Press Secretary, Stephanie Grisham, who replaced Sarah Sanders on July 1, 2019 defends President Trump in sound bytes broadcast by Fox News along with other Pro-Trump and Pro-Republican controlled networks
On January 6, 2021, Quinn Tierney Moffett, 22, died unexpectedly; she graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, and was attending the University of Dayton
Ann Arbor population in 2020 was 123,851 (5th largest in Michigan); 372,258 resided in Washtenaw County, 20,648 in Ypsilanti, 8,948 in Saline, 5,467 in Chelsea, 4,500 in Dexter, 2,037 in Manchester, 6,079 in Milan, 7,548 in Whitmore Lake, Michigan's population inceased to 10,077,331 with 331,449,281 in the USA; Detroit dropped to 639,111 as the 26th largest city in the USA with 12.2% White and 77.8% Black 24th Census of the United States Population History of Washtenaw County: AA2020=African-American percentage in township, city, county, state and country Most Segregated Areas in America

WC Township	1837	1900	2000	2020	AA2020	City	2020	AA2020
Ann Arbor	2994	15545	4720	4771	2.25%	Ann Arbor	123851	0.20%
Augusta	559	1739	4813	7083	5.50%	Milan	6079	1.74%
Bridgewater	923	1011	1646	1499	1.00%
Dexter	596	696	5248	6696	0.10%	Dexter	4500	0.43%
Freedom	795	1013	1562	1336	7.00%
Lima	895	961	2483	4024	0.00%
Lodi	1063	1121	5710	6417	2.70%
Lyndon	361	665	2728	2671	3.00%
Manchester	805	2146	4102	4646	0.00%	Manchester	2037	0.37%
Northfield	793	1266	8514	8514	0.90%	Whitmore Lake	7584	0.93%
Pittsfield	1208	1050	30167	39147	13.00%
Salem	1354	1158	5562	7018	2.30%
Saline	1130	1668	1302	2288	1.00%	Saline	8948	0.20%
Scio	1442	1893	15759	17552	4.90%
Sharon	782	984	1678	1925	0.00%
Superior	1378	1039	10740	14832	27.60%
Sylvan	480	2496	6425	3331	0.00%	Chelsea	5467	0.70%
York	1197	1952	7392	9108	11.40%
Ypsilanti	2280	8611	49182	55670	31.40%	Ypsilanti	20648	29.20%
Webster	832	747	5198	6575	0.00%
Washtenaw County	21817	47761	322895	372258	12.70%
Michigan	212267	2420982	9938444	10077331	13.70%
USA	17069453	76212168	281421906	331449281	12.40%

On January 8, 2020, Ann Arbor was in a dispute with the State of Michigan over township island annexations
On January 15, 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average passed the 29,000 mark
The Impeachment Trial of President Trump started on January 16, 2020 in the Senate; the Republicans would not allow witnesses or testimony so the Republicans acquitted Donald Trump in a partisan cover-up of his illegal and inappropriate behaviors. Trump's approval rating shot up to 49% after the acquittal on February 5, 2020.
On January 21, 2020, University of Michigan placed Provost, Martin Philbert, on Administrative Leave with allegations of sexual misconduct; an 88 page investigation released on July 31, 2020 found that Philbert had a pattern of sexual misconduct for decades with sex in various University of Michigan offices since he was hired in 1995
Lucky's Market announced their closing on January 22, 2020; the chain filed Bankruptcy Chapter 11
On January 22, 2020, Treasure Mart announced they were up for sale and closing
On January 28, 2020, the Ann Arbor Fairfield Inn at 3285 Boardwalk across from Briarwood was accused of negligence in a Human Trafficking lawsuit from activities 2003-2011
On January 29, 2020, Sava Lelcaj announced that she will open the Dixboro House June, 2020 at 5400 Plymouth Road; it was the former location of Roger Monks that closed in 2016, Lord Fox and the Farm Cupboard as far back as 1938
On February 8, 2020, Ann Arbor Police Chief, Michael Cox, was placed on Administrative Leave
On February 18, 2020, Ann Arbor City Council voted to fire City Administrator, Howard Lazarus, in a 7-4 vote; he worked for the City of Ann Arbor since 2016
On February 19, 2020, sexual allegations against former Michigan Football Team Physician, Robert Anderson, 1968-2003, were made public; the investigation began July, 2018. Over 100 complaints have been lodged so far with at least three University of Michigan Wrestlers involved along with Track, Hockey and Football athletes, and over 40 lawsuits have been filed. Anderson performed physical examination for University of Michigan athletes as well as school physicals for Ann Arbor, Flint and other school districts.
On March 9, 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 2,014 points in its biggest drop in history due to economic fears of the Coronavirus; it ended at 23,851 after it just peaked at 29,551 on February 12, 2020 for over a 19% drop in value
Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, issues a "Stay at Home" Order on March 23, 2020 due to the coronavirus after it first appeared in the state on March 10; as of April 16, nearly 30,000 cases have been reported with nearly 2,100 deaths including 25 deaths in Washtenaw County
Many Ann Arbor Businesses have set up GoFundMe pages to help their business to continue to stay open including: The Ann Arbor Observer, State Theater, Literati Book Store, Monahan's Seafood Market, Jolly Pumpkin, Ashley's, Caravan Gift Shop, Juicy Kitchen, Le Dog, Aut Bar, Creature Conservatory, Ten Thousand Villages, Underground Sounds Must Die, Varsity Barber Shop, Encore Records, Sweetwater's, Babs Underground, Nightcap/LoFi, Bongz & Thongz, Zal Gaz Grotto, Frita Batidos, Slurping Turtle, Grange Kitchen & Bar, Pacific Rim, Amer's, Sadako, Silvio's, Washtenaw Dairy, Heidelberg, Moon Cafe, etc.
