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1. Places to See and Things to do in Oakland County, 1930

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Several articles describing recreational and amusement attractions within Oakland County, as abstracted from Oakland Highways, 1930. Pictured are:J. H. LEMMON; C.G. TURNER; A.T. MESSER; Bert LAYTON; and E.T. McNEIL. Road Commission. Oakland County, Michigan. Oakland Highways, 1930
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Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
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2. Camera Hunting in Oakland County, 1925

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An article by Walter E. HASTINGS of South Lyon, Michigan, about the joys and positive attibutes of using a camera instead of a gun to hunt animals; as abstracted from Oakland Highways, 1925. Road Commission. Oakland County, MI. Oakland Highways. 1925
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Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
Date Issued:
1925-01-01T00:00:00Z
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3. State Park near Rochester

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A group of young people sit upon what appears to be a culvert. A steep hill rises in the background. The notation on the reverse of the image reads "State Park near Rochester, Mich 1924." Probably Bloomer Park in Rochester. (RRP-281) [date is approximate] 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.
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4. Aeroplane View of Country Club, Boat Landing and Light House, Detroit, Mich.

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Color-tinted postcard image of Detroit Motor Boat Club (DMBC) frontage on the Detroit River, including a large, 2-story frame building, boat or yacht at dock, houses, and Windmill Pointe Lighthouse at eastern boundary of Detroit near Grosse Pointe. The lands were shared by the DBMC and the General Aeroplane Club for several years. (circa 1914)
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Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Birmingham Museum and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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5. Clinton River State Park

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Clinton River State Park. Possibly Clinton River Park in Sterling Heights, Michigan or Bloomer Park in Rochester. Addressed to Mrs. F. J. Gluck of Attica, New York. (RRP-282) 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.
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6. Bridge at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

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Color-tinted postcard image of an arched stone bridge on Belle Isle in Detroit. Many people in canoes, on the shore and the bridge. Description on back: Bridge, Belle Isle, Detroit. Mich. This scene represents one of the many bridges on Belle Isle. The main sport is canoeing and when Band Concerts are in progress during the summer month, hundreds of canoes can be seen on the different canals. Printed by C.T. American Art (A-2726). (circa 1920)
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Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Birmingham Museum and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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7. Feeding the Swans, Palmer Park, Detroit, Mich.

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Color-tinted postcard image of a pond in Palmer Park, Detroit. Scaled lighthouse feature on island in pond. People on the shore feeding swans. Description on back: "Scene at Palmer Park, Detroit, Mich. Palmer Park, where light house is located is a restful retreat of 120 acres and is located seven miles out Woodward avenue. One of the delightful features is its Log Cabin with its quaint furniture. It has may acres of woods, children's playgrounds and a casino where refreshments are served." Pub. United News Co. (circa 1920)
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Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Birmingham Museum and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
Data Provider:
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8. State Park near Rochester

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Black and white image of a hill covered in trees and grasses. Note on reverse reads, "State Park near Rochester 1924." Probably Bloomer Park in Rochester. (RRP-278) [date is approximate] 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:
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9. State Park near Rochester

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Image of a stream or pond surrounded by vegetation-covered shores. Notation on reverse reads "State Park near Rochester, Mich 1924 Dodge Park No. 2." Probably Bloomer Park in Rochester. (RRP-279) [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