Digital Archive of the Howell Carnegie Library Archives

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  • The Juniors' Float

    Howell High School, Homecoming, Howell, Michigan, October 19, 1979
  • HCDL-P002-1983-Melonfest-HHSBand_u.jpg

    Howell High School, Howell, Michigan Pom-pom Squad Leads Band in Melonfest Parade - 1983. Viewing east on Grand River. Can see the United Way sign on the left.
  • HCDL-ngp-S002-31-0016_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the Howell High School Jackie Band in a World War I parade, Howell, Michigan.

    This all-boy band was popular during the 1920's and performed in local concerts, in parades, at athletic events and conclaves of the Howell Commandery No. 28.

    The exact date, location or names of the band members are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-01-0002_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the first traffic light in downtown, Howell, Michigan.   The view is of the traffic signal and West Grand River  Avenue.  The location of the traffic light was  Grand River Avenue and  Michigan Avenue (previously known as East Street - 1895- and Division Street, 1915).  Today, it is known as the Main Four.

    The exact date of the installation of the traffic light is unknown.  There is a mix of old cars and horses and buggies in this photograph.  It appears that there is a band marching in the street.  The Presbyterian Church peaks are visible in the far background.
  • HCDL-ngp-P009-01-0003_u.jpg

    This series of photographs were taken on October 22, 1936 at the Ceremony for the Laying of the Cornerstone for the new Post Office in Howell, Michigan.  It was located at 123 South Walnut Street.

    The Howell Post Office was the first Federal building in Livingston County.  The local committee, consisting of Postmaster Alfred H. Pfau, W.W. Blackney, Congressman of the 6th District of Flint, and Charles P. Adams, Mayor of Howell, had requested the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Michigan to lay the cornerstone according to the ritual of the Order.  The Howell Commandery #28, Knights Templar, paraded from the Howell Lodge to the scene of the ceremony.    The line of march proceeded east on Sibley to Court, north on Court to Grand River Avenue, west on Grand River to Walnut and south on Walnut to the Post Office site.

    A half-day holiday was declared by Mayor Adams for the city of Howell.   The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-C001-01-0005_u.jpg

    Howell Township, Livingston, Michigan July 4, 1930 Parade float.

    The parade was celebrating 100th anniversary of Livingston County, Michigan.
  • HCDL-ngp-S002-31-0036_u.jpg

    Howell, Michigan City Band and the 30 Fireman with their Champion Chemical Engine waiting for 4th of July parade to start. They are on the corner of Main Street (present day State Street) and Grand River looking north. The engine was purchased in January 1874.
  • HCDL-ngp-B001-01-016_u.jpg

    Knights Templar Band on Sibley St. just east of Walnut St. looking west in Howell, Michigan. View present day location. The band is walking on the side of the street in the weeds. Sibley St. is all muddy and filled with ruts. The leader of the band is on horseback.
  • HCDL-ngp-P002-02-0020_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of a band member followed by a Baseball Team marching in a parade in Howell, Michigan.  They are traveling west on Grand River Avenue, and in the background are cars, W. D. Adams Department Store, Standard Gasoline Station, and the Howell Theater.

    The name of the parade, names of the persons and date of the photograph are unknown.
  • HCDL-gn-001_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of a parade in Howell, Michigan, pre-1914.  The view is East Grand River Avenue across from the Livingston County Courthouse and is looking northwest with the intersection of Grand River Avenue and State Street in the background.   The exact date and persons in the picture are unknown.

    HCDL-gn-001_u
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