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Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Michigan, Fountain, 1981
This is a photograph of the fountain that once adorned the garden at the Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Michigan. It was broke beyond repair and then was given to Mike Hagman of Howell, Michigan, and this photo shows the statue at his home in 1981.
Later, a model much like the original was purchased by the City of Howell, and placed at the library.
View the September 9, 1981 Livingston County Press Article
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Jenny Ranney McPherson Park, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the Dedication of the new Fountain at Jenny Ranney McPherson Park, Howell, Michigan. Leading the dedication are Mayor Michael Yost and Ruby Hagman, 1991. The names of the other persons are unknown. -
East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan. The view is looking northeast at the "Main Four" showing a fountain and people standing near it. The building is the Greenaway building, 102 East Grand River Avenue.
The date of the photograph is unknown. -
East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Greenaway Building
This is a photograph of the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan. The view is looking northeast at the "Main Four" showing a fountain and people standing near it. The building is the Greenaway building, 102 East Grand River Avenue.
The date of the photograph is unknown. -
Public Drinking Fountain, Howell, Michigan 1912
1912
Public fountain in front of the Rexall Drug Store located in front of the Greenaway Building at 102 E. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, the north east corner of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue, known locally as the Main Four.
The fountain had four attached cups and was located next to a hitching post.
Photo is facing south west, and shows buildings on the south side of Grand River Avenue. Pedestrians and vehicles are pictured.
Text from 'Images of America Howell' by David D. Finney, Jr. and Judith L. McIntosh, page 22:
This summer image, taken around 1912 by Roy Newcomb, provides a view of John Hamilton with a ladle in his hand as he dips for a refreshing cup of water from the public fountain.
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Restored Statue for Fountain at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan October 28, 1970
Restored Statue for Fountain at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan October 28, 1970
The statue and fountain was given by the Women's Club about 1906 to the library. Vandals broke the fountain and the fountain and statue laid in the basement of library for years until Sheriff Charles Hards, Mike Hagman and Undersheriff Russell McCarthy hauled them out and repaired them.
From Left to Right: Sheriff Charles Hards, Mike Hagman and Undersheriff Russell McCarthy looking the results of their labors. -
Original Fountain at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan -1910
Original Fountain at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan -1910 -
Photographs After 2015 Renovations of Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan
Photographs After 2015 Renovations of Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan
View September 4, 2015 Livingston Daily Press & Argus Article (In Library Use Only)
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