tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18216477155778932272011-10-20T04:32:02.254-04:00Ravenna Area Historical Society BlogHighlights of the history of the local area, pioneer families, Cemetery stones, historical happenings from 1849 to present. If you have suggestions, or something you would like to see posted on the blog please contact me [Holly] at email address: ravhist@live.com, feedback welcome.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.comBlogger891100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-60689410948817196442010-12-25T06:00:00.003-05:002010-12-25T06:00:04.123-05:00Merry Christmas !!vintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum circa early 1900'sclick on photo for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-29863636988181471732010-12-19T06:00:00.002-05:002010-12-19T06:00:00.203-05:00Ready for the WorldPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewWhat time frame is this?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-4589683962059614222010-12-05T06:00:00.002-05:002010-12-05T06:00:01.765-05:00Where would she go?Photo Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewOn photo- Rippen or Rippey -- MuskegonHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-35407399442040373742010-11-21T06:00:00.001-05:002010-11-21T06:00:04.684-05:00Family AffairPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewAbout photo: Reed-- Shelby, MichHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-52517125344448504062010-11-07T06:00:00.004-05:002010-11-07T06:00:00.784-05:00Sunday postPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewNo known information about this photo. Based on the glasses and hair...1920's?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-26169702962235035382010-11-03T06:00:00.001-04:002010-11-03T06:00:04.800-04:00Wordless Wednesdayvintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum circa 1914click on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-67092902210457321722010-10-24T06:00:00.001-04:002010-10-24T06:00:02.722-04:00You Have My HeartPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewNo known information about this photo, does anyone recognize the time frame based on clothing?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-85369059554949656192010-10-10T06:00:00.001-04:002010-10-10T06:00:01.571-04:00Little Bundle of JoyPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewNo known information about this photoBoy or girl? Is that crocheted lace I see? Does anyone know the era?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-71556953001393824672010-10-01T06:00:00.001-04:002010-10-01T06:00:08.720-04:00Harvest Time, or not...vintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum circa 1911click on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-13444430727326232932010-09-26T06:00:00.001-04:002010-09-26T06:00:07.351-04:00Gibson GirlPhoto Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewOn photo:Noble [?] 81 Canal St Grand Rapids MichIs this know as the Gibson Girl era with the hair in a bun and the high neck collar? circa 1900-1920?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-33890435385613677432010-09-12T06:00:00.001-04:002010-09-12T06:00:04.267-04:00Young ManPhoto Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewPhoto by Wm Hall, Cadillac MichHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-73724756883761384492010-09-01T06:00:00.002-04:002010-09-01T06:00:01.398-04:00Wordless Wednesdayvintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum, unknown date and locationclick on photo for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-56355787062250865232010-08-22T06:00:00.001-04:002010-08-22T06:00:05.632-04:00Could they be your grandparents?Photo Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan- click on photo for larger viewWho is this couple? Where did they live? When was this taken?Stamped on photo- Woodard Grand RapidsHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-33371798101892110982010-08-19T06:00:00.003-04:002010-08-19T06:00:04.980-04:00Pioneer Family: Abbott FamilyChapter excerpts from the book, “Abbott History, From New England to Ontario Canada and Beyond” by Clint Abbott. Copyright Clint Abbott, 2010 All Rights Reserved (published with permission)Chapter 5 David Abbott – West Michigan to Crowley, LouisianaDavid Abbott is the fifth in line of William and Abigail’s children. He was born August 15th, 1824 in the Point Pelee, Ontario Canada area. David Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-32000361053517031872010-08-19T05:45:00.001-04:002010-08-19T20:41:18.499-04:00ALSO SEE POSTS UNDER LABEL: CASNOVIA TOWNSHIP (MAPS) CLICK ON THE MAP FOR A LARGER VIEWHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-13637185427668766612010-08-08T06:00:00.001-04:002010-08-08T06:00:07.388-04:00Do you know me?Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan- click on photo for larger view.Wm McComb [Photographer]Muskegon, MichiganWhat era is this photo? There are no identifying markers on this photo.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-40919493438262204202010-08-01T06:00:00.002-04:002010-08-01T06:00:03.935-04:00Muskegon Harborvintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum circa early 1900'sclick on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-9744647387910787582010-07-25T06:48:00.002-04:002010-07-25T06:48:00.576-04:00Dude on a farmPhoto copyright Ravenna Museum Ravenna Michigan-click on photo for larger viewNo known informationHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-89277997685884811632010-07-11T06:46:00.001-04:002010-07-11T06:46:01.074-04:00Spirited YouthPhoto copyright Ravenna Museum Ravenna MichiganHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-13923030404512102852010-07-04T06:00:00.003-04:002010-07-26T22:13:48.032-04:00Summer DaysPlease check out a great site regarding the old Theatre Pavilion:Actors Colony at Blufftonvintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum circa early 1900's ~~ click on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-76555176020901955922010-06-27T06:37:00.003-04:002010-06-27T06:37:00.549-04:00Young GirlPhotgrapher: Aurthur G Gillette 33 35 Monroe St GRAND RAPIDS MICHHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-51381342804343337762010-06-13T06:34:00.001-04:002010-06-13T06:34:00.703-04:00Heading to the fieldPhoto copyright Ravenna Museum Ravenna Michigan-click on photo for larger viewNo known information.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-58247075506484840812010-06-01T06:00:00.001-04:002010-06-01T06:00:03.563-04:00Long ago...vintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum c early 1900's, no postmark on card. click on photo for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-62997680232441305392010-05-31T06:00:00.004-04:002010-05-31T09:01:20.243-04:00Memorial Day - ObservanceMemorial Day is a day observed to honor those who died while in service for the U.S. Military, commemorated by decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers.Originally called Decoration Day, the observance started shortly after the Civil War. The first official observance was on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery where flowers were placed on the graves of both Union and Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-34500047793579684192010-05-27T22:47:00.003-04:002010-05-27T23:16:51.641-04:00Ravenna Activities Memorial WeekendMay 29th and May 31st- Ravenna Annual Youth Group Rummage and Bake Sale @ Ravenna Baptist Church on Blackmer Rd. Proceeds go to High School students/ summer trip to SEMP in Chicago.May 30th-The Ravenna American Legion Honor Guard will have a gun salute at St. Catherine Cemetery from 1:00-1:30pm, then to Moorland Cemetery on Laketon Road,followed by Seamen Cemetery on Canada Road and Hilton Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-62685588112766747542010-05-23T06:30:00.001-04:002010-05-23T06:30:00.220-04:00My Brother, My SisterPhoto copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan-click on photo for larger viewOr perhaps...cousins?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-29021864808343188772010-05-09T06:00:00.001-04:002010-05-09T06:00:01.916-04:00Where to My Dear?Photo copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan- click on photo for larger viewWas this couple going somewhere special? Or was this merely a photo for prosperity? They look like a wealthy couple. What time frame might this be?I just can't make out the photographers stamp, can you?