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Homecoming, East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Early, pre 1917
This is a photograph of a Homecoming, Howell, Michigan, Pre 1917. The view is from the southside of East Grand River Avenue, looking west towards the intersection of Michigan Avenue (Division, Main) and West Grand River Avenue. A Banner proclaims, "Welcome Home".
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Standard Oil Float, Howell Parade, Howell, Michigan, 1947
This is the Standard Oil Float, in a parade in Howell, Michigan, 1947.
Charles L. Simpson and Robert Simpson were distributors for Standard Oil Company.
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Standard Oil Red Crown Parade, Howell, Michigan, August 2, 1933
This is a photograph of the Standard Oil Broadcaster Float, which was advertising Standard Red Crown Gasoline. This float was a part of a parade in Howell, Michigan, August 2, 1933.
The parade is traveling west on the bricked Grand River Avenue, and approaches Michigan Avenue. In the background is Baldwin's Drug Store.
The Livingston County Daily Press & Argus/image/453776114/?terms=%22Standard%20Red%20Crown%22&match=1 (in library use only). -
Horse and Carriage in front of the Eastern House, (Brighton House), Brighton, Michigan
This is a photograph of a Horse and Carriage in front of the Eastern House., Brighton Michigan. The Eastern House was also known as the Brighton House. The date and names of the persons are unknown. -
Howell Street Fairs, Floral Parades, 1898, 1900, & 1902, Howell, Michigan
This series of photographs were taken during the Howell Floral Parades. In 1898, 1900, and 1902, Howell businessmen organized street fairs. They were held in front of the Livingston County Courthouse. A program of events in 1900, listed the following events: "The Guthries", a trapeze performing troupe, "Ameta Fire Dancers", Balloon ascension on the Courthouse Square, and a Floral Parade.
The upcoming Floral Parade was described in the September 26, 1900 edition of the Livingston Republican. "The ladies flower parade this year is much more elaborate and handsome than two years ago. The amount of work that the ladies have put on the various rigs is well repaid in the fine display. The skill and taste shown is worth going miles to see. It is by far the finest parade ever made in Livingston County."
The Howell Women's Club sponsored the Floral Parade. By 1915, this event was held in June and was called "Automobile Flower Parade", and featured three bands, a balloon ascension, and a decorated automobile parade.
The exact dates and names of the persons in the pictures are unknown. -
Brighton Memorial Day Parade , Brighton, Michigan, 1946
This is a photograph of the Brighton Memorial Day Parade, Brighton, Michigan, 1946.
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Homecoming, Livingston County Court House Lawn, Howell, Michigan, 1914
This photograph is of the 1914 Homecoming, Howell, Michigan. The events were held on the Livingston County Court House Lawn. This view looks north at the intersection of State Street and East Grand River Avenue, with the Court House on the right side. -
Howell, Michigan Parade
This is a photograph of a band member followed by a Baseball Team marching in a parade in Howell, Michigan. They are traveling west on Grand River Avenue, and in the background are cars, W. D. Adams Department Store, Standard Gasoline Station, and the Howell Theater.
The name of the parade, names of the persons and date of the photograph are unknown. -
4th of July Parade, Howell, Michigan, 1970
These photographs of the 4th of July Parade, Howell, Michigan, 1970, were taken as the parade marched east on West Grand River Avenue, near the intersection of Byron Road. Several bands, drill teams, colorguard units, local businessmen, and bystanders were featured. In the background of the car carrying Congressman Marvin Esch a partial view of the First Church of Christ Scientist building. The building is no longer there in 2023.
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