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Municipal Court Building (NW corner Main and Huron)

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Ann Arbor News, November 10, 1971
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Fire-Damaged Building As Seen From Atop The Hotel Sheraton

Year
1971
Month
November
Day
10
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Fire-damaged Municipal Building

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Downtown Fire Loss $500,000

Fire-Damaged Municipal Court Building Being Demolished

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Ann Arbor News, December 14, 1972
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Court Building Crumbles: Mid-American Wrecking Corp.'s crane has arrived on the scene to help with the demolition of the fire-damaged and vacant Municipal Court Building at 104 to 112 W. Huron. The contractor hopes to have the work finished by Christmas, weather and other conditions permitting. Until then, barricades will prevent pedestrians from walking in the area and the south-bound land of the 100 block of Main Street and the west-bound lane of the 100 block of W. Huron Street will be closed to traffic periodically. No plans have been announced for the site.

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1972
Month
December
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Municipal Court Building Being Re-Clad

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Ann Arbor News, July 8, 1963
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Downtown Modernization: The Municipal Court Building at W. Huron and N. Main Sts. Downtown has a new appearance on its Huron side. The three-story structure is being refaced with a fireproof glass-topped material in blue and white. The modernization project is eliminating all "gingerbread" projections on the building in favor of the "curtain-wall" material. The building is getting new aluminum windows, new entries and first-floor store fronts of similar finish material. Despite the name of the building, the city's Municipal Court is now in the City Hall.

Year
1963
Month
July
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100 Block of West Huron St, March 1960

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Ann Arbor News, March 9, 1960
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Trust Firm Acquires Properties: These six business properties between 111 and 123 W. Huron St. have been leased or purchased by the Ann Arbor Trust Co. for an off-street parking lot and "possible" future expansion. The properties, on the south side of W. Huron St. extend from an alley at the rear of the Ann Arbor Building (in background) to Ashley St. (in foreground).

Year
1960
Month
March
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Detroit Edison Building Being Demolished

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Ann Arbor News, July 18, 1983
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What A Wreck: A wrecking crew demolishes the old Detroit Edison offices to make way for a company parking lot. The building, located at the Main and E. William Street, was built around 1912. Edison employees have new offices down the street, at 425 S. Main St.

Year
1983
Month
July
Day
18
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New Banquet Room at Allenel Hotel

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Ann Arbor News, September 23, 1947
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Hotel's New Banquet Room Completed: This new dining room on the Allenel Hotel's second floor has been completed for use as a dining place for local clubs and as a banquet room. The remodeling program also provided new lighting and interior decorating for a smaller adjoining room, to be used for the same purposes. Part of the space in the larger room was formerly occupied by the Ann Arbor Town Club, which was moved earlier this year to first floor space in the building fronting on S. Fourth Ave.

Year
1947
Month
September
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Spring Cleaning at Ann Arbor Fire Department, April 1967

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Ann Arbor News, April 12, 1967
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Spring Firehouse Cleaning - As area housewives are aware, it's that time of year for cleaning up--and in this case it's really "UP." Ann Arbor firemen at the central station yesterday were using their aerial ladder truck to maneuver a man to a high window in the tower at E. Huron and N. Fifth Ave.

Year
1967
Month
April
Day
11
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Cleaning windows with the help of a ladder truck at Fire Department Headquarters

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New Guest Room in Embassy Hotel

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Ann Arbor News, October 20, 1951
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The southeast corner of E. Huron St. and S. Fourth Ave. has been "dressed-up" with the near-completion of the remodeling of the old Huron Hotel. Michael J. Randolph, the new lessee, has made extensive exterior and interior changes in what is now the Embassy Hotel building. The old and new exteriors are shown here, along with one of the redecorated and newly furnished rooms.

Year
1951
Month
October
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Old Huron Hotel Gets New Name, New Dress

The Quarry, Inc.

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Ann Arbor News, June 7, 1968
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New Front: This new aluminum and ceramic tile store front at The Quarry, Inc., of 318-20 S. State St., "ties" the firm's pharmacy and photographic and hospital supply units together. Display window space has been enlarged and an entry ramp eliminate and doorways moved to the sidewalk edge. Thomas S. Tanner of Ann Arbor was the architect. The remodeling work was completed by Kurt Lange, a local contractor.

Year
1968
Month
June
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Drawing of UFO Sighted at Mannor Farm in 1966

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Ann Arbor News, March 21, 1966
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How 'It' Looked: This drawing of one of the unidentified flying objects reported over Dexter Township last night was made by Sheriff's Cpl. David B. Severance from descriptions provided by a half-dozen deputies and area residents. All witnesses generally agreed on the shape and size of the objects and on the colored lights which appeared on them.

Year
1966
Month
March
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Embassy Hotel & Randolph Realty, October 1951

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Ann Arbor News, October 20, 1951
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The southeast corner of E. Huron St. and S. Fourth Ave. has been "dressed-up" with the near-completion of the remodeling of the old Huron Hotel. Michael J. Randolph, the new lessee, has made extensive exterior and interior changes in what is now the Embassy Hotel building. The old and new exteriors are shown here, along with one of the redecorated and newly furnished rooms.

