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- Description:
- At right is the end of the Gladmer Theatre at 233 North Washington Avenue. Moving left, in the same building, Randall's Health Foods is at 231. Continuing south, Silver Lead Paint at 229, Western Auto Supply at 225, Emery-Pratt office equipment at 223, Epicure Tea Shop at 221, MacLaughlin Music at 219, National China at 213, and Firestone Tires at 211. The block ends with the Tussing building at West Ottawa Street, home of the Palms Theatre at 209 and the College Drugstore at 201. Buildings seen to the south include the Bank of Lansing at 101 North Washington Avenue, Prudden building on South Washington and West Michigan Avenue, and the Michigan National Tower at West Allegan Street and South Capitol Avenue. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- On the west side of North Washington Avenue, northwest corner at West Ottawa Street. College Drugs was at 201 and the Downtown Art Theater was at 211. The view is to the northwest from across East Ottawa Street. City Planning Division staff notations are seen on the print.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 204 Washington Avenue North. Theatre for sale at time of photo. Note: photo print trimmed to outline of automobile and theater building.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 215 Washington Avenue South. "Damn Yankees" was released in 1958.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Was originally Mead's Hall. The portion on the right, marked vacant, 118 North Washington Avenue, was occupied by the Garden Theater after its days as Mead's Hall. Mac's Cigars and Tobacco was at 120 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff notations are on the photo. One of two variants.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 204 Washington Avenue North. Theatre for sale at time of photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The view is from River Street to the northwest into the intersection. The American Bank and Trust office on East Washtenaw Street was at that location for only a brief period. Hal Clark Tailors is also on the 100 block of East Washtenaw Street. The large building to the right is the auditorium portion of the Michigan Theatre on South Washington Avenue. The Michigan National Tower is prominent in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Seen from North Grand Avenue. "Proud Rebel" - released in 1958 is playing at the Esquire Theatre at 120 East Michigan Avenue. The American State Bank building is in the rear at South Washington Avenue. Planning Division staff notations are present.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north. From a vantage point at 234 South Washington, seen are Hurd's mens clothing at 234, Green's Apparel women's clothing at 228, Fanny Farmer at 226, Lerner Shops also at 226, and Walgreen Drugs at 220-222. Several blocks of the east side of South Washington are also seen. Highlights include Schaefer Shoe Shop at 217, Michigan Theatre Arcade at 215, Small's Mens Shop at 211, the Foo Ying Cafe on the upper level at 207 1/2 - 209 1/2, Daniel's Jewelry Co. at 205 and Bosch jewelers at 201. In the next block, the 100 block, the American Bank & Trust building is prominent. City Planning Division staff annotated and trimmed the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View from Washtenaw Street. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. The photo was taken during the conversion of the Michigan Theatre to office space.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Prominent in the image are the Senate Grill located in the Dodge Building, the Capitol Theatre, and the Gladmer Theatre. The Gladmer Theatre's feature, "Cast of Dr. Laurent," was released in 1957.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View extends several blocks to the north.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 233 North Washington Avenue at the corner of Ionia Street. At the rear the stagehouse remains from Buck's Opera House. "The Case of Dr. Laurent" was released in 1957. "The Matchmaker" was released in 1958.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Converted into office space in the 200 block of Washington Avenue South.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Gladmer Theater is on the left, south side of West Ionia Street. Further west on Ionia can be seen the First Baptist Church at North Capitol Avenue and the St. Mary Roman Catholic Cathedral at Seymour Street. City Planning Division staff notations are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 209 Washington Avenue North. "Flight Nurse" released in 1953. "West Point Story" released in 1950.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- East side of 100 and 200 blocks seen from Washtenaw Street. Panoramic shot covering several blocks. Unfortunately, not as sharply focused as most images in the collection. Playing at the Michigan Theatre is "The Blue Angel", released in 1959. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. The Michigan Theatre is showing Walter Matthau's "Plaza Suite" which was released in 1971. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- "A Certain Smile" was released in 1958.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 215 Washington Avenue South. Contained a variety of stores. City Planning Division staff notations are on the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The Gladmer Theater was located at 233 North Washington Avenue at the corner of Ionia Street. "The Case of Dr. Laurent" was released in 1957.