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6/25/2009
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don wolanchuk
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64 mustang 66 fairlane PROTEST PREPARED....remember...Tony Kneipper ..RIP....Tony Lomnitz..RIP....Billy Salveta..SCREAMING DAGO......John Bloom....and many more...international race way park before motor city......the starter was from warren woods auto..chip something...my memory is fading.....dennis rzadko.....dynamic engine service the owner ran technical inspection
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6/12/2009
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gstaudacher
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fantastic!
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6/12/2009
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gstaudacher
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Does anybody remember "the Country Side Inn"on US 2 seven miles west of Naubinway.The restaurant,cabins and Texaco station run by Hugh and HELEN.Wonderful memories.
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5/21/2009
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Linda Linklater
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My family had a cottage at Burroughs Farms and I have wonderful memories of my summers there. The picture of the Burroughs Farms beach in 1962 by Jim Fox is wonderful. I downloaded it as my summer wallpaper. What a super site you've provided. Thank you!
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5/19/2009
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Mark Linder
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Thank you it been so long sence I been back to my town i grow up in. Thing have chance to much it have been 35 year sence i have seen Crystal my father Neal Linder is now buried back their. He died last year. Now he is home now.
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4/28/2009
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Sandi Hammerstrom Oliverio
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So nice to revisit places that are fond in memory, but no longer exist. Thank you
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3/29/2009
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Dianne Kurtz
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Oh what wonderful memories.I am a child of the 1960's and remember Miracle Mile Shopping Center and the drive in.My fondest memories are of the Pontiac Mall.I would love to have more photos of the entire Pontiac Mall.
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2/22/2009
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Dan Anible jr.
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My grandfather Eddie Anible and my great uncle Phill raced at the drome. If anyone has any old pics of them i would love to see them or get coppies.
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2/21/2009
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conkret mixer
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Hello, the pictures on your site are partly very beautiful cause they remind me on another era... I am from Germany and in our local at some places area it looks similar (grey in grey but with some color spots at some places/ at least cars : )
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2/16/2009
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Walt Kempton
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Nice site.....I loved the whisky ridge days.........................
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2/9/2009
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Mark G Tyler
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When you miss home and my youth, I can't say Thank you enough/ I Use your pictures for my 60's cd's. I tell everyone I know about your web site. Thank You Again Mark G Tyler. from Waterford.
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1/23/2009
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Sesso
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Sesso287@yahoo.com
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1/22/2009
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Eric
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i love this page alot...i have lived in Northern Michigan my whole life...although i am 25 and wasn't born when most of these pics were taken i love seeing the nostalgic feel of where i have lived my whole life...its such a pleasure to see all these different pictures...keep up the good work
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1/3/2009
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Jim Apple Jr
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Great Site: enjoyed Restaurants-Stores-Car Dealers-Airports
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12/17/2008
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randy
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Great photos! I had to share this site at trifive.com
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12/13/2008
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Jane Ciel
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WOW! I really enjoyed viewing this site.
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11/21/2008
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Larry Yurek
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Great site, thanks for the memories, Michigan the place to be
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11/13/2008
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Kevin Kidd
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I just happened upon your site and really enjoyed it. Going through the restaurants section, I was very surprised to see The Dairy Been on M59 in Highland. This was my first real job way back in 1976. Keep up the good work. A former Michigander (are we ever really former Michiganders?) now living in Ca.
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11/11/2008
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jason murawski
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love the site speachless
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10/9/2008
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Randy
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Again, I just want to thank Gary for keeping the Michigan memories alive...thank you for this site and giving us the oppurtunity to express our thoughts, concerns and relive the 'good ole days'
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9/23/2008
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Pam Tinkham-Pugh
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I LOVE this site! I am from Jackson and though I've lived in the south since I was 16 Jackson still is and always will be my home. Thanks for the fun!
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9/19/2008
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les fleming
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keep it up yall
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9/14/2008
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dennis vatsisennis g. vatsis
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A WONDERFUL SITE. BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF THE GLORY DAYS OF DETROIT AND THE UNFORTUNATE DECLINE OF THE CITY AS CHRONICLED BY THE DEMISE OF NEARLY EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD THEATER. I USED TO GO TO THE LINWOOD THEATER EVERY SATURDAY IN THE 1950'S AND HAD SUCH GREAT TIMES WITH ALL MY FRIENDS. I LIVED ABOVE MY FAMILY'S RESTAURANT, STAFFORDS, JUST DOWN THE STREET AND WALKED TO THE THEATER. IT WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD TO GROW UP IN. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.
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9/1/2008
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Jennifer
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I love this! My grandfather built the Ottawa Motel in Mackinaw City and my parents owned and operated it from about 1969 to 1981 or so. I spend many a summer cleaning bathrooms! It has long since been torn down to make room for the larger hotels. People forget that these motels are and were family owned and operated. Very hard work! Thanks for the memorialization of these businesses!
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8/31/2008
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John Lightfoot
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EXCELLENT SITE!! Memories galore. Born and raised in Walled Lake. I found a picture of old Walled Lake and my Grandfathers insurance agency. Roach Insurance Agency and the soda fountain where my mother's first job was right next door. Oakley Park elementary, WL Junior High and Western High. Worked several summers at A & W and Walled Lake Big Boy. Have alot of old pics of WL I will post. Also, my family belonged to First Baptist Church of WL. Great job on this site, would like to find the person that posted my granfathers pic.....
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8/31/2008
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Venessa
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this is a very cool site to go to. i like seeing all of the different drive-ins.
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8/14/2008
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Rita Dornak
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I have this site saved in my favorites. I am a Novi Wildcat and my friends and I spent many summers at Walled Lake and at the amusement park. In fact, I have a picture of my mom and dad hugging in front of the amusement park while she was pregnant with me. A wonderful time. I remember when it was safe to walk to the lake and not worry about anyone harming you.
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7/20/2008
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Ronald Farkas
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My brother and I drag race at motor city drag back in 1966 to 1972 we was called the BROTHERS I had the 10 second sport car I set the record at 10:08 AM/S my brother Ray had a 9:50 a alter I got this site from a friend it is a great site will pass it on Ron
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7/16/2008
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Susan Stout Ewing
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Very Good Job
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7/14/2008
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bob
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very good reading,, most interesting as well as reflective.. note:: the old 131 drive in has become an auto salvage yard.. in the early years of the yard the cars were parked as tho their drivers had arrived to the movies and forgot to leave when it was over.. eeeeeeerrrie to say the leaste.... there is a"marquee" from either the Douglas or 131 drive in on display at the henry ford museum in detroit.
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6/17/2008
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Cris Venglar
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I had my first boyfriend, girlfriend date at Edgewater park in the sixth grade. Why don't we have anything like this nowadays??? To see the pictures of the park in ruins brought tears to my eyes.
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6/2/2008
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Dawn Schroeder
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Great site... grew up in Yale, Mi now live in Arizona sure do miss the Great State.. Thanks
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5/14/2008
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Rick Townsend
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Yes I grew up at JMS, I lived at 2227 Saines Manor and went up every chance I had. My brother and I walk the track in 2006 and yes it is sad. I also knew Art ,he took pictures out at Jackson Speedway very nice guy, loved to hear his racing stories ,for I am part of the FRY GUYS.
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5/14/2008
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francie
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Love this site, it brings back so many memories-thank you!
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5/12/2008
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Doug Pentzien
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I used to work at MCD and Detroit from1966 until they closed working the starting line and top end for any of the top fuel and funny cars shows.any pictures from the shows along with many memories. If someone is REALLY interested in the track and property let me know and I will personnally contact Mr. Kohn.
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5/5/2008
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tammy baylor
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i just got on this site and it made me cry i was raised near cincinnatti oh and i had family in detroit and every summer we would go to boblo captain boblo was a friend of my uncles and when i would go on the boat he would let my drive i thought i was such a big girl doing it all i could do is smile it was the best time i am so hurt by it being gone it brought people together and took all their cares away if only for a day i will never forget boblo and the boat thank you tammy baylor
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4/30/2008
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Theresa
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The pictures of the various Postoffices are really interesting. It is almost as if their architectural design and styles capture the personality and charm of their respective cities.
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4/23/2008
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BJ
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i remember the Saginaw Home Dairy and their wonderful food, especially the macaroni salad. It was the first cafeteria that I ate in as a child. The baked goods were delicious, especially the pineapple-bran muffins. Would love to have those recipes.
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4/6/2008
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Marie Brockmiller
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awesome website....brought back many memories in the 50's,60's and 70's... It was amazing to see pictures of places that are long gone..but not forgotten..Thank you for all your hard work.
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3/30/2008
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Joel Guerra
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A friend sent me this website and am I glad that he did. I've barely scratched the surface of viewing all these great old places from my past. Although I've been gone from Michigan for many years the most enjoyable part of my life was back there. California
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3/20/2008
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Robert Holmes
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Great site,Very interesting, Keep up the good work.
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3/10/2008
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Tom
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Awesome sight! I especially like the pages of postcards of Michigan communities, lighthouses, and the audio/video page. On the community page, the picture labeled Grand Rapids1 is in the 2nd volume of Pictorial History of Michigan, but it's in black & white (with green tint) where it's in colour here. Again awesome sight!
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3/6/2008
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gordieyoung
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This site is amazing! As a Flint Expatriate, I'm always looking for reminders of the happy times I spent in Michigan. And my mom, who was born in 1930 in Flint, practically grew up in some of the theaters you highlight. For any former or current Flint residents out there, check out www.flintexpats.blogspot.com. And thanks for all the time and effort you put into this site!
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2/19/2008
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Bob Davis
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Trying to find any info or pics of a place in Tawas MI, might of been called Jump town? They had trampolines, video games, putt-putt, and huge yellow slide. It was knock down, Im guessing the early 80's. Located on US23 on the west of the road south end of Tawas City.
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2/17/2008
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Kathy Deesen FlorCruz
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I was thinking it would be a neat addition to add schools to the site. I went to Saint John Lutheran from grade 1 to 8, then to Rochester Adams before fleeing to Detroit & then California. Oakland University was right down the road from where I lived. Before Crittenton Hospital was built, it was surrounded by farmland, the land donated eventually by the Dodge family(Ithink) that built Meadowbrook Hall Mansion. All in little Rochester.
