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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.
  • Livingston County Fair, Fairgrounds, Howell, Michigan

    This photograph is believed to be of the Livingston County Fair, at the Fairgrounds in Howell, Michigan.  The fairgrounds were located in the northeast section of the city of Howell, where Catrell Drive now is.  In view is the racetrack, horses, spectators, and in the background the Motor Drome.

    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.

    The date and names of the persons are unknown.
  • Livingston County Fair, Howell, Michigan, Cattle Auction, 1917

    These photographs were taken during a cattle auction at the Livingston County Fair,  Sales Pavilion in Howell, Michigan, 1917.  The fairgrounds were located near what is now National Street and Catrell Street in Howell, Michigan.

    The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown.
  • Livingston County Fair, Howell, Michigan, September, 1914

    These photographs were taken at the Livingston County Fair, Howell, Michigan, September, 1914.

    The first photograph was taken in the downtown Howell area in front of the Livingston County Courthouse.  The second pictures was taken at the fairgrounds, where Catrell Street now intersects.

    https://www.newspapers.com/image/453072081/?terms=%22Livingston%20County%20Fair%22&match=1  (in library use only)
  • Livingston County Fair, Parade, Grand River Avenue to  National Street, Fairgrounds, 1919

    This series of photographs was labeled "Livingston County Fair - Parade down Grand River Ave. off National St. - 1919".

    In 1919, the Fairgrounds were located on the east side of town near present day Catrell Drive, Howell, Michigan.
    Photos 0005 and 0007 were taken at the Fairgrounds.  The remaining photographs were taken on East Grand River Avenue, looking south, near the Livingston County Courthouse.

    The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown.  The parade participants appear to be Masons.
  • Livingston County Fair, Short Ship Races, Howell, Michigan, September 23 - 25, 1912

    This is a photograph that shows a banner, "Livingston County Fair, Short Ship Races, September 23 -25", 1912.

    Activities along Grand River Avenue included sack races, three-legged races, and a race for elderly gentlemen.

    A similar image was included in "Images of America: Howell" by David D. Finney and Judith L. McIntosh, Arcadia Publishing, 2013, page 102.

    Grand River Avenue in 1912 was unpaved. All photos are looking west down Grand River Avenue.

    All people are unknown except where noted.
  • Livingston County First Court House, Howell, Michigan,  1847 - 1888. and Bell Weather Vane Tower Clock, Livingston County Courthouse, Howell, Michigan, February 9, 1890

    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.
  • Livingston County Home And Builder's Show,  Al Latson, Cliff Heller, Don Rhodes, Jeff Jeffries , Howell, Michigan, 1964

    This is a photograph from the Livingston County Home and Builders Show, standing are Al Latson, Cliff Heller, Don Rhodes,  and Jeff Jeffries, Howell, Michigan.  The event was held April 9 - 11, 1964 at the Howell Armory and was sponsored by the Howell Jaycees.
  • Livingston County Honor Roll Memorial World War II, Howell, Michigan

    This is a photograph of the Livingston County Honor Roll Memorial on Livingston County Court House lawn. It noted the adding names of WWII dead in 1948.
  • Livingston County Infirmary on Howell Lake, Howell, Michigan - 1937

    Livingston County Infirmary located on Thompson Lake, also known as Howell Lake
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