Muskegon History And Beyond With The Lakeshore Museum Center

Filling a unique triangular slice of land in downtown Muskegon, the Flat Iron Building was position in an ideal place. Listen in as we talk about the history of the creation of this building and its later demolition.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Today's episode dives into the tumultuous life of one of Charles Hackley's grandsons, Leigh "Hack" Smith. This episodes looks both at the highs and lows in his life and how he helped carry on the Hackley legacy in Muskegon and abroad.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In part 2 of our story on White Lake we examine the history of clean up in White Lake and the various groups and organizations responsible for the effort.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In part 1 of our story on White Lake we examine the history of several industries in the White Lake area and how they impacted the lake and local environment. In part 2 we will focus on the clean up effort the revitalized White Lake and restored it to some of its former glory.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Reverend Archibald Hadden served First Congregational Church in Muskegon for 28 years. However this was just a part of his life. Hadden would also be a city commissioner, mayor, president of Hackley Hospital, serve on the committee for the Hackley Park statues, and argue for the creation of playgrounds in Muskegon. The Reverend was well respected in Muskegon and on our episode today we will dive into why.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Our podcast episode today will be a little different. Instead of focusing on a specific topic, place, or person, we are going to do a broad episode to cover the history of lumbering in the area. Lumbering was vital to the development of the area and Michigan as a whole, and on today's episode we are going to explain exactly how lumbering was done.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

In part two of a history of Hoffmaster Park, Wendy interviews long time naturalist Elizabeth Tillman about her time at Hoffmaster and the changes she has seen to the park over the years.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

In this episode staff member Wendy interviews her father Charles DeWitt and her Uncle Feller about their experiences growing up near Norton Township Park which would later become Hoffmaster State Park. The duo shares stories of their time in the park and the changes they have seen to it over the years.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

On today's special episode in partnership with the Michigan Irish Music Festival and their Hackley Hooley event on September 18th, we take a look at the history of the most famous Irishmen to call Muskegon home, Thomas Hume. Business partner to Charles Hackley, Thomas Hume would in his life acquire millions, much of which was given back to the community of Muskegon. We will also be releasing a podcast on the history of Irish settlers in Muskegon County so make sure to check that episode out too.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

On today's special episode in partnership with the Michigan Irish Music Festival and their Hackley Hooley event on September 18th, we take a look at the history of Irish settlers in Muskegon County and some of their contributions to our past. Please make sure to also listen to our episode on Irishmen Thomas Hume and his life story.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-horn/support

Today's podcast is off to the races as we examine the history of The Muskegon Race Course and one of its most famous competitors who went on to win great fame Red Rhone.  Image Credit: M-Live Audio Credits: 1989 Balmoral Park RED RHONE Randy Edmunds Author: Harnessdom, uploaded August 6th, 2016 URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuGYbzeH2Zo 1989 Sportsmans Park RED RHONE Open Handicap Trot Author: Harness Racing History- The Lost Videos URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LERqLw6QfU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

The Pomona or Fruitport Pavilion was once one of the most popular attractions in Muskegon County. This dance hall saw many famous musicians play on the shores of Spring Lake including Louis Armstrong and Lawrence Welk among others. Tragically the pavilion would burn down in 1963 and would never be rebuilt ending an era in Fruitport.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

George McCoy may have been one of Muskegon Counties most interesting criminals and was always in trouble with the law. From shooting Charles Hackley's brother Porter, to shooting at the sheriff, and all his various escapes from prison, McCoy's story fills a book of broken laws and prison sentences. In our episode today we try to piece together the story of his life of crime.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Lawrence Hogan was a Muskegon County resident who may have set the record for the amount of time spent in court. From lawsuits over farm animals, to cases of assault, to the argument with a neighbor that got him bitten and in the hospital with tetanus. Lawrence Hogan certainly knew his way around the court room. Join us to listen about his legal experiences and get insight into the daily activities of a Muskegon County resident.     --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Electricity is so vital to our lives today that it is hard for us to imagine a world without it. As vital as it is today when electricity was first introduced it take awhile before it gained in popularity and wide spread use. On our episode today we trace the ups and down of early electricity in Muskegon.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

On September 6, 1901 President William McKinley was shot while visiting the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. He would later die from these wounds and the nation began the process of grieving. Charles Hackley, a supporter of McKinley would after his death donate funds for the creation of a statue of the martyred president. Today's episode covers McKinley's life and the story of how his statue came to be erected in Muskegon.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

Starting as Central Paper, the paper mill in Muskegon had many names and a long history to match it. Central Paper ended up being located in Muskegon partially because of a glance at a map, from this fortuitous glance it grew to be a leading industry in town and saw many ups and downs in business. In the past years this large complex has been torn down, but its legacy still lives on in Muskegon.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

While the name evergreen fits today, Evergreen Cemetery was not always a beautiful and peaceful resting place. In our episode today we look at the history behind the creation of this cemetery and how it turned into the final resting place for many of Muskegon's most famous residents.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

On today's podcast we moooove in a different direction as we examine the stories of several farmers and their cows that ended up becoming embroiled in legal disputes or news headlines. Find out the stories behind who the rightful owner of the doomed cow was, who/what poisoned Mr Potters cows, and was there a cow disease on the loose in eastern Muskegon County?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support

At 4:00am on October 29, 1919 the worst naval disaster in Muskegon's history occurred when the steamer Muskegon  crashed into the pier of the Muskegon Channel and sank taking many lives with it. On today's podcast we examine what led to that moment and what came after for those involved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-horn/support