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