Grand Rapids (Mich. ) -- History -- Photographs | Grand Rapids History . . . Abstract The Camera Shop was formed in 1908 by Walter K Schmidt (1865-1938) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to provide photo supplies to the community Schmidt, a pharmacist by training, used his knowledge of chemicals to run the Camera shop along side his drugstore until 1936 The photographs in this collection visually detail the commercial and industrial sector of the Grand Rapids economy in 1915
House History Resources | Grand Rapids Public Library - GRPL City Directories Lists who lived at an address, or what business was there They also show what people’s occupations were Tip: Many addresses in Grand Rapids changed in 1912 Physical city directories, opens a new window - at the Grand Rapids History Center; HathiTrust, opens a new window - various years from 1859 to 1933; Google Books, opens a new window - (various years from 1856 to 1924)
11 Must-Visit Historic Sites In Grand Rapids, Michigan Visitors can explore the campus’s vibrant atmosphere and gain a deeper appreciation for the intersection of tradition and innovation in Grand Rapids, Michigan Conclusion Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a treasure trove of historic sites that offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of the city’s past From the iconic Gerald R Ford Presidential
Archival Collections | Grand Rapids Public Library - GRPL Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council Oral History Collection: 168: Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Oral History Collection: 169: Arthur W Weber, Jr Papers: 170: Wolverine Brass Company Collection: 171: John W Champlin Correspondence: 172: Swift Family Diaries: 173: United States Army Weather School Collection: 174
Imperial Furniture Company | History Grand Rapids Title: Imperial Furniture Company: Date: 1918: Current Address: 1640 Broadway NW: Pre 1912 Address: 750 Broadway NW: Date Constructed: 1903: Original Owner: Imperial
Michigan Trust Building | History Grand Rapids That location had been the home and workshop of William Haldane, father of the Grand Rapids furniture industry The home was demolished to make room for the tallest building, at that time, in both the city and the state The Michigan Trust Building was the first in Grand Rapids planned specifically as an office building
15 extraordinary historic Michigan homes you need to visit In 1908, a prominent Grand Rapids clothier commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design this home in the city's Heritage Hill neighborhood The house, now owned by the furniture company Steelcase, is
Browse Photos - History Grand Rapids Browse by Type: Photos Two formats are available for browsing our large collection of photos: the thumbnail format, currently displayed—use a mouse-over to read the title; to view a list of the titles click on the View option
Lafayette Avenue, N. E. 35 Lafayette N. E. - historygrandrapids. org (Photo: James Starkey, 1980 Heritage Hill Association calendar ) 55 Lafayette N E maintained as a single-family reception and hospitality house by Grand Rapids Community College and its Foundation (Photo: David Hanks, 1972 Heritage Hill Association calendar ) the Barnett House is one of the only true full 3-story homes in Heritage
Dr. James A Foote, MD - Grand Rapids, MI - Bariatric Surgery James Foote, MD, FACS, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners in affiliation with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan Dr Foote's clinical interests include bariatric surgeries and intragastric balloon
Early History of Grand Rapids Township, Kent County, Michigan . . . The division, now called the township of Grand Rapids, received its name in April 1842 The first township meeting was held at the house of Joel Guild, April 4, 1834 This house stood on the present site of the City National Bank, and was the only frame building in the county except that occupied as a Catholic Church
Early History of Grand Rapids City, Kent County, Michigan . . . - MIGenWeb History and Directory of Kent County, Michigan, Containing a History of Each Township and the City of Grand Rapids, Compiled and Published by Dillenback and Leavitt, County History, Directory and Map Publishers, Grand Rapids: Daily Eagle Steam Printing House, 1870
List of people from Grand Rapids, Michigan - Wikipedia The following is a list of notable people associated with Grand Rapids, Michigan These people were born or lived in Grand Rapids Edmund Burfoot — Member of Michigan House of Representatives; Charles C Comstock — U S Congressman from Michigan Jewell James Ebers — transistor-theory electrical engineer; Christina Koch
The Hidden Figures of Grand Rapids’ History In Grand Rapids, she served on the Grand Rapids Chapter of the Michigan Commission on Human Rights She was appointed to a group that lead the first study on race relations in the city, which led to the formation of the city Human Relations Commission which evolved to the City of Grand Rapids Equal Opportunities Department