On April 15, 2020, President Donald Trump cut funding for the World Health Organization in an effort to shift blame for 675,000 Americans who have been diagnosed with the coronavirus with nearly 35,000 deaths, the most of any country in the world. New York has over a third of the cases with nearly half of the deaths in America; Michigan ranks 4th in the number of cases, and 3rd in number of deaths of all states. Wayne County has 884 deaths; it is 5th nationally behind four counties in New York. There have been nearly 2.2 million people in the world afflected with approximately 145,000 deaths so far with 210 countries affected.
By April 16, 2020, there were over 22 million Americans who filed for unemployment benefits including over 1 million in Michigan; it was estimated that 25% of workers in Michigan were unemployed. There was an estimated 40 million Anericans unemployed by May 21.
By April 30, the U.S. Death Toll reached over 62,000 from Cornonavirus, and over 1 million people were infected
On May 22, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued an extension of the "Stay at Home" Order through June 12; she has issued 102 Executive Orders specifically to deal with the Cornovirus Outbreak
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, 46, died after being held down with a knee in his neck for over 8 minutes at Minneapolis by Police Officer, Derek Chauvin; this incident triggered racial protests, riots, arson, looting, etc. against police brutality, abuse and injustice across over 140 cities in America with over 11,000 arrests, 16 deaths, significant property damage, etc. with the National Guard activated in 23 states
On May 30, Dragon 2 from Elon Musk's SpaceX was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida; it was the first U.S. manned spacecraft launched since 2011
By May 31, 2020, the U.S. Death Toll reached 104,381 people; the total surpasses the death toll of the Vietnam, Korean, Iraq and Afghanistan wars combined
By June 30, 2020, the U.S. Death Toll reached 130,000; it is predicted to be over 200,000 by October. The latest "spike" in the South and the West has over 40,000 people being infected by the coronavirus daily with over 2.7 Americans infected; 43% of people infected are from nursing homes. Over 10.5 million people have been infected worldwide with over 510,000 deaths.
On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that half of the land in the State of Oklahoma was on a Native American Indian Reservation; Indians would be subject only to federal law, and not State of Oklahoma law
The United States Cornonavirus reached a new milestone with over 71,000 people infected on July 10, 2020 with Florida leading all states with over 11,400 new infections; Texas had over 10,000, and California nearly 9,000 new cases with the death toll now topping 137,000
An ABC News poll showed that Americans disapproved of the Trump Administration's handling of the Coronavirus Epidemic with only 33% approving
On July 10, 2020, President Trump commuted the sentence of Roger Stone for 7 felony convictions just a few days prior to him actually serving the sentence; former Republican Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney, called the decision "Historic Corruption."
On July 29, 2020, Stadium Pharmacy was shut down after its pharmacist, Xavier Tato, aided a suicide attempt
On July 30, 2020, President Trump tweeted that the U.S. Election on November 4, 2020 may need to be delayed although he has no authority to do so; even Republican leaders rejected the proposal
The coronavirus epidemic infected over 17.8 million people worldwide with over 680,000 deaths by July 31, 2020; in the United States, there have been 4.7 million people infected with more than 155,000 deaths
On August 31, 2020, there have been over 6.2 million Americans infected by the coronavirus with over 187,000 deaths; there have been 25.6 million people infected worldwide with over 855,000 deaths
On September 16, the University of Michigan Faculty voted 957 to 953 against a no-confidence resolution with 184 abstentions on President Schlissel; the vote was deemed at first support for Schlissel with the Regents backing him, but two days later, it was announced by the Faculty Senate that the no-confidence vote had passed.
On September 18, 2020, Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87
On September 20, 2020, University of Michigan swimmer, Ian Miskelley, died; he came to Ann Arbor from Holland
On September 30, 2020, the United States had 7.31 million people infected with the coronavirus with 208,000 dead; there were over 34 million cases worldwide with over 1.02 million deaths
On October 1, 2020, President Trump tested positive for the coronavirus along with the First Lady and Advisor Hope Hicks
On October 8, 2020, a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was announced with 14 suspects calling themselves the "Wolverine Watchmen" arrested in an attempt to overthrow the Michigan State Government; the FBI investigated the plot since May, and uncovered evidence of plotting and training that may have resulted in kidnapping, beheading and murder of government officials in retaliation for coronavirus mandates that took away their "freedoms."
A crash on October 12, 2020 on I-94 near Baker Road
Michigan Football ended an abbreviated season, 2-4, from October 24-November 28, 2020 due to Co-Vid 19; it was the Wolverines first losing season since 2014 when they finished, 5-7. Jim Harbaugh signed a 4 year extention on his contract on January 8, 2021 through 2025.
On October 31, 2020, there are over 9.4 million coronavirus cases reported in the United States with 235,000+ deaths, and 27 states reporting over 1,000 cases daily as daily cases surged to over 90,000 towards the end of October. There have been nearly 200,000 cases reported in Michigan with 7,700+ deaths with 5,800 cases in Washtenaw County with 119 deaths. Over 93 million Americans have already voted in the National Election due to coronavirus including 3 million in Michigan.
