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  • Howell Bowling Alley Fire on October 21, 1947

    Fire Chief Karl Welcker and Theodore Briggs climbing a ladder during a fire in the Howell Bowling Alley. The fire caused extensive damage to the top floor of the building. A crowd has gathered to observe.
  • Howell Bowling Alley Fire, Howell, Michigan, October 1947

    These photographs were taken of the October 21st, 1947 fire at the Howell Bowling Alleys, Howell, Michigan.  The names of the persons in the pictures are unknown.

    The owner of the "Howell Bowling Alleys" was Charles Domine.  Several months later, construction was started on a new bowling alley on East Grand River Avenue near Fair Street.  The building was the property of Fred Cronenwett, and was adjacent to the Ude Sweet Shoppe at 213 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.

    The Livingston County Press & Argus/image/454007351/?terms=%22bowling%20alley%22fire&match=1  (in library use only).
  • Howell Carnegie District Library Board, Howell, Michigan - 1995

    Howell Carnegie District Library Board - 1995
    Left to right back row: Marilyn Emerson, Fred Woodhams, Robert Watson, Mary Ann Reneaud
    Left to right front row: Joy Scofield, John Fellows, Audrey Murray
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  • Howell Carnegie District Library Bookworm, Mr. McLong, in Melonfest Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1990

    Howell Carnegie District Library Bookworm, Mr. McLong, in Melonfest Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1990.  Kids participating in summer reading were able to be a part of Mr. McLong marching in Melonfest parade. Looking east on Grand River Avenue in front of Livingston County Courthouse, Michigan.
  • Correspondence between citizens of Howell, Michigan and Andrew Carnegie regarding the creation of Howell Carnegie District Library.
  • Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan - 1984

    These photographs were 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
  • Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell, Michigan, New Building Dedication, April 14, 1991

    This group of photographs were taken during the dedication ceremony and reception for the new addition at the Howell Carnegie District Library, on April 14th, 1991.

    Presiding over the ceremonies were Board Chairman George Landon and Library Director, Kathleen Zaenger.

    View the April 10, 1991 Livingston County Press  (in library use only).
  • Howell Carnegie Library Renovations, Howell, Michigan, 1990

    The photographs in this collection were taken by Bob Watson during the Howell Carnegie Library's Renovations in 1990.

    The names of the people in the photographs are unknown.
  • Howell Carnegie Library, 314 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan

    This is a photograph of the Howell Carnegie Library, 314 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  The date is unknown.
  • Howell Carnegie Library, 314 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan

    This is a view from the First Presbyterian Church of the Howell Carnegie Library, 314 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.   The exact year is unknown.
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