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-7619558139292620472010-05-01T06:00:00.003-04:002010-05-18T20:24:07.619-04:00From Ravenna...vintage postcard, Ravenna Museum collection-circa 1910click on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-75238357281973863452010-04-26T06:00:00.002-04:002010-04-26T18:08:14.478-04:00Memories of the MastodonRavenna Times Wednesday August 27, 1969Transcribed by Holly SpencerOriginal caption: MOORLAND’S MASTODON... Native to this area thousands of years ago, when the Wisconsin Glacier covered portions of Michigan, these giant mammals went searching for vegetation on which to feed as the glacier melted. This melting left large areas of swampy land, and many mastodons sank into the ooze and quicksand Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-35031155880376339802010-04-25T06:00:00.003-04:002010-04-25T09:14:57.735-04:00Out in the FieldPhoto copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan-click on photo for larger view~Sure I'll stop for a photo. I am guessing sometime around the end of July judging the height of the corn...give or take a couple of weeks! You know knee high by the forth of July...is generally true here..give or take a good or bad season.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-43139034721724294302010-04-22T06:00:00.006-04:002010-04-22T19:21:49.799-04:00Mammoth SoldSource: Muskegon Chronicle Thursday October 20, 1904Transcribed (sic) by Holly Spencer MAMMOTH AT LAST SOLDGrand Rapids School Board Gets It.Compromises with Moorland Farmer for $300FIND IS MUCH MORE VALUBALE THAN WAS SUPPOSED“Greatest Specimen in America, “ Says Director Sargent-Bones of a Prehistoric Cow Now in Sight of Diggers.Grand Rapids, Mich., October 20, - A meeting in special session theHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-10208123322803452172010-04-18T09:55:00.006-04:002010-04-18T13:00:43.701-04:00Monster in the BogSource:Muskegon Chronicle, Thursday September 15, 1904. P7 C3Transcribed by Holly Spencer August 08, 2009GO TO A MUSEUMBONES OF MAMMOTH SOLDMoorland Farmer Disposes of His Prehistoric Relic- Grand Rapids Museum Gets a Bargain.The Kent County Scientific institute of Grand Rapids has secured for its museum the bone of the mammoth that were discovered last week on the farm of C.L. McKay in Moorland Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-67564448888283887982010-04-11T06:00:00.002-04:002010-04-11T06:00:00.663-04:00Little boy Big bowPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna MichiganWhat time frame might this be? the only identifying information is: M.C.Dey, Portrait and Crayon Artist, 98 Monroe St, Grand Rapids Mi, over peoples savings bank.I can't even imagine a boy would like being dressed like that even for the time!Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-49103577464974727382010-04-04T06:00:00.001-04:002010-04-04T06:00:02.482-04:00Happy Eastervintage postcard, Ravenna Museum collection circa early 1900's ~~ click on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-6944329713713949272010-03-21T06:00:00.002-04:002010-03-21T11:45:25.312-04:00Who am I?Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan-click on photo for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-42166689066740108302010-03-17T06:00:00.003-04:002010-03-17T06:00:06.756-04:00Happy Saint Patrick's Day!Vintage post card, Ravenna Museum collectionHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-36433356203475983332010-03-07T17:48:00.007-05:002010-03-21T13:15:01.068-04:00Who are we?photo copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan-click on photo for larger viewThe Ravenna Museum has received several photos over the years, some are unidentified. We will showcase the unidentified photos periodically. Feel free to comment on time frame, and if by chance you know the persons and or places, please let us know!Here is the first, I don't think that this is a Ravenna building, it Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-52861370238661957322010-02-22T06:00:00.000-05:002010-02-22T06:00:01.536-05:00Wish You Were Herevintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum c early 1900'sclick on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-30415732167031946972010-01-10T08:00:00.000-05:002010-01-10T08:00:00.749-05:00SPANKED BY WIFEJust thought this was funny-click on article for larger view to readMuskegon Daily Chronicle May 16, 1890 p1 c3Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-39023741575434598582010-01-09T00:01:00.003-05:002010-02-21T11:06:33.140-05:00Just Like the Hatfields and McCoys...Have you ever had a disagreement over something with your neighbor? Did it get heated? Just HOW HEATED was it?Muskegon Daily Chronicle November 18, 1902 p2 c2OVER LINE FENCE-----------RAVENNA FURNISHES SOME EXCITEMENT- A SHOOTING SCRAPE- NO DAMAGE.Ravenna, Mich., November 18- Mrs, Fred Dingle, living five miles southwest of Ravenna, came to Ravenna early this morning and notified the