On November 3, 2020, the Presidential Election was held with a record 158 million people voting, and Joe Biden was declared the winner on November 7 with 306 electoral votes with over 81 million votes cast for him giving him 51.3% of the total votes; Donald Trump won over 74 million votes with 46.9% and 232 electoral votes, and lodged numerous complaints of voter fraud and election irregularities while delaying a transition of power with a legal battle in an attempt to reverse a 7+ million vote loss. Biden won the states of Arizona by 10,457 votes, Georgia by 12,670 votes, Wisconsin by 20,682 votes, Nevada by 33,596 votes, Pennsylvania by 81,639 votes, and Michigan by 154,187 votes in a close election with over 100 million votes cast by absentee ballots.
Larry Hunter passed away on November 12, 2020 at the age of 69; he served Ann Arbor as a City Councilman, 1982-1994.
On November 16, 2020, the Dow Jones hit an all-time high of 29,950.44
On November 24, 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record closing of 30,046.24; the S&P 500 and NASDAQ also closed at record highs on November 27 of 3,638.35 and 12,205.85 as investors are optimistic with a coronavirus vaccine
The United States surpassed over 13.9 million coronavirus cases with over 275,000 deaths by November 30, 2020 with over 63.7 million cases reported worldwide; in Michigan, there have been over 370,000 cases with more than 9,300 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 10,000 cases with over 145 deaths. There have been over 100,000 cases reported daily in the U.S. for 24 days in a row.
On December 31, 2020, the Coronavirus has infected nearly 83 million people in the world with 1.8 million deaths including over 20 million Americans with over 350,000 deaths; in Michigan, there have been over 525,000 infected with over 13,000 deaths, and 14,000 infected in Washtenaw County with nearly 200 deaths.
Ann Arbor population in 2020 was 123,851 with 372,258 resided in Washtenaw County (39,147 in Pittsfield Township and 17,552 in Scio Township), 20,648 in Ypsilanti (55,670 in Ypsilanti Township), 8,948 in Saline, 4,944 in Chelsea, 5,467 in Dexter, 4,500 in Manchester, 5,836 in Milan, 6,618 in Whitmore Lake; Michigan had 10,077,331 million, and 331 million in the USA; Detroit dropped to 639,111 as the 26th largest city in the USA with 15% White and 78% Black 24th Census of the United States In 2022, 76.19 of Michigan inhabitants were born in Michigan; the largest immigrant populations were India, 82,881, Mexico, 79,701, Iraq, 49,637, Canada, 42,553, Yemen, 34,417, China, 33,633, Lebanon, 27,761, Germany, 26,106, Bangladesh, 24,179, Phillipines, 22,084, Korea, 18,113, Albania, 14,152, Japan, 13,991, Vietnam, 12,328, Puerto Rico, 11,512, Guatemala, 11,483, Pakistan, 10,930, England, 8,856, Syria, 8,153, Italy, 8,114, Honduras, 7,873, Ukraine, 7,582, Russia, 7,536, United Kingdom, 7,461, Poland, 7,305, Romania, 6,613, Jamaica, 6,564, Nigeria, 6,559 plus thousands from Bosnia, Brazil, Netherlands, Cuba, Columbia, Taiwan, Rwanda, Venezuela, Jordan, Egypt, United Arab Emerites, Ghana, Iran, Kenya, France, Myanmar, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Laos, Somalia, Montenegro, Peru, Macedonia, Thailand, El Salvador, Afghanistan, Congo, Costa Rica, Israel, Greece, Dominican Republic, Senegal, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Trinidad and Tobago, Austria, Turkey, Nepal, Bulgaria, Zaire, Algeria, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Kuwait, Yugoslavia, Morocco, Haiti, Argentina, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Scotland, Ireland, Hungary, Malaysia, Zimbabwe, Chile, Libya, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Kosovo, New Zealand, Panama, Ecuador, Croatia, Belize, Uganda, Kazakhstan, Sweden, Slovakia, Eritrea, Guam, Singapore, South Africa, Uruguay, Armenia, Guyana, Norway, Bhutan, Uzbekistan, Moldavia, Bolivia, Denmark, Siera Leone, Latvia, Nicaragua, Gambia, Zambia, Serbia, Finland, Sudan, Iceland, Portugal, Lithuania, Bermuda, Kirghzia, Samoa, Switzerland, Antigua, Tanzania, Paraguay, etc. Despite all the different countries represented in the state, Michigan ranked 38th of 50 states in diversity.
On January 5, 2021, Fadi Jesus Zeineh, 19, of Ann Arbor was charged in the murder of Dylan Stamper and wounding of his father, Kevin Stamper along with 10 criminal charges at the 300 block of Liberty St. in Ann Arbor
On January 5, 2020, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff won the Georgia Senate Runoff Election giving the Democrats a 50-50 split in the U.S. Senate with Vice-President Kamala Harris as the deciding partisan vote for the Biden Presidency
On January 6, 2021, Pro-Trump Protesters stormed the Washington Capitol fueled by President Donald Trump's encouragment and rhetoric in an insurrection, and vandalised the building; there were 5 people killed, at least 143+ injured, and over 234+ charged.
On January 11, 2021, Congress charged President Donald Trump with his second Impeachment over the insurrection of January 11, 2021, and convicted him on January 13; he is the only U.S. President impeached twice as his service in public office ends in shame. He was acquitted by the U.S. Senate on February 13th after its trial that began on February 9.
On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States; he signed more thatn 40 executive orders within his first 10 days in office.
