RCA Photo of the Week - April 30, 2019

The lucky young man wearing the helmet seems to be all geared up and ready to fly! Students of the Romeo Country School were treated to a tour of a Coast Guard helicopter that landed on the Romeo Lions Field. Manned by  Lt. Mike Hoffner and Petty Officer Bill Krimmel of Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Hoffer explained to the students that "the copter is used in drug patrols, law enforcement exercises and rescue missions. 'We will do anything to help the local government agencies,' he said."

The photo appeared in the May 20, 1987 edition of The Romeo Observer. Do you know who any of the students are?

Send us an email at rca@romeodistrictlibrary.org or leave a comment if you can identify any of them.

RCA Photo of the Week - April 16, 2019

An out of this world crash landing? Of course not, but this sphere could be seen in Romeo up until it was razed in 1977. Located at Railroad Street on the south side of E. St. Clair, this sphere was a storage tank for natural gas. Built in 1929 by the Detroit Edison Company, the Hortonsphere (named after its inventor) stood 50 feet tall. By 1977 it could no longer hold enough volume to meet needs, and the owner at that time, Southeastern Michigan Gas Company (SEMG) had it dismantled.

From The Romeo Observer, April 13, 1977
Courtesy of the Melvin E. and Joan D. Bleich collection; Romeo Community Archives, Romeo District Library

RCA Photo of the Week - April 9, 2019

Librarian Julie Dodge looks on as Sid Kreger of Kerner Construction places the cornerstone for the Kezar Library addition that was completed in 1970.

Do you remember what was in the lower level for many years? It was home of the Children's section including books and other materials, and where storytimes and other activities were held. 

From The Romeo Observer, April 15, 1971
Courtesy of the Melvin E. and Joan D. Bleich collection; Romeo Community Archives, Romeo District Library

RCA Photo of the Week April 2, 2019

As I've been working with the collections while researching at the Romeo Community Archives, I often come across interesting and sometimes unusual photographs. So, I thought it would be a good idea to share them, and I plan on doing so every week.

Today's photograph depicts Charles Broley and an 11-week old bald eagle. Apparently, the white head and tail feathers that we associate with this magnificent animal do not grow in until the bird matures and reaches 4 to 5 years of age, at which time they also begin nesting. 

This photo is not dated and is part of the Melvin E. and Joan D. Bleich collection, which consists of The Romeo Observer newspapers and associated photographs. Any additional information would be welcome! rca@romeodistrictlibrary.org