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- Description:
- Stores are a photographer and a barber. One of many photographs in the collection that were trimmed to be part of a photograph collage.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Shaw's Jewelers at 110, R & H Shoes at 108, and Karmelkorn confections and Capital Hatters at 106 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff annotated, trimmed, and modified the photo. On the left edge of the photo, a smaller photo has been affixed; it measures approximately 1/4 x 3/8 inches and is not legible.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Both sides of East Ottawa Street are seen. On the left is the Dodge Building with the Senate Grill. Further east is the Trowbridge Manhattan Club tavern. On the right, Kay's Jewelry and Luggage faces North Washington Avenue. Stores to the east include the Keith Bartow Music Shop, Barker-Fowler Electric Company, Central Car and Truck Rental and VanDevoort Hardware Company - Boat Division. A part of the Ottawa Station of the Lansing Board of Water and Light can be seen behind the stores on the north side of East Ottawa Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Two vacant storefronts at 310 and 308 and the Top Value Redemption Gift Store trading stamps at 306 North Washington Avenue. At the far right is the entry to Bartow Violin Shop upstairs at 306 1/2. City Planning Division staff trimmed the photo to show only these three storefronts and cut out an area to fit the parked automobile seen in 2015-06-003.V6.067.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- At right is the end of the Gladmer Theatre at 233 North Washington Avenue. Moving left, in the same building, Randall's Health Foods is at 231. Continuing south, Silver Lead Paint at 229, Western Auto Supply at 225, Emery-Pratt office equipment at 223, Epicure Tea Shop at 221, MacLaughlin Music at 219, National China at 213, and Firestone Tires at 211. The block ends with the Tussing building at West Ottawa Street, home of the Palms Theatre at 209 and the College Drugstore at 201. Buildings seen to the south include the Bank of Lansing at 101 North Washington Avenue, Prudden building on South Washington and West Michigan Avenue, and the Michigan National Tower at West Allegan Street and South Capitol Avenue. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Starting from East Michigan Avenue, 100 North Washington Avenue was Hardy's men's clothing, Thom McAn shoes was at 102 North Washington and the Ingham County Republican Headquarters was at 104 North Washington Avenue. Several small cut-out photos were affixed to this photo by City Planning Division staff who also made the notations.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north from Shiawassee Street, stores seen include a discount department store, a toy store, janitorial supplies firm, gift store, and a tire dealer, City Planning Division staff notations are seen on the print.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking south from Ionia Street. Vandervoort's Hardware is the dominant building in this image. The entire east side of the 200 block's is shown. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo and trimmed it.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- On the west side of North Washington Avenue, northwest corner at West Ottawa Street. College Drugs was at 201 and the Downtown Art Theater was at 211. The view is to the northwest from across East Ottawa Street. City Planning Division staff notations are seen on the print.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the left, 111 is shared by Neumode Hosiery and the Lansing HI-FI Studio, 113 is part of H. Kositchek and Brothers clothing. City Planning Division staff trimmed around the roofline and 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:
- Starting at East Ionia Street and working to the north, Parker's Paints, Gibbs Health Food Products and Marshall Music are seen. The upper floor is occupied by apartments and shops such as the Bartow Violin Shop. Looking down East Ionia Street, the Board of Water Light's Ottawa Street Station is visible. City Planning Division staff notations are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Composite of four photographs. This portion of the 200 block included a Firestone tire store, National China Company, Opera House Hat Cleaners, and MacLauglin's Music Company. City Planning Division staff trimmed four photographs for this composite view. Several of the image pieces are still affixed to each other. Because the separate pieces do not match perfectly, gaps have intentionally been left in the composition. City Planning Division staff placed sequential numbers at the bottom of each piece: "C6", and "C7". Note that this composite and item 2015-06-003.V5.030 omit coverage of the Palms/Downtown Arts Theatre; it can be seen in other views including 2015-06-003.V2.009; 2015-06-003.V5.012; and 2015-06-003.V5.032.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Heath Jewelry at 218, Rosenberger's Home Decoarting Store at 216, and the Eagle Cafe at 214 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff trimmed two photographs for assembly into composite views. The images do not match perfectly; a small gap is seen in the composite. City Planning Division staff placed sequential numbers at the reverse of each piece.