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2/17/2008
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Kathy
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Just found your info on the Blue Sky Drivein Theater! All this time I thought it was the Blue Star, obviously being a kid then, & it had the Blue Stars on the sign!I could have sworn there was a shooting star over the sign, bit it must have been at the drivein where we got foot longs before the show...it was in Pontiac tho. Looking at the swing sets in front of the screen, They were HUGE, and one time I jumped off at the top of a swing and almost knocked myself out! OUCH! I can't imagine swings that dangerous anywhere now either. You can see how big they were by comparing them to the hug screen, even the dimensions of the words & stars on the neon sign amaze me. How fun.It was always a kick to be driving at night on a highway & catch sight of a movie playing on one of those screens too...
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2/15/2008
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Don Anderson
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I was born in the Soo (Cartwright clan) and left when I was in 2nd grade. I was back 'up home' several times in my youth. The last time I was up there was November of '78 before I got transferred (USN) to the Middle East. Seems like every time I go to the Soo I meet some distant relative. We used to go down to the Soo Locks when my uncles ships would come through and they would toss their money to my grandmother to put in the bank. Can't get that close anymore. I took my wife on a ride through the locks on our honeymoon. She had a blast.
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1/26/2008
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Kevin Hart
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I'm really glad that i stumbled onto this site. I'll be relocating to the Meredith area soon and was wondering what activities would be available. Now I know. I was also happy to view the video of the old Capri drive in near Coldwater, since I grew up not far from there. You've been added to my favorites. Great site!
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1/26/2008
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Cheryl
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Looking for info on man with last name Postorian. Probably deceased now but any info will help with family tree.
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1/19/2008
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indycar01
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to mary caughlin, about them flatrockspeedway (.com) pictures/videos, contact neal perlick Action Video Productions at 313-382-1631
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1/19/2008
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Jan Hodge
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My husband's ancestor founded Kilmanagh, MI. It was great seeing these photos.
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1/14/2008
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jack lorber
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really happy to have "discovered" this site. Located info on my old neighborhood movie theater-Carlton Theater on Fenkell. Demolished in 1975. Just a photo of the lot where the theater stood. Got hit by a car in 1952 when I was 9yrs old playing baseball on the theater lot. Looking forward to finding other childhood memories. Thanks for the site. Jack in Richardson, Tx.
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1/5/2008
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Katie Mason
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I was just jumping around from site to site and I found this one... you may know who my father is. George Decock. Well I just wanted to post and tell you that I really enjoyed viewing your site. Thanks for your time. Happy New Years!!! Katie Mason.
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12/30/2007
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gerald morris
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nice sight, looking for pictures of a truck stop that was in the junction of M-78 and 13 in the late 1950s, was called the J and M truck stop
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12/12/2007
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Gordon Bigger
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Love the old photo's! What great memories! My father raced in the late 60's though the 70's. I love looking at photo's of nostalgic race cars!
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12/6/2007
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maga
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WE really enjoyed the pictures and comments.Butch was the starter and Don was the tech director from 1969 until1973.
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12/5/2007
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Mark
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Mark3436@yahoo.com
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12/5/2007
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Butch Shafer and Don Dillon
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WE really enjoyed the pictures and comments.Butch was the starter and Don was the tech director from 1969 until1973.
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11/28/2007
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Lynn A. Goodman
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I was a Walled Lake "KID" until age 12. I still see visions of the Walled Lake Drive-In, W.L. Amusement Park, my trip to Dearborn seeing Shelby, Mach I Mustangs being built in 1969. I was always so proud of our Memorial Day Parade. I also attended Decker Elementary & Walled Lake Baptist Church. Does anyone know the location of Barb Fisher ... the last time I saw her she was working at the Big Boy in Walled Lake... that was in August 1976.
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11/22/2007
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John
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John9803@yahoo.com
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7/24/2007
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robert marchal
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great site, enjoyed it very much thank you
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7/20/2007
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Brent
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This is too cool, my buddy and I were just talking about Tri-Ciy.... A huge part of our high school days. Have quite a few pics of cars, etc. and probably can get a hold of alot more. I raced my street cars there in the early 70's. 67 Ford Fairlane, 67 RS Camaro and even my 65 VW Bug.... Have tears in my eyes right now that I still don't have those rides back! Wow! Check back with you later. BC
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7/10/2007
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j.p phelan
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i lived in fair haven for 54 yrs. sea way drive in was ,the greatest place,to get a good beer buz,plus alot of lovin. good time in the 60,&70. days I will never forget. j.p.
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7/4/2007
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Mark Fleming
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The 60's and 70's was the best of times;great memories.
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6/30/2007
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patti liszewski
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I would just like to thank you for this site! It has brought back so many memories of my childhood in the 60s, growing up in Saginaw...it is so nice to be able to share some of the nostalgia! Thanks again!
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6/21/2007
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Eileen
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I'm glad I found this site. It is hard to beleive that all that was familier to all of us is now gone. It is great to see pictures of places that gave us so much joy. Thank You!
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6/13/2007
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Dave Shorkey
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My best Memories are at this sight!!!! I now have a national sponsered B/G dragster! I just Purchased an AC Cobra from StreetBeasts in Florida. I will have a 587 cu. in. motor for it. Please contact me anytime. Dave Shorkey
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6/12/2007
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Dick Fitzwell
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How come you don't have a site on Michigan personalities, such as Michael Moore or Ted Nugent? Great site anyways, keep it up!
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6/9/2007
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red Zurcher
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I found this site by accident and I'm sure glad I did. What a wonderful job you did. I went to some of the old Amusement Parks that are long gone and relive some of the precious times I used to have at them.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Fred Zurcher
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6/8/2007
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Mike
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Link was sent to me by a friend from MI. As a fomer Michigander (Flint), I really enjoy looking over your items, especially the old theatres. Thanks for a great site!
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6/3/2007
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nate
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thanks for this sight..race freak i love the tracks and cars never new there were so many tracks in Michigan that closed down its a shame but i love this sight....another thing to add is the rail depot is the old Saginaw depot on Washington street it caught fire about 10 yrs ago but they say there going to restore it if i can some time i will get pictures and send
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5/31/2007
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gwen dean
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I am a drive inn freak, I will not go to indoor movies. I have to do all of my movie viewing in the summer at our 2 local drive-ins. With so many drive ins closed I am lucky enough to live in an area that has 2 within about 6 miles of my home, I go and get as many people to go as I can to keep them open. have a great drive in summer
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5/29/2007
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Wynne Winslow
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I love this site! I am writing my life for my kids and grandkids about growing up in Detroit in the 50's & 60's. This site has been of great value for pictures and to jog the old memory. Keep up the good work!
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5/5/2007
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cathi
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I think I remember the restraunt in saginaw.------Home dairy ---if that is right will some let me know and this is GREAT to read so much about our home town . THANK YOU
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5/4/2007
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Kathy Florcruz
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Another fond memory of growing up in Rochester, Blue Moon Ice Cream at the Strohs Drive in. I miss it so much I looked online & you can actually order & have it shipped!And having Meadowbrook Hall & theater right down the road was cool too. Saw Sonny & Cher there, my sister saw the Supremes, dad saw Tom Jones. I hope it still rocks, of course now I don't think I'd have to rush the fence with a bunch of fellow hippies to get in!
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4/28/2007
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cathi
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trying to remember the name of a cafeteria in down town saginaw mich. it was on a side street around tv 5 but on the east side of the street' help me think of the name.
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4/22/2007
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Harry Sharp
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crusing woodward and motorcity dragway were some of my greatest memories during the 60's...thanks so much for your work on this site.... Butch
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4/17/2007
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Steve Cook
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Great site! Finally someone appreciates the attraction that Michigan has. This site is now booked under my favorites.
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4/14/2007
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Lance R Skotcher
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nice to see all the mcrt pic
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4/14/2007
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Jacki Anderson
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Great Site! My siblings and I are working on a family heritage book . My aunt informed me that my grandfather, Hector Drouillard (died 1947), in addition to being a window dresser/decorator for Finsterwald's, also assisted in decorating the interior of the Riviera Theater in Detroit. I found your site while looking for info about the theater! You provide great info for us to add to our family history book and my kids were excited to learn about and see what movie theaters used to be like. I'm looking forward to searching for all types of other info and memories. My parents started their family in Dearborn before moving to Farmington where I was born in '63. Our family moved to Denver, NC in '75, but my 4 oldest siblings graduated from Farmington High and I see lots of landmarks and hangouts that they've spoken about over the years. Lived in Farmington Meadows, so if anyone sees this site and remembers any of the Steele kids on Robinwood Rd. send me an email. Love to hear from you or I can pass a message on to Lori, Carolyn, Greg, Debbie or Kim.
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4/12/2007
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Sandy Brooks
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Thanks for the walk down memory lane, brought back alot of childhood and young adult fond memories, of Michigan summers and some of the best restaurants in the country.
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4/6/2007
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Cheryl
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Wondering if you might want to get your website added as a link to www.absolutemichigan.com , this is a pretty informative site, but not nearly as FUN and exciting as yours! I tell people about it all of the time. Loved the "new" photos of the "old" Wonderland Mall, the ones from some type of a brochure. I remember my mother (who never learnded to drive) taking me - just the two of us - on a bus to Wonderland for one of my birthdays. We had lunch and I think I got some type of hair cut at the beauty shop at Wards. It was a BIG deal as my mom had five other kids at home. Spending time with just one, was an extreme rarity. My favorite memory of Wonderland Mall was the open-air courtyard at Christmas time. If you were lucky, a light snow might mix with the carols played over the speaker system. Shopping on a babysitter's budget was easy with a Kresege, Woodworth and Cunningham Drug Store to pick from. After high school, I worked at Federal's. I still live in the area, close enough to watch the final demo last summer. I couldn't help wondering if the beautiful mosaic wall located somewhere on the western portion of the mall, could not have been saved and used to enhance a park or someplace of signifigance within Livonia. My daughter, who also enjoyed the photos of the empty mall, said she'd like to see some snapshots inside the mall, BEFORE the last food court was constructed- she said the most recent one did not compare with the previous food court that included more food vendors, such as Taco Bell and Sander's.
