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  • 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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0099_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the First National Bank, Drive Thru Branch, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  This branch was located on the northeast corner of South Michigan Avenue and East Sibley Street.  In this east looking view is the bank, cars, and a portion of East Sibley Street.

    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-D004-01-0088_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the southside of the 100 block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is the front of the 100 block of East Grand River Avenue, with the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Grand River Avenue in the forefront, and First National Bank.  Traffic and the traffic lights 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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0075_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the southside of the 100 block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is the back of the 100 block of East Grand River Avenue, looking north, from West Sibley Street. The First National Bank Building, the Drive Thru Branch, the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Grand River Avenue, and a parking lot 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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0029_u.jpg

    This photograph is of 207 North Michigan Avenue, McPherson State Bank, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is the bank, its parking lot, the Livingston County Probate/Juvenile Court Building (formerly the jail), and the Livingston County Courthouse.  The photograph was taken, looking southeast, from the west side of North Michigan Avenue.  The names of the persons in the Walking Tour are unknown.

    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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