Hurricane Lamp

Hurricane Lamp - Shiawassee Historical Village in Corunna, MI

Old Brass Doorknob

Antique Door Knob - Shiawassee Historical Village in Corunna, MI

Against The Grain

Weathered Beam in a Log Cabin - Shiawassee Historical Village in Corunna, MI

Derelict Dam

On the east side of Corunna on the Shiawassee River stands a decaying dam.  The dam originally provided a source of power for a mill, but now it slowly disintegrates under the decades of disuse and lack of maintenance.  Last summer, the dam partially gave way and the city continues talks with the state about removing it in the future.  Regardless of its safety and soundness, the broken down structure makes for some unique photos.

Faded Railroad Logo

On the west side of Corunna, Michigan, in McCurdy Park, the local historical society has relocated a number of old buildings to create a historical village.  They have also moved an old train caboose to the site.  The paint job could use a touch up, especially the logo.  The caboose belonged to the Grand Trunk Western railroad.  This company still services Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois with its main termini in Port Huron and Chicago.  The old depot in REO Town, currently undergoing renovation and refitting as an office for the Board of Water & Light, once served as a Grand Trunk Western depot in Lansing.  Most likely, this caboose traveled through Lansing more than once in its lifetime.