819 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
819 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan This photograph is of the southside of the 800 and 900 blocks of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. In view is the intersection of Tompkins Street and West Grand River Avenue. 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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West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1900s
West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan View of the south west block at the intersection of Grand River Ave. and Michigan Ave, known locally as the Main Four. 101-123 W. Grand River Avenue Writing on photo states: "South side Main St Looking West. E. K. Johnson - Pub. Howell, Mich" Store signs left to right: Porter Clothing Co., Cigar Factory, Model Bakery Unknown pedestrians.
101-111 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI
101-111 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan Year unknown, possibly 1910. View of the south west corner at the intersection of Grand River Ave. and Michigan Ave, known locally as the Main Four. 101-111 W. Grand River Ave Signage: "This entire double front block to be reconstructed as the new home of Lines 5c to $5.00 Stores." "Closing out sale" Per The Howell Bicentennial History, page 234, "Closing of the Strobel Grocery to start the building of the new Line 10c store." Later home of D&C General Store, Mr. B's Restaurant, and Diamonds Steak and Seafood. First National Bank building Other buildings, traffic lights.
101-111 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1936
101-111 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan View of the south west block at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue, known locally as the Main Four. 101 W. Grand River Avenue - Line 5c-$5.00 Store. Next to it was the First National Bank. Later other business occupied 101 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan including Mr. B's, Rustic Tavern, then Diamonds. Original note states "New home of Line Dime store"
West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan View of the south west block at the intersection of Grand River Ave. and Michigan Ave, known locally as the Main Four. 101-123 W. Grand River Avenue D&C General Store, pedestrians, vehicles pictured. Appears to be be later than 1930.
Paving W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI
502 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
502 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI Northwest corner of W. Grand River Avenue and West St. intersection. 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
422 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of 422 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984. The photograph is of the Shell Service Station. 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
402 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of the 400 block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was 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
903 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984
This photograph is of 903 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, showing the intersection of Grand River Avenue and South Tompkins. It was 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