Howell Area Archives Digital Archive

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  • HCDL-ngp-S004-01-0004_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of south side of Grand River Avenue, 101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell Michigan, 1936.  It was home to the Line Dime Store.  Next to it was the First National Bank.

    Later other business occupied 101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan including  Mr. B's, Rustic Tavern, then Diamonds.
  • HCDL-ngp-S003-02-0080_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the interior of a butcher shop, Young & Pohley's Meat Market, Howell, Michigan.  They were open during the 1890's and advertised being the premier meat supplier for Livingston County, Michigan.

    By 1898, it was E. F. Young & Sons Meat Market.  This market was located on the south side of the now Bank of Ann Arbor, 101 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.

    This photograph shows the market prepared for the Christmas and New Year holidays.  The exact date and names of people in the photograph are unknown but it is believed to be from Christmas 1910.

    Read the Livingston Daily Press & Argus December 23, 2002 Article (In Library Use Only)

    This photograph was also included in the 1976 Howell Bicentennial History and Photographic Supplement.
  • unknown, unknown, Zemper, Mrs. Zemper, Clift Heller

    These photographs were taken during Ladies' Night, at the Howell Rotary Club.  It was held at the Masonic Hall over 1st National Bank, 101 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  In the pictures are Dwayne Zemper, his wife Tillie, Clifton Heller, Bill McPherson, and Chris Christopherson.
  • HCDL-ngp-H004-02-0008_u.jpg

    This postcard is labeled, "National Bank and Lincoln Hotel - Mill & Grand River, Brighton, MI" .  This later became the site of the Canopy Restaurant.

    It is dated September 3, 1925.
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0190_u.jpg

    Rear view of 101 E. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI and surrounding buildings View of the Grand River Avenue and Michigan Ave. intersection looking north from Sibley Street. In 1984 the building housed 1st National Bank.

    In 1983, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce applied for a R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study, an American Institute of Architects program that brought a team of professionals to the city for a four-day period to study Howell's downtown, its ability to compete for regional shopping, and to make recommendations for improvements to re-vitalize the city.  The team, in 1984, during the study took photographs, interviewed people, held forums, and in the end provided an outline of strategies.

    American Institute of Architects Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0177_u.jpg

    101 E. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 1984 First National Bank View looking south east at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue, known locally as the Main Four. Signage: Bank Drive-in service Clock, vehicles, pedestrians, bikes 

    In 1983, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce applied for a R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study, an American Institute of Architects program that brought a team of professionals to the city for a four-day period to study Howell's downtown, its ability to compete for regional shopping, and to make recommendations for improvements to re-vitalize the city.  The team, in 1984, during the study took photographs, interviewed people, held forums, and in the end provided an outline of strategies.

    American Institute of Architects Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0126_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the southside of the 600 block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is 611 East Grand River Avenue, which is now home to the City of Howell Police Department, and City Hall.  It also housed a bank, and several business offices.

    In 1983, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce applied for a R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study, an American Institute of Architects program that brought a team of professionals to the city for a four-day period to study Howell's downtown, its ability to compete for regional shopping, and to make recommendations for improvements to re-vitalize the city.  The team, in 1984, during the study took photographs, interviewed people, held forums, and in the end provided an outline of strategies.

    American Institute of Architects Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0114_u.jpg

    This photograph is of North Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is  looking south from the Michigan Avenue Bridge.   Visible is the McPherson State Bank, 207 North Michigan Avenue, 76 Mike's Service Station, 202 North Michigan Avenue, the intersection of Clinton Street and North Michigan Avenue, and the buildings on the 100 block of North Michigan Avenue.

    In 1983, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce applied for a R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study, an American Institute of Architects program that brought a team of professionals to the city for a four-day period to study Howell's downtown, its ability to compete for regional shopping, and to make recommendations for improvements to re-vitalize the city.  The team, in 1984, during the study took photographs, interviewed people, held forums, and in the end provided an outline of strategies.

    American Institute of Architects Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0106_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the R/UDAT Walking Tour, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is the Michigan Avenue Bridge, and looking south, the intersection of North Michigan Avenue and Clinton Street.   The names of the persons in the photograph are unknown; The McPherson State Bank building and sign  are also in partial view.

    In 1983, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce applied for a R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study, an American Institute of Architects program that brought a team of professionals to the city for a four-day period to study Howell's downtown, its ability to compete for regional shopping, and to make recommendations for improvements to re-vitalize the city.  The team, in 1984, during the study took photographs, interviewed people, held forums, and in the end provided an outline of strategies.

    American Institute of Architects Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0100_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the  First National Bank Drive-Thru Branch, which was located south of the main building at 100 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is the the Branch at the corner of South Michigan Avenue and East Sibley Street, and the  back of the 100 block of East Grand River Avenue, looking northeast.   Vehicles on South Michigan Avenue and those at the Bank Branch are in view.

    In 1983, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce applied for a R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study, an American Institute of Architects program that brought a team of professionals to the city for a four-day period to study Howell's downtown, its ability to compete for regional shopping, and to make recommendations for improvements to re-vitalize the city.  The team, in 1984, during the study took photographs, interviewed people, held forums, and in the end provided an outline of strategies.

    American Institute of Architects Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team
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