Christian (Chris) Sonneveldt (1911-2003)

Notes:

Parents born in Netherlands. He was born in Grand Rapids. Member of Christian Reformed Church. School teacher. Businessman, active in many civic organizations. President of Chamber of Commerce when appointed mayor, by City Commission when Davis resigned. Presided over building of new City Hall and major expansion of city services. Defeated by Robert Boelens in 1970.

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/45