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Memorial Day Parade, Cemetery, Livingston County, Michigan
This is a photograph developed from a glass negative that appears to be a Memorial Day Parade in a cemetery, possibly Lakeview Cemetery in Howell, Michigan. The date and names of persons are unknown. -
Outing at Lake Chemung, Howell, Michigan, Tug-O-War
This photograph was believed to be taken at an Outing at Lake Chemung, Howell, Michigan, Tug-O-War. The names of the persons and date are unknown. This photograph was also featured in the David Finney book, "Images of America - Howell", p. 95. -
Picnic, Games, Long Lake, Lake Chemung, Howell, Michigan
This photograph is similar to the one in David Finney's book, "Images of America Howell" and was captioned to be from a picnic at Lake Chemung, Howell, Michigan. The date and names of the men are unknown. -
Intersection of Grand River Avenue and Walnut Street, Howell, Michigan - 1890s
This photograph was taken from the southeast corner of West Grand River Avenue and Walnut Street, Howell, Michigan, 1890's. The Floral Parade is in progress; the Opera house is on the southeast corner of the intersection but is not visible in this photograph. The sign at top center of building reads Young Mens Hall. The sign on side of building reads City Dining Hall and Restaurant. In the 1892 Sanborn map, the City Dining Hall was located at 204 West Grand River Avenue. In the distance on the right reads, 10 Cent Barn where farmers corraled their horses/buggies/wagons when they came into town. The City Dining Hall & Restaurant was in operation in the 1890's, and was owned by Will R. Knapp. -
Grand Trunk Railroad, coming out of Gregory, Michigan
This is a photograph of the Grand Trunk Railroad train coming out of Gregory Michigan. -
Boys in a Canoe, Thompson Lake, Howell, Michigan
This photograph was included in David Finney's book, "Images of America: Howell", p.96 and was captioned "Boys in a Canoe. Whether fishing swimming or canoeing, these three boys are enjoying a summer day on Howell's Thompson Lake". The names of the boys and date are unknown. -
Oil Drilling, East of Howell, Michigan, 1932
This is a photograph of a company drilling for oil one mile east of Howell, Michigan, February 21, 1932. The exact location is unknown but is believed to be on the Brown farm in Oceola Township.
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Excavating U.S. 16, Bruff's Hill, Livingston County, 1932
View Widen U.S. `16 1932 (in library use only)
This photograph is of excavating on Bruff's Hill, U.S. 16, Livingston County, Michigan, October 21, 1932.
There is a farm in the background. U.S. 16 is Grand River Avenue.
The names of the persons in the photograph and exact location of Bruff's Hill are unknown.
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Hot Air Balloon Ascension, West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, July 4, 1915
This is a photograph taken during the launching of a hot air balloon, Howell, Michigan, during the 1915 4th of July celebration.
View 4th of July Balloon Launch 1915. (in library use only)
The view is looking west from West Grand River Avenue; Grand River is unpaved. The intersection of Walnut Street and Grand River is in view, and it includes the Hardware on the southwest corner, then further west is the Methodist Church building that was moved to that block, the spectators, the balloon, and in the distance the First Presbyterian Church.
On the north side of Grand River Avenue, the building with the sloped roof was identified by Duane Zemper as a photographer's studio, either Roy Lyndon or Harland Ludwig.
The newspaper printed a summary of the event, including the detail that the balloon came down on the jail, and was so damaged that it could not be repaired for the scheduled 5pm ascension.
The names of the persons in the photograph are unknown. -
Civil War Veterans, Howell Michigan, Waddell Post No 120, Grand Army of the Republic, September 1898
This photograph was included in David Finney's "Images of America: Howell", 2013, p. 119, and is of Civil War Veterans, from the Howell, Michigan, Waddell Post No. 120, September 1898. He reported that the veterans from the Grand Army of the Republic rode on this wagon in the Floral Parade.
The names of the veterans are unknown.
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