authorities Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-50924146069303901732010-01-05T06:00:00.000-05:002010-01-05T06:00:03.163-05:00Tombstone Tuesday, David StaffordHow unfortunate when a stone's inscription has disappeared with time. Two David Stafford's are listed in the cemetery records, literally buried near one another. I think I see what looks like an 8 but cannot be sure--and well that doesn't help! Stafford, David Clinton, d. Mar 12, 1867, age: 21 daysStafford, David, d. Oct 26, 1872, age: 8 yearsHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-25091745770622829122010-01-04T19:27:00.004-05:002010-01-04T19:37:15.264-05:00Ravenna Station nearly destroyed by fireApril 29, 1904 Grand Rapids PressPUSHED THE CAR AWAYRavenna Station narrowly Escapes Destruction by Fire(Special to The Evening Press.)Ravenna, April 29.- A box car filled with merchandise, standing in the rear of the Grand Rapids & Indiana station here, caught fire last night and the station itself was saved only by men who by main strength pushed the blazing car into the open. The car and its Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-41529881208009302172009-12-29T06:00:00.002-05:002009-12-29T06:00:06.224-05:00Tombstone Tuesday, Charles AckermanCharles B. Ackerman, son of Sanford J. Ackerman and Christena J. BunnellBorn January 5, 1861 Ohio Died December 18, 1915 Illinois bur Ravenna Cemetery, Ravenna MichiganThe following biography from:A HISTORY OF Northern Michigan AND ITS PEOPLE BY PERRY F. POWERS Assisted by H. G. CUTLER Editor of the Lewis Publishing CompanyILLUSTRATED VOLUME III 1912 THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANYCHICAGO pages Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-29588641040917696102009-11-10T00:06:00.001-05:002009-11-10T00:06:00.141-05:00Tombstone Tuesday, Sanford & Christena AckermanRavenna Cemetery, Ravenna Michigan.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-40632862002452460502009-11-10T00:05:00.003-05:002009-11-10T00:05:01.040-05:00Pioneer FamilyThis is the first in what I hope are many submissions to 'Pioneer Family'. I was recently contacted by Scott Ackerman requesting some information. I then contacted another Ackerman descedent, Kathy Farrell and we researched this family from there. Here is the first pioneer family post. If you have a pioneer family you would like to see posted please contact me at the above email address.The Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-58938069450078684632009-11-07T11:23:00.005-05:002009-11-07T11:38:23.955-05:00RelicRavenna News dated March 14, 1904Over 100 years ago this article appeared in the Ravenna News, about an old almanac dated 1823 which at the time was some 81 years old. One hundred and eighty six years later,where did this almanac disappear to? The articles written 105 years ago in the Ravenna News that would have been relics themselves by now, were likely destroyed in a fire which took much of Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-20916358115321332662009-11-02T09:31:00.003-05:002009-11-02T09:39:57.513-05:00History of Muskegon County, MichiganThe Muskegon County Genealogical Society introduces their new book HISTORY OF MUSKEGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN VOL. 1Take a look and buy YOUR copy today!! See link above-Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-37892176236490831112009-10-29T00:01:00.002-04:002009-10-29T11:33:41.619-04:00Editorial RamblesEDITORIAL RAMBLES- THE MUSKEGON JOURNAL, AUGUST 12, 1879 RAVENNA PIONEER BUSINESS COMMUNITY(Originally Transcribed & Submitted by Sharon L. Miller to the Ravenna Area Historical Society)We made a hurried visit to Ravenna and Casnovia last week and were much pleased by the signs of thrift everywheremanifest at these villages. They are both situated in the midst of a fine farm county from which Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-80451197670957609282009-10-27T00:01:00.001-04:002009-10-27T00:01:01.047-04:00Tombstone Tuesday, Olliver H. WilliamsOlliver H. Williams was born April 18, 1800 in Connecticut to parents Oliver and Mary Williams.He married Mehetable W. b 1810, and later settled in the town of Vernon, Aurora County New York. Here, children Mary E., Emily L., Morgan P., John A. and Joseph A. all born in New York, resided with their parents, Olliver and Mehetable. The family was moved to Ravenna, Michigan to 160 acres in the SE Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-25516677232986048202009-10-11T17:43:00.017-04:002009-10-11T18:13:45.578-04:00The Bridge On Main Street, It Will Be History; Final EpisodeMy, oh my am I