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3/23/2007
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dan Purtill
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enjoyed this site very much, worked at a dirve in theatre and indoor theatres when I was younger, going to school. Saw some old "eat joints" that I was at many years ago. the old gas stations was a good reminder of the old neighborhood. Dan
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3/21/2007
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SS.Robertsonhirley
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What a trip down memory lane. I was wondering if anyone out there grew up in Redford Twp and if they remember going to Lola Valley Park . They had small round ankle deep pools with tall mist heads that sprayed all across the pool. It sure seemed like a simpler time. Keep up the good work.
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3/10/2007
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Janice Whitt
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Thanks for the Memories!
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3/8/2007
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Kim
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You guys do a wonderful job! Keep up the good work!!!r
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2/25/2007
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John Filo
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This is awesome! I have only scratched the surface of this site.
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2/24/2007
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Mike Grosso
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Thanx for the great site. Started going to Detroit Dragway in 65, little did I know that I would be the last "offical photographer" for the last 7 or 8 years they were open.
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2/23/2007
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jean (weber) deldin
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this was great to see the old pictures of Jefferson beach,went there when i was young. loved it
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2/13/2007
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Cheryl Graunstadt
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Always enjoy checking out the new additions to the website. Keep up the good work! Just an FYI to school kids who may have attended Clear Lake Camp in Battle Creek. Photos are available by visiting the Battle Creek Public School website and clicking on their outdoor education center. www.battlecreekschools.org As a sixth grade student in the Westland portion of the Livonia Public School District we were fortunate to attend a week of camp in the early/wintery part of 1968. It was a fun experience and the photos brought back some great memories. The campground facilities are still available to rent for group retreats or family reunions.
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2/12/2007
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Tom Wills
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Wow, talk about nostalgia, this is it. After spending my youth in Negaunee and Iron River, it is great to see all these sites I remember as a child.
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2/10/2007
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Peter Cummins
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I grew up in Okemos, left town in '65, returned to Lansing in '06. This site really brings back memories. Sad to see the fate of the old movie theaters. It's criminal to lose fine architecture for the sake of parking lots. Family friends owned the Gladmer theater. I only wish that more interior photos could be found of all the Lansing area theaters
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1/29/2007
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Joe Szostek
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fantastic!
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1/27/2007
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Lil Richard #771
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fantastic time machine brings back many fond memories. great work thank you.
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1/23/2007
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Marty Kozicki
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I heard about this site at the Detroit Historical Museum. I grew up on the East side of Detroit and enjoyed going to the movies. I've found a lot of nice memories on your site. Thanks
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1/21/2007
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Chad Johnson
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I just found this site. I had so much fun surfing this site. It brought me back to my childhood vacations and also reminds me what a simpler time it was then. People don't have fun like they used to.
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1/14/2007
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ray miller
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love the site and visit often. thanks so much
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1/5/2007
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JAMES HARTER Walled Lake Mich
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Great site, saw this site glancing through the online Detroit News Paper, WHAT A FANTASTIC SITE. Lived in Walled Lake at 355 Osprey St. up until entering the US Navy in 67. Use to deliver the Pontiac Press in the early 60's, had a total of 104 customers. Also worked at the Lakeside Super Market off of Pontiac Trail next to the Walled Lake Cemetery. Not sure what is in place of the old Market now. Attended grade school at Walled Lake Ele., Junior High School, and Walled Lake Central. Remember going to the Walled Lake Drive Inn- Park, Ship a Hoy-Eastside Beach. Played Little League at Riley Field which has been demolished for years now. Favorite Barber Shop was Riffenberg's (Charlies) So much more to enter but don't want to bore anyone. Now living in Greenville SC.
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12/23/2006
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Scott Spencer
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Excellent!! I just happened to stumble across your site while searching for something else. Two hours later I am writing this. Keep up the great work!!!
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12/20/2006
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Mike Czarka
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What an awesome site! Talk about bringing back memories. Anyone have a recollection/photos of ski jumping at the Light Guard Amory on 8 mile in the early sixties? How about soap box derby weekend at Dorais Field on the east side? Belle Isle, watching submarine races; the Crest at Cass Tech; sundaes at Sanders followed by a fresh Vernors on Woodward Ave; Better Made potato chips freshly fried on Gratiot; Plum Street in the mid-sixties......
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12/18/2006
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Lee Bowman
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I went to Dondero and also Kimball HS, and grad in '60. I worked at the Washington Theatre, Hollywood Sup. Mkt, and Food Fair Mkt. I used to cruise the Totem Pole and Teds drive in on Woodward. I was in to 4 part pop vocals, and used to drive into Detroit with Larry Root, meet a couple of black guys there, get 4 qts of beer and Fritos, and sit in my car in vocalize the hits of the day (fav was Little Darlin by the Diamonds). I hung out with Bruce Parnes, Ed Downey, Larry Root, Joe MacIvor, Alvino Ango, and others. I still remember where the cracks in the sidewalk are on Hoffman St (near Hudson). Yeah, right! I am currently living in Phoenix, but plan to move to Santa Monica CA (if I can ever see this house!). Love to hear from anyone from that place and era. Cheers.
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12/13/2006
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Pauline
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You got a EXTRORDANARY SITE!!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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12/8/2006
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BONNIE (MCCLAIN)BELLUCCI
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WOW......WHAT A WONDERFUL SITE........THIS SITE TOOK ME BACK IN TIME AND FOR A DAY I FELT AS IF I WERE A "TEEN" AGAIN......THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES........XO'S, "BONNIE"
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12/4/2006
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Gloria Gilligan
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Roger Gilligan is my uncle.. Thought this was a neat site!
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11/25/2006
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Alan Hahn
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Great job!!! Best site i've been to in years
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11/20/2006
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Kathy Deesen FlorCruz
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We had a cool theater in Rochester called the Hills theater, not to mention Red Knapps Dairy Bar & an A&W & Big Boy Drive ins. We used to go for footlong hot dogs at the Blue Star drive in Pontiac, then to a drive in movie. Knapps is still in Rochester, but does anyone remember the Blue Star in Pontiac? I am going to try to find and send photos of Knapps. What a great site. Oh, yes, my Grandaddy used to take us to "Gay El Rancho " camprounds in Gaylord as kids too....they've changed the name to something elso now. Anyone recognize that place? Would love to hear from anybody who grew up in Rochester & went to St. Johns Lutheran & Adams high in the 60s-70s!
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10/31/2006
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Brigitte DeMoss
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Love the website. Was born in Flint, moved to Louisiana at age 6, and while still a La. resident, attended Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills (1987-91). Visited relatives in Michigan throughout the years. My dad is from Waterford. I ***love*** this site. So many memories! I'm going to refer my dad. This site is great. Thanks so much.
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10/9/2006
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Karen Allison-Ausra
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Great site sending it on to a few teachers to share with the kids for history of Michigan.
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9/30/2006
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PHULMOON
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What a great web site. Here I am at Iron Mt. and your we page is here and I was able to read about Bob Rabie and the Zilwaukee, Speed Way. Thanks, I took pictures of the West Bay Traverse City race track last week. I have otherpeople in the area looking up infoto put on your web page.
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9/30/2006
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Gary Hagar-Wayne,mi.
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Sunday! Sunday night at Detroit Dragway!! Yep-They really need to build a new one!!!
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9/23/2006
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judy bach black
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i love this site, i use to live there when i was very young. thank you
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9/13/2006
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thai
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I was looking for race tracks and came across this site, and lo and behold, i see pictures that my husband Toms dad put on here of his dad and Uncle racing. GREEAT!!!!!!! sheer luck i found this site... how cool!
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9/7/2006
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Lynne DeYonker Zuke
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We always wore white to the State Wayne so we would glow in the 70's.
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9/6/2006
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rd shaltz
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not sure how I got here, but sure glad I DID!!!!
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8/15/2006
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kris oswald
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going thru some old collections of my family i found a walled lake casino card with the band of the weekend performing listed on the front cover..the inside was a menu for chips and pop..the back cover is autographed by Guy Lombardo the headliner for that weekend!...nice site
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8/15/2006
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Mauricio Delgado
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i love the usa culture, i need some pictures from you to print and do the poster for my house, thanks you for your colaboration to make my dream real Sorry about my english, i writing from bogota colombia, congatulation for this emotional page and emotional pictures thats great times in your country bye
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8/13/2006
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Dick Flynn
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Ah, memories..Since we lived a mile away, my parents took us kids to the Bel Air every friday night..Of course, that was back in the days when cars still had spotlights attached, and the adults would have spotlight wars on the screen before the movie started, while us kids rode the train, and on several special occasions, pony rides..Thanks for some great and long forgotten memories.
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8/7/2006
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Caryl
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Wonderful site! I ran across this when I was doing some research on an old vacation spot named Johnson's Rustic Resort. I have many photos of the lodge and have been in contact with the current owner, but I am trying to find photos of the rest of the resort I used to vacation at as a child. If anybody knows where to find this info, please let me know. I think I will have some photos to share as well. Thanks for taking me back!
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8/6/2006
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Phil Moon
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Thanks for the great memories. Zilwaukee SpeedWay and my brother-in-law Bob Rabie. The track drew his name or his seat number to drive in a race. He won. Ha Ha. Never forget it.
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8/2/2006
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Jim Kovic
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WOW, a fantastic site that I just found. Grew up in Adrian in the 50's and would love to hear from anyone who was there. Your photos of "4 Corners" which in the center of downtown Adrian brought back many memories. Didn't get to visit Mackinac Island until a couple years ago. Agree it would be nice to have old homes section--have some pics of grandparents house from the 40's. Oh, will send donation to you later today. Thanks. Jim.
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8/1/2006
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S. Siminski
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I grew up in Durand, now live in Indianapolis, IN. I am interested in information/rentals/etc. about Shady Shores Park, near Lupton. My folks owned a cottage there from the late 50's until mid 60's. It was a great place to vacation as a kid.
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7/31/2006
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Jeff Blatz
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Visited Mackinaw and the U.P. for the first time. Great web site. I love this vintage stuff. Great Job!
