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- Description:
- Across the parking lot, to the west is Mead's Hall which faces North Washington Avenue.
- 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. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- This area later became part of the Lansing Community College campus. A sign for the Michigan Historical Museum is seen on the north side of West Genesee at 505 North Washington 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:
- Annotations by City Planning staff mark anchor stores and identify several ground-level photos cataloged in following records (D21 and D22). The other views were not found in the collection received. The photo is oriented with West up. The views identified look generally northerly from the center of the parking lot.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Shows pedestrian walkway over Walnut Street, looking west toward the Capitol Complex buildings at night.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The view toward the Plaza One Building is to the west. One of four variants. One of several sculptures behind buildings facing Washington Avenu South.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The north side of the central portion of the shopping center.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View from an elevated position showing the blocks closed for parking. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. In the photograph, the former Arbaugh's building appears to have been re-sided as Plaza One. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 117 East Washtenaw Street with an inset with an enlarged view of the sign for the lot. Toward South Washington Avenue can be seen Pacific Finance Loans at 107 and Ellison Book Shop at 101 East Washtenaw Street. Knapp's department store is across South Washington Avenue on the left. City Planning Division staff trimmed the photo and annotated it with an editorial "too much."
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north from Kalamzaoo Street. Few cars and no pedestrians are seen; perhaps it is a Sunday.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View from an elevated position showing the street closed for parking. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots. The parking attendant's booth can be seen at Allegan Street. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View is from the south. Photo taken after Plymouth Congregational Church burned in 1971. One of four variants.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north from Kalamazoo Street. Few cars and no pedestrians are seen in the 300 block; perhaps it is a Sunday. The Penny's sign has been removed from the building. The Home Dairy Company building has been modified - it was purchased by the law firm Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith.
- 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. 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 os from across the paring lot at Frandor Shopping Center. This view identified as D22 in the aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.047) is looking generally northwesterly.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The National parking lot was located in the 400 block of North Washington Avenue. It is probably referred to this way due to its location next to the National Foods Stores Inc. at 428-432 North Washington, and was not a named parking lot.
- 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. For more detail, see 2015-06-003.V5.050. The estimated date of the photo's creation is based on City Directory listings of the businesses in the photo. 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:
- Street was closed for parking. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots. The parking attendant's booth can be seen at Allegan Street. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated.
- 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. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated.
- 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:
- Annotations by City Planning staff mark anchor stores and identify several ground-level photos cataloged in following records (D29, D34 and D35). The other views were not found in the collection received. The photo is oriented with West up. The views identified look generally around the center of the parking lot.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking south, buildings on the right front on South Washington Avenue. 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:
- Just north of Lenawee Street East. Buildings seen across parking lots appear to be on South Grand Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View from south of Allegan Street. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. 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:
- Shows part of a bus station at right.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- South side looking southwesterly from south side of the street. From the east, City Fish at 124, Lansing Laundry and Dry Cleaner at 116-122 behind the bus, Richard Reynolds parking at 110-112 East Washtenaw. Knapp's department store is seen in the background. 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:
- Middle of the west side. Viewed from East Lenawee Street across South Washington Avenue, a portion of H & H Wine Cellar and Party Shop is visible. To the north, McFarlane Drugs at 428, Giffels Furs at 426, L & S Jewelry at 424, Eddington Rug Company at 422, and Wolverine Parking at 414-418 South Washington 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:
- From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated. 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:
- Toward South Washington Avenue can be seen Pacific Finance Loans at 107 and Ellison Book Shop at 101 East Washtenaw Street. Knapp's department store is across South Washington Avenue on the left. 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:
- Photo taken on Seymour Street north of West Ionia Street. City Planning Division staff annotations are present.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View from an elevated position showing the blocks closed for parking. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. The view also extends to South Grand Avenue and beyond. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking approxmiately southwest. View identified as D17 in annotated aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.043). Michigan National Bank seen in center.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- This view identified as D31 in the aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.054) is looking north.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- In the 400 block of Washington Avenue South. The F. N. Arbaugh Company store was located at 401-423 South Washington Avenue, on the east side of the street.
