Town and City Scenes--B, Miscellaneous

Black and white photograph from souvenir folder of Big Rapids, published in approximately 1907, depicting the home of Calvin W. Doe in Big Rapids, Michigan. Trained in cabinet making, Doe moved from Maine to Big Rapids in 1870, where he continued working as a cabinet maker until being bequeathed a large fortune from a millionaire relative in California. In 1900 he opened a broom factory, and in 1904 he retired from all business practices. Doe was elected mayor of Big Rapids in both 1904 and 1906, serving two terms.

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 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 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 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 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 home of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Oleson in Big Rapids, Michigan. O. M. Oleson was a partner with J. C. Jenson in a dry goods store, J. C. Jenson Co., from 1894 until his death in 1899.

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 home of William Batson in Big Rapids, Michigan. Batson was one of the directors of the Big Rapids Savings Bank.

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

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

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

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