Howell Area Archives Digital Archive

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  • HCDL-ngp-T004-03-0019_u.jpg

    Howell, Michigan
    Slayton Chrysler and Plymouth - 1928
    Looking east at cars parked on the west side of First National Bank, Howell, corner of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue, known locally as the Main Four.
    Unknown people.
    Photo was part of Display, First National Bank, Michigan Ave., Howell
  • HCDL-ngp-ZNB002-02-0019_u.jpg

    This is a portrait of Robert L. Willett, President and Chief Executive Officer of First National Bank of Howell, Michigan.  Mr. Willett was the campaign drive chairman of the Howell Area Community Chest in 1973.
  • HCDL-ngp-B002-02-0074_u.jpg

    This image was included in the 1st National Bank Calendar, 6-1999. 

    It features R.B. McPherson and his wife in 1902 Murray in a parade. This was most likely the first car in Livingston County.  The car was made in Adrian.

    Exact date of parade unknown.
  • HCDL-gn-Teeple-N004_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the building at 201 South Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  It housed the Paul Hougaboom State Farm Insurance Agency.  Also in view are cars on South Michigan Avenue, the Drive Through Branch of the First National Bank, on the northeast corner of Sibley Street and South Michigan Avenue, Christmas garland on the street lamp, the back of the buildings on the south side of East Grand River Avenue, and the Livingston County Courthouse.

    There is also signage for the intersection of M-155 and Business Loop I-96.

    The exact date is unknown but believed to be in the 1970's.
  • HCDL-ngp-B002-02-0082_u.jpg

    Oak Grove Saw Mill, Cohoctah Township, Livingston, Michigan - 1900 On the horse harness it says H. Brown

    This image was included in the 1st National Bank Calendar, and features loading of logs at the Oak Grove sawmill, Oak Grove, Livingston, Michigan.

    This photograph is labeled, "Oak Grove hauling logs to sawmill"; Oak Grove, Cohoctah, Livingston, Michigan.

    Date on photo 1900.

    Persons in pictures: unknown.
  • 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-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-H004-02-006_u.jpg

    This postcard is labeled, "National Bank and Lincoln Hotel - Mill & Grand River, Brighton, MI" and is dated September 3, 1925.
  • HCDL-gn-Teeple-N037_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the interior of the N.E. Miner and Sons General Store, Cohoctah, Michigan.  It was included in the 1976 Howell Bicentennial History Book.  The store owner, Norris E. Miner, is on the right, and to the left is long time clerk, George Killin.  The store also housed the Cohoctah Post Office for many years.  Rolland Miner was postmaster from 1919 to 1950.  In 1944, the store was sold, and the post office moved across the street to what was known as the bank building.
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