The Rise and Fall of the Celery Capital | Kalamazoo's Bittersweet History | Southern Michigan

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@JeffLane-f7y
@JeffLane-f7y 11 ай бұрын
The Kalamazoo Central HS fight song includes the phrase “Celery City Michigan” in it.
@PacifierMusic
@PacifierMusic Жыл бұрын
My wife and I grew up in mid Michigan. My daughter was born there. We think Michigan is the greatest place on Earth. Thank you for providing such fascinating historical content about the state we all adore. You are both appreciated more than you know. Your vids allow us to travel back to the places we love. We’re coming back for retirement. See you then :)
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@jayneo8436
@jayneo8436 11 ай бұрын
I look forward to the Chuck and Poppins Michigan/historical lessons for the week. Love your channel👍🫶
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@tetraire3844
@tetraire3844 11 ай бұрын
Portage's Celery Flats were about 1/2 mile north of the park in the small area of low land along Westnedge Ave. That area is now covered with retail. In celery's glory days, Portage was very sparsely populated and the older celery production areas of K'zoo that stretched eastward near and along the south bank of the K'zoo River to the Comstock area greatly outproduced Portage. Portage as we see it today didn't start to happen until the mid to late 1960's when Portage incorporated as a city. At that time, that Grange stood along the RR track, about 100 yds west of Wolber's General Store (SE corner of Westnedge & Centre), about 1/2 mile south of the Celery Flats park. In those days the area was known as Portage Center. Hope this isn't TMI. Thanks for posting.
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
Nice! The old maps I could find didn't really provide much information. Thanks for filling us in.
@peterrudy766
@peterrudy766 11 ай бұрын
Good Stuff!
@Pancreaticdefect
@Pancreaticdefect Ай бұрын
Celery Flats had almost its entire population of trees removed by a tornado back in May. Its barely recognizable now.
@PracticalKen
@PracticalKen 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing another history adventure.
@evalinesanderson
@evalinesanderson Жыл бұрын
This is so cool! I had no idea about any of this. I love learning about the area from you two!
@mitchellholroyd2837
@mitchellholroyd2837 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for showcasing my home town.
@jlions72
@jlions72 11 ай бұрын
Love your history lessons you make for us and make it interesting to boot ..Great Job look forward to your next video Thanks for sharing
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@cecilberry71
@cecilberry71 11 ай бұрын
Wow grew up in Michigan n NEVER KNEW THIS! Thanks again for your channel n sharing
@freetimeoffshore3157
@freetimeoffshore3157 11 ай бұрын
I saw you had cheese dip at the start of the video along with carrots. Imlay city has grown carrots for a long time , muck fields are north of town along m 53. Nice historical videos!!
@HFarms1955
@HFarms1955 11 ай бұрын
Yet another AWESOME HISTORY LESSON FROM YOU TWO!!! Im so glad i found your channel a month ago!! You guys ROCK! Thanks again!!!
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
Rock on!
@nancyborden210
@nancyborden210 Жыл бұрын
Amazing! I take the old plank road right by Portage quite a bit. Looks like a great park!
@mrblaze8191
@mrblaze8191 Ай бұрын
I learned something every time I watch your videos and live here my whole life thanks for great videos
@dgm5617
@dgm5617 11 ай бұрын
From Kalamazoo and love Celery Flatts. Thank you for the history lesson!!
@rickahlberg7020
@rickahlberg7020 11 ай бұрын
I love the obscure historical facts you guys dig up! I'm a huge fan of Michigan history and whenever I watch or read your stories I'm captivated by your knowledge and delivery of these historical facts. Thank you for sharing!
@KUEHLKUEST
@KUEHLKUEST 11 ай бұрын
Someone say Party? We're game!! Very interesting to know about how different the celery was back then. J & C
@brandonmahoney6811
@brandonmahoney6811 11 ай бұрын
I found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have been binge watching ever since. Thank you for the videos.
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
Welcome Brandon! And thanks for watching!
