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World War I Draftees Parade, Howell, Livingston, Michigan 1917
This is a photograph of the World War I Draft Parade, Howell, Michigan. The view is of Grand River Avenue.
Participants: unknown.The Draft Board of Livingston County called to Howell and sent away to the service about 460 men (“Honor Roll of Livingston County 1917-1918”) during World War I. Most of these men were sent to Camp Custer in Battle Creek. The first quota of approximately forty men was sent to Camp Custer mid September 1917. On the home front in Livingston County, each group of draftees had a send off parade in Howell, Livingston, Michigan.
The Livingston Republican provided the details of these parades which were similar in participants, attendees, and onlookers. The first parade took place on September 27, 1917. The parades usually had three bands, the Howell City Band, Ayre’s Martial Band, and the Conway Cornet Band, a contingent of G.A.R. veterans, pupils from Howell city schools, local businessmen, automobiles, and members of the Knights Templar post. In 1918, the Red Cross Ladies joined the parade. The purpose of the parades was to show support for the draftees and the U.S. effort in the war.
The World War I Draft Parade usually formed in North Division Street, marched north to Higgins Street, east to Court Street, south to Grand River Avenue, west to Chestnut St., then countermarched on Grand River Avenue to Division Street, turning south to Brooks Street, east to Fleming Street, then south to the Pere Marquette station. There appears to have been at least five parades, as documented in newspapers.com. The Parades took place in the morning as the Draftees needed to arrive for a 8:57AM departure from the station for Lansing and Fort Custer in Battle Creek.
The Photographs featured are labeled World War I Draft Parade.
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World War I, Victory Parade, Howell, Michigan, 1917
This is a photograph of the World War 1 Victory Parade, Howell, Michigan, 1917. The view is of the 200 block of West Grand River Avenue, with a marching band, cars, and the hardware store located at 201 West Grand River Avenue. -
World War I, Victory Parade, Howell, Michigan, 1917
This is a photograph of the World War I Victory Parade, Howell, Michigan, 1917. The view is looking northeast from the 100 block of West Grand River Avenue; the Livingston County Courthouse peak is in the background. -
WW1 Victory Parade - 1917
WW1 Victory Parade - 1917
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WWI Victory Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1917
WWI Victory Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1917
Signs read: 121 A. Garland 121, Chas. H. Sutton Hdwe. in the opera house building. -
VJ Day Parade, Howell, Michigan - August 14, 1947
VJ Day Parade, Howell, Michigan - August 14, 1947
View Livingston County Press August 6, 1947 Article (In Library Use Only) -
Parade in Brighton, Michigan - 1940's
Parade in Brighton, Michigan - 1940's
Passes in front of A.C. Stewart & Co. Feed Store. This later became Barry's Mill Pond Pub.
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Brighton Homecoming Parade, Brighton, Livingston, Michigan - August 25-26, 1909
This image is of the Brighton Homecoming Parade, August 25- 26, 1909. In the background, is the Town Hall, Brighton, Michigan.
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100th Anniversary of Agriculture in Livingston County Parade, Howell, Michigan - July 4,1930
100th Anniversary of Agriculture in Livingston County Parade, Howell, Michigan - July 4,1930
Read Livingston County Republican Press articles. -
The Tailors of Howell Float for Howell, Michigan 1876 Centennial Parade
The Tailors of Howell Float parked on State Street in Howell, Michigan. The float was for the 1876 Centennial parade. The view is looking northeast on State Street with the First Baptist church in the background. The building on the left is the present day Dairy Queen. View present day location.
The float sign reads: The Goose Hangs High Garland and Hornung. The Tailors of Howell.
This image was also included on a 1st National Bank Calendar.
State Street is also known as "Peanut Row". Which came about after businessman Frank Bushes placed a newspaper advertisement touting his new peanut roaster. Peaple who purchased his peanuts threw the shells in the street, and the nickname stuck.
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