tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.comments2023-11-24T07:31:06.204-08:00nailhednailhedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07339834717269186348noreply@blogger.comBlogger1140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-32224491520529403002023-11-22T18:32:36.412-08:002023-11-22T18:32:36.412-08:00Noah, do you remember me. I remember all those nam...Noah, do you remember me. I remember all those names. Hope you're doing good. John Dumbecknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-28951075845664413022023-11-22T18:29:00.174-08:002023-11-22T18:29:00.174-08:00I remember Shultz, Davenport, Kenneth & Ronald...I remember Shultz, Davenport, Kenneth & Ronald Addy. Was best friends with Ronald Addy. He left before the 8th grade. John Dumbecknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-77888964995847590922023-11-22T18:21:46.115-08:002023-11-22T18:21:46.115-08:00Do you remember John Dumbeck? Do you remember John Dumbeck? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-34761704478464119622023-11-22T18:17:36.665-08:002023-11-22T18:17:36.665-08:00Hi. If I remember correctly, Eddie was a little gu...Hi. If I remember correctly, Eddie was a little guy & he wore glasses. I went to his house a couple of times. He lived not far from the train station on Michigan & Vernor. We were juvenile delinquents and I won't say anything more on that subject.. John Dumbecknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-2696498262916983442023-11-22T17:34:19.456-08:002023-11-22T17:34:19.456-08:00Peter H. I remember you. I think you played footba...Peter H. I remember you. I think you played football: fullback or running back? Do you remember Paul Wright, Clifford Reynolds, Ronald Addy, Vince Camarda, Bruce Hartley, Bruno Hinojosa? I've read some disturbing statements about Mr. Longo. I am totally surprised. Finding that hard to believe. Now there was an assistant coach (who I won't name) who tried with me and I told Longo & John Dumbecknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-91889666650483701382023-11-22T16:29:18.928-08:002023-11-22T16:29:18.928-08:00Hello to all former residents of the beanery. I w...Hello to all former residents of the beanery. I was there from 57-65 & I remember we got to go to the Detroit Auto show (had to wear our dress blues to promote the <br /> school. On one show, a boy named Alfred Astle was being interviewed by a TV station and they asked about about the things he liked & disliked about theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-37815535151449634422023-11-20T16:57:28.736-08:002023-11-20T16:57:28.736-08:00Mackenzie, the Might Mack was a beautiful building...Mackenzie, the Might Mack was a beautiful building. I see the auditorium, the music room. The choral room where I sang amongst the altos. <br /><br />There was a music teacher named Mr. Carrington. I cannot remember all the students but we had some BAAADDDD MUSICIANS up in the Mighty Mack. The talent shows and the musical programs were absolutely legendary. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-56138051715274347382023-11-11T15:53:46.948-08:002023-11-11T15:53:46.948-08:00I'd be interested in it, as my grandfather Jam...I'd be interested in it, as my grandfather James O'Donnell co-founded the companyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-69533137027640663982023-11-06T14:48:17.986-08:002023-11-06T14:48:17.986-08:00What a great article! Your pictures were amazing...What a great article! Your pictures were amazing and just gorgeous Fall Colors! Very descriptive and gave a lot of interesting background on the area and that railway. Something had come across my FB page concerning the topic ... but that page was just hyper-riddled with ads and popups and stuff. Plus, yours is far more in-depth and much better writing style! The photos are amazing!Kim Hagenhttps://www.facebook.com/kim.hagen.79noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-23620178197507795782023-11-02T10:09:45.045-07:002023-11-02T10:09:45.045-07:00I was there when they clos ed in 2007,my experienc...I was there when they clos ed in 2007,my experience there was not bad at all, I came there from Huron valley, that place was the worst!! Although we bought froze to death it was still better than Huron valley, and the food was delicious , looking at these pictures brings back a lot of memories. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-82181725140028818112023-10-28T11:01:23.471-07:002023-10-28T11:01:23.471-07:00I remember you. My name is Richard Knight. Was in ...I remember you. My name is Richard Knight. Was in St Francis 67 thru 1970. I remember you were a good fighter and stuck up for me a few times. Call me 269 769-6365Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-14091709250194850872023-10-14T17:46:53.704-07:002023-10-14T17:46:53.704-07:00P.S. The area south of the Tireman bridge over th...P.S. The area south of the Tireman bridge over the Rouge River between Spinoza and Outer Drive became a forbidden zone for the kids of the neighborhood. This was because, for whatever reason, that area of the river was used as a dumping ground for dead bodies. We knew at that time that the city was in decline. It is a shame what has become of the park. It used to be a treasure with so many Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-84055086111399266502023-10-14T17:41:36.548-07:002023-10-14T17:41:36.548-07:00Your comments regarding the Police stables were in...Your comments regarding the Police stables were interesting. My father used to stop by and chat with the cops and pet the horses every once in awhile. However, my point in mentioning the area is that to the east of the toboggan hill along the crest of the valley before you got to Spinoza Drive was a hidden Police Rifle/Gun Range. It was positioned so that no one wandering around down there Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-68053544236343113702023-10-14T17:41:15.133-07:002023-10-14T17:41:15.133-07:00Hello and thank you for such an excellent historic...Hello and thank you for such an excellent historical recollection of Rouge Park's history.