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Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Open House, 645 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, October 22, 1956
In 1915, William E. Robb founded the Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Company; its first office was at 113 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. In 1918, Citizens' built a new office at 304 East Grand River Avenue, Howell Michigan, and during the 1930's, the expanding business added a second floor to that office.
Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Company continued its expansion far beyond the home office quarters, and in May 1955, construction on a new building began. The new building was located at 845 West Grand River Avenue, near the intersection of West Grand River Avenue and Byron Road. The building was completed in 1956, and was 77,000 square feet, and its walls were made of Indiana limestone.
On October 22, 1956, Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Company held an open house at the new office building, and over 1000 Livingston County residents attended. These photographs, taken during the open house, include view of the interior and exterior of the building, and pictures of people attending the events. Berthold Woodhams was President of the business from 1950 to 1963. The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown.
The former Citizens' building on East Grand River Avenue, was then rented by Livingston County and became the home to a number of county offices. In 1991, Roberta Monroe Keenan and Clare Smith McKnight published, "Citizens Insurance Company of America: A 75 Year History 1915 -1990".
Later Citizens Insurance Company built and moved to a new building at 808 North Highlander Way, Howell, Michigan. -
City of Howell Michigan, Fire Department, Firemen Games
This is a photograph of the City of Howell Michigan Fire Department participating in firemen games. The location is North State Street near the First Baptist Church. The names of the persons and date of the event is unknown. -
Civil War Monument, Howell, Michigan, May 30, 1895
This is a photograph at the dedication of the Civil War or Solder's Monument, May 30, 1895, Howell, Michigan. This monument is near the entrance to Lakeview Cemetery. Members of the Grand Army Republic, the Women's Relief Corps, and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War marched to the cemetery for the event.
The keynote speaker was Hazen Pingree, Detroit's mayor and Michigan's future governor. -
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Civil War Soldiers from 22nd Michigan Infantry, Company C on Lookout Mountain
Civil War Soldiers from 22nd Michigan Infantry, Company C on Lookout Mountain
Back Row Left to Right: John Carson, William Elliott, John Papineau, John Richard, John Elliott, John Atkinson (Captain) William Atkinson (Lieutenant)
Front Row: Charles Ready, John Brian, Peter O'Sullivan, James Roundtree, Richard Levere, Michael Austin, Robert Bellaw, William Gardner, Tomas Homes? -
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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Cleary College, Open House, Ribbon Cutting, 3744 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, September 21, 1980
This is a collection of photographs taken at the Open House and Ribbon Cutting at the new campus of Cleary College, 3744 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The celebration took place on September 21, 1980, with special guests Cleary College President Gilbert E. Bursley, State Senator Kerry Kammer, and State Representative Fred Dillingham. Other local dignitaries were also present, including in pictures, 0003, and 0009 Mayor James Young. State Representative Fred Dillingham has been identified in picture 0032 and other pictures that portry the Ribbon Cutting.
In the Ribbon Cutting ceremony picture, Heather Ringe, age 7, was the ribbon cutter, and she is pictured with her mother, Sandra Ringe, State Senator Ed Pierce, State Representative Fred Dillingham, and Cleary College President Gilbert E. Bursley.
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Cobo for Governor Parade
Cobo for Governor Parade parked in front of Livingston County Courthouse, Howell, Michigan. Most likely in 1956.
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Cohoctah Township, Livingston, Michigan July 4, 1930 Parade Float
Cohoctah Township, Livingston, Michigan July 4, 1930 Parade Float
The parade was celebrating 100th anniversary of Livingston County, Michigan. This float was also celebrating the history of the Choctaw Indians.
- View Livingston County Republican Press article July 2, 1930. (in library use only)
- View Livingston County Republican Press article July 9, 1930. (in library use only)
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Community Watching the Melon Festival Parade in Howell, Michigan
Community Watching the Melon Festival Parade in Howell, Michigan. Unknown Date.
The parade is heading west on Grand River. Can see First National Bank just behind the sign for Hillcrest Regional Center Developmental Disabilities. Can see mounted police in the parade.
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