Belle Isle Exposed | Detroit's Most Underrated Island
This is a shortened 11 minute 24 second version of Belle Isle—cut down to the best moments so you can experience it quickly. From aerial views to the history behind Detroit’s most iconic island, this version gives you everything you need in a more digestible format. If you’re exploring Detroit, investing, or just want to see one of the city’s best spots, Belle Isle is a must. Watch the full version here: • The Full History of Belle Isle: Why Detroi... Subscribe for more Detroit real estate, historic properties, and local content. History Loves Company is a Michigan-based media and real estate brand dedicated to telling the stories of historic homes, streets, buildings, and cities — and the people who shaped them. Through cinematic video, long-form documentaries, neighborhood explorations, and real-time drives, this channel explores how history lives on through architecture, place, and memory. Some stories are well known. Others have been forgotten. All of them matter. Founded by Chris Hubel, a historic-home specialist and storyteller, History Loves Company blends preservation, education, and modern real estate into one connected platform — documenting the past while engaging with the present. WEEKLY SERIES New videos premiere three times a week at 6PM EST: • Streets of History — Historic streets, districts, and neighborhoods • Pontiac Pulse — Deep dives into Pontiac, Michigan’s past, present, and future • Homes of Michigan — Tours and stories of historic homes across the state In addition to weekly episodes, you’ll also find: Quiet driving videos through historic cities Long-form documentaries Unedited walkthroughs and drives Architecture-focused storytelling COMING 2026 — STORIES WE KEEP PODCAST Launching in 2026, Stories We Keep by History Loves Company is a long-form podcast exploring the deeper human stories behind historic homes, streets, institutions, and cities — and why the places we build continue to shape who we are. HISTORY LOVES COMPANY ECOSYSTEM Website: https://www.historylovesco.com Your hub for videos, writing, projects, and historic real estate. HLC HQ — Downtown Pontiac, Michigan Based inside a historic Albert Kahn–connected building, HLC HQ serves as our creative studio, office space, podcast hub, and community gathering place. Office space, podcast studio access, and event rentals are available. HLC Apparel: https://www.hlcapparel.com Wear Michigan’s history. Newsletter — Stories We Keep Weekly Michigan history, behind-the-scenes content, and preservation stories: https://stories-we-keep.beehiiv.com/ REAL ESTATE Chris Hubel is a licensed REALTOR® with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, specializing in historic and architecturally significant homes throughout Michigan. Thinking about buying, selling, or just curious what your home might be worth? Every home has a story — let’s discover yours. FOLLOW HISTORY LOVES COMPANY TikTok: / historylovescompany Instagram: @theinkedagent Facebook: Chris Hubel (Realtor) Thank you for supporting the mission to preserve Michigan’s past — one story, one video, and one home at a time.
