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- Workers with what appear to be mules and horses standing outside of buildings at Oakview. The D.M. Ferry Company, later known as the Ferry-Morse Seed Company, expanded operations from Detroit to Avon Township in 1902. Oakview Farm comprised the area between South Rochester Road, East Hamlin Road, John R Road, and East Auburn Road. In 1912, the company increased the size of the farm northward, so that it reached to East Avon Road. Oakview was the site of the company’s trial grounds and stock seed breeding operations until 1944. (P-8) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Interior of a greenhouse depicting three men working with seed trays.
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Group photograph of volunteers at a barn raising at the Ed Barns Farm. The farm was located on the south side of Silverbell Road just east of Brewster Road.
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- This farmhouse at 405 West Hamlin Road was built in 1888 by John Smith on 80 acres across from Hamlin School. It was inherited by John Geil in the 1940's and was demolished in 1978. (P-180) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Workers in the field with mule drawn farm equipment.
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Portrait of a young Lucius Lyon Frank (1843-1939) including picture frame. Lucius was the son of Colonel John Chadsey Frank, Sr. and Arabella Chipman Frank. He lived in Avon Township and served in the 22nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry. He married Adaline Sarah Kent in 1867. (P-309) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Photograph of a group of students in front of the Brush School. (BL-5) Bob Lytle Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Large, L-shaped horse barn with horses, mules, and men lined up outside.
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Arthur "Bruce" Chapman (1887-1969) and wife, Mary Hooley Chapman (1883-1962). Bruce was one of the seven soldiers from the Village of Stoney Creek who served in World War I. He was the son of Evander Chapman and Rose Longstaff Chapman. (P-380) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Lodge office building and entrance to the Detroit Silver Fox Farm located at the northeast corner of Walton Boulevard and Adams Road. The company was also known as Pontiac Strain Fur and operated at this location from 1923-1927. (P-340) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library