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- This is a replica of the first cabin built on the west side of the Grand River. The original cabin was built by LaFramboise about 1806. The replica was erected in Fulton Street Park.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Portrait of John Ball, circa 1875. John Ball (1794-1884) was an early pioneer and land speculator who came to Grand Rapids in 1836. He was also a teacher, lawyer, and a politician. He also left forty acres of land on the west side to the City of Grand Rapids which became John Ball Park and home of John Ball Zoo.
- Date Created:
- 1875-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)