late with this editorial! Sometimes life gets in the way of fun! I had to work and was unable to attend ‘opening ceremony’ of the bridge on Tuesday September 1, 2009. Yes, over a month ago, please forgive me!The ceremony began with the acknowledgments of the contributors for funding, building and the current seated public officials being memorialized on a plaque at the bridge. A Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-56204345416533804812009-09-07T10:14:00.002-04:002009-09-07T10:16:58.894-04:00The Library of Michigan, It will be HistoryPlease take a few short minutes to read and sign this petition to save the Library of MichiganGenealogists Support for Library of MichiganHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-83998459313663762462009-09-07T00:01:00.002-04:002009-09-07T00:01:01.608-04:00Ravenna Museum Open Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 4:30pmor by Appointment call President, Maryde Housler at 231-853-2400Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-9198479112550076532009-09-04T00:01:00.005-04:002010-09-13T21:59:30.352-04:00Stampede in Ravenna !!Grand Rapids Press December 17, 1904, Grand Rapids, Michigan:CROWD IN A PANIC******Ravenna Playhouse the Scene of a Wild Stampede.******Large Barn in the Neighborhood Burned and Light Reflected on Windows.******(Special to the Evening Press.)Ravenna. Dec. 17- The large frame barn of Fred H. Brown, on the outskirts of this town, burned to the ground last night, making a tremendous blaze. There Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-38594327437597800022009-08-24T01:00:00.001-04:002010-02-21T21:39:44.934-05:00Homecoming, 1950: updateclick on photo for larger viewFrom the 1951 Ravenna High School Yearbook, Ravenna MuseumOctober 27, 1950 was the first Ravenna Homecoming with a Homecoming Queen and Court. I made all efforts to go through the book to no avail....I cannot find the girls names mentioned! Can anyone help provide the names of these young ladies?There was no Homecoming King yet.Back in March I was trying to find Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-6492539545324591472009-08-23T10:12:00.010-04:002009-08-23T11:05:00.693-04:00Libraries of Michigan, It Will Be HistoryAgain, Please friends the time is NOW to let our legislators know that dismatling, and dissolving the Library of Michigan is a HUGE mistake!!Libraries around the state risk losing funding as well, and services will be eliminated if the state cuts the budget to them.See this page [link below] on where to voice your opinion, they need to hear us NOW!!Michigan Library Association, Advocacy & Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-57139484745284365572009-08-23T00:01:00.002-04:002009-08-23T00:01:00.636-04:00Ravenna Museum Open Wednesdays From 2:00pm to 4:30 pm or by Appointment call President, Maryde Housler @ 231-853-2400Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-55435811645274568462009-08-21T00:10:00.008-04:002010-02-21T11:03:46.735-05:00Store is Robbed !! photo pre 1900 Conklin & Easton StorePhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna MichiganSTORE IS ROBBED------------BURGLARS BUSY AT RAVENNA------------Plunder from General Store of Conklin & Easton Carried Away, Supposedly in Wagon.------------The village of Ravenna was visited by burglars Sunday night. The general store of Conklin & Easton was entered and several hundred dollars worth of goods Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-76974224201828541272009-08-16T11:26:00.005-04:002010-02-21T11:04:11.240-05:00Lightning Strikes!Last weekend we had a pretty wild thunderstorm with straight line winds clocked at 70-75 mph. We stood on the porch {covered} and watched it all go by. Alot of damage in the area with trees down, property damage and electricity out widespread in Western Lower Michigan, and it made me think of this which I recently found....STRUCK HER IN HEELRavenna Woman Will Recover From a Lightning Shock.(Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-12441271466757000342009-08-08T15:04:00.003-04:002009-09-07T10:20:18.047-04:00It Will Be History, Library of MichiganEvery now and then I will be posting under the title "IT WILL BE HISTORY". The posts will be about current events that may perhaps make the history book somewhere someday, or remain in the memories of us that think history.My first post was going to be on a different subject in a couple of weeks, it now will be second. I found the following subject to compelling to wait. ~~[ORIGINALLY DATED Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-29800186063768161802009-06-17T21:45:00.001-04:002009-06-17T21:47:14.195-04:00VacationTaking a mini vacation for a spell, will be back with posts in July.Sorry for the gap.