Kalamazoo Michigan
The city of Kalamazoo, Mi. was origannaly named by the Native Americans although its exact origin hasn't been pinpointed. Some say it means "the mirage of reflecting river," while others say it means bubbling or boiling water. Such an interesting name has inspired many poets, authors and songwriters to add Kalamazoo into their
As Kalamazoo grew over the years, so did the variety of social and cultural activities. The areas first newspaper was the Kalamazoo Gazette which is one of the state's oldest. Many other papers were published here in the early years, including the Kalamazoo Telegraph (1844-1916).
Kalamzoo county's educational facilities have always been a source of pride for residents. The first public high school was built in 1859 and in April 1833, the territorial governor signed legislation authorizing a charter for the Michigan and Huron Institute. Its first building was erected in 1836 on Cedar Street between Park and Westnedge and over the years, the Institute evolved into the well-respected Kalamazoo College. Today, Kalamzoo has four institutions of higher learning, Kalamazoo College, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Davenport University. There are also branches of other colleges springing up in the Kalamazoo area too.
Erbelli's Gourmet Pizza
Voted Kalamazoo's Best Pizza
If you like pizza then you are going to love Erbelli's Gourmet Pizza. They have excellent pizza, pasta, sub sandwiches and more. They also have a large lunch buffet every with something for everyone.They have two locations, one in Portage on Portage St. just South of Centre St. And another in Kalamazoo on Stadium Ave.
Mi Ranchito
Voted Kalamazoo's Best Mexican Food
If you like Mexican food and you are in Kalamazoo, you have to stop by Mi Ranchito for some authentic Mexican cuisine.At Mi Ranchito, their mission is to provided delicious authentic Mexican food and make your dining experience enjoyable and memorable.
Scott's Sports Cards
Coins, Cards, Jewelry, Silver, Gold and Other Collectibles
Scott's Sports Cards is Kalamazoo's premier buyer and seller of silver, gold, and other precious metals. They also have an excellent collection of sports cards, jerseys, posters, autogrpahs and other sports collectibles.Scott's also has a fine collection of jewelry, watches and gifts of distinction.
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a dynamic, student-centered research university with an enrollment of 25,000. WMU is focused on delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, advancing its growing graduate division and fostering significant research activities. Emerald Property Management
Rentals In Downtown Kalamazoo
If you are looking for affordable living in downtown Kalamazoo, Emerald Property Management is the place for you. They have studio apartments, one and two bedroom apartments and three to six bedroom homes for rent.Their rental units come with washers/dryers, dishwashers, snow plowing, lawn care, high efficiency furnaces , and other great features.
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Kalamazoo's Island Festival
This festival is a must see. At a great price you get a day and a night full of music. Also available with be Caribbean food, clothing and gifts.Island Festival is a fun event for the entire community.
Bell's Brewery
This place is the pride of Kalamazoo. Bell's Beer has been making award winning ale's and lagers since 1983. City of Kalamazoo Statistics
The population of 49006 is 23,718.
That's #4169 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
79% of the population is white, which is 5 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 49006 is $31,769, which is $2,071 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $96,700. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 23% from the typical value.
Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MI is 24.3.
Stats about: Kalamazoo, MI
Population: 23,718Number of Households: 10,614
Average House Value: $96,700
Average Income per Household: $31,769
Elevation: 753 ft
Population Breakdown:
Family Fun in Kalamazoo
- Air Zoo :: The Total Flight Experience :: Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the Air Zoo features history's greatest aircraft, full-motion flight simulators, a 4-D theater and much more!
- Taste of Kalamazoo
- There is always something for everyone at The Taste of Kalamazoo!
Special Family Programming on Saturday Afternoon from noon-4:00pm
FUN STUFF FOR FAMILIES - Presented by First Community Federal Credit Union
Featuring: The 16th Annual Greatest Kazoo Duck Race -
Benefiting Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. - Kalamazoo Public Library - Library Events
- Library Events Once Upon a Time
Date: Wednesday May 30 2007
Time: 10am - 11am
Description: Parents, teacher, and child care providers; bring your preschool-aged children to Party in the Park, a very special story hour in Bronson Park featuring costumed stor
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One of Kalamazoo's Major Employers
Pfizer Incorporated
Pfizer Incorporated () is a pharmaceutical company, ranking number one in sales in the world. The company is based in New York City, with its research headquarters in Groton, Connecticut. It produces Lipitor (atorvastatin, used to lower blood cholesterol); the neuropathic pain/fibromyalgia drug Lyrica (pregabalin); the oral antifungal medication Diflucan (fluconazole), antibiotic Zithromax (azithromycin), Viagra (sildenafil citrate), and the anti inflammatory Celebrex (celecoxib) (also known as Celebra in some countries outside USA and Canada, mainly in South America).
Pfizer's shares were made a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average on April 8, 2004.
On January 26, 2009, Pfizer agreed to buy pharmaceutical giant Wyeth for US$68 billion, a deal financed with cash, shares and loans.
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- Sigma Machine
- Sigma Machine has been a professional machining and production shop since 1955.
- Neta World
- The InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) serves the electrical testing industry by offering accreditation of third-party electrical testing firms, certifying electrical testing technicians and producing of American National Standards.
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mbrownauthor wrote...
I live in Muskegon, MI, which is about 1 1/2 hours West of Kalamazoo. I've been to K-zoo several times. A friend of mine used to live there. Nice tribute to this city.
Posted January 09, 2009
GypsyPirate wrote...
Great lens - glad you joined us in the Squidoo City Guide!
Posted September 24, 2007
BigJim wrote...
Nice city lens. Looking forward to more great info. Thanks for joining the Squidoo City Guide.
Posted August 21, 2007
Kalamazoo, Michigan on the Blogospere
- Michigan arts agencies get federal stimulus grants
- ... the Flint Institute of Arts, the Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival in Kalamazoo,...
- Stimulus funds help Michigan budget; job growth unclear
- A $44-million project to widen I-94 in Kalamazoo County was chosen because it's the busiest free...
- Kalamazoo County's unemployed to begin losing benefits
- by Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo Gazette KALAMAZOO -- Michigan's public assistance agency is bracing fo...
- Vital statistics: Births, deaths and divorces in southwestern Michigan
- by Kalamazoo Gazette Constance DeMoss, 80, of Portage, formerly of Battle Creek (Richard A. Henry Fu...
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