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  • R/UDAT Study Sketches, Howell, Michigan - 1984

    This sketch is from  the publication of "Change with Continuity: A Recommendation by the American Institute of Architects R/UDAT Team for Howell, Michigan, 1984".

    In 1983, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce applied for a R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study, an American Institute of Architects program that brought a team of professionals to the city for a four-day period to study Howell's downtown, its ability to compete for regional shopping, and to make recommendations for improvements to re-vitalize the city.  The team, in 1984, during the study took photographs, interviewed people, held forums, and in the end provided an outline of strategies.

    American Institute of Architects Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team
  • R/UDAT Study Sketches, Howell, Michigan - 1984

    This sketch is from the cover of the publication of "Change with Continuity: A Recommendation by the American Institute of Architects R/UDAT Team for Howell, Michigan, 1984".

    In 1983, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce applied for a R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study, an American Institute of Architects program that brought a team of professionals to the city for a four-day period to study Howell's downtown, its ability to compete for regional shopping, and to make recommendations for improvements to re-vitalize the city.  The team, in 1984, during the study took photographs, interviewed people, held forums, and in the end provided an outline of strategies.

    American Institute of Architects Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team
  • Reason & Shehan Hardware, Pinckney, Michigan

    This is a photograph of the Reason & Shehan Hardware store, Pinckney, Michigan. The sign on building is General Hardware and Agricultural Implements and also mentions buggies. The Sigler building is to the right of the hardware store.
  • Reason and Shehan Hardware Pinckney, Michigan (Later the Clark Store)

    This is a photograph of the Reason and Shehan Hardware Pinckney, Michigan (Later the Clark Store).
  • Rectory at St. Mary's Church, Pinckney, Michigan

    This is believed to be the Rectory at St. Mary's Church, Pinckney, Michigan.  The church is in the background.
  • Refrigeration Research, 525 North Fifth Street, Brighton, Michigan

    These are photographs of Refrigeration Research Incorporated, 525 North Fifth Street, Brighton, Michigan.  The photographs also included the notation, "Hartland - E.J. Duncan".

    Refrigerator Research Inc., was founded in 1944 by Ed Bottum, who remained president until 1996, and active in the business until his death in 2001.  The business manufactured parts for the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry.  Refrigeration Research Inc., also is home to the Refrigeration Research Museum.
  • Repaving of Sibley Street, Howell, Michigan, - 1975

    Photographs of the intersection of South Court Street and East Sibley Street, looking east, Howell, Michigan.  Repaving is in process, and the photograph is dated 1975.
  • Restored Statue for Fountain at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan October 28, 1970

    Restored Statue for Fountain at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan October 28, 1970

    The statue and fountain was given by the Women's Club about 1906 to the library. Vandals broke the fountain and the fountain and statue laid in the basement of library for years until Sheriff Charles Hards, Mike Hagman and Undersheriff Russell McCarthy hauled them out and repaired them.

    From Left to Right: Sheriff Charles Hards, Mike Hagman and Undersheriff Russell McCarthy looking the results of their labors.
  • Rialto Theater, Brighton, Livingston, Michigan

    This is a photograph taken in Brighton, Michigan, on West Main Street.  It depicts an unknown parade, and in the background is the  Former Opera House, the Rialto Theatre.

    The Rialto Theatre, 307 West Main Steeet, Brighton, Michigan, was originally built in 1918 to show silent movies.  Silent movies were often accompanied by piano music provided by a local artist.   

    The Rialto Theatre was a multi-use theater between 1918 and 1937 hosting movies, meetings, music, commencements, lectures and conventions.  In 1937, there was extensive remodeling of the Rialto converting it into a bowling alley.  After World War II, the Bowling Alley was demolished to make way for a parking lot.

    Parade participants: unknown.
  • Rialto Theater, Brighton, Livingston, Michigan

    This is a photograph taken in Brighton, Michigan, on West Main Street.  It depicts an unknown parade, and in the background is the  Former Opera House, the Rialto Theatre.

    The Rialto Theatre, 307 West Main Steeet, Brighton, Michigan, was originally built in 1918 to show silent movies.  Silent movies were often accompanied by piano music provided by a local artist.   

    The Rialto Theatre was a multi-use theater between 1918 and 1937 hosting movies, meetings, music, commencements, lectures and conventions.  In 1937, there was extensive remodeling of the Rialto converting it into a bowling alley.  After World War II, the Bowling Alley was demolished to make way for a parking lot.

    Participants in Parade: unknown.
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