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-43162360145040809042009-06-01T01:00:00.004-04:002010-09-13T22:00:30.383-04:00Mappy Monday, Slocum's Grove- Casnovia TwpThe Village of Slocum's Grove located in the southwest corner of Casnovia Twp in Section 30, was platted in 1888. Today several houses remain here, but any sign of businesses are long gone.map source: Muskegon County Register of DeedsHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-88477551907133405602009-05-28T19:43:00.000-04:002009-05-28T22:51:55.800-04:00Remembering RheaRHEA DOROTHY (SULLIVAN) MILLER11/29/09 – 1/01/09 Rhea Dorothy (Sullivan) Miller was born November 29, 1909, daughter of William Francis and Edith Bertha (Fromholz) Sullivan, in the small town of Ravenna, Michigan. She had two older brothers, William (Willy) and Glenn, and a younger sister, Maxine. They all preceded her in death. There, she grew up with a wonderful family life. Her father Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-38151641304139723552009-05-25T09:12:00.004-04:002009-05-25T09:22:41.928-04:00Civil War Monument click on photo for larger view" IN MEMORY OF THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865-----------ERECTED BY THE CITIZENS OF RAVENNA AND SURROUNDING COUNTRY 1912"Funds for the gray granite statue were raised by the Women's Relief Corps and the Ladies' Monument Club in 1912, both were local Ravenna groups.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-27377294252769872792009-05-25T01:00:00.002-04:002010-09-13T22:04:21.874-04:00Mappy Monday, Casnovia Township, Muskegon County 1877Business Notices of 1877, Casnovia Twp:Township of CasnoviaAbbott, David..Manufr of Hard and Soft wood Lumber, Shingles & e., at Slocum’s Grove. Depot, at Casnovia. Bills titled at short notice. Also, genl Farmer, sec 20Bettis J. T.. Genl Farmer, sec 32Cole J.F.. Small Fruit grower and Gardener. Also, Deputy Sheriff, sec 12Cox L. M... Genl Farmer and Dealer in stock, sec 32Fraligh C.W... Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-35104677686862583842009-05-21T20:57:00.004-04:002009-05-21T21:22:45.332-04:00Memorial Day in Ravenna, May 25 2009MEMORIAL DAY May 25, 2009The annual Memorial Day Parade in Ravenna will start at 10:00 am, from the American Legion Hall on Conklin Street, down Stafford Street to Main Street ending at the Main Street 'Bridge'...well that is where the bridge once was! A gun salute, toss of the wreath and a overhead plane 'flyby' by Fred Riplo will take place at the bridge location. From there it will continue Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-88384578505951365002009-05-04T01:00:00.002-04:002010-02-21T11:01:14.678-05:00Mappy Monday, Moorland twp map 1877Business Notices: 1877Township of MoorlandAverill Daniel. . Genl Farmer, sec 35Bower, J.A. . Genl Farmer, sec 31Bowen Anson . . Genl Farmer, sec 13Beckwith S. . Genl Farmer, sec 1Chadwick Charles D. . Genl Farmer, sec 27Deering James. . Genl Farmer. Also, Carpenter and Joiner, sec 34Fish John. . Genl Farmer, sec 35Hancock Wheeler. . Genl Farmer: making Hay and Stock growing a specialty, sec Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-81578379947269312852009-04-27T01:00:00.004-04:002010-02-21T11:01:14.679-05:00Mappy Monday, Village of Moorland- Moorland Twp.Click on map for larger viewThis map indicating the plotting of a village to be established in Moorland twp c 1889. This brainchild was never fully realized and is all but gone today. Peck Street and First Street still exist, with perhaps only 1 original house and not many other houses at all today, there are no businesses located there. This village was plotted in section 28 of Moorland Twp justHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-53438107013717146952009-04-26T15:23:00.006-04:002009-10-11T18:16:41.644-04:00It Will Be History, The Bridge On Main Street...Part 2 Rain DelayRain, Rain, Rain...Now I know we need a good rainfall in the spring...but an ocean of water all at once isn't what we wished for! Water is accumulating everywhere, with virtually nowhere left to go. Flood warnings for Muskegon County are now out [not unusual for the area with heavy rains] Rain has been hammering down since Saturday and we expect more rain through Tuesday with potential for a day Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-49743958159150294042009-04-21T01:00:00.000-04:002009-04-21T01:00:00.634-04:00Tombstone