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East Grand River Avenue, Brighton, Michigan
This photograph is looking west on East Grand River Avenue. The blacksmith shop was replaced by the Marine Bar, and eventually Champs Pub, 140 E. Grand River Avenue. The exact date of this photograph is unknown. -
Brighton, Michigan, Main Street
This is a photograph of Main Street, Brighton, Michigan, April 1908, and was included in the "Old Brighton Village" book, 1974. -
Brighton, Michigan, East Grand River Avenue
An image of downtown Brighton, Michigan, East Grand River Avenue. In the background is 140 East Grand River, a Blacksmith shop that later was The Marine Bar, and currently houses Champs Pub. (2022) -
Downtown Howell, Michigan
This is a panoramic view of Howell, Michigan. The picture was taken from the south side of East Grand River Avenue and faces to the northwest, with the intersection of State Street and Grand River Avenue visible.
The Livingston County Courthouse is visible to the right.
The exact date of this photograph is unknown but Grand River Avenue is unpaved. -
Grand River Avenue, West & East at intersection with Michigan Avenue, Panoramic View from the South Side, 1900
This is a panoramic view from the south side of Grand River Avenue viewing the intersection Grand River Avenue, West & East, with Michigan Avenue, dated 1900. 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. -
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. -
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
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. -
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,
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