Howell Masonic Temple, 401 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1984. Howell Masonic Lodge 38 F. & A.M. Signage on outside of building: Masonic Temple
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.
These photographs were taken during Ladies' Night, at the Howell Rotary Club. It was held at the Masonic Hall over 1st National Bank, 101 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. In the pictures are Dwayne Zemper, his wife Tillie, Clifton Heller, Bill McPherson, and Chris Christopherson.
