Search Constraints
« Previous |
971 - 980 of 1,929
|
Next »
Search Results
- Description:
- The town hall was originally built as a single-story wooden structure in 1880. It was remodeled and a second story was added in 1933 and an addition was added in 1962. The township offices were located here until 1980 and the building become home to the Paint Creek Center for the Arts. (P-135) [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:
- Crowds gathered along Newberry Hill. At the top of the hill on the right are platforms, on the left people in trees, and in the center an air-born skier. The ski jump was located on land at the northwest corner of Bloomer Road and John R Road. The original ski jump was built in 1926 by Henry Hall and was destroyed by a storm in 1934. (P-15) [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:
- East side of Main Street north of Second Street. Building shown is 222 Main (Smity's Grill). Rochester Hills Public Library
- 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:
- The large brick building on the left with the balcony was built by merchant John V. Lambertson in 1868. Businesses in this building included G.C. Dennis Drugs & Stationery and E.J. Lambertson, who took over the business from his father. The next building on the right is another two-story brick building with a decorative cornice, built by businessman Louis Eugene Palmer in 1883. It housed H.H. Stalker, a shoe merchant and a barbershop. The single-story building to the right was also built by Palmer and was known as Palmer's Palace Rink, used for roller skating. By the 1890s, the front half of the building had been divided into storefronts. The two-story building to the right was also built by Palmer in 1896. Note the railing for horses in front of the stores. As of 2018, all of these buildings still exist, with the exception of the Lambertson building, which was razed in 1940 1940 to make way for the D&C Building. After D&C closed in 1993, it has been the site of numerous restaurants. Addressed to Miss Grace Griffen of Lenox, Michigan from Uncle Frank. (RRP-44) [date is approximate] Ray Russell Postcard 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:
- Main at Fourth Street looking north. A Detroit United Railway (DUR) car is in the middle of Main Street. Addressed to Mrs. Thompson of Rochester, Michigan. (RRP-49) see also P-118 [date is approximate] Ray Russell Postcard 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:
- Harvey J. Taylor’s hardware store was located on the west side of South Main Street and was built in 1889. In 1899, Taylor’s nephew, Charles Wallace Case, took over the store and it eventually became known as C.W. Case Hardware or just Case Hardware. After Case’s death in 1944, his son, Mason Case, took over the business. The building was destroyed by fire in 1968. Charlie Case is on the right and Bill Fangboner is on the left. (RRP-58) see also P-175 Ray Russell Postcard 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:
- This cookbook was created by members of the American Legion in the Greater Rochester area. The American Legion is a national group that supports U.S. war veterans. The Rochester area American Legion is Homer Wingpost 172, named in honor of Homer Wing, who served in World War I. The American Legion pulled together recipes of various businesses and friends to create the cookbook. Actual date unknown. Cookbook Collection, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Rochester Hills, MI
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
- Description:
- Wider view of Chapman House Marker with surviving stone wall remnant, east of Main Street near corner of Main Street and Romeo Road. 04/25/2009. DR379 Digital Rochester 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.
- Date Issued:
- 0011-07-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Main Street, west side. Big Bright Light Show.bbls16 Digital Rochester 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:
- Parking signs, public parking Lot, 3 hour parking, do not back in, no parking 2am-6am. DR744 Digital Rochester 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