Year
1951
Month
October
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Morrill's Stationery

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Ann Arbor News, September 13, 1958
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Morrill's Gets New Front: Work has just been completed on this new store front at Morrill's of 314 S. State St. It is one of a number of modernizations undertaken by the office supply firm during the past 10 years.

Year
1958
Month
September
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Wolverine Cafeteria on State St, 1944

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Year
1944
Month
March
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Submitted by ginnyb60 on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 3:30pm

I shopped at Goodyear's when I moved here around 1980. It was an old-school multi-level department store. I was sad when it closed.

White Market Moves to New Storefront Next to its Former Location, August 1948

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Ann Arbor News, September 25, 1948
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Formal opening of the new White Market at 609 and 911 E. William St. will be held on Tuesday. The store, which was remodeled at a cost of $50,000 will be a partially self-serve enterprise. It has two departments that were not included in the old store at 607 E. William, a delicatessen and a bakery.

Year
1948
Month
August
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Bargain Days Carnival on Main St

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Ann Arbor News, July 30, 1964
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Carnival Time: A festive atmosphere prevails in the S. Main business area this week where more than a dozen carnival rides have been erected to entertain shoppers during Bargain Days. Soap Box Derby racers are on display in tents in the 200 block.

Year
1964
Month
July
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Shops along 100 Block of South Main St, July 1964

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Ann Arbor News, July 10, 1964
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S. Main Paint Project: Painter Norman Cornett of 7562 Jackson, Scio Township, applies beige paint to the exterior of Walkover Shoes of 115 S. Main, one of about 45 business places in the 100 through 300 blocks of S. Main to be painted three predetermined color schemes. The paintup project is part of a planned revitalization in the downtown area and is to be completed prior to the start of Summer Bargain Days July 29 through Aug. 1. Business places adjacent to Walkover Shoes also being painted beige are the Sugar Bowl and Ann Arbor Clothing.

Year
1964
Month
July
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Bargain Days Carnival on South Main St

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Ann Arbor News, July 7, 1959
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Main St. "Mall": Part of a 40-foot ferris wheel and merry-go-round placed on S. Main St. between William and Liberty Sts. can be seen in this picture taken prior to the start of Bargain Days today, a two-day annual merchandise sales event. Thirteen carnival-type rides along S. Main and N. University Ave., which have been closed to traffic along with S. State St., are attractions at this year's Bargain Days.

Year
1959
Month
July
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Bel Air Kar Wash

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Ann Arbor News, November 9, 1957
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Bel Air Kar Wash: A grand opening is set this weekend at the new, $125,000 Bel Air Kar Wash firm of 633 S. Main St., which recently opened for business. The interior view shows the conveyor which pulls cars through automatic washing and rinsing cycles in two minutes. The large brushes quickly clean away dirt on cars' sides and top. The new firm is owned by Ronald E. Mitchell of Ypsilanti, who employs 25. Mitchell said his automatic equipment will wash a maximum of 170 cars per hour.

Year
1957
Month
November
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Dr. D.B. Heatherington, Oral Surgeon

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Ann Arbor News, October 27, 1956
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(1) New Look: The reception room of Dr. D. B. Heatherington's new oral surgery clinic at 2355 E. Stadium Blvd. includes furniture from Sweden, cork tile floors and plenty of light. Music is piped into all rooms. (2) Fully Eqquipped: This is the largest of five rooms in this clinic. It's fully equipped. (3) Into the suburbs: Medical clinics, such as this, are being built in the suburbs in growing numbers. The brick with redwood and aluminum trim blends with the surroundings. (4) Central Service: The central service room here, almost like a corridor in design, includes all necessary equipment and is near all operating rooms.

Year
1956
Month
October
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Swiss Garment Cleaning Company Before Demolition, December 1965

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Ann Arbor News, December 6, 1965
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SITE OF THEATRE HERE: A new indoor theater will be built on the site of the Swiss Garment Cleaning Co. of 210 S. Fifth Ave. The property, which is within the downtown, is between the Salvation Army citadel to the right of the picture and Fischer's Pharmacy beyond the left of the picture. Size and other details are to be announced.

Year
1965
Month
December
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Former Arnold & Co. Storefront

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Ann Arbor News, March 15, 1963
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CHANGES HANDS: The sale of the Arnold & Co. building at 220 S. Main by Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Greene to Mr. and Mrs. Cassimere Samborski has been annonced by the Newton Realty Co. The new owners have leased the building to Mrs. Sonia Ann Clark, who will operate 'Marchande Furs" at the location, dealing in both domestic and imported furs. The new business will offer complete fur services, including repairing, remodeling, designing, cleaning, storage and insurance. The formal opening has been set for April . The building, formerly owned by the Arnold family, was purchased by the Greenes March 31, 1962, ending 92 years of continuous operation by the Arnolds.

