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- Description:
- Located at 324 South Washington Avenue at West Washtenaw Street. Looking west across South Washington Avenue along the north side of West Washtenaw. 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.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Area included by and surrounding Washington Avenue, Ottawa Street, Capitol Avenue, and Hillsdale Street. North is to the right. 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 on the west side, 300 block of Washington Avenue South. The Knapp's building is vacant in this photo. On the corner at Washtenaw Street can be seen a sign for the Mole Hole. The first city directory listing for this shop is 1982. One of two variants of this image.
- 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
- Description:
- This print, printed on proofing paper, was not intended for presentation or longevity. Highlights include the First of America with the new facade on the old American State Bank building and the open space on the north side of Michigan Avenue from Washington Avenue to the Grand River.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View north from East Lenawee Street. The view includes four blocks to the Bank of Lansing building at Michigan 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:
- Looking south from Kalamazoo Street. The Greyhound Bus terminal highlights this block. City Planning Division staff removed the left end of the photo and made annotations on it.
- 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:
- Hotel Olds with its first floor businesses, House of Beef, Archy's Lounge, Prudden Building's entry, and Cunningham Drugs are seen. American Bank and Trust Bank can be seen on the far side of 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:
- Part of the 300 block, east side. Looking east from West Washtenaw Street. Shops seen in the 300 block of South Washington Avenue: Shaw's Jewelers at 301, Federal Bake Shop at 303, Dutch Mill Bakery at 305, Mary Lee Candies at 307, Singer Sewing Machine at 309, and Hobby Hub at 311 South Washington Avenue. The south side of East Washtenaw Street is also seen in the background, notably Lansing Laundry and Dry Cleaners at 116-122. 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:
- Located in the 300 block of South Washington Avenue. The photograph shows it during remodeling in about 1978.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Andro's Candies was on the northeast corner. Arbaugh's was on the southeast corner. City Planning Division staff annotated the photograph.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at middle of east side of100 block of Washington Avenue South. Shops in this photo include: Porter's women's clothing at 105, Liebermann Trunk Company at 107, Lansing Camera Shop at 109, Len's Mens Shop and Parker Jewelry at 111, Mills Dry Goods at 113, Two Legs mens clothing at 115 South Washington Avenue. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Located on the west side of the 10 block of South Washington Avenue. This branch of Kresge's was at 114 South Washington Avenue. Another branch store of Kresge's was at 216 South Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff trimmed two photographs for assembly into this composite view. The images do not match perfectly; the photos were taken at different times as shown by the different automobiles showing in each. City Planning Division staff placed sequential numbers at the bottom of each piece: "B11" and "B12".
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- South of Allegan Street East. Busch Optician and Jeweler and Hanover Shoes are seen with a vacant storefront. Portions of the photo were removed by the city planners revealing the background beneath the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Aerial view of the central area of downtown, bounded by the east side of North Capitol Avenue in the foreground, Michigan Avenue to the south, Cedar in the background to the east, and Ionia Street to the north, Shiawassee in the background. View is easterly.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The 400 block of South Washington Avenue. Shows Downtown Party Store, Giffels Furs, and Edington's Rugs. The view is to the northwest.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The Plaza One building and the AFL-CIO State Headquarters building, located in the 400 block of South Washington Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Aerial view showing city blocks on either side of Washington Avenue, to Cedar Street, bounded by the northern end of River Street and Hillsdale Street. View is oriented toward the east. The numeral "4" is seen handwritten on the image which is thought to identify a block number for city planners.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the left, Cotton Shop women's clothing at 231, Juvenile Shop at 233, Clark's Jewelry at 235 and LaMode Shop millinery at 237 South Washington Avenue. Around the corner on East Washtenaw Street is Lansing Laundry and Dry Cleaners at 116-122. City Planning Division staff annotated and trimmed the photo. Also, a fragment of a photo of an automobile is affixed on the lower left corner of the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The east side of the 300 block of South Washington Avenue. Ferris Bros., Baron's, Home Dairy Co., Free Spirit, and Vision Center are visible, among others.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- East of Washington Avenue showing the front corner of Rouser Drug Company. Lansing Board of Water and Light sign, "Electricity," at end of East Allegan Street. Damage visible to top area of photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located on the west side, south end. Hurd's men's clothing, Greens' women's clothing, Fanny Farmer Candies and Lerner Shops women's clothing are seen in order going north from West Washtenaw Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Middle-of-the-street view east from Washington Avenue. Lansing Board of Water and Light sign, "Electricity," at end of East Allegan Street.