- 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:
- Looking north from Kalamazoo Street. Few cars and no pedestrians are seen in the 300 block; perhaps it is a Sunday. The Home Dairy Company building has been modified - it was purchased by the law firm Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View from an elevated position showing street closed for parking. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots. The parking attendant's booth can be seen at Allegan Street. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated. On the marquee of the Michigan Theater, "Casey's Shadow" with Walter Matthau is listed; the film was released in US theaters in March of 1978.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Elevated view. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The view in the 400 block is to the southwest. Behind buildings facing Washignton Avenue South.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- This view identified as D23 in the aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.054) is looking northeast.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the left, at South Washington Avenue, the sign for Ellison Book Shop at 101 is difficult to discern. Next, Norris Jewelry Repair at 103, Phoenix Optical at 105, Pacific Finance Loans at 107, American Laundry at 111, Downtown Parking Lot at 117, Hal Clark Tailors at 121 and American Bank and Trust at 123 East Washtenaw Street. An automobile is seen turning into East Washtenaw from South Grand Avenue. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo. The photo's emulsion has been lost in a small area at the bottom of the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The view in the 400 block is to the west. One of several sculptures behind buildings facing Washington Avenue South.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the right, Wolverine Parking Company, the Trowbridge Manhattan Club, and the Dodge Building with the Senate Grill on the corner. On the west side of North Washington can be seen the Tussing Building. City Planning Division staff annotated the print.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 425 Washington Avenue North with Genessee Street West behind. Many large homes can be seen on West Genessee Street, an area later made part of the Lansing Community College campus. 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:
- Looking approximately southeast. View identified as D16 in annotated aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.043).
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View appears to be behind the James J. Zarka grocery which was at 928 South Pine Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Between East Lenawee and East Kalamazoo Streets.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- H & H Wine Celler and Party Shop is seen at 434 South Washington Avenue. South of West Lenawee is Lansing Speedy Auto Wash and Service selling Sinclair oil products at 500-512 South Washington Avenue. The parking lot on the corner appears to belong to the auto wash and service center based on city directory listings. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo. The photo has a crack in the emulsion where it appears to have been folded; it is visible as a straight line.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Only a few homes remain on Capitol Avenue South. They are south of Lenawee Street West and Hillsdale Street West, on the west side of the street. The home in the foreground is 526 South Capitol Avenue. Sign for the Hotel Porter parking lot seen to the right. The hotel fronted on West Lenawee Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The view from the rear of the Plaza One Building is to the south. One of several scupltures behind buildings facing Washington Avenue South.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View from south of Allegan Street. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. 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:
- National China, Associates Loans, C. N. Bartow - violin maker, the Home Dairy Company are all gone.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- This view identified as D32 in the aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.054) is looking northeast.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Seen from Grand Avenue North. Taken from North Grand Avenue, looking west, shows the rear of the buildings on the east side of the 200 block of North Washington Avenue. In the foreground is a parking lot bounded by East Ionia and North Grand. In the background are the upper stories of the Tussing building, the pointed roof of Lansing City Hall and the topmost portion of the State Capitol. 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:
- This view identified as D25 in the aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.054) is looking southeast.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Behind the parking lot is the building occupied by Story Used Automobiles. It was later replaced by the Lansing Public Library. The extensive mass of trees seen further back were at Reutter Park.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- City Planning Division staff trimmed the photo and annotated it. The address shown in the annotation does not agree with that given in city directories.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- This view identified as D24 in the aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.054) is looking east.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- 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
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From South Grand Avenue on the left: Diana Coffee Shop at 130, Tallmadge Cleaners at 126, City Fish Company at 124, Lansing Laundry and Dry Cleaners at 116-122, Richard Reynolds parking at 110-112, and John McConnell Signs at 104 East Washtenaw Street. 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:
- The Knapp's building was "Knapp's Office Centre" from the 1980s to about 2000. The parking attendant booth is at Washtenaw Street end of the 200 block of South Washington Avenue, it was removed in 1989. Although the J. C. Penney department store building can been seen, no other stores are identifiable in the photo and it is unlikely that Penney's was still in operation at the time of the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View is from across Frandor Shopping Center. This view identified as D21 in the aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.047) is looking generally northward.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located on South Washington at Kalamazoo Street with an open South Washington Avenue beyond Kalamazoo Street. The Home Dairy Company building has been modified - it was purchased by the law firm Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Across the parking lot, to the west is Mead's Hall which faces North Washington Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View appears to be behind the James J. Zarka grocery which was at 928 South Pine Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The view from the rear of the Plaza One Building is to the south. One of several scupltures behind buildings facing Washington Avenue South.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Seen from Grand Avenue North. Taken from North Grand Avenue, looking west, shows the rear of the buildings on the east side of the 200 block of North Washington Avenue. In the foreground is a parking lot bounded by East Ionia and North Grand. In the background are the upper stories of the Tussing building, the pointed roof of Lansing City Hall and the topmost portion of the State Capitol. 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:
