Aerial image, looking north, showing the construction on the Meijer Thrifty Acres which would open in 1965. The road running from the lower left corner to the upper left edge is South Westnedge Avenue or "Old U.S. 131." The road at the top of the...
Aerial view, looking west, of the brand new Jewel Foods and Osco Drugs located on South Westnedge (left to right near bottom edge) in Portage, Michigan. Jewel Foods stands at 6330 South Westnedge (left) while Osco Drugs stands at 6390 South...
Artillery (Weaponry); Military Facilities; World War II (1941-1945)
Two United States Army soldiers loading a "37MM Gun M3A1 on carriage M4A1 standard" at Fort Custer near Battle Creek, Michigan. They appear to be practice firing "dud" shells towards the large tarp located near the corner of the barracks building...
Aerial image, looking east, focusing on the Industrial State Bank of Kalamazoo's Washington Square Branch located at 1225 Portage Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The bank can be seen on the far (east) side of Portage Street, which runs from left to...
Aerial image showing the Industrial State Bank of Kalamazoo's Washington Square Branch located at 1225 Portage Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The bank stands on the far (east) side of Portage Street, which is running from left to right through the...
Retail Stores; Department Stores; Sears Roebuck and Company;
Aerial image, looking northwest, of the new Sears Roebuck and Company department store located at 150 Crosstown Parkway on the southeast corner of Crosstown and Burdick Street. In the foreground is Upjohn Park while the new Sears building is...
Aerial view, looking northwest, of the Gilmore Brothers Department Store and Parking Ramp/Lot. The Gilmore Brothers Department Store is the multistoried building located near the top left corner of the image at 143 to 147 South Burdick Street. ...
Business Districts; Department Stores; Parking Lots;
Aerial view, looking east, of downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The streets visible in the image are: Burdick Street (running from the left center edge to the lower right corner), Portage Street (running from the left center edge to the upper right...
Aerial view, looking north, of the neighborhood located to the east of the Sears Roebuck and Company which stands at 150 Crosstown Parkway in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Crosstown Parkway is visible near the top left corner while Lake Street is visible...
Aerial image, looking northeast, of the Industrial State Bank's Washington Square Branch located at 1225 Portage Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This business can be seen in the center of the image on the right (east) side of Portage Street which...
Schools; Public Schools; Elementary Schools; Auto Theater;
Aerial view, looking northeast, of the recently completed Northglade Public Elementary School situated near the center right edge of the image. Near the center left edge of the image is visible the Douglas Auto (Drive-In) Theater located at 1776...
Aerial view, looking northeast, of the East Michigan Avenue and South Riverview Drive intersection located just east of downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. East Michigan Avenue sweeps in from the lower left corner and continues under the viaduct exiting...
Automobile accident near the intersection of John Street and Vine Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The vehicle is on its side with the driver's door propped open. Even though this is a December evening, a large crowd has gathered to investigate,...
Image of an automobile accident near the intersection of John Street and Vine Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The vehicle is lying on its side with the driver side door propped open. Even though it is a December evening after dark, a large crowd...
Aerial view, looking northeast, of the Miller Lumber Company and the Miller Sash and Door Company located at 1919 Factory Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Factory Street can be seen running from left to right while Reed Street is visible running...
Aerial view, looking towards the northeast, showing the Miller Lumber Company and the Miller Sash and Door Company located at 1919 Factory Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Factory Street is visible running from left to right while Reed Street...
Aerial view, looking north, of the Consumers Power Company power plant located at 701 East Michigan Avenue on the east shore of the Kalamazoo River just to the east of downtown Kalamazoo. The streets visible in the image are: East Michigan Avenue...
Image, looking north, showing the intersection of Spring Street and South Pitcher Street on the southeast side of downtown Kalamazoo. South Pitcher Street runs from the center bottom edge through the center of the image to the upper right corner. ...
Image of Mr. Ralph H. Kooi seated in a chair near the fireplace in his home at 422 Parkwood Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mr. Kooi is the treasurer of the George W. Taylor Company, seller of men's clothing, accessories and furniture, located at...
Image of Mr. Ralph H. Kooi seated in a chair near the fireplace in his home at 422 Parkwood Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mr. Kooi is the treasurer of the George W. Taylor Company, seller of men's clothing, accessories and furniture, located at...
