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Michigan Memories of the 70s and 80s

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  Welcome to the Michigan Memories section of EarlyXer.com.  Michigan Memories is all about Michigan based products during the 70's and 80's (with some overflow into the 60's and 90's).  We have tried to put together a very unique collection of memories.  Our hope is that you see things that you have not even thought about for years, but once you see them you are flooded with great memories.

We here at EarlyXer.com thought that this would be kind of a gift to the people of the Great Lakes state - who could probably use some feel-good time more than just about anyone.  The intent is not just to reminisce and then feel sad that the "good old days" are gone.  The intent is to get people to remember that Michigan has been a great state for so long because of the impact that it has made beyond it's borders. We hope that you find optimism as you spend time on this site - optimism that the state will once again be creating things that the rest of the country just can't live without.  Not to say that Michigan is not doing that at all today, but let's face it, things could be better.

You will notice that there are no cars in  this section.  Our focus was to highlight all of the other great products of the state.  When most people think of Michigan, they think of cars.  Well, there has been an awful lot more than cars going on. 

OK, OK.  If you have to have your car fix, check out this link to our car section.

Lastly, this special salute to Michigan was made possible through the generosity of many people - too many to list here.  To everyone that donated material and/or time, THANK YOU!
 

Comments
Tim
I remember when the Piston's used to have "concerts" after their games in the silverdome to get people to come to a game.
3/25/2009 10:03:35 AM
EarlyXer
Tim - it might not be a bad idea for the Pistons to try that now at the Palace!
3/25/2009 11:33:37 AM
Steve B.
Remember Kmart used to be the only "discount" store. We would go in and when they announced a blue light special everyone would go running to the blue light. Bad dreams of old ladies running me down for a 5 cent roll of paper towel!
3/26/2009 4:28:52 AM
Tracy M.
Steve, I vividly remember going to Kmart and the blue lights!! They also had a grill where I would get an order of fries and a coke for only 99 cents.
3/26/2009 6:13:31 AM
Jackie
Tracy, we were able to walk to the Kmart by our house. Would make the weekly trip to the grill also!
3/27/2009 11:31:20 AM
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EarlyXer-(3/27/2009, 9:49 AM)
Made in MichiganOf all the great products that have been produced in Michigan, a lot (if not most) are still being made today.  Of course some have not survived, but it is great to see some that went away making a come back.  For example, Velvet Peanut Butter is now available again at some stores like Hiller's.  Any other products making a comeback or which ones do you miss that have not yet come back?reply|subscribe to post
Mark-(3/28/2009, 12:27 PM)
RE:Made in MichiganI know Stroh's is still sold, but it never tasted the same after the Detroit brewery closed.  And speaking of Stroh's, Signature was one of my favorite beers of all time.  I do wish they would bring that back.reply|subscribe to post
Marsha-(4/2/2009, 3:55 PM)
RE:Made in MichiganI would give anything to get Towne  Club back.  It was so great being able to walk around the store picking out my own flavors.reply|subscribe to post
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