EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 1 MIN
Michigan’s First Election & Motorized Fire Engines | December 17
from Michigan Minute
On this day in 1798, Michigan’s first American election was held in the Northwest Territory, with Solomon Sibley defeating James May amid accusations of voter bribery. In 1908, Lansing introduced the first factory-built, motorized fire engine, a milestone that would soon be adopted by manufacturers, though Detroit didn’t fully retire its horse-drawn fire engines until 1922.
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
Michigan’s First Election & Motorized Fire Engines | December 17
0:00
1:00
1×
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this episode of Michigan Minute?
This episode is 1 minute long.
When was this Michigan Minute episode published?
This episode was published on December 17, 2025.
Can I download this Michigan Minute episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!