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Thompson Lake, Beach, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph likely from the 1940's, taken of the city beach at Thompson Lake. In view are parked cars, docks including the well known "Big Dock", and bathers. It should be noted that this photograph was taken prior to the building of the Beachhouse at the park. -
Republican Luncheon, Eager's Restaurant, 114 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, U.S. Senator Charles E. Potter, Nazarene Camp Dedication, July 12, 1958
These photographs were taken upon the visit to Howell Michigan by U.S. Senator Charles E. Potter, July 12, 1958. He is greeted by Mayor Cliff Heller.
Senator Potter is in Howell for the Dedication of the newly opened camp, Nazarene Haven, on North Burkhart Road, Howell, Michigan. These photographs were taken at the luncheon held at Eager's Restaurant for "Republican workers".
Nazarene Haven Camp dedication (inlibraryuseonly)
The photographs were taken during the luncheon and show the interior of Eager's Restaurant. The photograph on the sidewalk was taken in front of the restaurant, and in the background is Spagnuolo's Store, Sutton's Hardware, and the intersection of West Grand River Avenue and Walnut Street. -
Michigan Condensed Milk Factory, Boilers, Destroyed Building, Howell, Michigan
These photographs are of men examining a destroyed building surrounded by boilers. It is believed to have been the aftermath of the Michigan Condensed Milk Factory explosion in Howell, Michigan. The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown. -
Water Tower, Livingston County Michigan
This is a photograph of a new water tower located in Livingston County Michigan. The date, exact location and names of the persons in the picture are unknown.
It appears to be a wood water tower.Tags water tower -
Unknown Men using a Cross-Cut Saw, Livingston County, Michigan
This is a photograph of two unknown men using a cross-cut saw on a log believed to be in Livingston County, Michigan. -
Tannar & Holmes Feed Elevator, Fowlerville, Michigan
This is a photograph of the barns of Tannar & Holmes Feed Elevator, Fowlerville, Michigan. The sign says, "Definite Feeds for Definite Needs". The year is unknown. -
Homecoming, Howell, Michigan
This is an early homecoming event in Howell, Michigan. Homecomings were held annually in small towns early in the 20th century. The homecoming activities often coincided with the fair.
This picture is looking east on Grand River Avenue near the intersection of Michigan Avenue, (Division Street, East Street), and in the picture is a banner, "Welcome Home", and also onlookers, buggies, early cars, and the storefronts.
Grand River Avenue is unpaved; this street was not paved until 1915.
This is a link to an announcement about the 1910 Homecoming in Howell.
Howell Homecoming 1910 (in library use only) -
Livingston County Jail, Howell, Michigan
This is a photgraph of a postcard of the Livingston County Jail, Howell, Michigan.
The Jail was located on the public square property bordered by these streets: Grand River Avenue, Church Street, Court Street, and State Street.
The year of the photograph is unknown. -
Queen of the Fair, Livingston County Fair, Howell, Michigan
This photograph was included in David Finney's book, "Images of America: Howell", 2013, p. 104, and is titled "Queen of the Fair". It noted that the "Queen" was wearing a sash, and was observing the poultry exhibit at the Agricultural Fair. The fairgrounds were in the northeast section of the city of Howell. The young men were wearing "white dusters" which were common for anyone driving an automobile in the early 1900's.
The exact date and names of the persons are unknown. It is believed the photographs was from the 1910's.
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The First Presbyterian Church, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph by Fred Teeple, glass plate negative, of a photograph done by Cleave, of the First Presbyterian Church, Sibley Street, Howell Michigan. The date of this photograph is unknown.
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