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View south from West Allegan Street. Merchants along South Washington Avenue including Woolworth and the Michigan Theatre.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 233 North Washington Avenue at the corner of Ionia Street. "The Case of Dr. Laurent" was released in 1957. "The Matchmaker" was released in 1958.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Several blocks of Michigan Avenue are shown. A Consumers Power Company office is seen in an ornate building at 110-114 East Michigan Avenue. "Fort Dobbs" - released in 1958 - is playing at the Esquire Theatre at 120 East Michigan Avenue. Planning Division staff notations are present.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The bright sky seen through the window indicates the photo was taken after the roof of the theater had been removed. The floor of the balcony remains and can be seen from South Grand Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 209 Washington Avenue North.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The building in the 200 block of North Washington Avenue includes the Palms Theatre, which was open from 1957 to 1960. The films shown on the theater marquee were released in 1950 and 1953; most photographs in this collection with dates, however, were taken between 1959 and 1974. In addition to the theater, Rexall Drugs, Firestone Tires, and National China are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Converted into office space. The elaborate embellishments on the facade are easily seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View extends several blocks to the south.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- South side. The Esquire Theatre was at 122 East Michigan Avenue. City Planning Division staff notations are on the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- South side. The intersection of Grand Avenue can be seen where the car is heading south. The Esquire Theatre was at 122 East Michigan Avenue. City Planning Division staff notations are on the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View from Washington Avenue. Many stores and shops are seen on both sides of East Michigan Avenue for many blocks. "Fort Dobbs" - released in 1958 is playing at the Esquire Theatre at 120 East Michigan Avenue. The American State Bank building is in the rear at South Washington Avenue. Planning Division staff notations are present.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north from Ottawa Street West. The Palms Theater seen on left was located at 209 North Washington Avenue. "Flight Nurse" was released in 1953.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 209 Washington Avenue North.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The bright sky seen through the window indicates the photo was taken after the roof of the theater had been removed. The floor of the balcony remains and can be seen from South Grand Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Several blocks of Michigan Avenue are shown. A Consumers Power Company office is seen in an ornate building at 110-114 East Michigan Avenue. "Fort Dobbs" - released in 1958 - is playing at the Esquire Theatre at 120 East Michigan Avenue. Planning Division staff notations are present.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- On the west side of North Washington Avenue, northwest corner at West Ottawa Street. College Drugs was at 201 and the Downtown Art Theater was at 211. The view is to the northwest from across East Ottawa Street. City Planning Division staff notations are seen on the print.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View from Washtenaw Street. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. The photo was taken during the conversion of the Michigan Theatre to office space.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The Gladmer Theater was located at 233 North Washington Avenue at the corner of Ionia Street. "The Case of Dr. Laurent" was released in 1957.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 233 North Washington Avenue at the corner of Ionia Street. "The Case of Dr. Laurent" was released in 1957. "The Matchmaker" was released in 1958.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 215 Washington Avenue South. Contained a variety of stores. City Planning Division staff notations are on the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- "A Certain Smile" was released in 1958.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Prominent in the image are the Senate Grill located in the Dodge Building, the Capitol Theatre, and the Gladmer Theatre. The Gladmer Theatre's feature, "Cast of Dr. Laurent," was released in 1957.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View extends several blocks to the north.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 233 North Washington Avenue at the corner of Ionia Street. At the rear the stagehouse remains from Buck's Opera House. "The Case of Dr. Laurent" was released in 1957. "The Matchmaker" was released in 1958.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View south from West Allegan Street. Merchants along South Washington Avenue including Woolworth and the Michigan Theatre.