University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Top right: The old fire house downtown was built in 1882; it ' s now a museum. Top left: West of Main St. on Liberty St. stands this building constructed in 1888. Bottom right: An old alley porch is livened by a garden. Bottom left: Resi- dents of Ann Arbor enjoy the atmosphere of Kerrytown. 18 Old Town

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Seasonal Splendor Abounds In Ann Arbor Whether you understand the process that causes leaves to turn colors, or if you prefer to believe that mother nature paints them one by one, there ' s no denying the beauty of autumn in Michigan. The changing seasons have inspired po- ets, given artists scenic views to paint, and delighted sightseers for generations. Somehow the seasons mirror our thoughts, as fall, signifies the return to school, and spring releases our dormant energies fro- zen by the cold winter months. Summer also is a season to appreciate here on cam- pus, when life is more relaxed. At any time Ann Arborites can appreciate the passing of seasons. X -Sandy Freedman 4 V. . Top: The winter snow buries the ground along the Huron River. Bottom: The summers are hot and humid and often leaves turn brown as a result of excessive dryness. Seasons 17

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Old Town Maintains Early History Along the brick streets on Main Street and around Kerrytown, many of Ann Ar- bor ' s historical structures are being pre- served. Still standing are aged buildings constructed in the 19th Century. The city of Ann Arbor, then Ann Ar- bour, was registered as a town in May of 1824. The name was given by founders Elisha Rumsey and Mike Allen in honor of their wives, both named Ann. The Ar- bor is speculated to be a natural plum tree arbor once standing on the corner of W. Huron and First where Mrs. Rumsey enjoyed working. Ann Arbor had trolley cars starting back in 1890. In the 1930 ' s these cars be- gan to disappear due to the popularity of the automobile, and in 1949 the last trolley was taken off the streets. Many historical buildings still remain, mainly within the original town bound- aries between Division and First Streets. At the present day, restoration is taking place. This fall on Liberty Street, Jaco- son ' s shed its modern store front, opting to give it a 19th Century face. Along Main Street many storefronts are also in the pro- cess of restoration. Today amidst the evolving modern ar- chitectural style of the university and of city, there still remains examples of struc- tures from Ann Arbor ' s early days, g -Kristine Golubovskis Photos by Kristine Golubovksis Bottom right: Saturday morning are the liveliest at the Farmer ' s Market. Above: The nineteenth century storefront have been restored and are presently in use. Top Window display romanesque arched brickwork, popular in the nineteenth century. Old Town 19