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- Old fountain in Fulton park which was taken out in 1926 or about that time. Decorative three-tier fountain in wrought iron(?) with mythic figures and beasts on the ground level. A large basin on a center pedestal comprises the second level, decorated with nymphs. A second smaller basin rises above, with a standing female figure at the top.
- Date Created:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- A view of the picnnic area with wooden picnic tables beside a stream. Over the stream, three people are standing on a wooden bridge with a log railing.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- This is a replica of the first cabin built on the west side of the Grand River. The original cabin was built by LaFramboise about 1806. The replica was erected in Fulton Street Park.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Large group of boys swimming at the John Ball Park pool.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- A posed snapshot of six unnamed senior citizens. Trees and shrubs are seen in the background along with parked automobiles.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Kids gather around an older man and two boys at Townsend Park, located about 15 miles northeast of Grand Rapids in Cannonsburg, MI. The boys are holding a baseball bat.
- Date Created:
- 1946-07-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Stone-lined park road with 1930s automobile approaching. View includes a bridge with people standing on it.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Scene shows a gravel road going through the park with an automobile coming toward the camera. Newly planted trees are along side the road.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- A photograph of a Short Way Lines bus, taken at John Ball Park. The bus appears to be parked on a paved road; mature trees are in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1937-11-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Four hoofed animals are standing in a fenced area with a white shed in the left background in John Ball Park.
- Date Created:
- 1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Herp's Baseball team, men posing for a photograph in Franklin Park.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- View of the playground with swings, a slide, and seesaws besides a small creek. In the background a family prepares a meal in the picnic area.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- View of the pavilion in winter.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Clock of flowers, with four women with bicycles in the foreground.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A photograph of a Short Way Lines bus, taken at John Ball Park. The bus appears to be parked on a paved road; a hill and mature trees are in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1937-11-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Brick, prairie style, one story structure, with wraparound porch. The porch is covered by the main roofline, with a white snowflake design low railing, held in place between sections by brick posts. Steps set parallel to the porch lead up to it on one side. The main floor of the building itself is mostly windows in sets of 3, with windows in the corners of a different style. A park bench with six legs is placed on the grass between the photographer and the building.
- Date Created:
- 1928-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Rustic Pavilion at John Ball Park. West side, Grand Rapids. Photo circa 1900.
- Date Created:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- "Ramona" Boat on lake, Ramona Park, Reeds Lake, view from hill towards boat at landing dock. Sailboats on the lake
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Swimmers at Franklin Park, now Martin Luther King Park, Grand Rapids.
- Date Created:
- 1946-06-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This photograph features Ed Smith, a blind news vendor and his dog. He is standing in front of a veterans’ monument at Veteran's Park with three tote bags for publications crisscrossing his body and hanging from his shoulders. One of the bags is labeled “Woman’s Home Companion.” He holds a chain in his right hand, attached to the dog’s collar, which is sitting to his right. He holds a stick and and a magazine in his left hand. A wreath has been placed at the monument and there are several cars parked in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1928-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Fulton Street park view. Porter House on left (Grand Rapids Public Library site), Park Congregational Church on right. Central High School in background on left.
- Date Created:
- 1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This fountain stood at the top of the steep stairs leading up to the park. Two roads curved around the park, giving it its name. The Williams-Johnson-Camp house sits above the park, on the right.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- View of park road with old automobiles parked along side. People playing on a baseball field and pitching horseshoes.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- View of the grotto at John Ball Park with a man standing inside.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Stone arch built over the road at the entrance to the park. Bronze plaque reads: "Erected in 1930 by Edwin Fallas, in memory of Father and Mother, Wm. and Wealthy Fallas, who brought him to Fallasburg in 1840." A park shelter house can be seen in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Scene of Johnson Park, park benches and picnic tables and children playing on swings and slides.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Men working on construction of West Michigan Tourist Association office building over subterranean restroom in Veterans Park
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- A game of tug of war across a creek, with a large crowd watching.
- Date Created:
- 1948-05-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- North Park Pavilion at North park, north of Grand Rapids city limits on Grand Rapids Street Railway line. Photo circa 1900.
- Date Created:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A view from the top of a hill, looking down on newly constructed steps and viewing deck with benches. Below are picnic tables.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Group of boys and girls marching down a road holding a sign reading, "Wilcox", as part of the All City Playground Day.
- Date Created:
- 1949-08-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Police officer kneeling and speaking to two boys and a girl, who are in costume and holding an American flag, with a cart behind them decorated with a flag and reads, "God Bless America."
- Date Created:
- 1941-07-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A posed snapshot of three unnamed senior citizens. The woman on the right carries a camera. The man in the center smokes a cigarette and wears a button that says “Senior Power.” William Glenn was an advocate for senior rights starting in the 1950s.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Scenic drive through Johnson Park. A car is traveling along the gravel road.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Group of children posing for a photo in Ramona Park, Reeds Lake. Some are standing, some are reclined.
- Date Created:
- 1937-08-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)