Ann Taber Collection

    Richardson Dam, originally Oldfield Dam, across the Thunder Bay River at Tenth Street in Alpena, Michigan.

    From Centennial History of Alpena County, Michigan (1892/1903) by David D. Oliver, page 31: "The Trowbridge dam slacks the water up the river a short distance above the North Branch, and the perpendi

    Centennial Building, 1880, corner of 1st Avenue, Washington Avenue, and Chisholm Street, Alpena, Michigan.

    Ninth Street Bridge, Alpena, Michigan during flood on April 23, 1923.

    Chisholm Street Bridge (Thunder Bay River) damaged from flood on April 23, 1923.

    Second Avenue Bridge, downtown Alpena, Michigan.

    Building the third Second Avenue Bridge across the Thunder Bay River, late 1800s. Downtown Alpena, Michigan. Looking south.

    Alpena Power Company's Ninth Street Dam Powerhouse (built 1909) across the Thunder Bay River, Alpena, Michigan.

    Match to Trelfa number 4-2061.

    Sleigh pulled by horses crossing the third Second Avenue Bridge heading into downtown Alpena, Michigan. This bridge across the Thunder Bay River was built in 1886. Cohen's Store (or Alpena Furniture

    The second Second Avenue Bridge across the Thunder Bay River in Alpena, Michigan. This bridge was built in 1872-73 and replaced in 1886.

    Edward C Spens, in his drugstore, dealt in a variety of items according to the Alpena City Directory. These included not only drugs, but paints, oils, and wallpaper.

    Second Avenue, believed to be north of Dunbar Street looking south, showing the residential portion as a wide, tree-lined (possibly Elm trees) street.

    Egg Day at the Royal Theatre on Chisholm Street on April 20, 1914. On designated days, could bring a fresh egg as admission to a movie.

    The Obed Smith School was built at the corner of North Second Avenue and Spratt Street in 1883, and burned in 1922.

    Second Avenue looking south toward Chisholm Street, which is just above center.

    Originally the Fletcher House, this hotel was moved in 1887 about a block to be positioned between First and Waters Street (present location of City Hall) and turned facing away from the bay. It was

    Crystal Ice Company wagon in front of New York Saloon at an unknown location.

    Above was taken from "The Town That Wouldn't Die" by Robert Haltiner.

    The Alpena Fire Department. This picture is believed to have been taken on Water Street, between Second and Third Avenues, around 1883, as noted by the McMasters Harness Ship on the right. This is pr