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- Old Luce home on the corner of Jefferson and Fulton (Southeast corner). Torn down about 1927. Gothic cottage, corner view. The house is constructed of narrow vertical wood siding, with a center entrance underneath a columned portico, with a high-peaked dormer window. The entrance is flanked on each side by sash windows with shutters. Part of the back porch entrance can be seen behind the right side of the house. A sign is nailed to a tree in front, which appears to say “Attention; Decker and Jean, G.R. Sav. Bank Bldg. (Grand Rapids Savings Bank?).
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Sign post of Aberdeen and Plainfield
- Date Created:
- 1950-03-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Photograph taken of the Grand River flood on March 22, 1926. The image is of a small house or cabin surrounded by water.
- Date Created:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Copy of two of five house drawings for Barkwell Bldg Co. Signature at the bottom right R. L. (H.?) Pullen.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 321 Marian SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Photograph taken for Albert Realtors. The kitchen and dinette area in the "Verseput House," location unknown. Two other photographs 125-E0038.2 and 0038.3 may be the same house.
- Date Created:
- 1950-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view shows Pearl Street looking east. The Universalist Church, Boyer house, and Tower house are on the left. Central High School and St. Mark's Church can be seen in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1875-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- Old house on Lyon hill. The house's hilltop setting is more apparent in this view, which takes in more of the surroundings. Two large fancy chimneys can be seen on the roof of the main house, and a smaller, plainer chimney on the roof of the wing. There is a small birdhouse hanging in a small tree near the house. The side of the next house up the hill can be seen at the right side of the photo.
- Date Created:
- 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- House at 1722 Breton Rd, for Michigan Trust Co. Real Estate Department.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Interior of a house at 1139 Oaklawn NE showing a fireplace and windows.
- Date Created:
- 1939-06-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- The first mayor of Grand Rapids, Henry R. Williams, built this stone house above Crescent Park in 1851. It was later occupied by Dr. Johnson, and finally known as the Camp House. A game of croquet is in progress. Ca. 1865
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Waters House at 43 College S.E.; White mansion set behind wooded front yard. The front entrance is adorned with a two story semi-circular portico with six Corinthian columns. A large sun porch with railed deck above is seen at the left side of the image. Part of a similar feature can be seen on the other side of the house. Above the main roofline the dormers and possible 3rd level are partially obscured by the trees. There is a wire fence with narrow metal posts around the house, midway out in the yard. A large birdbath appears to the right of the image in the front yard. Everything is snow covered.
- Date Created:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 1127 Fremont NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View shows several groups of people standing in front of the Maris House. A few horse-drawn wagons loaded with barrels are in the front of the house. Ca. 1865.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Street of houses. Includes 2448 Blaine Ave SE.
- Date Created:
- 1950-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Lake Macatawa, Ottawa County, fire, showing a ruined wooden residential building, probably a cottage near Lake Macatawa (formerly known as Black Lake)
- Date Created:
- 1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior of the Lutheran Home for the Aged, 1706 Division South, a grand Victorian house.
- Date Created:
- 1937-11-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Four students seated on bench
- Date Created:
- 1947-05-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior of a home and garage at 1139 Oaklawn NE.
- Date Created:
- 1939-06-03T00:00:00Z
- 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 two stories, and a two storied brick building, possibly an apartment building, is on the left. The photo shows bare-limbed trees, electric lines and poles, the ground is snow covered, a street runs in front of the houses, and the sky is overcast.
