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First Baptist Church, Lansing
TitleFirst Baptist Church, Lansing
Datec. 1859
SubjectChurches
DescriptionPhotograph of First Baptist Church, Lansing. Located at Capitol Avenue and Ionia Street. Horse-drawn...
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City Bookstore, Lansing
TitleCity Bookstore, Lansing
Date1862
SubjectBuildings--Lansing, Mich.
DescriptionPhotograph of City Bookstore in Lansing, Michigan. Located on SE corner of Washington and Michigan A...
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Businesses horses and carts, 100 Block South Washington, Lansing
TitleBusinesses horses and carts, 100 Block South Washington, Lansing
DateUnknown
SubjectBuildings--Lansing, Mich.
DescriptionPhotograph of stores purveying tobacco and sewing machines in Lansing, Michigan. Located in 100 bloc...
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Pioneer day parade, Lansing
TitlePioneer day parade, Lansing
Datec. 1914
SubjectParades
DescriptionPhoto of a log cabin on a horse drawn cart during the pioneer day celebration in Lansing sometime be...
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Wedding Carriage, Lansing
TitleWedding Carriage, Lansing
DateUnknown
SubjectWeddings
DescriptionPhoto of a horse-drawn carriage bedecked with flowers suggesting a wedding party, Lansing.
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Franklin Avenue Covered Bridge, Looking West, Lansing
TitleFranklin Avenue Covered Bridge, Looking West, Lansing
Datec. 1870
SubjectBridges Michigan Lansing
DescriptionPhotograph of Franklin Avenue Covered Bridge over the Grand River. Erected 1867, swept away in sprin...
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Franklin Avenue Covered Bridge, Looking East, Lansing
TitleFranklin Avenue Covered Bridge, Looking East, Lansing
Datec. 1870
SubjectBridges Michigan Lansing
DescriptionPhotograph of Franklin Avenue Bridge over the Grand River. Looking east. Erected 1867, swept away in...
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Michigan Avenue Iron Bridge from Upriver, Lansing
TitleMichigan Avenue Iron Bridge from Upriver, Lansing
Datec. 1875
SubjectBridges Michigan Lansing
DescriptionPhotograph of Michigan Avenue iron bridge over Grand River, Lansing. View of bridge from upriver. Ho...
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Benton House, Lansing
TitleBenton House, Lansing
DateUnknown
SubjectHotels
DescriptionPhotograph of Benton House, Lansing, with horse drawn carriage passing. Built by Bush, Thomas & Lee,...
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Print of Lansing House, Lansing
TitlePrint of Lansing House, Lansing
DateUnknown
SubjectHotels
DescriptionPhotograph of engraving of Lansing House, Lansing. Built in 1848, burned in 1861. Located at corner ...
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Print of Lansing House with inscription, Lansing
TitlePrint of Lansing House with inscription, Lansing
DateUnknown
SubjectHotels
DescriptionPhotograph of a print with notes on it of the Lansing House, Lansing. Built in 1848, burned in 1861....
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State Capitol During Construction, From Washington Avenue, Lansing
TitleState Capitol During Construction, From Washington Avenue, Lansing
Datec. 1875
SubjectState capitol (Lansing, MI)
DescriptionPhotograph of State Capitol during construction, Lansing. Taken from Washington Avenue at Michigan A...
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View of Franklin Street Looking West over Grand River, Lansing
TitleView of Franklin Street Looking West over Grand River, Lansing
DateUnknown
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of view on Franklin Street, later named Grand River Street, looking west over Grand River...
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View of Michigan Avenue East of the Bridge, Lansing
TitleView of Michigan Avenue East of the Bridge, Lansing
DateUnknown
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of view of Michigan Avenue east of the bridge over the Grand River, Lansing. The scene sh...
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View of South Side of 100 Block East Michigan, Lansing
TitleView of South Side of 100 Block East Michigan, Lansing
DateUnknown
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of view of south side of 100 block of East Michigan Avenue, Lansing. Admiral Dewey, in th...
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View of North Side, 100 Block East Michigan, Lansing
TitleView of North Side, 100 Block East Michigan, Lansing
Date1900
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of north side of 100 block, East Michigan Avenue, Lansing. Admiral Dewey Day in Lansing. ...
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View of East Michigan, 200 Block, Lansing
TitleView of East Michigan, 200 Block, Lansing
DateUnknown
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of 200 block of East Michigan, Lansing.
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View of North Washington with horses and carts, 200 block, Lansing
TitleView of North Washington with horses and carts, 200 block, Lansing
Date1909
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of view of North Washington, 200 block, Lansing. There are horses and carts present.
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View at Michigan and Washington Avenues Looking North, Lansing
TitleView at Michigan and Washington Avenues Looking North, Lansing
Datec. 1900
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of view at Michigan and Washington Avenues, looking North, Lansing. The scene shows a hor...
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View of South Washington with horses and carts, 100 Block, Lansing
TitleView of South Washington with horses and carts, 100 Block, Lansing
Datec. 1870
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of view of South Washington Avenue, 100 block, Lansing. The edge of the developed area is...
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View of South Washington Avenue, 100 block, Lansing
TitleView of South Washington Avenue, 100 block, Lansing
Datec. 1870
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of view of South Washington, 100 block, west side, Lansing. Numerous horse drawn carriage...
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View of Michigan and Washington Avenues, Southwest corner, Lansing
TitleView of Michigan and Washington Avenues, Southwest corner, Lansing
Datec. 1910
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of South Washington, 100 block, west side, Lansing. The Prudden Building, built around 19...
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View of Corner of Michigan and Washington Avenue, Lansing
TitleView of Corner of Michigan and Washington Avenue, Lansing
Date1875
SubjectStreets
DescriptionPhotograph of corner of Michigan and Washington Avenues, Lansing.
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Harrlands: The Harr Farm
TitleHarrlands: The Harr Farm
Datec. 1870
SubjectAgriculture
DescriptionPhotograph of the Harr farm. At this time it was the end of the road. That road was Coon Hill Road.
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Man sitting in horse-drawn vehicle at the 1909 Glidden Tour
TitleMan sitting in horse-drawn vehicle at the 1909 Glidden Tour
Date1909-07
SubjectGlidden Tour (1909 : Detroit, Mich.)
Description4.75x6.75 black and white photograph of man sitting in a horse-drawn vehicle. Caption on photo back:...
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