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Postcard Photograph of the Marshall Library
A postcard photograph of the Marshall Public Library (now Marshall District Library) at 111 E. Mansion St. The building was designed by architect Frederick Spier and built in 1913. The library resided here until 1998, when it moved to its current…
Photograph of Tyler and Ferris Merriam
An image of two young boys in a large toy airplane. They are identified on the back as "Tyler & Ferris Merriam. sons of Uncle Lu (John" Photographer is unknown.
Family information provided by Kate Keller:
"Tyler Edward and Ferris Nelson "Jeff"…
Family information provided by Kate Keller:
"Tyler Edward and Ferris Nelson "Jeff"…
Photograph of Men Drinking at a Table
A photograph of a dozen men around a table, with glasses raised. The men's clothing and hairstyles appear to be from the 1920s or early 1930s. This is likely during Prohibition, or perhaps celebrating the end of Prohibition.
Photograph of 1912-13 BasketballTeam
A photograph of a basketball team: coach and seven young men, one holding a basketball with the "12-13" written on it. Presumably the 1912-13 Marshall High School basketball team, but that is unconfirmed.
The back of the photograph says:
given me…
The back of the photograph says:
given me…
Photograph of Early Motorized Fire Engines
A photograph of three men in two early motorized fire engines. Location unknown.
The back of the photograph has the inscription:
PAUL GRACE
APR 23 1925
DET MICH TERM-
The back of the photograph has the inscription:
PAUL GRACE
APR 23 1925
DET MICH TERM-
Postcard Photograph of Carriage in Downtown Marshall
An early 20th-century photograph of an unusual carriage being pulled by two horses through downtown Marshall. Taken in front of the F.S. Deuel Clothing Store and C. C. Smith's hardware store, at what are now 128 W. Michigan Ave. and 122-124 W.…
Postcard Photograph of Woman on a Horse, Downtown Marshall
An early 20th-century photograph of a woman on horseback riding though downtown Marshall, at the northeast corner of State Street (now Marshall Avenue) and Eagle. The photo also shows the Greene Pharmacy, Hillabrant Grocery, Hayes Justice of the…
Photograph Labeled as Brooks Rupture Appliance Co., 1922
A photograph of several dozen individuals (possibly staff) in front of the Brooks Rupture Appliance Co. building at 312 E. Michigan Ave. Photo is labeled "Brooks Rupture Appliance Co., Marshall Michigan" on the front and "Aug. 7th 1922" on the back.
Postcard Photograph of the Aftermath of the Dobbins Factory Fire, 1923
A postcard photograph of the fire damaged Dobbins Factory, with still standing smokestack. Text on the back labels it as "Thurs. Feb 1" 1923 (About Midnight) Dobbins Factory Fire."
Postcard Photograph of the Aftermath of the Dobbins Factory Fire, 1923
A postcard photograph of a burned out brick building, with a sign in front stating "Danger, Keep Back." Text on the back labels it as "Feb 1" 1923 (Fire Dobbins Factory)."