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House History of 127 Jewett Street, Howell, Michigan
The house history portion of the book T3N R4E City of Howell, Plat Map #1, Lot 56: better known as 127 Jewett Street Howell by Debbie Mikula
This book contains many warranty deeds, a 1916 Sanborn Fire map, a 1933 Assessor's map and a mortgage survey map of 127 Jewett Street. The book notes the architechtural design, renovations, and landscaping.
Names mentioned: John Pinckney, George Sage, Hiram Smith, Margaret Pinckney, Alice Pinckney, Gertrude Pinckney, Alexander Fraser, Eagle Tavern, Thompson Lake, Peter Cowdrey, Samuel Cowdrey, George Decker, John Fraser, Euphemia Decker, S.P. Shope & Co, Maria Cowdrey, George Taylor, Benjamin Cardell, Mary Taylor, Aurelia Cardell, Philander Kellogg, Mary Ann Taylor, Frances Webb, Emma Clark, Stephen Moore, Sarah Hetchler, James Tazzman, Ella Tazzman, William Richards, Carrie Richards, Amy Lyon, Amy Taft, Edward Wakefield, Mary Wakefield, Victor Wakefield, Ella Wakefield, Dennis O'Leary, Laura O'Leary, William Richards, Carrie Richards, Florance Wakefield, Leon Stowe, Laura Uptegraff, Virginia Brooks, Mike Bartkowiak, Sue Bartkowiak, Richard Mikula, Debbie Mikula -
Arlene Lamoreaux and Duane Zemper Recorded on WHMI Radio Discussing the Howell Bicentennial History Book and the Photographic Supplement - September 29, 1975
Two hour recording from WHMI AM-1350 radio show the Afternoon Club with Host Ray Bologna in Howell, Michigan. Topic was the final plans for the writing and printing of the Howell Bicentennial History Book and the compilation of the additional Photographic Supplement.
Names mentioned in 1st hour:News release about Howell Public Schools Teacher Negotiations interrupts the Bicentennial Book talk starting at 1:20 and continues until 8:20 and then at 8:20 another news item about a Howell City Council meeting and a Livingston County Interlakes meeting continues until 9:50 with the rest of the recording being about the Bicentennial Book.
Dave Jaehnig, Janet Rohrabacher, Cliff Heller, Geraldine Fisher, Joe Fields, Claudia Jackson, Ads for: Midway Glass, Keisler Furniture. Community State Bank, Maul? or Morley AMC Jeeps, McDonalds.Names mentioned in 2nd hour:
Six Corners, Four Corners, Four Mile Bar, Janet Rohrabacher, Ina Hight, Geraldine Fisher, Joe Fields, Robert Wilhelm, Robert Akins, Mary Beeman, Earl Dickinson, Joe Ellis, Cliff Heller, Anne Bignell, Charles Sutton, Tom Kizer Sr., Chester Clark, Al Latson, Don Hall, Bird Hight, Paul Streng, Norm Pettibone. Ads for: Right?Carpet, Freeway Sports Center, Morley? or Morley? AMC Jeep, Midway Glass & Aluminum, Keisler Furniture, World Wide TV & Appliance.
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Arlene Lamoreaux and Mike Hagman Recorded on WHMI Radio Promoting the Howell Bicentennial History Book on May 23, 1975
Two hour recording from WHMI AM-1350 radio show the Afternoon Club with Host Mark Owens in Howell, Michigan. Discussed how the Howell Bicentennial History book would be implemented and organized including names of many of the books chapters and chapter coordinators.
Names mentioned in 1st hour:
Mikes Mobile Station is mentioned and also Mike Hagman talked about shows at Page field: 101 Ranch show and Jack Kelly’s Vaudeville tent show.
Janet Rohrabacher, Golda Ryan, Joe Fields, Robert Wilhelm, Geraldine Fisher, Andrew Jackson, Claudia Jackson, William McPherson IV, Joanne Young, Hugh Akin, Paul VanKeuren, Ads for: Swans Store, Doug Swan, Uber Drugs, Bob Herbst, English Nursery, Dancers Fashion.
Names mentioned in 2nd hour:
Dave Jaehnig, Andrew Jackson, Claudia Jackson, James Michner, Bob Parker, Duane Zemper, Zemper Studios, Ruby Hagman, Warren Quick, Charles Itsell, D & C Store, Ads for: Utter’s Menswear, English Nursery
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Arlene Lamoreaux Riding in a Car During the Bicentennial Parade in Howell, Michigan on July 10,1976
Photo is south of State Street on Grand River Avenue in Howell, Michigan. Arlene Lamoreaux riding in a car with a sign that reads "Howell History Book Lady Arlene Lamoreaux" during the Bicentennial Parade. Arlene Lamoreaux’s idea of getting the town to write their own history book culminated in the publishing of The Howell Bicentennial History Book. The parade was part of a 3 day Howell Bicentennial Homecoming Celebration put on by the Jaycees, the Livingston Veterans Council and the Howell Bi-Centennial Committee.
