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A Restored Church and New Ceiling – First Congregational Church
“Members of First Congregational Church, 403 S. Jefferson, return to their restored sanctuary at 11 a.m. Sunday. For many it will be...
kellison71
Oct 19, 20244 min read


Art Lewis and the Art of Listening
This week’s recipe is both seasonal – spiced cider - and topical – especially if you follow our Saturday Artifact Posts. Also, it is...
kellison71
Oct 12, 20243 min read


Paul Olvera – Building Businesses
A small brick building on West Genesee - today it houses a phone repair shop - connects us with the rich diversity of Saginaw’s heritage....
kellison71
Oct 4, 20244 min read


The Schust Bakery Becomes A Sunshine Plant
About 1882, Henry Schust, a Swiss immigrant, purchased a neighborhood bakery on Lapeer Street. By the early twentieth century, the...
kellison71
Sep 27, 20245 min read


The State Street Kroger Store: A Wonderland of Food
When Kroger opened its store at 3430 State Street, advertising proudly proclaimed: ”Kroger Takes Another Mighty Step in Saginaw’s Great...
kellison71
Sep 22, 20244 min read


Cold War Bites: Fallout Shelter Cuisine
In honor of the new Spies and Space: Toys of the Cold War exhibit that opened in Centennial Hall yesterday, the Castle Test Kitchen has...
kellison71
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Back to The Yukon
“A new eating place known as the Yukon was opened Saturday at 4860 State by two war veterans, Robert J. Gilson, 813 South 12th and...
kellison71
Sep 8, 20244 min read


Miss Florence Wells: Arthur Hill High School at the Center
“The banquet given last night at St. John’s Guild house by the juniors of the High school to the seniors was a perfect success.” “Miss...
kellison71
Aug 30, 20243 min read


All Things Connected: Mrs. Christ Dill’s Rolled Oatmeal Cookies, Reuben Dill and the Arthur Hill Horn
“At the conclusion of the banquet, the horn made its appearance. Russell Spaulding carrying (sic) it to the steps of the school annex...
kellison71
Aug 24, 20244 min read
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