R. Bruce McPherson was a well known Howell businessman, the president of McPherson Bank, and an insurance broker. He had the McPherson Mansion on Michigan Avenue built in 1915. McPherson was the son of William McPherson Jr. and Jennie M. Ranney.
Robert E. Parker was born in Howell, Michigan. He is a graduate of Howell High School and practiced law in Howell, Michigan since 1973.
Mr. Parker served on the City of Howell Planning Commission, Howell City Council, and as City of Howell Mayor. For many years, the Parker family resided in their home at 915 North Michigan Avenue (McPherson Mansion) while he was practicing law in Howell. The Parker Ancestors migrated from Scotland and settled in Howell with the McPherson and Riddle families.
Robert Hotel - SE corner of E. Grand River and Court Street - year unknown.
Across the street from the courthouse.
NOTE: These is a photo taken of a photo, not from original negative)
This is a portrait of Robert L. Willett, President and Chief Executive Officer of First National Bank of Howell, Michigan. Mr. Willett was the campaign drive chairman of the Howell Area Community Chest in 1973.
This is an aerial view of the Menzie Farm Equipment that was owned by Robert M. Menzies. They sold farm implements and hardware. It was built on East Grand River Avenue and the northeast corner of Golf Club Road. It was later International Harvester, then Michigan Bell.
The year of the photograph is unknown. Grand River Avenue is in the foreground. Cars traveling are noted and Golf Club Road running north is also visible.
