2009 Michigan Milestone Celebrations

As we move into a new year, here are some milestones to keep track of to celebrate Michigan’s rich and diverse history.

City of Chelsea – 175th Anniversary

City of Lansing - 150th Anniversary

Village of Paw Paw – 150th Anniversary

Stafford’s Perry Hotel in Petoskey– 110th Anniversary (20th year for Stafford’s Hospitality)

Schuler’s Restaurant in Marshall – 100th Anniversary

Ann Arbor Art Center – 100th Anniversary

KitchenAid (a product of Whirlpool) in Benton Harbor – 90th Anniversary

Michigan State Parks – 90th Anniversary

Tulip Time Festival in Holland – 80th Anniversary

Ellis Lake Resort – 70th Anniversary

Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls – 60th Anniversary

House of Flavors in Ludington – 60th Anniversary

Amway Corporation in Ada – 50th Anniversary

Motown – 50th Anniversary

The PINK Cadillac – 50th Anniversary

Trout Unlimited (founded in Grayling) – 50th Anniversary

Riviera Resort in Prudenville – 50th Anniversary

Ann Arbor Street Art Fair (the original) – 50th Anniversary

City of Frankenmuth – 50th Anniversary (incorporated…it was a village before)

City of Wyoming (Kent County) – 50th Anniversary

Anatomy of a Murder (Movie) – 50th Anniversary

"La Grande Vitesse" (Grand Rapids Calder) – 40th Anniversary

Ann Arbor Transit Authority – 40th Anniversary

Abracadabra Jewelry/Gem Gallery in Ann Arbor – 35th Anniversary

Chateau Grand Traverse on Old Mission Peninsula - 35th Anniversary

Kalamazoo Air Zoo – 30th Anniversary

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals(Formerly Harris Properties) – 30th Anniversary

The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor – 25th Anniversary

Goose Festival in Fennville – 25th Anniversary

University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre – 25th Anniversary

Paesano’s Restaurant & Wine Bar in Ann Arbor – 25th Anniversary

Midland County CVB – 25th Anniversary

Coopersville & Marne Railway – 20th Anniversary

Bayshore Resort in Traverse City – 15th Anniversary

Peninsula Cellars on Old Mission Peninsula - 15th Anniversary

King Brewing in Pontiac - 15th Anniversary

Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay - 10th Anniversary

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites in Traverse City – 10th Anniversary

Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Traverse City – 10th Anniversary

The Chop House in Ann Arbor – 10th Anniversary

Washington Street Gallery in Ann Arbor – 10th Anniversary

Schmohz Brewing in Grand Rapids - 5th Anniversary

Keweenaw Brewing in South Range - 5th Anniversary

Shorts Brewing in Bellaire - 5th Anniversary