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Howell Bowling Alley Fire, Howell, Michigan, October 1947
These photographs were taken of the October 21st, 1947 fire at the Howell Bowling Alleys, Howell, Michigan. The names of the persons in the pictures are unknown.
The owner of the "Howell Bowling Alleys" was Charles Domine. Several months later, construction was started on a new bowling alley on East Grand River Avenue near Fair Street. The building was the property of Fred Cronenwett, and was adjacent to the Ude Sweet Shoppe at 213 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The Livingston County Press & Argus/image/454007351/?terms=%22bowling%20alley%22fire&match=1 (in library use only). -
Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
These photographs were taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.
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 -
Howell Carnegie Library, 314 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1947
Duane Zemper, photographer, shot this night view of the Howell Carnegie Library, Howell, Michigan in 1947. -
Howell Chamber of Commerce Building, Howell, Michigan, 1949
Photographs of the Howell Chamber of Commerce Building, 303 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. It was next to Presbyterian Church, and in the photo local business men are painting the building, 1949.
The persons in the photographs are unknown. -
Howell Chamber of Commerce, Howell Michigan, 50th Anniversary Celebration, 1999, Photos Pulled for Event; Joan Carol's Clothing
In 1999, Howell Chamber of Commerce, Howell, Michigan, celebrated its 50th Anniversary and used a number of photographs to mark the event.
In this 1971 photograph, Chamber members Cherie Withey, on the left, and Sue Gallup, of Joan Carol's Clothing store, 109 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, advertise for "Sidewalk Days". -
Howell Chamber of Commerce, Howell, Michigan, 50th Anniversary Photos (1999); Sidewalk Daze, 1950's
In 1999, Howell Chamber of Commerce, Howell, Michigan, celebrated its 50th Anniversary and used a number of photographs to mark the event.
In this photograph from the late 1950's, Sidewalk Dazes is happening. Howard Pyles is roped by Joe Harris in front of Sutton's Hardware, 121 - 123 West Grand River Avenue. Howard Pyles and Arnold Heino owned Sutton's Hardware, and it was later owned by the Shaw's. Joe Harris was the owner of Diamond Dot Market on M-59 in Howell. -
Howell Foundry and Machine Shop, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the Howell Foundry and Machine Shop, 300 block of Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. (314 West Grand River Avenue, west of Center Street).
The foundry was opened in 1865 by John Galloway and George L. Clark, and they manufactured box, cook, and parlor stoves, plows and all types of agricultural castings.
The foundry later burned down (~1900), and the property became the site of the Howell Carnegie District Library.
The date of this photograph is unknown.
View Livingston Republican May 14, 1891 Article (In Library Use Only) -
Howell Gear Company Incorporated, West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Aerial View
This is an aerial view of the Howell Gear Company Inc., plant on West Grand River Avenue. Howell Gear was a divsion of the Teledyne Packard Bell. In this south looking view is the Livingston County Airport, the factory, M-59, a farm, and possibly the Pere Marquette Railroad Tracks, in the background. The picture was labeled 1964 but according to an article in the Livingston County Press dated May 1965, the plant was proposed to be built.
The Livingston Daily Press & Argus/image/453417267/?terms=%22Howell%20Gear%22%20-baseball&match=1 (in library use only). -
Howell High School Play, Howell, Michigan
This is a photograph of the Howell High School Play held at the Howell Opera House, 121 - 123 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.
The date of this event and the names of the persons in the photograph are unknown. -
Howell Michigan Panorama
This is an early panoramic view of the north side East Grand River Avenue and State Street, Howell, Michigan.
The streets are unpaved. The Livingston County Courthouse is on the right, on the northeast corner of the intersection.
The date of the photograph is unknown.
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