The Brighton Area

by Genal Pratt, The Brighton Area Historical Society

Overview

In 1867, with a clear vision, steady growth, and prosperity, the village of Brighton was forged in the freshly cut tracks of wagon wheels. Eager settlers poured in from the East, and the Brighton area exploded with fertile farms and bustling businesses, quickly necessitating a train station, electricity, paved roads, and freeways. Rich in its farming roots and unique in its journey, Brighton has emerged as one of the most desirable Michigan communities to live in today. Follow the visual transformation from its humble yet arduous beginnings to the thriving modern business town it has become. This treasured collection of photographs provides a fascinating historical record of the people, farms, and businesses that drove the unstoppable development of Brighton through the 19th and 20th centuries. The architecture, landscape, and cherished character of Brighton tell the stories that embody the foundation of the community today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738593678
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	06/18/2012
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Genal Pratt is a professional copywriter of websites, blogs, historical newsletters, and now Images of America: The Brighton Area. The Brighton Area Historical Society is dedicated to the history of the Greater Brighton Area, which includes portions of the surrounding townships of Livingston County, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Main Street 9

2 Grand River Avenue 23

3 Early Family Homes and Farms 33

4 Churches and Schools 45

5 Travel 59

6 Early Businesses and Advertisements 71

7 Island Lake and Other Surrounding Areas 83

8 Entertainment and Recreation 101

9 Public Service 113

10 War and the Military 119

About the Organization 127