Howard Avenue, Croswell Michigan c1905

Downtown Croswell, before stoplights and parking lots: Howard Avenue with awnings out and horses hitched

Sepia street scene of Howard Avenue in Croswell with multi-story brick buildings, storefront awnings, utility poles, and a horse-drawn buggy.

This photo shows Howard Avenue in downtown Croswell, lined with brick storefronts, canvas awnings and a horse-drawn buggy at the curb. The caption reads “Howard Ave., Croswell, Mich.” and it’s marked “PESNA PHOTO.”

One clue: the “First National Bank” sign fits a national bank in Croswell listed as operating in the 1910s.

Do you recognize which block this is — or what shops were under those awnings?

Michael Hardy

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