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Memorial Day, Cemetery, Livingston County
This is a photograph taken during Memorial Day Observance at a cemetery believed to be in Livingston County. The exact location, date and names of the persons are unknown. -
Howell, Michigan, Men posing for Centennial Celebration, 1963
These photographs are of a group of Howell Michigan men who in celebration of Howell's Centennial, grew beards and sported bowties. The exact date, location, and names of the men are unknown. -
Knights Templar Conclave Parade in Howell, Michigan - 1913
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. -
Fire on Block East of East St. and North of Grand River Howell, Michigan - October 5, 1892
Photos showing the fire that happened on October 5, 1892 on the block east of East St. (present day Michigan Ave.) and North of Grand River in Howell, Michigan. The damage was estimated at $50,000. Frank Hickey and Ed Wines perished. Some businesses shown in the photos are Ed K. Johnson Drugs and Henry C. Briggs Jeweler. They are both in the same building that was built in 1889. Current address of that building is 112 E Grand River Rd, Howell, MI 48843. This entire block had burned in 1887.
There is an additional photo "The Champion Fire Extinguisher During the Fire of 1892" on page 127 of The Howell Bicentennial History 1776-1976 Part 2.
View page page 122 of The Howell Bicentennial History 1776-1976 Part 2 for another picture after the fire.
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Arlene Lamoreaux Riding in a Car During the Bicentennial Parade in Howell, Michigan on July 10,1976
Photo is south of State Street on Grand River Avenue in Howell, Michigan. Arlene Lamoreaux riding in a car with a sign that reads "Howell History Book Lady Arlene Lamoreaux" during the Bicentennial Parade. Arlene Lamoreaux’s idea of getting the town to write their own history book culminated in the publishing of The Howell Bicentennial History Book. The parade was part of a 3 day Howell Bicentennial Homecoming Celebration put on by the Jaycees, the Livingston Veterans Council and the Howell Bi-Centennial Committee.
The sign on the building to the left reads Fred Bloye Florist. -
Thurmond Auto Team in the Salty Dog Landlubber People Powered Contraption Race Held During Melonfest, Howell, Michigan - 1982
Thurmond Auto Team in the Salty Dog Landlubber People Powered Contraption Race Held at Thompson Lake During Melonfest, Howell, Michigan - 1982 -
Howell High School, Howell, Michigan Pom-pom Squad Leads Band in Melonfest Parade - 1983
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Arlene Lamoreaux and Mike Hagman Recorded on WHMI Radio Promoting the Howell Bicentennial History Book on May 23, 1975
Two hour recording from WHMI AM-1350 radio show the Afternoon Club with Host Mark Owens in Howell, Michigan. Discussed how the Howell Bicentennial History book would be implemented and organized including names of many of the books chapters and chapter coordinators.
Names mentioned in 1st hour:
Mikes Mobile Station is mentioned and also Mike Hagman talked about shows at Page field: 101 Ranch show and Jack Kelly’s Vaudeville tent show.
Janet Rohrabacher, Golda Ryan, Joe Fields, Robert Wilhelm, Geraldine Fisher, Andrew Jackson, Claudia Jackson, William McPherson IV, Joanne Young, Hugh Akin, Paul VanKeuren, Ads for: Swans Store, Doug Swan, Uber Drugs, Bob Herbst, English Nursery, Dancers Fashion.
Names mentioned in 2nd hour:
Dave Jaehnig, Andrew Jackson, Claudia Jackson, James Michner, Bob Parker, Duane Zemper, Zemper Studios, Ruby Hagman, Warren Quick, Charles Itsell, D & C Store, Ads for: Utter’s Menswear, English Nursery
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Arlene Lamoreaux and Duane Zemper Recorded on WHMI Radio Discussing the Howell Bicentennial History Book and the Photographic Supplement - September 29, 1975
Two hour recording from WHMI AM-1350 radio show the Afternoon Club with Host Ray Bologna in Howell, Michigan. Topic was the final plans for the writing and printing of the Howell Bicentennial History Book and the compilation of the additional Photographic Supplement.
Names mentioned in 1st hour:News release about Howell Public Schools Teacher Negotiations interrupts the Bicentennial Book talk starting at 1:20 and continues until 8:20 and then at 8:20 another news item about a Howell City Council meeting and a Livingston County Interlakes meeting continues until 9:50 with the rest of the recording being about the Bicentennial Book.
Dave Jaehnig, Janet Rohrabacher, Cliff Heller, Geraldine Fisher, Joe Fields, Claudia Jackson, Ads for: Midway Glass, Keisler Furniture. Community State Bank, Maul? or Morley AMC Jeeps, McDonalds.Names mentioned in 2nd hour:
Six Corners, Four Corners, Four Mile Bar, Janet Rohrabacher, Ina Hight, Geraldine Fisher, Joe Fields, Robert Wilhelm, Robert Akins, Mary Beeman, Earl Dickinson, Joe Ellis, Cliff Heller, Anne Bignell, Charles Sutton, Tom Kizer Sr., Chester Clark, Al Latson, Don Hall, Bird Hight, Paul Streng, Norm Pettibone. Ads for: Right?Carpet, Freeway Sports Center, Morley? or Morley? AMC Jeep, Midway Glass & Aluminum, Keisler Furniture, World Wide TV & Appliance.
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Domino's Pizza Wagon Pulled by Miniature Horses in Melonfest Parade in Howell, Michigan - 1987
Domino's Pizza Wagon Pulled by Miniature Horses in Melonfest Parade in Howell, Michigan - 1987. The wagon is carrying (Left to Right) Former State Representative Tom Sharpe, State Senator Fred Dillingham, and State Representative Susan Grimes Munsell. The location is in front of the Livingston County Courthouse, Howell, Michigan. Viewing east on Grand River. Can see signs for Clark station, Howell Theater, Sunoco Station, Antiques Mall, and Amber Lounge.
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