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: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 06 October 2023; Hits: 392

ALBION’S STREET NUMBERING SYSTEM

Have you ever wondered how Albion’s addresses were originally numbered and laid out? Before 1889, our address numbers started with a “1” or “2” at the Cass/Superior intersection, depending upon which side of the street you lived on.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 29 September 2023; Hits: 495

ALBION 100 YEARS AGO—OCTOBER 1923

We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” October 2, 1923: “City Considering Water Meters. At last evening’s regular session of the City Council

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 22 September 2023; Hits: 434

ABSTRACT OF TITLE ON MECHANIC STREET

I sometimes get calls from people wanting to know the history of their house. You can go to old city directories and look up your address in the street directory portion to find out who was living there in a particular year. If your address number doesn’t appear, it probably means your house wasn’t built yet.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 15 September 2023; Hits: 373

ST. JOHN’s CATHOLIC CHURCH CELEBRATES 150 YEARS

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the 1873 erection of the first St. John’s Catholic Church building here in Albion. It’s not too often that a milestone like this is achieved in our town. We congratulate them and know that the September 24 celebration from noon to 4 pm. will be a gala event. Make plans to attend if you can. Here is a history of the church, written in 1932 by Fr. Joseph V. Coyle in the Milestones and Memories book, page 133. Enjoy!

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 08 September 2023; Hits: 184

ALBION 100 YEARS AGO—SEPTEMBER 1923

This coming Saturday September 16 yours truly will operate my Albion history booth at the Festival of the Forks in front of the former City Bank & Trust Company building. Be sure and stop by and see what I’ve got! There will be Albion High School yearbooks, Albion city directories, and other materials available. I’ll see you there!

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 01 September 2023; Hits: 183

THE UNION STEEL STOVE MOUNTERS LOCAL No. 67

Last week in this column we featured the history of the original union at the Albion Malleable Iron Company. This week we are presenting an early history of the union at Union Steel Products, another major Albion employer at one time. This was written in 1942. Enjoy!

: Karie Watson; Albion Historical Notebook; 25 August 2023; Hits: 220

Parenting Toward Positive Environmental Impact

Many of the lifelong habits children develop originate at home, and protecting the environment is no exception. Kids learn best by modeling the behaviors of the grownups in their lives, so leading by example and involving kids in your own sustainable habits is a simple way to start good habits young. If you’re looking for ways to make sustainability a bigger priority for your household and family, consider these environmentally friendly ideas.

: Karie Watson; Albion Historical Notebook; 25 August 2023; Hits: 261

DIY Tips for Installing Decorative Crown Molding

If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to dress up a room in your home, crown molding can be a simple way to add elegance and class with minimal investment. This step-by-step guide can show you how to create a striking design element in your home.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 25 August 2023; Hits: 375

THE ORIGINAL UNION AT THE MALLEABLE

As we celebrate the upcoming Labor Day in a week, we are reminded of the long struggles in the 1930s which resulted in our local factories becoming unionized.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 18 August 2023; Hits: 402

ALBION 100 YEARS AGO—AUGUST 1923

We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” August 3, 1923: “The National Savings Investment Company, an organization in which influential colored citizens of the state are interested, will open a branch office in Albion at 113 W. Porter St.”

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 28 July 2023; Hits: 223

STOLEN DIAMONDS AND THE ALBION TO CHARLOTTE RAILROAD, Part Two.

Continuing from last week, the article concluded: “While in this city posing as capitalists, Mr. Mindeman boarded with Mr. and Mrs. Lacey and he still owes a bill there of $39 for board. There is also a rumor that he will be asked to explain the absence of a gold watch which was taken from the Lacey home.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 21 July 2023; Hits: 465

STOLEN DIAMONDS AND THE ALBION TO CHARLOTTE RAILROAD, Part One.

In the late 1890s, interested investors in southern Michigan made plans for the construction of a "northwest railroad," running from Albion, northwards to past Duck Lake, then to Charlotte in Eaton County. The right-of-way was acquired and the bed was prepared, ready for the rails to be laid. There are still faint traces of the right-of-way today at various points. Announcements were made in 1898 and subsequent years that funding had been obtained, and that the railroad would "soon be built" as a regular steam locomotive line. The rails were never laid, however, but with the bed already having been prepared, the dream of an Albion-Charlotte railroad did not die.