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Queen of the Fair, Livingston County Fair, Howell, Michigan
This photograph was included in David Finney's book, "Images of America: Howell", 2013, p. 104, and is titled "Queen of the Fair". It noted that the "Queen" was wearing a sash, and was observing the poultry exhibit at the Agricultural Fair. The fairgrounds were in the northeast section of the city of Howell. The young men were wearing "white dusters" which were common for anyone driving an automobile in the early 1900's.
The exact date and names of the persons are unknown. It is believed the photographs was from the 1910's.
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Howell Street Fair, Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
This photograph was taken during one of Howell's Street Fairs. For a number of years, the fair was held in the center of Howell on Grand River Avenue. This photograph was taken in front of the Livingston County Courthouse.
The names of the persons and exact year is unknown but believed to be in the early 1900's. Below is an advertisement for the Great Howell Street Fair.
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World War I Draft Parade, Howell, Michigan, August 26, 1918
This photograph taken August 26, 1918 by Fred Teeple, is believed to be of the Draft Parade that took place on Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The Draft Board of Livingston County called to Howell and sent away to the service about 460 men (“Honor Roll of Livingston County 1917-1918”) during World War I. Most of these men were sent to Camp Custer in Battle Creek. The first quota of approximately forty men was sent to Camp Custer mid September 1917. On the home front in Livingston County, each group of draftees had a send off parade in Howell, Livingston, Michigan.The Livingston Republican provided the details of these parades which were similar in participants, attendees, and onlookers. The first parade took place on September 27, 1917. The parades usually had three bands, the Howell City Band, Ayre’s Martial Band, and the Conway Cornet Band, a contingent of G.A.R. veterans, pupils from Howell city schools, local businessmen, automobiles, and members of the Knights Templar post.
In 1918, the Red Cross Ladies joined the parade. The purpose of the parades was to show support for the draftees and the U.S. effort in the war.The World War I Draft Parade usually formed in North Division Street, marched north to Higgins Street, east to Court Street, south to Grand River Avenue, west to Chestnut St., then countermarched on Grand River Avenue to Division Street, turning south to Brooks Street, east to Fleming Street, then south to the Pere Marquette station. There appears to have been at least five parades, as documented in newspapers.com. The Parades took place in the morning as the Draftees needed to arrive for a 8:57AM departure from the station for Lansing and Fort Custer in Battle Creek.
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World War I Era Parade, Howell, Michigan
This photograph was created by Fred Teeple and is believed to be of a parade procession during the World War I Era. The view is of West Grand River Avenue, looking northeast; the storefronts on the north side of Grand River Avenue, the intersection of Grand River Avenue, and the Livingston County Courthouse are seen.
The Draft Board of Livingston County called to Howell and sent away to the service about 460 men (“Honor Roll of Livingston County 1917-1918”) during World War I. Most of these men were sent to Camp Custer in Battle Creek. The first quota of approximately forty men was sent to Camp Custer mid September 1917. On the home front in Livingston County, each group of draftees had a send off parade in Howell, Livingston, Michigan.The Livingston Republican provided the details of these parades which were similar in participants, attendees, and onlookers. The first parade took place on September 27, 1917. The parades usually had three bands, the Howell City Band, Ayre’s Martial Band, and the Conway Cornet Band, a contingent of G.A.R. veterans, pupils from Howell city schools, local businessmen, automobiles, and members of the Knights Templar post.
In 1918, the Red Cross Ladies joined the parade. The purpose of the parades was to show support for the draftees and the U.S. effort in the war.The World War I Draft Parade usually formed in North Division Street, marched north to Higgins Street, east to Court Street, south to Grand River Avenue, west to Chestnut St., then countermarched on Grand River Avenue to Division Street, turning south to Brooks Street, east to Fleming Street, then south to the Pere Marquette station. There appears to have been at least five parades, as documented in newspapers.com. The Parades took place in the morning as the Draftees needed to arrive for a 8:57AM departure from the station for Lansing and Fort Custer in Battle Creek.
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Livingston County Fair at the Fairgrounds, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the Livingston County Fairgrounds, Howell, Michigan. The fairgrounds were formerly in the northeast section of the city of Howell where Catrell Drive is now located. The fair is going on and in view are the horse racetrack, the speaker stand, the grandstand, and in front of that the Motor Drome. The date of the photograph is unknown.
The motor drome a silo-shaped wooden cylinder and its interior, 90-degree wooden wall serves as a track. Spectators stand on a platform that surrounds the top of the cylinder, and watch as the daredevils ride around the wall and perform tricks. -
Road Building Crew, Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1914
This is a photograph taken in front of the 200 block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and is the road building crew that came in to pave this road. Storefronts on the northside of West Grand River Avenue are in the background. This was taken ~ 1914; the names of the persons in the photograph are unknown. -
Civil War Veterans, Howell Michigan, Waddell Post No 120, Grand Army of the Republic, September 1898
This photograph was included in David Finney's "Images of America: Howell", 2013, p. 119, and is of Civil War Veterans, from the Howell, Michigan, Waddell Post No. 120, September 1898. He reported that the veterans from the Grand Army of the Republic rode on this wagon in the Floral Parade.
The names of the veterans are unknown.
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Hot Air Balloon Ascension, West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, July 4, 1915
This is a photograph taken during the launching of a hot air balloon, Howell, Michigan, during the 1915 4th of July celebration.
View 4th of July Balloon Launch 1915. (in library use only)
The view is looking west from West Grand River Avenue; Grand River is unpaved. The intersection of Walnut Street and Grand River is in view, and it includes the Hardware on the southwest corner, then further west is the Methodist Church building that was moved to that block, the spectators, the balloon, and in the distance the First Presbyterian Church.
On the north side of Grand River Avenue, the building with the sloped roof was identified by Duane Zemper as a photographer's studio, either Roy Lyndon or Harland Ludwig.
The newspaper printed a summary of the event, including the detail that the balloon came down on the jail, and was so damaged that it could not be repaired for the scheduled 5pm ascension.
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Excavating U.S. 16, Bruff's Hill, Livingston County, 1932
View Widen U.S. `16 1932 (in library use only)
This photograph is of excavating on Bruff's Hill, U.S. 16, Livingston County, Michigan, October 21, 1932.
There is a farm in the background. U.S. 16 is Grand River Avenue.
The names of the persons in the photograph and exact location of Bruff's Hill are unknown.
View accident on Bruff Hill U.S. 16 (in library use only) -
Oil Drilling, East of Howell, Michigan, 1932
This is a photograph of a company drilling for oil one mile east of Howell, Michigan, February 21, 1932. The exact location is unknown but is believed to be on the Brown farm in Oceola Township.
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