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- Description:
- On front of photograph: "Orchestra Skull Practice." Possibly "skill" instead of "skull." A teacher and four unidentified Walter French Junior High School students look at music on a stand. The teacher is Doug Kelshaw.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- First State Savings Bank operated from 1976 to 1981 at 201 South Washington Avenue. Fox's Jewelers is also visible, as is Capital Savings and Loan (two buildings back).
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Four views.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Two views. Pat Reinke as instructor in the Comstock Building.
- Date Created:
- 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Baker Lawrence Gauss with a bin of packaged bread, next to a delivery truck. In the background is the E. D. Franklin Meat Market. On the back of this photograph: "B-121" and "Proctor-40"
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- The Michigan Historical Museum moved to the Mutual Building at 208 North Capitol Avenue in 1980 and was located there until the newly built Michigan Library and Historical Center opened on Kalamazoo Avenue in 1989.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Photo shows Ingersoll's.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Originally part of the Carl Dalrymple Collection. Image has been hand tinted.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Date Created:
- 1963-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- An unidentified office staff member at a desk at Walter French Junior High School.
- Date Created:
- 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Built 1963. Photos are a part of the "Visual Views of the Elementary Schools in the Lansing School District" project of the Lansing Area Community Resources Workshop in cooperation with Michigan State University. It was compiled by Priscilla L. Shaver who was a teacher at Lewton School. The director was Frances B. Schneider. Each included school has a photo of the school building and playground. The album was created to aid students who were being moved to new schools in the hopes that they could use it to know where their new school was and what it would look like. Priscilla Shaver attended the 1971 Lansing Area Community Resources Workshop to aid in assembling this project.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- See biogrpahical files.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Date Created:
- 1870-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Later known as Boji Tower. Building is at 124 West Allegan Street at the corner of Capitol Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- This building, sometimes referred to as "One Michigan Avenue," opened in 1983 at 120 North Washington Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Grounds at Leadley's Park, which later became Waverly Park. Rustic wooden bridges over a creek can be seen. Gift of David R. Caterino.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Mayor 1908-1911.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Three copies.
- Date Created:
- 1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Construction of the Lansing State Savings Bank, located at the corner of Washington and Michigan avenues. A streetcar is in the intersection.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Gift of Mrs. Gordon Cramer.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Five unidentified students standing by a small stage at Walter French Junior High School.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located at 3426 Cedar Street South. An addition was made in 1951.
- Date Created:
- [1959 TO 1966]
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- President Roosevelt addressing students and Alumni at Michigan Agricultural College Graduating Exercises and 50th Anniversary Celebration. Image has been hand tinted. Originally part of the Carl Dalrymple Collection.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Originally part of the Stebbins Collection.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Gift of Jack Russell.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A crowded hallway full of students at Walter French Junior High School.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Originally part of the Carl Dalrymple Collection.
- Date Created:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Gift of Robin Sheely.
- Date Created:
- 1939-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Fourteen-year-old George Charley holding a basketball in each hand, outside Walter French Junior High School.
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A horse-drawn wagon outside a furniture store. Located at 204 East Franklin Avenue. Owner Alroy Augustus Wilbur served as mayor of Lansing in 1894.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A reel-to-reel audio machine is on the table at right. Originally part of the Carl Dalrymple Collection.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- The original location of the Mole Hole gift shop at 115 East Allegan Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located at 120 East Lenawee.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located at 401 South Washington Avenue. It was formerly Arbaugh's, then Wurzburg's, department store.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Drawing.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located at 1800 Turner Street. Waste Management.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Rikerd Lumber Company.
- Date Created:
- 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A plaque from the dedication of the Strand Theatre, which would later become the Michigan Theatre.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- The return of soldiers marching South on the 200 block of Capitol Avenue opposite the Methodist Church. Six views. Gift of Win Stebbins.