On January 20, 2021, the Dow Jones hit a new all-time high of 31,188.38
On January 22, 2021, Michigan allowed online sports betting after approving in person sports betting March, 2020
On January 23, 2021, Michigan Athletic Director, Warde Manuel, ordered a 14 day pause to Wolverine Athletics due to the coronavirus; athletic activities resumed on February 7.
Tiger Woods was involved in an automobile accident on February 23, 2021; he was driving over 84-87 mph in a 45 mph zone, and couldn't manage a curve. Results of the accident were released on April 7. Woods was badly injured, and lucky to survive. It was his second major vehicle accident; the other was in 2009.
On January 31, 2021, there were over 105 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with over 2.2 million deaths, and over 27 million cases in the United States with more than 450,000 deaths; in Michigan, there has been over 610,000 cases with more than 16,000 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 16,500 cases reported with over 225 deaths. There have been over 30 million Americans that have received a vaccine.
On February 7, 2021, an arson fire took place at Miller-Manor low income housing with over 100 evacuationees
On February 21, 2021, the Dow Jones hit a new all-time high of 31,613.02
On February 28, 2021, there were over 115 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with over 2.55 million deaths, and over 29.3 million cases in the United States with more than 520 million deaths; in Michigan, there has been over 647,000 cases with more than 16,500 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there has been over 18,748 cases with 243 deaths. There has been over 96 million Americans that have received at least one vaccine dose with over 25.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. There are over 1.8 million people receiving the vaccine on a daily basis.
Russia's Vladimir Putin began to mobilize his troops near the Ukrainian borders after a February 21, 2021 military exercise with 3,000 paratroopers; this followed a Ukrainian crackdown on Pro-Russian, Viktor Medvedchuk, a personal friend of Putin, and former Ukrainian political leader.
On March 6, 2021, Shaun Happy, 18, of Chelsea passed away when struck by a vehicle on I-94
On March 17, 2021, the Dow Jones hit an all-time high at 33,015.37
On March 23, 2021, a bank robber held up the Chase Bank in Pittsfield Township; he then caused a mammoth traffic jam on U.S. 23 after fleeing police. Ken Kenyata Wilson, 48, was charged
On March 25, 2021, Georgia passed a voter suppression law to limit voter access and rights; it is the latest in the Post-2020 Presidential Election efforts by Republicans to restrict and supress voter rights. There are currently 253 bills in state legislatures that restrict voting rights in 43 states.
On March 26, 2021, Detroit Edison announced plans to move out of downtown Ann Arbor at the corner of William and Main St. where it has been since 1915, and relocated the original building in 1983 to its current location
On March 26, 2021, University of Michigan Regent, Ron Weiser, also Republican Party of Michigan Chairman, termed Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General, Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, as the "three witches," and mentioned assassination in regards to ousting their leadership. The University of Michigan Board of Regents held a special meeting on April 2 to censure Regent Weiser, and passed a resolution calling for his resignation. Weiser, a 1966 University of Michigan Business School graduate, has donated at least $200 million to the University of Michigan; he established McKinley Associates, Inc. real estate company in Ann Arbor in 1968. Students, staff, faculty, and Regents are outraged and embarassed by Regent Weiser's inappropriate comments and behavior.
On March 31, 2021, President Biden unveiled his $2 Trillion American Jobs Plan and Infrastruture Projects; House Speaker Pelosi hoped to have the plan approved by July 4, and Senate Republican Leader, Mitch McConnell states that not one Republican would vote for it
On March 31, 2021, there were over 130 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with over 2.8 million deaths, and over 31 million cases in the United States with more than 565,000 deaths; in Michigan, there has been over 756,000 cases with more than 17,119 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been nearly 21,000 cases reported with over 249 deaths. There has been over 195 million vaccine does delivered, and 150 million shots given with 29% of Americans given at least one shot with 16% of Americans fully vaccinated. Michigan has 28.6% of its population with one dose, and 17% of its population fully vaccinated. There have been nearly 600 million doses administered worldwide. Only 32 states now require mask mandates despite President Biden's plea for 100 days of mask mandates nationwide. Worries about the coronavirus variants and the length of the vaccine effectiveness are topics being debated and planned for as well as children and adolescent vaccines.
Armed Boogaloo protesters came to Ann Arbor to protest at City Hall on April 4, 2021
On April 4, 2021, three women were stabbed inside the Sonesta Suites at 800 Victors Way; Madron Aldonihah Austin was arrested on April 6
On April 5, 2021, the Dow Jones hit an all-time high at 33,527.19
A fatal shooting took place on the 3500 block of State St. on April 9, 2021; a Mississippi man was in custody
Multiple shots were fired inside the Von Maur store at Briarwood Mall on April 16, 2021
On April 23, 2021, 6 University of Michigan Students accused University of Michigan Music Professor, Bruce Conforth, with sexual harassment
On April 27, a President's Advisory Committe appointed by University of Michigan President, Mark Schlissel, issued a 36 page report that recommended the removal of Fielding Yost from Yost Ice Areana; the report wasn't made public until May 24, and feedback is only welcomed until June 7.
On April 30, 2021, there were over 150 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with over 3.2 million deaths, and over 32 million cases in the United States with more than 590,000 deaths; in Michigan, there has been over 940,000 cases with more than 18,800 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been nearly 26,400 cases reported with over 294 deaths. There has been over 362 million vaccine does delivered, and 292 million shots given with 50% of Americans given at least one shot with 40% of Americans fully vaccinated. Michigan has 48% of its population with one dose, and 42% of its population fully vaccinated. There have been nearly 833 million doses administered worldwide with 426 million people fully vaccinated.
