John VanSchelven remembers Grand Haven's past

Description:
In his monthly radio program Memories of the Past, Doug Tjapkes interviews Grand Haven resident John VanSchelven about his early memories of the area. During this program, John talks about various steam boats and their significance to the area. He also recalls the Interurban, the Fruitport Pavilion, his first car, and his job at a local bakery when he was young. He remembers that a pie cost twenty-five cents in those days and a loaf of bread ranged from five to ten cents. He reminisces about his grandfather, who owned and operated a livery and rented horses.
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Place:
Grand Haven (Mich.)
Subject Topic:
History
Subject Name:
VanSchelven, John and 1899-1981
Subject Genre:
Interviews
Language:
English
Rights:
In Copyright
URL:
https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5696zz09