Westland

Images of America: Michigan

by Daryl Alan Bailey, Sherrye Louise Huggins Bailey

In May of 1825, Reverend Marcus Swift traveled along the middle branch of the Rouge River until he found a place he thought was close to heaven. Soon streets, homes, and businesses were established as more pioneers arrived in Nankin Township. In 1963, the J.L. Hudson Company chose Nankin Township as the site of a new shopping mall called Westland. When the mall became a target for annexation, residents joined forces to create their own city. Thus, the city of Westland was born. Through rare photographs drawn from various sources, this book takes readers on a journey through nearly 200 years of local history, from the death of Chief Tonquish to the present day.

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 4, 2004

Reviews

[Jeff Koslowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

You've seen one of these types of books, you've seen them all. It is a little disappointing that the book does not use or credit Westland's museum for anything.