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- 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
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- Burnett A. Horvitz built this two-story brick structure in 1888 to house his dry goods business. It has since been home to Sutton's Market and multiple restaurants. It was significantly damaged by fire in 1971, but still stands today. (BL-43) Bob Lytle 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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- Buildings and water tower on the property of the Parke-Davis Biological Farm. The Parke, Davis and Company was incorporated in the 1870s in Detroit, Michigan. The pharmaceutical company opened a facility in Avon Township in 1908, which has the distinction of being the first of its kind to hold a license for the manufacture of vaccines and other biological-based drugs in the United States. Commonly referred to as the Parkedale Farm or Parke-Davis Farm, it was comprised of land along Parkdale Road, bordered by Miller Avenue on the west, Van Hoosen Farm on the north, Dequindre Road on the east, the Michigan Central Railroad (MCR) on the south. Most of the farm buildings were demolished in 1999, but a few original structures remain. The site was owned by various companies over the years and was acquired by JHP Pharmaceuticals in 2007, which controls a parcel of land east of Letica Drive. (RRP-384) [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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- Leader Dogs for the Blind (promotional postcard). Artist rendition of aerial view of facilities. 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:
- "Boating Party 1903" 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
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- The South Hill Bridge looking north along South Main Street. Addressed to Mr. Jim Parks of Noblesville, Indiana from Jim. (RRP-252) 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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- Masonic Memorial at Stoney Creek Cemetery, Rochester, Michigan. Erected in 1929 and contains the original cornerstone from the first Masonic Temple in Michigan, laid at nearby Mt. Moriah on June 29, 1847. Addressed to Mr. Ray Russell of Rochester, Michigan from Bob. (RRP-240) see also P-509 [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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- Looking down West Fifth Street, also known as University Drive, at South Main Street. The Hotel St. James is on the left side of the image. (BL-51) Bob Lytle 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:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
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- Clinton River during winter. Bluetone used in postcard production. Addressed to Miss Eva Jones 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:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
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- A child sits on the stoop outside of a doorway and a bicycle can be seen leaning against the building. 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 Miss Julia Glefke of Mount Clemens, Michigan from Arthur Boyd. (RRP-296) see also RRP-295 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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- Steam shovel with a view of the south end of Rochester. (RRP-4) 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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- First Congregational Church and parsonage, ca. 1914. Located at the northwest corner of Walnut Boulevard and Third Street. Built in 1853. (RRP-204) [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
- 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
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- B/w image of large, L-shaped frame church with corner tower and small spires on outside corner of one gabled wing. Eclectic revival and Gothic elements. Originally called United Presbyterian Church. Located at [Old] Woodward and Euclid Avenue. Hole punched in upper left corner. Real photo postcard. Azo 4, manufactured by Eastman Kodak Co. (circa 1907). Photographer was Louis James Pesha, a Canadian who owned and operated Pesha Photo Postcard Company of Marine City, Michigan. He was known for his photos of the Great Lakes Region. References: Buel, G. & Buel, S. (2012) Marine City. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing. Bogdan, R. & Weseloh, T. (2006) Real Photo Postcard Guide: The People's Photography. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press.
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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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- West side of Main Street showing, left to right, the George Burr Building, built in 1914, Consumers Power Co. and Zimmerman's Shoe Store in the Oliver P. Gibbs Block, built in 1919, the Avon Theater, built in 1913 as the Idle Hour Theater, and Farm Bargains Real Estate and restaurant in the previous Hotel St. James building, built in 1847 and demolished in 1962. (RRP-66) [date is approximate] 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:
- Unidentified pond. 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:
- Parke-Davis Biological Farm. 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 of leader dog. 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:
- Waterworks between Tienken and Dutton, off Livernois. Addressed to Mr. Thomas Abrey 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:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Leader Dogs for the Blind (promotional postcard). Photograph of building (Old Martel House, before 1938). 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:
- St. Andrew Catholic Church, located at the southwest corner of Walnut Boulevard and Third Street. Built in 1928 and torn down in the 1970s by the City of Rochester to make room for a parking lot. (RRP-210) [date is approximate] 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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- Color-tinted postcard image of Detroit Motor Boat Club (DMBC) frontage on the Detroit River, including a large, 2-story frame building, boat or yacht at dock, houses, and Windmill Pointe Lighthouse at eastern boundary of Detroit near Grosse Pointe. The lands were shared by the DBMC and the General Aeroplane Club for several years. (circa 1914)
