Knechtel Collection

    The steeple of the Methodist Church on Chisholm Street is in the background.

    Dege's Garage next to Martindale's Store on River Street, Alpena.

    Lumber camp crew posing with horse teams and large log pile. Possible Fletcher lumber camp.

    Hay's Bicycle Shop in Downtown Alpena.

    The Alpena Central High School replaced the Union School and was built in 1891 at a cost of $31,800. Grades 4, 5, and 6 were on the first floor, while the high school was on the second floor.

    Main Street, Hillman.

    C. Moench Sons' Tannery Company operated by John C. and Henry L. Moench of Cattaraugus, NY, and William Kreb. The tannery was located at the end of Washington Avenue, west of Alpena.

    Construction of the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hillman began in 1957. Its dedication or "solemn blessing" took place on July 3, 1960. The church is located on Veterans Memorial Highway.

    Construction of the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hillman began in 1957. Its dedication or "solemn blessing" took place on July 3, 1960. The church is located on Veterans Memorial Highway.

    Adam's Express, Adam's Freight, and American Express Agency parade wagons, c1920.