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- Western Knitting Mills dormitory with female workers on porch. The south side of the factory is to the left. At some point, two additional dormitories were constructed on Water Street alongside this original dormitory. All three have since been demolished. The Western Knitting Mills factory was built in 1896 and produced knitted goods until 1939. The building was later owned by the McAleer Manufacturing Company, later known as the Higbie Manufacturing Company, and then ITT Higbie. In 1994 the Rochester Mills Beer Company restored the building and it now operates as a restaurant and brewery. Addressed to Mr. Frank Youngs of Flint, Michigan. (RRP-291) Ray Russell Postcard Collection
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- 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:
- Leader Dogs for the Blind (promotional postcard). Photograph of sign with two dogs in front. 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.
- Date Issued:
- 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Hand-colored postcard of a view along South Main Street from South Hill. The Detroit United Railway (DUR) trestle is on the right. Addressed to Miss M. Switzer of Smithville, Wayne County, Michigan. (RRP-5) Ray Russell Postcard Collection
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- 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:
- West side of Main Street between Third and Fourth Streets. M. (Moses) Gardner, a dry goods store is in the center of the postcard. Addressed to Miss Ida Snyder of Ypsilanti, Michigan from Gladys Stutsman. (RRP-52) 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:
- The Rochester Savings Bank building, also known as the Masonic Block, was built in 1899 by Edward R. Prall with funds raised by local businessmen. Upon it's completion, it was used as a post office, Masonic hall, and the Rochester Savings Bank. (RRP-54) [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:
- After the Rochester Pavilion Hotel burned down in 1877, this site sat vacate for nearly 10 years. In 1888, R.O. Smith built this two-story brick hotel, called the Sidney House. In 1895, William Bowman renamed the business the Detroit Hotel, which it remained until it was destroyed by fire in 1927. (RRP-28) [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:
- Rochester High School, located on the southeast corner of Fifth (University) and Wilcox Streets. The original building, facing Fourth Street, was built in 1899 and is commonly known as Avon School District #5 School House, the Old Rochester High School building, or Harrison building. This expansion was begun in 1916 and continued into the 1920s. The building currently serves as the Rochester Community School Administration Building. (RRP-220) [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:
- Rochester Municipal Park, formerly Avon Park, located between Ludlow Avenue, Woodward Avenue, North Main Street, and West Fifth Street (University). The swimming pool dam was created in the Paint Creek just north of the Rochester Community House. It was demolished in the 1980s. (RRP-275) [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:
- Stoney Creek Community Church. 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:
- Mt. Morriah (aka Masonic Hill), site of the first masonic hall in Michigan. Addressed to Mrs. Nealey of Plymouth, Michigan. 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