Oakland County Historical Resources
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- A cookbook put together by the students and parents of Long Meadow Elementary School, titled "Feast of Goodness." Exact date unknown. Cookbook 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.
- Date Issued:
- 0009-03-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
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- A cookbook by the Olde Towne of Rochester Hills Michigan and the Cookbook Committee, titled " Sharing Our Best." Exact date unknown. Cookbook 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.
- Date Issued:
- 0009-03-19T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
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- A cookbook by the Paint Creek Center for the Arts, which was sold for fundraising, titled "Timeless Treasures." Exact date unknown. Cookbook 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.
- Date Issued:
- 0009-03-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
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- A cookbook by the residents of Mercy Bellbrook Retirement Community, titled "Cooking with Friends." Exact date unknown. Cookbook 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.
- Date Issued:
- 0009-03-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
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- Paint Creek Trail repairs, water flow and embankment improvements east of Rochester road overpass. DR792 Digital Rochester 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.
- Date Issued:
- 0010-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
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- Workers with what appear to be mules and horses standing outside of buildings at Oakview. 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-8) [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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- La Dolce Vita Spa. 302 West University Drive. View of main sign in front of building, taken from the northwest corner of University Drive and Pine Street. 04/03/2010. DR656 Digital Rochester 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.
- Date Issued:
- 0009-08-31T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
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- Nellie Collins was the daughter of Arthur E. Collins (1842-1929) who owned a store and bank in Rochester. The photograph was taken in Pontiac by Benson. (P-85) see also P-421 [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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- This brick two-story block was built in 1868 by John V. Lambertson, who owned a mercantile, which he later passed on to his son, E. J. Lambertson. Businesses in this image include G.C. Dennis drugstore and H.H. Stalker. The building was razed in 1940 to make way for the D&C Building. After D&C closed in 1993, it has been the site of numerous restaurants.(P-313) [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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- Old swimming hole possibly near the Pine Street Dam. Addressed to Miss Lola Fordwill of Detroit, Michigan. 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:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
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- After the Rochester Pavilion Hotel burned down in 1877, this site sat vacate for nearly 10 years. In 1888, R.O. Smith built this two-story brick hotel, called the Sidney House. In 1895, William Bowman renamed the business the Detroit Hotel, which it remained until it was destroyed by fire in 1927. Caption on postcard lists F.E. Arnold as the proprietor. (RRP-29) see also RRP-27 Ray Russell Postcard 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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- Promotional postcard, showing re-enactment of the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run). Addressed to R. R. Russell of Rochester, Michigan. Ray Russell Postcard 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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- Coronation Program from Alice Serrell and Sarah Van Hoosen Jones' 1953 European trip. The Alice Serrell Collection documents life on Van Hoosen Farm, events in the greater Rochester, Michigan area, and the travels of Alice Serrell and Dr. Sarah Van Hoosen Jones throughout the 1950s-1970s. The Van Hoosen Farm in Stoney Creek Village was home to the Taylor and Van Hoosen families, dating back to 1823. Alice Serrell was a close friend and employee of Dr. Sarah Van Hoosen Jones, who managed her family's farm from 1927 to 1952. Alice Serrell Collection, Travel Scrapbooks Europe 1953, 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 Fanny J. Kitchen in Lakeview Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 2, Lot 1 Fanny J. Kitchen Wife of W.M. Kitchen Born Oct. 24, 1848 Died Feb. 16, 1887
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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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Headstone of Ella L. Vliet in Lakeview Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 5, Lot 25. Ella L. Vliet Aug. 5, 1857 - Aug. 1, 1938.
