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

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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

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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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President Opens Doors to Students Some were curious. They wanted to catch a glimpse of the University ' s top man. Others just wanted to sample some of the refreshments. Whatever their mo- tive, 700 students showed up at President Shapiro ' s house for the annual student re- ception at the president ' s residence. Students got a chance to tour the white house on S. University and to meet the Shapiros face to face. For some, the open house is an annual affair. We come every year . . . it ' s good food, and it ' s neat to see the way the house has changed, said Joan Roggenbuck, an LSA senior who attended the social func- tion with a friend. But for the majority of the students, it was the first time they ' d visited the house or seen the Shapiros. The annual event is sponsored by the University Activities Center. Most come out of curiosity, said Steve Kamden, a member of UAC. Some students stopped by because they wanted to meet Shapiro. Laura Lynch, an art school junior, said she attended the open house because she wanted to say hello and tell him how much I ' ve enjoyed my classes. Regardless of their motives for coming, most students said they enjoyed their visit and meeting Shapiro. He greeted every- one and asked everyone different ques- tions, said Jennifer Marwil, an LSA sophomore. Some said they were impressed with the house itself. I think it ' s gorgeous, said Elyse Feldman, a second year medical stu- dent. Students weren ' t the only ones who had fun at the event. Vivian Shapiro said she also enjoyed the open house. It ' s fun. We don ' t have a lot of time to see the stu- dents, she said, adding that she regrets not being able to have students over more often. President Shapiro said he enjoys the event because he can meet the students who don ' t often get a chance to see me or the house. g -Allison Zousmer Photos by Kristine Golubovskis Right: Students conversed on the patio during the open house. Top right: A student walks through the hall after returning from President Shapiro ' s office. Above: The white house of the university president was built in 1840 and is registered as a national historic house. 20 President ' s Open House