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- Liberty Bell Parade at Campau Square in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Liberty Bell replica rang out on May 25, 1950 to signify the opening of the local Independence Savings Bonds drive of the Treasury Department. The ceremony was held in front of the McKay Towers building. Speakers included Jack Benny, Eddie "Rochester" Andersonfrom the Jack Benny show as well as local dignitaries. Veterans and civic groups also particiapted in the event. This photo was taken at Campau Square in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1950-05-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Shot of University of Michigan football game
- Date Created:
- 1946-10-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- View of the fire that consumed part of the downtown area. Crowds of people can be seen standing around. Horse-drawn wagons are visible; as well as a horse-drawn streetcar that is advertising the Phenix Clothing House.
- Date Created:
- 1873-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- View of the crowds celebrating the end of World War II on Monroe Avenue, downtown Grand Rapids.
- Date Created:
- 1945-08-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Man speaking in crowd
- Date Created:
- 1949-03-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Liberty Bell Parade with Jack Benny riding in a Goodwin-Pontiac convertible. The Liberty Bell replica rang out on May 25, 1950 to signify the opening of the local Independence Savings Bond drive of the Treasury Department. Speakers at the ceremony included Jack Benny, "Rochester" from the Jack Benny show as well as local dignitaries. Veterans and civic groups also participated in the event. This photo was taken at Campau Square in downtonw Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1950-05-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Three men, dressed as cowboys, riding horses down Monroe Avenue during a parade; with crowds, automobiles, and Florsheim Shoes in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- View of a procession of pickup trucks carrying ovens, men on horses, and a stagecoach, during a parade down Monroe Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- A Farmers' Day event sponsored by the Schantz Implement Co., 408-410 Front Avenue NW. Photo is taken in an auditorium, with a audience watching something on stage. Processing note on the folder claims that it the former Germania Hall interior at 430 Front NW.
- Date Created:
- 1938-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- View of the Grand Rapids Battalion leaving for the Spanish-American War, April 26, 1898. Crowds line the streets, and the rooftops. Flags are being flown in the crowds and from buildings.
- Date Created:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)