John Robinson was raised in Stockbridge and began his media career at age 15 playing bass guitar and singing in a local rock band. From there he went into radio after receiving his license in 1974, along with being a TV host, author (ten books published to date), columnist, actor, producer, and emcee. He's been honored as Contributor of the Year by Townsquare Media and has also received a President's Club Award. His passions are all kinds of pop culture and Michigan history.
John Robinson
Abandoned 1860 One-Room Schoolhouse in Allegan County, Michigan
Take a look inside, out, and around back of this old Michigan one-room schoolhouse...
A Look Inside Michigan’s Old Drug Stores: 1900-1960
"The old drug stores, they ain't what they used to be..." no kidding. They used to be fun - now we just wait in line. Here's a look inside 30 old Michigan drug stores from 1900-1960...
Where Was the First McDonald’s in Michigan?
First in Michigan and one of America's first. Here are details...
Are There Any Great Scott! Grocery Stores Left in Michigan?
Once they were one of Michigan's top supermarkets.....now where are they? Here's a brief bio...
Abandoned Hungarian Church in Detroit’s Delray Neighborhood
Once a beautiful church, it sits decaying - but somehow remains majestic. Here's a look around the grounds...
Lansing Mall Becoming Revitalized
New businesses, and a push for revitalization by Lansing's mayor.....the Lansing Mall has been adrenalized and more & more people are visiting...
Ghost Town or Shadow Town? Pierport in Manistee County, Michigan
Typhoid wiped out many residents, businesses folded, and the remaining people fled. Here are a few facts about Pierport and a few photos...
The Most Remote State Park in Michigan
Monster fish, black bear, and remote campsites you have to hike to. Sound good? Take a look at Michigan's Most Remote State Park...
Blackmailer, Pickpocket, Shoplifter, Thief: Sophie Lyons of Detroit: 1848-1924
The first time she was arrested, she was three years old...she was even put on trial...and that was just the beginning. Here's more about Detroit's notorious Sophie Lyons...
Collapsed and Abandoned House in the Wolf Lake Woods: Van Buren County, Michigan
Along the lake back in the woods, there's nothing left of this house but a graffiti-soaked chimney and a water-filled foundation. Here are some images...
The Remains of Old 1700s Kilns Still Stand on Michigan’s Lime Island
Old stone kilns, a 1912 school house and more are just some of the cool things to see when you visit Lime Island! Here are photos so you can see for yourself...
Michigan’s Worst Blizzards: 1880-1920s
You think that recent snowfall we had was a pain? Take a look at what our Michigan ancestors put up with between 1880-1920s...