The sign on the building to the left reads Fred Bloye Florist. -
1890 Howell High School Graduating Class, Howell Michigan
Graduates of the 1890 Howell High School Class pose for a picture. Lulu Vere Childers is the first on the left in the back row, the rest of the graduates are unidentified.
Some of the graduates include: Nellie May Statia, Imogene Clark, Henry Monroe, Mildred A. Tucker, E. A. Thorne, Wm. H. Padley, May Fishbeck, Leona E. Bradley, George W. Peavy, J. Ashley Cooper, Ada A. Farmsworth, and Lola Placeway -
Nellie Lansing Glenn, Howell, Michigan
Nellie Lansing Glenn seated at her desk at the Howell Sanitarium , Howell, Michigan, 1907 approximately. -
Nellie Lansing Glenn at Desk, Howell, Michigan
Nellie Lansing Glenn seated at her receptionist desk at the Howell Sanitarium, Howell, Michigan. -
Panoramic View of Howell, Michigan - 1906
This is a postcard with a panoramic view of Howell. The view is to the north and is believed to have been taken from the top of Union/Central High School which was located on South Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
In view is Michigan Avenue which was previously known as East Street and Division Street. The most predominant building in view looking northwest is the Walnut Street Methodist Church. North of the city blocks on East Grand River, one can see the tower of the Livingston County Courthouse and the belfry of the Baptist Church. To the east, the steeple of the Presbyterian Church is visible.
Postcard message: Howell is a dandy little town. Just wait and you will say so too H.J.B. From Mr. Stephen Dunlap 4443 Berkley Ave Chicago, Illinois. Postmarked October 4, 1907. The date of this photograph is unknown. -
Aerial Photo of Howell, Michigan - 1923
This is an aerial photograph of Howell, Michigan. The view is looking southeast. Running east to west is West Grand River Avenue, the main road. In the foreground, is North Chestnut Street with the Bud Erwin residence, and its familiar barn. Across the street to the east is the Howell Carnegie District Libary. Across Grand River Avenue from the Library is the First Presbyterian Church with the building that later housed the Howell Chamber of Commerce to the east. Also visible are the intersections of West Grand River Avenue with Walnut Street and Michigan Avenue. The Opera House, then Bennett Hardware, is on the southeast corner of Walnut and Grand River Avenue. In the distant, running east to west, is Sibley Street, where one can see the Walnut Street Methodist Church, and in the distance is the new Howell High School building.
Angle parking on Grand River Avenue is noted. Grand River Avenue is paved. -
Advertisement for "The Deacon" Play in Oak Grove, Michigan - May 21, 1909
Advertisement states:
Going? Of Course you are going to "The Deacon" A comedy drama in five acts, to be given at the hall, Oak Grove, Michigan, Friday, May 21, 1909. By the Oak Grove Amusement Company.Cast of Characters
Deacon Thornton, Mrs. Thornton's mother in law with a passion for lemonade with a stick in it - John Reader
James Reed, a friend of Darrah - B.A. Bucknell
Pedro, an organ grinder - B.A. Bucknell
Pete, Mrs. Thornton's servant - M.A. Pearce
Mrs. Thornton - Ethel B. Kieckler
Miss Amelia Fawcett, Mrs. Thornton's maiden sister - Eva Glaspie
Geroge Gearf, Mrs. Thornton's nephew - H.B. Slider
George Darrah, alias Matt Wheeler - Paul Roberts
Parson Brownlow - B.A. Bucknell
Billy, the deacon's boy - Ira Fisher
Helen, Mrs. Thornton's daughter - Zella Rodgers
Mrs. Darrah, George Darrah's wife - Edna Staley
Nellie, her daughter - Bertha Fazree
Daisy, Mrs. Thornton's servant - Alice Kleckler
Admission 25 cents. Children 10 cents, Play begins at 8:45, Tickets on Sale at Pearce's Store, Tidings Job Print.
View information about The Deacon in the May 19, 1909 Livingston Republican. In Library Use Only
Oak Grove Hall has many mentions in the local paper and is believed to have been a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church, later known as the Oak Grove Methodist Church, which at that time was located on Fausett Road in the Village of Oak Grove. View Chemungville/Oak Grove in the 1875 Atlas of Livingston County, Michigan
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