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Underground Railroad - Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents: Underground Railroad.

Metro-Detroiters will share their knowledge of local history about the Underground Railroad: Bruce McIntyre on his Orchard Lake house;

Hildy Corbett on the Macomb County entry point Beacon Tree in Shelby Township; Susie DiPace on the Washington Township underground stop at the:
1860 Andrus Octagon House. 7-9 p.m. - West Bloomfield Main Library Meeting Room,
4600 Walnut Lake Road. No charge.

GFS Holiday House Opening at Pine Lake - 1895

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e50064b_Holiday_house_imageThe Michigan Churchman - November 1920

The building is situated on the east shore of Pine Lake on a commanding bluff that affords a magnificent view of the water and the surrounding country. The west door opens upon to a beautiful lawn where carefully pruned and tended apple trees tempt later Adams to partake. And we may say, at en passant, that the clerical Adams LOW under consideration seemed quite ready to fall. Pine and other trees grow in luxury down the sides of the bank to the water’s edge, and a neat boathouse with full equipment suggests aquatics and the pursuit of the gallant bass and his associate tribesmen. On entering the house, a large and handsome room with a splendid stone fireplace, fine piano, and numberless really comfortable chairs strikes at once a note of cordial welcome. In all our travels we have seldom seen a room that so perfectly meets the ideal of a summer home.

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Open House Themes for 2012

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Every open house falls on the second Sunday of every month. Below are the Open House themes.

  • Jan 8 - Mystery Items
  • Feb 12 - Presidents
  • Mar 11 - GFS, Holiday House of Pine Lake
  • Apr 8 - Closed for Easter
  • May 13 - Apple Island
  • Jun 10 - Vacationing
  • Jul 8 - Patriotism
  • Aug 12 - Transportation
  • Sep 9 - Fam Fun Day
  • Oct 14 - Schools
  • Nov 11 - Vernors
  • Dec 9 - Trains, Toys and Dolls

Gino's Celebrating 40 years

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40 Year Anniversary December 1st. Gino's is a family owned Italian restaurant located in Keego Harbor, Michigan.

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Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society

The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society began as The Orchard Lake Scenic and Historical Society on January 28, 1974. At the first meeting in Abbott School's Community Room, the Reverend Walter J. Ziemba was elected president In May 1978 the name was changed to the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society to reflect the involvement of Orchard Lake, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, West Bloomfield Township and surrounding communities.

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Orchard Lake

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About the Society

The GWBHS is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. The Society's goal is to provide a vital museum to familiarize residents with the history of our area. Preserving our local heritage requires volunteers and financial support. Please consider joining today.