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101 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
Rear view of building located at the southwest corner of the Grand River Ave and Michigan Ave intersection, and the parking lot behind the store. The photograph, taken from Sibley St., includes buildings along Michigan Avenue, north and south of Grand River Avenue, with vehicles and signs. Sign on the building: 5-10 D&C 5-10 In 1984 the building housed the D&C Store, also known as the 'dime store' or 'five and dime'. The parking lot shows several 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.
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101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
This photograph is of 101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, the D & C Store. Next to the D & C is the Family Restaurant. The view is looking southwest from the intersection of West Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue. Traffic and the traffic light are visible. The date of this photograph is unknonw. -
101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of the parking lot behind 101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. In view, from West Sibley Street, is the back of the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue, looking north, with the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Grand River Avenue on the right. The D & C Store was located at 101 West Grand River; it had a public entrance in the front, and one off Michigan Avenue.
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.
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101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1936
This photograph shows the construction at 101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1936.
The building was on the southwest corner of Grand River Avenue and South Michigan Avenue. It was the address of H. G Strobel, Grocery, and later was the local D & C store.
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101-111 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI
101-111 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
Year unknown, possibly 1910.
View of the south west corner at the intersection of Grand River Ave. and Michigan Ave, known locally as the Main Four.
101-111 W. Grand River Ave
Signage:
"This entire double front block to be reconstructed as the new home of Lines 5c to $5.00 Stores."
"Closing out sale"
Per The Howell Bicentennial History, page 234, "Closing of the Strobel Grocery to start the building of the new Line 10c store."
Later home of D&C General Store, Mr. B's Restaurant, and Diamonds Steak and Seafood.
First National Bank building
Other buildings, traffic lights.
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101-111 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1936
101-111 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
View of the south west block at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue, known locally as the Main Four.
101 W. Grand River Avenue - Line 5c-$5.00 Store. Next to it was the First National Bank.
Later other business occupied 101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan including Mr. B's, Rustic Tavern, then Diamonds.
Original note states "New home of Line Dime store" -
104 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of 104 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. Leist Sports, Inc. was located at that address.
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.
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104 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Baldwin's Hardware
This is a photograph of the north side of the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
Baldwin's Hardware was located at 104-106 West Grand River Avenue.
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106 - 116 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of the northside 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 is 106 - 116 West Grand River Avenue . Signage, vehicles, and pedestrians in view.
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 -
106 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the northside of the 100 block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. The photograph shows the storefront Curtis Men's Wear.
Curtis Men's Wear was owned by Cecil and Mrs. Nina Curtis of Howell, Michigan, in the 1960's.
The date of this photograph is unknown.
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