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Martha and Lewis Kleino, outdoors
TitleMartha and Lewis Kleino, outdoors
Datec.1922
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Kleino Family
DescriptionMartha Rewoldt Kleino (b. 1880) stands next to her husband, Lewis Kleino (b. 1875) outdoors on the K...
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Ahrens homestead and family
TitleAhrens homestead and family
Datec.1908
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Ahrens Family
DescriptionAhrens farmhouse, Clinton River Rd., west of Hayes Rd. Family lines up in front. From left: First th...
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Piling split wood at the Kleino Farm
TitlePiling split wood at the Kleino Farm
Datec.1920
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Kleino Family
DescriptionKleino family members pile wood out behind the Kleino farmhouse on Kleino Rd., north of Utica Rd. Ba...
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Haff Farmhouse 1978
TitleHaff Farmhouse 1978
Date1978-9-24
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--Haff Farm
DescriptionHaff Farmhouse, Dequindre Road, south of M-59. Summer view from the road showing mailbox, station wa...
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Haff Barn and field
TitleHaff Barn and field
Date1983-4
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--Haff Farm
DescriptionHaff red barn, outbuildings, and field with remains of last year's crop.
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Hulda Kleino and children
TitleHulda Kleino and children
Datec.1942
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Kleino Family
DescriptionHulda Sieger Kleino (1914 - 1981) holds Lonnie, while Duane (b. 1937) and Audrey (1936 - 1998) share...
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Young women of the Ahrens Family
TitleYoung women of the Ahrens Family
Datec.1905
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Ahrens Family
DescriptionSeven young women dressed in white pose near the front porch of an unidentified home. Back: Edith Bo...
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Haff Farmhouse 1983
TitleHaff Farmhouse 1983
Date1983-4
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--Haff Farm
DescriptionHaff farmhouse in the Spring. Close-up of house on Dequindre Road south of M-59.
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Kleino homestead
TitleKleino homestead
Date1920-1940
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--Kleino Farm
DescriptionView of the Kleino farmhouse and barns, looking east. 905 Kleino Rd., north of Utica Rd.
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Lewis and Martha Kleino and their 5 adult children
TitleLewis and Martha Kleino and their 5 adult children
Datec.1938
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Kleino Family
DescriptionLewis Kleino (b. 1875) and Martha Rewoldt Kleino (b. 1880) and their children: Elmor Kleino (1904 - ...
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Ahrens siblings and other young adults
TitleAhrens siblings and other young adults
Datec.1905
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Ahrens Family
DescriptionGroup of seven teenagers posing outdoors, boys wear boutonnieres and hats, girls wear corsages. Seat...
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Irene Friedhoff, Maple Grove school teacher
TitleIrene Friedhoff, Maple Grove school teacher
Datec.1920
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--MapleGrove School.
DescriptionIrene Friedhoff stands outside of MapleGrove School, wearing white blouse and dark skirt. School was...
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Mary Harloff Kleino
TitleMary Harloff Kleino
Datec.1890
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Kleino Family
DescriptionStudio portrait (head and shoulders) of Mary Harloff Kleino (b. 1833), wife of Christopher Kleino. T...
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John Doebler House and Barn
TitleJohn Doebler House and Barn
Datec. 1915
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Doebler Farm
DescriptionJohn Doebler (1860 - 1930) and Martha Schulz Doebler (1862 - 1947) built this house on Canal Road, w...
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Ahrens Four Generations
TitleAhrens Four Generations
Date1938
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Ahrens Family
DescriptionFamily group poses in front of house in summer. Seated: Charles Ahrens (1857 - 1943) and Louise Arft...
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Marjorie DeFrancis
TitleMarjorie DeFrancis
Date1982
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Upton Family
DescriptionMarjorie DeFrancis color studio portrait. She is the great granddaughter of William and Sarah Upton....
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Schulz Farmhouse
TitleSchulz Farmhouse
Datec.1900
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Schulz Farm
DescriptionThis white, square shaped home with a hip roof was built by Arthur Schulz, the brother of Martha Sch...
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Chopping the corn, 1932
TitleChopping the corn, 1932
Date1932
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Pruehs Farm
DescriptionErnest Pruehs (1892 - 1987) uses the Dick's Blizzard Chopper and an electric motor to fill the silos...
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Pioneer Cab Company
TitlePioneer Cab Company
Date1969
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Businesses
DescriptionView of small white wooden frame building located at 34799 Van Dyke Ave., office of Pioneer Cab Comp...
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George Upton farm, former summer kitchen
TitleGeorge Upton farm, former summer kitchen
Date1979
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--George Upton Farm
DescriptionView of exterior of outbuilding, painted red with white trim. A wheelbarrow is propped against the s...
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Pruehs house, barn, and silo
TitlePruehs house, barn, and silo
Date1983-05
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Pruehs Farm
DescriptionPruehs farm, southwest corner of Dodge Park Rd. at 16 Mile Rd. Shows large barn, some outbuildings, ...
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Our Lady of Czestochowa convent
TitleOur Lady of Czestochowa convent
Datec.1980
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Our Lady of Czestochowa Church
DescriptionFarmhouse located on the south side of 18 Mile Rd. between Dequindre Rd. and Ryan Rd., being used as...
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Ahrens extended family in front of their house
TitleAhrens extended family in front of their house
Datec. 1907
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Ahrens Family
DescriptionThe Ahrens family in front of their home on Clinton River Rd. west of Hayes Rd. From left: Carl Ahre...
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St. Basil, construction
TitleSt. Basil, construction
Date1968-04
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--St. Basil the Great Byzantine Catholic Church
DescriptionExterior view of construction of main frame of building and spire. Four workmen are seen. Church is ...
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St. Basil, interior
TitleSt. Basil, interior
Date1970-06-06
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--St. Basil the Great Byzantine Catholic Church
DescriptionLooking down main aisle toward altar, approximately fifteen rows of wooden pews are seen. St. Basil ...
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