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Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
unknown people
Read the February 8, 1998 The Brighton Argus & the Livingston County Press article to learn of Grand River Ave history. -
Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Paving machine and crew working on Grand River Ave west of Michigan Ave. Looking east down Grand River Ave. Notice stacks of bricks along the side of the road.
Visible signs left to right: McPherson Dry Goods, Henry J Sweet, and W.H. Ryan Lansing, Michigan on banner over street.
Read the February 8, 1998 The Brighton Argus & the Livingston County Press article to learn of Grand River Ave history. -
REO Speedwagon Truck turning onto Grand River Ave in Howell, Michigan - 1914
REO Speedwagon Truck turning onto Grand River Ave in Howell, Michigan - 1914
Store signs left to right: Beurmann & Co. Furniture and Crockery, McPherson's Shoes, Clothing, and Dry Goods.
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Possibly watching Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914 -
Wolverine Pavedway Paving Parade, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Wolverine Pavedway Paving Parade, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Parade was to drum up support from the community for the Wolverine Pavedway.
unknown people in car
Visible signs left to right: Hotel Livingston, School Supplies
Read the February 8, 1998 The Brighton Argus & the Livingston County Press article to learn of Grand River Ave history. -
Automobiles Parked on Grand River Ave. in Howell, Michigan - 1915
Automobiles Parked on Grand River Ave. in Howell, Michigan - 1915
Signs left to right: Hotel, Funiture & Undertaking, Livingston County Fair and Home Coming Sept 12, 13, 14, -
Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Laying the paving bricks on Grand River Ave. The steam roller is parked in the background.
Visible signs left to right: Larkin & Kruger Groceries, Wm. Coscarelli Confectionery, Cigars Billards Tobacco.
Read the February 8, 1998 The Brighton Argus & the Livingston County Press article to learn of Grand River Ave history. -
Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Horse team plowing intersection of Michigan Ave. and Grand River Ave. Looking northeast. Notice stacks of bricks along the side of the road.
Visible signs left to right: Geo. H. Chapel Jeweler & Optician, Fred W. Gordon Drug Co. The Rexall Store, Larkin & Kruger Groceries, and Wm Coscarelli Confectionery.
Read the February 8, 1998 The Brighton Argus & the Livingston County Press article to learn of Grand River Ave history. -
Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914
Horse team plowing intersection of Michigan Ave. and Grand River Ave. Looking east down Grand River Ave. Notice stacks of bricks along the side of the road.
Visible signs left to right: This pavement being constructed by Contractor W.H. Ryan Lansing, Michigan Metropolitan Brick Being Used. We are Helping Build the Wolverine Pavedway., Geo. H. Chapel Jeweler & Optician, Fred W Gordon Drug Co., The Rexall Store, Larkin & Kruger Groceries, and W. Coscarelli Confectionery.
Read the February 8, 1998 The Brighton Argus & the Livingston County Press article to learn of Grand River Ave history. -
Howell, Michigan, East and West Grand River Avenue, 1900
This is a panoramic view from the south side of Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1900. The view is of the intersection of West and East Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue, known locally as Main Four. Michigan Avenue was previously known as Division Street (1915) and East Street (1895). -
Howell Michigan, West Grand River Avenue, First Traffic Light
This is a photograph of the first traffic light in downtown, Howell, Michigan. The view is of the traffic signal and West Grand River Avenue. The location of the traffic light was Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue (previously known as East Street - 1895- and Division Street, 1915). Today, it is known as the Main Four.
The exact date of the installation of the traffic light is unknown. There is a mix of old cars and horses and buggies in this photograph. It appears that there is a band marching in the street. The Presbyterian Church peaks are visible in the far background.
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