@tedanderson3438
@tedanderson3438 11 ай бұрын
I lived on north side near the softball fields and was told from Mosel south to Patterson and Douglas east to the Kalamazoo R was all celery fields. The soil is rich black dirt I had wonderful gardens. A M Todd grew lots of mint in the area too and still produce lots of oil on Douglas ave, the neighborhood smelled minty fresh quite often
@jimlane2961
@jimlane2961 9 ай бұрын
That's all I was ever told as a child in the seventies that the north side of kalamazoo was nothing but celery fields back in the day
@tinman8518
@tinman8518 6 ай бұрын
Hey neighbor!! I grew up on Woodward Ave. and my back yard butted up to the lighted softball diamonds at the north end of Versluis-Dickinson ball fields. My Great-Grandfather came from The Netherlands in 1910 and settled on North Westnedge right next to where the U.S. 131 Business Loop comes through. He and his 12 children raised celery along Amsterdam Street. I lived down-wind from AM Todd, and I too, for 21 years until I married and moved away, enjoyed the mint aromas. I also remember hearing the sounds coming from the Douglas Drive-In Theater every night.
@tedanderson3438
@tedanderson3438 6 ай бұрын
​@@tinman8518l was told Amsterdam st where I lived(26yrs)was a trail between fields. To this day a scary narrow road. l left the area 4 yrs ago to return to my NE Mi roots but have fond memories of the wonderful neighbors in the Woo-Am-We neighborhood
@pmbair
@pmbair 11 ай бұрын
They used to grow celery in the muck bottom lands north of St. Johns Mi. where I grew up. The fields can be seen as you drive north from St. Johns on US 27.
@tobyhavaneese1557
@tobyhavaneese1557 11 ай бұрын
I didn’t know that. I knew they grew mint there. Interesting
@stephenrrose
@stephenrrose 11 ай бұрын
I lived 6 years in Portage Michigan along Westnedge. Then the earth movers came in, leveled out the farm land across the street and Crossroads Mall and shopping area was born. That's when we moved to Galesburg MI. Lived in Kalamazoo County. Never knew about the celery history! Nice mention of the Heated Bathrooms. We know that "History" TeeHee! Thanks for the unknown to me History walk and talk! I'm still always learning from you two! Thank you for the educational and entertaining videos!
@P.SeanCoady
@P.SeanCoady 11 ай бұрын
Very cool. If you throw a party I'll bring the celery..
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
We could do some sort of Celery-Con. . .
@lakesuperiorskywatchernatu9515
@lakesuperiorskywatchernatu9515 11 ай бұрын
Still celery juice was amazing in my health recovery during chemo.
@bobwilson7384
@bobwilson7384 11 ай бұрын
Wow! That area sure likes to move Barns and other buildings. In Hickory Corners, a short drive east of K-zoo, there is the Gilmore Collection. Cool old Barns full of cool old cars.
@lyleschull6516
@lyleschull6516 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the history lesson
@benjaminkrum9880
@benjaminkrum9880 11 ай бұрын
Interesting story! Fascinating Michigan history!
@jwright1253
@jwright1253 11 ай бұрын
Favorite place to walk
@BeccahMitten
@BeccahMitten 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for highlighting Kalamazoo
@robertharold2503
@robertharold2503 3 ай бұрын
I’m from portage..great home town
@jafinch78
@jafinch78 11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Gets me thinking AM Tod might be interesting as well, though not certain what's all around public. Paper and bog iron comes to mind historically as well. Nothing like the volume of celery I'm guessing. Interesting how the implements made were literally survival requirements usually at least at first for literal production and true development and not developing land fills.
@2011griz
@2011griz 11 ай бұрын
Grew up in Portage. My Grandfather raised celery right here in the 40's & 50's. Thanks for this video. Hey ... if you're seeing this ... any update on your Beer making? I've been watching, don't think i missed it.
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
The brewer that made Restless Viking Red just bought the brewery she started in Costa Rica. Since I drink whiskey and know very little about beer, it might be a little while. Though she is planning on consulting for the brewer. We'll try and keep you posted.
@2011griz
@2011griz 11 ай бұрын
@@RestlessViking Have done a bit of brewing myself in the past. I really enjoyed that show.
@janerkenbrack3373
@janerkenbrack3373 Жыл бұрын
Yes, there really is a Kalamazoo!
@kevinismawayoflife4660
@kevinismawayoflife4660 4 ай бұрын
You guys visited this spot at the right time. Celery Flats was wiped out by tornado about a month ago.
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 4 ай бұрын
We are there now. While the trees are flatten, it looks like all the buildings but the barn and amphitheater escaped damage
@cliffordfender1159
@cliffordfender1159 Ай бұрын
I'm a Portage boy, and recognize all those old buildings you're walking by. Many of them from before they were moved. Thanks for a great watch. Cheers !!
