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Back to SearchDetroit's Historic Bowling Alley & Trailblazing Aviator | August 1
Episode 1611
In 1913, John Bauer and Irv Giese opened The Garden Bowl, a 10-lane bowling alley on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. It has become America's oldest conti…
8 months ago
GM Hits NYSE & Treaty with Ottawa, Chippewa| July 31
Season 1 Episode 1610
On this day in 1911, GM became the first auto stock on the NYSE. And in 1855, a treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa set land reserves and pensions, l…
8 months, 1 week ago
Hoffa Vanishes & Charter Schools Approved| July 30
Season 1 Episode 1609
On this day in 1975, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared, sparking decades of mystery. And in 1997, Michigan's Supreme Court cleared the way for charter schools …
8 months, 1 week ago
GM Buys Cadillac & Ford’s Failed Start| July 29
Season 1 Episode 1608
On this day in 1909, GM bought Cadillac for $4.5 million. Born from Henry Ford’s failed company, Cadillac soon became a cornerstone of GM’s growing a…
8 months, 1 week ago
Detroit Riot Ends & Change Begins| July 28
Season 1 Episode 1607
On this day in 1967, the Detroit riot ended after five days of violence, leaving 43 dead. It sparked major political change, paving the way for leade…
8 months, 1 week ago
Morality Laws & Michigan’s First Quake Shakes| July 27
Season 1 Episode 1606
On this day in 1818, Detroit passed a morality law allowing public whippings. In 1934, Michigan issued its first old-age pension checks. And in 1980,…
8 months, 1 week ago
Lorna Gray’s Debut & Grand Rapids Log Jam| July 26
Season 1 Episode 1605
On this day in 1917, actress Lorna Gray was born in Grand Rapids. And in 1883, a massive log jam on the Grand River damaged train bridges in the hear…
8 months, 1 week ago
Busing Ruling & Michigan’s First Ombudsman| July 25
Season 1 Episode 1604
On this day in 1974, the Supreme Court sided with Gov. Milliken on Detroit’s busing case, fueling white flight. And in 1966, Michigan named its first…
8 months, 1 week ago
Hydropower Launch & Krone’s Racing Firsts| July 24
Season 1 Episode 1603
On this day in 1880, the world’s first hydroelectric plant began in Grand Rapids. And in 1963, trailblazing jockey Julie Krone was born in Benton Har…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Detroit Riot Erupts & National Guard Called In| July 23
Season 1 Episode 1602
On this day in 1967, a police raid sparked the Detroit riot—one of the deadliest in U.S. history. Lasting 8 days, it led to 43 deaths, 7,000 arrests,…
8 months, 2 weeks ago