Town and City Scenes--B, Miscellaneous

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting an aerial view of part of the Ward Bros. factory in Big Rapids, Michigan. Included in this image are the offices, mills, and lumber yards. Ward Bros. started out running a saw mill and dimension factory in 1895, and began manufacturing maple and beech flooring in 1902. The factory in the image was built in 1905. Ward Bros. also operated a saw mill and retail coal and lumber yarn, both of which are shown in this image.

Black and white reproduction postcard of a circa 1895-1910 postcard depicting a trail along Pine Lake, southeast of Boyne City, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Michigan state fish hatchery, located in Paris, Michigan, near Big Rapids, Michigan. The fish hatchery was the second fish rearing site established by the state of Michigan. It was established in 1881 on the Muskegon River.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Phelps Free Public Library, on the corner of Elm and Stewart Avenues in Big Rapids, Michigan. The library (including grounds, building and books) was bequeathed by Harriet C. Phelps in the late 1890s. The building, built in 1885, would later be used as the City Library, and then the Mecosta County Historical Museum.

Black and white aerial photograph of Lake Charlevoix and Boyne City, Michigan from 1927. The large street in the center (third from the left) is Water Street.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Upper Dam or Tioga Co. Dam in Big Rapids, Michigan. Built in 1866, it was originally constructed to suit logging purposes, raising the water behind it allowing for sorting of logs, serving this purpose until 1907. In 1889, it was first used to generate electicity. The dam was washed out in 1912.

Tinted postcard from approximately 1910 depicting Main Street in Belleville, Michigan, looking west.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Judson Block on the 100 Block of Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids, Michigan. Charles P. Judson purchased the Judson Block in 1903, when his hardware business had outgrown its location in the Fairman Block right next door. The building was constructed in 1882.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Luce-Redmond Chair Co. factory in Big Rapids, Michigan. The company was founded in 1903, and produced primarily parlor suits, rockers, and office, desk and dining chairs. In three years, it had become the largest employer in Big Rapids.

Black and white photograph from circa 1940-1949 depicting Lake Street looking east at the intersection with Maple Street in Bridgman, Michigan. Knaak's Drugstore is on the right under the "Rexall Drugs" sign.

Tinted postcard from approximately 1909 depicting a street scene in Bridgman, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Citizens State Bank building in Big Rapids, Michigan. The bank was formed in 1901, replacing the privately-owned Citizens Bank.

Black and white photograph of a street scene with storefronts in Bangor, Michigan.

Tinted postcard from approximately 1907 depicting a scene on the Battle Creek River, near Bellevue, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the First Methodist Episcopal Church. The church was built in 1906, designed by the Detroit architect W. E. N. Hunter. It is currently the First United Methodist Church.

Black and white postcard from approximately 1913 depicting a view of the Battle Creek River in Bellevue, Michigan.

Black and white postcard from circa 1933-1940 depicting Sophie Street (also known as Main Street) in Bessemer, Michigan, looking south from E. Mary Street. At the end of Sophie Street can be seen the distinctive City Hall, built in the mid-1930s and designed by local, self-taught architect, Albert Nelson.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the home of Edwin J. Marsh and his wife Alma Burr, located on the corner of Woodward and Division Streets in Big Rapids. Michigan. Marsh was a lawyer and real estate dealer in Big Rapids.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting Michigan Avenue looking north from Maple Street in downtown Big Rapids, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the home of Frederick E. Hood. Hood was partner in the manufacturing firm Hood Wright, which was established in 1895 and produced wood veneers and panels.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Ward Bros. flooring mill in Big Rapids, Michigan. Ward Bros. started out running a saw mill and dimension factory in 1895, and began manufacturing maple and beech flooring in 1902. The factory in the image was built in 1905. Ward Bros. also operated a saw mill and retail coal and lumber yarn.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Ferris Institute building in Big Rapids, Michigan.The building, known later as "Old Main," was on the corner of Oak and Ives Streets. In 1894, Ferris Industrial School moved into the building, changing its name to Ferris Institute in 1898. Ferris Institute would later become what is now Ferris State University. The building was destroyed by fire in 1950.

Black and white photograph from approximately 1925 depicting Monroe Street in Bangor, Michigan, looking west.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting Michigan Avenue, looking south from the intersection with Linden Street, in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Mecosta County courthouse and grounds in Big Rapids, Michigan. The courthouse was built in 1886, following a two-year "courthouse tax" approved by voters. It was replaced in 1970.

Black and white postcard from circa 1907-1910 of Kalamazoo Street in Bloomingdale, Michigan. The tracks and and some railcars of the Kalamazoo and South Haven Railroad can be seen on the left.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the home of George A. Wright, a vice president and original officer of The Citizens State Bank, established in 1901 in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from circa 1941-1943 of storefronts, including Knaak's Drugstore and the Bridgman Theater, on Lake Street in Bridgman, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Hanchett Swage Works factory on North State Street. John Hanchett invented a hand swage for band saws in 1889 and founded Hanchett Manufacturing, which still manufactures sawfiling machines and tools. The lumber boom in Big Rapids in the late 19th Century also meant a boom in the manufacturing and supplying of parts and equipment for mills in the area.

Black and white postcard from circa 1900-1910 depicting a street scene in Bath, Michigan.

Black and white reproduction postcard of a circa 1895-1910 postcard depicting Lake Street, looking north from Water Street in Boyne City, Michigan.

Black and white reproduction postcard of a circa 1910-1920 postcard depicting a view of Water Street, looking east, in Boyne City, Michigan. The brick building on the right in the image is The Wolverine Inn (now the Wolverine-Dilworth Inn), built in 1911.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the home of William P. Almroth, owner of a department store (named W. P. Almroth and opened in 1905) in the Fairman Block in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Mecosta County Jail building in Big Rapids, Michigan. This Queen Anne style building was used as the jail and sheriff's residence from 1893-1965.

Black and white reproduction postcard depicting an elevated view of Boyne City, Michigan, taken from docks on Lake Charlevoix. The original image and postcard is from circa 1895-1910

Black and white photograph from approximately 1907 depicting men working on buildings in rural Bruce Crossing, Michigan.

Black and white reproduction postcard of a circa 1895-1910 postcard depicting the Park Street bridge, looking south towards Water Street in Boyne City, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the home of LeRoy Will in Big Rapids Michigan. Will was a cashier at Big Rapids Savings Bank.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting Stewart Avenue, looking south from the intersection with Maple Street in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Muskegon River, taken from the then Pere Marquette Railway Bridge.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the home of William Hoit in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Black and white postcard from circa 1930-1939 of an aerial view of Bessemer, Michigan, taken from First Bluff. The baseball field in the foreground is Massie Field, and a shafthouse and other mining buildings can be seen on the distant bluffs. The Gogebic range is rich with iron, and iron mines dotted the area from the late 19th to mid 20th Centuries.