Before we know it we all grow up, marry, have children, and grow old. People and events pass almost into oblivion as though a certain time period never existed. One of the historical society goals is to reacquaint our surrounding community with their roots and to remember and preserve all of the accomplishments and events of the past and make them a living reality for the generations of children yet unborne. The public is welcome to attend our meetings. This is your Museum - please support it.
New members are most welcome.
The Power House Museum is located on the west end of Maple Ave. We believe this is to be one of the best museums in Isabella County. The building was constructed in 1908 to house a gasoline powered electric plant and an electrically operated water pump, at a time when commercial power lines had not yet reached the village. The power plant went into operation in the summer of 1909, furnishing power for about twelve hours of the twenty-four. In 1925, Consumers Power purchased the village distribution system and began furnishing power direct to consumers.