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- Notes:
- An exterior and snowy picture of a new house at 2527 Oakwood N.E., facing west. This two story home is brick and stone on the lower level with an attached garage on the right and a brick and stone chimney and covered porch on the left. A partial view of a garage and home appears on the left.
- Date Created:
- 1937-12-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 145 Delaney SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of "property line fence for Dr. Owen" on Scribner near Leonard, showing the entire backside of a two-story brick building, and part of a wooden house with outside stairway to second floor apartment and the side of a stucco building. Photo ordered by C.A. Mitts, a local attorney.
- Date Created:
- 1937-07-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Photo taken for John DeVries, who sold Aluminex Thermo-seal Insulation, showing off his work on walls and ceiling of the attic of a "house on Rosewood" Ave SE. The photo also includes some furniture stored in the attic.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- House at 1353 Bridge St. N.W., George L. Stone, architect. Corner view of a three-story brick house set high on a hill, with extensive grounds and stonework landscaping. Trees to the right and beyond the house are in full foliage. Most of the ground level of the house is obscured by a corner patio with brick pillars supporting a lattice roof. On the near end of the house is a two-story wing, containing a sunroom on the upper level, and two windows and a door on the ground level. The brick chimney in the center of the near end of the house rises above the roof line peak and is topped with mini-pillars and a roof of wavy tile that matches the roof of the house. In the front of the house is a dormer window, and each of the windows on the main floor is topped with a medallion decoration. This photograph was featured in an article in the Grand Rapids Herald, September 4, 1927.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 1031 Niagara SE, Grand Rapids Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A view of the basement recreation room in the home of Jack Palmatier, 509 Cheshire NE, showing two wood paneled walls, the beamed ceiling, and stone fireplace.
- Date Created:
- 1937-11-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A carpeted bedroom in the colonial revival house, possible a nursery with single bed, a bassinet, two side chairs, and an infant scale
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 1517 North NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of houses along a street, with snow.
- Date Created:
- 1950-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Major Watson house in the hands of the wreckers, rear view. Torn down about 1927. In this rear view, two multi-story buildings can be seen towering above the missing roof; the one to the left is marked “Metz Building.” A sign on sawhorses near the right side of the image says “Owen Ames and Kimball." An interesting architectural feature remaining on the house is a circular window on the second floor, supported by a pillar. Several workmen are standing around amid the rubble. Chutes are mounted in the 2nd floor windows.
- Date Created:
- 1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- House at 1738 Alexander SE with a large group of people in the front yard. A sign reading "All Gas Wonder House, erected by Gas Company, Owen Ames Kimbal Co. builders, Eugene V. Goebel, landscape architect, Herpolsheimers Co. house furnishings."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of the "property line fence for Dr. Owen," on "Scribner near Leonard NW" Photo ordered by C.A. Mitts, a local attorney. This view shows the back of a two-story brick house and the back of a commercial building.
- Date Created:
- 1937-07-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons � showing house siding material. 816 8th NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Looking north on Eastern Avenue at the RR crossing showing the crossing sign in the middle of the street and J. Molema and Son's Fuel buildings on both sides of the street, and house a block north on Eastern. Also visible, a billboard advertising Wrigley's Gum and a small sign promoting Grand Rapids Lounge Furniture with logo, at 1601 Marshall Ave SE. "Quality Upholstered Furniture at Modest Prices, Sold through reliable Furniture Dealers, one block E. one south. Look for the Shop Mark."
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A snowy picture of a brick two story house with a side porch, possibly built by Koke and Van Sweden, building contractor and carpenter. The house is located on the north side of Leonard. Additional homes are in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1937-12-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This sketch of the Judge Martin's home is from the foot of Lyon Street hill. The creek in the foreground became the site of city hall.
- Date Created:
- 1855-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 948 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Copy of four of five house drawings for Barkwell Bldg Co.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Two buses off-load a crowd of people in the front of the new all-gas house, at 1738 Alexander SE.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view shows Louis Campau's third home on Fulton Street. There is a man standing on the upper porch. A fence surrounds the property. Young trees with supports line the street.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Melvin J. Clark Memorial Home for Aged before remodeling at 1546 Sherman S.E. Corner view of a 3-story Victorian residential structure with Mansard roof and wraparound porch, on a well-tended lawn. Above the front entrance on the right corner of the building, is a Mansard style tower with windows on each side. the expansion of Clark home, the large brick building in a more modern style, can be seen next to the Home on the right.
- Date Created:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This bird's-eye view looking southwest, the Union depot is barely visible in the right background. Two churches can be seen on the right and left side of the photo.
- Date Created:
- 1873-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Large, square 2-story (plus ground level) building on the corner of Lyon and Ransom, built of variegated split stone. Photo is taken from the corner of the house, showing front and one side. Part of a wing attached to the other side of the house can be seen on the right-hand side of the photo. The two side windows on the main floor flank a larger arched aperture, possibly a door, although no steps can be seen due to foliage. Tree leaves hide much of the front of the house. A small wooden porch with side steps leads to the front door. The porch has a wooden railing and wooden latticework beneath. Another porch with steps accesses the wing. Three rock terraces lead up to the front lawn, which bears the sign “Private, Keep Out.”
