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	Michigan Avenue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Michigan Avenue refers to remnants of Old U.S. Highway 12 that ran from downtown Detroit to Chicago.
		In Detroit, Michigan Avenue is one of five major avenues (along with Woodward, Grand River, Gratiot and Jefferson) planned by judge Augustus Woodward in 1805 that extend from downtown Detroit in differing directions.
		Historically, Michigan Avenue was an old highway that ran through the middle of the major towns and cities of Michigan between Detroit and Chicago.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Michigan_Avenue (314 words)

	Encyclopedia: Michigan Avenue
		It was replaced by Interstate 94 in 1952, and the state of Michigan re-routed the U.S. 12 designation to the former route of U.S. Highway 112.
		Michigan State Highway 3, or M-3, is a north-south state highway in the U.S. state of Michigan in the Detroit metropolitan area.
		Jefferson Avenue is a scenic road along the eastern part of Metro Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan along Lake Erie, the Detroit River, and Lake Saint Clair.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Michigan-Avenue (718 words)

	Michigan Avenue (Chicago) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Michigan Avenue's double-decker bridge over the Chicago River.
		Michigan Avenue is a north-south road in Chicago, Illinois.
		Michigan Avenue has been designated as US 12, US 41 and US 54; it currently has no number.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Michigan_Avenue_(Chicago) (373 words)

	The Magnificent Mile - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association (GNMAA) is the community organization that represents and informs the many and diverse interests within its geographical boundaries - Randolph Street to North Avenue, Lake Michigan to the North Branch Canal.
		The Lake Michigan shoreline, originally located just a block away from what is now Michigan Avenue, would undergo a series of landfills amounting to 125 acres to stabilize the shoreline and avoid flooding.
		Initiated by The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association's Planning, Preservation and Urban Design Committee (PPUD), chaired by Jacqueline Hayes, president of Jacqueline C. Hayes and Associates, the project was chaired by Ralph Weber, vice president of planning for Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
	www.themagnificentmile.com /History/default.cfm (1309 words)

	Michigan State Capitol
		The Michigan capitol was the first of three state capitols designed by Elijah E. Myers in the 1870s and 1880s.
		The Michigan State Capitol reflected—and inspired—the national trend after the Civil War for monumental fireproof buildings, constructed to house state governments growing in size and complexity, as well as to serve as suitable repositories for mementoes of the war itself.
		The interior embellishment of the Michigan State Capitol, undertaken over a period of several years after the dedication and occupation of the building, involved the extensive use of decorative, or architectural painting.
	www.michigan.gov /hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_19267_20424-54598--,00.html (353 words)

	NASDVA.COM - MICHIGAN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF): Created in 1946 from $50 million in postwar reserve funds, the MVTF, utilizing approximately $4 million of interest earnings from the trust, administers two grant programs - - the Emergency Grant Program and the Tuition Grant Program.
		Tuition grants are available to sons and daughters of totally disabled or deceased service-connected veterans attending Michigan institutions of higher education.
		MVTF grant policies and adjudication, county committee appointments and expenditure from trust earnings are governed by a seven-member gubernatorially appointed board of trustees nominated by statutorially designated state veterans service organizations for staggered three-year terms.
	www.nasdva.com /michigan.html (573 words)

	Midland Orthopedic-Michigan Avenue
		Midland Orthopedics is located on the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue at 29th Street (entrance faces south).
		Michigan Avenue is about halfway between the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) on the west and Lake Shore Drive on the east.
		Michigan Avenue is one-way heading south, beginning just south of 31st Street.
	www.midlandortho.com /michigan.html (215 words)

	Michigan Street Preservation Association
		The congregation that became known as the Michigan Street Baptist church was formally organized between 1832 and 1837.
		A description of the lower part of Michigan Street, which was written in the late 1920s, suggests some of the changes that historical evolution had in store for the Michigan Street community.
		Although the Michigan Street Church has given up center stage in community life, its significance in the 19th and early 20th century history of Buffalo's African American community should be celebrated and memorialized by all future generations.
	www.nyhistory.com /mspa (2856 words)

	Michigan Soldiers'and Sailors'Monument (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is the state's foremost Civil War monument.
		In 1865, the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Association was established by Governor Austin Blair in order to collect funds for a monument commemorating Michigan's sailors and soldiers killed during the Civil War.
		The Michigan Soldiers'and Sailors' Monument is situated within the traffic circle of the intersection of Woodward Avenue, Michigan Avenue, Monroe Street, Fort Street, and Cadillac Square.
	www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/detroit/d15.htm (265 words)