- 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:
- 1938-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Headstone of Mina Newell in Sashabaw Plains Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 3, Lot 1. Mother Mina Newell 1865-1931
- 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:
- 1931-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Troy Historic Village and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Troy Historic Village
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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:
- Lake Orion Review
- 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:
- "J.L. + Ethel Belles Home - 609 E Flint St Lake Orion" c.1910 Jim Ingram Photos
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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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- "This cottage at 505 Central Dr." Burma c.1921 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
- Description:
- c.1900 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
- Description:
- Howarth Sod House Slide 64; Parker Family
- 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
- 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:
- Gregory, Palmer, Parkhurst, Payne, Perry, Perry & Hubble, Peters, Phelps, Pickering, Peirce, Pittinger, Plumley, Pogue, Porritt, Potter, Power, Predmore, Proper, Randall, Redfield, Rick, Riggs & Bowen, Riky, Risner, Roberto, Robinson, Rodeubo, Rogers, Rolfe, Rose, Ross, Seeley, Sharpe, Sheardy, Shedon, Sheldon, Sherman, Shick, Shoemaker, Shurter, Simmons, Skinner, Smalley, Smith, Soper, Spencer, Stanaback, Stanlake, Stickland, Stiles, Stitt, Stockman, Stowell, Surles, Swayze, Swift, Taylor,k Thayer, Thrush, Thuner, Tilghman, Tinker, Tower, Truxell, Tunison
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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:
- Short biographical sketch of the Oakland County Republican Supervisor from Waterford. Supervisors, Oakland County, Memorial of the New Oakland County Building
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- Serrell,Shassell,Shermn,Shoemaker,Shoup,Note: Database requires a complete date which is not available. Month and day are estimated. Avon Assessment, 1888, Microfilm. Michigan Historical Commission, microfilm reel : negative : 35 mm. Records of Avon Townshiip, Oakland Co., Record Group: 69-52-A vol. 12 of 40. Oakland University, digitized and indexed by Pam Warren for OCGS.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
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- Datzer,Drew,Duncan,Durant,Dusenbury,Dutton,Parker,Note: Database requires a complete date which is not available. Month and day are estimated. Avon Assessment, 1891, Microfilm. Michigan Historical Commission, microfilm reel : negative : 35 mm. Records of Avon Townshiip, Oakland Co., Record Group: 69-52-A. Oakland University, digitized and indexed by Pam Warren for OCGS.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
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- Rodenbo,Smith, Multiple dates may exist on the sheet; please view linked file for correct date. Probate notice clippings taken from the Pontiac Bill Poster 1882-1888, digitized and indexed by Oakland County Genealogical Society
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
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- Hugger,Delling,Hughiton,Townsent,Weston,, Multiple dates may exist on the sheet; please view linked file for correct date. Probate notice clippings taken from the Pontiac Bill Poster 1882-1888, digitized and indexed by Oakland County Genealogical Society
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Harris,Hay,Hempstead,Herriman,Howser,Hummer Brandon Township Public Library, digitized and Indexed by Oakland County Genealogical Society
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Hill,Hilton,Hodges,Hof,Hopp,Howell,Hurst Indexed by the Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Vandventer,Vanetter,Vanevey,VanEvery,VanHoosen,Voorhees, Voorhese Indexed by the Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Whitfield,Yager,Young Independence Township Clerk, digitized and Indexed by Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Mixx Salon and Spa,303 south main; Dragonfly Boutique, 307 south main street; and Sugi's Up-Stares Salon 307 south main street (2nd floor)
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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:
- 0011-07-02T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Lytle Pharmacy, 342 SouthMain Street on right with green lights. Masonic Block Building, 400 South Main Street the side of the building showing Santa's sleigh, and reindeer, presents, tree, and candle in lights. BBLS10 Digital Rochester 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
- Description:
- Holland Florist, 308 South Main Street. Rochester Chop House, 306 South Main Street. Kabin Kruser's restaurant located at front of Rochester Chop House.
Ford Edge vehicle. View facing east. DR921 Digital Rochester 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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- 400 Sixth Street Rochester City Hall U.S. Memorial Marker, Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice of the men and women of the Rochester area who served our country. west side of the city hall building.DR229 Digital Rochester 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.
