Michigan Travelogue: South Haven, Downtown Berkley, Inside Henry Ford Fairlane

Welcome to the Friday edition of the podcast! Thanks for accomodating our posting schedule this week.

- Devon O'Reilly talks about a family trip South Haven, a charming West Coast Michigan beach town. He offers tips for first-time visitors, including must-see spots.

- Jer explores the underappreciated Detroit suburb of Berkley. He highlights Coffee and Bark, a dog-themed coffee shop with a coworking space and dog-friendly area, and Perch, a home goods store with unique items like a heron lamp and a wall-mounted peacock with a top hat. He also mentions grabbing tacos at Casa Amado and the area's walkability.

- Devon provides an update on the extensive restoration of the Henry Ford estate, Fairlane, which has been closed for eleven years. He discusses the meticulous work being done to restore the estate to its 1920s glory and shares insights into the historical significance of the property. We also talk about Henry Ford's earlier residence in Detroit, located on Edison, and the contrasting lifestyles and contributions of Henry and his son, Edsel Ford. They touch on the differences between the Fairlane estate and Edsel's home, the Ford House, in Grosse Pointe.

Don't miss this engaging discussion on local destinations, historical insights, and personal updates.

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