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Michigan Bell Telephone and Detroit Edison Buildings, Howell, Michigan
This photograph was attributed to Ed Beach with photo copyright Bentley Historical Library, 1932, and it shows the Michigan Bell Building, 310 East Grand River Avenue, and the Detroit Edison Building at 316 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. To the far left is a portion of the Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 304 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. -
Winter Scene, Utility Work, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of a horse and sleigh traveling along the street with a load of wood. In the foreground, men are working on the electrical lines/poles. The exact location and date of this photograph are unknown, but possibly in the city of Howell, Michigan.
The persons in the photograph are unknown. -
McPherson Oil Company, Mobilgas, Brighton, Michigan, 1954
This is one of McPherson Oil Company gasoline stations, located in Brighton, at U.S. 23 and U.S. 16, February 1954.
McPherson Oil Company, 224 West Sibley Street, Howell, Michigan was a wholesale distributor of gasoline and oil. -
Rialto Theater, Brighton, Livingston, Michigan
This is a photograph taken in Brighton, Michigan, on West Main Street. It depicts an unknown parade, and in the background is the Former Opera House, the Rialto Theatre.
The Rialto Theatre, 307 West Main Steeet, Brighton, Michigan, was originally built in 1918 to show silent movies. Silent movies were often accompanied by piano music provided by a local artist.
The Rialto Theatre was a multi-use theater between 1918 and 1937 hosting movies, meetings, music, commencements, lectures and conventions. In 1937, there was extensive remodeling of the Rialto converting it into a bowling alley. After World War II, the Bowling Alley was demolished to make way for a parking lot.
Parade participants: unknown. -
Rialto Theater, Brighton, Livingston, Michigan
This is a photograph taken in Brighton, Michigan, on West Main Street. It depicts an unknown parade, and in the background is the Former Opera House, the Rialto Theatre.
The Rialto Theatre, 307 West Main Steeet, Brighton, Michigan, was originally built in 1918 to show silent movies. Silent movies were often accompanied by piano music provided by a local artist.
The Rialto Theatre was a multi-use theater between 1918 and 1937 hosting movies, meetings, music, commencements, lectures and conventions. In 1937, there was extensive remodeling of the Rialto converting it into a bowling alley. After World War II, the Bowling Alley was demolished to make way for a parking lot.
Participants in Parade: unknown. -
Temple Theater, Howell, Michigan
This photograph, dated 1926, is of the Temple Theater, and shows the interior of the movie venue. It was located next to the National Hotel, on the south side East Grand River Avenue.
The Temple Theater opened in 1910. The Livingston Republican reported in 1911 that the Temple Theater had "enlarged the audience room and made other improvements".
The Temple Theater was purchased in 1913 by A. J. Moller of Detroit, and by Vernon Locey in 1921. It remained open until the Howell Theater opened in December 1928.
Read The Livingston County Press August 8, 1990 Article (In Library Use Only) -
Howell Theater, Howell, Michigan
This photograph is of the projectionist at the Howell Theater. The theater is located at 315 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The Howell Theater was opened on 12/11/1928, and at that time was owned by the Schulte Amusement Company. Currently, under the name of The Howell Historic Theater, it remains open.
Unknown person (s).
Date of photo: unknown. -
Howell Theater, Howell, Michigan - 1954
This photograph is of the exterior of the Howell Theater - 1954. It shows the Entrance corridor. The theater is located at 315 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The Howell Theater was opened on 12/11/1928, and at that time was owned by the Schulte Amusement Company. Currently, under the name of The Howell Historic Theater, it remains open.
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Howell Theater, Howell, Michigan - 1954
This photograph is of the exterior of the Howell Theater - 1954. The theater is located at 315 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The Howell Theater was opened on 12/11/1928, and at that time was owned by the Schulte Amusement Company. Currently, under the name of The Howell Historic Theater, it remains open.
In the photograph is the reflection from the north side of East Grand River Avenue in which one can see the Griffin Building on the left, and the Detroit Edison building on the right. -
Howell Theater, Howell, Michigan - 1954
This photograph is of the exterior of the Howell Theater - 1954. The theater is located at 315 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The Howell Theater was opened on 12/11/1928, and at that time was owned by the Schulte Amusement Company. Currently, under the name of The Howell Historic Theater, it remains open.
Unknown person (s).
In window reflection on the north side of East Grand River Avenue is the Michigan Bell Building.
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