Lanstories

This episode, part two of a two-part program on Austin Blair, continues an examination of Blair's life and people remember or memorialize historical events and people. Topics covered include the Civil War, Michigan politics during the Civil War, Austin Blair's political career and the memorial erected in his honor on the State Capitol grounds in Lansing. Keywords: Austin Blair, Ulysses S Grant, Ci...

This episode of Lanstories begins a look at Austin Blair, Governor of Michigan from 1861-1865 and considers not only the historical events he was a part of, but also how memories and ideas of the past become part of our culture, our "historical memory." Tags/Keywords: Lanstories, Lansing, Michigan, Jackson, Michigan, New York, History, Civil War, Slavery, Republican Party, Anti-Slavery, Abolition,...

In this episode, part three of a three-part series, Siwik continues looking at the growth and development of Lansing Community College's downtown campus, with particular attention on the construction of Dart Auditorium and the Technology and Learning Center building (TLC). Siwik also covers the broader topic of where Lansing Community College's downtown campus fits into the community college movem...

In part two of a three-part series, Lanstories continues to examine the growth of the downtown Lansing Campus for Lansing Community College. Picking up where episode two left off, this show looks at the space where the University Center is currently located, as well as the development of the Washington Square/Washington Mall pedestrianized area in downtown Lansing, including the construction of th...

In part one of a three-part series, this episode explores the history behind the laying out of the selection of the location of Lansing Community College's downtown campus and looks at the history of some of the buildings. Content discussed includes the founding of LCC in 1957, the Rogers-Carrier and Herrmann Houses, as well as the Community College Act of 1966, the construction of the Arts &...

On this episode, David Siwik explores how Lansing, Michigan came to get its name, including providing insight into the establishment of the city as the state capital in 1847, and exploring the life and times of John Lansing Jr., namesake of the city. Topics discussed include the politics and practical reasons behind Lansing's founding, the connection to New York in the settlement of Michigan, and...