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The Psychogenealogist is excited to introduce Ryan Lyden as a new contributor to our blog. Ryan is a dedicated and knowledgeable photo collector with a passion for Michigan-related themes. We invite you to enjoy his inaugural post.
This historical photograph showcases Harrison Coleman's undertaking and livery business, located at 201 N. Washington Avenue in Saginaw, Michigan. The two-story brick building features a symmetrical facade with arched windows and a central entrance, above which a decorative balcony is visible. A horse-shaped weather vane adorns the roof, reflecting the business’s connection to horse-drawn transportation.
Photo Credit: Ryan Lyden - Harrison Coleman’s undertaking and livery business in Saginaw, Michigan (abt. 1900)
In front of the building, several horse-drawn carriages and hearses are lined up, attended by drivers and staff dressed in formal attire. The horses, well-groomed and harnessed, stand ready for service. The scene is set on a winter day, as indicated by the patches of snow on the ground. The presence of a wooden utility pole on the right side of the image suggests the early adoption of telegraph or telephone lines in the area. The building was situated where the current day Temple Theater is located.
This is an 8x10 inch albumen photograph, taken around 1900, mounted on a 10x12 inch board.
Here a a few newspaper clippings detailing the life and passing of Harrison Coleman.
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This historical photograph captures the launch of the Lake Pachuta, the first ship built by the Saginaw Ship Building Company in 1918.