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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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- Postcard with aerial B/W photograph of residential neighborhood with church, playground, school and shops visible. View is north of Maple Road between Chesterfield Avenue and N. Glenhurst Drive in Birmingham. Description on back reads: "Quarton Square, Birmingham, Michigan. Aerial view of Birmingham, Michigan showing Quarton Square, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, with its Clara Knudsen Memorial Playground. To the upper right is Quarton School. Birmingham is 18 miles north of Detroit. Air photo by Hank Weber". Pub Hank Weber of Birmingham. Manufactured by Silvercraft, Dexter Press Incorporated of New York. (circa 1960)
- Notes:
- 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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- Walnut Boulevard, looking north from Third Street. Addressed to Miss Flossie Youngs of Memphis, Michigan from Blanche. (RRP-101) see also RRP-100 [date is approximate] 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:
- Western Knitting Mills dormitory with female workers on porch. The south side of the factory is to the left. At some point, two additional dormitories were constructed on Water Street alongside this original dormitory. All three have since been demolished. 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. Frank Youngs of Flint, Michigan. (RRP-291) 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:
- Leader Dogs for the Blind (promotional postcard). Photograph of sign with two dogs in front. 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:
- 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- 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
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- Hand-colored postcard of a view along South Main Street from South Hill. The Detroit United Railway (DUR) trestle is on the right. Addressed to Miss M. Switzer of Smithville, Wayne County, Michigan. (RRP-5) 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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- West side of Main Street between Third and Fourth Streets. M. (Moses) Gardner, a dry goods store is in the center of the postcard. Addressed to Miss Ida Snyder of Ypsilanti, Michigan from Gladys Stutsman. (RRP-52) 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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- The Rochester Savings Bank building, also known as the Masonic Block, was built in 1899 by Edward R. Prall with funds raised by local businessmen. Upon it's completion, it was used as a post office, Masonic hall, and the Rochester Savings Bank. (RRP-54) [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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- 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. (RRP-28) [date is approximate] 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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- Rochester High School, located on the southeast corner of Fifth (University) and Wilcox Streets. The original building, facing Fourth Street, was built in 1899 and is commonly known as Avon School District #5 School House, the Old Rochester High School building, or Harrison building. This expansion was begun in 1916 and continued into the 1920s. The building currently serves as the Rochester Community School Administration Building. (RRP-220) [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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- 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. (RRP-275) [date is approximate] 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:
- Stoney Creek Community Church. 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:
- Mt. Morriah (aka Masonic Hill), site of the first masonic hall in Michigan. Addressed to Mrs. Nealey of Plymouth, 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.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- "This hotel built mid 1890s and doubled in size c. late 1890s. Located on east side of Bellevue Island. The luxury hotel of Lake Orion" 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
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- First Baptist Church, built in 1854, located at northwest corner of Walnut Boulevard and Fourth Street. In 1973, the congregation built a new church and this building was sold. (RRP-212) [date is approximate] 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:
- Postcard view of the Village of Stoney Creek. (BL-77) 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:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- View of Rochester from South Hill with Barkam's Mill. Addressed to Miss Mildred R. Taylor of Oakgrove, Michigan from A. J. Clark of Birmingham, Michigan. (RRP-7) 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:
- Residence of H. H. Bower (possibly not Rochester, 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.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills 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:
- Two siblings (Gerladine and Generene) pose for a photograph on the front porch of the family home with dolls and rocking chairs. Their last name is unknown. The postcard was addressed to Aunt Belle Jacobs. (BL-83) 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.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Driveway to Assembly 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.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
- 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:
- "South shore dock was on Heights Rd. near Grey Stone" 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
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- Clinton River State Park. Possibly Clinton River Park in Sterling Heights, Michigan or Bloomer Park in Rochester. Addressed to Mrs. F. J. Gluck of Attica, New York. (RRP-282) 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:
- Leader Dogs for the Blind (promotional postcard). Drawing of dog. Addressed to "Pin Pals" of Detroit, Michigan from Stanley Ernat 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:
- 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Promotional postcard depicting "Greasy Spoon Caf�." Addressed to Mr. R. H. Ransom 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.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- 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:
- Hand-colored postcard looking west down Third Street. Addressed to Mrs. Florence Jaite of Boston, Summit County, Ohio. (RRP-102) 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:
