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An Early Look at Zilwaukee Township & Village
“Zilwaukee Township comprised at its organization, Jan. 20, 1854, all the land within its present limits, together with a large tract on...

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Apr 20, 20202 min read


The Academy of Music
"The need for a first-class opera house was long recognized, and in 1883 the Academy of Music Company was organized and a new brick...

Castle Museum
Apr 17, 20202 min read



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Apr 13, 20201 min read


The Early History of United Way of Saginaw County
Over the last few weeks, we have focused on sites and structures that define our community; however, these are a brick and mortar...

Castle Museum
Apr 8, 20202 min read


A Tale of Two Lobbies
On February 17, 1935, The Saginaw News headline stated, "U.S. Officials Meet Civic Leaders, Agree on Proposal for Remodeling of Present...

Castle Museum
Apr 6, 20201 min read


"The Finest (Bank) in the State of Michigan"
"The standing of every community is to a certain degree based upon the soundness of its banking institutions, and the progress made...

Castle Museum
Apr 3, 20202 min read


A Chunk of Glass
At first glance, this chunk of glass and seemingly unrelated photographs may seem to be a desperate attempt at curatorial show and tell....

Castle Museum
Mar 30, 20202 min read


Castle Museum President Speaks with WNEM TV5
President/CEO Jonathan Webb discusses the new Smithsonian traveling exhibit, "The Way We Worked" that is now on display at the Castle...

Castle Museum
Feb 21, 20201 min read


Smithsonian Exhibit Coming to the Castle Museum
SAGINAW, Mich. –Work and the workplace have gone through enormous changes between the mid-19th century, when 60 percent of Americans made...

Castle Museum
Feb 3, 20202 min read
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