by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: CONSTRUCTED: 1914 The Larsen Brothers were the sellers of second hand goods. So flourishing was their business that in 1879 they leased the brand new Taber Block. It was then reputed as the largest and finest showroom on the “east coast.” Two of the three... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: Unknown CONSTRUCTED: Circa 1872 In July 1872, local businessman Peter Jones contracted for the construction of a brick building to serve as a combination dwelling and grocery/drug store. Over the next several years, Jones developed a large business among... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: Unknown CONSTRUCTED: 1883 The three Haley sisters came to Manistee before the Great Fire of 1871 to start a millinery shop. It was destroyed in the fire and was quickly reestablished. The business was to burn down four more times in the next 12 years.... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: CONSTRUCTED: 1910 In April of 1910, well-known clothing proprietor, Harry Aarons, revealed his plans for the demolition of two buildings on the corner of River and Greenbush streets and the construction of a brand new, three-story structure where he would... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: CONSTRUCTED: 1906-1907 In the early days of telephone usage in Manistee, the local telephone company operated out of an office on River Street. However after a large increase in telephone subscribers it was announced in February 1906, that the telephone...
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