Howell Area Archives Digital Archive

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  • HCDL-ngp-F003-01-0050_u.jpg

    This is a picture of the 100 block of North Walnut where in May 1941 a fire damaged the Ten Cent Barn at 115 North Walnut, and Charlie's Steak House at 113 North Walnut Street, Howell, Michigan.

    The Livingston County Press and Argus/image/454510736/?terms=%22Charlie%27s%20steak%22%20fire&match=1  (in library use only).
  • HCDL-ngp-H004-02-0008_u.jpg

    This postcard is labeled, "National Bank and Lincoln Hotel - Mill & Grand River, Brighton, MI" .  This later became the site of the Canopy Restaurant.

    It is dated September 3, 1925.
  • HCDL-ngp-H004-02-0012_u.jpg

    The Lincoln Hotel, constructed in the 1920's, became the Graham Hotel by 1932.   It had been renamed again by 1955, as "Monks Hotel".  It was owned by Ralph Monks.  He later sold the hotel to his partners, who maintained a restaurant, renamed, "The Canopy".

    The Waitresses in the photograph are unknown.
  • This view shows the entrance to the mall off from East Grand River Avenue. In the background, Kroger's and Ben Franklin stores are visible, and to the lower right, the sign for the Clock Restaurant.

    Photographs of Denton Discount Drugs, 1121 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1978.

    The store's grand opening was in October 1974, and it was owned and operated by William and Kathleen Denton.

    The store was located in the Howell Shopping Center.
  • HCDL-ngp-R003-01-0002_u.jpg

    These photographs are of the Marion House, 141 Schroeder Park, Howell, Michigan, 1983.   

    This building is now (2022) home to the Howell Eagles Club.
  • HCDL-ngp-R003-01-0012_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the 4 Mile House located on the northwest corner of West Grand River Avenue and Burkhart Road, 1933.  The address was 4020 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  In 1933, the Inn also had a service station which was owned by Charles Vincent; gas and oil were sold on the premises.   A gas pump is visible to the right.  The 4 Mile House was  a restaurant, and at one time, an inn.

    In the Livingston Republican, Charles Vincent announced that on May 7, 1933, the 4 Mile House would have a "Grand Opening", serving beer and lunches.
  • HCDL-ngp-R003-01-0014_u.jpg

    These figures representing Papa Burger, Mama Burger, and Baby Burger were owned by Itsell's A & W Drive-In.   Itsell's A & W Drive-In was owned by David Itsell and was located at 2010 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.   

    The exact location of this photograph and the date are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-R003-02-0001_u.jpg

    This is a picture of the Filkins Family Sandwich Grill, 121 West Grand River Avenue, Brighton, Michigan.  It was located  two blocks from hotel, and was operated by Ralph and Martha Filkins.

    The date of this photograph is unknown.  The restaurant was in operation in the 1940's.
  • To the left is Spagnuolo's Candy and Ice Cream, and to the right, is Eager's Restaurant.

    Photographs of the interior and exterior of the D. R. Electric Sales and Service store, 116 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1955.
  • HCDL-ngp-S003-07-0006_u.jpg

    Photographs of the store at 846 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1949.    At that time, it was the home of the  J. R.Wylie Sales, Appliance Store.   The building just west of Wylie's Sale was Timbers Restaurant, and a portion of it is visible.

    This building was later home to A & P Food Store (1961), then Consumer's Discount Store, Dunham Sports, Shoe Store, and  Family Video Store.
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