- Date Created:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- See second image for more information.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Building is at 928 Clark Street. Image shows a "Gauss Pryd" bakery truck and an unidentified man.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Felix Honjacki was a massage therapist and ran a public bath house at 312 Capitol Avenue North. The charis here are stamped "Polish Home" which was the Polish Federation Hall at 1030 Mount Hope Avenue West.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Nine photographs from a contact sheet printed from medium format negatives. Shows the Lansing YMCA, street scenes of the 300 block of South Washington Avenue, Liebermans, Daniel's Jewelers, Michigan National Bank, Hunter's Grocery, and the rear of Kewpees. Other businesses in this series include Town Pump Cocktail Lounge, Dan's Sales, and the Baby Grand Bar.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Possibly Ted and Peg Foster.
- Date Created:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A large group of unidentified factory workers in a car or wagon assembly area. The photograph is numbered "11186" on the front. It was originally part of the Carl Dalrymple collection at the Lansing Public Library.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Gift of Robin Sheely.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Five views. Photo a shows Don Jensen pricing merchandise for sale at the new store located at 1910 Saginaw Street West. Photos b and c shows the interior of the shop. Photo d shows men's clothing. Photo e shows a customer and cashier.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Two views. Photo a shows Ernest Bressin. Photo b shows Bressin children.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Two views. Cooley-Haze House.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Lcoated at 306 Washington Avenue North.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- This photograph appears on page 69 of Hazel Proctor's book "Old Lansing Town." The home's location and owners are not identified. The house number "315" can be seen above the porch, and there is a step in the front lawn for the convenience of carriage riders.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Formerly the Michigan Theatre. Located on Washington Avenue South.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- On front of photograph: "'I wish to see my counselor.'" A student drops a note into a box outside the Walter French Junior High School counseling office while another student watches. They are not identified.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A portrait of Dr. Louis Delamarter, the pastor of Lansing's Central United Methodist Church.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Two copies.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Gift of the Larabee family.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- 1014-1016, 1020, 1024, 1017, 1020 West Kalamazoo Street. All of these homes have been demolished. The photographs were likely taken just prior to the demolition for documentary purposes.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Gift of Larrabee Family.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A portrait of Frank L. Dodge (1853-1929) extracted from an unidentified publication. His autograph is printed below the portrait. The son-in-law of Lansing pioneer James Turner, he was responsible for the expansion of the home known as the Turner-Dodge House in North Lansing and was a lawyer and member of the state legislature.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- The Motor Wheel Christmas party in 1951, which was held at the Hotel Porter. See 2017-03-001.019.080 for another view. Left to right, around table: Jim Rothmann Howard Root Stan Curtis Ken Bassett Mildred Fox Zeke Zeller Max Convis Marian Gallanetti Hal Milks Roland Devine Charles Sutterby Barbara Laws Lou Rodenhouse Don Jones Fred Huntley Bill Aten George Haag Standing: Hi Beadle Fred Schulte Jim Hart Eunice Burrows Howard Cheney Helen Comstock Max Hosmer Seated: Helen Sell Art Schraft Bosie Figg Ella Smith Rudy Jansa Harry Flint
- Date Created:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Mayor 1961-1965.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located at the intersection of Allegan and Townsend. Interior photograph of the chapel, in 1867.
- Date Created:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located at 333 East Michigan Avenue. Lansing Mayor Terry McKane holds a microphone.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Beth Katz of East Lansing, Mich. with one of her puppets.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located at 300 South Washington Avenue. The fire occurred on the night of February 6, 1912, but did not completely destroy the hotel. Three copies.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Two copies.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A sign for the Lansing Centennial on in front of the state capitol building. The sign notes the parade (Centennial of Transportation) on May 23, 1959, and a "Huge Trade Fair" from May 23 to 31. Two copies. Originally part of the Carl Dalrymple Collection.
- Date Created:
- 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Twenty eight views.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- 1024, 1026, and 1027 West Lenawee Street. All of these homes have been demolished. The photographs were likely taken just prior to the demolition for documentary purposes.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Third Ward School was built on South Street in 1876. It was addded to in 1892 and was abandoned for school purposes in 1914. In 1963 it was being used by the Christman Construction Company as a store house. The image has been hand tinted. Two copies. Originally part of the Carl Dalrymple Collection.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Elephants exiting a railroad box car before an unidentified circus or parade, sometime around 1900.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A photograph of two unidentified boys outside Lansing's Sexton High School. Gift of Nyla Munk.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Lansing's public library, located at 214 West Shiawassee Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- See biogrpahical files.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Gift of David Caterino.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Five copies.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Photo shows the new home of the Lansing State Journal. Building is at 202 North Grand Avenue.
