View, looking northwest, of West Michigan Avenue. The image was taken from the upper floors of the American National Bank Building (the tallest building in downtown Kalamazoo) and focuses on the Hanselman Building and the Burdick Hotel which...
View, looking northeast, of the recently completed Saint Augustine Cathedral located on the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue (foreground) and Allen Boulevard. The Cathedral is situated facing south and, as of 2017, is now part of a much larger...
Part of the Saint Augustine complex located on the north side of West Michigan Avenue between Allen Boulevard on the west and Westnedge Avenue on the east. The complex completed relocation from their original home, which was a block to the north...
View, looking northwest, showing the northwest corner of South Burdick Street (lower right corner) and West South Street (left edge to bottom right corner) in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The image was taken from the roof (or upper floors) of the...
View, looking northwest, showing the northwest corner of South Burdick Street (lower right corner) and West South Street (left edge to bottom right corner) in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The image was taken from the roof (or upper floors) of the...
View, looking east up Michigan Avenue (formally known as Main Street) in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The first intersection in the distance is South Burdick followed by Portage Street. The businesses on the right (south side) are (from closest...
Aerial view, looking northeast, focusing on the American Tool Company located at 205 East Water Street in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The American Tool Company is visible in center of the image and is located within a block that is bordered on...
View, looking northwest, with the focus on the American Tool Company located at 205 East Water Street in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. This complex, including the building to the north, stands in a block surrounded by Water Street on the South...
Aerial view, looking southeast, with the focus on the American Tool Company located in the center of the image at 205 East Water Street in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The block where the American Tool Company is located is bordered on the north...
Image, looking northeast, showing the Cathedral of Saint Augustine soon after completion in 1951. The Cathedral sits facing south at 542 West Michigan Avenue on the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Allen Boulevard. It is now part of a much...
Image, looking east, taken from the southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Rose Street on a summer day ca. 1955. The businesses visible along West Michigan Avenue include: The Burdick Hotel (large multi-story structure on the north side of...
Unidentified woman walking into the local headquarters of the Union Local 1010 - United Papermakers and Paperworkers AFLCIO. The headquarters was located at 124 East Vine Street just east of South Burdick Street between South Burdick and John...
Unidentified woman walkingout of the local headquarters of the Union Local 1010 - United Papermakers and Paperworkers AFLCIO. The headquarters was located at 124 East Vine Street just east of South Burdick Street between South Burdick and John...
Aerial view, looking northeast, of part of the main business district of downtown Kalamazoo. For context, the streets visible in the image include: East South Street (which runs from the top center edge, can be seen bowing out to the right side of...
Aerial image, looking due north, of downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The streets visible in the image are: (from left to right running north and south - or top to bottom) South Rose Street (left edge); South Burdick Street (now the Kalamazoo Mall);...
In this image the cameraman, Mr. Todd, is standing on the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Burdick Street looking east down Michigan Avenue. The prominent buildings in the image are: the First National Bank and Trust Company of Kalamazoo...
Here we see Portage Township Supervisor, John Plantefaber (front and center under the "E" of ENTRANCE) preparing to cut the dedication ribbon opening the Southland Village housing development. This development was one of the first of its kind in...
This image shows the proposed traffic pattern change to the center of Portage, Michigan. This change was looked at to prevent accidents and alleviate congestion however it was never enacted. The streets in this image are: South Westnedge Avenue...
Aerial view, looking southeast, of the Eastwood Plaza Shopping Center located in the 3000 block of East Main Street. The National Food Stores Inc. located at 3520 East Main Street is clearly visible. The other businesses are difficult to see...
View, looking east, showing the exterior of the Portage Township Fire Station known as both Station Number One and the Central Fire Station. This fire house served the community of Portage, Michigan from 1941 to 1985 when it was finally replaced...
