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  • Interior McPherson Building, Howell, Michigan

    Interior - McPherson Store Building occupying three store fronts on the north side of the first block of West Grand River - 1949
  • East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Weimeister Block

    This is a photograph of the south side of the 200 block, Weimeister Block, of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  The Temple Theater and hotel are visible.

    The date of this photograph is unknown.  The street appears unpaved; Grand River Avenue was paved in 1915.
  • 101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan,  1936

    This photograph shows the construction at 101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1936. 

    The building was on the southwest corner of Grand River Avenue and South Michigan Avenue.  It was the address of H. G Strobel, Grocery, and  later was the local D & C store.

    Herman Strobel retired from the grocery business in 1938.
  • West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan

    This is a photograph taken near the intersection of West Grand River Avenue and Center Street, Howell, Michigan.  The view is looking east.

    The Al Seeling Buick dealership and Mobile service station are on the southside, and the Don Main Oldsmobile dearlership was on the northside of Grand River Avenue.

    The date is unknown.
  • West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan,  Pre 1917

    This is a photograph of the south side of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  It pictures the businesses on the 100 block.  It is dated  Pre 1917.    In the distance, the intersection of Grand River Avenue with South Walnut Street is visible.

    The names of the persons in the photograph are unknown.
  • West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Pre 1917

    This is a photograph of the south side of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  It pictures the businesses on the 100 block.  It is dated  Pre 1917.    In the distance, the intersection of Grand River Avenue with South Walnut Street is visible.

    The names of the persons in the photograph are unknown.

    A horse and buggy are in the street. Porter Clothing Co. is the third building from the left.
  • West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1915

    This is a photograph of the north side of 100 Block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1915.

    In the photograph is V. E. Hill's Variety Store, Beurmann & Company,Furniture,& Crockery, and the  McPherson Store.

    Horses and wagons are visible on the unpaved Grand River Avenue.
  • 110 - 114 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan

    This is a photograph of the north side of the 100 block of West  Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.

    In view are the businesses from 110 to 114 West Grand River Avenu, inclduing ,Eagers Restaurant, Livington Drugs, Charles Itsell Men and Boys Wear.   On the street is parked an old Ford Falcon.
  • Howell, Michigan, West Grand River Avenue, 1947

    This is a photograph of Downtown Howell Michigan, West Grand River Avenue, about 1947.   The picture shows storefronts for Spagnuolo's Soda Fountain and Confectionary, Richards' Electric,  Mrs. Eagers Restaurant, and Livingston Drug Store.
  • 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.
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