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    Daniel, Sarah, and Mary Carter were Alpena's pioneer family arriving in 1856. Daniel helped organize the county and served as the first postmaster. Sarah was familiar with medicines and the treatment

    An interesting look into the life of the Carter Home is found in "The Diary of Nellie A. Hayes: A Glimpse into Everyday Lives of Alpena's First Permanent Settlers, Daniel and Sarah Carter, Alpena, Mi

    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

    "East from Court House, 1900"

    Looking Northwest. St. Bernard's Church and School are along Chisholm Street on the left.

    Looking Northeast from the Alpena County Courthouse. The corner of Chisholm Street and Eighth Street is as the lower left.

    Looking Southeast from the Alpena County Courthouse.

    Looking Southwest across the Thunder Bay River from the Paper Company.

    "July 19, 1909...before the Council sat Richard Collings encouraging the Council to approve paving the street with brick, and John Monaghan fighting for the streets to be paved with cement. Up until

    "Stump removal, Merchant Street, October 17, 1962"

    Donald Hartlep in stroller being watched over by his sister, Esther, on the porch of the family home at 616 Lockwood Street in Alpena, Michigan. Esther looks to be in a Native American costume.

    Donald Hartlep, about age 1 1/2, outside home.

    Donald Hartlep, about age 2, on porch of family home at 616 Lockwood Street in Alpena, Michigan.

    This is the living room in the home of Herbert M. Howe, owner of the Howe Music Shop and later, Alpena City Clerk. This home is located at 215 E. Dunbar Street. The first floor was finished with Miss

    The home of Herbert M. and Maud [nee Stewart] Howe at 215 E. Dunbar Street, Alpena, Michigan.

    St. Anne's Catholic Church in background.

    Middle Island photographs (*scans from glass-plate negatives) were taken by George Hartlep, Esther’s father. Collection donated by Marilyn Thom (daughter) in 2007. The Middle Island Life-Saving Stati

    Esther Hartlep on porch of family home at 227 W. Lewis Street in Alpena, Michigan.

    Fletcher Home, 3rd north of Hitchcock; Johnson Home, 4th north of Hitchcock; Comstock Home, 5th north of Hitchcock. Johnson home burned down in May of 1931 (Fred Trelfa Binder 1).

    Looking along the residential portion of First Avenue from Chisholm Street.