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historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1SNG_the-broadway-bridge_Union-City-MI.html
The first Broadway Bridge was constructed of wood in 1835. It was replaced with a steel structure in 1876. One of the largest bridges in Branch Co., it was washed out in the flood of 1908. Many locals who had been observing the floodwaters below narrowly es…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1SNG_the-broadway-bridge_Union-City-MI.html
The first Broadway Bridge was constructed of wood in 1835. It was replaced with a steel structure in 1876. One of the largest bridges in Branch Co., it was washed out in the flood of 1908. Many locals who had been observing the floodwaters below narrowly es…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1SNH_caille-richards-company_Union-City-MI.html
The Blue Star Veteran's Park Memorial up and to the left was once the site of one of Union City's most important industries. Established in 1901, Caille Richards Co. was part of a large international company with headquarters in Detroit and branches through…
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The Blue Star Veteran's Park Memorial up and to the left was once the site of one of Union City's most important industries. Established in 1901, Caille Richards Co. was part of a large international company with headquarters in Detroit and branches through…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1SNI_first-fire-hall_Union-City-MI.html
In 1872, the Village Council made an appropriation of $1500 to purchase the first fire fighting equipment, a hand fire engine hose cart and 500 ft. of hose. The engine was christened "The St. Joseph" and a 43 member volunteer department was organi…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1SNI_first-fire-hall_Union-City-MI.html
In 1872, the Village Council made an appropriation of $1500 to purchase the first fire fighting equipment, a hand fire engine hose cart and 500 ft. of hose. The engine was christened "The St. Joseph" and a 43 member volunteer department was organi…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1SNJ_union-of-the-rivers_Union-City-MI.html
At this point the Coldwater and St. Joe Rivers join, creating their namesake "Union" City. In the late 1820s a road surveying party following the Washtenaw Indian Trail that later became M-60 stumbled upon this junction and returned giving a glowi…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1SNJ_union-of-the-rivers_Union-City-MI.html
At this point the Coldwater and St. Joe Rivers join, creating their namesake "Union" City. In the late 1820s a road surveying party following the Washtenaw Indian Trail that later became M-60 stumbled upon this junction and returned giving a glowi…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1SNP_randall-dam-start-of-millrace_Union-City-MI.html
Early surveying parties sent out
on the Washtenaw trail, which
became M-60, took back glowing accounts of the potential for
water power at the junction of the two rivers and this quick stretch named the Coldwater Rapids.
The first race was construct…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1SNP_randall-dam-start-of-millrace_Union-City-MI.html
Early surveying parties sent out
on the Washtenaw trail, which
became M-60, took back glowing accounts of the potential for
water power at the junction of the two rivers and this quick stretch named the Coldwater Rapids.
The first race was construct…