George G. Steketee (1835-1920)

Notes:
Republican. First Dutch-born mayor, a druggist and patent medicine manufacturer. His tonics and nostrums were popular around the Midwest. Tried to enforce Sunday "blue laws" that embroiled him in controversy.
Date Created:
1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Collection:
Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
Subject Topic:
Mayors and Portraits
Rights:
© Grand Rapids Public Library. All Rights Reserved.
URL:
http://cdm16055.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16055coll7/id/16