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The view is from River Street to the northwest into the intersection. The American Bank and Trust office on East Washtenaw Street was at that location for only a brief period. Hal Clark Tailors is also on the 100 block of East Washtenaw Street. The large building to the right is the auditorium portion of the Michigan Theatre on South Washington Avenue. The Michigan National Tower is prominent in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Seen from North Grand Avenue. "Proud Rebel" - released in 1958 is playing at the Esquire Theatre at 120 East Michigan Avenue. The American State Bank building is in the rear at South Washington Avenue. Planning Division staff notations are present.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 204 Washington Avenue North. Theatre for sale at time of photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Converted into office space in the 200 block of Washington Avenue South.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- East side of 100 and 200 blocks seen from Washtenaw Street. Panoramic shot covering several blocks. Unfortunately, not as sharply focused as most images in the collection. Playing at the Michigan Theatre is "The Blue Angel", released in 1959. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Was originally Mead's Hall. The portion on the right, marked vacant, 118 North Washington Avenue, was occupied by the Garden Theater after its days as Mead's Hall. Mac's Cigars and Tobacco was at 120 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff notations are on the photo. One of two variants.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- At right is the end of the Gladmer Theatre at 233 North Washington Avenue. Moving left, in the same building, Randall's Health Foods is at 231. Continuing south, Silver Lead Paint at 229, Western Auto Supply at 225, Emery-Pratt office equipment at 223, Epicure Tea Shop at 221, MacLaughlin Music at 219, National China at 213, and Firestone Tires at 211. The block ends with the Tussing building at West Ottawa Street, home of the Palms Theatre at 209 and the College Drugstore at 201. Buildings seen to the south include the Bank of Lansing at 101 North Washington Avenue, Prudden building on South Washington and West Michigan Avenue, and the Michigan National Tower at West Allegan Street and South Capitol Avenue. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 215 Washington Avenue South. "Damn Yankees" was released in 1958.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Gladmer Theater is on the left, south side of West Ionia Street. Further west on Ionia can be seen the First Baptist Church at North Capitol Avenue and the St. Mary Roman Catholic Cathedral at Seymour Street. City Planning Division staff notations are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 209 Washington Avenue North. "Flight Nurse" released in 1953. "West Point Story" released in 1950.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- South side. The intersection of Grand Avenue can be seen where the car is heading south. The Esquire Theatre was at 122 East Michigan Avenue. City Planning Division staff notations are on the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north from Ottawa Street West. The Palms Theater seen on left was located at 209 North Washington Avenue. "Flight Nurse" was released in 1953.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- South side. The Esquire Theatre was at 122 East Michigan Avenue. City Planning Division staff notations are on the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View from Washington Avenue. Many stores and shops are seen on both sides of East Michigan Avenue for many blocks. "Fort Dobbs" - released in 1958 is playing at the Esquire Theatre at 120 East Michigan Avenue. The American State Bank building is in the rear at South Washington Avenue. Planning Division staff notations are present.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 204 Washington Avenue North. Theatre for sale at time of photo. Note: photo print trimmed to outline of automobile and theater building.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The building in the 200 block of North Washington Avenue includes the Palms Theatre, which was open from 1957 to 1960. The films shown on the theater marquee were released in 1950 and 1953; most photographs in this collection with dates, however, were taken between 1959 and 1974. In addition to the theater, Rexall Drugs, Firestone Tires, and National China are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Converted into office space. The elaborate embellishments on the facade are easily seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. The Michigan Theatre is showing Walter Matthau's "Plaza Suite" which was released in 1971. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View extends several blocks to the south.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north. From a vantage point at 234 South Washington, seen are Hurd's mens clothing at 234, Green's Apparel women's clothing at 228, Fanny Farmer at 226, Lerner Shops also at 226, and Walgreen Drugs at 220-222. Several blocks of the east side of South Washington are also seen. Highlights include Schaefer Shoe Shop at 217, Michigan Theatre Arcade at 215, Small's Mens Shop at 211, the Foo Ying Cafe on the upper level at 207 1/2 - 209 1/2, Daniel's Jewelry Co. at 205 and Bosch jewelers at 201. In the next block, the 100 block, the American Bank & Trust building is prominent. City Planning Division staff annotated and trimmed the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs