William T. Powers (1820-1909)
- Notes:
- Democrat. Came to Grand Rapids as a young cabinet-maker in 1847, became early furniture manufacturer and lumberman. Later was builder of West Side Power canal, Power's Opera House, established first hydro-electric plant, was foundry owner, gypsum entrepreneur, etc., active into the 20th century.
- Date Created:
- 1857-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
- Subject Topic:
- Mayors and Portraits
- Rights:
- © Grand Rapids Public Library. All Rights Reserved.
- URL:
- http://cdm16055.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16055coll7/id/3