- Exterior view of 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
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- Color-tinted postcard image of an arched stone bridge on Belle Isle in Detroit. Many people in canoes, on the shore and the bridge. Description on back: Bridge, Belle Isle, Detroit. Mich. This scene represents one of the many bridges on Belle Isle. The main sport is canoeing and when Band Concerts are in progress during the summer month, hundreds of canoes can be seen on the different canals. Printed by C.T. American Art (A-2726). (circa 1920)
- Notes:
- 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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- "Simmons Pt. on left. 1893 School is tall building. Main Landing is in center with Lakeside Hotel in background. Large building on right may be an ice house" 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:
- Chapman Dam which supplied Western Knitting Mills. Addressed to Miss Mayme Bause of Detroit, Michigan from Roy E. Matteson. 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
- Description:
- Elks Lodge 2225, instituted April 30, 1961 and celebrated its Silver Anniversary in April 1986. This building was dedicated in 1967. (RRP-167) [date is approximate] 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 of woman with leader dog. 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:
- The Sign of the Black & White Cow at Van Hoosen Farm Store in Stoney Creek. This store was open until the early 1950s and offered baked goods, dairy products, and handicrafts. 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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- Color-tinted postcard image of large frozen fountain with trees in the foreground and a building in the background. Description on back, "1418--Ice Fountain, Washington Boulevard. One of the unique features of Detroit in winter is the famous ice fountain on Washington Boulevard. Several jets of water are allowed to play all winter, and the result is a massive berg of ice which sometimes reaches a height of nearly thirty feet and contains many tones of crystal. Pub Valentine-Souvenir, New York, NY. (circa 1920)
- Notes:
- 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
- Description:
- Great hall 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
- 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:
- Color-tinted postcard of street lined with mature trees, possibly maples, with sidewalks and residences. Trolley (DUR, Detroit Interurban) tracks visible in unpaved street. Pub Curt Teich /Sexichrome (six color) No. 34767. (circa 1915)
- Notes:
- 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
- Description:
- "Preston Island c.1920s-1930s. This island is next to sandbar." 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:
- "These cottages were at the end of Lookout Ln, off Algene. The building at the right edge of the picture, with the cupola, is the enclosure for the carousel on Park Island. This point is off the back side of the island. This picture probably dates to the 1920s" 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:
- Wood frame residence built by Dr. Rollin Sprague sometime in the mid-1800s and sold to the Daniel Curry family in 1884. In the 1920s it was donated by Fred M. Shinnick to be used as a community house. From 1933 to 1946 it was used as the Woodruff-Geiger Hospital, run by Dr. Robert A. Woodruff. In 1946, American Legion Homer Wing Post 172 bought the building and used it until moving to the location at 234 Walnut Boulevard in 1966. The home was torn down sometime in the 1960s. Also known as the Shinnick Community House or Shinnick’s Community House. Addressed to Miss Helen Wiltse of Elsie, Michigan. (RRP-160) see also RRP-161 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:
- Color-tinted postcard image of large two story brick building with Gothic features, also known as the Hill School. Image shows exterior metal fire escape on 2nd and 3rd floors and ivy climbing building. Bell tower on roof. Pub Curt Teich /Sexichrome (six color). (circa 1914)
- Notes:
- 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
- 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:
- Picnickers enjoying the outdoors at Rochester Municipal Park, formerly Avon Park, located between Ludlow Avenue, Woodward Avenue, North Main Street, and West Fifth Street (University). The swimming pool dam in the background was created in the Paint Creek just north of the Rochester Community House. It was demolished in the 1980s. (RRP-274) [date is approximate] 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:
- Oxford Bank Building on nw corner now (2012) museum. 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:
- First log house, located on East Third Street, was also the location of the first school in Rochester. The house picturered here was built in 1915 and has since been demolished. (RRP-116) see also P-260 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:
- Parke-Davis Biological Farm. Addressed to Mrs. E. G. Hall of Plymouth, 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:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Stoney Creek School on Washington Road. This two-room clapboard schoolhouse was built in 1848 and served Rochester's pioneer families. This facility was used continuously until the 1960s. 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:
- 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- West side of Main Street at Fourth Street. The First National Bank Building is on the right. Also visible is the Harvey J. Taylor building, also known as Case Hardware. The building was destroyed by fire in 1968. The fourth building from the right is the William Tienken building, built in 1916. The single-story brick building is the Simon Grube Cigar Factory building, which later became Avon Cleaners. The adjoining two-story brick building is the Charles H. Allen building, built in 1899. The large brick building with decorative cornice is the Morse Block, constructed in 1880. (RRP-75) [date is approximate] 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
- Description:
- Grace Cottage 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
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- Great hall gallery 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
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Great hall gallery 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