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7/30/2006
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Dave Lyall
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What a great site! When I have time to scan through, I am flooded with memories of my wonderful childhod, and all the fun and excitement I enjoyed as a young man. This area was blessed with a perfect mixture of urban and metropolitian venues within easy driving distance, working class affulunce, in a time freed from crime and filled with hope. I could enjoy three amusment parks, six drive in movies and dozens of drive-in restraunts within a short drive. As as I grew older and into cars, there were no less than five speedways and six dragstrips close by. Most are gone, but not my memories. This site helps keep them real. Good luck, and god bless. Dave Lyall
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7/23/2006
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Ron "Warlock" Mucci
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Great web site. I really enjoyed racing at Detroit Dragway.
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7/14/2006
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Sheila Balk
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I'm from Monroe, MI and parts of it still look "vintage." You should add houses to your list--there are many owners who keep the buildings original. The house Libby Bacon and Gen. Geo. Custer resided in ater their marriage is a few blocks away from my mom--the new owners refurbished it based on pictures from the historical society. It looks better than the white alum. siding of the 60s! Also, if you're ambitious...the churches in Monroe are some of the oldest in MI. Now, if there was some way to get Tiger Stadium back to it's original name---that would be historical! I'll be "home" in a few days...I'll keep my eyes open! Mi Native, CA Transplant
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7/13/2006
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Judy Costello
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Thank you for the trip back home. I was on the edge of my seat with a kaleidoscope of memories. What about the totem pole Drive in Royal Oak. Again ... Thank you
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6/26/2006
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Kyle Smith
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Great site, lost of imformation on here, very helpful. However i was wondering if anyone had any GP photos of Hydrophobia 115. That was my dad and he crashed and died back in 92 on the detroit river. So i was wondering if anyone had any photos you could post of send them to me. Thanks Kyle
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6/3/2006
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Bill Layton
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Heard about your web page last night at the I-96 speedway and thought I would send a quick note. I am looking for the wheelstander van that my father built in the mid 60's called the Mystery Mover. Any leads appreciated. Thanks, Bill 517-861-7308
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6/2/2006
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Nancy Porter
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Love this website.......it sure brings back the memories. Grew up in East Tawas, then moved to Detroit in the early 70's. Lived there at the Madison Lennox Hotel off of Grand Circus Park. I see it's since been demolished...so sad, a lot of history there. Used to go to concerts at Cobo Hall and Masonic Temple during the 70's. Live in Phoenix now, but sure do miss the old place.
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5/28/2006
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Bob Williamson
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This site is fantastic. It helps to preserve all the old drive ins, amusement parks and more. I would like to thank all of the people who have gathered this information on one web site. Please keep up the good work.
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5/26/2006
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judy bach
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thank you, what a site, lived at walled lake as a child
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5/24/2006
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Steve Brummett
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I love your site. I grew up in Waterford, MI now live in Medford, OR. Thank you.
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5/16/2006
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Don Novak
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A truly great site. Especially the dragstrips and amusement parks. I can remember seeing all the Motown stars, Chuck Berry etc brought in to the Walled Lake Casino by Lee Allen. And all the local bands. The Thunderrocks, Low Rocks, Rationals, Silvertones and the Seminoles. Great memories.
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5/13/2006
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Gregory
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Great site! Thanks for the flashbacks!
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5/12/2006
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Bill Archer
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I really appreciate this site. I won my first drag racing trophy at Motor City Dragway. The radio ad about the Batmobile and the Little Red Wagon was incredible to re-hear, I actually raced that night that they were there. Thanks for all the memories. I really miss those days out there. They were for a lifetime.
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5/6/2006
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Bill & Vicki Ross
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Very,Very great site! We were both born in Flint, Vicki in 1954, and myself in 1953. We now live in NC, moved there in 1994. Theres so many photos that bring back memories, dragstrips, circle tracks, drive ins, indoor theatres, gas stations,parks,restaurants and so much more! This site is in my favorites, I visit it all the time. We used to go to Tri City Dragway,Lapeer Dragway,Milan Dragway,Auto City & Dixie Motor Speedways. Seen many a movies at the Northland , South Dort,Westside , US23 and Miracle Twin Drive-ins.Saw many a movie at The Palace , The Capitol , The flint Cinama indoor theatres.Our favorite restaurant was Walli's on Center Road at Lapeer Road. Thats where we first met!Used to hang out at A&W on Clio Road,Burger King on Clio Road,McDonalds on Davison Road.This is a fantastic site,keep up the great work!
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5/1/2006
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Cheryl
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I just came upon your weibsite this past weeked. What a fantastic variety of pictures and informantion. FYI, Wonderland Mall is empty, but still standing. A fence has gone up in preparation for the upcoming demolition. I went there when it was an open mall so your cool photo brought back great memories of that place. I also attended the Terrace and Mai Kai growing up in Westland on the Livonia border. My sister worked at the Mai Kai - I'd love to see some inside photos if anyone has them. I really loved your photos of the Algiers Drive-in as our family attended atleast once every summer. How cool that people can still download those silly concession commercials. But how about those trucks that sprayed for mosquitoes! Oh my gosh, we'd hear it coming and quickly roll up the windows as the area was filled with a cloud of what most certainly must have been toxic. And then a few minutes later, we'd roll the windows back down. Too funny. Though I was not a big fan of amusement parks, (the combination of the diesel fumes mixed with the cotton candy and tilt-a-whirl motion never agreed with me I wonder if anyone else recalls that small "carnival" (we're talking 3 or 4 kiddlie rides) at Farmington Rd & Plymouth in Livonia as part of the Sheldon Center. Keep up the good work bringing more colorful photos of Michigan destinations. Our family didn't do much traveling, but we did take in many of the same fun places you have highlighted.
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4/28/2006
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bill courbier
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what a great site...outstanding...as a former announcer for many years at tri-city dragway...you can only imagine the memories...thanks again
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4/26/2006
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Kevin
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This is a wonderful site, and it brought many memories from growing up in Monroe and SE Michigan in the '60s and '70s. Keep up the good work.
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4/23/2006
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George
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You sure have brought back many memories remembering all the good days from around the Grand Haven area. Thanks
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4/19/2006
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judy
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looking back on the fun we all had growing up in the 50's
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4/9/2006
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diana
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Many times in the hot summer while growing up in Detroit, my parents would take me and my brother for a drive to Belle Isle and enjoy the beautiful fountain with colored lights. We enjoyed the zoo, circus, and Eastwood Park also. While dating my husband our dates were going to the show at the Shores Theater. Many found memories.
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4/3/2006
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Lillian
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Had a great time back in the "days" going to the "Gratiot" or "BelAire" drive ins almost every weekend no matter what was playing , we'd have a row of cars and meet during intermission. Hey, during the "leveling" of those 2 great places, a friend picked me up a car speaker from each location, any one know if there might be a market for them?
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3/22/2006
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Len Bigler
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Great site my goodness brings back such memories. I am going to forward the site to all my friends!!
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3/21/2006
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Elaine
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I love this site, especially the old amusement park info. Fascinating! Does anyone remember The Egg and I restaurant? I was hoping to find it here. I'm also pleased to see someone else remembers a movie theater in Somerset Mall in Troy. My own mother told me I must have been dreaming. Thanks!
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3/12/2006
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drive in king
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the bel-air drive-in was in a shouting distance from where i lived which was warren at the time that was the best drive-in of the 20th century and this site is OUTSTANDING
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3/10/2006
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diane dufty
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My dad worked for the "new era potato chip company" before it became Frito-Lay and the chip company would rent the Walled Lake Amusement Park one day in the summer for the company's employees and their families. We wore yellow ribbons with red letters saying "NEW ERA" and all rides were free, there was a beer garden, free food, contests and prizes. As a young child, it was like going to heaven for a day. we had a ball, and some of my best memories of my childhood were spent at this park due to the generosity of Mr. Nicolay and Mr. Dancey, owners of "NEW ERA", God bless 'em.
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3/10/2006
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Steve Malak
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Great site-- Just interduced - but will be spending more time here-- I'm sure
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2/26/2006
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joann livingston kennedy
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Great site! Does anyone remember or have photos of Pows from WWII being interred at the Fairgrounds 8 Mile and Woodward?
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2/24/2006
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Ellen Hendricks
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What memories! Thanks for the site! Lived in Michigan 43 years before transplanting to Seattle. I was crushed to see old Wonderland Mall in Livonia like a ghost town and know it's now demolished. My birthday parties as a child always included a trip there to the little carnival they had set up in the parking lot every summer! Ten tickets/rides for a dollar! We'd ride the Tilt a Whirl for ages! It was also the hangout during my teenage years *its where my prom dress came from...thanks,Lerners!* Just thoroughly enjoying the walk down memory lane and seeing places I remember as a kid. Thanks!!
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2/19/2006
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JOHN BENKO
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WE WENT TO DETROIT DRAGWAY IN 1959 AND 1960 FOR THE NATIONALS. THIS WAS A HELLVA BIG DEAL FOR A COUPLE OF FARM BOYS FROM OHIO. GREAT JOB ON THE WEB SITE GUYS. JOHN BENKO
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2/15/2006
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Clarence J Spencer
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What a site! Brought back memories of old Detroit. I went to the Big NO (Northwestern High, McMichael Jr High, Pattengill, Angel, Brewster in my younger days. Now am retired US Air Force. Huaah~!
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2/13/2006
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Jennifer Bond
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I just want to say "Way to go!" This website is fabulous. I am a third grade teacher, and I have taught the history of Walled Lake for 5 years now, and I just now found all the great info. and photos of the amusement park and casino. I can't wait to show my students...also, our new curriculum is on Detroit and Oakland County, so I will be visiting back to see all the other attractions you have included! Way to preserve and celebrate the past!
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1/29/2006
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PLS
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Very nice presentation, I really enjoyed all the pictures and info given.
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1/16/2006
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Roland Elkins
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Nice site! Brings back a lot of old memories. I was a member of the Rod Benders club of Pontiac and spent quite a few Sundays helping build the Drag Strip. I can remember the cows watching us through the fence probabley wondering what we were doing.
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1/13/2006
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Ed Slawiinski
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I attended many aracing events at The Motor City Speedway on eight mile road just north of Detroit. I enjoy your site very much. I still have a 1934 Midget Program that my father saved for me. Thank you for your efforts. I met Carson Zeiter, the track announcer once. He loved his job and that track.
