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World War I Draft Parade, Howell, Livingston, Michigan
This is a photograph of the World War I Draft Parade in Howell Michigan. This view is looking north from West Grand River, with the Howell Carnegie Libary in the background.
The Draft Board of Livingston County called to Howell and sent away to the service about 460 men (“Honor Roll of Livingston County 1917-1918”) during World War I. Most of these men were sent to Camp Custer in Battle Creek. The first quota of approximately forty men was sent to Camp Custer mid September 1917. On the home front in Livingston County, each group of draftees had a send off parade in Howell, Livingston, Michigan.
The Livingston Republican provided the details of these parades which were similar in participants, attendees, and onlookers. The first parade took place on September 27, 1917. The parades usually had three bands, the Howell City Band, Ayre’s Martial Band, and the Conway Cornet Band, a contingent of G.A.R. veterans, pupils from Howell city schools, local businessmen, automobiles, and members of the Knights Templar post. In 1918, the Red Cross Ladies joined the parade. The purpose of the parades was to show support for the draftees and the U.S. effort in the war.
The World War I Draft Parade usually formed in North Division Street, marched north to Higgins Street, east to Court Street, south to Grand River Avenue, west to Chestnut St., then countermarched on Grand River Avenue to Division Street, turning south to Brooks Street, east to Fleming Street, then south to the Pere Marquette station. There appears to have been at least five parades, as documented in newspapers.com. The Parades took place in the morning as the Draftees needed to arrive for a 8:57AM departure from the station for Lansing and Fort Custer in Battle Creek.
The Photographs featured are labeled World War I Draft Parade.
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Winkelhaus Floral Float, Parade, Howell, Michigan, 1947
This is the Winkelhaus Floral Company Float in this parade, Howell, Michigan, 1947.
The photograph was taken as the parade moved west on Grand River Avenue. The Howell Carnegie Library is in the background, and note, the brick street that is Grand River Avenue.
Winkelhaus Floral Company was located at 203 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. It was later renamed Heller's Flowers.
The names of the persons in the picture are unknown. -
The Front of the Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan - 1963
The Front of the Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan - 1963 View is to the East. Notice the round tables in foreground. These are still in the library in the 1991 section on the first floor and were refinished during the latest renovation in 2013.
From Left to Right: Assistant Librarians Gertrude McKlaskey and Ruth Dammon Marr
Ruth lived at 426 Madison St. Howell, Michigan 1959-1976
View April 15, 1963 Ann Arbor News Article also mentions senior citizens' euchre club. -
Sunday Afternoon Drive Starting at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan - 1916
Sunday Afternoon Drive Starting at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan - 1916
unknown people in car. Writing on back of photo says they might make it to Fowlerville, Michigan without a flat tire. -
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. -
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) -
Original Fountain at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan -1910
Original Fountain at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan -1910 -
Margaret Bolotnik Sorting New Oak Card Catalog at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan - February 27, 1991
Margaret Bolotnik Sorting New Oak Card Catalog at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan - February 27, 1991 -
Lower Level of Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan - August 19, 1981
Lower Level of Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan - August 19, 1981
Director Kathleen Zaenger tells a story. Other staff member Marcia Bamber, Children's Librarian. -
Livingston Centre to Howell, Michigan
Sections of video listing visible signs of businesses.
- East Grand River South Side - Kroger, Howell Theatre,Midget Sandwich Shop, Goodnow & Jubb, National Hotel, Standard, Cozy Restaurant, Hotel Livingston, Howell Real Estate Agency, Livingston Reality Co. Citizens, Bowman's Variety Store, Adams Department Store, Todaro's Amber Lounge, Standard Office Supply, Adams Family Hair Center, Lathan's, O'Leary's Bakery Dairy Bar, Clear's Pub, Lud-mor Store, Western Auto Associate Store,Goodnow Dry Goods Store, First National Bank, Hausneer Bros. Fine Foods, McPherson State Bank
- West Grand River South Side - Porter Clothing Co., Strobel's Grocery, Line's 5 & 10 Store, D & C, Western Auto, Family Restaurant, Johnson's Drug Store, Schafer's House of Music, Copper Pickle, Opera House, A Garland, Bennett Hardware Co., Chas. H. Sutton Hardware, The Palace Market, M.R.R. Hardware, Shippy's, Main Street Winery, Heller's Flowers, Cobb-Hall Insurance Group, McPherson Oil Co and Service, First Presbyterian Church, Russell Smith Ford, Masonic Temple
- East Grand River North Side - Monroe Bro's, Cook, Larkin & Kruger Grocery, Greenaway Building, Cowdry's Drug Store, Baldwin's Drug Store, Bob's Pharmacy, Leist Sports, Uptown Coffeehouse, Yax Jewelry, Moe's Barber Shop, Gift Shoppe, Donald Jewelers, Dairy Queen, Court House, Citizens Mutual, Bell Telephone Co.
- West Grand River North Side - Howell Carnegie District Library, Larson's Jewelery, Budget Tire Co., Kosin's Glass, Smith Ford Dealership, Baldwin, Line's 5 to 1.00 Store, Richards Electric, DR Electric, Mrs. Eagers Restaurant, Rexall Drugs, Spagnuola's Candy and Ice Cream, Livingston's Drugs, Charles W. Itsell, Dowen Town
- Michigan Ave - Thompson Grist Mill, Mcpherson Mansion, Mcpherson Hospital, Mason Block, Repubican Newspaper, Howell Post Office, Masonic Temple, A.J. Parker & Co.
- Michigan Ave & Sibley Street - Whipple Hotel, Young and Pohly Blacksmith Shop, J.W. Wright & Sons Planing Mill, Post Office, JC's Corner Pocket, Zemper, Central School, Howell High School & Junior High and Michigan Ave Middle School
- State Street (Peanut Row)
- Walnut Street - Post Office, Candy Kitchen, A. F. Peavy and Sons Mill, Lyndon's Studio, Parshall Flour Mill, Howell Co-op, Ten-Cent Barn, Rissman Plumbing & Heating Co.
- Thompson Lake
- Ann Arbor Railroad Howell Depot
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