- Date Created:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- House at 1722 Breton Road, taken for Michigan Trust Co. Real Estate Department.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- RR crossing at Eastern Avenue, looking south down Eastern Avenue, showing Leatherman Fuel Company, 1560 Eastern SE, and an old Southwest Ice and Fuel delivery truck, Stiles Inc. building, several parked cars and houses on Eastern and on Dickinson.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A view of the basement recreation room in the home of Jack Palmatier, 509 Cheshire NE, showing two wood paneled walls and the beamed ceiling.
- Date Created:
- 1937-11-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 910 Franklin SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Razing the Godfrey house on the corner of Fulton and East Park. Image shows a partially demolished 1½ story wood-sided house with shutters. Most of the fencing around the yard is gone, but some posts remain. A hand-lettered sign on the building says “All material for sale”. Two men dressed in hats and topcoats are leaning on a corner fence post in front of the house. Parts of adjacent buildings can be seen, as well as a street sign for Fulton St. E. There is a good picture of a streetlamp with five globe lights in the foreground. Attached to it are signs for highway US131 and M50. The brick street and streetcar tracks are visible in the foreground.
- Date Created:
- 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Three women sitting on a porch in the winter. Cadette Everett Fitch is on the left. The other two women are unidentified.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Another view of the living room, catching the fireplace and the arched entry to the room. Sparsely furnished.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A group of houses in an unidentified section of Grand Rapids. The houses appear to be frame construction and single story. The snow covered ground shows a dog in the center of the photo, and in the background are electric lines and an overcast sky.
- Date Created:
- 1938-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior of house at 916 Alger SE
- Date Created:
- 1948-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A group of houses on the north side of Aurora St., SE, looking west towards Jefferson. The house numbers start from the right with 307. The houses appear to be brick or frame construction and are two stories. A car is in the driveway on the far left. Bare-limbed trees are in the parkway in front each house, the ground is snow covered, a sidewalk and street run in front of the houses, and the background is an overcast sky.
- Date Created:
- 1938-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Grand River flood, March, 1926. The image is of a flat-roofed, raft style cabin surrounded by water.
- Date Created:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Victorian wood-framed house on a residential street in Grand Rapids with the house number of 553.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior of the brick ranch style home at 3046 Brentwood SE, showing the rear of the house with the sun room and the corner windows of the kitchen.
- Date Created:
- 1948-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- House at 334 Benjamin SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Front view of a two story home.
- Date Created:
- 1938-03-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Eight men standing in a grassy newly platted area, with new houses in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A group of houses on the west side of Plainfield Ave, NE. The house numbers from left to right: 1649, 1655, 1659, 1665, 1669, 1701. The houses appear to be stucco, brick or frame construction and are two stories. Bare-limbed trees are in the parkway in front each house, and a utility pole is in the center of the photo. The ground is snow covered, a street runs in front of the houses, and the background is an overcast sky.
- Date Created:
- 1938-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 836 Griggs SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Small image (3 ½ x 4) of a residential style Victorian, 3-story, of white-painted brick and mansard roof. Dark painted curved moldings adorn the tops of the sash windows. Asymmetrical entrance with small pillared porch of dark wood. A fire hydrant, streetlight and the rear end of a parked automobile can be seen in the foreground.
- Date Created:
- 1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- All electric house located at on 727 Plymouth SE. Photograph shows a large lawn, two trees without leaves. A driveway leads to an attached garage. A car is parked next to the house.
- Date Created:
- 1937-11-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Small image (2 ½ x 3). “Grand Rapids Museum, Jefferson Av.” A two-story brick residential style building, with steps leading up to a small front porch and entrance in the center. The porch motif is carried up to the second and third level of the center front. There is a small side porch of white painted wood. The lettering above the porch appears to say “Museum”, but is reversed; therefore presumably the photo is printed in reverse.
- Date Created:
- 1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Sketch of the Phoenix Furniture Company. Trains can seen in the background and on the right. Many houses and factories are shown surrounding the building.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Image shows a brick house with the number �47� above the doorway. The house is surrounded by trees and foliage. No further information provided.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 23 Rose SW, Grand Rapids Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Fountain and Ransom streets as seen from the Central High School tower. Fuontain Street Baptist Church can be seen on the right. Mainly a residential area.
- Date Created:
- 1873-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior of a new house and garage with a yard not yet landscaped, at 907 Ballard SE.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Two separate images comprise this photo. One is a bust portrait of a well-dressed man, about 60 years old, wearing a double-breasted suit coat, white shirt with high collar, and tie. The other is of his home, Blythefield Farms, a rambling, two-story structure, with multiple-peaked wavy tile roof, and a long, columned veranda. In the foreground is a flat grassy area. A curved walkway leads to the building.
- Date Created:
- 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)