Before Flights, Before Highways — Detroit Had This

Join us on a walk through this intriguing old home that clearly needs some love. We'll explore its potential for home improvement, noticing the charm that still shines through despite the current state of disrepair. This video highlights the initial stages of a significant renovation, offering plenty of home decorating ideas for its future. Imagine the possibilities for a complete diy remodel! Before theme parks were corporate. Before screens replaced summers. Detroit had places where memories were made. In this episode, we step back into a forgotten world of laughter, music, riverboats, and electric lights — exploring Electric Park, Edgewater Park, and the legendary Boblo Island. These weren’t just amusement parks. They were rites of passage. Saturday traditions. First dates. Last summers. From the glow of Electric Park along the riverfront, to Edgewater’s crowds and concerts, to the unforgettable journey by steamboat to Boblo Island — this video tells the story of how Detroit once played… and what was lost when these places disappeared. If you grew up here — or your parents did — chances are this history lives in your memory. 👇 Share your stories in the comments Did you ride the Bob-Lo boat? Do you remember the music, the smells, the crowds? The real history is in the memories we pass down. 📍 Featured in this video: • Electric Park (Detroit) • Edgewater Park (Detroit) • Boblo Island & the Bob-Lo boats • Archival photos, lost attractions, and untold stories 🎥 Part of the History Loves Company series — preserving Michigan’s places before they’re forgotten. 👍 If you value Michigan history, consider subscribing. Every home. Every street. Every memory has a story. WEEKLY SERIES New videos premiere three times a week at 6PM EST: • Streets of History — Historic streets, districts, and neighborhoods • Pontiac Pulse — Deep dives into Pontiac, Michigan’s past, present, and future • Homes of Michigan — Tours and stories of historic homes across the state In addition to weekly episodes, you’ll also find: Quiet driving videos through historic cities Long-form documentaries Unedited walkthroughs and drives Architecture-focused storytelling COMING 2026 — STORIES WE KEEP PODCAST Launching in 2026, Stories We Keep by History Loves Company is a long-form podcast exploring the deeper human stories behind historic homes, streets, institutions, and cities — and why the places we build continue to shape who we are. HISTORY LOVES COMPANY ECOSYSTEM Website: https://www.historylovesco.com Your hub for videos, writing, projects, and historic real estate. HLC HQ — Downtown Pontiac, Michigan Based inside a historic Albert Kahn–connected building, HLC HQ serves as our creative studio, office space, podcast hub, and community gathering place. Office space, podcast studio access, and event rentals are available. HLC Apparel: https://www.hlcapparel.com Wear Michigan’s history. Newsletter — Stories We Keep Weekly Michigan history, behind-the-scenes content, and preservation stories: https://stories-we-keep.beehiiv.com/ REAL ESTATE Chris Hubel is a licensed REALTOR® with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, specializing in historic and architecturally significant homes throughout Michigan. Thinking about buying, selling, or just curious what your home might be worth? Every home has a story — let’s discover yours. FOLLOW HISTORY LOVES COMPANY TikTok:   / historylovescompany   Instagram: @theinkedagent Facebook: Chris Hubel (Realtor) Thank you for supporting the mission to preserve Michigan’s past — one story, one video, and one home at a time.