@theronnesbitt
@theronnesbitt 11 ай бұрын
Celery Party and a meet and greet!
@juliebauman3998
@juliebauman3998 11 ай бұрын
Born and raised in Portage. My family was in celery in Kalamazoo.
@daveevans7438
@daveevans7438 11 ай бұрын
My very first job ever was working the muck fields in Comstock MI...right alongg the Kzoo river.
@tonydugal5275
@tonydugal5275 18 күн бұрын
This Kalamazoo resident loves your history videos.
@kimcrawford21
@kimcrawford21 3 ай бұрын
Our Mother’s family (Schippers- Schippers Lane in Kalamazoo) was involved in celery production. Our Mother as a child sold celery door to door from a small wagon.
@burtrando1974
@burtrando1974 11 ай бұрын
We still have a lot of muck fields here in Byron Center.
@LadyYoop
@LadyYoop 11 ай бұрын
Holy wha...This is beyond cool...I love all your vids. You two are amazing! Thank you!
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
You're too kind!! ☺
@peggyhemenger8983
@peggyhemenger8983 11 ай бұрын
Wow, I had no idea, and I love celery--topped with peanut butter, cream cheese, hummus, or all by itself! I'm rooting for a party at Stuart House, be sure to have celery on hand😋
@driftwood4458
@driftwood4458 Ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks for this story. My grandfather owned a celery farm in Muskegon off Airline Road. I worked on the farm for a couple summers. A very hard job. Much of his celery was sold to Campbells Soup Company the rest was sorted for grocery stores. I have fond memories of working on that farm.
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking Ай бұрын
Very cool!
@brodymk45
@brodymk45 3 ай бұрын
I didn’t even know this part existed! I was there about a month ago to check out the tornado damage by the park area. Also didn’t know they had nice bathrooms lol!
@gus473
@gus473 Жыл бұрын
Celebrating this with a celery stalk in my breakfast beverage..... 😵‍💫😉✌️
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking Жыл бұрын
😂😅
@michaelhooper9576
@michaelhooper9576 11 ай бұрын
Yes yes a party would be fun. We will print the invitations 😊
@John-R.61
@John-R.61 2 ай бұрын
How cool is that 😊
@jannajacob219
@jannajacob219 11 ай бұрын
When I was a young child most of the celery available where I lived was the sweeter blanched type. When that wasn't available anymore it took me a while to get used to the celery we eat today.
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
👍
@troymilks7342
@troymilks7342 11 ай бұрын
White celery is like German white asparagus: Spargle. Germans love it. We saw it in every little market and street kiosk. Alas, no one tried to sell it to us on the trains....
@marciapotter8130
@marciapotter8130 3 ай бұрын
Still grown in the Decatur Michigan area, about 30 miles west of Kzoo.
@chuckdeyo291
@chuckdeyo291 Ай бұрын
Love what you guys do.
@ymbmom
@ymbmom 11 ай бұрын
I need to get some Celery 😊
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
😃
@marilynbedrosian4552
@marilynbedrosian4552 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Chuck and Poppins, loved the video, so fun!! I’ll be “stalking” my local grocer for better celery😂
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
🤣
@patsweeney0
@patsweeney0 Ай бұрын
Nice Job.
@eaglescoutjpb
@eaglescoutjpb Ай бұрын
My wife and I got married at the Stuart house in 2018. We love going to the flats. Even the walking trail is wonderful
@JeffinBville
@JeffinBville 11 ай бұрын
I knew a bit about the celery thing and there's still a large(ish) farm on M40 at Hamilton. Interestingly, just two weeks ago I met a guy at the Marine Corp band show who was telling me a great deal more about it than I had known. And, now this! If anyone knows of a farm market that sells local celery in season I'd really like to try something fresher than the stuff in the markets. I keep looking for them but I've yet to see one.
@juliebauman3998
@juliebauman3998 11 ай бұрын
Edings Celery.
@JeffinBville
@JeffinBville 11 ай бұрын
@@juliebauman3998 I had mentioned them in my reply. I was looking for something closer.
@maijaliimatta296
@maijaliimatta296 Жыл бұрын
So many ways to eat celery. Peanut butter, cream cheese, hummus, or cooked in dishes.
@danielmarmer679
@danielmarmer679 11 ай бұрын
don’t forget a Bloody Mary
@maijaliimatta296
@maijaliimatta296 11 ай бұрын
@@danielmarmer679 good one!