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Residential neighborhood on University Drive (Fifth Street), west of Main Street. The home in the foreground is the Stack House and the Dr. Rollin Sprague house is in the distance. (RRP-103) [date is approximate] 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Rochester's Annual Christmas Parade on Main Street. Views of Opera House and Masonic Buildings in background. (RRP-78) [date is approximate] 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Hand-colored postcard of the east side of Main Street showing the Rochester Opera House Building, which housed the First National Bank and Norton Pharmacy. Further down the block are McCreedy & Meyers and others. (RRP-63) [date is approximate] 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- "This card is dated 1911" 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Orion Township Public Library
- Description:
- The large brick building on the left with the balcony was built by merchant John V. Lambertson in 1868. Businesses in this building included G.C. Dennis Drugs & Stationery and E.J. Lambertson, who took over the business from his father. The next building on the right is another two-story brick building with a decorative cornice, built by businessman Louis Eugene Palmer in 1883. It housed H.H. Stalker, a shoe merchant and a barbershop. The single-story building to the right was also built by Palmer and was known as Palmer's Palace Rink, used for roller skating. By the 1890s, the front half of the building had been divided into storefronts. The two-story building to the right was also built by Palmer in 1896. Note the railing for horses in front of the stores. As of 2018, all of these buildings still exist, with the exception of the Lambertson building, which was razed in 1940 1940 to make way for the D&C Building. After D&C closed in 1993, it has been the site of numerous restaurants. Addressed to Miss Grace Griffen of Lenox, Michigan from Uncle Frank. (RRP-44) [date is approximate] 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Main at Fourth Street looking north. A Detroit United Railway (DUR) car is in the middle of Main Street. Addressed to Mrs. Thompson of Rochester, Michigan. (RRP-49) see also P-118 [date is approximate] 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:
- 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. Charlie Case is on the right and Bill Fangboner is on the left. (RRP-58) see also P-175 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:
- 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:
- University Drive (Fifth Street) looking west from Main Street into a residential neighborhood. (RRP-93) [date is approximate] 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.
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Color-tinted postcard image of Grand Circus Park area of downtown Detroit, including buildings surrounding park with statue, trees, and fountain. Cars and a bus on the streets and people on the sidewalks. Linen postcard. Description on back reads "Grand Circus Park is located in the heart of downtown Detroit, and is frequently called the semi-circle of splendor. In the very shadows of Detroit's loftiest buildings are lawns, forest, trees, and beautiful open spaces". Pub. # 6A-H1961 bottom right corner. Published by Union News Company /C.T. Art-Colortone Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / Curteich. (circa 1936)
- Notes:
- 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
- Description:
- Main Street and Fourth Street looking north. View of both the Opera House and Masonic Buildings on right. (RRP-76) see also RRP-79 [date is approximate] 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:
- West side of Main Street at Fourth Street. D&C Store, Inc., built in 1940. (RRP-68) [date is approximate] 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:
- 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:
- Picnickers enjoying the outdoors at Rochester Municipal Park, formerly Avon Park, located between Ludlow Avenue, Woodward Avenue, North Main Street, and West Fifth Street (University). The swimming pool dam in the background was created in the Paint Creek just north of the Rochester Community House. It was demolished in the 1980s. (RRP-271) see also RRP-272 [date is approximate] 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:
- 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. Postcard addressed to Mrs. Julius Shultz of Capac, Michigan from Lizettia Smith. (RRP-297) see also P-291 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:
- Residential neighborhood in Rochester. Date is approximated. 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:
- Grace Cottage 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:
- Northeast corner of Fourth and Main streets. The Masonic Block, which was built in 1899 and housed the Rochester Savings Bank, is on the right. (RRP-64) 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:
- Color-tinted postcard image of a tree-lined street at an intersection with residences in the background, a horse drawn wagon, and a woman on the sidewalk near a utility pole. Pub unknown. (Circa 1908)
- Notes:
- 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
- Description:
- "Lake Street on left, Andrews Street on right. Milner Cottage on right of large two story boathouse" 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
- Description:
- View looking north along Water Street. The Western Knitting Mills factory is on the left. The building immediately behind the factory was the original dormitory, with the two adjoining buildings added sometime later along Water Street. All three dormitories have since been demolished. 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. (BL-57) see also RRP-293 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:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Rochester High School, located on the southeast corner of Fifth (University) and Wilcox Streets. The original building, facing Fourth Street, was built in 1899 and is commonly known as Avon School District #5 School House, the Old Rochester High School building, or Harrison building. This expansion was begun in 1916 and continued into the 1920s. The building currently serves as the Rochester Community School Administration Building. Addressed to Mrs. Wm. Evans of Gaylord, Michigan from Clara. (RRP-217) 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 of a postcard depicting the east side of Main Street near Fourth Street. The Rochester Opera House is in the center of the postcard. (P-292) [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