Fenton Historical Society and The A. J. Phillips Museum
Recent News About Fenton Historical Society and The A. J. Phillips Museum
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Fenton Baptist Seminary taken by Fenton Photographer George Tamlyn in 1934
We were so excited to find this shot we just couldn't wait for a proper Tamlyn Tuesday.
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Maccabee Building was demolished in urban renewal in 1975
We have always loved the unique look of the Maccabee Building, which stood at the corner of Caroline and Walnut until it was demolished in urban renewal in 1975.
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Fenton Baptist Seminary sustained serious fire damage in 1899
The Fenton Baptist Seminary sustained serious fire damage in 1899, and it turns out we have several pictures of that.
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1879 Copy of History of Genesee County
During our adventures today we found this plaque in downtown Fenton, commemorating the first religious sermon given in Dibbleville!
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Richard Fanson's 19th century Fenton meat market
Fenton historian Burns Fuller wrote beautifully about the experience of visiting an old-time butcher shop, and he identified a problem that still goes on today.
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From 1913 to 1914, Fenton had auto manufacturing!!!
Detroit businessman Henry S. Koppin purchased the A.J. Phillips Factory in 1912 for the purpose of making his cycle cars there.
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John Proper's Saloon was located at 129 N. LeRoy
This is John Proper's saloon, which was located at 129 N. LeRoy in the late 19th century.
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Friend of the Museum Bob Marr has solved the mystery!!!
Update!!! Friend of the Museum Bob Marr has solved the mystery!!!
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Update!!! Connie Foley gets the Eagle Eye Award!!!
In the Comments the other day, we were talking about the location of the South Side Drug Store
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Fenton Baptist Seminary contained a TIME CAPSULE!
Did you know the cornerstone of the Fenton Baptist Seminary contained a TIME CAPSULE!?!?!?