TitleSilver Beach Attractions Datec. 1920 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionA panorama showing four of the midway structures. Well dressed visitors are crowded onto the walkwa... View Details
Title1898 Toboggan Slide -- view from the pier Datec. 1898 SubjectSaint Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionThe toboggan slide gave a fast ride into the waters of the lake. View Details
TitleAerial View -- 1953 Datec. 1953 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionAn aerial view showing the roller coaster, pavilion, and other buildings remaining in the early 1950... View Details
TitleParking Area and Roller Coaster Datec. 1959 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionA view of the roller coaster with cars parked in front of it. Times are changing. View Details
TitleBathing near the Boardwalk at Silver Beach Datec. 1907 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionGentlemen in their suits, ladies in dresses and summery hats enjoy the beach and the midway, while b... View Details
TitleInterview with Michigan Supreme Court Justice James L. Ryan Date1991 SubjectMichigan Supreme Court DescriptionInterview conducted by Roger F. Lane for the Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society. Justice Rya... View Details
TitleDeLand's History of Jackson County, Michigan Date1903 SubjectJackson County (Mich.)--History DescriptionDe Land's history of Jackson County, Michigan; embracing a concise review of its early settlement, i... View Details
TitleBronson Hall, site of original convention Date0 SubjectJackson (Mich.)--History DescriptionPhoto of Bronson Hall, site of original Republican convention in 1854. View Details
TitleHibbard House Date0 SubjectJackson (Mich.)--History DescriptionPhoto of Hibbard House. View Details
TitleCollection of Tickets from Silver Beach Amusement Park Attractions Datec. 1900 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionTicket #1 (pink) is good for one ride on the LINDY LOOP. price is 20 cents, by the Silver Beach Amus... View Details
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 012-013 Date1976 SubjectArchitecture, Domestic -- Michigan -- Bloomfield Township DescriptionTWO GOVERNORS, SENATORS, A CABINET MEMBER
In 1846, the Michigan State Legislature decided to look
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TitleJames DeFrancis Date1986 SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Upton Family DescriptionStudio portrait of James DeFrancis (1943 - 1999). He is a great great grandson of William and Sarah ... View Details
TitleSt. John's Lutheran Church Date1969 SubjectSt. John's Lutheran Church (Grand Haven, Mich.) DescriptionFounded in 1865, the first St. John’s Lutheran Church was built two years later on the northw... View Details
TitleJones, Hamilton Date1850 SubjectJones, Hamilton, 1807-1888 DescriptionHamilton Jones built a steam mill in Grand Haven on the Grand River near the west end of Fulton Stre... View Details
TitleJohn Green, Jr. and Ida Belle (Smith) Date1907 Subjectportraits--Green, John, Jr. and Smith, Ida Belle DescriptionThis wedding portrait was taken in 1907. Seated L-R are Ida Belle (Smith)and John Green Jr. Standing... View Details
TitleJefferson Beach Amusement Park Aerial View Datec.1925 SubjectAmusement Parks--St. Clair Shores, MI--Jefferson Beach Amusement Park DescriptionThis aerial view postcard of Jefferson Beach Amusement Park showed the roller coaster (the longest i... View Details
TitleJefferson Beach Amusement Park Coliseum Date1930 SubjectAmusement Parks--St. Clair Shores, MI--Jefferson Beach Amusement Park DescriptionGeorge Haas, local St. Clair Shores resident, was the architect of Jefferson Beach Amusement Park. T... View Details
TitleBenjamin Couchez Farm Date1926 SubjectFarms--St. Clair Shores, MI--Couchez, Benjamin DescriptionThe Benjamin Couchez farm was located at Jefferson Avenue and Benjamin Street. The Interurban track... View Details
TitleB'nai Israel's Temple - Congregation of Moses Date1965 SubjectReligious Institutions Kalamazoo Michigan DescriptionB/W negative of the exterior facade of 0B'nai Israel's Temple, later the Congregation of Moses locat... View Details
TitleSilver Beach Advertising Card Datec. 1900 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionPage 1 (front) shows a view of the midway and beach as seen from the pier, with a cpation "Silver Be... View Details
TitleOttawa County Jail and Court House Date1960 SubjectCourthouses -- Michigan -- Ottawa County DescriptionBlack and white photo of the Ottawa County Courthouse (left) and Jail (right), built in 1894 and 189... View Details
TitleOttawa County Jail Date1961 SubjectJails -- Michigan -- Ottawa County DescriptionBlack and white photo of the Ottawa County Jail on the northeast corner of Franklin and Fourth Stree... View Details
TitleOttawa County Building, Aerial View Date1965 SubjectCourthouses -- Michigan -- Ottawa County DescriptionBlack and white aerial photo, looking south, of the Ottawa County Building with the courthouse and j... View Details
TitleOttawa County Building Demolition and Construction Date1965 SubjectCourthouses -- Michigan -- Ottawa County DescriptionPhoto of the 1965 Ottawa County Building, looking to the southwest, with demolition in progress on t... View Details
Title1890's Midway Scene -- Lunchroom on the Boardwalk Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach Boardwalk DescriptionView of Silver Beach Midway and board walk showing lunchroom and other shops and attractions. View Details
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