On May 31, 2021, there were over 172 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with over 3.5 million deaths, and over 34 million cases in the United States with more than 610,000 deaths; in Michigan, there has been over 992,000 cases with more than 20,400 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been nearly 23,000 cases reported with over 270 deaths. There has been over 312 million vaccine doses delivered, and 243 million shots given with 44% of Americans given at least one shot with 31% of Americans fully vaccinated. Michigan has 43% of its population with one dose, and 33% of its population fully vaccinated. There have been nearly 600 million doses administered worldwide with 272 million people fully vaccinated. Only 25 states now require mask mandates despite President Biden's plea for 100 days of mask mandates nationwide. The first variant from India arrived in Michigan on April 30, 2021; India is reporting over 400,000 new cases daily, and now has moved to third in the world with over 215,000 deaths behind Brazil with over 400,000 deaths.
On June 9, 2021, Matt Schembechler, son of Bo Schembechler, stated that Michigan Football Team Physician, Robert Anderson, sexually abused him in 1969; he told his father and Athletic Director Don Canham of the abuse. Therefore, both Schembechler hid this abuse information while he coached football, 1969-1989, and became athletic diretor, 1989-1992. Also, Don Canham knew of the abuse of Dr. Anderson, 1969-1988 while athletic director at Michigan. Both men failed to intervene, and subjected hundreds of men to more abuse creating a culture of abused in the athletic department.
On June 10, 2021, an Ann Arbor man was killed by an Amtrak train near Bandemer Park; less than a week later, another man was killed on June 16 by an Amtrak Train
On June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court votes unanimously to allow payments to NCAA student-athletes stating that the NCAA is not above the law.
On June 30, 2021, there were over 183 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with almost 4 million deaths, and over 34.5 million cases in the United States with more than 620,000 deaths; in Michigan, there has been over 1 million cases with more than 21,000 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 26,500 cases reported with over 302 deaths. There has been over 324 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. and over 3 billion worldwide, and 243 million shots given with 54% of Americans given at least one shot with 46% of Americans fully vaccinated. Michigan has 51.4% of its population with one dose, and 47% of its population fully vaccinated. The Delta variant from India is now 20% of all new cases in the U.S.
On July 2, 2021, a water main break caused damage to Maple Road between Jackson and Dexter Roads
On July 16-18, 2021, three women were assaulted in downtown Ann Arbor; Antonio-Deshant Holloway, 35, was arrested on August 10, and charged with several sexual assault charges. Holloway was a parole absconder after pleading guilty to armed robbery in 2011, and being paroled on December 1, 2020.
On July 21, 2021, Ollice "Chuck" Hubbard, retired Ann Arbor Fire Chief, pleaded no contest to a lesser charge after previously facing embezzlement charges in 2019
On July 31, 2021, there were over 198 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with almost 4.2 million deaths, and over 35.7 million cases in the United States with more than 630,000 deaths; in Michigan, there has been over 1 million cases with more than 21,000 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 26,800 cases reported with over 305 deaths. There has been over 345 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. and over 4.1 billion worldwide, and 58% of Americans given at least one shot with 50% of Americans (164 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 53% of its population with one dose, and 48.8% of its population fully vaccinated. The Delta variant from India is now 93% of all new cases in the U.S., and causing 4th new wave in the epidemic forcing many mask requirements to be reinstated indoors.
On August 1, 2021, Ann Arbor Public Schools was slapped with a lawsuit by an angry parent over their cancellation of child care services announced on May 12; many shocked and stunned parents were enraged by the actions of the school particularly after passing of a $1 billion bond in 2019, and believe that the action is illegal
On August 30, 2021, a crash on M-14 near Miller Road involving 4 Semi-Truck Trailors left Matthew Budnik, 50, dead
On August 31, 2021, there were over 218 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with almost 4.5 million deaths, and over 40 million cases in the United States with more than 660,000 deaths; in Michigan, there has been over 1 million cases with more than 21,548 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 28,267 cases reported with over 309 deaths. There has been over 370 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. and over 5.31 billion worldwide, and 62% of Americans given at least one shot with 52% of Americans (164 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 55.2% of its population with one dose, and 50.5% of its population fully vaccinated. The Delta variant from India is now 93% of all new cases in the U.S., and causing 4th new wave in the epidemic forcing many mask requirements to be reinstated indoors.
The Afghanistan Evacuation was completed on August 31, 2021 bringing an end to America's longest war of 20 years in Afghanistan; there were over 120,000 people airlifted from August 15-30, 2021.
On September 30, 2021, there were over 235 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with over 4.8 million deaths, and over 44 million cases in the United States with more than 715,000 deaths; in Michigan, there has been over 1.15 million cases with more than 22,400 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 30,800 cases reported with over 317 deaths. There has been over 477 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. and over 6.34 billion worldwide with over 3.6 billion (46.9% of the total world population) people receiving at least one shot, and 65% of Americans given at least one shot with 56% of Americans (164 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 57% of its population with one dose, and 52% of its population fully vaccinated. There have been 4.4 million Americans that have received a "booster" or 3rd shot.
On October 1, 2021, the World's Fair, EXPO 2020, opened at Dubai, United Arab Erirates; it hosted over 24 million visitors through March 31, 2022 and had 192 countries represented
On October 11, 2021, University of Michigan Music Professor Bright Sheng resigned after students were enraged after he showed his class the 1965 film, Othello, with actor, Laurence Olivier, in blackface
On October 31, 2021, there were over 247 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with almost 5 million deaths, and over 47 million cases in the United States with more than 765,000 deaths; in Michigan, there has been over 1.28 million cases with more than 23,700 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 33,700 cases reported with over 330 deaths. There has been over 477 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. and over 7.09 billion worldwide with over 3.6 billion (46.9% of the total world population) people receiving at least one shot, and 66.7% of Americans given at least one shot with 58% of Americans (192 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 59.6% of its population with one dose, and 53.5% of its population fully vaccinated. The vaccination for children aged 5-11 has been approved for the coronavirus on October 29.
