A History of Plank Roads, Stage Coaches & Barney's Tavern - Battle Creek, Michigan

[@sandraboyd7537]

Early in my life in Battle Creek to live in 2 different apartments in this building. As a fan of history, I read as much as I could about the Barney Tavern. I always thought it would be interesting to restore this building, however I know it would be quite expensive, and I have never seen pictures that would show how it was in the day. Thank you for sharing all of this history.

[@MichaelDelaware]

It really is a beautiful building.

[@ShlisaShell]

Wow fascinating. We're always wondering about these places, houses, and roads. We pass them weekly if not daily. Thank you so much!

[@joezeigler1064]

As the pioneers made their way west , they struggled up hills, & thru swamps. Imagine their tears of joy when they discovered I-.94’

[@bduff71]

Thank you Michael, great video

[@MichaelDelaware]

Thank you!

[@howlinhog]

Buddy of mine lives on Lawrence Rd between M37 and North ave. The area he lived in would heave every winter and turn into a depression that more than a few idiots would speed over to their out of control surprise. Well, that area was discovered to be filled with logs from the original builders of that road.

[@michaelderyder426]

Such amazing videos!

[@MichaelDelaware]

Thank you

[@johnmuncy4872]

Very interesting

[@readingwithsavannah314]

Can you do one on Lakeview square mall? It use to thrive and now it's all but dead. What happened to it. Thank you for all the great stories.

[@MichaelDelaware]

I will consider that. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@briandrake6881]

Does anyone know where the Dodge Brothers lived in Battle Creek? They lived here briefly before moving to Detroit (they were in Niles before that). Thanks.

[@MichaelDelaware]

I do not know where they lived, but I know where they worked. Upton & Brown Co.

[@briandrake6881]

@@MichaelDelaware I thought they lived, gone now, perhaps, about 478 South Washington-ish?

[@MichaelDelaware]

@@briandrake6881 I have not investigated.

[@trinaroe5132]

Um, I’m surprised as a Michigan history person at the mispronunciation of Ypsilanti. 😂 But to be fair most Michiganders don’t pronounce Battle Creek the same as old time Battle “crik” residents do. ☺️

[@LMOTO3130]

Ypsilanti is named after the Greek General… I’m Greek so there ya go.

[@MyMac]

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