Milford Historical Society Member Articles and Pictures

We encourage MHS members to submit articles and/or pictures of historical interest about Milford. All articles and pictures will be reviewed before posting to the Web site. Through these recollections or research by MHS members we can enrich the content of this site and further the goal of the MHS to preserve and share the history of Milford Township and The Village of Milford, Michigan.

Members should submit their stories, articles or pictures to our Webmaster.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation 2006 list of the 11 most endangered historic properties – submitted by Norm Werner

The WPA and the Sidewalks of Milford – an article by Norm Werner

Historical markers, monuments and signage around Milford – a photo project by Norm Werner

Tips for dating old photographs – an Internet article found by Norm Werner

Sleuthing Milford’s Historic Homes – submitted by Judith Reiter

How to Research Historic Buildings – by Barbara Young

An obituary for Stanley Ruggles – submitted by Norm Werner

The Title Abstracts for 715 Atlantic St in Milford - submitted by Norm Werner

The Detroit Free Press obituary for Mary Jackson – Milford-born actress and charter member of the Milford Historical Society

Detroit Free Press Article about Mary Jackson gift to the MHS

Oakland Press Article about Mary Jackson’s love of Milford

The 1932 Centenial Parade (fromteh Milford Times) - Submitted by Carol Watkins

The Post office moves in 1931 (from the Milford Times)  - Submitted by Carol Watkins

Tid-bits from the 1909 and 1910 Milford Times - Submitted by Carol Watkins

40th Anniversary story of the Milford Historical Society - Submitted by Carol Watkins