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History Loves Company
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The Stories We Keep • Volume 9
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Boblo → Ford House
Three chapters. One thread: what Michigan remembers — and what we refuse to let disappear.
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Hi — Chris here.
This week feels like a timeline.
We start with a place built for escape, shift into a neighborhood built for permanence,
and land inside a home where quiet design shaped an era.
Every episode is a reminder: these places aren’t just “old” — they’re identity.
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This Week’s Episodes
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Monday • Streets of History
Boblo Island — Detroit’s Lost Summer Escape
A boat ride, a border crossing, and a shared memory for generations.
The rides are gone — but the stories are still living in your comments, photos, and family lore.
Watch Boblo →
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Wednesday • Pontiac Pulse
Seminole Hills — Designed to Endure
A neighborhood built with intention — craftsmanship, planning, and permanence.
This one is for anyone who loves details: brickwork, rooflines, setbacks, and the feeling of streets that were meant to last.
Watch Seminole Hills →
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Friday • Homes of Michigan • Premiere
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House — Premieres Jan 2 (6PM EST)
Not just wealth — taste. Restraint. Design.
This is one of the most important historic home experiences in Michigan, and we’re stepping inside properly.
Set Reminder →
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Community Chronicles
Detroit’s Historic Buildings: The Quiet Decisions
Detroit is in a constant tug-of-war between demolition and rebirth — and historic buildings are often where that battle gets decided.
The fastest way we lose the best architecture is quiet decisions made quickly, with no public conversation.
If there’s a Detroit building you want us to cover (restoration, vacancy, threatened demo, rebirth), hit reply and send the name or address.
I’m building a 2026 list and I want the community steering the ship.
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Sober Strides
The Boot, the Reset, and Track-Dad Life
Quick update: I’m back to walking in the boot — still being smart, still limiting movement, but the progress is real.
And Kit is on a roll. Track is becoming our thing. We even built him a little at-home gym setup so he can keep getting stronger.
I’m not gonna lie… I’m really enjoying being a track dad.
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Market Moments
The Trend I’m Seeing Everywhere Right Now
I’m seeing the same pattern across Detroit and Pontiac:
authenticity wins.
Homes with preserved layouts, original details, solid bones, and a real story consistently draw the strongest attention —
whether that turns into showings, offers, or people simply following the listing because it feels like something worth saving.
Want a “historic snapshot” for your neighborhood? Reply with the city + area (example: “Detroit – East English Village” or “Pontiac – Franklin Blvd.”)
and I’ll feature it in a future volume.
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Forever Home Project
Early Days — Looking for 501(c)(3) Experience
We’re still early in the planning phases, but the vision is clear:
preservation with a purpose — restoring historic homes while creating real second chances.
If you have experience with 501(c)(3) nonprofits (forming, structuring, legal, board setup, fundraising),
I’d appreciate a conversation.
Reply to this email and put “501c3” in the subject line.
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HLC Apparel
Wear the Mission
If these stories mean something to you, the easiest way to support the work is to wear it.
The Foundation Collection is built for people who believe preservation matters.
Shop the Store →
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Reply Prompt
Where are you watching from?
Hit reply and tell me your city —
and one Michigan place you have real memories tied to that deserves a full episode.
Format it like this: “PLACE + CITY + why it matters.”
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