Benjamin W. Cardell settled in Howell, Michigan in 1847. He was a sawmill owner (1848-1851), undertaker with Harvey Goodrich in Howell, Michigan and owner of Cardell Block NW Corner W. Grand River and Walnut in Howell, Michigan.
His home moved in 1900 to 132 Isbell St, Howell, Michigan. This house was later owned in 1971 by Orville Reed.
These photographs were taken in the aftermath of the fire at the sawmill at Thureson Lumber Company, 1301 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, October 14, 1943.
