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- Description:
- J. Stahl & Son, H.L. Wilson, Grinnell Pianos, Gardner Drug Store, and other storefronts are visible. Darius B. Moon architect.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Dancer- Brogan Company Dry Goods on Tussing Block at 106 West Ottawa Street. Darius B. Moon architect.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- This single-page section contains the following information: Date Owner Address Owner Name Amount of License Notes In the notes is either "Sign Hanger's License" or information about renewal of a license. At the bottom of this sheet are a few handwritten listings titled "(Signs) Cancelled Bonds."
- Date Created:
- [1946 TO 1958]
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- City of Lansing Permits
- Notes:
- Fleck's at 121 Monroe Ave, retailing women's and children's clothing. Exterior view of the building with neighboring buildings, Bon Marche on the left and Peggy Ann on the right, also selling women's clothing.
- Date Created:
- 1949-09-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A neon Norge sign hangs from the H. F. Cole Inc. storefront at 56 North Division Ave. Displayed in the windows are an electric refrigerator and a wringer washing machine. A large advertisement uses Ripley, in Believe It or Not, to extol the Rollator made by Borg-Warner Co. of Detroit, which comes with a ten-year guarantee.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Front view of the Dutch Kraft paints and wallpaper retail store at 1956 Division Ave. SE. with paint cans displayed in the window.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Two men and three women standing in front of the an array of boxes of footwear products from the Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Mfg. Co. with the "Ball Band" trade mark, in front of the Stanton Store in Stanton, MI, on M50.
- Date Created:
- 1937-07-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- 121-125 Monroe. F.W. Woolworth came here in 1911, built a new store in 1939 which replaced the building with the clock tower at the corner of Monroe and Pearl. Near view of Woolworth facade, with mostly women workers in light colored blouses and long dark skirts standing in front of the crowded display windows and the doors.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A window of a store displaying Norge washing machine, store and refrigerator in the foreground, but the rest of the shop going back is also visible showing a wall of Norge refrigerators. A small motor, the Rollator, "the heart of a Norge," is displayed in front of the refrigerator.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Description:
- This single-page section contains the following information: Date Owner Address Owner Name Amount of License Notes In the notes is either "Sign Hanger's License" or information about renewal of a license. At the bottom of this sheet are a few handwritten listings titled "(Signs) Cancelled Bonds."
- Date Created:
- [1946 TO 1958]
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- City of Lansing Permits
- Notes:
- Exterior of the Fox Jewelers and Opticians retail store at 83 Monroe Avenue NW. the window display advertises famous watches, Bulava, Gruen, Elgin, Benrus, Hamilton. They advertise "Diamonds for Romance" on credit terms. Also on display are radios, clocks, and eye glasses. Portions of the businesses next door are in view, one advertising a St. Patrick's Day special on Planters Peanuts.
- Date Created:
- 1949-03-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior view of the Dutch Kraft paints and wallpaper retail store at 207 Quimby St NE, including a window display.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- The display window of Sears Roebuck includes, besides clothes, a Mae West cardboard cutout with the words, "Men, when you come up to see me, come in a Sears Staunton suit."
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Storefront view of Muller's Shoe store at 1531 Grandville Avenue SW
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Another Norge shop displaying the large neon Norge sign, this one is the "Royal Appliance Co." at 419 Leonard NW. The window displays a Norge stove, refrigerator with the motor on display, wringer washer, and mangle. A large sign advertises "Norge Rollator Refrigeration." A cardboard cutout of a cartoon band major marching with the words, "Norge leads in perfomance."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior of The Vim storefront glass showcase, sign reads: "Sporting Goods, Athletic Goods, The Vim, Sporting Goods."
- Date Created:
- 1937-08-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Description:
- J. Stahl & Son, H.L. Wilson, Grinnell Pianos, Gardner Drug Store, and other storefronts are visible. Darius B. Moon architect.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Dancer- Brogan Company Dry Goods on Tussing Block at 106 West Ottawa Street. Darius B. Moon architect.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Notes:
- Exterior of The Electrical Supply Company retail at 317 Bond Ave. NW selling lighting fixtures and appliances.
