tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18216477155778932272024-03-12T23:44:44.884-04:00Ravenna Area Historical Society BlogHighlights of the history of the local area, pioneer families, Cemetery stones, historical happenings from 1849 to present. If you have suggestions, or something you would like to see posted on the blog please contact me [Holly] at email address: ravhist@live.com, feedback welcome.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-62997680232441305392012-05-28T06:00:00.000-04:002012-05-25T21:13:55.715-04:00Memorial Day - ObservanceMemorial Day is a day observed to honor those who died while in service for the U.S. Military, commemorated by decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers.Originally called Decoration Day, the observance started shortly after the Civil War. The first official observance was on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery where flowers were placed on the graves of both Union and Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-60689410948817196442010-12-25T06:00:00.003-05:002010-12-25T06:00:04.123-05:00Merry Christmas !!vintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum circa early 1900'sclick on photo for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-29863636988181471732010-12-19T06:00:00.002-05:002010-12-19T06:00:00.203-05:00Ready for the WorldPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewWhat time frame is this?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-4589683962059614222010-12-05T06:00:00.002-05:002010-12-05T06:00:01.765-05:00Where would she go?Photo Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewOn photo- Rippen or Rippey -- MuskegonHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-35407399442040373742010-11-21T06:00:00.001-05:002010-11-21T06:00:04.684-05:00Family AffairPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewAbout photo: Reed-- Shelby, MichHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-52517125344448504062010-11-07T06:00:00.004-05:002010-11-07T06:00:00.784-05:00Sunday postPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewNo known information about this photo. Based on the glasses and hair...1920's?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-26169702962235035382010-11-03T06:00:00.001-04:002010-11-03T06:00:04.800-04:00Wordless Wednesdayvintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum circa 1914click on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-67092902210457321722010-10-24T06:00:00.001-04:002010-10-24T06:00:02.722-04:00You Have My HeartPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewNo known information about this photo, does anyone recognize the time frame based on clothing?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-85369059554949656192010-10-10T06:00:00.001-04:002010-10-10T06:00:01.571-04:00Little Bundle of JoyPhoto Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewNo known information about this photoBoy or girl? Is that crocheted lace I see? Does anyone know the era?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-71556953001393824672010-10-01T06:00:00.001-04:002010-10-01T06:00:08.720-04:00Harvest Time, or not...vintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum circa 1911click on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-13444430727326232932010-09-26T06:00:00.001-04:002010-09-26T06:00:07.351-04:00Gibson GirlPhoto Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewOn photo:Noble [?] 81 Canal St Grand Rapids MichIs this know as the Gibson Girl era with the hair in a bun and the high neck collar? circa 1900-1920?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-33890435385613677432010-09-12T06:00:00.001-04:002010-09-12T06:00:04.267-04:00Young ManPhoto Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan - click on photo for larger viewPhoto by Wm Hall, Cadillac MichHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-73724756883761384492010-09-01T06:00:00.002-04:002010-09-01T06:00:01.398-04:00Wordless Wednesdayvintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum, unknown date and locationclick on photo for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-56355787062250865232010-08-22T06:00:00.001-04:002010-08-22T06:00:05.632-04:00Could they be your grandparents?Photo Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan- click on photo for larger viewWho is this couple? Where did they live? When was this taken?Stamped on photo- Woodard Grand RapidsHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-33371798101892110982010-08-19T06:00:00.003-04:002010-08-19T06:00:04.980-04:00Pioneer Family: Abbott FamilyChapter excerpts from the book, “Abbott History, From New England to Ontario Canada and Beyond” by Clint Abbott. Copyright Clint Abbott, 2010 All Rights Reserved (published with permission)Chapter 5 David Abbott – West Michigan to Crowley, LouisianaDavid Abbott is the fifth in line of William and Abigail’s children. He was born August 15th, 1824 in the Point Pelee, Ontario Canada area. David Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-32000361053517031872010-08-19T05:45:00.001-04:002010-08-19T20:41:18.499-04:00ALSO SEE POSTS UNDER LABEL: CASNOVIA TOWNSHIP (MAPS) CLICK ON THE MAP FOR A LARGER VIEWHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-13637185427668766612010-08-08T06:00:00.001-04:002010-08-08T06:00:07.388-04:00Do you know me?Copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan- click on photo for larger view.Wm McComb [Photographer]Muskegon, MichiganWhat era is this photo? There are no identifying markers on this photo.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-40919493438262204202010-08-01T06:00:00.002-04:002010-08-01T06:00:03.935-04:00Muskegon Harborvintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum circa early 1900'sclick on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-9744647387910787582010-07-25T06:48:00.002-04:002010-07-25T06:48:00.576-04:00Dude on a farmPhoto copyright Ravenna Museum Ravenna Michigan-click on photo for larger viewNo known informationHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-89277997685884811632010-07-11T06:46:00.001-04:002010-07-11T06:46:01.074-04:00Spirited YouthPhoto copyright Ravenna Museum Ravenna MichiganHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-13923030404512102852010-07-04T06:00:00.003-04:002010-07-26T22:13:48.032-04:00Summer DaysPlease check out a great site regarding the old Theatre Pavilion:Actors Colony at Blufftonvintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum circa early 1900's ~~ click on photos for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-76555176020901955922010-06-27T06:37:00.003-04:002010-06-27T06:37:00.549-04:00Young GirlPhotgrapher: Aurthur G Gillette 33 35 Monroe St GRAND RAPIDS MICHHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-51381342804343337762010-06-13T06:34:00.001-04:002010-06-13T06:34:00.703-04:00Heading to the fieldPhoto copyright Ravenna Museum Ravenna Michigan-click on photo for larger viewNo known information.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-58247075506484840812010-06-01T06:00:00.001-04:002010-06-01T06:00:03.563-04:00Long ago...vintage postcard, collection Ravenna Museum c early 1900's, no postmark on card. click on photo for larger viewHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1821647715577893227.post-62685588112766747542010-05-23T06:30:00.001-04:002010-05-23T06:30:00.220-04:00My Brother, My SisterPhoto copyright Ravenna Museum, Ravenna Michigan-click on photo for larger viewOr perhaps...cousins?Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.com0