Digital Archive of the Howell Carnegie Library Archives

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  • HCDL-ngp-F003-01-0051_u.jpg

    These photographs were taken when a garbage truck caught on fire on South Michigan, Howell, Michigan,  across from Zemper Studio, 1980.  The truck and garbage in the streets is noted, and also there is a picture of the City of Howell Fire Department truck.
  • HCDL-ngp-F003-01-0044_u.jpg

    These photographs were taken in the aftermath of the fire at the sawmill at Thureson Lumber Company, 1301 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, October 14, 1943.
  • HCDL-ngp-F003-01-0054_u.jpg

    These photographs were taken following fire at the Pivot-Malloy Recycling Plant, 631 Dearborn Street, Howell, Michigan, July 21, 1918.

    The plant recycled plastic bottles from the Pepsi Cola Plant.  Cleveland Metal Abrasives Company formerly occupied this site.

    Livingston County Press & Argus/image/454328592/?terms=%22631%20Dearborn%22&match=1  (in library use only)

    Livingston County Press & Argus/image/454443051/?terms=%22Pivot-Malloy%22&match=1 (in library use only)
  • HCDL-ngp-F003-01-0048_u.jpg

    This photograph was taken of the Pere Marquette Elevator/Freight Warehouse fire, 5-27-1909.   The fire started on 5/26/1909.   C. J. Jewett is noted at the fire.  In the foreground are the railroad tracks.   

    The Livingston Daily Press & Argus/image/453052459/?terms=Fire%20Marquette%22&match=1  (inlibrary use only).
  • HCDL-ngp-B002-02-0107_u.jpg

    New fire escape behind Masonic Hall, Howell, Michigan. Building is the First National Bank Building.- 1882
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  • HCDL-ngp-F003-01-0047_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the aftermath of the fire at Locey's Recreation Center, 300 Block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, February 17, 1935.

    Livingston County Daily Press & Argus/453827939/?terms=%22Locey%27s%20%20Recreation%22%20%20fire&match=1 (in library use only)
  • HCDL-ngp-F003-01-0002_u.jpg

    These photographs were taken at the fire at Howell Tire Company, 215 South Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan,  August 1959.  Five persons were injured when a wall fell upon them.  The business was a total loss.

    Howell Tire Company was owned by Jack Mauls.  The names of the persons in the pictures are unknown.


    The Livingston Daily Press & Argus/image/453764056/?terms=%22Howell%20Tire%22%20%20%20%20%20fire%22&match=1 (in library use only)
  • HCDL-ngp-F003-01-0041_u.jpg

    These photographs were taken of the October 21st, 1947 fire at the Howell Bowling Alleys, Howell, Michigan.  The names of the persons in the pictures are unknown.

    The owner of the "Howell Bowling Alleys" was Charles Domine.  Several months later, construction was started on a new bowling alley on East Grand River Avenue near Fair Street.  The building was the property of Fred Cronenwett, and was adjacent to the Ude Sweet Shoppe at 213 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.

    The Livingston County Press & Argus/image/454007351/?terms=%22bowling%20alley%22fire&match=1  (in library use only).
  • HCDL-ngp-F003-01-0043_u.jpg

    Fire Chief Karl Welcker and Theodore Briggs climbing a ladder during a fire in the Howell Bowling Alley. The fire caused extensive damage to the top floor of the building. A crowd has gathered to observe.
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-05-0001_u.jpg

    H. H. Mills & Son store build in the 1850's. Michigan Avenue north of Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. Destroyed by fire in 1882.

    H. H. Mills was a son-in-law of Wm McPherson Sr.

    Photo shows adjoining building, store windows, merchandise, pedestrians. The building to the left is ? Daniels Restaurant and the building to the right is a hardware store.
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