- 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:
- A Chevrolet is prominent in the photo. From right to left, S. S. Kresge department store at 114, Harryman Shoes at 118. Tom Green Shoes at 120, and Cunningham Drugstore at 122 South Washington Avenue are in the Hollister building. Knapp's department store can be seen at 300 South Washington Avenue.
- 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:
- Located at 107 Washington Avenue South. Two shops on the east side of the 100 block of South Washington Avenue: Porter's women's clothing at 105 and Liebermann Trunk Company at 107. City Planning Division staff trimmed the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Landscaping used to breakup the hard surfaces and form the area for parking spaces. The view looks northwest toward the southern end of the west side of the 200 block of Washington Square South. At the corner, at 234 Washington Square South was Touch of Class art and craft store. Next, Kimmel's greeting cards at 228, Fanny Farmer candy at 226 and the Vogue clothing at 224. Behind the stores can be seen the Michigan National Bank parking ramp; the ramp was later demolished due to damage from salt-caused corrosion. To the right of the ramp, or north, is the rear of the Masonic Temple that faces on South Capitol Avenue. The photo is printed on photographer's proofing paper intended for short term use only and has cropping marks and other annotations.
- 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:
- Annotation on reverse indicate the address, a date and an unidentified number, 767. Annotations believed to have been made by City Planning Division staff. The address is between Elm and South Streets.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- An example of City Planning Division staff building a photograph from portions of several photographs; the resulting composite shows several gaps. The individual partial photographs are identified as Parts 1 to 5.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- South portion of east side. Berry's Jewelry at 225 1/2, Junedale grocery at 225, King's clothing at 227, and Muir's Cut Rate Drugs at 229 South Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff trimmed the photo.
- 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:
- 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:
- Located at 318 South Washington Avenue. Also shows Pomeroy's Kids' Stuff at left, and Maurice's clothing store at right.
- 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:
- Vacant storefront at 221, Joseph's Hair Fashions at 221 1/2, Cardy's Jewelry and Griffiths Photo Supply sharing 223, and Household Finance Loans at 223 1/2 South Washington Avenue. 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:
- Three blocks bounded by Washington Avenue, Allegan Street, Grand Avenue, and Ionia Street. Building facades on the east side of Washington are shown. North is to the left. A block number is handwritten on the image.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- A variety of merchandise is seen from the balcony.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Cunningham's Drugs is at 100 South Washington Avenue. The Holly Lansing Grill is at 104, Baker's Shoe Store at 106. On West Michigan Avenue, the Prudden building entrance is 109, Archy's Lounge at 111, Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada and the House of Beef restaurant at 113 are followed by the Hotel Olds at 125 West Michigan Avenue. 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:
- 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 across South Washington Avenue, the stores include Green's women's clothing at 228, Fanny Farmer Candies and the Lerner Shops at 226, Belilo Gift Shop at 224, Walgreen Drugs at 220-222, S. S. Kresge at 216, Barker Shoes at 214, Carl's Shoes at 212, Linn Camera at 210, Vicki Frocks women's clothing at 208, Richman Brothers clothing at 206, and Woolworth department store at 200-204 South Washington Avenue. The Hollister and Prudden buildings are seen in the next block, the 100 South block. City Planning Division staff trimmed and annotated the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- J. C. Penney Company is on the right on the corner. On the left, on the south side of West Kalamazoo is the Ritzee Hamburger No. 2 Restaurant, Larry's Barber Shop and the Clarence H. Rosa Public Library. The trees in the background are part of Reutter Park at South Capitol Avenue and West Kalamazoo Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From Allegan Street. The sign on the American State Bank, under construction, indicates the date is likely 1958. Stores along the block include: Porter's women's clothing at 105, Liebermann Trunk Company at 107, Lansing Camera Shop at 109, Len's Mens Shop and Parker Jewelry at 111, Mills Dry Goods at 113, Two Legs mens clothing at 115, Dr Scholl Foot Comfort Shop and National Peanut Corp. at 117, a vacancy-formerly Roberts Jewelry at 119, Morgan Jewelry at 121, and Rouser Drugs at 123 completes the block. City Planning Division staff trimmed the photo on one side.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs