This is a photograph of the Fairgrounds, Howell, Michigan, when they were located northeast of what is now National Street and Catrell Street. The exact date of this photograph is unknown but likely from the 1910's. The photo looks southwest and the Livingston County Courthouse is in the distance.
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Fowlerville Fair Horse Racing in Fowlerville, Michigan
Fowlerville Fair Horse Racing in Fowlerville, Michigan unknown year
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925 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of the interior of 925 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. The Howell Recreation Center was there. R/UDAT held meetings and a reception during its visit to Howell; the names of the persons in the photograph are unknown. 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
View Livingston County Press June 13, 1984 (in library use only)
125 Holiday Lane, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of the interior of 125 Holiday Lane, Holiday Inn, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. R/UDAT held meetings and a reception during its visit to Howell; the names of the persons in the photograph are unknown. 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
Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Allen "Sam" Ross, Golden Anniversary, October 1966
These photographs were taken at the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Allen "Sam" Ross, October, 1967. They lived at 1751 Pinckney Road, Howell, Michigan. Dr "Sam" Ross practiced dentistry for nearly 60 years; he died in 1975, and his wife died in 1967.
"Doc" Louis "Pat" May Birthday Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1957
Doc May was a well known physician and melon grower in Howell, Michigan. He was one of the instrumental people behind the Howell Melon Festival.
Doc May tribute and death, Livingston County Press 2013-09-24 (In library use only)
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.
Livingston County Court House, Howell, Michigan, Celebration, 1915
This is a photograph of a rally/celebration held on the steps of the Livingston County Courthouse, Howell, Michigan, 1915. This photograph was also included in the "Howell Bicentennial History", 1979, page 256. Captioned, "A Politician Gives a Speech from the Back of the Courthouse". The exact date, name of celebration, and names of the persons are unknown.
Livingston County Courthouse , Courtroom, Judges, Officers, Swearing In Ceremony, Howell, Michigan
These photographs were taken at the Livingston County Courthouse, and it shows swearing in ceremonies in the Courtroom with court officers and judges present. The date, and names of those in the pictures are unknown.
Cleary College, Open House, Ribbon Cutting, 3744 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, September 21, 1980
This is a collection of photographs taken at the Open House and Ribbon Cutting at the new campus of Cleary College, 3744 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. The celebration took place on September 21, 1980, with special guests Cleary College President Gilbert E. Bursley, State Senator Kerry Kammer, and State Representative Fred Dillingham. Other local dignitaries were also present, including in pictures, 0003, and 0009 Mayor James Young. State Representative Fred Dillingham has been identified in picture 0032 and other pictures that portry the Ribbon Cutting. In the Ribbon Cutting ceremony picture, Heather Ringe, age 7, was the ribbon cutter, and she is pictured with her mother, Sandra Ringe, State Senator Ed Pierce, State Representative Fred Dillingham, and Cleary College President Gilbert E. Bursley. The names of the others in the photographs are unknown.
View Livingston County Press September 10, 1980 Article (in library use only).