- Date Issued:
- 0010-10-21T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Main Street Bridge or South Hill viaduct looking south. (RRP-250) see also RRP-251 [date is approximate] Ray Russell Postcard 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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- View of Western Knitting Mills across Chapman Pond, also known as Chapman Lake. 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. (RRP-308) see also P-213 [date is approximate] Ray Russell Postcard 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
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- View of the living room seating and fireplace in the Van Hoosen Farmhouse. The Alice Serrell Slide Collection documents life on Van Hoosen Farm, events in the greater Rochester, Michigan area, and the travels of Alice Serrell and Dr. Sarah Van Hoosen Jones throughout the 1950s-1970s. The Van Hoosen Farm in Stoney Creek Village was home to the Taylor and Van Hoosen families, dating back to 1823. Alice Serrell was a close friend and employee of Dr. Sarah Van Hoosen Jones, who managed her family’s farm from 1927 to 1952. Alice Serrell 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
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- A view of a wet area and plant growth in the Early Ulbrich section of 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
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- A view of construction and 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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- Black and white photo of Kemler Ready Mix South Street (west of Bridge) (unknown date). Natalie Stevenson Photo 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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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Northeast Oakland Historical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Northeast Oakland Historical Society
- Description:
- Headstone of Patricia A. Sandberg at Ottawa Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 1. Beloved Wife & Mother Patricia A. Sandberg March 21, 1931 - December 28, 1996
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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
- Description:
- Headstone of William S. Hammond in Lakeview Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 4, Lot 21 William S. Hammond 1820 - 1899 Amanda Burgess His Wife 1825 - 1903 Gone Home
- 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:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
- Description:
- Headstone of David S. Lewis in Lakeview Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 4, Lot 4. David S. Lewis Died Oct. 23, 1853 11 yrs 9 mo 23ds
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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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Headstone of William P. Bromfield in Lakeview Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 6, Lot 35. William P. Son of R. & E. Bromfield 1860 - 1860.
- 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:
- 1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
- Description:
- Monument Bromfield in Lakeview Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 6, Lot 35. Bromfield
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Clarkston Independence District Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Tombstone of Nellie Shurtz in Case Cemetery (Independence Township, MI)1880 - 1954
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Clarkston Independence District Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
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- Buildings in downtown Birmingham located on the west side of [Old] Woodward, just north of Maple Road. The corner building in the foreground is occupied by Levinson's Department Store. In the background are residences along Maple Road and a firehose tower. The photographer was Louis James Pesha, who owned and operated Pesha Postcard Company of Marine City, Michigan. Pesha was known for his photographs of the Great Lakes. Reference: Buel, G. & Buel, S. (2012) Marine City. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Birmingham Museum and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Birmingham Museum
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Troy Historic Village and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Troy Historic Village
- 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:
- Lake Orion Review
- 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
- 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
- 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:
- "Photo of a baby" c.1900 Jim Ingram Photos
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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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
- Description:
- "Simmons Pt built by Simmons family at end of Andrews St in 1880s. One of more elaborate cottages on lake. All that remains in gazebo at end of point. House torn down in late 1990s." c.1900 Jim Ingram Photos
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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:
- "Riggle's Roller Rink on Buckhorn Lake; later moved to E side of M-24 (1955) and became a dance hall" c.1930 Jim Ingram Photos
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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:
- "Sweet's Island now the Lake Orion Boat Club. The original boat house still exists on the island" c.1900 Jim Ingram Photos
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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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
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- A newspaper column written by local historian Jim Ingram and appearing in the Lake Orion Review. Article Subject: The 1930s. 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
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Orion Township Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
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- Official list of officers for county, city, village, & township levels within Oakland County. Also includes the 1942 Equalized Value of Oakland County and the 1930 and 1940 Federal Census statisitics for the county by townships and cities. Plus some interesting facts about Oakland County and an undated fold-out map of the county. Allen, Lynn D. Official List of County, City, Village and Township Officers. Oakland County, Michigan. 1944
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1944-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- This is the 2002-2003 Oakland County Budget and General Appropriations Act as adopted and amended on September 20, 2001. It was presented to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by the Finance Committee in the amount of $527,371,639 for 2002 and $536,696,764 for 2003. Finance Committee, Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Oakland County, Michigan. (2001).
