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  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0086_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the westside of the 100 block of North State Street, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is that divides the block.  This block was also known as Peanut Row. 

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0084_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the westside of the 100 block of North State Stree, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view an alleyway and the businessfronts for 110 North State Street, Dependable Answering Servie.. 

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0101_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the 100 block of North Walnut Street,  Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is the back of the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue, looking south from North Walnut Street.  This photograph was taken during the Walking Tour portion of the R/UDAT visit.  In this photo, the person in the center is Duane Zemper; the names of the other persons 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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0175_u.jpg

    100 block of S. Court St., Howell, Michigan, 1984 Photo looking north to the intersection of Court Street and Grand River Avenue. Vehicles 

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0141_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the west side of State Street, just north of East Grand River Avenue,  Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In this view are a number of business on the 100 block of State Street. 

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0194_u.jpg

    100 block of W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
    View is of the rear of the buildings, from West Sibley Street.
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0195_u.jpg

    100 block of W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
    View is of the rear of the buildings, from West Sibley Street.
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0034_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the southside of the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view taken from the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue are cars, The Family Restaurant, Schafer's House of Music, Garland's Mens Apparel, Suttton's Hardware, Shippy's Paint, and the First Presbyterian Church. 

    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
  • HCDL-gn-Teeple-N039_u.jpg

    This is a photograph taken of the storefronts on the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  The street is snow covered and a horse and sleigh are in the foreground.  The businesses on the block include Homer N. Beach Dry Goods and William McPherson & Sons Dry Goods. 

    Homer N. Beach is "Going out of Business"; he died in July 1926.  The date of this photograph and the name of the person in the photograph are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0181_u.jpg

    100 block W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 1984 Photo of the south side of Grand River Avenue between Michigan Avenue and Walnut Street. Two unknown boys and their bikes are pictured. Signage: Welcome R-UDAT TEAM banner Schafer's House of Music: Everything in Music Garlands clothing store Sutton's Hardware Flags Street and highway signs Vehicles and pedestrians 

    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
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