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  • HCDL-ngp-I002-04-0051_u.jpg

    These photographs feature the "Welcome to Gal Friday" Program, an insurance education program, at Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 645 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1969 - 1978.

    The photographs are taken on the steps of the building; the names of the persons in the photographs are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0090_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the eastside of the 200 block of South Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is the Michigan Avenue Laundry and its parking lot, at 211, Jims' Barber Shop at 209, State Farm Insurance Company at 203 and the Army Recruiting Center at 201 South Michigan Avenue.  Further north is the First National Bank at 101 East Grand River Avenue, and in view, also, is the peak of the Livingston County Courthouse.

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0094_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the northside of 300 Block of East Grand River Avenue,  Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.    In this north looking view is Crandall Realty, Detroit Edison, and the Old Michigan Bell Building.  

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-01-0014_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the southside of the 600 block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  Visible is Citizens Mutual Auto Insurance Company, 645 West Grand River Avenue, and the intersection of George Street and West Grand River Avenue.

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-01-0020_u.jpg

    This parking lot photograph was taken from the front of Citizen's Insurance Company, 645 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1984.  The view looks across Grand River to the north; visible to the left is Byron Road. 
    In 2022 the building is owned by Keller Williams Realty

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-01-0015_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the Citizens' Mutual Auto Insurance Company, 645 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0128_u.jpg

    This photograph is of 803  East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is the storefront of the Scully-Monroe Insurance Agency.  Also in view, looking south from Grand River Avenue is a home, to the left, and to the right, the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Elm Street. 

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-I002-04-0109_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the Agent Advisory Council, Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 645 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1975.

    The names of the persons and exact location are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-I002-04-0144_u.jpg

    This is a portrait of Arthur V. Smith, Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 645 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1970.
  • HCDL-ngp-I002-04-0001_u.jpg

    This collection of photographs were taken on January 6th, 1970 during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of employment at Citizens Mutual Insurance Company for Berthold Woodhams.   The Reception was held in the cafeteria of Citizens Mutual Insurance Company.

    Mr. Woodhams started at Citizens in 1920 as an adjustor.  He later was President, and served as Chairman of the Board.  Friends and family from Howell and many other cities across the state came to celebrate this Anniversary.

    In Photograph, 0036, Mr. and Mrs. Berthold Woodhams are featured.  They are also seen in many of the other photographs, including a reception line.  The names of the other people are unknown.

    View Livingston County Press January 14, 1970 Article (In Library Use Only)
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