On November 30, 2021, there were over 264 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 5.25 million deaths, and over 49 million cases in the United States with more than 806,000 deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 1.5 million cases with more than 26,000 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 39,000 cases reported with over 350 deaths. There has been over 477 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. and over 8.14 billion worldwide with over 54.9% of the total world population receiving at least one shot, and 71% of Americans given at least one shot with 60% of Americans (192 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 61.5% of its population with one dose, and 54.9% of its population fully vaccinated. Approximately 44 million fully vaccinated Americans have received a 3rd dose booster.
On November 30, 2021, a 15 year old student, Ethan Crumley, was charged with 24 counts including terrorism after murdering 4 people and injuring 7 others at Oxford High School; his parents, Jennifer and James Crumley, have been charged with involuntary manslaughter
On December 14, 2021, a 25 year old student at the University of Michigan was killed when hit by a train near Dexter; this followed the death of a 19 year old woman who was also killed when hit by a train near Gallup Park, and both deaths were suspected suicides.
On December 9, 2021, The TCF Center, formerly Cobo Hall, was renamed Huntington Place at Detroit
On December 22, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope was launched
On December 31, 2021, there were over 291 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 5.46 million deaths, and over 56 million cases in the United States with more than 848,000 deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 1.775 million cases with more than 29,000 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 49,000 cases reported with over 406 deaths. There has been over 508 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. and over 9.23 billion worldwide with over 59.8% of the total world population in 184 countries receiving at least one shot, and 73.4% of Americans given at least one shot with 62% of Americans (192 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 63.5% of its population with one dose, and 56.8% of its population fully vaccinated. Approximately 60 million fully vaccinated Americans (20.7%) have received a 3rd dose booster. In Israel, they have begun to administer a 4th booster shot.
On January 15, 2022, University of Michigan President, Mark Schlissel, was fired due to an inappropriate relationship with a University employee after an anonymous complaint was lodged on December 8, 2021 disclosing the problem; former UofM President, Mary Sue Coleman accepted the Interim President position until a replacement is approved. Schlissel will return to the University as a tenured Professor; he is married, and has 4 children.
On January 19, 2022, the University of Michigan announced a settlement with approximately, 1,050 complaintants for $460 million with another $30 million set aside for future complaintans in the Robert Anderson Sexual Abuse Scandal, 1967-2003. Former Michigan Wolverine Running Back, Jon Vaughn, staged a protest at the President's House that has continued over 100 days.
On January 31, 2022, there were over 400 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 5.7 million deaths, and over 75 million cases in the United States with more than 900,000 deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 2.2 million cases with more than 33,000 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 70,000 cases reported with over 450 deaths. There has been over 540 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. and over 10 billion worldwide with over 61% of the total world population in 184 countries receiving at least one shot, and 75% of Americans given at least one shot with 64% of Americans (210 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 66% of its population with one dose, and 59% of its population fully vaccinated. Approximately 90 million fully vaccinated Americans have received a 3rd dose booster.
On February 1, 2022, Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health merged; the combined to have 22 hospitals, 305 outpatient locations, and 64,000 employees in Michigan
The Blue Water Bridge Blockade at Port Huron began on February 6, 2022 with over 100 truckers protesting mandatory vaccinations blocking traffic on the bridge that has over 10,000 vehicles daily passing through
The 2022 Winter Olympics were held at Beijing, China February 6-20, 2022
On February 9, 2022, a 3-Alarm Fire caused over $250,000 of damage at the Cranbrook Mall
On February 11, 2022, a truck towing a backhoe hit the bridge embankment at Warren Rd. on U.S.-23
On February 15, 2022, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room closed at 114 South Main St.; it was opened in 1982 by Aura Glaser at 206 North Fourth Ave. and sold to Ruth Schekter and Bill Zirinsky in 1989. They moved the store in 1999 to Main Street, and it became the most popular Tea Room in the State of Michigan.
A massive fire destroyed Oakland Hills Country Club on February 17, 2022; it was an $80 million loss
The Russian-Ukrainian Crisis reached an imminent threat to European and World security folling a year of military build-up on three sides of the Ukrainian border with over 200,000 Russian troops prepared to invade (10 Conflicts to Watch in 2022)
On February 28, 2022, there were over 450 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 6 million deaths, and over 80 million cases in the United States with more than 980,000 deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 2.3 million cases with more than 35,000 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 73,000 cases reported with over 500 deaths. There has been over 550 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. and over 10.8 billion worldwide with over 61% of the total world population in 184 countries receiving at least one shot, and 75.8% of Americans given at least one shot with 64% of Americans (210 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 66% of its population with one dose, and 59% of its population fully vaccinated. Approximately 95 million fully vaccinated Americans have received a 3rd dose booster.
