Category: Detroit, Michigan

Jarrell Children

Children of Vernon and Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell, early 1940s. Left to right: Dolores Jarrell Roy, Mary Ann "Cookie" Jarrell Falkner, and John William Jarrell. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #falknergenealogy #falkner #ancestors #lovefamilyhistory #lovehistory #detroit #detroithistory #michigan

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Schermack “Talking Salesmen”

Schermack "Talking Salesmen" Vending Machines (1929). The machine used a “continuous bucket” system, which allowed different sizes/types of products to be vended. A phonograph was incorporated in the machine, so a short message, such as a compny slogan, would play when the crank was turned. These machines were invented and patented by the inventor Joseph... Continue Reading →

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Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and Daughter

My grandmother, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell, holding my mother, Mary Ann “Cookie” Jarrell Falkner, in the early 1940s. Taken in front of the house of Uncle Alfred Schermack on Winston St., Detroit, Michigan. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #familyarchives #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #ancestors... Continue Reading →

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Laura Schermack Blumenstiel

Laura Schermack Blumenstiel (1886-1958) in the 1950s. She was my maternal great-grandmother, but died before I was born. Laura was born in Freeport, Illinois, USA and moved to Detroit, Michigan, USA with her husband, John William Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian... Continue Reading →

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Children of Vernon and Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell

Children of Vernon and Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell with a neighbor, Early 1940s. Left to right: Bruce (neighbor), Dolores Jarrell Roy, Mary Ann "Cookie" Jarrell Falkner, and John William Jarrell. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #falknergenealogy #falkner #ancestors #lovefamilyhistory #lovehistory... Continue Reading →

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Jarrell/Holmes Cousins

Jarrell/Holmes Cousins (early 1940s). Left to right: John (Jack) Holmes, John William Jarrell, Mary Ann "Cookie" Jarrell Falkner, and Dolores Jarrell Roy. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #falknergenealogy #falkner #ancestors #lovefamilyhistory #lovehistory #detroit #detroithistory #michigan #cousins

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Schermack Triple Stamp Vending Machine

Brochure for Schermack Triple Stamp Vending Machine (1950s). The round-back model had a clear plexiglas back and was much lighter than the iron and plate glass models of the 1920s. The Schermack Products Company was founded in Detroit by inventor Joseph J. Schermack, my great-great uncle. #familyhistory #detroit #detroithistory #schermackcompanies #schermackgenealogy #stampvendingmachine #stampcollection #stampcollector #genealogy... Continue Reading →

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Dorothy Tees Off!

Dorothy Tees Off! My grandmother, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell, practices golf in the 1920s. Unfortunately, the photo is out-of-focus, but the tee holder may be my grandmother’s sister, Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #detroit #michigan #blumenstiel... Continue Reading →

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Woodward Avenue in Detroit

Woodward Avenue in Detroit, about 1909 (postcard). The Blumenstiel and Schermack branches of my family moved to Detroit in the early 1900s. #falknerjarrell #ancestors #familyhistory #genealogy #genealogyphoto #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #oldphotograph #savinghistory #findingroots #postcard #oldpostcard #detroit #detroitmichigan #woodwardave #woodward #vintagedetroit #olddetroit #detroithistory

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Schermack Company Employees

Employees in Front of Schermack Company (1164 W. Baltimore, Detroit, Michigan, USA). The company was founded by my great-great uncle, Joseph J. Schermack and manufactured postage stamp vending machines, among other things. Employee photos from earlier eras show markedly different fashions and hairstyles. My great-great aunts, who worked at the company for many years, do... Continue Reading →

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