Ypsilanti Gleanings, Spring 2006
Publisher: Ypsilanti Historical Society
Date: Spring 2006
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Official publication of the Ypsilanti Historical Society, featuring historical articles and reminisces of the people and places in the Ypsilanti area.
In This Issue:
The Norton Family — 142 Years in Ypsilanti: Diaries written
by Sarah Jane Knapp Norton beginning in 1864 provide insight into the early years of life in our
city.
Lost Ypsilanti — The Malt House: At the beginning of the
Twentieth Century the Malt House was the tallest structure on the city's northeast side.
Community Education at Eastern Michigan University: Faculty at
Eastern Michigan University played a major roll in the development of community education programs
throughout the United States.
Patrick Roger (P.R.) Cleary: P.R. Cleary was only 25 when he
arrived in Ypsilanti in 1883.
Ypsilanti Tot makes a “Friend” of His Hero: Bob Willoughby
meets his hero, Thomas Edison, at the “Light's Golden Jubilee.
Interesting Facts about the Prohibition Era: Michigan was one of
the first states to vote in prohibition and the first state to repeal it.
Edd Dykman and “The Handy Store”: Everyone in Ypsilanti
shopped at “The Handy Store” and all the patrons knew and respected Edd Dykman.
Finds: The Fletcher White Archives: Mr. Russell Steere took this
interesting picture of the house at 219 South Huron Street over 60 years ago.
Society Briefs:
Ypsilanti Historical Society Board/Members
From the President's Desk
News from the Fletcher White Archives
Report from the Museum Advisory Board
