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Jack Wilson was the last man to operate the Delta Mills Pere Marquette Depot when it ceased operation in 1932. He also owned the coal yard located near the depot.

From left to right: Charles Wilson, Gertie Sedore, Bess(?) Wilson, Grace Wilson, Mrs. C. Wilson, Jack Wilson, Gary Sedore, Wilbur Parker, [?] Parker, Mary Wilson.

Jack's [Wilson?] Grandfather's house at Millett

The Saw Mill was located on the south bank of the Grand River just east of what is now Webster Road."[Erastus Ingersoll,] Having established himself at his new home on Grand River, the first work was to erect a dam preparatory to building a saw-mill.…

The Grist Mill was built in 1837 on the north bank of the Grand River, near the corner of Vermont Street and Main Street. This picture of the Grist Mill was taken in the spring of 1904 after a flood. The Grist Mill was torn down by the Delta Road…

View of the Grist Mill from the south bank of the Grand River. Picture taken east of the Delta Mills Bridge prior to 1904. The dam which was constructed nearby can be seen just east of the mill.The Grist Mill was built in 1837 on the north bank of…

Delta Mills School being painted in 1880. In the background is the Congregational Church which burned down in the spring of 1908.