Digital Archive of the Howell Carnegie Library Archives

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  • Labeled former Mayors of Howell, Michigan; names unknown

    These photographs are of Howell Mayors, Henry, Parshall, Fishbeck and others, and of Knights Templar, No. 28, Howell, Michigan.

    The date of the photographs is unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-C006-02-0001_u.jpg

    This series of photographs were made from glass plate negative that were in the Howell Area Archives.  They were labeled "Weddings 1920's".  The exact dates, names of the persons, and the location of the photographs are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-C006-02-0011_u.jpg

    This group of pictures is of Brides and Bridal Clothing of the 1950's.  The names of the persons in the pictures and location of the photographs are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-C007-01-0001_u.jpg

    This is a collection of photographs taken at the Open House and Ribbon Cutting at the new campus of Cleary College, 3744 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.   

    The celebration took place on September 21, 1980, with special guests Cleary College President Gilbert E. Bursley,  State Senator Kerry Kammer, and State Representative Fred Dillingham.   Other local dignitaries were also present, including in pictures, 0003, and 0009 Mayor James Young.  State Representative Fred Dillingham has been identified in picture 0032 and other pictures that portry the Ribbon Cutting.  

    In the Ribbon Cutting ceremony picture, Heather Ringe, age 7, was the ribbon cutter, and she is pictured with her mother, Sandra Ringe,  State Senator Ed Pierce, State Representative Fred Dillingham, and Cleary College President Gilbert E. Bursley.

    The names of the others in the photographs are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-C008-05-0001_u.jpg

    These photographs were taken at the Livingston County Courthouse, and it shows swearing in ceremonies in the Courtroom with court officers and judges present.

    The date, and names of those in the pictures are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-C008-05-0010_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of a rally/celebration held on the steps of the Livingston County Courthouse, Howell, Michigan, 1915.

    This photograph was also included in the "Howell Bicentennial History", 1979, page 256.  Captioned, "A Politician Gives a Speech from the Back of the Courthouse".

    The exact date, name of celebration, and names of the persons are unknown.
  • Livingston County Courthouse, Lawn, looking at the southside of East Grand River Avenue, Howell

    These are photographs of the Livingston County's  First Court House, Howell, Michigan,  1847 - 1888,  and Bell Weather Vane Tower Clock, Livingston County Courthouse, Howell, Michigan, February 9, 1890, 200 Block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.

    The names of the persons are unknown.
  • Unknown person talking in front of courthouse building.

    Reopening of Livingston County Court House, Howell, Michigan -June 10 -11, 1978

    Was also dedicated as a restored State of Michigan historic landmark.

    The historical marker reads:

    County Courthouse
    Albert E. French designed this two-and-a-half story brick and stone building. This edifice, completed in 1890, shows influence of Richardsonian architecture and has maintained many of its original Victorian furnishings. Peter and Marie Cowdry donated the land for the courthouse square with the provision that it revert to their heirs if no longer used for a courthouse. Local citizens presented the clock to the county as a gift. The people of Livingston County voted in 1976 to restore their courthouse which is an area landmark.


    Read June 14, 1978 The Livingston County Press Article about courthouse re-opening.
  • HCDL-ngp-C008-05-0078_u.jpg

    This picture shows an event held on the grounds of the Livingston County Courthouse in the 1900's.
  • HCDL-ngp-D001-01-0025_u.jpg

    Borden's Michigan Condensed Milk Factory, Howell, Michigan

    Building was located at West and Factory Sts in Howell, Michigan. The factory was serviced by the Ann Arbor Railroad.

    Unknown year

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