- 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 to show only this store and a parked automobile.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north. Taken near Ionia Street, looking to the northeast. On the the west side, to the left in the photo, are seen Dubois and Hughes seeds and sporting goods at 307-309, Columbia Studios photographers at 313, Sams at 317. The east side, to the right, is too far away to see many details. Signs are seen, however, for American Cleaners at 326, Leonard's Wholesale Distributing at 322-324, Carl's Grill at 320, and LaRowe's Sewing Center at 318. Buildings in the 400 block, beyond East Shiawassee, are in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Bazley Meats at 212, Washington Grill at 210, and Jennings Service Shop, confectioner, at 208 North 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:
- The south portion of this long block is seen in this view from Ionia Street
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north from Shiawassee Street. Stores in this block include a discount department store, a toy store, janitorial supplies firm, gift store, tire dealer, dance hall, paint store, and a moving and storage firm. A residential section lies beyond to the north. City Planning Division staff notations are seen on the print.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north from across North Washington Avenue. The Princess Vogue Shop, women's clothing, is still present in this photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking south from Shiawassee Street West. Ottawa Grill at 335 North Washington Avenue is in the foreground. Many store signs are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Merritt & Bailey Shoes at 112 North Washington Avenue, Christian Supply Center upstairs at 112 1/2, National Distributors at 114, and Public Loan Corporation at 114 1/2 are seen. City Planning Division staff cut the photo and made several annotations. One of which indicates that 112 was formerly Kleinhans Men's Wear.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 1039 at 401 and Lansing Broadcasting (WILS-AM) at 407 on the left, west side of North Washington Avenue. Lansing Storage at 440 North Washington is seen across North Washington at the north end of the block. A pedestrian approaching the camera is holding up an issue of the "Watchtower" paper. 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 west from Washington Avenue North. The Ottawa Grill is on the south side of West Shiawassee Street at North Washington Avenue; on the north side of West Shiawassee Street is the Eagles' Lodge, Aerie No. 1039, Fraternal Order of Eagles. City directories indicate a business systems store and a physician's offices form the south side of this block. 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:
- Hotel Downey, Capital National Bank, Wilson's Sugar Bowl, and American Savings are all visible.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Johnnie's Grill at 224, Plaza Hotel at 222 1/2, Hofbrau Bar at 222, and Granse Dance Studio at 220 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff trimmed the photo. City Planning Division staff trimmed two photographs for assembly into composite views. The images do not match perfectly; gaps have intentionally been left in the composition shown. City Planning Division staff placed sequential numbers at the bottom of each piece: "F30" and "F29".
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Seen from Michigan Avenue East. Looking north, W. T. Grant and the Tussing Building are seen on the west side of North Washington Avenue. The rounded roofline of the Mead Hall is seen on the east side of the block. Many people are on the sidewalks.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- W. T. Grant Department Store at 117-123 North Washington Avenue. The northern end of the store faced West Ottawa Street, visible here. City Planning Division staff trimmed around the roofline and the bottom of the photo and also annotated the image. This photo can be composited with the following two to form a panorama, see 2015-06-003.V6.041 and 042.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the left is Andre's Record Shop at 327, Mac's Beer Take-Out at 329, and Bohnet Electric at 331 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff cut 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 across North Washington Avenue. Most of the 200 block is also visible. In this photo, construction is taking place at 115 North Washington, H. Kositchek and Brothers Clothing expanded into that space. City Planning Division staff annotations are on the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the left, 115 is Princess Vogue shop. 117 is part of W.T. Grant department store. City Planning Division staff trimmed around the roofline and the bottom of the photo. This photo can be composited with the following two to form a panorama, see 2015-06-003.V6.042 and 043.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Colwell's Drug Store, 321 North Washington Avenue; Yankee Stores, general merchandise, 323 North Washington Avenue; and Clique Cocktail Lounge, 325 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo and cut out portions, most likely in order to use it in a composite photo display.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Building at 506 North Washington Avenue with Beltone Hearing Center and Toaz Microfilm Service. Hammond Studio photography at 512. Waddell & Reed investment funds at 516. 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:
- 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:
- Charcoal Galley cocktails at 228, Mark's Jewelry & Luggage and the U-R Next Barber Shop shared 226 North 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:
