Picture Postcards of Alpena
Take a tour! Have a look!
Second Avenue
Now, you might think I'm a bit nuts for posting so many pictures of one area.
But I'm not! Its good to see the evolution of the town, and each picture has a unique viewpoint.
A different angle, a store or two ahead or behind, all showing different pieces of Alpena life.
I've also included photos of the bridge for your viewing pleasure.
1906
1907
ca 1907-1911 (a closeup of a photo I no longer can find)
1910
Here's a REALLY good card (here's the back if you're interested)
(Two detail shots of it)
1912
ca1907-1915
1916
1926
ca1930-1945
1941
1941 - The Second Avenue Bridge
Did you see the Alpena Furniture Store in the background?
ca 1940-1950
This one is definitely ca 1950s-1960s.
"Looking north on Second Avenue, this intersection marks the center of Alpena's active business life.
