Muskegon History And Beyond With The Lakeshore Museum Center

Today's episode takes newspaper stories from the 1880s , eye witness accounts, and testimony to piece together what happened to John Guild and how he ended up dead. This episode will put you in the role of detective to see what you think happened to Guild and who if anyone was responsible for his passing, in a story that made national headlines and local history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In the early 1900s Bluffton started to attract performers from all around the United States. These performers eventually formed an actors colony as a summer retreat along the shoreline. Two of those who made Muskegon their home were acrobatics/dancers/animal trainers Samaroff and Sonia who brought their 4 legged friends. Listen in the learn about this amazing duo. For a video of their act check out this clip on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zlz6hT3dzk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Our episode today takes us back to our very first episode on the Amazon building in downtown Muskegon, by examining a different aspect of that company. Listen in to learn how the building was constructed and what from, and learn about what they produced, how they made it, and just how much was created. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Early in the morning on March 17, 1930 an explosion rocks downtown Muskegon. It is discovered that a bomb has gone off at the Regent Theater, but why was the theater targeted, by whom, and did it have any connection to other bombings in the state. Join us today to learn the answers to these questions and uncover a tumultuous time in our past. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Today learn about the history of Kaydon. A specialty ball bearing production company that has its origins in war, but whose products today go far beyond Muskegon Counties borders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The Muskegon Motorcycle Club has been around for over 100 years. On our episode today learn about the history of the motorcycle, the clubs founders and members, and various activities of the club including the Mt. Garfield Hill Climb. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The Maring Wire Company, later known as Anaconda Wire was formed by Albert Maring. Maring began the company after he designed a new enameling machine to cover wires with insulation. This company would continue to produce insulated wires to be used in electronics and motors until the 1980s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

James Balbirnie long served as an undertaker in Muskegon, before turning his gaze to politics becoming Mayor of Muskegon. While in office Balbirnie would meet his end in a harrowing assassination right outside his home in broad daylight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Pinchtown received its name from being pinched between two towns, Muskegon and Lakeside. This small community long shared the border of Ruddiman Creek with Lakeside, but as the City of Muskegon expanded it was squeezed on the other side as well. It maintained its streak of independence though even when the City of Muskegon annex Lakeside in 1889, effectively surrounding it with the City of Muskegon. This proud community would eventually join the city in 1895 but always maintained a unique identify. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

2023 marks the 150th anniversary of the Muskegon Fire Department. In honor of that we are looking back into some of the history of the department and talking about our Fire Barn Museum which opens this year on May 1. To learn more about this topic visit the Fire Barn Museum and keep your eye out for some events this year celebrating this anniversary. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

They swim, they crawl, they want your blood. Leeches may be one of the larger fears for all of us swimmers, but at many points in time a leech bite is just what the doctor ordered. On our episode today we trace the long, strange, and fascinating history of leeches and their connection with humans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

With a quick look around Muskegon you will come across the name Charles Hackley several times, and for good reason. The lumberbaron donated much of his wealth to Muskegon and he was a popular figure. However what you will not come across anymore is the steamer that bore the name Hackley. On our episode today we look back at history of the ship that would take Hackley's name and its fascinating past.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Nellie B. Chisholm holds the unique position as being the first female elected to any position in Muskegon County. She was elected as County School Board Superintendent in 1907 and stayed in this position for the next 28 years. She also in her life served as a teacher and principle and was involved in many organizations. She dedicated her life to education and the well being of children in Muskegon County. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

While the sawmills get all the industrial glory for early Muskegon, none of these mills would have been able to operate long without support business such as The Muskegon Boiler Works. The boiler works provided crucial repair service to keep these sawmills running and built new equipment for many of the businesses and homes that would come afterwards. The company would at its height be constructing massive boilers throughout the United States and stayed in business until the 1980s.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Hockey has a long history in Muskegon County, from backyard pond games to championship professional teams. On our episode today we look at the introduction of hockey to the area and follow its story up to Muskegon's present hockey teams.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Brunswick has long been synonymous with bowling and setting the standard in that sport, but over the companies history they have produced a variety of products. Many of these products were designed and created right here in Muskegon, which for a long time was its production hub. Today we get a strike looking into the history of this long lived company.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The West Michigan Dock and Market Corporation, known commonly as the Mart Dock had its start in the Great Depression. This project helped bring jobs to the area and would become a trading hub and entertainment center for Muskegon. Today the dock still functions in downtown Muskegon for shipping and trade but also hosts the LST 393 and Port City Princess.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Join us as we look back at the history of the Chase Hackley Piano Company and the role it played in Muskegon's past.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Our episode today takes a look at the two Shaw named companies located in Muskegon, Shaw-Walker and Shaw Electric Crane Company. We will also look into the backstory of their unrelated founders Arch Wilkinson Shaw and Alton Shaw.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

On the podcast today we look at the history of Muskegon's Opera House and its origins with the Temperance Movement.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support