Essays on the people, buildings, and events in the conjoined histories of East Lansing and Michigan State University, with a particular interest in the Michigan Agricultural College era (1855–1925), and a timeline of significant events.
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Baker’s Switch — a vanished neighborhood
Once a modest but growing neighborhood tucked between Lansing and East Lansing, Baker’s Switch is now a forgotten chapter in the area’s history. What led to the rise and fall of this oddly named place? Discover the story of Baker’s Switch and how it vanished before it ever appeared on a map. Read more.
