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  • Benedict School, Livingston County, Michigan

    The school was located in Genoa Township Section 16. 

    Hiram Smith began at this school around age 5 (about Fall term of 1888).  Minnie Vogelsberg was the teacher. Three Fires Elementary School is in the field that used to be behind the Benedict School.

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    View 1875 map location.
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  • One room school house located in Section 27, on North Fowlerville Rd at Sherwood Rd near Fowlereville, Michigan.

    Built 1882. Restored in early 1980's. Burned 2005.

    For more information view the Mastodons to Manufacturers: A History of Fowlerville, Michigan in the Local History Room.

    View Livingston County Press & Argus newspapers with articles about Benjamin School.
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  • 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.

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    View Livingston Republican articles searched for cardell
    View Local History Books mentioning cardell
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  • This is a portrait of Bernice Hardy, 1912 - 1985. She was the daughter of Howard and Ollie (Walker) Hardy. Howard was Royal Hardy's brother. Bernice had a sister, Elizabeth. The date and location of the photograph is unknown.
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  • Berry Corners Party Store, 4040 Mason Road, Howell, Michigan, held its Grand Opening on August 16, 1978.  The store was located on the northwest corner of Mason Road and Burkhart Road.  The owners were Ray Ward, Rita Ward, Dennis Judd and Aileen Judd.  The store name originated from the Berry family who had owned the property since 1911.
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  • This collection of photographs were taken on January 6th, 1970 during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of employment at Citizens Mutual Insurance Company for Berthold Woodhams.   The Reception was held in the cafeteria of Citizens Mutual Insurance Company.

    Mr. Woodhams started at Citizens in 1920 as an adjustor.  He later was President, and served as Chairman of the Board.  Friends and family from Howell and many other cities across the state came to celebrate this Anniversary.

    In Photograph, 0036, Mr. and Mrs. Berthold Woodhams are featured.  They are also seen in many of the other photographs, including a reception line.  The names of the other people are unknown.

    View Livingston County Press January 14, 1970 Article (In Library Use Only)
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  • This is a photograph of the northside of the 200 block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, with Beurmann's Furniture Store in the forefront.

    The exact date of this photograph is unknown, with estimated to be in the 1940's.

  • Photographs of Beurmann's Furniture, 2700 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.

    The date is unknown.
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  • Big Wheel Bikes Tournament in St. Johns, Michigan on August 17, 1888. The building has signs left to right C.A. Dannar 49 Jewelery and Crockery 53 St. Johns Boots and Shoes.
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