Talk:Ypsilanti, Michigan

message: I did a search test for Ypsilanti on Wikipedia to find articles that have "Ypsilanti" in the name, and there were some on there, we should transform the Ypsilanti redirect article into a disambiguation for people name Ypsilanti in addition to the city in Michigan. --SuperDude 03:07, 15 May 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  Disambiguation 

message: The article currently says "Ypsilanti was rated by GQ magazine as having the 'Fanciest Gents in Southeastern Michigan.'" but a google search didn't turn anything up with that text aside from this article page.  I added a citation request to hopefully get the month and year of the issue of GQ in question. Georgehotelling 19:39, 9 February 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I suspect of us who have lived there would have no trouble with that edit.  Not that I am not considered a pretty sharp dresser among my peers - it's just, well look at how they dress.  Carptrash 20:30, 9 February 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Fanciest Gents in Southeastern Michigan? 

message: Could someone add a photograph of EMU? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by David A. Victor (talk • contribs).
:I'm all for photos, but we've got to do something about the 3 photos taking up more than half of the small intro section. It just doesn't look right. JPG-GR 07:27, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I was surprised to see my picture of the bust and the Tower door show up here because I posted it at the Ypsilanti Water Tower article to show one of the crosses.  However, I have started moving things around a bit, so see what it looks like on your computer and let's make room for some EMU shots. Carptrash 16:41, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Much better, but I don't know if a picture of Sherzer on fire really works in the article. JPG-GR 18:20, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

text: Feek free to pluck it out.  It was just an EMU picture that I'd discovered recently. Carptrash 19:04, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Add photos please

message: Putting WAAM at the top of the radio station list takes the list out of order by band/frequency, but doesn't put it in alphabetic order. Thus, I put it back at the bottom to preserve the original order. Nburden 04:46, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Local media 

message: i see 2 different pronunciations, the latter being IPA (and stated as) but what is the first one? Ypsilanti is a Greek name, is that a transliteration of the Greek spelling? ...Patrick (talk, cntrb.) 02:00, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  pronunciation? 

message: I think that the commonscat box looks stupid.  -- carol 01:08, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Before I revert the changes 

message: I added a sentence about the Shadow Art Fair at the end of the first culture paragraph.  I think it's one of the distinguishing events that happen here in Ypsi, which thankfully doesn't have anything to do with really old cars.  I think it could be re-worded to flow more with the paragraph, if anyone feels inspired.  Also, do we still feel that the Ypsi arts scene is "underground"?  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Five55555 (talk • contribs) 21:42, 28 January 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Culture 

message: As you will see from the "Nicknames" section, the controversy over the word Ypsitucky (and whether or not it should still be considered offensive, since the younger generation are trying to claim the name back with pride) this is beginning to hit the media now.
I am wondering whether or not it deserves a page of its own. 8,720 ghits and increasing.
At the very least, the search-term Ypsitucky should be diverted to here in the meantime. Tris2000 (talk) 10:22, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: Go for it.  Start anaother page and see what happens.  Carptrash (talk) 14:35, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: I created Ypsitucky as a redirect to the "Nicknames" section of this article. I'm not sure there are adequate reliable sources is enough to be said about the term to write it as a separate article. cmadler (talk) 18:00, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Should a page for the "Ypsitucky" controversy be established? 

message: FYI, a list of more Ypsilanti-area historical resources in addition to the Historical Society/Museum:  http://www.hvcn.org/info/gswc/bibliography/bkypsilanti.htm   EMU CPA (talk) 13:15, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  More potential references/source material 

message: "Supernatural" TV series part 8 in 3rd series took place in this town ("A Very Supernatural Christmas" was the title). Maybe it could be added to "In popular culture" section?  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.100.157.141 (talk) 20:53, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks for this tip! I'll add this to the page! - AnitaConchita (talk) 00:21, 22 October 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Supernatural" TV series 

message: I remember from sociology (a while back, I admit) the famed study (late 40s early 50s, I believe) of the Three Christs of Ypsilanti, a study of three men of the city who each believed himself to be Jesus Christ.  In an experiment, the three were introduced to each other to see what effect this would have on the delusion.  Characteristically, each of the three understood and forgave the other two for impersonating him (Him?).  If verifiable sources can be found linking this, does it deserve mention or inclusion here?   75.216.153.25 (talk) 03:17, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Three Christs of Ypsilanti 

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thread_title: File:Statue of Harriet Tubman Ypsilanti Michigan.JPG Nominated for Deletion

message: Oh right, it's so easy to pronounce that mess of indecipherable characters, and I'm SURE everyone visiting this page will want take time to study the decryption page trying to figure it out.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:8:9F80:53E:414E:9AF3:548A:EBE9 (talk) 01:21, 23 December 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: True. If there is an audio somewhere of the correct (most common) pronunciation, the page could link to it.68.188.185.225 (talk) 03:09, 14 July 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Pronounciation 

message: This is a quick note about an overlooked matter on the Ypsilanti page.  We can discuss the  phallic buildings but not about Rosie the Riveter.  Although there is specific uncertainty about the factual identity of Rosie, there is mass agreement that she did indeed work in Ypsilanti off the Willow Run exit.  If this information is not added soon, than I will do the necessary research with citations.  I am merely surprised that under the lists of famous people from Ypsi or the history section there is no mention of Rosie the Riveter.  Whether or not this person was real, the history and debate is.  Thus, it is necessary to have some mention of Rosie the Riveter on the Ypsilanti page.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jmrandal1711 (talk • contribs) 17:29, 29 July 2014 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks! I've added Rosie the Riveter to the notable people list with a citation and link to the main article which confirms this. - AnitaConchita (talk) 00:45, 22 October 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Rosie the Riveter 

message: Merged. - Denimadept (talk) 21:24, 8 November 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  The Tridge merged 

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message: Can someone please add an IPA pronunciation? "Yps-il-anti" and "IP-si-LAN-tee" look pretty much the same to me.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:AB88:50C3:1880:4CA3:D8E5:58D0:1FEF (talk) 22:25, 30 January 2019 (UTC)
thread_title:  Pronunciation 

message: I'd like to add a section in the history subsections that include information about the Underground Railroad activities in Ypsilanti. I've drafted the following summary as a start to this section.
In 1841, Maryann and John Starkweather, appointed Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction, purchased 160 acres of land 11/2 miles north of Ypsilanti and moved into a Greek Revival style farmhouse. This house served as a safe house for slaves en route to Canada on the Underground Railroad. The Starkweathers collaborated with inventor Elijah McCoy and his family to support these efforts. Other stops in the region included Pittsfield township and Ann Arbor. 
Sources:
https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/2018/08/28/tour-traces-history-of-ann-arbor-ypsilanti-underground-railroad-sites/
http://www.annarbor.com/news/ypsilanti/a-look-at-ypsilantis-role-in-the-underground-railroad/
https://aadl.org/ypsigleanings/15149
Wikipedia Links:
Elijah McCoy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_McCoy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_Railroad
Wikipedia Link Needed:
Link to Starkweather Farmstead  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Epuckettrodgers (talk • contribs) 21:31, 18 October 2020 (UTC)
replies: text: Looks good. Can I suggest placing it into your sandbox where it can be formatted?  I'd be happy to help. Magnolia677 (talk) 21:39, 18 October 2020 (UTC)

text: I've moved it to my sandbox at User:Magnolia677/sandbox.  Feel free to edit it there.  I'll find some time soon to edit it as well.  Cheers. Magnolia677 (talk) 16:25, 20 October 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Underground Railroad