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- Meeting minutes for the Oakland County Board of Supervisors from June 26, 1950 to September 18, 1950. Oakland County Board of Supervisors. (1950). Supervisor's Proceedings Oakland County, Michigan June Session 1950.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- This installment of Telegraph, the Oakland County Government Newsletter, covers various events and news topics relating to Oakland County employees during the spring of 1997. Oakland County Office of Media & Communications. (1997.) Telegraph April 1997.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- The 2004 Salary Schedule was prepared by the Oakland County Human Resources Department and became effective on September 30, 2003. Oakland County Department of Human Resources. (2003). FY2004 Salary Schedule.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- 1967 study describing the current and past characteristics of the population of Oakland County. Oakland County Planning Commission. (1967.) Years of Growth: A Study of the Population of Oakland County.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- A report conducted by the Oakland County Planning Commission in 1961, which provides data on markets, production rates, and trends of the smaller manufacturing firms in Oakland County. Oakland County Planning Commission. (1963). Industrial Markets for Oakland County Firms .
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- 2002 annual report by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office; includes photos of Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard, Undersheriff Thomas Quisenberry, Chief of Staff Michael McCabe, various staff members, detention centers, etc. Oakland County Sheriff's Office. (2003). Office of the Sheriff 2002 Annual Report.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- Meeting Minutes of the Oakland County Library Board from September 1993 to November 1993. Oakland County Library Board. (1993). 1993 Oakland County Library Board Minutes, Volume 2.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- Short biographical sketch w/picture of the Oakland County Republican Supervisor from West Bloomfield Township. Supervisors, Oakland County, Memorial of the New Oakland County Building
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
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- A picture of a paving gang working on Rochester Road in Royal Oak Township; as abstracted from Oakland Highways, 1918-1919. Picture taken by Johnsons Studio, Pontiac Road Commissioners, Oakland County. Oakland Highways, 1918-1919
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
- Description:
- A brief biographical sketch of Charles FEY, as abstracted from History of Freemasonry in Oakland County, MI. Other names included in the biography are: Jacob and Catherine (WAGNER) FEY, [parents]; Herman, Catherine (FEY) WESTPHAL, Harry, and Albert, [siblings]; Evelyn Marilla POWELL, [1st wife]; Henry Horth and Marilla POWELL; Alice BROWN, [2nd wife]; Alexander K. BROWN; George GRAVES; F. Homer NEWTON; Frank S. GOULD; Dewey H. HESSE; Paul O. STRAWHECKER and James F. SMITH. Fey, Charles. History of Freemasonry in Oakland County, MI 1949
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
- Description:
- A picture of Walled Lake Road, as abstracted from Oakland Highways, 1924. Road Commissioners, Oakland County. Oakland Highways, 1924.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Research Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Research Library
- Description:
- Serrell,Shassel,Shaup,Sherman,Shoemaker,Stroup,Note: Database requires a complete date which is not available. Month and day are estimated. Avon Assessment, 1887, Microfilm. Salt Lake City, Utah : Genealogical Society of Utah, 1994. 37 microfilm reels : negative : 35 mm. Municipal, town, and county records of Oakland County (124 vols.) Oakland University, digitized and indexed by OCGS members.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Walker,Warner,Watkins,Watson,Cooper,Webster,W?en,Wesson,Wisner,Note: Database requires a complete date which is not available. Month and day are estimated. Avon Assessment, 1887, Microfilm. Salt Lake City, Utah : Genealogical Society of Utah, 1994. 37 microfilm reels : negative : 35 mm. Municipal, town, and county records of Oakland County (124 vols.) Oakland University, digitized and indexed by OCGS members.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Beallie,Beaty,Benedick,Benjamin,Note: Database requires a complete date which is not available. Month and day are estimated. Bloomfield township Assessment, 1885, from the Bloomfield township webiste: http://www.bloomfieldtwp.org/Community/History.asp; use by permission given on 10/23/2015 by the county Clerk, Jan R. for the 1890 project.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Dahlman,Davis,Dennis,Dewey,Dewitt,Douglass,Drace,Duncan,Dutton,Note: Database requires a complete date which is not available. Month and day are estimated. Avon Assessment, 1889, Microfilm. Michigan Historical Commission, microfilm reel : negative : 35 mm. Records of Avon Townshiip, Oakland Co., Record Group: 69-52-A vol. 12 of 40. Oakland University, digitized and indexed by Pam Warren for OCGS.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Harmon,Blackwood,Crawford, Multiple dates may exist on the sheet; please view linked file for correct date. Probate notice clippings taken from the Pontiac Bill Poster 1882-1888, digitized and indexed by Oakland County Genealogical Society