- This view identified as D25 in the aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.054) is looking southeast.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The north side of the central portion of the shopping center.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the left, at South Washington Avenue, the sign for Ellison Book Shop at 101 is difficult to discern. Next, Norris Jewelry Repair at 103, Phoenix Optical at 105, Pacific Finance Loans at 107, American Laundry at 111, Downtown Parking Lot at 117, Hal Clark Tailors at 121 and American Bank and Trust at 123 East Washtenaw Street. An automobile is seen turning into East Washtenaw from South Grand Avenue. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo. The photo's emulsion has been lost in a small area at the bottom of the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- This view identified as D23 in the aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.054) is looking northeast.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The view in the 400 block is to the southwest. Behind buildings facing Washignton Avenue South.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Shows pedestrian walkway over Walnut Street, looking west toward the Capitol Complex buildings at night.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north from Kalamazoo Street. Few cars and no pedestrians are seen in the 300 block; perhaps it is a Sunday. The Home Dairy Company building has been modified - it was purchased by the law firm Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith.
- 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. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated. 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 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:
- From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the right, Wolverine Parking Company, the Trowbridge Manhattan Club, and the Dodge Building with the Senate Grill on the corner. On the west side of North Washington can be seen the Tussing Building. City Planning Division staff annotated the print.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking south, buildings on the right front on South Washington Avenue. 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 from an elevated position showing street closed for parking. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots. The parking attendant's booth can be seen at Allegan Street. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated. On the marquee of the Michigan Theater, "Casey's Shadow" with Walter Matthau is listed; the film was released in US theaters in March of 1978.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Elevated view. From the period when South Washington Street was used as parking lots from Michigan Avenue to Kalamazoo Street. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Just north of Lenawee Street East. Buildings seen across parking lots appear to be on South Grand Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
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- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The view in the 400 block is to the west. One of several sculptures behind buildings facing Washington Avenue South.
- 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. According to Lansing City Council Proceedings from October 3, 1966, the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of South Washington were to be turned into a Parking Mall starting November 21, 1966. On June 9, 1989, Council ordered that the attended parking operations were to be eliminated.
- 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. For more detail, see 2015-06-003.V5.050. The estimated date of the photo's creation is based on City Directory listings of the businesses in the photo. 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:
- Only a few homes remain on Capitol Avenue South. They are south of Lenawee Street West and Hillsdale Street West, on the west side of the street. The home in the foreground is 526 South Capitol Avenue. Sign for the Hotel Porter parking lot seen to the right. The hotel fronted on West Lenawee Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
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- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Between East Lenawee and East Kalamazoo Streets.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- H & H Wine Celler and Party Shop is seen at 434 South Washington Avenue. South of West Lenawee is Lansing Speedy Auto Wash and Service selling Sinclair oil products at 500-512 South Washington Avenue. The parking lot on the corner appears to belong to the auto wash and service center based on city directory listings. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo. The photo has a crack in the emulsion where it appears to have been folded; it is visible as a straight line.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north from Kalamazoo Street. Few cars and no pedestrians are seen in the 300 block; perhaps it is a Sunday. The Penny's sign has been removed from the building. The Home Dairy Company building has been modified - it was purchased by the law firm Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith.
- 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. 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 os from across the paring lot at Frandor Shopping Center. This view identified as D22 in the aerial photo (ObjectID 2015-06-003.V2.047) is looking generally northwesterly.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The National parking lot was located in the 400 block of North Washington Avenue. It is probably referred to this way due to its location next to the National Foods Stores Inc. at 428-432 North Washington, and was not a named parking lot.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- In the 400 block of Washington Avenue South. The F. N. Arbaugh Company store was located at 401-423 South Washington Avenue, on the east side of the street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View is from the south. Photo taken after Plymouth Congregational Church burned in 1971. One of four variants.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs