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Nazareth College - Main Entrance
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1955~
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Black and white image of the impressive main entrance to Nazareth College, Sisters of St. Joseph in charge located at 3629 Gull Road in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The main stone entrance gate shows Nazareth carved in the tops of the columns. As of 2005, the college no longer functions however the this main building is still run by the Sisters of St. Joseph and has changed little from this image.
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Boylan Buick (2)
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1964
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Black and white close-up of the exterior facade of Boylan Buick located at 5047 West Main Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It should be noted that in the showroom among the new Buicks is visible a Opel Kadett which this dealership also offered. The image is looking to the southwest and was taken in 1964. As of 2005 this business has been replaced with a strip mall.
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Coleman Building and Plymouth Mail Office on Sutton Street
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1893/1908
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Photograph of the business district on Sutton Street showing the Coleman Building, built in 1893. This building fronted on Main Street and extended around the corner to Sutton Street (now Penniman Avenue.) Also seen are the Plymouth Mail newspaper building and the C.G. Draper Store.
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Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association - Milwood Branch
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1958~
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Color negative of the Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association - Milwood Branch, located at 3201 Portage Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The bank stands on the southeast corner of the East Cork Street and Portage Street intersection with Portage Street running from left to right in the foreground. The camera looks to the northeast in this c.1958 image. As of 2004 this building remains a bank, however it has undergone a complete remodeling.
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East Main Street, Plymouth MI
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1910/1930
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Photograph labeled "East Main St - Plymouth Mich. 120-9, pub. by C.G. Draper." Shows girls rollerskating on sidewalk.
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George McDonald's Drug Company
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1951~
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Black and white negative showing George McDonald's Drug Company located within the heart of the Washington Square neighborhood on the southeast corner of Washington Avenue and Portage Street at 1301 Portage Street Kalamazoo, Michigan. This image, which was taken sometime in 1953, looks east with Portage Street running in the foreground. As of 2004 this building still stands however the tennant has changed.
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Unidentified Couple-Standing (1941-1945)
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1942~
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Black and white negative of an unidentified couple on the dance floor of an unidentified Battle Creek restaurant. He is dressed in the United States Army Class A uniform and sports the Army Air Corps shoulder insignia and Sergeant Stripes. He is also wearing Army Air Crew Wings on his left breast. Battle Creek was home to a large United States military installation known as Camp or Fort Custer, hence uniformed service personnel were to be seen in all areas of the city and neighboring cities...
Show moreBlack and white negative of an unidentified couple on the dance floor of an unidentified Battle Creek restaurant. He is dressed in the United States Army Class A uniform and sports the Army Air Corps shoulder insignia and Sergeant Stripes. He is also wearing Army Air Crew Wings on his left breast. Battle Creek was home to a large United States military installation known as Camp or Fort Custer, hence uniformed service personnel were to be seen in all areas of the city and neighboring cities as well.
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Hotel Victor on Mill Street, Plymouth MI
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1890/1920
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Postcard of Hotel Victor, located on North Mill Street near the railroad tracks. Built in the 1880's it changed names and owners several times and finally burned in the 1980's.
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Shell Service Station
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1955~
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Making of Modern Michigan
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C.1955 Black and white photograph of the Shell Service Station located at 5600 South Westnedge in the then Township of Portage, Michigan. The camera is looking southwest with South Westnedge visible in the foreground. As of 2004 the only structure remaining in the image is the Shell Service Station and it is currently abandoned.
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Man Holding up a Large Sign Advertising Riggs Store
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1900/1920
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Photograph of a man holding a large sign advertising Riggs Store, "Plymouth's Cash Outfitter." The E.L. Riggs Store was located on Main Street.
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B'nai Israel's Temple - Congregation of Moses
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1965
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Black and white negative of the exterior facade of 0B'nai Israel's Temple, later the Congregation of Moses located at 619 South Park Street in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Main Street prior to demolition for Kresge Building
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1950~
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Print made from negative of Main Street business district prior to demolition for the Kresge Building. Plymouth Hardware Co. and Krogers were located in the building to be torn down.
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Zion Lutheran Church - Interior
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1957
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Black and white image of the interior of the newly completed Zion Lutheran Church located at 2122 Bronson Boulevard in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The image shows the main sanctuary.
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Meat display at Stop & Shop Supermarket, 1950
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1950
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Print made from negative of the meat display cases at the Stop & Shop Supermarket, March 1950. This store was located at 470 Forest Avenue, Plymouth, Michigan.
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First Federal Savings & Loan Association - Portage Branch
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1961-04-28
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Black and white negative of the Portage Branch of First Federal Savings and Loan Association located at 7801 South Westnedge Avenue in the Township of Portage, Michigan. The Portage District Library will eventually be built (1976) on the open land directly behind this building. This image, which is looking southeast, was taken on April 28th, 1961. As of 2005, this structure has been demolished and replaced with a formal garden.
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Daisy Manufacturing Company building
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1920/1930
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Print made from negative of the Daisy Manufacturing Company during the 1920s.
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Looking east on Ann Arbor Trail toward downtown Plymouth
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1922/1930
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Print made from negative of street scene looking east on Ann Arbor Trail toward downtown Plymouth. The Edward C. Hough home, 1411 Ann Arbor Trail, may be seen on the right.
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DeNooyer Chevrolet Car Center
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1956-10-27
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Making of Modern Michigan
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Black and white aerial negative focusing on DeNooyer Chevrolet Car Center located at 353 Portage Street Kalamazoo, Michigan on the northeast corner of Portage Street and Lovell Street. Portage Street can be seen running from left to right while Lovell Street runs from the bottom left corner towards the right center edge. The view looks towards the northeast while the large cylindrical structures visible are city water towers. As of 2005 DeNooyer has relocated and most of the structures in...
Show moreBlack and white aerial negative focusing on DeNooyer Chevrolet Car Center located at 353 Portage Street Kalamazoo, Michigan on the northeast corner of Portage Street and Lovell Street. Portage Street can be seen running from left to right while Lovell Street runs from the bottom left corner towards the right center edge. The view looks towards the northeast while the large cylindrical structures visible are city water towers. As of 2005 DeNooyer has relocated and most of the structures in this image have been demolished.
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