Fred Trelfa Collection

    "Eales Bros. & Co., Oldfield & Walnut Streets, 1895"

    The 1876 Centennial Building at the corner of First Avenue, Washington Avenue, and Chisholm Street.

    The Epsteyn residence was located at the corner of First Avenue and Dunbar Street.

    Ox-Bow banking grounds. The "ox-bow" was named for a twisting stretch of the Thunder Bay River that resembled a yoke used to harness oxen. The banking grounds (on the banks of the river) were where l

    Ox-Bow banking grounds. The "ox-bow" was named for a twisting stretch of the Thunder Bay River that resembled a yoke used to harness oxen. The banking grounds (on the banks of the river) were where l

    Arthur White's residence was at 410 Lockwood St., Alpena, MI.

    "Gilchrist Wood Wagon, 1895"

    "Alpena Waterfront from Small Boat Harbor, Showing Disposal Plant and Oil Tanks, June 30, 1960"

    From "Alpena Gleanings..." (Part 1) by Robert Haltiner: The Habitant Shop, established in 1922, was first located at 113 W. Fletcher Street. More space was soon needed and the factory was moved to th

    A photo was taken in 1890 showing downtown Alpena North Second Ave from Chisholm St. Notice the Maltz Opera House on the far right and a section of the Hanover Block on the left.

    "Churchill Wood Wagon, 1895"

    Myers Block was at the corner of Water Street and N. Second Avenue.

    "Spreading Asphalt, Merchant Street, June 27, 1962"

    From "Alpena Gleanings..." (Part 1) by Robert Haltiner: The Habitant Shop, established in 1922, was first located at 113 W. Fletcher Street. More space was soon needed and the factory was moved to th

    The Besser Stave Mill (aka The Besser - Churchill Co.) produced pieces of wood, which were assembled into barrels. It was located along the Thunder Bay River between Johnson St. and what was once For

    Front Row - Left to Right: 4. Elwin Dike or Eusebe Boutin 6. Wm Riecks 7. Ludwig Gengerke 9. Geo. Christopherson

    "Gilchrist Mill Crew, 1895"

    Billboard advertising Trans-Mississippi Expo and President McKinley's appearance.

    Behind Mr. Aikens is the Alpena Magnetic Sulphur Springs Bath House / Fletcher Office Building. This is now the location of the Library.