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Muskegon History and Beyond with the Lakeshore Museum CenterAuthor: Lakeshore Museum Center
A short podcast exploring the people, places, and events that shaped Muskegon, Michigan and beyond. Language: en Genres: History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Tragedy on the Illinois
Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
On March 16, 1945 one of the worst public service disasters to ever occur in Muskegon County happen. Firefighters and other first responders would head to the Mart Dock to put out a fire aboard the Illinois. While the fire was quickly dealt with a much more dangerous foe was aboard in the form of toxic gas.













