ONLINE VACATION
ADRIAN, MICHIGAN, USA
11/13/13
Hi Everyone. Today's trip is to Adrian, Michigan. It is located at the
bottom of the state.
Adrian is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of
Lenawee County. The population was 21,133 at the 2010 census.
Adrian was founded on June 18, 1826 by Addison Comstock, promoter of the
Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad, and was originally named Logan. In 1828
Addison's wife renamed the village to Adrian after the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
The only remaining piece of the Bank of Pennsylvania — one of the stone
pillars — was moved to Adrian, Michigan and erected as the Civil War
Memorial in commemoration of those in Adrian who died in the
American Civil War.
In the late 19th century through early 20th century Adrian was known as
the "fence capital of the world," when J. Wallace Page invented the
first successful wire fence. Throughout this period, Adrian was one of
the first fencing manufacturers in the world and its fences were
shipped as far as New York, Berlin, Asia, and Africa.
One of the first motor vehicles, the Lion automobile, was created in
Adrian. Between 1900 and 1912, Adrian was shaping up to be one of the
motor capitals of the world, with three car models manufactured in
Adrian during those 12 years. But due to some unfortunate turn of
events, it never came to be.
The first two were the Murry Motor Car and Lenawee Car: both made by the
Church Manufacturing Company. Although the cars were a hit at the 1910
Chicago Automobile show and they sold hundreds of cars, due to bad
financial decisions the Church Manufacturing Company ran out of money
and had to close.
The third car manufactured in Adrian was the Lion made by the Lion Motor
Car Company. The Lion was immensely popular and successful; Lion Motor
Car Company was taking the lead in the auto industry. However, on June
12, 1912, the plant caught on fire, destroyed about 200 cars, and
ultimately ended the company.
Adrian is sometimes referred to as "the Maple City" due in part to the
many sugar maple and other maple tree species found throughout the
city. The Adrian City Band is the oldest continuously active
community band in the country, founded in 1836. Also of historical
note is the Croswell Opera House. The Adrian Symphony Orchestra was
founded in 1981. Adrian College and Siena Heights University also
offer many cultural opportunities.
February is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between 8
and 26 degrees Fahrenheit. August is normally the warmest month with
temperatures between 60 and 83 degrees F. August is normally the
rainiest month with an average of 9.26 inches, and a yearly total of
38.78 inches of rain. February is normally the snowiest month with an
average of 16.6 inches, and a yearly total of 50.0 inches of snow.
I hope you enjoy this trip to Michigan.
~Marsha~
MAP OF MICHIGAN
WELCOME
DOWNTOWN
COURTHOUSE
COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
ADRIAN COLLEGE
HART HALL, SIENNA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY
BURNHAM HISTORICAL BUILDING
CAMP WILLIAMS SIGN
UNKNOWN BUILDING
LION AUTOMOBILE
MURRY AUTOMOBILE
LENAWEE AUTOMOBILE
LOOKS LIKE THE "BEVERLY HILLBILLIES" VEHICLE
OLD PHOTO
HOUSES FOR SALE
bottom of the state.
Adrian is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of
Lenawee County. The population was 21,133 at the 2010 census.
Adrian was founded on June 18, 1826 by Addison Comstock, promoter of the
Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad, and was originally named Logan. In 1828
Addison's wife renamed the village to Adrian after the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
The only remaining piece of the Bank of Pennsylvania — one of the stone
pillars — was moved to Adrian, Michigan and erected as the Civil War
Memorial in commemoration of those in Adrian who died in the
American Civil War.
In the late 19th century through early 20th century Adrian was known as
the "fence capital of the world," when J. Wallace Page invented the
first successful wire fence. Throughout this period, Adrian was one of
the first fencing manufacturers in the world and its fences were
shipped as far as New York, Berlin, Asia, and Africa.
One of the first motor vehicles, the Lion automobile, was created in
Adrian. Between 1900 and 1912, Adrian was shaping up to be one of the
motor capitals of the world, with three car models manufactured in
Adrian during those 12 years. But due to some unfortunate turn of
events, it never came to be.
The first two were the Murry Motor Car and Lenawee Car: both made by the
Church Manufacturing Company. Although the cars were a hit at the 1910
Chicago Automobile show and they sold hundreds of cars, due to bad
financial decisions the Church Manufacturing Company ran out of money
and had to close.
The third car manufactured in Adrian was the Lion made by the Lion Motor
Car Company. The Lion was immensely popular and successful; Lion Motor
Car Company was taking the lead in the auto industry. However, on June
12, 1912, the plant caught on fire, destroyed about 200 cars, and
ultimately ended the company.
Adrian is sometimes referred to as "the Maple City" due in part to the
many sugar maple and other maple tree species found throughout the
city. The Adrian City Band is the oldest continuously active
community band in the country, founded in 1836. Also of historical
note is the Croswell Opera House. The Adrian Symphony Orchestra was
founded in 1981. Adrian College and Siena Heights University also
offer many cultural opportunities.
February is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between 8
and 26 degrees Fahrenheit. August is normally the warmest month with
temperatures between 60 and 83 degrees F. August is normally the
rainiest month with an average of 9.26 inches, and a yearly total of
38.78 inches of rain. February is normally the snowiest month with an
average of 16.6 inches, and a yearly total of 50.0 inches of snow.
I hope you enjoy this trip to Michigan.
~Marsha~
MAP OF MICHIGAN
WELCOME
DOWNTOWN
COURTHOUSE
COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
ADRIAN COLLEGE
HART HALL, SIENNA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY
BURNHAM HISTORICAL BUILDING
CAMP WILLIAMS SIGN
UNKNOWN BUILDING
LION AUTOMOBILE
MURRY AUTOMOBILE
LENAWEE AUTOMOBILE
LOOKS LIKE THE "BEVERLY HILLBILLIES" VEHICLE
OLD PHOTO
HOUSES FOR SALE
Information from Wikipedia
This is a MelloMarsha creation
I do not take credit for the pictures
Thanks to the respective photographers
11-13-13
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