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- Rochester Municipal Park, formerly Avon Park, located between Ludlow Avenue, Woodward Avenue, North Main Street, and West Fifth Street (University). The swimming pool dam was created in the Paint Creek just north of the Rochester Community House. It was demolished in the 1980s. Addressed to Mrs. Henry Wylie of Escanaba, Michigan from Floy. (RRP-273) Ray Russell Postcard Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Photograph shows a cart loaded to take to the city. Jacob Perry and Archie Taylor are shown at the Perry Farm which was north of Rochester.
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Bruce Chapman in his military uniform from World War I. He was one of seven men from Stoney Creek who served in the Great War. (P-387) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Two people in a field of sweet peas at the Oakview farm. The D.M. Ferry Company, later known as the Ferry-Morse Seed Company, expanded operations from Detroit to Avon Township in 1902. Oakview Farm comprised the area between South Rochester Road, East Hamlin Road, John R Road, and East Auburn Road. In 1912, the company increased the size of the farm northward, so that it reached to East Avon Road. Oakview was the site of the company’s trial grounds and stock seed breeding operations until 1944. This image was taken looking west on Hamlin Road and the residence of farm superintendent James H. McCotter is in the background. (P-22) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Photograph of members of the Van Hoosen Family. Top row, left to right are Bertha Van Hoosen (1863-1952) and Alice Van Hoosen Jones (1855-1951). The bottom row are Sarah Taylor Van Hoosen (1830-1921) and Sarah Van Hoosen Jones (1892-1972). (P-63) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Multiple farm structures with a horse barn to the far right in winter at the Oakview farm. The D.M. Ferry Company, later known as the Ferry-Morse Seed Company, expanded operations from Detroit to Avon Township in 1902. Oakview Farm comprised the area between South Rochester Road, East Hamlin Road, John R Road, and East Auburn Road. In 1912, the company increased the size of the farm northward, so that it reached to East Avon Road. Oakview was the site of the company’s trial grounds and stock seed breeding operations until 1944. (P-104) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- This home was originally a salt-box style built by Mr. Kremer, a carpenter and carriage maker. The home dates from the late 1880s or 1890s. As the family grew, the roof was raised for additional bedrooms. (P-181) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Pasture with men and a flock of sheep. Barns and work buildings in the background.
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Portrait of the Howell Family, from left to right, Alice Beckwith Newberry Howell (1859-1924), Milo (1896-1959), Leah (1901-1978), and William Biles Howell (1852-1935) seated. Leah married Mason Case. (P-18) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Sun room at Meadow Brook Hall on Oakland University campus. Ray Russell Postcard Collection
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library