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Wedding Altar in Kleino home
TitleWedding Altar in Kleino home
Datec.1932
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Kleino Family
DescriptionWedding altar set up inside the Kleino home for the wedding of Marion Kleino and Norman Reindel. Alt...
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Winter sledding
TitleWinter sledding
Datec. 1917
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Kleino Family
DescriptionLilly Couser (1883 - 1973) and Kleino children sit on a snow sled with a horse posed in front as if ...
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Louise Arft and Charles Ahrens, wedding portrait
TitleLouise Arft and Charles Ahrens, wedding portrait
Date1885-5
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Ahrens Family
DescriptionFull length studio portrait of Louise Arft (1866 - 1951) and Charles Ahrens (1857 - 1943). Louise we...
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Charles and Louise Ahrens and family, outdoors
TitleCharles and Louise Ahrens and family, outdoors
Datec. 1905
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Ahrens Family
DescriptionFamily poses outdoors. A building is behind them in the distance. Taken in winter or early spring. F...
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George Upton House, winter
TitleGeorge Upton House, winter
Datec.1960
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--(George) Upton Farm
DescriptionWinter view of front of house. Snow on ground. House well-maintained. Clinton River Road, west of Sc...
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Rats at the soda fountain
TitleRats at the soda fountain
Date1945-04
SubjectSoda fountains.
DescriptionAdvertising.Two rats drinking from a soda fountain spigot. Unidentified location. Client: A & B Exte...
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Nobil Shoe Store display
TitleNobil Shoe Store display
Date1944-02-26
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Window display of women's shoes and purses at Nobil Shoe Store, 201 South Burdick. Clie...
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Window display of men
TitleWindow display of men's accessories
Date1939-02-10
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Window display featuring belts and suspenders at Kooi-Knapper Company, 128-130 N. Burdi...
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Kalamazoo Pant Company window display
TitleKalamazoo Pant Company window display
Date1964-08-13
SubjectBoy's clothing -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Window ""Back to School"" display at Jud Knappers Boy's Store, 143 North Burdick, featu...
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Display of Shakespeare Dopey fishing lures
TitleDisplay of Shakespeare Dopey fishing lures
Date1947-03-11
SubjectFishing lures
DescriptionAdvertising. Shakespeare Dopey fishing lures box display, featuring Gets ‘Em All—Big or...
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Display of post-war packaging
TitleDisplay of post-war packaging
Date1944-02-01
SubjectDisplay of merchandise
DescriptionAdvertising. Shelf display highlighting post-War packaging for various products, including Bordenâ...
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Bus with advertising sign - WKMI Radio
TitleBus with advertising sign - WKMI Radio
Date1957-07
SubjectRadio stations -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Photo of bus with advertising sign. ""WKMI 1360 KC, Music, Sports, News."" Client: Ray ...
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Bus with advertising sign - Carling Black Label Beer
TitleBus with advertising sign - Carling Black Label Beer
Date1957-07
SubjectRay Vickerstaff Advertising Company -- Toledo (OH)
DescriptionAdvertising. Photo of bus with advertising sign, Carling Black Label Beer. Client: Ray Vickerstaff A...
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Exhibit for frozen food boxes
TitleExhibit for frozen food boxes
Date1945-05-21
SubjectSutherland Paper Company -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Exhibit for Sutherland Paper Company features ""Space Saver Locker Box"" and ""Space Sa...
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Kindy Optical storefront
TitleKindy Optical storefront
Date1945-07-30
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Exterior of Kindy Optical Store at 323 S. Burdick includes neon sign and partial facade...
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Lady America product display window
TitleLady America product display window
Date1949-10-17
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Lady America Home Products display in store window, Stanwood's Appliance Store, 143 S. ...
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Using locker box to preserve food
TitleUsing locker box to preserve food
Date1945-01-03
SubjectFood containers
DescriptionAdvertising. Demonstration of Sutherland Paper Company paperware for frozen foods features model ins...
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Window display for war years
TitleWindow display for war years
Date1943-05-19
SubjectPaper containers
DescriptionAdvertising. ""Sutherland Products Serve on All Fronts"" display at First National Bank, 108 E. Mich...
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Display booth at fair
TitleDisplay booth at fair
Date1944-10-02
SubjectBusiness enterprises -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Adams Insulation Company display at Kalamazoo County Fair promoting blown in Celotex Ro...
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King Edward Cigars display window
TitleKing Edward Cigars display window
Date1940-02-24
SubjectBusiness enterprises -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Business Scenes. Window display of King Edward cigars at John C. Klosterman Wholesale C...
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Meat display in store
TitleMeat display in store
Date1940-06-25
SubjectDisplays of merchandise
DescriptionAdvertising. Commercial refrigerator in store featuring Valley Frankfurters, Fort Pitt Sliced Bacon,...
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Store displays of fishing rods
TitleStore displays of fishing rods
Date1949-03-01
SubjectFishing -- Equipment and supplies -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Display of ""Shakespeare Fine Fishing Tackle"" includes product displays of Glass Fiber...
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Store lingerie display
TitleStore lingerie display
Date1939-10-05
SubjectStores, Retail -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionAdvertising. Display of women's ""Miss Thrifty Lingerie, Made of Pepperell Fabrics"" in Power's Depa...
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S.S. City of Milwaukee
TitleS.S. City of Milwaukee
Datec. 1850
SubjectS.S. City of Milwaukee (Ship)
DescriptionSepia photograph of the S.S. City of Milwaukee near the mouth of the Grand River, Grand Haven Harbor...
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McFarland Park: Flint
TitleMcFarland Park: Flint's first park.
Date1902
SubjectParks-McFarlan
DescriptionB&W photo of McFarlan Park at N. Saginaw and Detroit St (now M.L. King). This property was given by ...
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