Tuesday, Oscar SmithStones in Bennett Cemetery, Chester Twp Ottawa Co MichiganRavenna News Feb 26, 1904Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-74413410044491598312009-04-20T01:00:00.000-04:002010-02-21T11:01:14.680-05:00Ravenna Township 1864From the book: Map of the Counties of Ottawa & Muskegon and part of Allegan. Samuel Geil Publisher, Philadelphia 1864Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-4705386888053925412009-04-16T01:01:00.002-04:002009-04-19T09:17:10.102-04:00Ravenna High SchoolRavenna High School circa 1920-30Corner of Stafford Street & Thomas StreetWhat is the year of the newest car parked in front of the school?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-78289418316239221102009-04-16T01:00:00.000-04:002010-02-21T21:39:44.935-05:00Ravenna Homecoming the 50'sHomecoming Oct 1955, Yearbook 1956- aboveHomecoming October 1958, Yearbook 1959 click on images for larger viewUnfortunetly, many yearbooks in the 50's did not mention the names of the Homecoming queen and king and court. Do you recognise any of these folks? Time to dust off your 1950's decade yearbooks as the following years have missing names for Homecoming courts:Yearbooks: Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-20573008661510202932009-04-14T01:05:00.003-04:002009-04-15T20:04:10.005-04:00Tombstone Tuesday, Jospeh ScholesStone in Ravenna Cemetery, Ravenna MichiganJoseph Scholes October 26, 1825 - July 13, 1884Jospeph Scholes was born in England in 1825. Joseph was a Civil War Veteran. He was a farmer with 80 acres in the NE quarter of section 8 in Ravenna twp, and per the 1877 map settled there in 1865 on Moorland Road just south of Heights Ravenna Road, know long ago as Muskegon Street.On the 1860, June 23rd Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-70810665506050190162009-03-26T01:00:00.003-04:002009-03-26T20:09:02.050-04:00War Ration BooksI would like to see a little interaction on this post! I know of and have heard about war ration books and stamps, but know nothing about them first hand. I would like to hear from anyone who has experienced them first hand and can tell me how they were used, and what you may remember about using them.Artifact courtesy of Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-27777177428244485332009-03-25T20:57:00.010-04:002009-10-12T11:12:18.203-04:00It Will Be History, The Bridge On Main Street Part Ithe early 1900's bridge on Main Street aboveOn blog intro- wooden bridge circa 1800'sThe bridge on Main Street over Crockery Creek has gone through many changes over the years....over MANY, MANY years. From a Wooden bridge in the 1800's to a iron/ steel covered bridge in the early 1900's and finally a concrete bridge built in 1940. It is time once again for change.I came home from work on Monday Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-19623017583531853302009-03-24T01:00:00.004-04:002011-05-22T15:02:14.417-04:00Tombstone Tuesday, Eva SnowdinStones in Ravenna Cemetery, Ravenna Michiganclick on images for larger viewingRavenna Times October 17, 1919Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-30255459651753312452009-03-23T20:11:00.010-04:002010-09-13T22:01:08.398-04:00Mappy Monday, 1866 Alberts & Enos Subdivision Ravenna VillageSometimes on a Monday I will feature a map of the Ravenna area...the area also consisting of surrounding townships which all were a part of the community.This is the 1866 Village of Ravenna map focusing on the Alberts & Enos Subdivision, within the perimeters of Thomas Street[east] to Stafford Street[north] to John Street[west] to Adams Street[south], Adams now known as Crockery Creek Drive. ThisHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-60188196079533451582009-03-22T01:00:00.001-04:002010-02-21T21:40:35.374-05:00Somber Sunday, Mad Bull AttacksRavenna News; August 12, 1904 p1 c 3click on article for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-80697660191303980592009-03-17T06:00:00.004-04:002009-03-21T10:44:29.672-04:00Tombstone Tuesday, Isabelle Davids Ravenna Cemetery, Ravenna MichiganIsabelle Davids b. 21 December 1827 d. 16 December 1856 aged 28y 11m 26dI was intrigued by this stone because it has endured 152 years of facing the westerly winds, winter weather and blazing sun and doesn't seem to be as worn down as others. It is located in the Old Cemetery.Isabelle [Wright]Davids was born 1827 in England. She was the wife of Joseph Davids b Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-16578103157326483312009-03-15T12:14:00.013-04:002010-02-21T21:40:35.375-05:00Somber Sunday, schoolmate diesRavennaTimes April 18, 1919 p1 c3 click on articles & photo for larger viewEnid Moore a young high school girl died on April 14, 1919 at age 14. No grief counselors for her classmates like we have today, they relied on family, church and each other.