ST. CLAIR SHORES — The American Legion was founded in 1919 in Paris, France, as an association for U.S. military veterans. The post in St. Clair Shores was organized on January 14, 1944, by Mr. H. G. Springer. The Post received its charter on November 13, 1944.

TROY — Troy Historic Village will hold a program on the Edmund Fitzgerald, one of largest and most famous freighters to sail the Great Lakes. It sank during a storm on Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975. None of its 29 crew members survived. 

ROYAL OAK — The Orson Starr House, a historic landmark in the city of Royal Oak, celebrated 180 years on Oct. 19 with a special birthday party. 

EASTPOINTE — The Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society’s 20-ton tank monument has arrived.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Study Club was founded about 1934, and membership was limited to 30 women.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — As the library begins its renovation, we look back at an earlier project, which took place in 1994-1995.

FRASER — The Fraser Historical Commission is celebrating the Baumgartner House’s 150th anniversary by going back to its roots and providing pioneer activities for all to enjoy. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In the presence of friends, family, staff, city officials and others, the Jim Bommarito Bakery celebrated its 100th anniversary on Aug. 25. 

EASTPOINTE — The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, strictly run by volunteers, has been a staple in the community since it opened Nov. 11, 2011.

ROYAL OAK — Frentz & Sons Hardware, a staple of downtown Royal Oak, has announced the selling of its building and property after more than 90 years of business.

EASTPOINTE — Next year will mark the 100-year anniversary of St. Veronica Catholic Church, and parishioners have already begun planning for the milestone celebration.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield’s local television station is starting an initiative to digitize and preserve videos that pertain to the city.

ROYAL OAK — Join retired letter carrier John Dick at the Royal Oak Historical Society at 7 p.m. July 11 to learn about the rich history of the U.S. Postal Service in Royal Oak and beyond.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Harper Refreshment Restaurant, located at 30918 Harper Ave., across from the Shores Shopping Center, is seen in this photo from 1962.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Roseville Creamery Co. had eight dairy bar locations in the area.

TROY — Seven students from Troy Public Schools were among the 158 who received top honors at Michigan History Day’s State Finals competition on April 19.

ROSEVILLE — Alumni and former staff members of Roseville Community Schools went back to class May 10.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In April 1955, 70 years ago last month, a fire began near the fortune teller’s booth and soon spread to many of the other attractions at the Jefferson Beach Amusement Park, as seen in this photograph.

EASTPOINTE — Toward the end of 1999, when there was talk of Y2K and what the future would look like in the 2000s and beyond, the Kantner Elementary School community found a way to immortalize the time period.

EASTPOINTE — Ask local historian Bruce Allen Kopytek anything about the J.L. Hudson’s Department Store, and the Rochester Hills resident will probably know the answer.