- Date Created:
- 1938-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Stucco house with stone porch
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A dining area in a sun room that has a slate floor and many windows, showing the same furniture as was shown in the more formal dining room of the colonial revival house. A Japanese-style mural painted on one wall.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Old Lowe house at 152 N. Division opposite the Post Office. Corner view of a three-story Victorian town house of pale brick, with Mansard roof. Straight, wide cement steps with wrought iron railings lead to curved-top double front doors at the left side of the house. Above the front door is a large window. To the right, the walls curve outward, with two tall windows topped by decorative moldings on both first and second levels. There are two dormer windows in the attic; one single peaked dormer and one double window with a curved dormer over the curved section of the house. Part of the cornice is in disrepair. There is a driveway or street immediately adjacent to the house on the right side, where the corner of a parked vehicle can be seen. The side of the house is obscured by small trees in full foliage. The side wall of the house next door can be seen on the other side; very close by -- no side yard.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 1661 Alpine NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- A group of houses on the west side of Plymouth St. SE, looking north from Franklin/SanLuRae. The house numbers from the left: 751, 739, 727, 719, 707. The houses appear to be stucco or brick construction and are two stories. Bare-limbed trees are in 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:
- Copy of one of five house drawings for Barkwell Bldg Co. The drawing shows a brick house with shutters surrounded by trees and shrubs. Signature at the bottom right R. L. (H.?) Pullen.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Pere Marquette Crossing at Eastern Ave looking north. A striped RR crossing sign with flashing lights stands in the middle of the street, Visible are houses in the 1500 block of Eastern, and house on Cottage Grove Street, and J. Mollema Fuel Co. and Leatherman Fuel Co. building and yard with piles of firewood and coal, and trucks. On the street are autos and city bus from 1937.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- The library of the colonial revival house, with wood paneled walls and fire place. It shows a desk and two side chairs.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- House interior at 871 Burton SE. Looking from one room into the hallway and bathroom. Wood floors, light woodwork and wallpaper complement the decor.
- Date Created:
- 1938-03-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Lowe House at 152 Division Ave. Corner view of a three story Victorian town house of pale brick, with Mansard roof. Straight, wide cement steps with wrought iron railings lead to curved-top double front doors at the left side of the house. Above the front door is a large window. To the right, the walls curve outward, with two tall windows topped by decorative moldings on both first and second levels. There are two dormer windows in the attic; one single peaked dormer and one double window with a curved dormer over the curved section of the house. Part of the cornice is in disrepair. There is a driveway or street immediately adjacent to the house on the right side, where the corner of a parked vehicle can be seen. The side of the house is obscured by small trees in full foliage. The side wall of the house next door can be seen on the other side; very close by -- no side yard. Circa 1930.
- Date Created:
- 1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 1030 Crosby NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Front view of a brick house.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- House exterior at 871 Burton SE. Corner of Burton and Thelma Streets. Men facing the street are standing on the porch.
- Date Created:
- 1938-03-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- William Harrison homestead on Bridge St. hill, which was a part of the Mount Mercy establishment until the fire of 1928. Two-story pale brick house with a 4-story tower on the corner, topped with a domed roof. A large wooden porch graces the front of the house, with decorative spindles and railings. The house is in a state of disrepair, with rubble lying about in the yard.
- Date Created:
- 1928-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Cars parked along the street around the "All Gas Wonder House" built by the Gas Company, with people lined up by the door for a tour inside.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 917 Tamarack NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view shows the eastern side of the downtown area. Visible in the background, left to right, are: Park Congregational Church, Ryerson Library, and Fountain Street Baptist Church.
- Date Created:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- House at 352-4 Morris SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. A front and side view of a two story brick home. The house is located at the northeast corner of Wealthy and Morris.
- Date Created:
- 1938-03-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A view of the formal dining room, carpeted, with table, chairs and buffet. It has a built-in corner cupboard in one corner, a Japanese screen in the other corner. The staircase can be seen through the door.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Men, builders looking at blueprint and sketch for house.
- Date Created:
- 1948-08-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- “Jefferson and Island. Built 1876-77 (authority: City Directory) 29 Jefferson Ave.” Substantial residence of light-colored brick, with molded trim above three sash windows on 2nd floor. There is a square cupola on the roof with two windows on each side. A large porch wraps around the front and left side of the main floor, with wooden pillars and railings and lattice work underneath. Two carpenters are standing on the front walk, working on a curved piece of wood propped up on a sawhorse table. A low cement wall surrounds the yard, and there is a short cement hitching post with a ring on top out by the street. Some unidentified buildings can be seen next to the house.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- H. Eikenhourt & Sons showing house siding material. 1555 Turner NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Copy of three 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:
- Streetview of houses
- Date Created:
- 1950-03-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Men, builders looking at blueprint and sketch of house
- Date Created:
- 1948-08-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view shows Ransom Street looking north from the school tower. Several homes can be seen from this view.
- 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 brick or frame construction and two stories. Bare-limbed trees are in the parkway in front each house. The ground is snow covered, a street runs in front of the houses, and in the background are electric lines running from a pole, and an overcast sky.
- Date Created:
- 1938-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Streetview of neighborhood
- Date Created:
- 1950-03-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)