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World War I, Victory Parade, Howell, Michigan, 1917
This is a photograph of the World War I Victory Parade, Howell, Michigan, 1917. The view is looking northeast from the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue; the Livingston County Courthouse peak is in the background. -
World War I Era Parade, Howell, Michigan
This photograph was created by Fred Teeple and is believed to be of a parade procession during the World War I Era. The view is of West Grand River Avenue, looking northeast; the storefronts on the north side of Grand River Avenue, the intersection of Grand River Avenue, and the Livingston County Courthouse are seen.
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 names of the persons and exact date are unknown. -
War Memorial, Livingston County Courthouse, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the War Memorial, located on the southwest corner of the Livingston County Court House grounds.
The date and the names of the persons in the photograph are unknown. -
Unknown Event at the Livingston County Courthouse, 200 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of an unknown Event at the Livingston County Courthouse, 200 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. The date is unknown but estimated to be in the 1940's. -
Streetscapes, West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1940's ~
These photographs were taken likely in the 1940's and is the streetscape of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The cars are angle parked, and the view looks northeast with the storefronts on the north side of the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue in view, and the Livingston County Courthouse in the background. -
State Street, Howell, Michigan, Building Moved, 1950's
This is a photograph of State Street, looking north. State Street intersects with East Grand River Avenue, which is in the foreground. The Livingston County Courthouse is on the east side of State Street. This pictures shows a building being moved and was taken in the early 1950's.
Further information about the building and its destination are unknown. -
Sean Lavan - With Parents in Front of the Sean Lavan Haberdashery, Brighton, Livingston, Michigan - 1969
A photo of Sean Lavan standing with his parents, Martin Lavan, and Elizabeth Galbraith Lavan, in front of the apparel store, Sean Lavan Haberdashery - 1969.
Sean Lavan Haberdashery was located on Main Street, in Brighton, Livingston, Michigan in the 1960's.
Elizabeth Lavan, Sean Lavan, Martin Lavan. -
Scrap Drive, World War II, South Court Street, Howell, Michigan, October 22, 1942
This is a photograph of the scrap pile, Scrap Drive, World War II, South Court Street, Howell, Michigan, October 22, 1942. In the background is Bob White's Service Station, and the Livingston County Courthouse. -
Reopening of Livingston County Court House, Howell, Michigan -June 10 -11, 1978
Reopening of Livingston County Court House, Howell, Michigan -June 10 -11, 1978
Was also dedicated as a restored State of Michigan historic landmark.
The historical marker reads:
County Courthouse
Albert E. French designed this two-and-a-half story brick and stone building. This edifice, completed in 1890, shows influence of Richardsonian architecture and has maintained many of its original Victorian furnishings. Peter and Marie Cowdry donated the land for the courthouse square with the provision that it revert to their heirs if no longer used for a courthouse. Local citizens presented the clock to the county as a gift. The people of Livingston County voted in 1976 to restore their courthouse which is an area landmark.
Read June 14, 1978 The Livingston County Press Article about courthouse re-opening. -
Probate Judge Susan Reck, Livingston County, Michigan - 1994
Probate Judge Susan Reck, Livingston County, Michigan - 1994
Susan Reck was Probate Judge for Livingston County from 1989 to 2007.
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