- City Planning Division staff trimmed around the roofline and the bottom of the photo and also annotated the image. This photo can be composited with the following two to form a panorama, see 2015-06-003.V6.041 and 043.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- This photograph appears to have been cut so that it forms a panoramic view when placed alongside the previous image in this series, 2015--6-003.V3.050. This narrow image shows the north end of the 300 block, the intersection with Shiawassee Street, and buildings in the 400 block beyond.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View extends several blocks to the north.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The Tussing building, Bank of Lansing, and Prudden building are also seen. City Planning Division staff annotated and cut the photo for use in a composition.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking south from the middle of the 100 block of North Washington Avenue, east side. The Prudden and Hollister Buildings in the 100 block of South Washington Avenue are prominent in this image. Signs for Broadway Lunch, Public Loans, Merrit and Bailey Shoes, and Hardy's Mens Wear can be seen. Many people are on the sidewalks. 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. Stahl & Son, H.L. Wilson, Grinnell Pianos, Gardner Drug Store, and other storefronts are visible. Darius B. Moon architect.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Auto Supply at 225 and Paint store at 229 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff cut the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Dancer- Brogan Company Dry Goods on Tussing Block at 106 West Ottawa Street. Darius B. Moon architect.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- View of south end of the 300 block, east side. Covers entire block, taken from Ionia Street. Working north from East Ionia Street, the first stores: Parker Paint & Wallpaper at 300, Gibbs Natural Health Foods at 302, Marshall Music at 304, Top Value Redemption Gift Store trading stamps at 306, Baby Grand Bar at 308, vacancy at 310, and the taller Furniture Exchange at 312-14. City Planning Division staff trimmed two photographs to make this composite view. City Planning Division staff placed sequential numbers at the bottom of each piece, "F34" and "F35" and added other annotations.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking to the northwest from across East Ottawa Street, the Tussing Building is on the corner at North Washington Avenue. Beyond it are the Ingham County Building and the Davenport Building. City Planning Division staff notations are seen on the print.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- One of many photographs in the collection that were trimmed to be part of a photograph collage.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Starting at East Ionia Street and working to the north, Parker's Paints, Gibbs Health Food Products and Marshall Music are seen. The upper floor is occupied by apartments and shops such as the Bartow Violin Shop. City Planning Division staff notations are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking south across North Washington Avenue from East Ottawa Street. The Princess Vogue Shop, women's clothing, is still present in this photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Parker Paints is on the north side of Ionia Street. Vandervoot's Hardware is on the south side of Ionia Street. The upper floor of the building housing Parker Paints is occupied by apartments and shops. East Ionia Street ends at North Grand Avenue, one block distant. City Planning Division staff notations are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking south across North Washington Avenue from East Ottawa Street. The Princess Vogue Shop, women's clothing, is still present in this photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Behind the officers can be seen East Ionia Street. Vandervoot's Hardware is on the south side of Ionia Street. In the background can be seen the Ottawa Street Station of the Board of Water and Light. City Planning Division staff notations are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located in the south end of Mead Hall. 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:
- Bishop's Furniture and Carpet store is on the northwest corner.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located on the 300 block of Washington Avenue North. Sign in the window of Dubois & Hughes proclaims Going Out of Business Sale after 60 years in business. City Planning Division staff notations are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- First Baptist Church on North Capitol Avenue can be seen in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the left, 103 is the entrance to the Bank of Lansing building, 107 is Wallace Opticians, and 109 is Cannon Shoe store. City Planning Division staff cut around the buildings and the lower edge of the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- From the left, Central Car and Truck Rental, Barker-Fowler Electric Company, Keith Bartow Music Shop and, at North Washington Avenue, Kay's Jewelry and Luggage. At the far end of the next block can be seen the Lansing City Hall with its large tower. 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:
- The building is on the southeast corner at East Ionia Street. Edges of the photograph have been cut in an irregular pattern. City Planning Division staff notations are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Beginning at the corner, the image shows the Ottawa Grill at 335, Kendale Photographic Studio at 333 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:
- View of the same block as 2015-06-003.V6.075 but taken four year's later. Lansing Broadcasting Co. is still present in a building holding several businesses in addition to their WILS-AM radio station: Verra-Kleen Cleaners, and Baucom Barber; all used 407 as their address. Next, Vandervoort Marine Sales replaced the Dura-Chrome Dinette Co. at 417. Michigan Liquor Control Commission Retail and Wholesale Store remained at 417. A&P grocery completed the block at 425 but had received a new exterior. 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:
- Leonard Distributing Company, Carl's restaurant, LaRowe's Sewing Center. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo with perhaps a block number used in their work.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Taken near Shiawassee Street, looking to the southeast. On the north end of the west side, to the right in the photo, are seen Bohnet Electric at 331 and Mac's Take Out Beer at 329. On the east side, to the left, are seen Leonard's Wholesale Distributing at 322-324, Carl's Grill at 320, LaRowe's Sewing Center at 318, Lansing Dry Cleaners at 316, and the Furniture Exchange at 312-314.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- National Foods was directly across North Washington Avenue from the A&P Foodstore. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo including the arrow drawn pointing to a woman walking beside a store clerk pushing a grocery cart. On the reverse is found, "The quote for arrow: 'Parks in front of National - shops at A&P.'"
