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West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Pre 1917
This is a photograph of the south side of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. It pictures the businesses on the 100 block. It is dated Pre 1917. In the distance, the intersection of Grand River Avenue with South Walnut Street is visible.
The names of the persons in the photograph are unknown.
A horse and buggy are in the street. Porter Clothing Co. is the third building from the left. -
West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Storefronts
This is a photograph of the storefronts at 201, 203 and 205 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. In the 1930's, 201 was a hardware store, 203 was Winkelhaus Floral Company, and 205 was a funeral parlor owned by John MacDonald. Note Grand River Avenue is paved with bricks. -
West side of Howell Street, Pinckney, Michigan
This is a photograph of the West side of Howell Street, Pinckney, Michigan, South of Main Street. Storefronts are in view, and an unknown man standing next to a wagon. -
Western Union Telegraph Company, 203 South Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the Western Union Telegraph Company, 203 South Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan. The year of the photograph is unknown. -
White Star Oil Station, Brighton, Michigan- September 3, 1925
This image is of the White Star Oil Station, Brighton, Michigan, September 3, 1925. The White Star Oil Station was located at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Mill Street. -
Wickman Wire Works, 200 Block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
Wickman Wire Works was established about May 1909 in Howell, Michigan. The manufactuer occupied a building that was formerly the Methodist Church; the 1855 building was moved to a site on 200 block of West Grand River Avenue to make way for the next building about 1890.
That building on Grand River Avenue was used for a multitude of community purposes including a gymnasium and a manufacturing place. It was last occupied by Wickman Wire Works. (See item 10143, "200 Block of West Grand River").
Pictured are the Machines to twist wire products. Wickman Wire Works was owned by Henry J. Wickman who held a patent on wire eaves trough hangers. Mr. Wickman also held patents on "Keep Em Alive" fish stringers, and several other items such as boat anchors. He came to Howell in 1908 and opened his wire working machine shop in the old church building on West Grand River Avenue.
In 1912, the officers of Wickman Wire Works were R. Bruce McPherson, Henry J. Wickman, Hugh A. McPherson, F.P. Schroeder, and E. C. Shields, and the wireworks employed nine men.
In 1910, Mr. Wickman purchased 30 acres on North Michigan Avenue where later Millsite Steel and Wire Works was established. Mr. Wickman died in a cave-in November 20, 1930 as workmen were cutting down a hill with a steam shovel. His widow, Leora M. Wickman dissolved the wireworks in 1945. Robert Withey was her nephew who was later part owner of Millsite Tackle. -
William Deutsch & Sons Car Dealership, Howell, Michigan - 1953
William Deutsch & Sons Car Dealership, Howell, Michigan - 1953
Located at 127 S. Michigan Avenue, on the northwest corner of Sibley and Michigan Ave. -
William Deutsch & Sons Sales & Service Howell, Michigan - 1948
William Deutsch & Sons Sales & Service Howell, Michigan - 1948
Located at NE corner of Sibley St. and Michigan Ave in Howell, Michigan. Now a parking lot. -
William McPherson & Sons, Dry Goods, West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the William McPherson & Sons, Dry Goods store, on the north side of the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
Grand River Avenue is snow filled; the name of the person in the photograph is unknown. The year is unknown. -
William McPherson House, West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the William McPherson, Jr. House on West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
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