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  • Howell Masons No. 38, F. A. & M., Ball, Howell, Michigan

    This photograph was taken at the Howell Mason's Ball, No. 38, F. A. & M., Howell, Michigan.

    The persons in the photograph are Mrs. Stella Lovas, Mrs. Laura O'Leary, and unknown.  Mrs. Lovas and Mrs. O'Leary are members of the Order of the Eastern Stars.

    The date of the ball is unknown.

    Livingston County Daily Press & Argus/image/453408789/?terms=%22Mrs.%20Lovas%22&match=1 (in library use only)
  • Howell Melon Cookbook , Howell, Michigan - 1979

    Howell Melon Cookbook , Howell, Michigan - 1979 compiled by the Howell Jaycee Auxiliary

    Compiled, edited, and typed by:

    Diane Blazon, Mary Lou Boutell, Pam Cunningham, Susan Jonckheere, Nancy Klynstra, Linda Koch, Isabel Light, Jill Moon, Lina Scott, Gretchen Shipley, Elaine Simo, Carol Thompson

    Names mentioned:

    Citizens Insurance Company, Lillian Craig Johns, August Schmitt, Hicksville farm, Willard Wiltse, Stanley Knight, Howard Dankers, Cliff Heller, Dr. May, Gerald Harmon, Stanley Dickson, Gene Burroughs, Les Merritt, Howard Gentry, Family Restaurant, Joe Harris, June Wroten, Toni Barger, Alice Neikirk, Barbara Jonckheere, Robert Frost
  • Howell Melon Queen and Court, Howell, Michigan - Jean Quackenbush-1971

    Howell Melon Queen and Court, Howell, Michigan - Jean Quackenbush-1971
  • Howell Michigan Chamber of Commerce 50th Anniversary - Joanne Swann's Fantasy Land Christmas Village on Courthouse Lawn,1999

    These photographs celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Howell Chamber of Commerce in 1999.   They feature pictures of Joe Anne Swann's  Fantasy Land Village  and include newspaper articles about it. For over 20 years, until 1985, this village hosted visitors to Santa's Igloo each December.

    Starting in 1959, Howell businesswoman, Joe Ann Swann, owner of Joe Anne's Sportswear (108 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan), created a Fantasy Land for Christmas on Livingston County Courthouse lawn.  Nearly every year, the display, sponsored by the Howell Chamber of Commerce, featured Santa's Igloo, and other fairy tale figures created by Mrs. Swann.

    Santa's Igloo hosted visitors to see Santa, and the display later featured a Candy Castle, the Three Little Pigs, and an Elves Workshop.  
  • Howell Michigan Chamber of Commerce Sign, Howell, Michigan, 1969

    This photograph was labeled, "Sidewalk Sales Ethel Phillips - 1969" but is actually a photograph of the sign on I-96 between Howell, Michigan and Brighton, Michigan.  The sign was advertising for Howell Michigan sponsored by the Howell Chamber of Commerce, 1969.
  • Howell Michigan Downtown Photo, Zemper Studio, 1984

    This is a photograph of the storefront of Zemper Studio, 214 South Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1984.
  • Howell Michigan Panorama

    This is an early panoramic view of the north side East Grand River Avenue and State Street, Howell, Michigan.

    The streets are unpaved.  The Livingston County Courthouse is on the right, on the northeast corner of the intersection.

    The date of the photograph is unknown.
  • Howell Michigan,  Downtown Photo, 1984

    This is a photograph of the intersection of Sibley Street and South Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan, 1984.  The Alpha 1 Shirt Factory, 202 South Michigan Avenue,  is on the southwest corner.
  • Howell Michigan, Aerial Photo - From Presbyterian Church - 1914

    This is an aerial photograph, taken from the Presbyterian Church, Howell Michigan, 1914.
  • Howell Michigan, Aerial Photo, 1974-0410

    This is an aerial photograph of Howell Michigan, dated April`10, 1974.    This photograph is a wide view of the City of Howell looking north with Thompson Lake in the background.
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