Town and City Scenes--B, Miscellaneous

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 home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Morris in Big Rapids, Michigan. E. C. Morris established a dry goods and clothing store, later being joined by A. Amos Crane under the name Morris Crane. In 1901, he assumed the role of president of the newly formed Citizens State Bank. Morris died in 1903.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Mercy Hospital (now Mecosta County Medical Center) and grounds in Big Rapids, Michigan. Mercy Hospital was founded in 1879 by Sister Mary Joseph Lynch of the Sisters Of Mercy. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1882. The building in the image was built in 1883, near the present-day Mecosta County fairgrounds, but also succumbed to fire in 1908. The hospital originally served primarily men brough to Big Rapids by the timber boom, but quickly expanded to include a wing for women.

Black and white postcard from circa 1900-1910 depicting a landscape view of Barryton, Michigan from the south.

Black and white postcard from circa 1900-1910 depicting Main Street in Barryton, Michigan, looking east.

Color postcard from approximately 1909 depicting Front Street in Buchanan, Michigan.

Black and white postcard from circa 1900-1910 depicting Main Street in Barryton, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the home of A. Amos Crane in Big Rapids, Michigan. Crane was partner with E. C. Morris in the popular and successful dry goods and clothing store Morris Crane on Michigan Avenue, which was established by Morris in 1884, and which Crane joined in 1891. After E. C. Morris's death in 1903, Crane took over the management of the store.

Black and white photograph of the business section of Bangor, Michigan, from approximately 1925

Black and white photograph from circa 1913-1923 of Ferry Street, standing northeast of the intersection with Main Street, looking southwest. The building on the corner on the right is the current Journal Era building.

Black and white photograph from circa 1930-1939 of Front Street, looking east from just west of Oak Street, in Buchanan, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from circa 1916-1925 of West Ferry Street, looking northeast, in Berrien Springs, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the interior of Stillwell's Bazaar, a department store in Big Rapids, Michigan, owned and managed by W. M. Stillwell from 1899 into the the early 20th Century.

Black and white photograph from circa 1925-1930 depicting Lake Street in Bridgman, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from approximately 1905 depicting Monroe Street in Bangor, Michigan, looking east.

Black and white postcard from approximately 1908 of the Kalamazoo and South Haven Railroad tracks and the crossing at Kalamazoo Street in Bloomingdale, Michigan.

Color postcard from approximately 1911 of Michigan Avenue, looking south from Maple Street, in Big Rapids, Michigan. The building on the corner one the left is the Nisbett Block. On the right is the Fairman Block, which housed Stillwell's Bazaar.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting a newlu built dam (probably Rogers Dam) on the Muskegon River, just outside of Big Rapids, Michigan. The dam was opened in 1906 by the Grand Rapids-Muskegon Power Co. (now Consumers Energy Company).

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the home of Charles P. Judson in Big Rapids, Michigan. Judson, born in 1861 near Schoolcraft (Mich.), moved to Big Rapids in 1882, partnering with his brother-in-law to form Cole Judson, a store selling primarily hardware and mill supplies. In 1886, Judson went into business by himself, opening a hardware store in the Fairman Block, and later purchasing and moving into the Judson Block on Michigan Avenue. He was married to Jessie M. Fairman in 1886 in Big Rapids.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the First Ward school building in Big Rapids, Michigan. The First Ward School was established in 1859 and was the first school in Big Rapids.

Black and white postcard from approximately 1910 depicting a scene on Wild Fowl Bay in Bay Port, Michigan.

Black and white postcard from circa 1903-1910 of Chestnut Street in Bloomingdale, Michigan.

Black and white reproduction postcard of late 1890s Boyne City, Michigan, looking down Water Street.

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the Presbyterian Church in Big Rapids, Michigan. The church building was remodeled in 1906.

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 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 Maple Street Bridge, which crosses over the Muskegon River in Big Rapids, Michigan.

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.

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.

Black and white postcard from approximately 1908 depicting Main Street in Barryton, Michigan.

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

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 of an aerial view of Balwin, Michigan and surrounding lakes from 1922.

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

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.