John Ball

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.)

Subject Topic:

Portraits, People, and Pioneers

Rights:

© Grand Rapids Public Library. All Rights Reserved.

URL:

http://cdm16055.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15416coll5/id/162