Historic Albion
Albion’s story stretches back over 185 years, from its roots as a growing mill town to the diverse, creative, and resilient community it is today. Generations of residents have left their mark—through industry, culture, music, and everyday life—shaping a history worth celebrating and remembering.
This page is dedicated to exploring Albion’s past through articles, stories, and photos that highlight the people, places, and events that define our heritage. Check back often—new posts and features will be added regularly as we continue to uncover and share Albion’s rich history.
Dive in and discover the stories that built Albion.
Forging History: 130+ Years of Metalworking at 704 North Clark St
704 North Clark has been an industrial site in Albion for over 130 years, housing various manufacturers like T.C. Prouty, Lonergan, and McGraw-Edison, culminating in Challenger Communications.
Read more to learn about the site’s long history and significance to Albion’s manufacturing scene.
Beautiful Albion (1894)
Beautiful, healthful, industrial, educational. Albion – city of factories schools, churches, and happy homes!
Read about the city’s beginnings and history in this 1894 publishment, A Souvenir of City of Albion by James B. Field.
The 1857 Business Directory
The Albion Weekly Mirror published a Business Directory in 1857 showing the many businesses that had taken hold in the community just two years after its incorporation as a village.
Read along to learn about Albion’s early settlers and the business scene that shaped our community today.
Albion Life Today 