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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. -
Representative Charles Chamberlain introducing Patricia Dowen, Howell Melon Queen, Washington D.C., 1960
This is a picture of Congressman Charles Chamberlain introducing Patricia Dowen, 1960 Howell Melon Queen, to Arthur Ellsworth Summerfield, the Postmaster General. An entourage representing Howell Melon Festival visited Washington D.C. in September, 1960 to promote Howell Melons.
View Livingston County Press September 7, 1960 Article (in library use only). -
Repaving of Sibley Street, Howell, Michigan, - 1975
Photographs of the intersection of South Court Street and East Sibley Street, looking east, Howell, Michigan. Repaving is in process, and the photograph is dated 1975. -
Reopening of Livingston County Court House, Howell, Michigan -June 10 -11, 1978
Reopening of Livingston County Court House, Howell, Michigan -June 10 -11, 1978
Was also dedicated as a restored State of Michigan historic landmark.
The historical marker reads:
County Courthouse
Albert E. French designed this two-and-a-half story brick and stone building. This edifice, completed in 1890, shows influence of Richardsonian architecture and has maintained many of its original Victorian furnishings. Peter and Marie Cowdry donated the land for the courthouse square with the provision that it revert to their heirs if no longer used for a courthouse. Local citizens presented the clock to the county as a gift. The people of Livingston County voted in 1976 to restore their courthouse which is an area landmark.
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Reo Truck, Howell, Livingston, Michigan, 1915
This image was included on the First National Bank Calendar, 9-1996.
The caption on the calendar reads, "The REO truck, pictured in 1915 on West Grand River (Avenue) in Howell was first truck in Livingston County. It featured hard tires, chain drive, acetylene lights."
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REO Speedwagon Truck turning onto Grand River Ave in Howell, Michigan - 1914
REO Speedwagon Truck turning onto Grand River Ave in Howell, Michigan - 1914
Store signs left to right: Beurmann & Co. Furniture and Crockery, McPherson's Shoes, Clothing, and Dry Goods.
unknown people
Possibly watching Wolverine Pavedway Paving, Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan - 1914 -
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Remembering Joe Harris
Diamond Dot Market Howell, Michigan (HCDL-bd-Remembering-Joe-Harris_m.mp4)
Names or Places mentioned in video:
Joe Harris, Diamond Dot Market, Livingston Drugs -
Remembering Duane Zemper 1919-2016
Many say his "feet" carried him out of a life of poverty and to our community which he called home. At Flint High School, he found hurdles were not fences and running meant winning. Lloyd W. Olds, track and field coach at Michigan Normal College recognized his potential and recruited him. With no money for college, his high school coach was his benefactor, giving Duane the thirty-five dollars needed for tuition to attend college. At Michigan Normal, Duane was the Huron's second All-American in cross country, one of only two men to ever win the State of Michigan AAU and Collegiate Championships in a single year.
Working every odd job imaginable to complete college, Duane Zemper graduated with a degree in physics, mathematics and chemistry, as a seven-time state champion and four time All-American in cross country and track and field.
Again his feet carried him forward. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served our nation as a Aerial Reconnaissance Officer. At the end of the war with great forethought, 1st Lieutenant Zemper preserved more than ten thousand war photographs, each one telling an amazing story.
Returning from the war, Duane settled in his wife's hometown of Howell and he adopted it as his own. Using the skills learned in the Army, he became a professional photographer and served this community for nearly fifty years. The historical photographs you see of Howell’s early years are here for our pleasure because Duane knew the importance of preserving the glass plate negatives and photographs that had been left behind by the previous owners when he purchased his studio overlooking the Court House.
He continued the preservation process of our history throughout his career. Duane donated his time to capture Howell High School sporting events, never missing a football game, home or away, in twenty-five years. He mentored and coached countless athletes and founded the Howell Athletic Boosters.
Named 1976 Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Howell declared June 9th "Duane L Zemper Day". As a Rotarian he was proud of his nearly 68 years of perfect attendance.
He co-founded the Howell Area Archives, in the Howell Carnegie District Library and was a major contributor and co-author of the treasured 1776 -1976 Howell Bicentennial History Book. The ''Duane Zemper Award" is given by the Howell library to those individuals who bring positive attention and extraordinary support to the library.
Even a man from humble beginnings can inspire a community. As an Athlete, Professor, Veteran, Photographer, Preservationist, Historian, Storyteller, Coach, Mentor, Booster, Rotarian, Teacher and Friend, he is woven into the fabric of our history and into the hearts of everyone who lives here. He spent most of his life collecting and passing on the stories of Howell and the people who have called it home. As he often said, “Everyone has a story, what’s yours?” (HCDL-bd-Duane-Zemper-1919-2016_m.mp4) -
Refrigeration Research, 525 North Fifth Street, Brighton, Michigan
These are photographs of Refrigeration Research Incorporated, 525 North Fifth Street, Brighton, Michigan. The photographs also included the notation, "Hartland - E.J. Duncan".
Refrigerator Research Inc., was founded in 1944 by Ed Bottum, who remained president until 1996, and active in the business until his death in 2001. The business manufactured parts for the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry. Refrigeration Research Inc., also is home to the Refrigeration Research Museum.
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