You can always return to the very beginning by clicking on THE FRONT PAGE.
For details concerning the early days in this area, TURN THE PAGE.
A poem about the old timers written by ALBERT SLOO.
On the following pages you can view a number ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY U.S. PATENT MODELS.
It seems hard to believe that Television, in one form or another, has been with us for about three quarters of a century. Here are photos of some HISTORIC TV RECEIVERS .
EBENEZER RAYNALE, M.D.was not only a prominent local physician but also a pioneer Birmingam inventor who was issued three United States Patents. Two of them were for methods of steamboat propulsion and another was for unique splint for healing a broken leg.
Or you can check out a page which deals with MOVIES IN BIRMINGHAM where you'll learn about local entertainment during the silent movie era.
Click OLD POSTCARDS AND AN 1888 MASQUERADE PARTY TICKET in order to view some interesting mementos.
Read about an embarrassing incident at THE MELON PATCH MYSTERY.
How about checking out some High School High Jinks by famed architect EERO SAARINEN?
Many of Birmingham's older homes have long since disappeared. Click on HOUSES THAT HAVE VANISHED to see examples of these residences from out of the past.
Read here about BIRMINGHAM POST OFFICE HISTORY.
One of our important early residents is featured in the article entitled, JOHN DAINES.
Read about our well known local artist ROBERT THOM.
If you enjoy looking at historic photographs, I suggest that you visit AN OLD PHOTO ALBUM.
Surprising as it may seem, Birmingham was once the site of a baseball bat factory. It was known as ZIMMERMAN'S MILL which was operated for several years by James N. Zimmerman.
Undoubtedly the most significant developent contributing to the rapid growth of Birmingham during the early part of the 20th century was the construction of THE DETROIT UNITED RAILWAY.
Over 60 years before the DUR came to town, the steam trains arrived. In fact, for awhile, Birmingham was the northern terminus of the railroad from Detroit. Although now known as the CANADIAN NATIONAL, on this web site we'll be referring to the rail line as THE GRAND TRUNK RY.
Arnold Berndt was the Director of Baldwin High School's first Band. Read more about him at 75 YEARS OF MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS.
It is always fun to visit the past by perusing old time advertisements. How about checking out this collection of ANCIENT ATTENTION GETTING BLOTTERS?
Like many small towns in the early part of the 20th Century, Birmingham jumped on the bandwagon to manufacture a gasoline powered vehicle. This powerful work horse was undoubtedly one of the earliest 4-wheel drive trucks to be produced in the U.S. It was built by THE WEIER-SMITH TRUCK CO.
Most people think of the old grist mill when they pass the waterfall on West Maple near Quarton Lake. However, there was a later mill near the center of town which now houses PEABODY'S RESTAURANT.
Are you interested in classic cars? If so, you might like to read about AUTOMOBILE HOOD ORNAMENTS.
There have been a number of spectacular fires through the city's history. One that is still remembered by many residents is the LAWSON LUMBER YARD FIRE which occurred during the early 1950's.
To visit a well documented site which describes the HISTORY OF BIRMINGHAM'S NATIONAL BANKS CLICK HERE.
More old photos may be found AT THIS LOCATION.
A number of illustrations appearing on the pages of my site show items that were at one time on display at the BIRMINGHAM HISTORICAL MUSEUM & PARK.