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
- 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:
- Interview with Blanche George Titus by the Avon Township Public Library. Oral History 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:
- 0017-08-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Notes:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- 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