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Reopening of Livingston County Court House, Howell, Michigan -June 10 -11, 1978
Reopening of Livingston County Court House, Howell, Michigan -June 10 -11, 1978
Was also dedicated as a restored State of Michigan historic landmark.
The historical marker reads:
County Courthouse
Albert E. French designed this two-and-a-half story brick and stone building. This edifice, completed in 1890, shows influence of Richardsonian architecture and has maintained many of its original Victorian furnishings. Peter and Marie Cowdry donated the land for the courthouse square with the provision that it revert to their heirs if no longer used for a courthouse. Local citizens presented the clock to the county as a gift. The people of Livingston County voted in 1976 to restore their courthouse which is an area landmark.
Read June 14, 1978 The Livingston County Press Article about courthouse re-opening. -
"Doc" Louis "Pat" May Birthday Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1957
Doc May was a well known physician and melon grower in Howell, Michigan. He was one of the instrumental people behind the Howell Melon Festival. -
Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Allen "Sam" Ross, Golden Anniversary, October 1966
These photographs were taken at the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Allen "Sam" Ross, October, 1967. They lived at 1751 Pinckney Road, Howell, Michigan.
Dr "Sam" Ross practiced dentistry for nearly 60 years; he died in 1975, and his wife died in 1967. -
125 Holiday Lane, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of the interior of 125 Holiday Lane, Holiday Inn, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. R/UDAT held meetings and a reception during its visit to Howell; the names of the persons in the photograph are unknown.
In 1983, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce applied for a R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study, an American Institute of Architects program that brought a team of professionals to the city for a four-day period to study Howell's downtown, its ability to compete for regional shopping, and to make recommendations for improvements to re-vitalize the city. The team, in 1984, during the study took photographs, interviewed people, held forums, and in the end provided an outline of strategies.
American Institute of Architects Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team -
925 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of the interior of 925 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. The Howell Recreation Center was there. R/UDAT held meetings and a reception during its visit to Howell; the names of the persons in the photograph are unknown.
In 1983, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce applied for a R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) study, an American Institute of Architects program that brought a team of professionals to the city for a four-day period to study Howell's downtown, its ability to compete for regional shopping, and to make recommendations for improvements to re-vitalize the city. The team, in 1984, during the study took photographs, interviewed people, held forums, and in the end provided an outline of strategies.
American Institute of Architects Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team -
Fowlerville Fair Horse Racing in Fowlerville, Michigan
Fowlerville Fair Horse Racing in Fowlerville, Michigan
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Fairgrounds, Howell, Michigan, 1910's
This is a photograph of the Fairgrounds, Howell, Michigan, when they were located northeast of what is now National Street and Catrell Street. The exact date of this photograph is unknown but likely from the 1910's. The photo looks southwest and the Livingston County Courthouse is in the distance. -
Livingston County Fair, Parade, Grand River Avenue to National Street, Fairgrounds, 1919
This series of photographs was labeled "Livingston County Fair - Parade down Grand River Ave. off National St. - 1919".
In 1919, the Fairgrounds were located on the east side of town near present day Catrell Drive, Howell, Michigan.
Photos 0005 and 0007 were taken at the Fairgrounds. The remaining photographs were taken on East Grand River Avenue, looking south, near the Livingston County Courthouse.
The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown. The parade participants appear to be Masons. -
Livingston County Fair, Howell, Michigan, Cattle Auction, 1917
These photographs were taken during a cattle auction at the Livingston County Fair, Sales Pavilion in Howell, Michigan, 1917. The fairgrounds were located near what is now National Street and Catrell Street in Howell, Michigan.
The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown. -
Livingston County Fair, Howell, Michigan, September, 1914
These photographs were taken at the Livingston County Fair, Howell, Michigan, September, 1914.
The first photograph was taken in the downtown Howell area in front of the Livingston County Courthouse. The second pictures was taken at the fairgrounds, where Catrell Street now intersects.
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