1848 Women rights compared to today 2023 – Jenna Voss
1848 Women rights compared to today 2023 By Jenna Voss In 1848, women’s rights were very different from what they are today. Women were not allowed to vote, hold political […]
Ortonville in 1848 vs Today – Hailey Owens
Ortonville in 1848 vs Today By Hailey Owens Ortonville, Michigan is a beautiful and friendly community that has gone through a lot of changes and difficulties over the years. It […]
Construction in Ortonville 1848 vs 2023 – Stefan Austin
Construction in Ortonville 1848 vs 2023 By Stefan Austin Ortonville was founded in 1848 by Amos Orton, who built a dam across Kearsley Creek to supply water power for his […]
Ortonville’s Business Throughout the Years – Isaiah Ricard
Ortonville’s Business Throughout the Years By Isaiah Ricard What is your favorite place to shop in downtown Ortonville? Could it be the South Street Exchange, a newer store offering a […]
Ortonville: A Living Time Capsule – Abigail Rowe
Ortonville: A Living Time Capsule By Abigail Rowe Found just on the edge of Metro Detroit, the town of Ortonville measures at less than 1 square mile and has a […]
1848-2023 Celebrating 175 Years in Ortonville – Joseph Loudon
1848- 2023 Celebrating 175 Years in Ortonville By Joseph Loudon One might think not much has changed from 175 years ago, but many things have changed. As I strolled through […]
175 Years Ago to the Present – Samuel Loudon
175 Years Ago to the Present By Samuel Loudon In the past 175 years changes continually occur leaving us with entirely different lifestyles and societies. We all see how technology […]
Honorable Mention – Schooling – Olivia Kentros
Writing Contest By Olivia Kentros The topic I chose to write about comparing 1848 to 2023 is schooling. Schools have drastically changed in the past 175 years. Schools went from […]
3rd place – 1848- Haylee Allen
1848 VS Now By Haylee Allen There are many differences in our world between today and 1848. There was no internet, no smartphones, and no cars in 1848. People communicated […]
2nd place – Then and Now – Michael Olrich
Then and Now: Ortonville at a Glance By Michael Olrich Amos Orton and his family established Ortonville in the free soil of Michigan after an arduous journey from New York. […]
