On this day in 1870, the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents voted to allow women as students. In 1988, the last train left Michigan Central Station, which was later refurbished by Ford in 2023 as a symbol of Detroit’s resurgence.

U-M Admits Women & Michigan Central Station | Jan 5

WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents intriguing stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes and iconic cities to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a wide variety of fascinatingly true tales from the Great Lake State. Interested in supporting the Michigan Minute?

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