Digital Archive of the Howell Carnegie Library Archives

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  • HCDL-ngp-F005-01-001_u.jpg

    Benjamin W. Cardell settled in Howell, Michigan in 1847. He was a sawmill owner (1848-1851), undertaker with Harvey Goodrich in Howell, Michigan and owner of Cardell Block NW Corner W. Grand River and Walnut in Howell, Michigan.

    His home moved in 1900 to 132 Isbell St, Howell, Michigan. This house was later owned in 1971 by Orville Reed.

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  • HCDL-C001-03-arlene-lamoreaux_m.jpg

    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.
  • HCDL-P002-1982-Watercraft_u.jpg

    Thurmond Auto Team in the Salty Dog Landlubber People Powered Contraption Race Held at Thompson Lake During Melonfest, Howell, Michigan - 1982
  • HCDL-C001-03-arlene-lamoreaux-portrait_u.jpg

    She was born in 1927 and died in 2001.

    She was the secretary of the Livingston County Bicentennial Committee and the inspiration for the The Howell, Michigan Bicentennial History 1776-1976
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    In 2010 the Melon Festival, Howell, Michigan was 50 years old. Video of photos through the first 50 years of the Melon Festival, Howell, Michigan.

    Soundtrack:
    • Through Their Eyes, Bradley Joseph
    • The Journey Continues, Background Music Artists
    (HCDL-bd-Melonfest-50-year-hd_m.mp4)

    Mentioned/observed:
    • Honey Sweet Melon
    • August P. Schmitt
    • Joe Harris
    • Dr. Louis "Pat" May
    • Hicksville, Ohio
    • Howard Danker
    • Willard Wiltse
    • Stanley Knight
    • Patricia Dowen
    • Cliff Heller
    • Howell Livestock
    • Marathon Gas Station
    • Grand River Avenue
    • Melon Queen
    • Patsy Weller
    • Julie Allen
    • Garland's Mens
    • Miss Livingston 
    • Miss Melon Queen
    • Livingston County Courthouse
    • Howell Centennial
    • Eager's Restaurant
    • D & R Electric
    • Spagnuolo's Candy
    • Livingston Drugs
    • Baldwin's Hardware
    • Mayor Heller
    • Michigan Bell
    • W. D. Adams
    • Fred Catrell City Clerk
    • Goodnow's
    • First National Bank
    • Edison
    • Squadron 69
    • fire engines
    • Laverne Ott
    • Frank Ott
    • Elizabeth Ott
    • steam engine
    • color guard
    • Page Field
    • Elaine Copeland Farm Bureau Queen
    • Diamond Dot Market
    • Howell Jaycees
    • Howell High School Marching Band
    • Itsell's Clothing
    • Western Auto store
    • Campbell Discount store
    • Sutton's Hardware
    • Shippy's paint
    • Cub Scouts
    • Masonic Temple
    • Citizen's Insurance
    • Shriner's
    • Shrine Circus
    • Howell Theater
    • Standard Oil
    • Platypus
    • Phoenix
    • Livingston Arts & Craft Association
    • Esther Brown
    • Howell Carnegie Library
    • 5 K race
    • Melon Tent
    • State Street
    • Michigan Avenue
    • barbequed chicken
    • unknown persons
  • HCDL-bd-The-Cash-Boys-World-War-II_m.jpg

    Honoring the service of the Cash Boys - Robert, Charles, John and James. Music "Long Ago" performed by The Chenille Sisters Ann Arbor, Michigan. (HCDL-bd-The-Cash-Boys-World-War-II_m.mp4). 

    Names mentioned.
    • Sons of Charles Cash
    • Sgt. Robert Mitford Cash
    • James H. Cash, 5th Army, 261st Antiaircraft Artillary Ordiance
    • 2nd Lt. John L. Cash
    • Charles B Cash, Jr. Army Air Corps Flight Officer
    • Don Cash
    • Floyd Cash
    • 85th Flight Squadron, Flying Skullman
  • HCDL-u3-1-1873-1874-Livingston-County-Directory_m.pdf

    The Livingston County, Michigan Directory between 1873-1874.
  • HCDL-ngp-ZNB002-02-0045_u.jpg

    A photo of Linda Whalen, 1980.

    Location unknown
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  • HCDL-ngp-S002-21-0037_u.jpg

    Howell High School Football Team, Howell, Michigan - 1922

    Top Row Left to Right: Maycock (Left End), Cotter (Quarterback), W.A. Graff (Coach), Ford Beckwith (Captiain Right Halfback), Heeg (Left Guard), Garland (Right End)
    2nd Row: Weimeister (Right Guard), Brown (Center), Weimaster (Left Tackle), Hubbell (Full Back), Hubbell (Right Tackle), Cook (Left Halfback)
    Bottom Row: Lawson (Tackle), Perkins (End), Brogan (Halfback), Brady (Quarterback), Pless (Right Tackle) Newman (Right Halfback)
  • HCDL-P002-1983-Melonfest-HHSBand_u.jpg

    Howell High School, Howell, Michigan Pom-pom Squad Leads Band in Melonfest Parade - 1983. Viewing east on Grand River. Can see the United Way sign on the left.
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