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The city charter in 1907 prohibited the possession, sale, or consumption of alcoholic beverages, and East Lansing was a "dry" city until voters modified the charter provision in 1968. In the 21st century, downtown East Lansing has enjoyed a construction boom.
Jul 14, 2021 · In 1847, the town of Michigan, Michigan was named the new state capitol, taking the title away from Detroit. The town name was less than satisfactory, and was re-named ‘Lansing’ after Lansing, New York, the original home of one of the area’s first settlers.
East Lansing was one of the few cities that remained "dry" – liquor-free – long after prohibition ended, not getting its first liquor license issued until 1968. For more than 20 years,...
The plank road, built of lumber hewn from the abundant forests along the way, was finished in 1853 and included seven tollhouses between Lansing and Howell, only one of which remains standing today. It operated as a toll road into the 1880s. 1
The Railroads – A Brief History of East Lansing. Waiting for the train at Trowbridge junction, 1918. Photo Credit: Marilyn Ledeburgh, reprinted in Miller, p. 23. In 1871, the Detroit, Lansing and Lake Michigan Railroad Company completed its line from Howell to Lansing, in the process running its track across the College farm.
The Michigan city of East Lansing, best known as the home of Michigan State University (MSU), lies in northwest Ingham County and is the largest suburban community of the state capital of Lansing.
2 days ago · I'm your neighborhood reporter in East Lansing. I'm so excited to be sticking around Mid-Michigan and telling stories in your neighborhood! While the Detroit Lions prepare for the 2024 season ...
