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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…
10 months, 1 week 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…
10 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 …
10 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…
10 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…
10 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,…
10 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…
10 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…
10 months, 2 weeks 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…
10 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,…
10 months, 2 weeks ago