raymond - 2004-09-24 08:47:57
"In 1809, three Frenchmen by the names of Gabriel Godfroy, Francois Pepin, and Romaine La Chambre built a trading post on a site somewhat north of our present day Riverside Arts Center on the east side of North Huron Street." Bill Nickels, for the YHF
In 1811 the three Frenchmen established the French Claim. Isn't there a plaque on one of the buildings around Edison's hulk noting the trading post? Is the Michigan Historical marker still standing north of Riverside?* * * * * * * * * * * *
Hmm...thanks Raymond. I could have sworn it was on the west side. I'll have to consult with experts, not that Mr. Nickels is not one, of course--but I'd rather get a second opinion.
If there's a tradin' post plaque, I'd love to see it, and will have to investigate--thanks Raymond.
The link you posted leads to the awfully-"designed" Historical Markers site--it's got some kind of recursive mistake that keeps bringing up a toolbar. If you visit, hit "stop loading" on your browser the MINUTE you hit the site--otherwise, it's frustrating. * * * * * * * * * * * * eric - 2004-09-24 09:37:38
laura, would your 1811 map go as far north as the dansville/lansing area? there's an area i've been going to for years where i would swear there's an old indian trail between 2 (now) dead glacial lakes. it's shows distinctly on topos. but i wonder if it would be marked as an indian trail on the map.. thanx* * * * * * * * * * * * Laura - 2004-09-24 09:57:43
eric, you are just going to love this. Check out this amazing, astounding zoomable map of Michigan! That's where I got the image. You can zoom in and out, and you can move from side to side by touching the sides of the displayed section of map. I do hope you're not at work--if so, it's gonna be a lost day! Enjoy! The map.* * * * * * * * * * * * raymond - 2004-09-24 11:59:05
While not an "expert" on Ypsi (more of a layperson, as in "layabout"), I have looked around. All the lore and lit I'm familiar with claim the east side of the street as the location of Godfroy's emporium. I wonder if someone confused "west of the Huron River" with "west of Huron Street." The historical marker is on the east side of the street in front of the Historical Museum. The trading post is put theron on the east side of the street. On the south end of the Edison building (east side of street) next to 56 N Huron (former police station, former "restroom," present Michigan Film and Video) hangs the 1917 brass plaque.* * * * * * * * * * * * Laura - 2004-09-24 12:10:01
Oh dear, I didn't mean to imply that you're not an "expert"--good heavens, I'm putting my foot in my mouth a lot today! Sorry about that.
OK, clearly you have the info, here. I was wrong--but I'm glad, 'cause I learned something and thereby removed one more bit of ignorance from my brain, so thank you, Raymond.
Wow, awesome plaque picture! Love it! Thank you so much! These pictures of yours are incredibly great!--thank you, Raymond.* * * * * * * * * * * * Laura - 2004-09-24 12:16:25
just gonna put it right here:
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