Digital Archive of the Howell Carnegie Library Archives

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  • HCDL-ngp-S004-01-0005_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the north side of the 100 block of West  Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.

    In view are the businesses from 110 to 114 West Grand River Avenu, inclduing ,Eagers Restaurant, Livington Drugs, Charles Itsell Men and Boys Wear.   On the street is parked an old Ford Falcon.
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0189_u.jpg

    110 N. Barnard St., Howell, Michigan viewed from the southeast corner of Grand River Ave and Barnard St intersection, looking north. 322 E. Grand River Avenue is partially visible, along with street signs and vehicles.

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0112_u.jpg

    This photograph is of 110 North Michigan 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
  • HCDL-ngp-S003-01-0001_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the interior of Jack Shinn Barber Shop, or the Grand River Barber Shop, located at the northwest corner of State Street & Grand River Avenue, 112 1/2 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan,  1957.

    The names of the persons in the picture are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-S004-02-0037_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of the 100 block of East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.   The view, looking north, includes the intersection of State Street and Grand River Avenue.  To the left at 110 East Grand River Avenue is the American Title Company, and 112 is just east of it.  That building now, (2022) is home to the Dairy Queen.

    The date of the photograph is unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-P005-01-0003_u.jpg

    112 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan 1936
    Livingston Drugs
    Signage: Rexall Drugs
    Soda, Sealtest Products

    Dinners, Steaks, Chops in the window next door
  • HCDL-ngp-H006-06-0075_u.jpg

    This is a photograph of a house in Howell, Michigan at 116 North Barnard Street.

    The date is unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0071_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the southside of the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view are the storefronts of The Team Room, Garland's Mens' Apparel and Sutton's Hardware.

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0087_u.jpg

    This photograph is of the eastside of the 100 block of North Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan, and was taken as part of documentation for the R/UDAT Study, 1984.  In view is the Howell City Police Station (111), Howell City Hall, (113), Sunshine Ceramics (115) and The Spinning Wheel Restaurant, (117), and in the distance the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Grand River Avenue.  The photograph is taken from West Clinton Street.

    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
  • HCDL-ngp-D004-01-0182_u.jpg

    118 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan
    Close up of Spagnuolo's (known locally as Spag's) display window. Owned by Frank and George Spagnuolo. Home of the Howell Melon Ice Cream.
    Signage: Homemade Candies

    This photograph 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.
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