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Art work of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties
TitleArt work of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties
Date1894
SubjectArchitecture--Michigan--Genesee County
DescriptionEarly history of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties,
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Highland Park Drive
TitleHighland Park Drive
Date1913
SubjectHighland Park Association (Grand Haven, Mich.)
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of two women and a child on the walk at the intersection of Lake Ave. and...
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Bloomfield Blossoms:  p. 010-011
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 010-011
Date1976
SubjectArchitecture, Domestic -- Michigan -- Bloomfield Townshp
DescriptionTHE RISING, THE IMPORTANT, THE FAMOUS Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham run a...
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Bloomfield Blossoms:  p. 012-013
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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Bloomfield Blossoms:  p. 014-015
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 014-015
Date1976
SubjectArchitecture, Domestic -- Michigan -- Bloomfield Township
DescriptionPOLITICAL ACTIVITY ON ALL LEVELS Charles Erwin Wilson was called C. E. when he was serving as pres...
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Bloomfield Blossoms:  p. 016-017
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 016-017
Date1976
SubjectArchitecture, Domestic -- Michigan -- Bloomfield Township
DescriptionGIANTS OF INDUSTRY CHOOSE BLOOMFIELD FOR THEIR HOMES Up until about 1960, most of the rising and t...
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Bloomfield Blossoms:  p. 018-019
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 018-019
Date1976
SubjectArchitecture, Domestic -- Michigan -- Bloomfield Township
DescriptionPROFESSIONAL PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ATTRACTED TO BLOOMFIELD In the 1820s, when the first settlers...
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Bloomfield Blossoms:  p. 028-029
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 028-029
Date1976
SubjectWright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959
DescriptionTWO FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOUSES Frank Lloyd Wright designed two houses in Bloomfield. The Melvyn Max...
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Selinsky/Green Farmhouse Restoration
TitleSelinsky/Green Farmhouse Restoration
Date1980
Subjectfarmhouses
DescriptionThe volunteer workcrew gathered on the porch of the Selinsky/Green farmhouse on August 9, 1980. The ...
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Selinsky/Green Farmhouse Parlor
TitleSelinsky/Green Farmhouse Parlor
Date1984
Subjectfarmhouses
DescriptionThis view of the parlor from the front door illustrates the simple lifestyle of farm life. The stove...
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Bloomfield Blossoms:  p. 132-133
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 132-133
Date1976
SubjectArchitecture, Domestic -- Michigan -- Bloomfield Hills
DescriptionEARLY SUBURBAN RESIDENCES Bloomfield Hills, so attractive to our first settlers, spent its long do...
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Bloomfield Blossoms:  p. 140-141
TitleBloomfield Blossoms: p. 140-141
Date1976
SubjectArchitecture, Domestic -- Michigan -- Bloomfield Hills
DescriptionCONTEMPORARY HOUSES IN THE HILLS By the very nature of the manner in which Bloomfield Hills made i...
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Exterior of funeral chapel
TitleExterior of funeral chapel
Date1945-01-15
SubjectFuneral homes -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionBusiness Scenes. Residential Scenes. Exterior of Langeland Funeral Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. Client: M...
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Ribbon cutting at American National Bank, Allegan branch
TitleRibbon cutting at American National Bank, Allegan branch
Date1965-01
SubjectBusinessmen
DescriptionEvents. Five unidentified men at grand opening and ribbon cutting of American National Bank branch i...
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Exterior of church building
TitleExterior of church building
Date1950-08-15
SubjectChurch - Pictorial Works.
DescriptionReligious. Exterior of brick church building and steeple. Hope Reformed Church, 910 Jenks Boulevard....
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Zion Lutheran Church
TitleZion Lutheran Church
Date1957-10
SubjectChurches -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionReligious. Exterior of Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Boulevard. Client: Miller-Davis Company ...
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Third Christian Reformed Church
TitleThird Christian Reformed Church
Date1969-02
SubjectChurches -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionReligious. Exterior view of Third Christian Reformed Church at 524 S. Park Street. Client: Ronald Be...
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Interior of church building
TitleInterior of church building
Date1950-08-15
SubjectChurch sanctuary - Pictorial Works.
DescriptionReligious. Interior of church sanctuary showing altar and seats, Hope Reformed Church. Client: Mille...
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Brick house, office in residential area
TitleBrick house, office in residential area
Date1957-11
SubjectHouses -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionResidential Scenes. Civic League Home at 301 W. Cedar. Douglas & Son Paint Store at 231 W. Cedar is ...
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Exterior of ranch style home 2
TitleExterior of ranch style home 2
Date1950-08-15
SubjectMiller Lumber Company -- Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionResidential Scenes. Exterior of brick ranch style home. Client: Miller Lumber Company (Photographic ...
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Exterior of ranch style home with screen porch
TitleExterior of ranch style home with screen porch
Date1950-08-15
SubjectArchitecture, Domestic
DescriptionResidential Scenes. Exterior of light colored brick, ranch style home. Location unknown. Interior i...
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Exterior of ranch style home 1
TitleExterior of ranch style home 1
Date1950-08-15
SubjectArchitecture, Domestic
DescriptionResidential Scenes. Exterior of light colored brick, ranch style home. Location unknown. Client: Mil...
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Ranch style home with stone exterior
TitleRanch style home with stone exterior
Date1950-08-15
SubjectArchitecture, Domestic
DescriptionResidential Scenes. Exterior of light flag stone, ranch style home. Location unknown. Client: Miller...
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Home on Ravine Road
TitleHome on Ravine Road
Date1950-10-11
SubjectArchitecture, Domestic
DescriptionResidential Scenes. Exterior of William Hunt home at 3423 Ravine Road includes detached double garag...
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Older homes on Walnut Street
TitleOlder homes on Walnut Street
Date1945-05-20
SubjectHousing - Kalamazoo (Mich.)
DescriptionResidential Scenes. Two homes at 407-413 W. Walnut Street. Client: Kalamazoo Home Construction (Phot...
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