John Robinson was raised in Stockbridge and began his media career at age 15 playing bass guitar and singing in a local rock band. From there he went into radio after receiving his license in 1974, along with being a TV host, author (ten books published to date), columnist, actor, producer, and emcee. He's been honored as Contributor of the Year by Townsquare Media and has also received a President's Club Award. His passions are all kinds of pop culture and Michigan history.
John Robinson
Early 1900s Photos of Rapid City: Kalkaska County, Michigan
By the 1970s it was close to being a ghost town - but it survived and the population grew. Here's a brief bio and a few old photos...
The Ghost Town of Central Mine: Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan
After an 1872 tragedy, the mine closed in the summer of 1898.....
Out in the Michigan Wilderness: The Ghost Towns of Henderson and Ralph
In the U.P. wilderness sit these two hamlets: one completely empty, one a shadow of its former self. Info and photos are here...
Michigan Towns Covered in Snow: 1900-1950s
As our yearly winter snowfalls keep diminishing in number, here's a look back at over 60 Michigan towns buried in snow, going back over 100 years...
A Gallery of Michigan Ghost Towns, 1870-1930
The great thing about Michigan Ghost Towns is - wherever you are in the state, there's always one nearby. Take a look at this gallery...
Abandoned Michigan Paper Company: 1905-2004
One of Michigan's most dangerous abandoned places, thanks to the contamination. Take a look at the gallery...
Vintage Photos of Isle Royale, Michigan: 1900-1956
Isle Royale is on many people's 'bucket lists' to visit. Here's some brief info and a great vintage photo gallery of the island...
An Old Abandoned Service Station with Cars Left Inside: Saginaw, Michigan
This service station closed up, abandoning three cars inside. Here are some photos...
Deserted Stone House: Somewhere Near Missaukee County, Michigan
Here's a quick look around this stunning but seemingly deserted stone house, out in the countryside somewhere around Missaukee County...
PART THREE: Michigan’s Vintage Gas Stations, 1920s-1960s
Here are 20 more old Michigan gas stations going back 100 years...
Photo Gallery: The Huron Mountains, Upper Peninsula
If you've never been to Michigan's Huron Mountains, these photos may inspire you...have a look...
The Abandoned Old Mansion in the Michigan Woods
Secluded in the Michigan woods sit an abandoned mansion AND another nearby deserted farmhouse.....