<br />I grew up on Braile and my parent's property ran west from the street right into the park, albeit up to the 40 foot cliff that separated the park from Frishkorn's Parkdale Subdivision, where we lived. Given the close proximity, right out the back door and down the hill, I, as well as the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-72866394608660887632023-10-14T14:59:17.752-07:002023-10-14T14:59:17.752-07:00My grandfather, Edward Francis Roberts, was the fi...My grandfather, Edward Francis Roberts, was the first vice president of manufacturing for Packard Cars. Not sure what year but he built a home on Keelson Dr. across from The Aichlers. They’re home had a boat well built under the house with access to the canal and a garage under the house from the road for the car. My grandparents had four daughters two of which lived in the Detroit area for many Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-51619131813116512982023-10-07T23:09:32.458-07:002023-10-07T23:09:32.458-07:00The six photographs that follow the interior of th...The six photographs that follow the interior of the log cabin are not Coats Grove.I'm not sure if you identified them as such, but Coats Grove, a station on the C.K.&S.R.R., is at the extreme northwest of Castleton Township (Coats Grove straddles four townships). <br /><br />The school and church in the pictures with a bright, blue sky are at Martin's Corners. The school ceased to goggomobilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-9761471475164003032023-10-06T08:18:27.135-07:002023-10-06T08:18:27.135-07:00Do the names Bruce or Wayne ring a bell to you? Th...Do the names Bruce or Wayne ring a bell to you? They are still there. Wayne is head of the training department and used to be a CCW. Bruce is still there as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-81998488949100553252023-10-06T08:15:05.525-07:002023-10-06T08:15:05.525-07:00Ive worked at Hawthorn for a number of years. It i...Ive worked at Hawthorn for a number of years. It is currently being torn down in preparation of the new Psychiatric Hospital that will combine Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital and Hawthorn Center. Although Hawthorb aka Hellthorn has had nothing but negative stories in the news, some of us truly bust our asses off and care for the kids. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-23279170854803630762023-10-01T20:47:13.531-07:002023-10-01T20:47:13.531-07:00The Railroad Branch Y was on the northwest corner ...The Railroad Branch Y was on the northwest corner of John Kronk and Livernois. <br /><br />John Kronk was one part of my dad's secret shortcuts from Livonia to the Timken Axle plant at Fort and Clark (long before expressways). Being a kid in the back seat of a '61 Ford, I had little to do but look out of the windows. To me (back then) John Kronk was like one of those drive-thru animal goggomobilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-89769836336459354212023-09-19T14:44:27.847-07:002023-09-19T14:44:27.847-07:00I had spent 2 summer Camps at PBSR. I made Eagle s...I had spent 2 summer Camps at PBSR. I made Eagle scout in the Spring of 1970 in my Troop in Grayling. I was asked later that spring if I wanted to work at PBSR. I did that summer and it was a great tume even if I did run into Poison Oak. It is sad to see how run down the camp has begun. That last summer before I went to work to Glenn's Market was such fun.<br /> I remember doing the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-44250266380579546462023-09-13T19:30:53.653-07:002023-09-13T19:30:53.653-07:00I grew up on Dale, near the corner of West Chicago...I grew up on Dale, near the corner of West Chicago and Telegraph. I spent a LOT of time at that Nature Center as a kid - it was one of my favorite places. I always wondered what happened to it (it doesn't show up on Google Maps). It's too bad they let that place go - it was so cool. I also remember going ice skating in the park, right next to the river (we weren't allowed to skate on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-70350735956281373552023-09-03T19:01:43.131-07:002023-09-03T19:01:43.131-07:00And Dna proven fact. I am the great great grand so...And Dna proven fact. I am the great great grand son of Mr. Walker. And I am alive and live in Indiana. My grandmother was his granddaughter. Names Brandon Link I am Juanita walker grand son Wanda walker is my mother andpeche island and walkerville can know the truth the warner blood is stillhere and live in winamac Indiana as Brandon Joseph link. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-18432710213181190462023-09-03T12:38:55.335-07:002023-09-03T12:38:55.335-07:00Born and raised there, in the 50s, thru early 70s,...Born and raised there, in the 50s, thru early 70s, absolutely the best neighborhood, for kids to grow up in, it was more of a village than neighborhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-66270393125924680962023-08-23T13:01:14.060-07:002023-08-23T13:01:14.060-07:00Do any of you recall ever being sexually abused by...Do any of you recall ever being sexually abused by any of the nuns (or others) working at there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6147255226831235255.post-43472479945089253902023-08-23T11:31:04.976-07:002023-08-23T11:31:04.976-07:00The horse was a quarter horse the last of the farm...The horse was a quarter horse the last of the farms horses we had to put her to sleep she dyed with her head on by lap . I did bury her there, sad day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com