Digital Archive of the Howell Carnegie Library Archives

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  • HCDL-ngp-S004-04-0016_u.jpg

    Wolverine Pavedway Parade, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914

    Parade was to drum up support from the community for the Wolverine Pavedway. In front of courthouse looking west down Grand River Ave. Can see a Ford, Paige and unknown automobiles in the foreground.

    unknown people in automobiles.

    Can see signs for: Temple, Hotel, Furniture and Undertaking, and Cream Soda.

    Read the February 8, 1998 The Brighton Argus & the Livingston County Press article to learn of Grand River Ave history.
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-04-0017_u.jpg

    Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914

    Paver machine and crew.  Looking west down Grand River Ave. Notice stacks of bricks behind the paver.

    Read the February 8, 1998 The Brighton Argus & the Livingston County Press article to learn of Grand River Ave history.
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-04-0018_u.jpg

    Wolverine Pavedway Parade, Knights Marching, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914

    Parade was to drum up support from the community for the Wolverine Pavedway. In front of courthouse looking west down Grand River Ave.

    Can see signs for: Temple, Hotel, Furniture and Undertaking, and Cream Soda.

    Read the February 8, 1998 The Brighton Argus & the Livingston County Press article to learn of Grand River Ave history.
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-04-0019_u.jpg
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-04-0020_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the paving of Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1915.  The view is looking northeast at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue (formerly known as East Street and Division Street).

    The persons in the pictures are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-04-0021_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of what appears to be a house moving, East Clinton Street, Howell, Michigan.  The view is looking South and remarks they were clearing the area for a parking lot.

    The date of the photograph and address are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-06-0001_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the parade on State Street, Howell, Michigan, on Memorial Day, 1940's.

    The view is of the intersection of East Grand River Avenue and State Street; the Livingston County Courthouse is to the right.

    The names of the units and persons in the photograph are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-06-0003_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of State Street, looking north.  State Street intersects with East Grand River Avenue, which is in the foreground.  The Livingston County Courthouse is on the east side of State Street.  This pictures shows a building being moved and was taken in the  early 1950's.

    Further information about the building and its destination are unknown.
  • MacDonald's Funeral Home is visible on the east (right) side of the street.

    This is a photograph of the reopening ceremony that took place on December 3rd, 1980, following the rebuilding of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, Howell, Michigan.

    The view is looking north on Michigan Avenue.

    The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-12-0001_u.jpg

    Cheerleaders Assist Chief Engineer in Opening US 23 & I-96 Interchange Near Brighton, Michigan - September 9, 1962

    Left to Right:
    • Pearl Koniak of Melvindale, Michigan representing Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan holding 8 which represents the number of overpasses in the interchange.
    • Dianne Pearsall representing Brighton High School, Brighton, Michigan holding 171 which represents the number of acres covered by interchange.
    • Mary Lou Gillengerten of East Lansing, Michigan representing Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan holds I-96 route marker.
    • Chief Engineer John E. Meyer of the State Highway Department.
    • Vicki Elmer of Grosse Pointe, Michigan representing University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan has a US-23 sign.
    • Vicki Evans of Flint, Michigan representing Flint Junior College holds 30,000 which represents the number of vehicles expected to travel through the interchange daily within 10 years.

    View October 3, 1962 Livingston County Press Article.
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