Kalamazoo once grew so much celery it earned a world title, and the tagline that came with it was actually pretty catchy.
Do you know all of these 7 fun facts about Kalamazoo? Thanks to Discover Kalamazoo for the plethora of information they have on this area.
7 Fun Facts About Kalamazoo
1.The Shakespeare Company
If you thought Shakespeare’s Pub was named after the famous playwright, you’re not alone. I thought that too. Well, we were both wrong. William Shakespeare Jr. may share the name with the playwright, but that’s it. This William Shakespeare Jr. was once the mayor of Kalamazoo and the inventor and founder of Shakespeare Fishing Tackle. The company was founded in 1897 and had a goal of improving the fishing reel mechanism. This was successful.
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2.Sustainable Craft Brewing Program
The very first higher education programs dedicated to sustainable craft brewing started right here in Kalamazoo. Those programs were launched at The Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University in 2015. More information can be found at wmich.edu.
3. Bell’s Brewery
Speaking of brewing, Bell’s Brewery, a local favorite, is Michigan’s largest microbrewery. Not only that, but Bell’s is also the first and oldest craft brewer east of Boulder, Colorado…