Oakland County Historical Resources
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- This view shows Fifth Street (University Drive) looking west from around the West Main Street Alley. At this time Fifth Street was primarily a residential boulevard. (P-172) [date is approximate] Photograph Collection
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- 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
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- Interview with Blanche George Titus by the Avon Township Public Library. Oral History Collection
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- 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:
- 0017-08-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
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- A view of Main Street looking north from Third Street. The Edison Building is located at the southeast corner of Third Street and Main Street and the Rollin Sprague Building (Old Stone Store) is also visible on the right side of the image. The Detroit United Railway (DUR) tracks are in the center of Main Street. (P-207) [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
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- Copy of an electric bill from the Rochester Light and Power Comany dated May 1, 1900, The total of the bill was $2.70 and appears it was for a dentist office.
- 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:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
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- Image of a woman in white dress and dark jacket walking along the northeast side of Western Knitting Mills. Chapman Lake, also known as Chapman Pond, can be seen to the left. The Western Knitting Mills factory was built in 1896 and produced knitted goods until 1939. The building was later owned by the McAleer Manufacturing Company, later known as the Higbie Manufacturing Company, and then ITT Higbie. In 1994 the Rochester Mills Beer Company restored the building and it now operates as a restaurant and brewery. Addressed to Mr. And Mrs. Julius Schultz of Capac, Michigan from Nellie. (RRP-299) 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
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- Trucking terminal during razing at the corner of Water and Third Streets. Rochester Hills Public Library
- 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
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- Promotional postcard, showing a man catching a very large fish. "Greetings from Rochester, Mich." 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
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- Front corner view of Pier 1 Imports located on the east side of Main Street north of University. Rochester Hills Public Library
- 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:
- 1998-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
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- A view of a bird landing on the lake at Thelma Spencer Park in Rochester Hills. Spencer Park Development Slide Collection, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Rochester Hills, MI
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
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- Headstone of Hannah Lomerson in Sashabaw Plains Cemetery (Indepenence Township, MI) Block 2, Lot 54. John H. Lomerson July 23, 1800 - Nov 20, 1856 Hannah His Wife Dec. 26, 1799 - Oct. 21, 1882 Lomerson Footstone: Mother
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Clarkston Independence District Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Headstone of Phillis P. Monti in Ottawa Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 1. Phillis P. Monti Nov. 14, 1923 - Jan. 15, 1994
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Clarkston Independence District Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Headstone of Charles E. Watkins at Ottawa Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 1. Charles E. Watkins PFC US Army World War II Sep 1, 1923 - Apr 16, 1998 Beloved Husband Dad and Grandpa
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Clarkston Independence District Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Headstone of Elizabeth Church in Lakeview Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 6, Lot 2. Elizabeth Wife Of Seth Church Died Feb. 22, 1853 Aged 66y 8m 21d.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Clarkston Independence District Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Headstone of Polly Hoyt in Lakeview Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 6, Lot 19. Polly, wife of David Hoyt Died May 12, 1864 72yrs 6mo's
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Clarkston Independence District Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
- Description:
- Headstone of Lydia E. Cramer in Sashabaw Plains Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 2, Lot 52 Lydia E. Cramer 1839-1906 Cramer
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Clarkston Independence District Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Lake Orion Review
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Orion Township Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Orion Township Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Orion Township Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
- Description:
- Lake Orion Review
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Orion Township Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
- Description:
- c.1940 Jim Ingram Photos
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Orion Township Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library