@elainesrottenbottom296
@elainesrottenbottom296 Жыл бұрын
I used to be head grower @ nursery & we only had 1 variety of celery. But try Burpee for seeds & or Park seeds. Those were the 2 main places we got seeds. Keep the extra in your freezer. You'll have extra! Celery seeds are like ground pepper if I remember correctly.
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
Ok thanks!
@robt8094
@robt8094 7 ай бұрын
I think there is a connection with Kellogg and celery. The precursor to Corn Flakes was celery based.
@dieselmann34
@dieselmann34 11 ай бұрын
I grew up in portage. And knew it was a big celery grower. And paper was huge. Now they are some of the biggest flower and flower bulb growers and shipper of North America. Bert Hyble’s being the biggest flower shipper in the USA. And they have the biggest bleacher manufacturer in the world. In Kalamazoo, over by where the old gm plant use to be.
@BettyFremont
@BettyFremont 11 ай бұрын
From what I understand Portage library offers seeds to use? Never asked only heard this. Maybe if still applicable someone who does grow heirloom celery could donate?
@themueth
@themueth Жыл бұрын
Celery party !
@gus473
@gus473 Жыл бұрын
At the Grange! 🎉😎✌️
@rollingcoal9500
@rollingcoal9500 11 ай бұрын
Hell yeah throw a party! Everyone has to show up dressed as celery with there favorite dipping sauce. Let me know the date
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
😂😅
@johnkoch7386
@johnkoch7386 7 ай бұрын
hey I live about a mile from there
@erikl6337
@erikl6337 11 ай бұрын
Wondering if you could ever do a video on Rogers City? It has a pretty interesting history especially regarding the beginning with the murder of tyrant Albert Molitor.
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
Good Suggestion.
@erikl6337
@erikl6337 11 ай бұрын
​@RestlessViking also. Thanks for this video, we continue to be educated and entertained. Thank you for all the time, effort, and work you put into these videos!
@stanfogg5869
@stanfogg5869 11 ай бұрын
Do you sell merchandise.
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
@@stanfogg5869 We do. Though, we are just starting to build out our store. restless-viking.myshopify.com/
@LightoftheMoon
@LightoftheMoon 4 ай бұрын
Ooo, that would be an awesome episode! Spent summers in Rogers City hen I was a little girl. There's some stories for sure! I remember one time a freighter was in trouble and anybody that had a car drove to the beach way north of town and shined headlights out over the water to guide the Captain away from shore. Heck that must've been 66 or 67'... a very too long ago time ~
@jonjonword6222
@jonjonword6222 4 ай бұрын
Kazoo had all sorts of great industries in the past
@HawaiiSustainable
@HawaiiSustainable 11 ай бұрын
Scottish farmers on it everywhere for generations
@korodski
@korodski Жыл бұрын
🫡🫡🫡
@markdegoede6568
@markdegoede6568 4 ай бұрын
Have you seen the tornado damage at this park?
@turtlegrl1749
@turtlegrl1749 11 күн бұрын
🤢 Raw celery is so gross! Though I do like driving past the fields because it smells like a Bloody Mary🤤
@peterrudy766
@peterrudy766 11 ай бұрын
I Knew Kalamazoo Was Known As The Celery City, And Also Known As The Paper City, But Did Not Know The History You Two Provided. I Was Kind Of Saddened To Learn, As A WMU Paper Grad, That Wells And Water Drainage From The Paper Industry Helped Along The Demise Of The Celery Industry. I Have Grown A Golden Celery So Now Am Wondering If That Traces Back To The Kalamazoo Variety. Great Job You Two! Some Day Your Statue Will Be Erected And Honored!
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking 11 ай бұрын
I used a picture of the Golden King Celery, but I don't know the strain of Kalamazoo Celery. I'm thinking golden was close, but wild celery is quite a bit different. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@Pancreaticdefect
@Pancreaticdefect Ай бұрын
I live in Kalamazoo, its my favorite place in the world. But I hate celery.
@RestlessViking
@RestlessViking Ай бұрын
😂😂 Not a fan of celery myself. But, I guess the Kalamazoo kind tasted much different. Kalamazoo has a special place in our hearts too. In fact, our final resting place will be in Kazoo.
@Pancreaticdefect
@Pancreaticdefect Ай бұрын
@@RestlessViking You should do a follow-up where you record how much different Celery Flats looks after it took a direct hit from that EF2 tornado last May.
@acusentino
@acusentino 2 ай бұрын
Love it!
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