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Sieman,Stiff, Multiple dates may exist on the sheet; please view linked file for correct date. Probate notice clippings taken from the Pontiac Bill Poster 1882-1888, digitized and indexed by Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Yetter,Young Brandon Township Public Library, digitized and Indexed by Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- 1884 Independence Township Assessment Title Page Independence Township Clerk, digitized and Indexed by Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Addis,Allen,Arnold,Axford Independence Township Clerk, digitized and Indexed by Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Oakland County Genealogical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Oakland County Genealogical Society
- Description:
- Fire Department at 277 E. Second St., ambulance Bravo-2.DR723 Digital Rochester 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:
- Unoccupied at time of photo. 714 North Main Street. 04/25/2009. DR371 Digital Rochester 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.
- Date Issued:
- 0011-07-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Built in 1880 and owned by John Francis Dodge (1864-1920). Currently owned and maintained by Oakland University. (P-17) [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:
- Harvey J. Taylor’s hardware store was located on the west side of South Main Street and was built in 1889. In 1899, Taylor’s nephew, Charles Wallace Case, took over the store and it eventually became known as C.W. Case Hardware or just Case Hardware. After Case’s death in 1944, his son, Mason Case, took over the business. The building was destroyed by fire in 1968. (P-343) see also P-156 [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:
- Postcard depicts the Oster home, with two unidentified individuals. (BL-74) Bob Lytle 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:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Grand Trunk Railroad Bridge at the confluence of Paint Creek and the Clinton River, looking from Third Street. Picture over birchbark grained background. Addressed to Grace Parker of Marine City, Michigan. 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:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Building housed both, Mich.central Office and Blanchard Saloon. c. early 1900's
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Northeast Oakland Historical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Northeast Oakland Historical Society
- Description:
- Gulf Oil Gas Station
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Northeast Oakland Historical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Northeast Oakland Historical Society
- Description:
- c. early 1900's
- Notes:
- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Northeast Oakland Historical Society and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Northeast Oakland Historical Society
- Description:
- Headstone of Howard E. Finkle in Ottawa Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 1, Outer Ring. Howard E. Finkle PFC US Army World War II Nov. 14, 1918 - June 26, 1984
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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
- Description:
- Headstone of Beldin Merrell in Lakeview Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 4, Lot 16. Beldin Son of J.J. & M. Merrell Died July 19, 1846 6mos.
- 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:
- 1846-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
- Description:
- Headstone of Sarah A. in Sashabaw Plains Cemetery (Independence Township, MI) Block 3 Lot 49 Sawyer Mother Sarah A. 1875-1945 Father Reuben S. 1867-1946
- 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:
- 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Clarkston Independence District Library
- Description:
- Lake Orion Review
- 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:
- c.1900 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
- Description:
- c.1900 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