Steam, Smoke, and Sunday Excursions: Newberry’s Turn of the Century Transformation
About this episode
This episode explores the transformation of Newberry, Michigan from a railroad and timber town to a center for North Country travel.
Newberry, Michigan rose with the railroads and the timber economy, then learned how to survive the long shift that followed. In this episode, we trace how a small Luce County town became both an industrial workhorse and a starting point for North Country travel. From charcoal iron and logging payrolls to the steady presence of the state hospital and the early pull of Tahquamenon country, Newberry’s story is about adaptation without pretense. It’s a place shaped by winter, work, and the people who stayed when the boom years cooled. The End of the Road in Michigan is a production of Thumbwind Publications
Topics covered
- railroads
- timber economy
- industrial history
- local adaptation
- travel
- community
Keywords
- Newberry
- Michigan
- railroads
- timber economy
- Tahquamenon
- industrial history
- local adaptation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Thumbwind Publications
Places: Newberry, Michigan, Luce County, Tahquamenon country
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