On March 4, 2022, Haab's Restaurant in Ypsilanti closed after 87 years in business
On March 8, 2022, the camper, tent and other items of protester, Jon Vaughn, was removed from the front of the President's House on South University; he had been at the location since October 8, 2021
On March 8, 2022, David Johnson was sentenced to 12-25 years in prison for the murder of Calvin Littleton
On March 9, 2022, three employees of Five Guys Burger Shop at Arborland were forced into the freezer at gunpoint during an armed robbery
On March 13, 2022, Common Grill closed in Chelsea with the retirement of Craig Common; they began operations in 1991, and re-opened after its sale to Peas & Carrots
On March 31, 2022, there were over 500 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 6.2 million deaths, and over 82 million cases in the United States with more than 1 million deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 2.4 million cases with more than 35,800 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 76,000 cases reported with over 507 deaths. There has been over 550 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. to nearly 219 million people and over 11.79 billion worldwide with over 65% of the total world population in 184 countries receiving at least one shot, and 77.3% of Americans given at least one shot (256 million) with 66% of Americans (218 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 66.8% of its population with one dose, and 59.9% of its population fully vaccinated. Approximately 95 million fully vaccinated Americans have received a 3rd dose booster.
On April 7, 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court; she was nominated by President Biden on February 28
On April 22, 2022, Miguel Cabrera became the 33rd Major League Baseball Player to achieve 3,000 hits in his career; other Detroit Tigers to achieve 3,000 hits include Ty Cobb in 1921 and Al Kaline in 1974. Cabrera also has 507 home runs, most in Tiger History.
On April 30, 2022, there were over 515 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 6.272 million deaths, and over 83 million cases in the United States with more than 1 million deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 2.44 million cases with more than 36,000 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 80,000 cases reported with over 513 deaths. There has been over 550 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. to nearly 219 million people and over 11.79 billion worldwide with over 67.1% of the total world population in 184 countries receiving at least one shot, and 78% of Americans given at least one shot (257 million) with 66% of Americans (220 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 67.1% of its population with one dose, and 60.37% of its population fully vaccinated. Approximately 100 million fully vaccinated Americans have received a 3rd dose booster.
On May 2, 2022, Politico published a "leaked" 98 page U.S. Supreme Court opinion that may overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision
On May 6, 2022, the first cases of Monkeypox were reported
On May 31, 2022, there were over 535 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 6.3 million deaths, and over 85 million cases in the United States with more than 1 million deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 2.5 million cases with more than 36,000 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 88,000 cases reported with over 532 deaths. There has been over 550 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. to nearly 219 million people and over 12.1 billion worldwide with over 67.1% of the total world population in 184 countries receiving at least one shot, and 78% of Americans given at least one shot (257 million) with 67% of Americans (220 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 67.1% of its population with one dose, and 60.67% of its population fully vaccinated. Approximately 100+ (31%) million fully vaccinated Americans have received a 3rd dose booster.
On June 8, 2022, the United States Select Committee on the January 6, 2021 Attack and Capitol Riot broadcast evidence of the Donald Trump Administration's treasonous efforts to attempt a coup to overthrow the results of the 2020 Federal Election
On June 21, 2022, Kellogg's announced plans to split into 3 companies and move their headquarters from Battle Creek to Chicago; it was founded in 1906, and manufactures and markets its products in 180 countries
On June 30, 2022, there were over 555 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 6.36 million deaths, and over 89 million cases in the United States with more than 1.043 million deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 2.619 million cases with more than 36,900 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 91,500 cases reported with over 540 deaths. There has been over 563 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. to nearly 219 million people and over 12.1 billion worldwide with over 67.1% of the total world population in 184 countries receiving at least one shot, and 78.3% of Americans given at least one shot (259 million) with 67% of Americans (220.3 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 67.1% of its population with one dose, and 60.67% of its population fully vaccinated; Michiganders have a 55.3% rate with the booster or 3rd shot. Approximately 106+ (47.8%) million fully vaccinated Americans have received a 3rd dose booster, and many are now receiving a 4th dose or second booster.
On July 5, 2022, Ann Arbor Public Schools announced the purchase of two properties with 68 acres near Arborland and Domino Farms for $30.5 million
On July 13, 2022, Santa Ono was announced as the new President of the University of Michigan; he takes office October, 2022
On July 16, 2022, Scott Hansen, 62, of Toledo robbed the Chase Bank at the corner of East Stadium Blvd. & Packard; he was apprended on August 25 after robbing the Civista Bank at Norwalk, Ohio, and has an extensive criminal history dating back to at least 1981 with convictions and prison incarcerations
On July 31, 2022, there were over 590 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 6.4 million deaths, and over 93 million cases in the United States with more than 1.05 million deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 2.7 million cases with more than 37,500 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 95,000 cases reported with over 550 deaths. There has been over 604 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. to nearly 219 million people and over 12.4 billion worldwide with over 67.1% of the total world population in 184 countries receiving at least one shot, and 78.3% of Americans given at least one shot (262 million) with 67% of Americans (223 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 67.7% of its population with one dose, and 63.1% of its population fully vaccinated; Michiganders have a 55.3% rate with the booster or 3rd shot. Approximately 107+ (47.8%) million fully vaccinated Americans have received a 3rd dose booster, and many are now receiving a 4th dose or second booster.
On August 3, 2022, Janice Bluestein Longone passed away at the age of 89; she was an American Culinary Historian who created a Food and Wine Library in 1972. The Culinary archive has grown to over 30,000 items.
On August 8, 2022, the FBI searched the Mar-a-Lago home of Donald Trump searching for classified materials illegally taken from the White House
On August 10, 2022, demolition of the Relax Station at the corner of First and West Huron began to make way for a 5-story Fairfield Inn
On August 11, 2022, demolition began on the Fleming Administration Building at 503 Thompson St. near Maynard St.; it was built in 1967, and named after Robben Fleming
On August 30, 2022, Patricia Falkenstern, 65, was murdered; Keith Kwiecinski, 61, as apprehended and charged after visiting her apartment at 100 South Fourth Ave.
