Howell Area Archives Digital Archive

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    This is a nice detail picture of the windows in the commercial buildings on West Grand River, including Spagnuolo's, Howell, Michigan - 1984
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    100 block of S. Court St., Howell, Michigan, 1984 Photo looking north to the intersection of Court Street and Grand River Avenue. Vehicles 

    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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    100 block of W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
    View is of the rear of the buildings, from West Sibley Street.
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    100 block of W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
    View is of the rear of the buildings, from West Sibley Street.
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    100 block W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 1984 Photo of the south side of Grand River Avenue between Michigan Avenue and Walnut Street. Two unknown boys and their bikes are pictured. Signage: Welcome R-UDAT TEAM banner Schafer's House of Music: Everything in Music Garlands clothing store Sutton's Hardware Flags Street and highway signs Vehicles and pedestrians 

    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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    100 E. Sibley St,, Howell, Michigan 1984 Rear view of the buildings in the 100 block of E. Grand River Avenue, including the First 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
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    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
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    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
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    Rear view of building located at the southwest corner of the Grand River Ave and Michigan Ave intersection, and the parking lot behind the store. The photograph, taken from Sibley St., includes buildings along Michigan Avenue, north and south of Grand River Avenue, with vehicles and signs. Sign on the building: 5-10 D&C 5-10 In 1984 the building housed the D&C Store, also known as the 'dime store' or 'five and dime'. The parking lot shows several vehicles 

    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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    101-111 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
    Year unknown, possibly 1910.
    View of the south west corner at the intersection of Grand River Ave. and Michigan Ave, known locally as the Main Four.
    101-111 W. Grand River Ave
    Signage:
    "This entire double front block to be reconstructed as the new home of Lines 5c to $5.00 Stores."
    "Closing out sale"

    Per The Howell Bicentennial History, page 234, "Closing of the Strobel Grocery to start the building of the new Line 10c store."

    Later home of D&C General Store, Mr. B's Restaurant, and Diamonds Steak and Seafood.
    First National Bank building
    Other buildings, traffic lights.
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