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-30966818815540602362009-03-10T20:00:00.012-04:002009-03-15T10:04:08.014-04:00Tombstone Tuesday, George ScholesI thought this was a pretty family stoneStones: Ravenna Cemetery, Ravenna MichiganGeorge Scholes January 24, 1856 - April 10, 1919Ravenna Times April 18, 1919 p1 c4[click on obit to read]Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-52652216686839308602009-03-08T15:21:00.008-04:002009-03-09T10:11:43.215-04:00Thanks for the plug...Ravenna History Computer Blog EstablishedBy Larry Darcy The Ravenna Historical Society,in conjunction with the Ravenna Area Historical Museum, now has a computer blog. My kids weren’t available to tell me the difference between a blog and a website. Anyway, Holly Spencer has started a very impressive blog at http://Ravennahistory.blogspot.com This site has some very nice pictures from early Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-18999337462519375732009-03-02T21:54:00.007-05:002009-03-15T10:04:34.241-04:00Tombstone Tuesday, Marion HigginsStone: Ravenna Cemetery, Ravenna MichiganMarion Henry Higgins 1844-1900Marion Henry Higgins was born August 2, 1844 in Ohio to parents Henry Higgins & Lucinda Miller. He lived in Mayfield Township, Cuyohoga County Ohio with his parents and siblings Murray, Ervin, Solomon, Miranda, Salinda, Rosina and Ella per 1860 census.He married Chloe E. Dean daughter of Arnold Dean & Lucy Harger in Ohio. As Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-43301036275733154902009-02-28T22:23:00.011-05:002010-09-13T22:01:56.894-04:00RAVENNA BURNED!MUSKEGON DAILY CHRONICLETHURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1900RAVENNA BURNED---------------Half the Business Portion is in Ashes---------------Fire Originated in Baranowski's Saloon Building---------------Marion Higgins, Landlord of Ravenna House, is Killed---------------Flames Spept Away Ten Business Places and Two Dwellings--Seven Families Unhoused--List of Losses and Insurance---------------From our own Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-86043974794033825762009-02-24T19:27:00.013-05:002009-03-15T10:05:04.358-04:00Tombstone Tuesday, Charles StaufferStone: Ravenna Cemetery, Ravenna Michigan Stauffer/ Charles E./ 1866-1905Charles E. Stauffer b June 18, 1866 d June 6, 1905See: Ravenna Loses Prominent Citizen in Flood Ravenna News June 22, 1905 p1 c3-4Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-48607378127222517122009-02-14T15:19:00.006-05:002010-09-13T22:02:43.283-04:00Flood of June 1905, Ravenna's Crockery CreekFlood of June 5th, 1905The torrential rains on June 5th 1905 caused devastation throughout southwestern Michigan. Many lives were lost, buildings were destroyed and the railroad was brought to a halt in some areas. Bridges were washed away as the flood waters surged higher in the days following the rains.click on photo for larger viewingHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-82843440470704776822009-02-14T15:14:00.005-05:002010-02-21T21:41:42.751-05:00Ravenna Loses Prominent Citizen in Floodleft- Muskegon Daily Chronicle June 6, 1905 Pg 1 C 5click on article to enlarge to read Charles E. Stauffer was born in Ottawa County, Michigan June18, 1866 to Samuel Stauffer and Roxanne Wells. He grew up in Chester Township in Ottawa County Michigan, along with siblings Esther, Frank and Mabel per the 1880 census. Charles married Blanche Averill age 21 of Chester Twp., daughter of Horace Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-12491520476382767812009-02-08T12:24:00.001-05:002010-02-21T11:01:14.682-05:00Ravenna Township Map 1877Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-67572405928080385472009-02-08T12:13:00.001-05:002010-02-21T21:38:44.913-05:00Welcome to the Ravenna blogAnother Day; Another Blog.....This blog will be all about Ravenna Township, and the Village of Ravenna. Whatever is history, I will throw in. I have a lot of this and that right across the street, a ‘little’ time....and some crazy idea that I want to ‘blog it’. So lets see what I can find... For those not familiar with Ravenna, the township is now located in the County of Muskegon in Michigan.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com5