	Michigan Avenue makeover begins - 06/18/03 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Parts of Michigan Avenue on Dearborn's east side between Interstate 94 and Schaefer will be affected by a major construction project for much of the rest of the summer.
		The Michigan Department of Transportation is redoing a 4.4-mile stretch of the avenue in two phases at a cost of $10 million.
		Mayor Michael Guido said Michigan Avenue should have been redone done four years ago and that the state postponed the project three times.
	www.detnews.com /2003/wayne/0306/18/e03-196258.htm (445 words)

	The Heritage at Millennium Park -- Press (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Overlooking the green of Grant Park and the blue of Lake Michigan, the hotel at 636 S. Michigan Ave., which has been closed since 1999, now is in the market for a few well-heeled guests who will live there permanently.
		The condo conversion of the Blackstone is the latest event in the transformation of Chicago's "front door," the dramatic streetwall of nearly 50 high-rise and mid-rise buildings that looms over the park between Randolph Street and Roosevelt Road.
		Ligon noted that changes have swept the avenue in the last 10 years, with many properties converting from office to institutional and residential uses.
	www.heritagecondo.com /press_061001.htm (1703 words)

	Michigan Avenue Hotel - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
		Located in Chicagos Magnificent Mile corridor, the AAA Four-Diamond Wyndham Chicago is approximately one block off Michigan Avenue and 20 miles...
		With a prestigious address on Michigan Avenue in the heart of the "Magnificent Mile"; the Omni Chicago Hotel exudes the luxury...
		Located on Michigan Avenue overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, The Hilton Chicago has achieved an unprecedented fusion of historic luxury...
	nextag.com /goto.jsp?p=169&search=michigan+avenue+hotel&node=2703100 (391 words)

	Michigan Avenue in Sheboygan closing on Monday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Green Bay regional office is announcing one-half mile of Michigan Avenue in the city of Sheboygan from WIS 42 to 8th Avenue will be closing Monday, June 13, for construction.
		The estimated $1.9 million construction effort includes the reconstruction of the Michigan Avenue roadway, sidewalks and storm sewer as well as the installation of new street lighting.
		Traffic will be detoured from Michigan Avenue via WIS 42, Superior Street and 7th Street.
	www.dot.state.wi.us /news/news/3/2005/michiganave.htm (122 words)

	Geology along Michigan Avenue, Chicago
		This handout is for a walking tour of both sides of Michigan Avenue.
		The Michigan Avenue Bridge (1918-1920) is a double-leaf trunion bascule bridge with two traffic decks, the lower one is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to the North Michigan Avenue Reconstruction Project.
		The Michigan Avenue Bridge and the Wacker Drive Esplanade are Chicago Landmarks.
	ebeltz.net /fieldtrips/michave.html (1915 words)

	Michigan Retailer - Woodward Avenue; Michigan's past, present and future
		Woodward Ave-nue was recently recognized as both a Michigan Heritage Route and a National Scenic Byway—the first urban, cultural designations in Michigan—by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
		As Michigan’s oldest road, an off-shoot of the Saginaw Trail used by Native Americans, there have been struggles to maintain Woodward’s historic structure but also bring it up to date to accommodate the surrounding communities’ growth.
		It was a response to a surge of growth of the suburbs and sub-par upkeep of Woodward Avenue, both of which were hurting downtown business,” said Carmona.
	www.retailers.com /news/retailers/02sept/mr0802woodward.html (1447 words)

	Michigan Highways: Highways 1 through 9
		M-1/Woodward Ave was designated a Michigan Heritage Route by the Michigan Department of Transportation-Design Division in July 1999 and as a National Scenic Byway by FHWA National Scenic Byways Program on June 13, 2002.
		According to an MDOT press release, "Paul B. Henry of Grand Rapids served with distinction in the Michigan House of Representatives, Michigan Senate and U.S. House of Representatives between 1979 and 1993.
		The Michigan Dept of Transportation has created a handy brochure which contains an overview of the M-6/South Belfline project, as well as a map showing the location of the new freeway, as well as the various on- and off-ramps at each interchange.
	www.michiganhighways.org /listings/MichHwys01-09.html (7791 words)

	North Michigan Avenue - Shopping - Chicago, IL, 60611 - Citysearch
		Beautiful people whiz by on their way to one of the Avenue's tony stores.
		There is no other shopping district like North Michigan Avenue in the world.
		If you cant find a store on Michigan Avenue that doesnt have what your looking for I dont think it exists.
	chicago.citysearch.com /profile/11342840 (428 words)

