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Portofino on the River, a popular Wyandotte waterfront restaurant, will close its doors after more than 40 years in business at the end year.
Wyandotte (/ ˈ w aɪ ə n d ɒ t / WY-ən-dot) is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 25,058 at the 2020 census. [2] Wyandotte is located in southeastern Michigan, approximately 11 miles (18 km) south of Detroit on the Detroit River, and it is part of the collection of communities known as Downriver.
In 1872, [7] the Kirby's firm purchased a shipyard in Wyandotte, Michigan. [6] In 1852, Campbell, Wolverton and Company opened a ship repair yard on the Detroit River at the foot of Orleans Street. [8] In 1860 the firm, now known (with the addition of John Owen as president) as Campbell & Owen, constructed a 260' dry dock in the same location. [8]
In 1961, the Wyandotte National Wildlife Refuge was founded by congressional order thanks in part to Michigan politician John Lesinski, Jr., who was Michigan's 16th congressional district representative from 1951 to 1965. The refuge paved the way for tighter restrictions on industries and allocated much needed government funding to clean up the ...
In 2005, the city of Wyandotte purchased the house with the intent of demolishing it. However, recognizing the historic value, the city sold it as a restoration project. [4] In 2006, the Blankenship/Granzeier family purchased the house and completely restored it. [3] In 2013, the house was sold to the Martin family, who reside there to this day.
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Wyandotte Boat Club is a non-profit organization located in Wyandotte, Michigan along the Detroit River dedicated to the promotion of the sport of rowing within the Downriver area of Metro Detroit. The Wyandotte Boat Club was established in 1875.
Tom Brady welcomed in 2025 surrounded by his children. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, the NFL icon, 47, shared photos from his New Year's celebrations with his son John "Jack" Edward Thomas, 17, whom he ...