Year
1966
Month
March
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East Liberty St Looking East from 200 Block

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Ann Arbor News, February 4, 1963
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ENVISIONED PLAZA: A plaza like this is envisioned for E. Liberty St. This sketch looks east toward the Burton Memorial Tower, at the point where Liberty and S. Fifth Ave. now intersect. An E. Liberty street-wide mall between Main and Division Sts. would lead into the plaza and unidentified special activities facilities. The above sketch is contained in "A Guide to Action-The Ann Arbor Central Area." The photo below is the area as it appears today.

Year
1963
Month
February
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View of Liberty Street from Fourth Avenue

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Ann Arbor Press

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Ann Arbor News, August 4, 1960
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In heart of State St. business district, directly across from city parking structure: 65x132 ft., two-story brick building with full basement. Suitable for remodeling into retail stores, offices or combination. Shortage of business property in this area makes this a highly desirable investment. (advertisement)

Year
1960
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Nickels Arcade, November 1948

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Ann Arbor News, November 5, 1948
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RAISING THE ROOF ON NICKELS ARCADE: This bony framework is the starting point for a $15,000 "new look" in roofs, as the S. State St. shopping landmark gets an aluminum and wire-glass skylight to keep the rain and snow out.

Year
1948
Month
November
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Hogan's Fur Store Newly Opened In The First National Building, August 1940

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Ann Arbor News, August 9, 1940
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Results of extensive alterations to the first floor of the First National building at Main and Washington Sts. are shown in this view of Hogan's fur store, which is holding a three-day formal opening in new quarters in the building. The display space includes the large windows facing both streets and the arched window above the Main St. entrance, where living models are displaying new furs during the opening.

Year
1940
Month
August
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Huron Hotel

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Ann Arbor News, October 20, 1951
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The southeast corner of E. Huron St. and S. Fourth Ave. has been "dressed-up" with the near-completion of the remodeling of the old Huron Hotel. Michael J. Randolph, the new lessee, has made extensive exterior and interior changes in what is now the Embassy Hotel building. The old and new exteriors are shown here, along with one of the redecorated and newly furnished rooms.

Year
1951
Month
April
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Bargain Days on State St

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Ann Arbor News, July 17, 1974
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Fair Weather Greets Art Lovers, Bargain Seekers: Fair weather greeted fair visitors this morning who looked over art work and sale items of merchants. Four art fairs and Summer Bargain Days have begun in the city. Books, records and sweatshirts are among items being offered on S. State Street (photo at left) while on Main Street (right), shirts and blouses caught the eyes of visitors. The Street, Fine Arts, Free and Sixth Invitational Michigan Art Fairs all opened this morning and will continue through Saturday. Bargain Days runs in connection with the fairs.

Year
1974
Month
July
Day
17
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Weathervane Removed from Ann Arbor Fire Department Headquarters

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Ann Arbor News, April 20, 1959
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Down Goes the Weathervane: Ann Arbor Fireman Cornelius C. Hartman, jr., descends the department's aerial ladder with an old weathervane removed from the top of the tower at fire headquarters. In its place firemen this afternoon installed an antenna for the department's new fire radio system now being tested.

Year
1959
Month
April
Day
20
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Demolition of Allenel Hotel Marquee

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Ann Arbor News, December 5, 1957
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Landmark Being Replaced: Modern, low-slung aluminum marquees will replace this Huron St. overhang on the Allenel Hotel and a similar one on S. Fourth Ave. Both of the several-generation landmarks are being torn down.

Year
1957
Month
December
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Filling in the "Bomb Crater" at 1510 Hill St to Mark the End of the Vietnam War

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Year
1975
Month
May
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Members of the Rainbow People's Party and the commune at 1510 Hill St fill in the bomb crater they had dug nearly 3 years earlier in the front lawn.

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Filling in the "Bomb Crater" at 1510 Hill St to Mark the End of the Vietnam War

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Year
1975
Month
May
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Peter Andrews, Kathy Kelley, Lawrence (Pun) Plamondon, David S. Fenton, David Sinclair and other members of the Rainbow People's Party and the commune at 1510 Hill St fill in the bomb crater they had dug nearly 3 years earlier in the front lawn.

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Filling in the ""Bomb Crater"" at 1510 Hill St to Mark the End of the Vietnam War

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1975
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May
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Peter Andrews, Kathy Kelley, Lawrence (Pun) Plamondon, David S. Fenton, David Sinclair and other members of the Rainbow People's Party and the commune at 1510 Hill St fill in the bomb crater they had dug nearly 3 years earlier in the front lawn.

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Damage from Bomb Blast at CIA Office in Ann Arbor

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Ann Arbor News, September 30, 1968
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Bombed CIA Office: The explosive force of a dynamite bomb, set off last night outside the Central Intelligence Agency's Ann Arbor office at 450 S. Main St., shattered the glass front of the office and bent the bottom of the steel door frame, lower left. Furniture inside the office was overturned and all but one section of window draperies, center, were ripped from their moorings. The FBI is investigating.

Year
1968
Month
September
Day
29
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