Albion, Michigan – General Guide to the Arts & Trails

Albion Michigan continues to go through many changes. You can see some of them here on AlbionMich.net and the General Guide.

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Albion has become known for its live music and is bringing more musicians and artists to town to enjoy our welcoming city.  The Calendar page in the menu sidebar has links to official and current information. We will share live music from past performances on this site as the summer draws near.

Learn more about Albion’s Farmers’ Markets.  Walking and biking trails converge in  Albion, including the North Country Trail and the Iron Belle Trail.  See where to visit regional historic locations and area arts, here on AlbionMich.net.

News about Albion and nearby – some from The Recorder

Union Steel to come down, some Union Steel cats saved

By Sylvia BenavidezContributing Writer March 5, 2020 Union Steel a couple of days before preparations to ... Read More

Downtown Albion March 16, 2020

Albion gears up for the latest challenge, this one is world wide.  Michigan restaurants are ... Read More

Albion 2020 Economic Forecast Featuring Jim Robey, Economist, W.E. Upjohn Institute

On Thursday, March 5, 2020, the Albion Economic Development Corporation hosted Albion's 2020 Economic Forecast ... Read More

Depression Era Parade – by Frank Passic

Morning Star, June 28, 1994, pg 17 Following the stock market crash in 1929, major ... Read More

UNION STEEL ARMY-NAVY “E” AWARD – by Frank Passic

Massive Army-Navy “E” Excellence Award Presentation Ceremony Wednesday, May 5, 1943 Morning Star, November 23, ... Read More

The Merger – by Frank Passic

 Morning Star, June 30, 2002, pg. 16With the recent shocking and historically pivotal announcement of ... Read More

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Historical Business Profiles

Homestead Savings Bank Celebrates 130 Years in Albion

By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Albion- June 27, 2019 In May of 1981, Homestead Savings Bank was completed where it ... Read More

Lopez Taco House Historical Profile

Lopez Taco House  began when Maria Lopez began to appreciate that her talents for cooking might lead to a business ... Read More

Cascarelli’s Historical Portfolio

Cascarelli's Albion is perhaps the longest-standing business in downtown Albion, Michigan. Read here to learn more history of this business ... Read More

Dickerson Music Co. Historic Business Profile

Dickerson Music Co. has been serving the music needs of Albion for over 60 years.   As part of our in-depth coverage ... Read More

UNION STEEL PRODUCTS – by Frank Passic

Union Steel from above Morning Star, April 16, 2000, pg. 16 We take time here this week to note the ... Read More

Huntington Bank Albion Branch closes

The building at 207 S. Superior Street was the location of Huntington Bank, Albion branch that closed on January 8, ... Read More

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Cultural District of Albion

Cultural District near the Albion River Trail

Gardner House Museum

Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum

Art and Purple Gang locations near the Albion River Trail

Albion – Trails and Community Engagement

A Friend of Falling Wa...

This In Memoriam is published by The Recorder online, in part, due ... Read More

Purple Gang Walking To...

From wikipedia: Founded 1920s Founding location Detroit, Michigan, United States Years active ... Read More

Labor Day Albion Walk ...

Click the photos to see the enlargements. Captions are located above the ... Read More

Labor Day Albion ̵...

 Labor Day Albion 2019 - Walk the Trail included an educational ... Read More

Labor Day Albion Walk ...

Labor Day Albion - Walk the Trail Albion Health Care Alliance and ... Read More

Labor Day Albion ̵...

Labor Day Albion Walk the Trail is planned for Monday September 2, ... Read More

Victory Park Waterfall...

This view of the waterfall in Victory Park shows one of the ... Read More

Albion – Hub of ...

A one-mile recreational trail will wind its way through the community and ... Read More