GRATIOT COUNTY AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

ITHACA, MI

The crow that eats breakfast sandwiches Sitting in the middle of the street was what looked like a fast food bag. The crow lands, investigates, then proceeds to grip the bottom of the bag with his beak and tip it upside down. What looks like two bright yellow wrapped shapes slide onto the street where he grips one edge to unwrap it, push off the top (shown here), take the filling (cheese square on a sausage patty?) and fly a short distance away to find out if the filling is to his taste. A gust of wind blows the wrappers and bag away, leaving only the discarded top for the photo. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
The crow that eats breakfast sandwiches Credit: anthroview

The Gratiot County Area Historical Museum is a non-profit organization located in Ithaca, Michigan. The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of Gratiot County and its surrounding areas. The museum's mission is to preserve and promote the region's rich cultural heritage through educational programs, events, and exhibits.

The museum features several exhibits that cover a range of topics, including agriculture, transportation, military history, and more. Visitors can explore displays of antique farm equipment, vintage automobiles, and military artifacts. The museum also has a collection of Native American artifacts, including pottery, beadwork, and arrowheads.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers educational programs and events that appeal to visitors of all ages. The museum regularly hosts lectures, workshops, and tours that provide insight into the history of Gratiot County and its cultural heritage.

The Gratiot County Area Historical Museum is open year-round, and admission is free. The museum is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the region's history for future generations. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about the area's past, the Gratiot County Area Historical Museum is a must-visit destination in Ithaca, Michigan.

GRATIOT COUNTY AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ITHACA MI. US MID #8402600134

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

The crow that eats breakfast sandwiches Sitting in the middle of the street was what looked like a fast food bag. The crow lands, investigates, then proceeds to grip the bottom of the bag with his beak and tip it upside down. What looks like two bright yellow wrapped shapes slide onto the street where he grips one edge to unwrap it, push off the top (shown here), take the filling (cheese square on a sausage patty?) and fly a short distance away to find out if the filling is to his taste. A gust of wind blows the wrappers and bag away, leaving only the discarded top for the photo. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
Lettering, names, and weathering all point to the 1970s How different the economy, cost of living, and daily preoccupations and aspirations then versus now. Seeing this time traveler from a business long gone hearkens back to world and local events from about 50 years ago. The street name is Railroad Street, but the last passenger service ended in the early 1970s and the final freight train was later in the 1980s. By the early 2000s the rail-trail conversion was well underway on the CIS (Clinton, Ionia, Shiawassee) east-west route for joggers, walkers, and bicyclists (skiers in winter). But the street name lives on to remind people of those earlier times. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
ONTN-12 - Ashley
HESR 3036 - Breckenridge The MMRR crew shoves a handful of CSX grain cars down to spot for the Ransom Rd MAC Elevator.
HESR 3036 - Breckenridge HESR 3036 shoves a handful of cars down the siding to MAC on the Mid Michigan in Breckenridge.
ONTN-19 - North Star A trio of GLC GP35s lead ONTN northbound outside of North Star.
Maple River State Game Area Near St Johns, Michigan; September of 2013.
About 25 minutes before day-break of rain and snow mix This view from the slightly open window of the parked car shows the streetlights still aglow and the warm light inside the corner coffee shop, housed in the former front office of the big factory floor behind where molten iron was cast into agricultural implements for many decades (then known as the F.C. Mason company). At the right is the city library, lit only in its minimal setting until doors open 2 1/2 hours later. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
Omelette smiles picture-perfect on the diner plate Although a strip of bacon peeks out, in the main this is a vegetable-filled special omelette at this long-time downtown diner, once a favorite of farmers doing business in the town or people at the twice weekly stockyard sales (ending in the 1970s). Ownership has changed over the life of the building, but the current people have been at it for a generation, so it has a familiar atmosphere, well-loved and with a steady stream of loyal customers, too. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
ONTN-12 - Shepherd
ONTN-19 - Alma GLC 391 northbound leads a trio of the last GP35's GLC has operating into Alma at Begole Rd.
ONTN-06 - Ithaca GLC 382 leads ONTN southbound through Ithaca on a mild Saturday afternoon.

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GRATIOT COUNTY AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
129 W CENTER ST
ITHACA
MI
48847

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MID # 8402600134
Name GRATIOT COUNTY AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.291313, -84.608794
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 057
US Census Tract: 001000
US Census Block: 2008