Johanna ehlers passed away in grand rapids, michigan. The obituary was featured in grand rapids press on april. Ford museum in grand rapids honors the 38th president of the united states. Grand rapids erma johnson flipped through the pages of a grandville avenue sw history book, the images reviving memories from her own past. About east grand rapids east grand rapids has a long and colorful history. This book is a must for anyone interested in the history of grand rapids, mi. Downtown grand rapids, when the center of business, used to host four department stores. History of the city of grand rapids, michigan with. See more ideas about history, grand rapids michigan and michigan. We invite you to visit the local history room at the library, located 750 lakeside drive, to learn more about the communitys past. Clark is the founder of the adapt chapter in grand rapids and in january of this year, the grand rapids peoples history project did an interview with clark. Do you get pumped talking about the french revolution. Illustrations, including many originally engraved portraits are plentiful. History of grand rapids the area known today as the city of grand rapids.
The information contained in the hefty volume is detailed and reliable. Grand rapids genealogy in kent county, mi usa 994,159 michigan 23,293 kent county 960 grand rapids 519 note. Hoeve, patricia jean patricia jean hoeve, age 78 of wyoming, passed away tuesday, november 3, 2015. Materials may be accessed by request in the reading room in seidman house. But for over a year controversy waged as to whether grand rapids or laprairie should become the county seat. Play games, watch videos and read books in multiple languages. About 300 years ago, the ottawa indians moved into the area and lived in several villages along the river. Patricia hoeve obituary wyoming, mi grand rapids press. This book, in reprint form, represents one of the premier sources of history of the grand rapids, michigan area, and by extension, the old northwest. The past the grand rapids historical commission was established because one person, retired newspaper reporter z. Herpolsheimers lazarus in 1987, jacobsons, steketees founded in 1862, and wurzburgs. Grand rapids press historical archives kent district library. Grand rapids, mi when benthams restaurant first opened in grand rapids, customers who didnt have the money could trade a muskrat pelt for a. Check out our book section showcasing many attributes like rich history and arts that have influenced grand rapids.
Facsimile reproduction of the original 1891 edition new yorkgrand rapids. From its earliest recorded history in the 1820s as a tiny frontier trading post, through many booming decades as the furniture city, to its newest reinvention as a center of public art, grand rapids has a fascinating history. Accuweather provides weather content to the grand rapids press. The grand rapids press is a daily newspaper published in grand rapids, michigan. Igdrasil club organized 6 october 1892 19001901, 1904, 1911. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Book corral grand rapids, michigan bookstore, library. You can research your house, your family, a business or your neighborhood. History of the city of grand rapids, michigan with an appendix. History of grand rapids grand rapids historical society.
In 1945, grand rapids became the first city in the world to fluoridate its drinking water a move hailed as one of the 20th centurys greatest public health achievements. History of grand rapids and its industries, volume 2. How the furniture workers strike of 1911 changed grand rapids. Grand rapids historical society, grand rapids, michigan. Kent county, michigan online historical directories. This print not only honors the disability rights movement, it honors a grand rapids activist, clark goodrich. On march, 2012, at a meeting at east grand rapids high school, the grand rapids chapter of national charity league, inc. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Turn of the century brings changes to grand rapids depletion of michigans forests put an end to the logging industry, requiring furniture companies to import lumber, as they still do today.
Animated picture books many of these resources are provided thanks to the funding of the grand rapids public library foundation. The historical society of grand rapids ohio, founded in 1975. Historical photos show grand rapids favorite bygone. Search people, places, organizations, events, historical topics and more from the grand rapids press. In 1960 the library moved to romona shopping center, and in 1969 it moved to lakeside drive on reeds lake.
Pictorial history of grand rapids, a photographic study of a city and its people records, with a widerange selection of photographs, the movement of people, organizations and institutions during the first 150 years of grand rapids history. Grand rapids historical commission, grand rapids, michigan. His main character in the book and movie also lives in grand rapids and the movie was set in the city. For millennia, people have gathered at the rapids of the grand river, the place where downtown grand rapids now stands. Four kregel titles named 2019 foreword indies book of the year awards finalists kregel publications welcomes new sales manager industry veteran marilyn largent has. Gordon olson, grand rapids city historian emeritus, served as grand rapids city historian for 24 years and is the author and editor of numerous local history books, including a grand rapids sampler, grand rapids, a city renewed, and histories of amway, steelcase, grand rapids foundation, and irwin seating company. Pictorial history of grand rapids, a photographic study of a city. Thirteen amazing women with sixteen daughters of ncl, inc. Funeral home services for johanna are being provided by zaagman memorial chapel inc.