- Date Created:
- 1944-05-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Brown derbies given away at the conclusion of the Smith Hoover campaign. Image shows five derbies displayed on stands in a shop window. Two or three other hats of another style are also displayed. A sign for “Knitting Mills Store” can be seen at the left side of the image. c1930
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- The sign on this storefront advertises Norge by Spoelstra Sales and Service, at 748 Franklin Street SE, owned by Lloyd E. Spoelstra. A Norge stove and refrigerator are on display in the window. A neon sign advertises radio repair, tubes and parts. A sign by the door reads "RCA Victor Auto Radio with metal tubes, custom built dash mounting."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Front view of the Dutch Kraft paints and wallpaper retail store at 1222 Madison Ave. SE. The window display includes paint cans, wallpaper, and the Dutch Craft logo.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A newly built art deco styled S. S. Kresge Co. 5 and 10, at 135-137 Monroe Avenue NW.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior of the Fox Jewelers and Opticians retail store at 83 Monroe Avenue NW. the window display advertises famous watches, Bulava, Gruen, Elgin, Benrus, Hamilton. They advertise "Diamonds for Romance" on credit terms. Also on display are radios, clocks, and eye glasses. Portions of the businesses next door are in view, one advertising a St. Patrick's Day special on Planters Peanuts.
- Date Created:
- 1949-03-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Corner view of a radio shop that has display windows on two sides of the building showing radio cabinets, and Norge appliances. A large neon sign advertising the Norge Rollator hangs out front blocking the name of the business. They carry Zenith and Philco radios and Grunow electric refrigerators.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A storefront with a neon sign advertising "Norge" products, owned by H. S. Murrow, at 2004 Division Avenue South in Burton Heights. Window displays a Norge electric range and refrigerator on one side and and Norge wringer washer and a mangle.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Storefront windows of Grinnell Brothers Music at 206 Monroe Avenue NW selling pianos, band instruments, radios, and sheet music, but also, as featured in the windows, Norge appliances. Refrigerators, Stoves, and washing machines are displayed with cardboard cutouts of newsboys with an Extra edition of a newspaper advertising the convenience and value of Norge appliances.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Store front photograph with display windows of Earl Robson Department Store at 4339-41 S. Division
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior of The Electrical Supply Company retail at 317 Bond Ave. NW selling lighting fixtures and appliances.
- Date Created:
- 1944-05-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Comstock's storefront at 232 Bond Avenue NW, with Norge refrigerators, stoves, washers, and mangles shown in the window. They also carried radios and automobile supplies, such as tires and batteries. Owned by Freeman J. Comstock.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Fleck's at 121 Monroe Ave, retailing women's and children's clothing. Exterior view of the building with neighboring buildings, Bon Marche on the left and Peggy Ann on the right, also selling women's clothing
- Date Created:
- 1949-09-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Comstock's appliance shop, but no the same one that was at 232 Bond NW. It may be their second store that was at 4404 South Division. Norge stove and and open refrigerator, even showing the motor, in the windows and two wringer washers out in front of the store. They also advertise automobile tires and batteries sold on instant credit.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Storefront of Van's Radios Sales and Service at 958 Burton Street SE also washing machines and "electric refrigerators." In the windows an open refrigerator, a stove and washing machine are displayed with cardboard cutouts of well-dressed women pointing out features of the appliances. A large advertisement uses Ripley, in Believe It or Not, to extol the Rollator made by Borg-Warner Co. of Detroit, which comes with a ten-year guarantee.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior of Van Dusen's storefront, showing two window displays and the entrance. Men's clothing is displayed in the windows, including dress shirts, ties, suit coats and hats. A sign reads: "Suits 1/2 Price"
- Date Created:
- 1937-08-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- John Stryker opened a store on Grandville Avenue in the late 1870s. Between 1883 and 1884, he moved to 278 Grandville Ave. SW, where he sold flour, feed and wood and lived upstairs. Today this is the area where Grandville becomes Ellsworth. Photo circa 1884.
- Date Created:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Front view of the Dutch Kraft paints and wallpaper retail store at 311 Leonard St. NW. The window display includes paint cans and paint brushes.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A vacant storefront at 1036-38 Bridge Street NW. Last occupant was Park Food Shop in 1934 and prior to that, Lincoln Grocery and Market. The apartments upstairs appear to be occupied and two children are sitting on the steps our front.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A storefront with a neon sign advertising "Norge" products, owned by H. S. Murrow, at 46 Division Avenue South. Window displays a Norge electric range that can be purchased for $3 a month, and an open Norge refrigerator.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)