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Frank and Matilda (Euler) Hacker, and son Ben Hacker
This is a portrait that was labeled taken at the Frank Hacker Farm, it is Frank and Matilda (Euler) Hacker, and their son, Ben Hacker, born 1881. -
3720 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan and 3750 West Grand River Avenue, Lone Pine Dairy
This photograph was labeled, "Smith House W. Grand River, Howell by airport. Also known as Gable House". Fred Smith owned the home at 3720 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan in 1930. It was also known as the House of Seven Gables. The view is looking west from the property and in view is the Lone Pine Dairy, at 3750 West Grand River Avenue.
A fire started by lightening in 1948 may have destroyed the barns. The persons in the picture are unknown. The date of this picture is unknown.
This “House of Seven Gables” was built in 1886-87 by the farm family of Frank J. and Ada Hecox. A plastered brick wall in the basement is inscribed with Frank Hecox’s initials and the date 1887. The Hecox family left the area by 1900, and Ada sold the farm in 1909. In 1963 the county acquired most of the acreage to form part of the site of the Livingston County Airport. This house, with its pressed-tin-shingle mansard roof, is a unique example of the Second Empire style in the Howell area.(https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=174718).
In 1910, the August Krause family lived in this home. -
3720 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
These photographs were labeled, "Smith House W. Grand River, Howell by airport. Also known as Gable House". Fred Smith owned the home at 3720 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan in 1930. It was also known as the House of Seven Gables.
A fire started by lightening in 1948 may have destroyed the barns. The persons in the picture are unknown. The date of this picture is unknown.
This “House of Seven Gables” was built in 1886-87 by the farm family of Frank J. and Ada Hecox. A plastered brick wall in the basement is inscribed with Frank Hecox’s initials and the date 1887. The Hecox family left the area by 1900, and Ada sold the farm in 1909. In 1963 the county acquired most of the acreage to form part of the site of the Livingston County Airport. This house, with its pressed-tin-shingle mansard roof, is a unique example of the Second Empire style in the Howell area. Historical Marker Database Information for this house.
In 1910, the August Krause family lived in this home. -
3790 Fisher Road, Howell, Michigan, Farm
Photographs taken at the farm at 3790 Fisher Road, Howell, Michigan; it was labeled, "Burns Home".
The date of the photographs are unknown. -
Burt Brayton Farm, Howell Township, Livingston County, Michigan
These photographs were labeled, "Brayton Farm". "The Oaks", was Burt Brayton's farm and was located on the corner of Warner Road and Tooley Road, Howell Township, Section 21, Livingston, Michigan.
The first picture, though, appears to be taken with a city limit as there is a sidewalk and fire hydrant with the steam engine.
The date of the photographs is unknown.
The second picture is of a pasture with sheep. -
Barn Fire, 2858 Chilson Road, Howell, Michigan, October, 1964
These photographs were taken at the Harold Price farm, 2858 Chilson Road, Howell, Michigan, October 1964, as his barn burned.
Livingston County Press & Argus/image/453802057/?terms=%22Chilson%20%22%20%20Fire&match=1 (in library use only). -
Barn Fire, North of Howell, Michigan, 1953
This is a photograph of a barn fire north of Howell, Michigan, 1953.
The date and exact location are unknown. -
Emerald Valley Turf Nurseries, Gregory, Michigan, 1966
These photographs were taken at the Emerald Valley Turf Nurseries, 7450 Weller Road, Gregory, Michigan, December 1966. It was owned by Bob Daymon in 1968.
The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown. -
"Ken Peckens' Homestead", Cohoctah, Michigan
This photograph was labeled "Ken Peckens Homestead". Peckens was an early settler in Cohoctah Township, Livingston, Michigan.
The date and names of those in the photograph are unknown. -
Robert M. Menzies Farm Implements, East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Aerial View
This is an aerial view of the Menzie Farm Equipment that was owned by Robert M. Menzies. They sold farm implements and hardware. It was built on East Grand River Avenue and the northeast corner of Golf Club Road. It was later International Harvester, then Michigan Bell.
The year of the photograph is unknown. Grand River Avenue is in the foreground. Cars traveling are noted and Golf Club Road running north is also visible.
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