This is an early homecoming event in Howell, Michigan. Homecomings were held annually in small towns early in the 20th century. The homecoming activities often coincided with the fair. This picture is looking east on Grand River Avenue near the intersection of Michigan Avenue, (Division Street, East Street), and in the picture is a banner, "Welcome Home", and also onlookers, buggies, early cars, and the storefronts. Grand River Avenue is unpaved; this street was not paved until 1915. This is a link to an announcement about the 1910 Homecoming in Howell. Howell Homecoming 1910 (in library use only)
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Tannar & Holmes Feed Elevator, Fowlerville, Michigan
This is a photograph of the barns of Tannar & Holmes Feed Elevator, Fowlerville, Michigan. The sign says, "Definite Feeds for Definite Needs". The year is unknown.
Unknown Men using a Cross-Cut Saw, Livingston County, Michigan
This is a photograph of two unknown men using a cross-cut saw on a log believed to be in Livingston County, Michigan.
This is a photograph of a new water tower located in Livingston County Michigan. The date, exact location and names of the persons in the picture are unknown. It appears to be a wood water tower.
Michigan Condensed Milk Factory, Boilers, Destroyed Building, Howell, Michigan
These photographs are of men examining a destroyed building surrounded by boilers. It is believed to have been the aftermath of the Michigan Condensed Milk Factory explosion in Howell, Michigan. The names of the persons in the photographs are unknown.
Republican Luncheon, Eager's Restaurant, 114 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, U.S. Senator Charles E. Potter, Nazarene Camp Dedication, July 12, 1958
These photographs were taken upon the visit to Howell Michigan by U.S. Senator Charles E. Potter, July 12, 1958. He is greeted by Mayor Cliff Heller. Senator Potter is in Howell for the Dedication of the newly opened camp, Nazarene Haven, on North Burkhart Road, Howell, Michigan. These photographs were taken at the luncheon held at Eager's Restaurant for "Republican workers". Nazarene Haven Camp dedication (inlibraryuseonly) The photographs were taken during the luncheon and show the interior of Eager's Restaurant. The photograph on the sidewalk was taken in front of the restaurant, and in the background is Spagnuolo's Store, Sutton's Hardware, and the intersection of West Grand River Avenue and Walnut Street.
This is a photograph likely from the 1940's, taken of the city beach at Thompson Lake. In view are parked cars, docks including the well known "Big Dock", and bathers. It should be noted that this photograph was taken prior to the building of the Beachhouse at the park.
World War I Parade, Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
These are a series of photographs of the World War I Victory Parade, Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. Floats representing various townships in the county of Livingston were represented.
Streetscapes, West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1940's ~
These photographs were taken likely in the 1940's and is the streetscape of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. The cars are angle parked, and the view looks northeast with the storefronts on the north side of the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue in view, and the Livingston County Courthouse in the background.
Russell Smith Ford Sales & Service, 401 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
These photographs are of the Russell Smith Ford Sales & Service Dealership, 401 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan. They were also a "Hi-Speed" Gasoline Station. They are advertising "Out They Go" sales of used cars; two older Fordson Tractors are in the scene. The names of the people and exact date are unknown but thought to be ~1941.