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  • Rev R N Raycroft, Pastor of Howell Church of the Nazarene, Howell, Michigan  - 1968<br /><br />

    This is a picture of The Rev. Ray Newman Raycroft who was the pastor of the church from 1963-1969
  • Restored Statue for Fountain at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan October 28, 1970

    Restored Statue for Fountain at Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan October 28, 1970

    The statue and fountain was given by the Women's Club about 1906 to the library. Vandals broke the fountain and the fountain and statue laid in the basement of library for years until Sheriff Charles Hards, Mike Hagman and Undersheriff Russell McCarthy hauled them out and repaired them.

    From Left to Right: Sheriff Charles Hards, Mike Hagman and Undersheriff Russell McCarthy looking the results of their labors.
  • 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.


    Read June 14, 1978 The Livingston County Press Article about courthouse re-opening.
  • 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."

    Names of people in Photo: unknown
  • 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
  • Renzo Blevins, US Army, WWII
  • 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
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