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"Called by the Peal of the Bell," a new undertaking by GWBHS, will describe and interpret the history of the West Bloomfield Schools. “Since its earliest settlements the residents in the West Bloomfield area have been deeply committed to education as the key to passing on their heritage and preparing their children to shape the future,” said Dr. Dennis Zembala of Linkedge Consulting and former director of the Detroit Historical Museum, who has been hired as project manager. In its first phase, “Peal of the Bell” will create a digital database of text and images about the stories of the children living in this area and the history of the school buildings they attended, past and present.
Daniel Whitfield School - Second Grade 1947 Keego Harbor School Keego Harbor School - The Rules of the Game Michigan Military Academy Ground Michigan Military Academy Cadets Pine Lake School Roosevelt School First Grade Roosevelt School Postcard Roosevelt School Scotch School Bus Scotch School Daniel Whitfield School Daniel Whitfield School 1919 Orchard Lakes Schools - Chemistry Lab Michigan Military Academy Mess Hall Green School - Class of 1932 Roosevelt School / Keego Harbor - Growth Chart Keego Harbor - Class of 1920 Keego Harbor Football - 1930 Keego Harbor School

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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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.