On August 31, 2022, there were over 610 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 6.5 million deaths, and over 96 million cases in the United States with more than 1.075 million deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 2.7 million cases with more than 38,000 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 101,000 cases reported with over 580 deaths. There has been over 604 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. to nearly 219 million people and over 12.63 billion worldwide with over 67.8% of the total world population in 184 countries receiving at least one shot, and 78.5% of Americans given at least one shot (262 million) with 67% of Americans (223 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 68% of its population with one dose, and 63.1% of its population fully vaccinated; Michiganders have a 55.3% rate with the booster or 3rd shot. Approximately 107+ (47.8%) million fully vaccinated Americans have received a 3rd dose booster (33%), and many have received a 4th dose or second booster. The 5th dose or third booster will be available for most people in October, 2022.
On September 3, 2022, Washtenaw County police were dispatched to respond to a 50 person fight with 100 disorderly people at the Cinemark Ann Arbor 20 and IMAX Theater on Carpenter Road & Ellsworth; four people were arrested following a fracas that erupted after a $3 ticket sale for National Cinema Day
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96; her reign of 70 years was the second longest in world history behind Louis XIV, and she reigned for a third of U.S. History while becoming acquainted with 13 different U.S. Presidents. She was the most admired woman in the world during her reign.
On September 13, 2022, former City of Ann Arbor Attorney, Brtuce Laidlaw, brought a lawsuit against the City of Ann Arbor for refusing to release details of a June, 2021 Investigative Report on former City Administrator, Tom Crawford, under the Freedom of Information Act
On September 15, 2022, the State Budget Bill signed by Governer Whitmer allotted $20 million for the Riverfront redevelopment for the Broadway West Project
On September 16, 2022, Broadway West Park gained a $20 million appropriation from the state budget bill signed into law by Governer Whitmer
On September 15, 2022, a new roundabout was completed at the corner of Liberty and Zeeb Roads in Scio Township
On September 19, 2022, President Biden declared the coronavirus pandemic is over; in the meantime, the Triplendemic is coined with the coronavirus, the flu, and RSV
On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian slammed the West Coast of Florida
On September 30 , 2022, there were over 620 million coronavirus cases reported worldwide with more than 6.55 million deaths, and over 98 million cases in the United States with more than 1.085 million deaths; the death toll has exceeded the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, and the Civil War death toll, 1861-1865 as the most catastrophic event in American History. In Michigan, there has been over 2.8 million cases with more than 38,700 deaths, and in Washtenaw County there have been over 98,000 cases reported with over 566 deaths. There has been over 604 million vaccine doses delivered in the U.S. to nearly 219 million people and over 12.63 billion worldwide with over 67.8% of the total world population in 184 countries receiving at least one shot, and 78.5% of Americans given at least one shot (262 million) with 67% of Americans (223 million) fully vaccinated. Michigan has 68% of its population with one dose, and 63.1% of its population fully vaccinated; Michiganders have a 55.3% rate with the booster or 3rd shot. Approximately 107+ (47.8%) million fully vaccinated Americans have received a 3rd dose booster (33%), and many have received a 4th dose or second booster. The 5th dose or third booster will be available for most people in October, 2022.
On October 3, 2022, the City of Ann Arbor Water Treatment Plant System Failure released 1.4 million gallons of sewerage into the Huron River
On October 26, 2022, the 3 leaders in the Governor Whitmer Kidnap plot were sentenced to 20 years in prison
On November 2, 2022, an Okemos Judge dismissed the lawsuit brought against former University of Michgan Music Professor, Bruce Conforth, for sexual harassment and assault; Conforth had many misconduct accusations from 2003-2017.
On December 8, 2022, the University of Michigan announced plans to build a new dormitory on Elbel Field, formerly Wines Field; this would moved the Marching Band practice field to the former Fingerle Lumber site between Madison and Hill Street
On December 19, 2022, a 44 acre property along the Saline River could become latest Washtenaw County Preserve addition
On December 19, 2022, the January 6th Committee recommended to the U.S. Department of Justice 4 referrals from criminal charges against Donald Trump after an 18 month investigation that included 100+ subpoenas, 1200 witness interviews, and over 1 million pages of records for obstruction of justice, defrauding, conspiracy, and inciting an insurrection against the U.S. Goverment
Adriana Davidson, 15, an Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Sophomore went missing on January 29, 2023, and was found dead on the school athletic field on February 1, 2023
The SEMCOG Detroit to Ann Arbor Regional Rail, MITrain, is set to open in 2022 with 5 stops and 8 round trips per day
On January 8, 2023, 3 Flint Men robbed a Saline Speedway, and crashed in a high-speed chase in Ann Arbor
On January 9, 2023, Ann Arbor Suicide Non-Profit Gets $4 Million to build a Residential Center
The Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Historian Hall of Fame was published and presented to the Washtenaw County Historical Society on May 17, 2023; it has grown to 765 candidates on May 31, 2024
The University of Michigan reported that 8,812 foreign students from 132 countries were enrolled Fall, 2023
Michigan won the NCAA Championship with a 34-13 victory over the Washington Huskies at Houston, TX on January 8, 2024
Donald Trump was found GUILTY by a jury on 34 criminal counts in the Stormy Daniels Hush Money Scandal Trial on May 30, 2024; he will be sentenced on July 11
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