Grand rapids and michigan history special collections. The first east grand rapids library facility, housed in a former private residence, opened in 1959 when citizens recognized the need for a public library. Lydens, dedicated himself to the idea that the city needed to bring its published history up to date. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. At the beginning of the 20th century, furniture factories dominated the physical and economic landscape of grand rapids. The grand rapids historical commission was established because one person. Grand rapids, michigan historic book collection 8 books. Finally, at an election held november 8, 1892, the voters decided grand rapids was to be the permanent county seat. A former councilman, mayor and current resident of bovey, boese is a retired history instructor who has written six books on the history of the western mesabi and grand rapids area.
Explore our storied past at historic sites and through the following historical high points. Grand rapids, michigan images of america series by alex. It is full of pictures and information that most grand rapids residents probably dont know about or are too young to remember. See more ideas about grand rapids michigan, michigan and history. Made possible through a generous grant by the furniture manufacturers heritage advised fund, grand rapids community foundation, furniture city history is a brand new grand rapids historical commission sistersite that will continue to evolve as a local history resource. History of the city of grand rapids, michigan with an appendixhistory of lowell, michigan. Grand rapids historical commission grhc mission, established by the city in 1962, is to. Apr 08, 2020 the forest history center is a state historic site and a living history museum that recreates life as it was in a turn of the 20th century logging camp. The mission of the grand rapids historical society is to preserve an accurate record of our. Grandville avenue book traces history of grand rapids. The kelvinator factory where her father worked, the. Costumed interpreters guide visitors through a recreated circa 1890s logging camp to educate the public on the history of white pine logging and its relevance to todays economy.
From guns, germs, and steel to killers of the flower moon well dive into historical nonfiction together. Our recorded history stretches back two millennia and reflects the contributions of many diverse peoples. Books by the stack books are checked out for 6 weeks one 3week renewal is available. The grand rapids, michigan histories book collection is a group of 8 books that detail the history of grand rapids primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Friday storytime storytime childrens friday may 01, 2020 10. Nonfiction history book club grand rapids, mi meetup. Redux books we are an independant boosktore that specializes in used, rare and antiquarian books. The titles listed in the book section showcase many of the attributes that have influenced grand rapids, including its rich history, interest in the arts and connection to the lake michigan shoreline. At an election held june 9, 1891, the voters decided to incorporate the village of grand rapids. She was preceded in death by her husband, donald and son, daniel steven melven. Grand rapids womens club the name was changed from the south end ladies literary club in 1900. History of the city of grand rapids, michigan with an.
Appears in 504 books from 17962006 page 77 miami, aforesaid, and on the north by an east and west line, drawn through the southerly extreme of lake michigan, running east after intersecting the due north line aforesaid, from the mouth of the great miami, until it shall intersect lake erie, or the territorial line, and thence with the same through lake erie to the pennsylvania line. The collections listed below contain materials related to general grand rapids and michigan history. For more than a century since its original publication in 1891, albert baxters history of grand rapids, michigan, has been the standard against which all other. If so, join us for passionate discussions about history.
The meijer gardens created a polar express display, as. Do you daydream about the lost city of the monkey god. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. This authoritative source for local information includes birth, marriage and death notices, and all photographs and advertising. Elliot built the first homestead between jamestown and huron, dakota territory here in 1879. In 1945, grand rapids became the first city in the united states to add fluoride to its drinking water. Grand rapids, mi abstract monument to fluoridation. Along the riverwalk between pearl and fulton sts, on the east bank of the grand river, at the end of louis campau promenade, at the entrance to the 24floor marriott hotel. Grand rapids, michigan historic book collection 8 books exploring grand rapids, its history, culture and its genealogy important citizens in the 19th and early 20th centuries tha new media llc on. Lydens directed research in books and manuscripts, indexed newspapers.