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Starting at North Washington Avenue is Kay's Jewelry and Luggage facing North Washington Avenue. Stores to the east include the Keith Bartow Music Shop, Barker-Fowler Electric Company, Central Car and Truck Rental, and and VanDevoort Hardware Company - Boat Division. 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:
- 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 440-44 Washington Avenue South. The parking lot served the National Foods store at 428 North 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:
- The business occupied both buildings on the south side of the street; the firm also had several drive-in branches around town. 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:
- Beginning at the corner, the image shows the Ottawa Grill at 335, Kendale Photographic Studio at 333, Bohnet Electric at 331, and Mac's Take Out beer at 329 North Washington Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Mohawk Tire Sales was at 418-420 North Washington Avenue. The building to the left, that is, north, is thought to be Bradley's Lounge based on the 1958 City Directory. No signs, however, are legible in the photo. Three doors are seen below a sign, "Entrance to Dancing." The city directory describes the Lounge as a beer garden with no mention of dancing, nor is dancing mentioned anywhere else in the area.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Seen from Washington Avenue North. City directories indicate a business systems store and a physician's offices form the south side of this block. 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 building in the 200 block of North Washington Avenue includes the Palms Theatre, which was open from 1957 to 1960. The films shown on the theater marquee were released in 1950 and 1953; most photographs in this collection with dates, however, were taken between 1959 and 1974. In addition to the theater, Rexall Drugs, Firestone Tires, and National China are seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The W. T. Grant department store is on the corner facing North Washington Avenue. The remainder of the block is occupied by the Lansing City Hall (identified as "Old" in the 1959 City Directory because a newer city hall was under construction). For description of the buildings on the north side of West Ottawa, see Object 2015-06-003.V5.028. City Planning Division staff annotated the print. The first of three variant images.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- A composite view of the Tussing Building on the corner of North Washington Avenue and West Ottawa Street. The name "Tussing" can be seen in the building facade above the Rexall drugstore. City Planning Division staff trimmed three photographs for this composite view. Because the images do not match perfectly, gaps have been left in the composition shown. City Planning Division staff placed sequential numbers at the bottom of each piece: "C2", "C3", and "C4". Note that this composite and item 2015-06-003.V5.031 omit coverage of the Palms/Downtown Arts Theatre; it can be seen in other views including 2015-06-003.V2.009; 2015-06-003.V5.012; and 2015-06-003.V5.032.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Seen from Michigan Avenue East. Looking north, W. T. Grant and the Tussing Building are seen on the west side of North Washington Avenue. The rounded roofline of the Mead Hall is seen on the east side of the block. Many people are on the sidewalks. In this photograph, construction has begun to convert the Princess Vogue shop to be part of Kositchek's clothing store. City Planning Division staff trimmed the photo and annotated its face.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View extends several blocks to the south.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Beginning on the right, working from south to north: Top Value Redemption Gift Store trading stamps at 306, vacant storefronts at 308 and 310, Furniture Exchange at 312-314, and Lansing Dry Cleaners at 316. City Planning Division staff trimmed the photo out-of-square.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Lansing Storage Co., an agent for Allied Van Lines, occupied 440 North Lansing Avenue, and, originally, most of the large building. Christman Business Machines was at 442. Muscular Dystrophy Association of America was at 444. City Planning Division staff trimmed the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- torLansing 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:
- The Epicure Tea Shop at 221 and Emery-Pratt office equipment at 223. 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:
- The J. A. Carr and Son Transfer Line Hacks and Livery located at 414 North Washington Avenue. The Rey Farming Implements store (at left) and Lansing Storage Company (at right) can also be seen.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Looking south from Ottawa Street East. Mead Hall housing Kay's Jewelry and Luggage, First National Credit Bureau, and Mac's Cigars is in the foreground. Also seen are the Bank of Lansing and the Prudden buildings across Washington Avenue. One of two variant images.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- View if north end of the 300 block, east side. Covers six stores. Working south from East Shiawassee: Winkin' Pup Bar at 338, Leonard Wholesale Distributing storage at 334, Larry's Lunch at 332, Town Pump Bar at 328, American Cleaners at 326 and Leonard Wholesale Distributing at 322 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff trimmed two photographs to make this composite. Because the images were taken at different times, automobiles seen in one portion are absent from the other. City Planning Division staff placed sequential numbers at the bottom of each piece: "G6" and "G7".
