Town and City Scenes--Jackson

Color postcard from circa 1911-1912 showing a bird's-eye view of Jackson, Michigan, looking north towards the Michigan State Prison. The prison was opened in 1839 and was the first in Michigan. The prison was essentially the center of the city until 1924, when a new facility was built north of the city.

Black and white photograph of the Cascades Falls in Sparks County Park, Jackson, Michigan. The 500 ft. long fountain opened in 1932 on the 465-acre park created by William Sparks, which was eventually donated to the city.

Color postcard from circa 1911-1912 showing First Street, looking north from Franklin Street in Jackson, Michigan.

Color postcard showing an aerial view of the Cascades Falls in Sparks County Park, Jackson, Michigan. The 500 ft. long fountain opened in 1932 on the 465-acre park created by William Sparks, which was eventually donated to the city.

Color postcard from 1910 showing the stone marking the 1854 birthplace of the Republican Party ("Under the Oaks...") in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white photograph of the Cascades Falls in Sparks County Park, Jackson, Michigan. The 500 ft. long fountain opened in 1932 on the 465-acre park created by William Sparks, which was eventually donated to the city.

Black and white image of the interior of the Michigan Central Railroad mechanics shops in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white image of the United States Government Building in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Color postcard from circa 1910-1911 showing the corner of Michigan Avenue and Jackson Street in Jackson, Michigan.

Color postcard from circa 1914-1915 showing Michigan Avenue, looking east from Jackson Street, in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white image showing different views around Wolf Lake near Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Color postcard showing the view down the Cascades Falls in Sparks County Park, Jackson, Michigan. The 500 ft. long fountain opened in 1932 on the 465-acre park created by William Sparks, which was eventually donated to the city.

Black and white image of the First United Methodist Church building (built in 1867 and replaced in 1921) in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white image of the Jackson, Michigan City Water Works facilities. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white stereograph showing Mechanic Street, looking south, in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white photograph on cardboard of "Under the Oaks" - the birthplace of the Republican Party - in Jackson, Michigan. The card is printed with the following description: "Birth Place of the Republican Party, July 6, 1854. The view is on Second St., looking north from Franklin St. The identical location, where the house stands on the corner at the left, is where the convention was held which gave birth ot the party which has held the reins of government of the United States over thirty-six years."

Color postcard from circa 1910-1912 showing Michigan Avenue, looking west from Francis Street, in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white photograph showing a bird's-eye view down Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white street scene down Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Color postcard showing the Cascades Falls in Sparks County Park, Jackson, Michigan. The 500 ft. long fountain opened in 1932 on the 465-acre park created by William Sparks, which was eventually donated to the city.

Black and white image of the First Congregational Church building (built in 1850) in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white image of the First Baptist Church in Jackson, Michigan. The church was established in 1839, and this building was built in 1872. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Color postcard showing Michigan Avenue illuminated at night, in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white image of two different homes in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white image of the Elks Temple in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white image of the S. H. Knox Co. five-and-dime store in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Color postcard showing the Elks Temple, Post Office and the Athenaeum opera house on Mechanic Street, in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white bird's-eye view down Michigan Avenue during the Maccabee Day parade in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white street scene down Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white image of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church buildings in Jackson, Michigan. The church was built in 1853. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Color postcard from 1914 of the Milwaukee Street bridge crossing the Grand River in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white image of the location of the founding of the Republican Party in 1854 ("...Under the Oaks...") in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white image of the Porter residence in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white photograph of a portion of the Cascades Falls in Sparks County Park, Jackson, Michigan. The 500 ft. long fountain opened in 1932 on the 465-acre park created by William Sparks, which was eventually donated to the city.

Color postcard showing Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white image of West Side High School in Jackson, Michigan. In 1908, it merged with East Side High School to form Jackson High School. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white image of the Peoples National Bank building in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white postcard from circa 1922- 1925 showign Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan.

Color postcard from circa 1907-1913 showing Michigan Avenue, looking east from Blackstone Street, in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white image of the Michigan Central Railroad mechanics shops in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white print showing a turn-of-the-century stret scene along Michigan Avenue in Jackson, Michigan.

Black and white image showing the Michigan Central Railroad station in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white image of the dining room and maintenance shops of the Michigan State Prison in Jackson, Michigan. The prison was opened in 1839 and was the first in Michigan. The prison was essentially the center of the city until 1924, when a new facility was built north of the city. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."

Black and white image of the Jackson City Bank in Jackson, Michigan. From the souvenir book "Views of Jackson and Vicinity."