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  • West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan,  Pre 1917

    This is a photograph of the south side of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  It pictures the businesses on the 100 block.  It is dated  Pre 1917.    In the distance, the intersection of Grand River Avenue with South Walnut Street is visible.

    The names of the persons in the photograph are unknown.
  • West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Pre 1917

    This is a photograph of the south side of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  It pictures the businesses on the 100 block.  It is dated  Pre 1917.    In the distance, the intersection of Grand River Avenue with South Walnut Street is visible.

    The names of the persons in the photograph are unknown.

    A horse and buggy are in the street. Porter Clothing Co. is the third building from the left.
  • Howell, Michigan, West Grand River Avenue, 1947

    This is a photograph of Downtown Howell Michigan, West Grand River Avenue, about 1947.   The picture shows storefronts for Spagnuolo's Soda Fountain and Confectionary, Richards' Electric,  Mrs. Eagers Restaurant, and Livingston Drug Store.
  • Howell Michigan, West Grand River Avenue, First Traffic Light

    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.
  • Downtown Howell, Michigan 1984

    Downtown Howell, Michigan 1984
    117 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
    South side of Grand River Avenue
    Pick-A-Pair Shoe Outlet
    Partial view of Garlands Mens Apparel 118 W. Grand River Avenue
    Vehicles.
  • Downtown Howell, Michigan 1984

    Downtown Howell, Michigan 1984
    116 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
    D&C Store - north east corner of the building.
    Located on the south west corner of Grand River Ave. and Michigan Ave., known locally as Main Four.
    Unknown pedestrians and store signs are visible.
  • Howell Michigan, Downtown Photo, 1984

    This photograph is labeled Downtown Howell, Michigan, Plaza, 1984.

    The exact location of this photograph is unknown.
  • Downtown Howell Michigan 1984

    This photo was included in a group of photos titled "Howell Downtown Photos" dated1984.
    Possibly in front of 204 W. Grand River Avenue - Cornerstone Mall
  • Downtown Howell, Michigan 1984

    Downtown Howell, Michigan -1984
    North side of Grand River Avenue, between Walnut St. and Center St.
    204 W. Grand River Avenue - Cornerstone Mall
    210 W. Grand River Avenue - Little Caesars Pizza
    212-222 W. Grand River Avenue - unknown
    Vehicles and pedestrians shown.
  • Unknown home, Howell, Michigan - 1984

    Unknown home, Howell, Michigan 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
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