	The Green Party of Michigan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Michigan Greens also took several new steps to rally the growing majority of public sentiment against the war in Iraq, supporting petition drives and billboards to let elected officials know the people want them to "Bring the Troops Home Now".
		The Green Party of Michigan (GPMI) welcomes the recent certification by the State Board of Canvassers of the petition to restore Michigan's 99-year ban on hunting the mourning dove -- a bird recognized by the state legislature as the Michigan Bird of Peace.
		To build the Green Party AND Green Movement in Michigan to be an effective force for progressive change toward a sustainable economy (e.g., jobs with a living wage), sustainable ecology (e.g., taxing use of non-renewable resources rather than individual income), sustainable democracy (e.g., proportional representation), and sustainable society (e.g., true respect for diversity).
	www.migreens.org (1896 words)

	Michigan Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities
		CEN is a Michigan Department of Education statewide education information network.
		Assessment, coaching and individualized interventions (therapy and tutoring) to develop the underlying neurological processes intefering with learning.
		We serve as an advocate and an information and technical assistance source for employers, state and local government, people with disabilities, families, and the general public.
	www.yellowpagesforkids.com /help/mi.htm (1242 words)

	M-199 ON AUSTIN AVENUE
		What today is Michigan Avenue both east and west of Albion was constructed in the 1830s by Jesse Crowell, to access the Territorial Road (now C Drive North), which was the main thoroughfare upon which the pioneer settlers traveled across Michigan.
		It’s hard to believe, but Michigan Ave between Albion and Marshall was originally paved with brick, and the underlying brick still forms a base for the road today.
		During the 1920s Michigan Avenue was re-designated U.S.-12, which remained until I-94 opened in 1960.
	www.albionmich.com /history/histor_notebook/010225.shtml (635 words)

	Local Catholic Church History and Catholic Ancestors - Michigan
		The Diocese of Kalamazoo encompasses the southwestern Michigan counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, St. Joseph, Kalamazoo and Van Buren.
		The Diocese of Marquette encompasses the Upper Penninsula Michigan counties of Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon and Schoolcraft.
		The red book of Michigan; a civil, military and biographical history by Charles Lanman (1871) which includes history information about the Catholic Church in Michigan on pp.
	home.att.net /~Local_Catholic/CatholicUS-DetroitMI.htm (3724 words)

	Michigan Avenue (Chicago) Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Michigan Avenue (Chicago) Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography
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	localcolorart.com /encyclopedia/Michigan_Avenue_(Chicago) (584 words)

	Westwind Capital Partners \| Acquisitions \| 444 North Michigan Avenue (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Chicago, IL 444 North Michigan Avenue is in the center of Chicago's business, entertainment and shopping districts.
		The 36-story building, overlooking Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and the Magnificent Mile, offers unique access to the finest hotels, restaurants, shops and business services in Chicago.
		Its height and position on Michigan Avenue give 444 North Michigan instant recognition and corporate visibility.
	westwindcapital.com /acquisitions/444_michigan/main.html (86 words)

	cbs2chicago.com: Chicago news, weather, traffic, video from WBBM-TV: Protesters Plan March On Michigan Aveune (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Anti-war protesters say despite warnings from the city and Chicago police, they will assemble on Michigan avenue Saturday afternoon because it is their right.
		City officials denied the permit request from anti-war demonstrators to march down Michigan Avenue, fearing the same chaos that took place in 2003.
		With 450 shops and 50,000 pedestrians estimated on Michigan Avenue Saturday, they are concerned about what might happen.
	cbs2chicago.com /topstories/local_story_077183536.html (469 words)

	Woodward Avenue (M-1)
		Stretching out from the base of Detroit at the Detroit River, Woodward Avenue follows the pathway of growth from the heart of the city, a celebration of the place and the industry that put America on wheels....
		The Albert Kahn House was designed by, and built for, Albert Kahn, one of Detroit’s world renowned architects, as his residence.
		Held on Woodward Avenue on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, this nationally televised parade attracts 500,000 people.
	www.byways.org /browse/byways/13754 (189 words)

	Chicago Hotel on Michigan Avenue \| Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Chicago \| Welcome
		Stay in the heart of Chicago on Michigan Avenue.
		The Congress Plaza Hotel, a historic Chicago hotel on Michigan Avenue, was originally designed and built to accommodate visitors to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893.
		Located on a picturesque setting on Michigan Avenue, adjacent to Grant Park, this hotel is ideal for visitors wanting a taste of Chicago.
	www.congressplazahotel.com (545 words)

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