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Ann Arbor Railroad Depot, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph taken from the "Tunnel Bridge" as it was called. It was the bridge that goes over the present day CSX Railroad (Toledo & Ann Arbor Railroad, Ann Arbor Railroad) at Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan. Michigan Avenue was formerly known as Division Street, and East Street.
The Toledo & Ann Arbor Railroad constructed an 800 foot railroad tunnel in the village of Howell. The Livingston Republican noted, May 27, 1886, that the tunnel "is undoubtably the longest in Michigan, and the work strengthening its walls has been completed and it is now considered a safer passage for trains".
The train is going south, is Engine #7.
George Belfries was the Engineer. The photograph is J. Potts.
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Ann Arbor Railroad Depot, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of the Ann Arbor Railway Depot Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. In view is Depot, at North Walnut Street and Wetmore Street. Holkins Lumber is also visible in the background, as are the railroad track going west out of town. The photograph was taken from the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
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.
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Ann Arbor Railroad Depot, Howell, Michigan, Looking East
This photograph is looking east towards the Michigan Avenue Bridge from the Ann Arbor Railroad Depot, Howell, Michigan.
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Bridge Building, Howell, Michigan, 1902
This photograph was taken in 1902 depicts the building of a new bridge to cross the Ann Arbor Railroad Tunnel at East Street (Division Street, Michigan Avenue). This photograph was included in the 1st National Bank Calendar collection. The Toledo & Ann Arbor Railroad car is pictured.
As noted in the December 17th, 1902 edition of the Livingston Republican, "The abutements for the new steel bridge over the tunnel near the Baptist Church are being placed. The work grading down the sides of the tunnel continues". -
Bridge Out, Iosco , Livingston, Michigan, June 27, 1948
This is a photograph of the "Iosco Bridge Out" 27-Jun-48.
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Building of Michigan Avenue Bridge, Howell, Michigan, 1902
This photograph was taken in 1902 and depicts the digging of the footings in preparation for a new bridge to cross the Ann Arbor Railroad Tunnel at East Street (Division Street, Michigan Avenue).
As noted in the December 17th, 1902 edition of the Livingston Republican, "The abutements for the new steel bridge over the tunnel near the Baptist Church are being placed. The work grading down the sides of the tunnel continues".
The new steel bridge was constructed elsewhere and brought to the site to be completed. -
Court Street, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of the Walking Tour of R/UDAT, showing the Court Street Bridge, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. The persons in the photograph 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 -
Hamburg School Bus, Bridge Collapse, Hamburg, Michigan, 1962
This photograph shows the school bus accident that occurred on last steel truss bridge on Hamburg Road, Livingston County, Michigan. This bridge spanned the Huron River and collapsed under the weight of the bus in the fall of 1962. The school bus was carrying sixty elementary students to the Hamburg School, and fortunately, there were no serious injuries. -
Iron Bridge over Ann Arbor Railroad Tracks, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of an iron bridge at either State Street or Court Street, over the Ann Arbor Railway Tracks, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. The exact location is 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 -
Knagg's Bridge, spanning the Shiawassee River on Cole Road in Shiawassee County
Knagg's Bridge near Bancroft, Michigan.
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