Aerial image of the newly completed Kalamazoo Valley Community College located at 6767 West O Avenue in Texas Township. The college was mandated by a vote from the public in 1966. Since this photo was taken the college has expanded almost ten...
Donald Eckrich posing in the break-room of Eckrich and Sons Inc. - Fine Meat Specialties. This business was located at 631-645 2nd Street in downtown Kalamazoo and was a staple in the community for many years. 2nd Street runs east and west...
Donald Eckrich posing in the break-room of Eckrich and Sons Inc. - Fine Meat Specialties. This business was located at 631-645 2nd Street in downtown Kalamazoo and was a staple in the community for many years. 2nd Street runs east and west...
Aerial view, looking northwest of downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The image focuses on the intersection of Rose Street (left center edge to right center edge) and Michigan Avenue (upper left corner to lower right corner). Some businesses visible...
The brand new Portage Township Hall located at 7800 Shaver Road in Portage, Michigan. The hall stood on the west side of Shaver Road just to the south of the Shaver Road and South Westnedge intersection. This building served the community well...
View, looking southeast, towards the intersection of South Pitcher Street (running straight) and East Michigan Avenue (running from left to right) in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Italian Revival railroad station on the left (dating from 1874)...
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...
View, looking northeast, showing the exterior of the Portage Fire Department's Fire Station Number One or Central Fire Station. This structure once stood at 7721 South Westnedge on the east side of the street and served the community from 1941...
The Smith and DeBree Merchandise Mart located at 7647 South Westnedge in the Township/City of Portage, Michigan. The view is looking towards the northeast with South Westnedge running in the foreground. Smith and DeBree building would serve the...
The Smith and DeBree Merchandise Mart "everything in one stop," located at 7647 South Westnedge in the Township/City of Portage, Michigan. The camera is looking towards the northeast with South Westnedge visible in the foreground. This business...
The Smith and DeBree Merchandise Mart "everything in one stop" located at 7647 South Westnedge in the Township/City of Portage, Michigan. The camera is looking towards the southeast with Westnedge running in the foreground. This business was a...
Unusual studio portrait of Mr. Tony Smith and Mr. Nelson DeBree, owners of Smith and DeBree Hardware - Merchandise Mart, located at 7647 South Westnedge in the Township/City of Portage, Michigan. The business served the community for well over...
Interior of the Airway Lanes Bowling Alley Bar located at 5626 Portage Road in the community of Portage, Michigan. This Bowling Alley stands across the street from the Kalamazoo Metro Airport on the west side of Portage, Road. As of 2006, this...
Street scene looking southwest down Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Italian Revival railroad station (empty on the left) dates from 1874 and is the former home of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Line which served the community...
Portage Township/City Hall located at 7800 Shaver Road in the community of Portage, Michigan. This structure was completed in 1959 fulfilling the need for township offices which prior to this were located in the local Masonic Lodge. This building...
Fire Stations; Fire Engines & Equipment; Fire Chiefs; Fire Fighters;
Fire fighters posed with their equipment outside of the Portage Fire Station #1 located in Portage, Michigan. The gentleman standing on the far right dressed all in white is Fire Chief Jacob (Jake) Mein who served as the Portage Fire Chief from...
Shopping Centers; Malls; Stores & Shops; Automobile Service Stations;
Aerial view, looking southeast, showing the rear of the Turnstyle Discount Store (5300 West Main Street) and West Mail Mall (5030 West Main Street). Both buildings of this complex located on the northwest corner of Drake Road and West Main Street,...
The entrance to Lakeview City Park located on the eastern shore of Austin Lake off Portage Road, in Portage, Michigan. This 24 acre park offers swimming beaches, athletic fields, picnicking shelters and playgrounds. As of 2006 this park has...
Aerial view, looking northwest, of (Kalamazoo) Central High School located in the City of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school is the large building located in the center of the image. The street running from left to right through the center of the...
City Hall of Portage, Michigan located at 7800 Shaver Road (U.S. 131) on the south side of the street at the intersection of Shaver Road and South Westnedge. The township/city built the first hall (visible to the rear of the newer structure) in...
