May 26, 2015 – OLD STONE SCHOOL 1962 – 1977-Part 4
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 It’s no surprise to us that so many people ask about the one-room, stone building located at the southeast corner of South Boulevard and Adams Road. In a modern city...
May 25, 2015 – The History of Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2015 The tradition of placing flowers on the graves of deceased soldiers originated long ago but gained special significance in the Unites States following the Civil War. The Grand Army of...
May 24, 2015 – The Father of the Cell Phone
Sunday, May 24, 2015 Until 1973 people carried change in their pockets and made phone calls from pay phones when they were away from their home or office. But in 1973, Dr. Martin Cooper,...
May 23, 2015 – Today’s Oakland/Troy Airport provides “executive” air services right in the city
Saturday, May 23, 2015 Do you ever wonder where the airplanes you see coming in low over Crooks Road or Coolidge Highway are planning to land? Those planes may be carrying business travelers, tourists...
May 22, 2015 – From Church Key to Pull Tab: Opening beer and pop cans
Friday, May 22, 2015 Beer and soda pop were originally sold in glass bottles. The first flat-topped beer can was marketed on January 24, 1935. Clicquot Club Ginger Ale was probably the first soda...
May 21, 2015 – Salute Our Fallen Veterans at the City Of Troy Memorial Day Observance
Thursday, May 21, 2015 As many prepare for the first camping trip or barbeque of the summer season, we ask our readers to consider the following opportunity in Troy to salute those who...
May 20, 2015 – Number 54– Steve McCatty
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Steve McCatty was born in Detroit in 1954, but grew up in Troy and graduated from Troy High School in 1972. A tough and talented athlete, McCatty was an All-League,...
May 19, 2015 – Troy opened the city’s new community center in April 2002…do you know where it is?
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Many who have lived or worked in Troy for a few decades think of the building at 3179 Livernois Road as the old Troy High School, and more recent arrivals...
May 18, 2015 – Old Stone School, 1856 – 1962
Monday, May 18, 2015 The Troy Historic Village 365 Project will focus on the Old Stone School each Monday in May. These stories were researched and written by Linda Anger. Last week (see May...
May 17, 2015 – The Cabin
Sunday, May 17, 2015 The cabin at the Troy Historic Village is the only historic building on the site that was relocated from another community. It was built along Stewart Road in Frenchtown Township...
May 16, 2015 – Two Troy residents graduate as members of Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine’s Charter Class
Saturday, May 16, 2015 They both lived in Troy and had numerous mutual friends, but they went to different high schools and never met. They interviewed for admission to the first class of Oakland...
May 15, 2015 – Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine proudly graduates its charter class
Friday, May 15, 2015 May 15, 2015 is a proud day for the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB), as members of the school’s charter class receive their medical degrees. The charter...
May 14, 2015 – Northfield Hills- Part 2
Thursday, May 14, 2015 Yesterday and today’s 365 stories recount the development of residential housing and the office and commercial developments known as Northfield Hills. In 1970 Chrysler Realty sold 1,100 acres of...
May 13, 2015 – Northfield Hills- Part 1
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Today and tomorrow’s 365 stories recount the development of residential housing and the office and commercial developments known as Northfield Hills. In 1957 Chrysler Corporation purchased 1,800 acres of...