Originally the Fletcher House, this hotel was moved in 1887 about a block to be positioned between First and Waters Street (present location of City Hall) and turned facing away from the bay. It was officially reopened as the Churchill House on May 2, 1888. The Churchill House burned April ...
Originally the Fletcher House, this hotel was moved in 1887 about a block to be positioned between First and Waters Street (present location of City Hall) and turned facing away ...
Harry Alec, Ralph Alec, and Eddie Everty dressed as clowns.
Harry Alec, Ralph Alec, and Eddie Everty dressed as clowns.
Originally the Fletcher House, this hotel was moved in 1887 about a block to be positioned between First and Waters Street (present location of City Hall) and turned facing away from the bay. It was officially reopened as the Churchill House on May 2, 1888. The Churchill House burned April ...
Originally the Fletcher House, this hotel was moved in 1887 about a block to be positioned between First and Waters Street (present location of City Hall) and turned facing away ...
On June 2, 1924, Stoney Point Camping Grounds was officially renamed to Mich-e-ke-wis, named after Chief Mich-e-ke-wis meaning "Spirit of the Wind." On July 29, 1926, there was a formal opening of the bathing pavilion.
On June 2, 1924, Stoney Point Camping Grounds was officially renamed to Mich-e-ke-wis, named after Chief Mich-e-ke-wis meaning "Spirit of the Wind." On July 29, 1926, there was a formal ...
The Alpena County Jail was located across from the Alpena County Courthouse on Chisholm Street near Ninth Avenue. It was built in 1887 of Alpena limestone at a cost of $10,000.
The Alpena County Jail was located across from the Alpena County Courthouse on Chisholm Street near Ninth Avenue. It was built in 1887 of Alpena limestone at a cost of ...
The Alpena Business College, at the corner of First Avenue and River Street, operated from about 1899 to 1920. Mrs. Mary Veenfliet was the proprietor.
The Alpena Business College, at the corner of First Avenue and River Street, operated from about 1899 to 1920. Mrs. Mary Veenfliet was the proprietor.
The Alpena Board of Commerce Band in uniform standing in front of City Hall.
The Alpena Board of Commerce Band in uniform standing in front of City Hall.
Beck's Brewery was built in 1887 and was located on First Avenue in the center of the block between Chisholm Street and Park Place. If was owned by John Beck. Prohibition halted production in 1918. After being a storage building for numerous years, the building was razed in 1957.
Beck's Brewery was built in 1887 and was located on First Avenue in the center of the block between Chisholm Street and Park Place. If was owned by John Beck. ...
Second Avenue looking north with the Maltz Theatre in the center to the right. St. Mary's Catholic Church steeple is in the far background.
Second Avenue looking north with the Maltz Theatre in the center to the right. St. Mary's Catholic Church steeple is in the far background.
The first St. Bernard's Church was organized and erected under the direction of Reverend Father Murray in 1868 on the north side of Chisholm street near its present location. The new church was built between 1880 and 1883.
The first St. Bernard's Church was organized and erected under the direction of Reverend Father Murray in 1868 on the north side of Chisholm street near its present location. The ...
O'Callaghan Bros. Welcome - Farmers and - Guarantee Bully Drug Store Service
O'Callaghan Bros. Welcome - Farmers and - Guarantee Bully Drug Store Service
This marrated slide show was a group project for a graduate class offered though Central Michigan University. It reviews and explains some of the resources available to study the history and people of Alpena.
This marrated slide show was a group project for a graduate class offered though Central Michigan University. It reviews and explains some of the resources available to study the history ...
Crystal Ice Company wagon in front of New York Saloon at an unknown location.
Crystal Ice Company wagon in front of New York Saloon at an unknown location.
photo by Garlock [sp?] U.S.S. Arizona Oct. 17 - 1923
photo by Garlock [sp?] U.S.S. Arizona Oct. 17 - 1923
The Chapel at Evergreen Cemetery on Washington Avenue near the Thunder Bay River in Alpena.
The Chapel at Evergreen Cemetery on Washington Avenue near the Thunder Bay River in Alpena.
Stacks of copper salvaged from the passenger vessel PEWABIC, which sank from a collision with the METEOR in 1865.
Stacks of copper salvaged from the passenger vessel PEWABIC, which sank from a collision with the METEOR in 1865.
The Thunder Bay River at Alpena showing schooners and lumber stacks stretched along the river banks.
The Thunder Bay River at Alpena showing schooners and lumber stacks stretched along the river banks.
The Thunder Bay River at Alpena showing schooners and lumber stacks stretched along the river banks.
The Thunder Bay River at Alpena showing schooners and lumber stacks stretched along the river banks.
The W.J. CARTER was built in 1886 and came under the ownership of the Churchill Lumber Company, Alpena, in 1907 until about 1913. Here the CARTER sits in the Thunder Bay River being loaded with lumber.
The W.J. CARTER was built in 1886 and came under the ownership of the Churchill Lumber Company, Alpena, in 1907 until about 1913. Here the CARTER sits in the Thunder ...
Second Avenue, looking south, in Downtown Alpena. Maltz Theatre is on the left.
Second Avenue, looking south, in Downtown Alpena. Maltz Theatre is on the left.