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Howell Bowling Alley Fire on October 21, 1947
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. -
Thureson Lumber Company, 1301 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Fire, October 14, 1943
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. -
Locey's Recreation Center, 300 block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Fire, February 1935
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) -
Pere Marquette Elevator, Fire, Howell, Michigan, 5/26/1909
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.
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Fire, 10 Cent Barn, 115 North Walnut Street, Howell, Michigan, 1941
This is a picture of the 100 block of North Walnut where in May 1941 a fire damaged the Ten Cent Barn at 115 North Walnut, and Charlie's Steak House at 113 North Walnut Street, Howell, Michigan.
The Livingston County Press and Argus/image/454510736/?terms=%22Charlie%27s%20steak%22%20fire&match=1 (in library use only). -
Truck Fire, South Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1980
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. -
Pivot-Malloy Recycling Plant, 631 Dearborn Street, Howell, Michigan, Fire, July 21, 1981
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)
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H. H. Mills & Son Store - Howell, Michigan
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. -
Bogue Mills, Oak Grove, Michigan
This is a photograph of a horse and buggy carrying individuals passing in front of Bogue Mills, Oak Grove Michigan, around 1911 to 1914.
The family appears to be dressed in their Sunday finest and may have been headed to church. Pictured in the buggy are Mahlon Pearce, Hazel Pearce, Persis and Portia Pearce. Mahlon Pearce was the grandfather of former Michigan State Representative Cindy Denby.
Oak Grove was formerly known as Bogue Creek and Chemungville. The plat maps show the location of the mills on Bogue Creek north of Fausett Road and the Mill Pond on the south side. Pearce's had both the gristmill and sawmill for many years.
Bogue Mills was a grist mill in Oak Grove owned and operated by Thomas and John Pearce.
View Bogue Mills Ad in the July 28, 1887 Livingston Republican In library use only.
View Obituary of Thomas Pearce in the November 7, 1906 Livingston Republican. In library use only
In November 1904, there was a devastating fire in Oak Grove which destroyed a number of buildings including the gristmill. This article describes the damages. View the article in November 9, 1904 Livingston Republican. In library use only.
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