Jan. 7, 2015 – Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 On January 7, 1955 Marian Anderson became the first African American to perform at the New York Metropolitan Opera. One of our nation’s most gifted contraltos, Ms. Anderson...
Jan. 6, 2015 – 1955 Headlines
1955 Headlines Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 How did what was going on in Troy fit in with events in the rest of the United States? To give us a quick look at what the...
Jan. 5, 2015 – Rotary hosts Snowmobile Races
Rotarians make snow for the annual snowmobile derby Rotary hosts Snowmobile Races Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 During the 1970s the Troy Rotarians held an annual Southeast Michigan Snowmobile Derby at Boulan Park to raise...
Jan. 4, 2015 – G Mennen Williams
G Mennen Williams Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 G. Mennen Williams, Michigan’s popular governor from 1948- 1960, is remembered for his impressive...
Jan. 3, 2015 – How good were the “good ‘ol days?”
How good were the “good ‘ol days?” Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 How good were the good old days? Between January 1950 and June 1956 the minimum wage...
Jan. 2, 2015 – Water critical as Troy Grew
Water critical as Troy Grew Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 Rural Troy Township began to change as more Detroiters joined the exodus from the city to the suburbs. Oakland County’s population increased by nearly 300,000...
The 365 Project – Jan. 1, 2015 & Intro
Welcome to 365 Stories. On December 12, 1955 Troy Township was incorporated as the City of Troy. A great deal has changed in our local community, the State of Michigan, our country and the...
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