This is the 1925 Centralia — the Annual Senior Number, Volume III, published by the students of Bay City Central High School in Bay City, Michigan.
A 100-year-old piece of local Michigan history with senior portraits, class photos, faculty, clubs, athletics, drama, literary sections, and 22 pages of original Bay City advertising.
If your family has roots in Bay City, or you collect Michigan local history and genealogy materials, this is the kind of book that is very hard to find.
Quick Specs
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Genre: Antique High School Yearbook / Michigan Local History / Genealogy
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Title: The Centralia — Annual Senior Number, Volume III
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Published by: Students of Bay City Central High School
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Location: Bay City, Michigan
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Year: 1925
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Edition: Volume III, Annual Senior Number
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Format: Hardcover
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Dust Jacket: No — none issued
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Pages: 120 content pages plus XXII pages of original Bay City advertising
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Dimensions: 11" x 8" x .05"
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Cover: Dark brown embossed leatherette boards with debossed title and date
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Special Features: Ex Libris bookplate inside front cover, gold page edges, original Bay City advertising, Central Interscholastic Press Association member seal, senior portraits, class photos, faculty, clubs, athletics, drama, literary sections
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ISBN: Pre-ISBN era
Condition Grade: Fair
Positives
- All interior pages present and fully legible
- Senior portrait pages clean and clear — photos sharp and intact
- Gold page edges visible and surviving
- Ex Libris bookplate inside front — a period detail that adds to the history of the book
- Interior binding still holds pages together
- Original advertising section complete at XXII pages — a genuine snapshot of 1925 Bay City commerce
Issues / Wear
- Cover shows heavy wear — dark brown leatherette is cracked and peeling throughout
- Tan binding material exposed and fraying at all four corners and along spine edges
- Spine binding cloth shows significant deterioration at top and bottom
- Cover boards show deep creasing and surface loss consistent with 100 years of age
- Interior pages show light toning consistent with age — all readable
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key:
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable and collectible but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
This yearbook is 100 years old in 2025 — a genuine centennial piece of Bay City, Michigan history. The content inside is the real draw: senior portraits with names and quotes, class photos, faculty, drama productions, athletic teams, literary contributions, and 22 pages of original 1925 Bay City advertising that names real local businesses.
For genealogists tracing Bay City families, local historians, or collectors of Michigan ephemera, this is a primary source document in book form. The cover shows its age honestly.
The story inside is fully intact.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
