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  • This is a photograph of the southside of the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue near Walnut Street, and shows several storefronts, including the Garland Building, A & P Grocery and the Opera House.

    The name of the photographer is unknown but they have captioned it "worked here". 
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  • This photograph was taken during a World War II Victory Parade, in Howell, Michigan in the 1940's.  The float, sponsored by the Howell Laundry Company,  depicts the flag raising on Iwo Jima.

    The parade is moving west on Grand River Avenue; the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue is in the background.  The Drug Store is on the northeast corner.  The names of the people in the photograph are unknown.

    View 1947 VJ Parade articles   (in library use only)
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  • This is a photograph of a parade heading east on East Grand River Avenue at the Livingston County Courthouse. The Knights Templar are in the foreground, and is likely the Howell Commandery No. 28.

    Also in the photograph are buggies, onlookers, early cars, and the signage of the Temple Theater.   A color guard unit is following the Knights Templar.

    In 1913 the Knights Templar Organization held their annual Conclave (convention) in Howell, Michigan. As members of the socity gathered from everywhere in the state and each unit marched through Howell, Michigan in a gala parade.

    The names of the persons are unknown.  It is noted that Grand River is unpaved; Grand River Avenue was paved in 1915.
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  • This is a sitting room believed to be in Livingston County, Michigan.  The exact location and date are unknown. The pictures of fish and snakes and deer head over the fireplace reflect an out-of-doors motif. 
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  • This is a photograph of a large gathering of ladies having a picnic outside near a lake, believed to be in Livingston County, Michigan. The date and names of the persons are unknown.
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  • This is a photograph of a group of men holding up a string of fish, outside, believed to be in Livingston County, Michigan.

    The date and names of the persons are unknown.
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  • This is a photograph of an unknown man kneeling on a dock at a lake in Livingston County, Michigan. There are boats in the background. The exact location and date are unknown.
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  • This photograph is believed to be of the Livingston County Fair, at the Fairgrounds in Howell, Michigan.  The fairgrounds were located in the northeast section of the city of Howell, where Catrell Drive now is.  In view is the racetrack, horses, spectators, and in the background the Motor Drome.

    The motor drome a silo-shaped wooden cylinder and its interior, 90-degree wooden wall serves as a track. Spectators stand on a platform that surrounds the top of the cylinder, and watch as the daredevils ride around the wall and perform tricks.

    The date and names of the persons are unknown.
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  • This photograph was grouped with the ones depicting the 1942 Scrap Drive in Howell, Michigan.  It was labeled Fred, Alva, Albert and Walter; possibly Fred Catrell, Albert Smith, . They appear to be members of the Howell Masons No.38 F. & A.M.
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  • This is a photograph of the scrap pile, Scrap Drive, World War II, South Court Street, Howell, Michigan, October 22, 1942.  In the background is Bob White's Service Station, and the Livingston County Courthouse.
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