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Thompson Lake, Beach, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph likely from the 1940's, taken of the city beach at Thompson Lake. In view are parked cars, docks including the well known "Big Dock", and bathers. It should be noted that this photograph was taken prior to the building of the Beachhouse at the park. -
Republican Luncheon, Eager's Restaurant, 114 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, U.S. Senator Charles E. Potter, Nazarene Camp Dedication, July 12, 1958
These photographs were taken upon the visit to Howell Michigan by U.S. Senator Charles E. Potter, July 12, 1958. He is greeted by Mayor Cliff Heller.
Senator Potter is in Howell for the Dedication of the newly opened camp, Nazarene Haven, on North Burkhart Road, Howell, Michigan. These photographs were taken at the luncheon held at Eager's Restaurant for "Republican workers".
Nazarene Haven Camp dedication (inlibraryuseonly)
The photographs were taken during the luncheon and show the interior of Eager's Restaurant. The photograph on the sidewalk was taken in front of the restaurant, and in the background is Spagnuolo's Store, Sutton's Hardware, and the intersection of West Grand River Avenue and Walnut Street. -
Michigan Condensed Milk Factory, Boilers, Destroyed Building, Howell, Michigan
These photographs are of men examining a destroyed building surrounded by boilers. It is believed to have been the aftermath of the Michigan Condensed Milk Factory explosion in Howell, Michigan. The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown. -
Livingston County Jail, Howell, Michigan
This is a photgraph of a postcard of the Livingston County Jail, Howell, Michigan.
The Jail was located on the public square property bordered by these streets: Grand River Avenue, Church Street, Court Street, and State Street.
The year of the photograph is unknown. -
Queen of the Fair, Livingston County Fair, Howell, Michigan
This photograph was included in David Finney's book, "Images of America: Howell", 2013, p. 104, and is titled "Queen of the Fair". It noted that the "Queen" was wearing a sash, and was observing the poultry exhibit at the Agricultural Fair. The fairgrounds were in the northeast section of the city of Howell. The young men were wearing "white dusters" which were common for anyone driving an automobile in the early 1900's.
The exact date and names of the persons are unknown. It is believed the photographs was from the 1910's.
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The First Presbyterian Church, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph by Fred Teeple, glass plate negative, of a photograph done by Cleave, of the First Presbyterian Church, Sibley Street, Howell Michigan. The date of this photograph is unknown. -
Aerial View of Howell, from Central High School, Howell, Michigan
This is an early Aerial View of Howell, from Central High School, Howell, Michigan, taken by Cleave, estimated to be 1874-1875 based on the construction of the National Hotel. -
Aerial View of Howell, Michigan
This is an early aerial view of Howell, Michigan, taken by Cleave, from Union School, believed to be looking south on Michigan Avenue (Division Street, East Street). -
Howell, Michigan, Early Photograph, Aerial
This photograph appeared in the August 28, 1963 issue of the Livingston County Press, and was originally published February 13, 1935. Thomas Cotter found a copy of this photograph in 1935 while going through the effects of his late mother, Mrs. Emma Watkins. Mrs. Watkins died in 1934, and lived for many years on Fowler Street. The photograph was said to have been made by photographer, W. E. Cleave and older persons in the community estimated it was made sometime between 1865 and 1870. The photograph was later taken by Ed Beach and Wilbur Johnson to L. Nelson to be enlarged.
The view is from the top of Union School and is looking north towards the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue (Division Street). The exact year is unknown.A full description of the buildings in this picture are included in the 1935 Article. The buildings include a hotel, bank, dry goods store, grocery, print shop, Masonic Hall, barber shop, and in the distance three buildings on what was then the Bowers farm.
W.E. Cleave photo (in library use only)
Tale of Progress Told by Picture February 1935 article (in library use only) -
Howell Street Fair, Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
This photograph was taken during one of Howell's Street Fairs. For a number of years, the fair was held in the center of Howell on Grand River Avenue. This photograph was taken in front of the Livingston County Courthouse.
The names of the persons and exact year is unknown but believed to be in the early 1900's. Below is an advertisement for the Great Howell Street Fair.
View Howell Street Fair 1900 (in library use only)
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