- Date Created:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A large group of people (mostly children) and a donkey cart at the entrance gate for Waverly Park. The park was located near the southeast corner of Waverly and old Lansing roads, and was originally called Leadley's Park. Donated by H. Standish.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located at 211 South Walnut Street. Remodeled by Darius B. Moon in 1895 and moved to 322 Townsend in 1932. Remodeled again in 1948 and later used by Greater Lansing Board of Realtors in 1979.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Businessmen and two women at an unidentified dinner party. On the back of the photograph: "P#4 - Duo-Therm Engineering & Reo Engineering Taken 12-4-4" and "Property of Motor Wheel News" (Duo-Therm was a division of Motor Wheel). Front Row Gil Buske Bob Eveleigh Ace Catalini Choral Potter John Miller Bob Whitney Clinton Fraim Max Convis Don Bay Bob Schmeichel Middle Row Basil Figg Russ Morden Ken Bassett Jim Foster Howard Cheney Fred Stoney Max Foster Wayne Edwards Chilton Jensen Back Row Stan Curtis Art Schraft Fred Huntley Loren Holbrook Greg Lill Hal Milks Jim Martin Mel Naseman Alice Stankus Dick Grey Alice Strickland Don Jones Harold Butler
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- J. W. and Catherine Knapp (owners of the Knapp's department store) with their daughter in the snow, in front of the B. F. Davis residence at the corner of South Washington and Hillsdale streets. Note on back of photo: "This photo was taken prior to 1904 when Alice (daughter) was buried at Mt. Hope Cemetary."
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A vew of the large clock on the Michigan National Tower building. Later known as Boji Tower; located at 124 West Allegan Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- A view of the Lansing Public Library taken from Reutter Park. The library is located at 401 South Capitol Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- This church was dedicated in 1908 as German Evangelical St. Paul's Church. A merger of the Evangelical Synod and the Reformed Church in the United States led to its name becoming St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed in 1934; in 1961 the church name was changed again to St. Paul United Church of Christ following another synod merger. Its address is 319 West Genesee Street at North Walnut Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located at 211 South Washington Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Shows River Walk entrance at left.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Two views.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Eight views.
- Date Created:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Located at 528 South Washington Avenue. Built in 1889 in a composite style with exotic elements such as pagoda tower and turkish balconies.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Caption on photo: "The Octagon House was the residence of Colonel Whitney Jones who was Auditor General in 1855-58. This photograph shows the moving of the building so that Arbaugh's store could be built on the site. It was used as a warehouse until 1929 when it was demolished and the site made into a parking lot." This is incorrect; the building was razed in 1935. Three copies. Originally part of the Carl Dalrymple Collection.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Annexed 1958. Photos are a part of the "Visual Views of the Elementary Schools in the Lansing School District" project of the Lansing Area Community Resources Workshop in cooperation with Michigan State University. It was compiled by Priscilla L. Shaver who was a teacher at Lewton School. The director was Frances B. Schneider. Each included school has a photo of the school building and playground. The album was created to aid students who were being moved to new schools in the hopes that they could use it to know where their new school was and what it would look like. Priscilla Shaver attended the 1971 Lansing Area Community Resources Workshop to aid in assembling this project.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Originally part of the Carl Dalrymple Collection.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Left to right: Alfred Bransdorfer, Stephan Bransdorfer, Arnold Bransdorfer. Located at 300 block of Washington Avenue North. Gift of Stebbins Family.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- The restaurant was located at 213 South Grand Avenue. The photograph shows a glass inverted on the building's spire.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Fire Station building with officers and vehicles in front. This station was built in 1904 at 125 South Grand Avenue and served until 1949. The building was demolished in 1951. This photograph appears in "Pictorial Souvenir Book of the Police and Fire Departments, Lansing, Michigan" (1913) by Harry Wilkinson.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- According to "Old Lansing Town" by Hazel Proctor (page 5), this photograph showing orchards and undeveloped land in early Lansing was taken from Judge Christiancy's home on Cedar Street. At left is a covered bridge over the Grand River.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection