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  • Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Michigan, Flag Day, June 14, 1915

    This is a photograph likely taken from the Presbyterian Church, of Flag Day at the Howell Carnegie Library, 314 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.

    As reported by David D. Finney Jr., in his "Images of America: Howell" book, 2013, Flag Day was celebrated  at the Howell Carnegie Library Square.  A parade from the Livingston County Courthouse was led by Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and third graders.  The teachers and school children were waving flags.   On the lawn, they joined local citizens and sang patriotic songs.
  • Brighton Homecoming Parade, Brighton, Michigan, 1912

    This image, also found in the "Old Brighton Village" book, 1974, describes this as Brighton Homecoming, 1912.

    The persons in the photograph are unknown.
  • 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.
  • "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.
  • 1876 Centennial Parade, Howell, Michigan

    1876 Centennial Parade, Howell, Michigan at the main intersection looking west on Grand River.
  • Howell Township, Livingston, Michigan July 4, 1930 Parade float<br /><br />

    Howell Township, Livingston, Michigan July 4, 1930 Parade float.

    The parade was celebrating 100th anniversary of Livingston County, Michigan.
  • Cohoctah Township, Livingston, Michigan July 4, 1930 Parade Float<br /><br />

    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.
  • Howell Farmers Club July 4 , 1930 Parade Float in Howell, Michigan<br /><br />

    Howell Farmers Club July 4 , 1930 Parade Float in Howell, Michigan Celebrating Livingston County, Michigan dairy industry.

    The parade was celebrating 100th anniversary of Livingston County, Michigan.

    Can see signs for 5c to $1.00 Store and Victrolas
  • RB McPherson, Howell, Livingston, Michigan

    This image was included in the 1st National Bank Calendar, 6-1999. 

    It features R.B. McPherson and his wife in 1902 Murray in a parade. This was most likely the first car in Livingston County.  The car was made in Adrian.

    Exact date of parade unknown.
  • Howell, Michigan Knights Templar Band - 1910<br /><br />

    Knights Templar Band on Sibley St. just east of Walnut St. looking west in Howell, Michigan. View present day location. The band is walking on the side of the street in the weeds. Sibley St. is all muddy and filled with ruts. The leader of the band is on horseback.
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