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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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Portrait of George Armstrong Custer in St. Louis, Missouri -1873
A photo of George Armstrong Custer 1839-1876 taken in 1873 in St. Louis, Missouri by J.A. Scholten -
The Howell Bicentennial History 1776-1976 (Part 1 of 3) Pages 1-222
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The Howell Bicentennial History 1776-1976 (Part 2 of 3) Pages 223-421
The Howell, Michigan Bicentennial History 1776-1976 Part 2 of 3 Pages 223-421
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The Howell Bicentennial History 1776-1976 (Part 3 of 3) Pages 422-448 plus index
The Howell, Michigan Bicentennial History 1776-1976 Part 3 of 3 Pages 422-448 plus index
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The Howell Bicentennial History 1776-1976 Photo Supplement (Part 1 of 2) Pages 1-176
The Howell, Michigan Bicentennial History Supplement 1776-1976 Part 1 of 2. Pages 1-176
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The Howell Bicentennial History 1776-1976 Photo Supplement (Part 2 of 2) Pages 177-336 plus index
The Howell, Michigan Bicentennial History Supplement 1776-1976 Part 2 of 2. Pages 177-336 plus index
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