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1/7/2006
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Louise (Gosselin) McIlhargie
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I was raised in Detroit, spent my summer vacations at Oak Beach, Port Austin, Michigan. I met my husband there. We lived in Caseville after marrriage. We have many memories of the Detroit and the tip of the thumb. Love this site...especially the pictures of the Blue Sky Drive In, Caseville...Passing this site to all I can.. Great work!
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1/5/2006
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Don
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Wow talk about a flashback!Great checkin' out the old photos! I used to go to the "strip" every weekend from 1968-73. My buds and I would stand out front and ask someone with a car to take us in. I used to get in as a child til I was 15 or 16yrs.old. Or we used to use the "alternate" entrance on the pit side(through the fence!)Then we would fasten a pit pass to our shirts. We would collect old passes from the trash,and use the right color on the day we were there! I have loads of pictures and autographed photos,I will work on submitting later! One highlight is Don Garlit's crew letting us push his dragster to the staging area! Posing in the dragster's drivers seat, unfortunatly no photo proof of that! Many great memories in the summer, you cold hear the cars from my house in Southgate! If it was clear and quiet you could hear the announcer commenting after a race!
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1/3/2006
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sc83x
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This website is so bad-ass. I love it. I've never been to Michigan. Found the site via http://www.livejournal.com/community/dead_malls/
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12/30/2005
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Diane
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Just wanted to say I enjoyed your website so much. Grew up in Redford and enjoyed seeing old pics of Mai Kai and Wonderland Mall both sadly gone.
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12/23/2005
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Ron Gott
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I just heard about the site today(12-23-05)and everything looks great. The info on Motor City Dragway is awesome. I know the guy in the 777 alter roadster. Thanks
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12/23/2005
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Ed
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Great Site!
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12/18/2005
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Cara
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Oh I am so happy I found your site again! I was sad because I forgot to bookmark this site. Now I have! Thanks for the info on the Citizens weather ball. How about some historical stuff on Paramount Potato Chip company and Slim Chiply? I did find his likeness on the web on one site. I know this company is out of business, but how about some nostaglia about this? GREAT SITE!
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12/10/2005
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Robert Wilson
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Awesome site...I grew up in Walled Lake and heard my Dad tell about seeing Theresa Brewer at the Walled Lake Casino. I went to the drive in in Walled Lake and Commerce. Also the one on Michigan ave., which I think is still open..? Been to the Algiers too when I was younger...
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11/16/2005
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Paul
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Great site, I can remember walking up the tracks from home to watch the races at the Mi. State Fairgrounds through the holes in the fence.
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10/27/2005
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Dave Kirker
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When I was a kid in Detroit, there were four theatres I went to on a regular basis. I lived near Southfield and Joy Road. They were the Norwest, (you have a pic), the Stanley, (of which you have an old picture on this website), the Riviera of which I'm suprised you have no picture, as I've seen one on another website, and the Warren. I have never found any record of the Warren Theatre on any website. It was on Warren Ave just a few blocks from Southffield. Unless I'm going nuts, I'm positive that was the name of the theatre. In any case the pic of the Stanley and the Norwest brought a lump to my throat. Keep up the good work, and find more pics. Dave
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10/24/2005
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Shirley Kempf
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Very neat, was looking up Manchester Speedway and you had info about it. good job
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10/23/2005
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sandy
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Great!!!! Really enjoyed it! Thanks
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10/18/2005
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the glowacki family
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Excellent site. Now I have pictures to back up the stories I've been telling my sons.
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10/15/2005
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Marisa
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I love your website. However, it is so unfortunate that these buildings and places have to be demolished or set in ruins. But, with websites like this one at least they can live on in memory.
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10/10/2005
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Ron Finney
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Great site, used to race local tracks back in the sixties. Need more info on Jackson Speedway get together in October if anyone has it. Good work. Thanks, Ron Finney.
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10/3/2005
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Cara
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Thanks for a great site...It brings back great memories growing up here in Michigan! Have you ever seen this site? She has many Michigan quirky signs, architecture etc. www.agilitynut.com
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10/3/2005
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Cara
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I noticed that in your restaurants you have Kluck's in Ypsi, but not the Chick-Inn on Prospect. Please put this one in! Also I am sure there is an old restaurant still going in South Lyon and I think it is a Brownie's. It is one of those retro root beer places right on the main street. Pontiac Trail perhaps? LOVE THIS SITE...I am hooked!
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9/30/2005
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Gary Garchow
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Nice site. It is good to see parts of Michigan that otherwise might be forgotten. Good to show the kids growing up what the "good ole days" were about. Thanks and keep up the good work.
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9/23/2005
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Barbara Sigerson
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I was born in Flint in 1930 and moved away in 1959. What a delight to look at some of these pictures. It brings back a lot of old Memories. I'll keep looking for more.
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9/21/2005
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Dan Martin
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Your site is a delight. I got to see some great places tonight that I haven't seen in years...from The Terrace in Livonia to the Tawas drive in and beyond. I currently work at a theatre in Ann Arbor. This is the third time I've worked there. It's in my blood.
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9/18/2005
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Debbie Fiester Ayers
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Interesting site....looking forward to viewing new stuff. Thank you
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9/17/2005
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mary matlis
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I loved the pics of the Strand Theatre in Lansing. I've been searching for pics to find where my gargoyle stood. Now I know it stood on top of the facade. My uncle aquired it during the 1940s renovation. If I knew how to send a picture I'd send you one of him.
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9/16/2005
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Elaine
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This was truly enjoyable. Thank you for this wonderful website. Elaine 55yrs. old
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9/14/2005
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BONNIE GIBSON
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WHAT A SURPRISE!! NICE SITE!! MY GRANDPARENTS, LEON AND BERTIE BOWERMAN OWNED THE ANTLERS IN HULBERT ( GAS STATION AND RESTAURANT) WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL. SURE BROUGHT BACK ALOT OF MEMORIES.
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9/7/2005
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Cameron Dodson
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Nice Site
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9/6/2005
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maga
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very nice site .keep it up please
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9/4/2005
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Tammy
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Love the Site! You have done A great job! I found the site at my kids school page and it showed the history of Vandercook Lake, I have told them about the Rollercoasters and stuff, now I can prove it! Thanks! Tammy
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8/25/2005
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James Wiese
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Fun. I am moving to Hawaii, and this is a nice farewell to the many Michigan memories of my youth.
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8/25/2005
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Jackie D.
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I came across your site while searching for old pictures of Ironwood, Mi...where I live. Wow!!!! What an amazing site you have...I love looking at all the old street scenes, and the old theatres are gorgeous. I'll definately be stopping by again...there's so much more to see. Thank you so much for the work you put into your site...I really love it.
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8/23/2005
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Janet ( Rovenski) Pressey
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What a neat site!!!
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8/22/2005
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john finney jr
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It is good to see this site. I used to have all the food trailers there. And I miss it alot keep up the good work., it is good to see this site i use to have all the food trailers there.and miss it alot keep up the good work
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8/17/2005
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Beverly Piskorski
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How many memories came back...I was goofing around and put my name in a google serch and found this page. Thanks for the memory!
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8/15/2005
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jack redd
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Still waiting on any info on Al Carpenter formerly with Hurst and photographer Ted Robinson - Any help?? Jack of Eastern Drag News & Drag Times and Drag News ! Great site (JA) Jack Approved!!!
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8/11/2005
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Kathleen Kennedy Williams
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I have enjoyed your website very much, I have alot of memories in Michigan, especially the thumb area, Port Huron/Marysville, Bad Axe and the Caseville area. Plus did alot of travelling around the state when I was young. My Mother was raised in the Ferndale area, so I turned her on to this site. We both love it and spend many hours looking at old pictures etc.... Thanks so much Water Winter Wonderland.
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8/3/2005
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Lee Barber
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Absolutely the most heart rendering pictures since watching Bambi. I used a half box of Kleenex just seeing and re-living the memories of days gone by. Then when I least expected it... I found you had a picture of my ’72 Maverick going through the staging lanes at Martin. That’s the only picture that was ever taken of it and I can’t believe you had it. Many thanks.
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8/3/2005
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robert liss
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i guess i can say my lineage goes back to walled lk. amusement park. my mom was raised on a farm at pontiac trail & decker rds.at 14 she would walk to work at the park back in the early war years.as did my uncles ,grandpa & grandma. my dad came out from detroit to swim & chase girls one day & thats when he caught my mom. and here i am.in dallas dog gonnit.love the site.i'm a big hit this week in the family circle. thanks."badbob"
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8/2/2005
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Lilly
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Great site! Took a look several years ago when article was published in Detroit Free Press. Will be looking in often. I have 2 "cool" Drive-In speakers taken from the demolition of the Gratiot Drive-In & the Bel-Aire Drive In. They are fun to have but maybe a real buff would be interested?
Post Date
7/14/2005
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larry payne
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great job! i have pictures of alot of drive ins and 2 albums of 8x10 pictures of detroit drag way in cluding rick tope and al bergler!
Post Date
7/5/2005
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Tim
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This is a great web site. I had started seeking information on Walled Lake Park. Then saw the links to speedways. I remember going to Manchester Speedway a lot as an 8-9 yeaar old. I have pics somewhere. When I get my info together I post what I remember. Anyone have any info?
Post Date
7/4/2005
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JIM BURGESS
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GREAT WEB SITE, WAITING FOR THE WEST COAST SWING,TRI CITIES,@SEATTLE. HOME IN IDAHO. 40 YEARS DOING THE BOATS, GO FAST AND TURN LEFT,
Post Date
7/2/2005
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Syd Barrett
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Great site. Brings back lots of memories. I send a pictures of the Wayne County Training School in Northville. Hope you like it. More on my site www.northville-tunnels.com thanks
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7/2/2005
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Larry L. Preston
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Just stumbled on your site. LOVE IT. I am a native of southern Mi. now live in Mississippi. Was born into & raised in the sport of auto racing. You have the best site for that in the state. My father was a racer beginning his career at Partingtons Pastures. Was surprised to see mention of it on your sight as not many today ever heard of it. My dads career was completed when in 1985 he was inducted into Mich. Motorsports Hall of Fame. I look forward to reading more about old tracks he ran at and was involved as promoter. I also know where to send info and hopefully some photos you don't have about the good ole days of racing. Thanks again.
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6/20/2005
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David Robinson
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Great site. Grew up in MI and now live in Florida. Love the photos of the Mystery Spot...we used to drive by it on the way to the Cut River Bridge every summer and beg our parents to stop. Finally after years of begging....we did stop. We never went in, as it looked like a tourist trap! How observant...even as a youth. It is still a Mystery Spot to me!
Post Date
6/15/2005
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MIMICHAEL R BARBEE
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NICE LOOKING SITE, ENJOYED VISITING.
Post Date
6/14/2005
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Aba & Owweri
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goood site guys.
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6/1/2005
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Don Burhans
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Wonderful Memories. I live a little south of Detroit now and remember a lot of the places on this site due to the fact my father would take me there for one reason or another. lots of great pictures and lots of fond memories, Keep up the GREAT and wondeful work on this site. I'll keep checking back on this site for any NEW memories.
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6/1/2005
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Patricia Roussin
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Re: Durand Union Station Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What a beautiful article. You captured the spirit of our railroad history, and I'll be happy to share this friends throughout the country! Best regards.........Pat
Post Date
5/29/2005
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Jim Laraway
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Great Memories! I left the sport in the early seventies, I will be checking the site often, I hope to hear from some other "old folks" maybe they will share some pictures of the older dirt days?
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5/27/2005
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Randy
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THis site just keeps getting better and better....more and more nostolgia pix. I try to hit this site once a week and still find new things to review...keep up the good work!!! Long live MI!!!
Post Date
5/17/2005
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Bill Frase
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This is a great site. I grew up in Lapeer, Michigan in the 60's & 70's. So this really brought back some memories
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4/28/2005
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dwayne roszkowski
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awesome website! my brother told me about it, we have submitted pix to the wonderland mall page. thats us from the 70's with the easter bunny. michigan, like any other state, is going by the wayside. there is nothing memorable anymore about our state. i know it is not because we were kids and now adults... current trips to cedar point still exude a memorable time... i have a hard time sleeping the night before we leave. kids today really do not know what makes a true memory. i would like to open a drive in here in livonia. any chance of a camp dearborn page? i got some great shots of my wife's parents and grandparents from the late 50's there for a picnic. keep up the great work!
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4/23/2005
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David Klink
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No suggestion, I love this site. It's perfect, and that's a word I don't use too often. Thanx for the trip down memory lane. I especially love the pages with the drive-in movie theaters and roadside attractions.
Post Date
4/15/2005
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mary ann potter
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Can I make an inquiry here? Spent a few summers on LakeCharlevoix in the late 40's to mid 50's at a resort run by the Tucker family. Does anyone know the name and/or specific location of that place? I seem to remember it as Sunset Beach. My parents have passed away, and I would appreciate any leads on this place. Thanks!
Post Date
4/12/2005
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Andreas
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I live in Europe and still find this site about the history of MI awesome. Magnificent postcards and stories! I am a particularly interested in cars from the forties and fifties (www.oldsads.org), but I also very much enjoy reading about the history of theaters and drive-ins.
Post Date
4/4/2005
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Mike Dolliver
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Thanks for the memories. Doing my best to do the same with Waterford Kettering and Township High Schools. Fantastic photo memories here and so nice to see so many enjoying your site.
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4/3/2005
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KathyDeesen
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I love this whole site! Being in Virginia for so mant years now, I loved paging thru all of this. Thanks & I'll be back frequently. P.S. Does anyone remember the Blue Star Drive In in Pontiac? Great footlongs in the 60's !!
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3/23/2005
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greg tester
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I GREW UP AND STILL LIVE IN THE FLINT AREA, AND WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH YOU. I AM OLD ENOUGH TO REMEMBER MOST OF THE THINGS ON THIS WEB SIGHT. I HAVE A LOT OF MEMORIES OF FLINT PARK AS I LIVE LESS THAN ONE MILE FROM WHERE IT WAS. HAMADY BROS. , ALL THE DRIVE INS , KEWPEES DOWN TOWN , CAPITAL THEATRE, WHERE MY FRIENDS AND I SPENT MANY SATURDAYS AFTER RIDING THE BUS DOWNTOWN FOR THE DAY, WHEN GOING THERE WAS THE BIG THING TO DO. I THOUGHT I WAS ONE OF THE FEW THAT THOUGHT GROWING UP IN FLINT WAS A GREAT PLACE TO BE A KID IN THE DAY. WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOMETHING ABOUT FOREST PARK AND ITS ZOO, WHICH WAS ACROSS THE STREET FROM FLINT PARK YEARS AGO. THE PARK IS STILL THERE, BUT THE ZOO HAS BEEN CLOSED FOREVER. THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING WEB SITE AND I WILL BE VISITING OFTEN , NOW THAT I HAVE FOUND YOU.
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3/23/2005
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GREG TESTER
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THOUGHT I'D DROP YOU ANOTHER NOTE TO SAY I DID NOT GO TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH YOU , I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH GARY FLINN AT FLINT NORTHERN. THOUGHT I'D SAVE YOU A BRAIN WRACKING TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO I WAS
Post Date
3/20/2005
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Seth Landon
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I want to let you know I heard that a new drive-in theatre may be comming to clare county in loomis on an old mud bog facilty that did not make it. The drive-in if true will be between coleman and clare which I hope and may get quite some people since it is in a central location.
Post Date
3/20/2005
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Mary Ann Potter
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Wow! We left Michigan for North Carolina 22 years ago, and your nostalgic site makes me a little sad. Too many changes but lots of lovely memories of Grand Rapids, Camp Keewano, state park camping, and the like. But the site is wonderful, and I am mesmerized by the old photos.
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3/19/2005
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Steven Gallanter
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There is a sweeet sadnesss to this web site. I spent a week or so in Michigan better than 20 years ago and was schocked and saddened by what I saw in Detroit and Ypsilanti. The photois of what used to be in Detroit are truly heart-rending.
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3/8/2005
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christine Trottier
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wow..i think i found my new favorite website! im not a computer person, but when i found this website it was hard to tear myself away from the comp. Your website is really interesting and helpfull in finding neat places to visit. keep up the good work!!
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3/6/2005
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Fred Shibowski
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I don't know how I stumbled upon your website, but what a find it is! It's like reading a good book, the way it takes you back in time and makes you remember how great we had it in the past. Keep it up!
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3/5/2005
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Irene
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Wonderful site, great memories! Please oh please, does anyone have any pics of the murals in the Mercury Theater in Detroit? It was torn down in 1997, and if the murals were destroyed, that qualifies as a crime in my book.
Post Date
2/17/2005
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Sandra
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We send one`s love, team http://www.teichfolien.at, from germany!
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2/11/2005
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Curt Debose
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i know many people who raced at ononadaga dragway in the late 60's & early 70's that still live in the jackson area. i still have a unused orange & black bumper sticker that says FOLLOW ME TO ONONADAGA DRAGWAY! i just found this website about 10 min. ago & haven't had time to read any infor submitted. two names that come to my mind are DickMiller.com. he is in tenn. now & Dick Fortman in lansing. You could ck. with the old Cooper chevy/olds in Eaton Rapids, MI. they sponsored oldsmobiles drag cars from about 68 to 74 or 75. they had pictures of there cars on there walls. You might ck with them for infor & pics. You can probably tell by now i like olds 442 & H/O feel free to e-mail me. mightbe able to help with infor & search.
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2/11/2005
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Greg Fitrakis
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Nearly 35 years in Motion Picture Management. Working for United Detroit Theatres-Suburban Detroit Theatres-Showcase Cinemas. Operated about 25 Different locations. 1959-1994
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2/11/2005
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frank beste
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mcs caught fire in sept 1959 and propertr was sold in 1960. races was mon,wed,&sat in 34 yrs of racing there 9 people lost there lives. I am a son of Al beste
Post Date
2/3/2005
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Kathleen Pelepchan
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Great Site! I'll definately be back to this one. Grew up in Algonac and now live in Colorado. Love it here but miss family and WATER!
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1/22/2005
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laurie albrecht
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i remember going to riverland amusement park as a young child. remember riding the kiddie ferris wheel and the tilt-a- whirl as i got little older. was a cute little amusement park not far from where i grew up in warren.
Post Date
1/22/2005
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Scott Roman
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I Really Enjoyed your site!, I Also stumbled upon your site while looking for something else altogether!. I Am a Native of the Flint, Mi Area, Moved North For awhile, Then Moved to the West Side (Kalamazoo Area) And Now Find the Metro Detroit Area as Home. You have brought back alot of Good Memories!
Post Date
1/21/2005
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Stingray427435
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What a fantastic site!! I stumbled across it searching for something else. Been here for hours now. Forgot what I was really looking for now. Don't care, this is so much fun. I'm sending this link to everybody on my email list.
Post Date
1/18/2005
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Debbie Mauelshagen
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WOW!! Loved it!
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1/16/2005
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Dan Smith
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Fantastic is an under statement!
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1/15/2005
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john dawson
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cool site,wish my kids could have been a part of the 50's 60's.sooooo much simpler then
Post Date
1/8/2005
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Bob Mathews
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Neat little site. I'm an old Michigander; went to Walled lake consolidated on Pontiac Trail from first grade through 12. Great memories! Thanks
Post Date
1/6/2005
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Betsy C
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A wonderful site with wonderful sights! So many people just don't appreciate the past & have very little regard for the remaining bits and pieces. Sadly, as more building vanish, sites like these will the only reminders of days gone by.
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1/6/2005
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Don Konrad
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I like your site very much. I realy liked the picture of the Nortown theatre where I used to get in for a dime on Saturday afternoons. I also took my future wife there in the early 50s. I wish you had pictures of Motor City Speedway were I spent many hours in the late 40s.
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1/5/2005
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Glen Strother
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Re: gas stations pics, it appears you have come accross a few examples of the famous industrial designer of the 1930's- Walter Dorwin Teague's work. He designed gas stations for Texaco and they are distinguished by his trademark "3-streamline stripes" around the top of the building.Your pics of "George's-Manistique", "Commerce2", and "Coldwater Vintage station" all appear to be teague's work. He used the "3-streamline stripes" theme in many of his industrial (products)and architectural designs. He was a major designer for worlds fair architecture of the 30's-60's (The Ford V-8 pavillion and rotunda from 1934 San Diego CA Fair still stands in Balboa park, and he is most famous for designing the Kodak "Brownie" camera. Thanks, I've had my eyes peeled for years looking for those 3-streamline stripes to no avail!!!
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1/1/2005
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Seth Landon
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Very great website I would like to suggest that you add the Sault I-500 snowmobile race track located in Sault Ste Marie,. We have plenty of photos I could probly put on.
Post Date
12/30/2004
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Suzanne
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I was wondering if there is anyone out there that remembers Stasturka Lake near Belleville,Michigan. It was formed by damning a branch of the Huron River before it entered Belleville/Edison Lake. It had a large boathouse and several rope swings that one could grab unto and swing out over the water. Was also wondering if anyone remembers going to Peche (Peach) Island located in the Detroit River. It was opened to tourists for a couple of summers during the late 60's. Please feel free to e-mail me with your memories. Please put Stasturka/Peach in the subject line so I know it's valid. Thanks
Post Date
12/28/2004
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Barbaara Balkin
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I could wander through your site all night- what a colorful and interesting group of pix. Brings back many memories - Keep up the good work
Post Date
12/26/2004
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Paul Graf
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Your site brings back many happy memorys. Thank you for taking all the time to document Michigans wonderful history.
Post Date
12/18/2004
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Dick Lee
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Gary, you are doing this website as a labor of love. From a professional standpoint, I love the old race tracks you have in here. From a personal standpoint, the photo of the Creston Theatre in Grand Rapids sure brought back a lot of memories from the 1940's when I attended movies there as a kid. Thanks a lot, Gary. I really appreciate all of your work and your porfessionalism. You're the man!
Post Date
12/17/2004
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Kendra
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Cute site! I'd like to add your link on my site (Kendravision.com)...Very well organized!
Post Date
12/14/2004
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Andreas
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Truely a great site about the history of Michigan. I am webmaster of www.oldsads.org. My site also features old automotive postcards. So I have a natural interest :-) Thx so much for sharing the wonderful downtown motives with us. A big bag of information. Will come again to check out more... Andreas www.oldsads.org
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12/13/2004
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Tonya Catizone
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I was looking for info on my great-grandfather John Gonsowski and I stumbled across this site!! The was the most information I have found to date! I am still searching for more info on the collection of furniture he built and was donated
Post Date
12/12/2004
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Jeff Marcosky
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I love this site! A stroll down memory lane, Nothland Mall, Tel-Twelve Mall, Walt Lazar Chevrolet is the super-super dealer...
Post Date
12/3/2004
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Bill Biche
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I'm coming back to study this site with it's automotive history
Post Date
11/30/2004
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Keith Bonkowski
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Love the website keep up the good work
Post Date
11/24/2004
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mike from gregory
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Gary Im not worthy really this site is the best thank you so much Mike
Post Date
11/23/2004
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David
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Michigan alive and well Berkley High 57
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11/16/2004
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randy
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I gotta say, I wish we could go back and re-live those good ole days, life was much more easier and much more fun...real music, real people, real cars...yea, those were the days. I still love reading about the old speedways and dragstrips...sure do miss 'em, oddly enough, "DETROIT, THE MOTOR CITY" doesn't have one track near the city to speak of. bummer huh?
Post Date
11/11/2004
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Sandra
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Niceeeee siteeee!!!! http://www.teichfolie.ag
Post Date
10/31/2004
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Gerry
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Fantastic site, brings back so many memories… Where is the time machine to go back about 50 years??? Thanks, Gerry Ft Collins, Co
Post Date
10/14/2004
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Sharolyn
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Does anyone remember Shorty's Race Track on Lake Angelus Road? My Dad raced there and the M-59 Race Track for years. I remember when the Walled Lake Casino burned down in "65. This is the best site I've seen in years, sure brought back great memories.
Post Date
10/12/2004
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Chris Wilt
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ROMEO ICE ARENA! Looking for anything from Romeo Ice Arena around the mid- 70's. PLEASE HELP!!
Post Date
9/30/2004
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walter hermance
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Does anyone remember Ronnie Duman who drove at MCS?He later went to Indy car racing about the time Al Miller did.He was killed in one of Indy 500's I dont remember what year it was,I think it must have been in the 60's I believe they refered to the car as the hard tops that ran at MCS in the early 50's.Most were early Fords and they had to have hard tops.Early Fords such as the 36 Ford soft tops. Does anyone out there remember Partingtons speedway ?Went to a few races there in the early fiftys.I don't know when it shut down.Heard a driver was killed there It was on Ryan rd &15 MILE.
Post Date
9/24/2004
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jim wood
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Great site lived in Flint 1943 -1993 have seen quite a change in Flint and Detroit
Post Date
9/23/2004
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walter hermance
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Wondering if any older race fans can remember Partington Pasture race track that was on Ryan rd north of fifteen mile rd.It was shut down about the mid fifties.It was in a cow pasture.
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9/20/2004
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rick rzepka
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what an awesome website!!! i have lots of pics and mailers from detroit and motor city dragway. I will be sending you more as i scan them. i was at detroit dragway from 75 till it closed. ill never forget saturday nite funny cars!!!! you will love the mailers from the mid-sixties....its a who's who of the era . everyone raced there!! i received all this old stuff from a friend of the family and have treasured it all since. im so happy to have found a place to share this stuff
Post Date
9/6/2004
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Bob M. (Wixom, Mi)
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Found your site looking for the race track my grandfather used to race at...Motor City Speedway. Awesome site! Bookmarked for sure. Also started looking at Walled lake Casino where my parents used to go to all the time.
Post Date
9/3/2004
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Dexter Thor
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Excellent website. Brings back many fond memories. How about doing a site for MI drive in restaurants that still encourage "cruise in" gatherings?
Post Date
8/18/2004
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Brian H.
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Great site. Don't want to admit how many hours I've wasted sitting here looking around. Tons of memeories about my misguided youth. Bravo.
Post Date
8/13/2004
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Sarah J.
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I found your site searching for drag strips, and I have to say, excellent site! Definitely book marked. Thank you for your site, I love Michigan!
Post Date
7/29/2004
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Gerard Wurtenberg
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I was looking for old drag strips and drive-ins in my area which is just north of Philadelphia and I found your web site and it just so happens that about 2 months ago I accidently passed the second oldest drive in in the country and it's still open near Allentown, Pa. here's it's web address http://www.shankweilers.com/ interesting enough an old drive-in in New Jersey just reopened last week and by coincidence it's located right next to the old Vineland DRagway which originally operated together.Pa still has 39 open drive-ins but most are in central or near Pittsburgh.Delaware has 1 that has been open for 25 years at least.Just thought I'd let you know their not all dead and starting to make a comeback, how great also you have a great site.
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7/17/2004
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WALTER HERMANCE
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i LOVE THE OLD MEMORIES.Edge Water Park,my gang and I spent many evenings there.My favorite was the Motor City Speedway.Walled Lake was another place to remember.All good things come to an end.The Korean War and military service(unwanted)brok up that old gang of mine.Great site.
Post Date
7/6/2004
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mumu
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lovely
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7/1/2004
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Andrea
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Nice to read anything about Palmer Park. My Aunt took me there as a child and I have fond memories of my pony rides, feeding the ducks and just spending time there.
Post Date
6/6/2004
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Patricia Wiley
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I stumbled across your site trying to find information about Adrian, Michigan. What a nice surprise. I was born and raised in Ann Arbor and in 1985 moved to Arlngton, Texas. I miss Michigan so much and remember going to drive-ins all the time when I was young. It was fun hunting down the drive-ins that I frequented with my mom, dad and sisters. Thanks for all of your hard work, it's been a pleasure looking.
Post Date
6/2/2004
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Dave Vander Roest
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Awesome site. I have lived in B'ham \ Troy for all of my 54 years and this brings back tremendous memories ...
Post Date
5/29/2004
Name
Patt
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Love this sight! Brings back so many fond memories. THANK YOU! Would like to see something about the old Radio City Theater that was located accross Woodward from the Magi Bag. It burned to the ground sometime in the 70's. Little tidbit about the Magic Bag. When it was still a movie theater is was considered an XXX theater. Know what it was showing that gave it that rating? TO SIR WITH LOVE. Yep that's right that mild movie that caused such a stir when it first came out. But remeber that was the early 60's. And they say Livingston County is/was racist?? Me thinks back then so was Ferndale..
Post Date
5/28/2004
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Kenneth Kaiser
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I am very interested in finding original photos of the Ramona theater. I went there many times as a kid and teenager and I'd really like to get ahold of some pictures. Email me with any suggestions. Thanks! Great website!
Post Date
5/28/2004
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Sean Doerr
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SAVE THE STATLER! HTTP://STATLER.SNWEB.ORG SIGN THE PETITION AND JOIN IN THE DISCUSSION TO SAVE THE STATLER HOTEL IN DETROIT FROM DEMOLITION!
Post Date
5/27/2004
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Mike Maxson
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A Michigan Boy born and bred, son of 20th Century America, and a wanderer at heart, I dig this site! It keeps me on a Michigan road trip even at work. Way too, too KOOL! Thanks!
Post Date
5/6/2004
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MGBADA JOE ABA NAIJA
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I LOVE THIS PAGE. PLEASE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Post Date
5/4/2004
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Frank Reynolds, M.D.
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Loved the old photos of Motor City Dragway. Anybody ever hear of Allegiance Speedway in Garden City, MI? Probably late 1950's then gone by early '60's.
Post Date
4/21/2004
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Ron baker
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Hi all really like the site after a couple of passes through..however about some more representation from Downriver. I am a native of Wyandotte (now in Arizona). Lots of heritage downriver, lots of memories. Thanks for the site.
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4/19/2004
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Kami Jenkins
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4/18/2004
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Steve McCoy
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Nice site! I've been living in Ishpeming since 1972. It brought back soom good memories. Any 1960 pic's from the corner of 16 mile & Mound avl.? We used to hang out at Virgies corner store, and Frank Reames(?) Standard station. Oh, we also hung out at the Texaco station too. I have an arial pic' of North School that my father and I took from his airplane. Is it of any value to your site? The school is gone now. I lived in front of the school, so we were always playing there. The Van Dyke Drive-in was cool. My brother worked the concession stand there. We also went to the Utica theater. Keep up the good work! I'll be watching what your site has to offer from time to time!! Sincerly, Steve McCoy
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4/9/2004
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Eric Belland
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Wow, I can't believe this site, I was looking for info on my old stomping grounds like wonderland mall, and got very depressed after reading of its demise. i was a mall rat in the 80's and i was usher at several AMC theatres around detroit from 83' to 89. My main place of work was either the Tel-Ex or the movies at Prudentail town center, where I floated for overtime at twelve oaks, fairlane,wonderland, lakeside as projectionist. i worked at towne in Oak park. this was a great old theatre. and the americana complex , northland in southfield. Boy you gotta know how depressed I am, this was my teenage years. making 4.50 a hour and 6.00 if i work rocky horror on friday and saturday nights at the prudential AKA the prude, back then. you know people brung 20 pounds of rice and giant water guns for rocky, and the chinese restaurant upstairs from the theatre would come around 4 Am to clean the theatre. One time I wore a tel-ex usher jacket at the prudential, and know one noticed. I sorry about boblo island, this was a awesome place to go. I was a regular customer at the farmington grnd river drive in. i guess you can;t ever go home again. i now live in beaufort, South carolina. Iwished i had some pix's fom back then.
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3/23/2004
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smurrf
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what a great site
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3/12/2004
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MGBADA JOE ABA NAIJA
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I LOVE THIS PAGE. PLEASE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
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3/10/2004
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Doug Shirk
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Wish every state had a site like this. Wonderful way to revisit (and show my wife) places i grew up in. Congratulations from the Pacific Northwest on your gorgeous palace of memories.
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3/7/2004
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Rob Garrett
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WOW!!!!!! WHAT A BLAST FROM THE PAST!!!!!!! I've never seen a BETTER example of local history! EXCELLENT JOB!!! I even ran across a photo of the sign of my FIRST JOB (circ. 1963) Texan Restaurant - Bay City. I started there shortly after it opened.
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3/2/2004
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Dan Dugan
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Born in Detroit ... lived on Eastlawn attended The Gyton School then moved to Warren attended Warrendale Elementary and later Oakwood Jr. High moved to Calif. in 71' sure miss Mich. your site brought back many pleasant memories ... Great Site! ... Thank-You.
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2/20/2004
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Terry Stinson
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I was born and raised in the Detroit area, you certainly bring back a truck load of memories. I just e-mailed my freind in Florida, who was also born and raised in the Detroit area, your web site address. This is the coolist site I have been to.
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2/7/2004
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MGBADA JOE ABA NAIJA
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I LOVE THIS PAGE. PLEASE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
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2/6/2004
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marit
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1/23/2004
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John Whisler
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What a beautiful web site you've made here! The design is wonderous! Even though I've never even been to Michigan, I love the resource you've created to view drive-ins, architecture, signage and so on. It's amazing. Your efforts are appreciated.
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1/23/2004
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Larry Ciarrocchi
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AWESOME SITE! Great work, keep it up. I will definately be a regular viewer. I metal detet for a hobby and some of these sites are clearly fair game. Been looking for long time for info on Electric park and Tashmoo. Thanks a ton Larry
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1/19/2004
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Josh Gross
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had fun at 007 and Jolly Roger with you
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1/15/2004
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Chuck C
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NIce site... brought back alot of Memorys of Bob-lo Island .. and Cptn. Bob- lo Thanks
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1/14/2004
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Tiffany Draper
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I just have one comment to add to this guest book and thats that my grandpa road that rollercoaster and that lake actually looks clean not like it does today. I just thought that i would let everyone know that views this guest book how iteresting it is to see how vandercook lake looked when none of us were born or thought of yet. Thank you, a concerned student
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1/13/2004
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Suzanne T
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Can anyone remember specifically where the Walled Lake Amusement Park was located. Was it right on the corner of 13 mile Rd and Novi? What stands in it's place now.Please feel free to e-mail with this information. Thanks
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1/9/2004
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jackie wright
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I was telling my husband about the Krim theater on woodward ave in the 50's. I worked there and at the Uotown (RKO) and the ambassador on John R. We went searching for the Krim theater and ended up on your site. WOW ! I love it. I moved in 1957-58 and miss all the old places but you have brought back such memories that I can't stop checking everything on the site. We still come to michigan since I still have alot of family left there and it is always a shock when I see what has happened to Detroit and my old homestead. I hope you will put something in about Palmer park. i took some pictures a few years ago and it made me cry to see the beautiful fountains all broke and spray painted. Keep up the good work.
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1/8/2004
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bob cichowski
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have old photos of different places, I'll look for them and send them to you when I find them, that is if you want them?
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1/7/2004
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Tom Posthuma
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Gary This has got to be about the best site on the internet. Old dragstrips are my forte but i find the drive ins and amusements parks very interesting too. You've done a marvelous job.
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1/7/2004
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Ron Gross
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Gary, can you drop the WINTER from Water-Winter-Wonderland!? I had enuff of the white stuff, and cabin fever is settin' in pretty hard! How about Drive In - Drag Racing-Wonderland?
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12/28/2003
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Jack H. Almy
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Great site with alot of history. Looking for more of in the past photos of Saginaw Michigan and it old theatres, Like the Marr, Wolverine, Mecca, Jeffers. This site is the best that I have comee across as of now. Keep it up. Jack
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12/28/2003
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Jack H. Almy
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Great site with alot of history. Looking for more of in the past photos of Saginaw Michigan and it old theatres, Like the Marr, Wolverine, Mecca, Jeffers. This site is the best that I have comee across as of now. Keep it up. Jack
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12/21/2003
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JOHNY
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great site ok
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12/13/2003
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Gary Wood
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Having a great time exploring your excellent site. My mother would remember the Dowagiac theater from the picture of the street you have posted. She was born there 85 years ago. Also my cousin Dave Cook manages the Ionia Theater. The Ionia is a great old theater that has undergone major renovation over the last few years. Contact him for a tour, you will want to add it to your page. Tell Dave his cousin Gary Wood from Houston, TX sent you!
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11/26/2003
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Josh Gross
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I had a great time at the Scio and at yesterdays
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11/23/2003
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leonard wardenski
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Love the site. Nice work, hope you can add more history about The Great State of Michigan...I'll surely be back. Thanks
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11/4/2003
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Dan Thorpe
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Love your site Thanks alot for the trip back in time
Post Date
10/20/2003
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Josh Gross
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What do you think of the Siverdome drive-in
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10/20/2003
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Josh Gross
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Did you know that you have two of the same thing.You have two Mid-Mi-Motoplex.Other than that every thing is cool
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10/14/2003
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Chester Lawrence
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You have done great work. I will be coming back for more history on Detroit, a city I love.
Post Date
9/11/2003
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Jan
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Just happened upon this treasure trove of a site! Old motels, drive-ins, strips and speedways - what a find! This is something I would have thought of, but wouldn't even know where to begin. I commend you. I wil be back... probably daily!!!
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9/2/2003
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John Higgins
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WOW! what a site, I just relived my growing up in the Water Winter Wonderland form Bob-lo to Port Austin. I live in East Detroit, oh ya I mean Eastpointe, things really do change. Thanks for the Travel back in Time
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8/18/2003
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Margaret St. Pierre
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I grew up 1/2 mile from the park.
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8/18/2003
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Margaret
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My grandfather was master gardener at Jefferson Beach, and lived in a house on the park grounds. At the north end of the main entrance, and on Jefferson Avenue. My brothers all worked at the park so I had free rides always. The man who operated the merry-go-round was Charley and he also drove the Lakeview public school bus. Great times.
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8/10/2003
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Larry Toll
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Great site. Having worked in many theatres in Michigan in the 60s and 70, it was great (and mostly sad) to see what became of them.
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8/6/2003
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Bonenbergers
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Hi Gary, Leslie told us about your web site. Pretty cool!
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8/1/2003
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Leon Baker
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Love the site, its wonderfull, really love the old dragstrips, and drive-in theaters,thank you so much for keeping them alive in my heart.
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7/30/2003
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Richard J Williams
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Thanks for keeping the old and new racing tracks alive.SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RACE TRACK
Post Date
7/29/2003
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Brent
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Very cool site. This is the most thourough and accurate source I've seen about old Detroit movie houses. I submitted some info on The Admiral Theater on the east side of Detroit. That was my neighborhood theater as a kid.
Post Date
7/28/2003
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Gary Flinn
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That was a great article on DIs which mentioned you and the Water Winter Wonderland web site in the Sunday July 27 Detroit Free Press article.
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7/27/2003
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Wendell Rowe
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awesome website !!!!!
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7/27/2003
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Dale Mason
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Some additional info that may be helpful- under indoor theatres you have Woods Theater with no address. Under that you have the Woods 6 on Mack Ave. I believe they are one and the same. The Woods was a single theater later converted to 6 mini theaters. The building has been demolished. FYI Dale Mason
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7/27/2003
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Bunny
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The site is great. I just relived my past thank you
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7/27/2003
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Jerry Danaj
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Great site! Brought back many memories being a teenager in the 60's - especially the drive-ins.
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7/27/2003
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Carolyn Venditti
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Absolutely wonderful sites!! Thanks for some great memories.
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7/23/2003
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Randy
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This site rocks...the Dragway & Speedway stuff is awesome...it's all awesome....I've been at this site for hours...
Post Date
7/17/2003
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David Jirik
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Great site!! I just spent two hours reliving my childhood in your pages. Your pictures of the Lakes Drive In in Brighton are identical to mine from '98. I picked up most of the marquee letters from the ground and hauled them back to California with me. Keep up the good work!
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6/12/2003
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Ron Gross
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Hey Gary, waterwinterwonderland.com is wayyyyy cool dude!.........Ron @ www.michigandriveins.com
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6/6/2003
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Scott Biggs
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Hi Gary, Robert and Rachel, Great job on the site. Your doing an awesome job on this. It's very inspiring to Sandie and I. Keep up the excellent work. :) Best wishes, Scott Biggs Sandie Taperek
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3/21/2003
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Robert
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Water winter wonderland rules!!!
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