Posts published in “History”

Left, this picture from 1883 shows the former Citizens National Bank Building. Right, a brand-new Citizens Bank Building was built in 1926 next to their 1875 building. (Photos courtesy Romeo Community Archive) BY EMILY MALEK…

BY EMILY MALEK Earlier this month, the old Emmett’s Energy building was torn down to make way for Bruce Orchards — a mixed-use development. For 40 years, Emmett’s Energy was located on 70790 Van Dyke…

BY EMILY MALEK This year’s Romeo Garden Walk is happening 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 18. The Romeo and Juliet Garden Club has put on this event since 2022, yet it has lasted…

BY EMILY MALEK The Romeo Peach Festival is now two months away, and 2026 marks an important milestone in the event’s history. This year is the 75th anniversary of when the Romeo Lions Club took…

BY EMILY MALEK America’s 250th birthday is coming up very soon. There are many ways to celebrate this special occasion, and the Romeo Community Archives took the historical route. The display we have now at…

BY EMILY MALEK The Romeo Peach Festival is less than three months away, and the Romeo Community Archives will be there this year to conduct oral histories about the cherished event. Each participant will be…

BY EMILY MALEK Edward Battani was one of the most beloved members in the Romeo community. He was a teacher at Romeo Community Schools from 1953 to 1986. Battani taught history, gym and driver’s education…

BY EMILY MALEK Put on your favorite hat because on Friday, June 5, the Starkweather Arts Center and the Starkweather Society hosted an opening reception for an exhibition called “Hats Off!” The event is for…

BY EMILY MALEK People of certain generations in the Romeo-Washington area will remember when Whistle Stop, located on the corner of 29 Mile and Van Dyke Roads, was a railroad museum with an 1869-labelled locomotive.…