The Marcia Simmons collection ranges from Evergreen Cemetery history and research notes to images of the Nurse Aid class of the 1940s. From Simmons’ ...

The Adam Ludewig Collection highlights the paper materials of the Adam Ludewig’s Bookstore located on 118 N 2d Ave (Polk City Directory 1914 ...

'Way Out Wayne' Kendziorski has been entertaining audiences and influencing other musicians for decades. Wayne started forming bands in high school- ...

Trinity Episcopal Church organist Bill Kaltrider's story begins as a lad in Owosso, Michigan who was fascinated with organs. In this interview, Bill ...

St. Paul Lutheran Church organist Marvis McNeil recounts her life in music from her roots in Alpena to playing the violin in regional orchestras,and ...

St. Paul Lutheran Church organist Marvis McNeil recounts her life in music from her roots in Alpena to playing the violin in regional orchestras,and ...

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The music and words of local country music artist, Ernest Walker.

At age 10, Clint Kirchoff received his first accordion from a Norwegian family in Leer, MI. He studied piano with Mrs. Douville while he was in high ...

August 2016 James Rasche began playing guitar at the age of 14 and performed in the local Alcona music scene. In this interview, James talks about ...

Coming from a musical family, Cal's love for music began at the early age of five and was influenced by his travels growing up in a military family. ...

The D.D. Hanover Harness Shop was located on Chisholm Street in the back portion of the building that fronted with the original Owl Cafe (corner of ...

The construction of Alpena City Hall was completed in 1908. It was constructed with a steeple, which was replace by a cupola. The cupola was removed ...

Communicable diseases were a threat in early Alpena. This building, referred to as the "Pest House," was used to quarantine patients. The name is ...

"Home of J.C. Viall, 511 Washington Ave., 1880"...

Residential area of First Avenue looking north from Hitchcock towards Chisholm Street.

"Home of William E. Potter, 306 Washington Ave., 1886. Built 1883, Dismantled 1965."...

Looking along the residential portion of First Avenue from Chisholm Street.

The Sherman House (hotel) was located at 217 West Fletcher Street, half way between Commercial and Merchant Streets, opposite the railroad depot. It ...

"Believed to be a picture of the Harrington & Jenny Mill on River Street between Third & Fourth Streets. Sold to the Comstocks and ...

Looking towards the bridge along the East side of Second Avenue from Chisholm Street.

Looking North along Second Avenue from Washington Avenue. The Masonic Block is to the left. The F.C. Holmes building built in 1894 is next to it ...

A snow entrenched Chisholm Street from Second Avenue. The Methodist Episcopal Church is on the left with the St. Bernard's Church steeple in view ...

Looking South along Second Avenue from Washington Avenue. The Union Hotel sits on the right, and the Beebe Block is on the left.

Looking North along Second Avenue from Washington Avenue. The Masonic Block is on the left. This is just prior to the F.C. Holmes building (Alpena ...

Looking South along Second Avenue from Washington Avenue. The Globe Hotel is to the left. Union School is center rear, and Union Hotel is on the ...

Ox-Bow banking grounds. The "ox-bow" was named for a twisting stretch of the Thunder Bay River that resembled a yoke used to harness oxen. The ...

Ox-Bow banking grounds. The "ox-bow" was named for a twisting stretch of the Thunder Bay River that resembled a yoke used to harness oxen. The ...

First Avenue starting just before the Thunder Bay River. The Churchill House would be to the left and residential homes sit to the right, which ...

View of lumbering operations along Thunder Bay River and looking across downtown Alpena out into Thunder Bay.

View of lumbering operations along the Thunder Bay River. The three-story building with the cupola is the earlier Alpena County Court House located ...

The sorting gap was where logs were sorted according to owner by reading the mark on the end of each log. The logs were then sent to the relevant ...

Looking towards the Thunder Bay River and Bay from River Street. The large building center is the Maltz Opera House. The hotel behind it(right)is ...

In the first image, Trinity Episcopal Church (Washington Avenue is on the left, Methodist Episcopal Church (Chisholm Street) is center, and First ...

Looking Southwest along Third Avenue. The three-story building with the cupola is the Union School. Central Hotel was located on Lockwood Street ...

A view of Third Avenue from River Street looking southwest.

Visible in the images are the Centennial Building, Trinity Episcopal Church, Globe Hotel, Union Hotel, and First Congregational Church. Bottom right ...

Scene of the Thunder Bay River below Ninth Street Bridge showing the extensive lumber industry along the river.