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located on northeast corner of Washington Avenue North and Ottawa Street East. The Senate Grill is on the corner at 200, perhaps out of business at the time of the photo. The entry to Rich's Bar is seen, it was upstairs at #200 1/2. The PX Mart selling general merchandise was at 202 North Washington Avenue. Upstairs in Room 16 of the Dodge building was the F. J. Pliska Music Shop. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo and trimmed it.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Lansing Broadcasting Co. building housed several businesses in addition to their WILS-AM radio station: Verra-Kleen Cleaners, and Baucom Barber; all used 407 as their address. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo and trimmed several photographs for assembly into this composite view. An automobile partially seen in one part is absent from the other because the images were taken at different times.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Beginning with the Tussing Building on the right, the Ingham County Building is next. Next is the Lansing Woman's Club building with first-floor occupant First Church of Christ Scientist Reading Room. Michigan Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company building is next with its first floor occupant, People's Finance Service. The last building in the block was known as the Cahill Building at the time of the photograph. The Cahill Building actually had 200 North Capitol Avenue as its address. 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:
- View extends several blocks to the south.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Restaurants, bars, shops and stores occupy this block immediately south of Shiawassee Street.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Lansing Broadcasting Co. building housed several businesses in addition to their WILS-AM radio station: Verra-Kleen Cleaners, and Baucom Barber; all used 407 as their address. Next, the Dura-Chrome Dinette Co. was at 417. Michigan Liquor Control Commission Retail and Wholesale Store was at 417. A&P grocery completed the block at 425. For a view of this block in 1963 see 2015-06-003.V6.076.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The photographers name is cut off but begins with "Chas. H. Stieglit..." Derby's Photo Shop, Lansing Commerical Photo, and many other shops and signs are visible.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- View extends several blocks to the south.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Starting at North Washington Avenue is the Dodge Building with the Senate Grill. Further east is the Trowbridge Manhattan Club tavern. Part of the Ottawa Station of the Lansing Board of Water and Light can be seen further to the east, across North Grand Street. 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:
- The Epicure Tea Shop at 221 and Emery-Pratt office equipment at 223. 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:
- Stores are a photographer and a barber. One of many photographs in the collection that were trimmed to be part of a photograph collage.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- A composite view of the Tussing Building on the corner of North Washington Avenue and West Ottawa Street. The name "Tussing" can be seen in the building facade above the Rexall drugstore. City Planning Division staff trimmed three photographs for this composite view. Because the images do not match perfectly, gaps have been left in the composition shown. City Planning Division staff placed sequential numbers at the bottom of each piece: "C2", "C3", and "C4". Note that this composite and item 2015-06-003.V5.031 omit coverage of the Palms/Downtown Arts Theatre; it can be seen in other views including 2015-06-003.V2.009; 2015-06-003.V5.012; and 2015-06-003.V5.032.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking north from Shiawassee Street, stores seen include a discount department store, a toy store, janitorial supplies firm, gift store, and a tire dealer, City Planning Division staff notations are seen on the print.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Looking south from Ionia Street. Vandervoort's Hardware is the dominant building in this image. The entire east side of the 200 block's is shown. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo and trimmed it.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Starting from East Michigan Avenue, 100 North Washington Avenue was Hardy's men's clothing, Thom McAn shoes was at 102 North Washington and the Ingham County Republican Headquarters was at 104 North Washington Avenue. Several small cut-out photos were affixed to this photo by City Planning Division staff who also made the notations.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Shaw's Jewelers at 110, R & H Shoes at 108, and Karmelkorn confections and Capital Hatters at 106 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff annotated, trimmed, and modified the photo. On the left edge of the photo, a smaller photo has been affixed; it measures approximately 1/4 x 3/8 inches and is not legible.
- 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:
- Beginning at the corner, the image shows the Ottawa Grill at 335, Kendale Photographic Studio at 333, Bohnet Electric at 331, and Mac's Take Out beer at 329 North Washington Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The business occupied both buildings on the south side of the street; the firm also had several drive-in branches around town. 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