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Here are some useful links to some other great web sites with historical information about Michigan
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Remembering Silver Beach - http://www.rememberingsilverbeach.com/
Amazing site on Silver Beach Amusement Park - a must see!
Ultimate Rollercoaster - https://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/
The definitive online destination for Roller Coasters, Theme Parks and Thrill Rides for more than 12 years.
Lee's Bob-Lo Steamers - http://www.boblosteamers.com/
Fantastic site on the Bob-Lo boats and the island itself.
Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club - https://www.marfc.org/
Great site on Michigan Auto Racing, tons of great information.
Al Blixt Auto Racing History - https://alblixtracinghistory.typepad.com/
Tribute site for Al (Ace) Blixt, who photographed and wrote about auto racing in the midwest from the 1920's to the 1950's.
Hot Rods of Dearborn - http://thehotrodsofdearborn.com/
Great site on Hot Rod History
Old Delray - http://www.old-delray.com/
Great site on the old Delray section of Southwest Detroit
DetroitMemories.com - http://www.detroitmemories.com
Great site on Detroit by Eileen Trombley Glick
Detroit Yes - https://www.detroityes.com/mb/atdasd_headlines.php
Fantastic site on the ruins of Detroit.
Detroit Pix - https://www.angelfire.com/de2/detroitpix/
Another cool site on Detroit.
Capri Drive-In Coldwater - http://www.capridrivein.com/
The most amazing drive-in ever, running since 1964
Pines Theater Houghton Lake - http://www.pinestheater.com/
Simply amazing theater up north, has to be seen to be believed
Sun Theater Williamston - https://www.williamstonsun.com/
Site for a great little downtown theater
Ideal Theater Clare - http://www.idealtheatre.com/
Gorgeous downtowner in Clare
Penn Theater - http://www.penntheatre.com/
The great Penn Theater web site, open again and doing well
Broadway Theater Mt. Pleasant - https://www.friendsofthebroadway.org/
Great old deco downtowner with a rich history
Sun Theater Grand Ledge - http://www.grandledgesun.com/
Site for a the theater in downtown Grand Ledge
Elk Rapids Cinema - http://www.elkrapidscinema.com/
Vintage downtowner up north!
Firebird Theater Sandusky - https://www.firebirdtheater.com/
A nice new theater with a nod toward the classic venue
Strand Theater Sturgis - http://www.strand4.com/
Nice downtown theater in southwest Michigan
Garrett Popcorn - https://www.garrettpopcorn.com/
Great site featuring the movie goers favorite snack!
Historical Interest
Fox Island - http://www.southfox.org/
Great site on the Fox Island Lighthouse
Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields - http://www.airfields-freeman.com/index.htm
Very cool site on abandoned airfields around the country.
Cold War Museum - https://coldwar.org/Default.asp
Tons of information on the Cold War era here.
The Street Rod Resource Page - https://www.lelandwest.com/street-rod-resource-page.cfm
Each individual has a favorite make and model, but all of the vehicles are admired and appreciated. The tradition will continue to live on for boys and girls, men and women. Street rodding is here to stay.
Klassic Arcade - http://www.klassicarcade.com/
The web site for a class arcade in Gobles, Michigan
Michigans Historical Markers - http://www.michmarkers.com
Great site featuring Michigan's historical markers
Detroit Kids Show - http://www.detroitkidshow.com/
Very cool site featuing vintage Detroit area kids TV shows and personalities.
Michigan Related Sites
Michigan Postal History - http://postmarks.grandmaraismichigan.com/
Postmarks From the Past is dedicated to writing about and preserving Michigan postal history, in particular those post offices which have closed.
The Original Sleeping Bear Dunes Park - https://sites.google.com/site/savetheglpa/
We are simply gathering information and trying to raise awareness about the first entrance to the Stocking Scenic Drive--the original Sleeping Bear Dunes Park.
Henry Ford Museum - https://www.thehenryford.org/
The granddaddy of them all in Dearborn
Theater Information and History
Rivest's Ultimate List of Movie Theaters - https://movie-theatre.org/
Good comprehensive information on theaters all over the US and Canada
Detroit Movie Palaces - http://www.detroitmoviepalaces.com/
Great site on Detroit Theaters
Cinema Tour - https://www.cinematour.com/main.php
Good site on theatres world-wide, some good pics and information on Michigan sites.
Cinema Treasures - http://www.cinematreasures.org
Good site on theatres in general, some drive-in material too.
Road Trip 62 - https://www.roadtrip62.com/
Great site on historic road trips, US-23 in particular
Lost Indiana - https://lostindiana.net/
Cool site on abandoned sites in Indiana
High Desert Drifters - http://www.ghosttownexplorer.com/
A comprehensive site about CA and NV ghost towns.
Lost and Found Ohio - http://www.lostandfoundohio.com/
Another great site on Ohios ruins and urban exploration.