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- Date Created:
- 1964-02-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1962-02-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of Grand Rapids with Leonard Street Bridge in the background. The North Ionia School is in the right center. Logs can be seen floating in the river.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Ottawa Street view looking east towards hill. St. Marks church is middle center. Central High School is in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view shows Ottawa Street has not been completely graded and you can see the ascent toward the old hill. Ca. 1862
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This is the third of three photos that made up a panoramic view of the city, taken from the top of the Phoenix Furniture Co., looking east. A home is visible in the foreground with laundry out on the line, drying. A factory is center of the photo.
- Date Created:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1964-10-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1963-12-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1962-09-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1962-05-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of the channel into Fisk Lake. A stately home can been seen in the distance.
- Date Created:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Joined father's cigar manufacturing company in 1905; they created Dutch Masters brand cigar. Sold out to national company in 1919, but started his own firm in 1921 and prospered making Van Dam cigars. Admirer of FDR, active in Deomcratic politics, he was advocate for public ownership of city bus system. Sold cigar company in 1945 and retired to Florida 5 years later.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
- Date Created:
- 1961-07-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1956-04-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view of Monroe Avenue features streetcar tracks down the center of the road. The Rathbun House hotel is located on the right center of the photo. Soda water is advertised at one the stores in the foreground. H. M. Stowe's Hat Store is in the background, on the right.
- Date Created:
- 1870-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- 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.)
- Notes:
- Sketch of Island #1 in the Grand River. Native Americans are shown living on the island. Canoes shown in the river.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1941-02-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1961-12-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of Schmidt's Blacksmith Shop on North Division Street. Bicycles are propped against the building. A carriage is on the left. Brick-lined street is visible in the foreground. Ca. 1890.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view shows the Pearl Street Bridge crossing the Grand River. Logs are floating in the river. Michigan Iron Works factory can been seen on the right center. Ca. 1874.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Filling in the east channel of the Grand River. City jail is barely visible on Island No. 2. Grand River is on the left. Circa 1868-1870.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Waters' first home, west of city hall. Partial view of a Quaker Oats advertisement is in the upper right corner.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This is the first of three photos that made up a panoramic view of the city, taken from the top of the Phoenix Furniture Co., looking east. Lumber is stacked off to the left. Factories can be seen in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Born in Grand Rapids. City employee for 20 years before elected mayor. Head of building inspection department when elected mayor. Resigned full time job to take part time position as mayor. Resigned after 14 months after being involved in several political controversies. Later became chief building inspector in Kentwood.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
- Date Created:
- 1963-01-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1964-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1961-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Born in Poland. Came to US in 1915 (approx.). Family name changed from Dyszkiewicz to Davis in 1924 when father became naturalized citizen. Catholic. Appointed mayor when George Welsh resigned. Lost to Goebel in 1950. Elected mayor in 1958. Elected to four terms. Resigned in 1964 to run as Democrat for State Representative. Elected four times. Selected as Speaker Pro Tem. Grocery store manager, shoe store and flower shop owner.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
- Notes:
- Democrat. Doctor, who at the time of his term, having suspended medical practice temporarily, was in charge of the D & M Railroad. Later resumed practice, served as a surgeon in the Civil War. Lived in former H. R. Williams house and co-donor of Crescent Park to the city.
- Date Created:
- 1859-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
- Date Created:
- 1950-04-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of crowd gathered at the Bay View Assembly Hall.
- Date Created:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view shows Pearl Street looking west from the old stone school. St. Mark's Church is on the left. The Grand River is visible in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- Democrat. Beat Captain Belknap by nine votes. Wealthy bachelor who told of youthful pre-Civil War western adventures. With money from Wisconsin lumber baron father he invested lavishly in banking, timber, industry and trade. Published "Grand Rapids Democrat" in early 1890s, but depression ruined them. Left town heavily in debt, died broke in New York.
- Date Created:
- 1888-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1961-05-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1941-06-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1960-02-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1961-11-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A winter view from a hilltop toward Fulton Street Park.
- Date Created:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view shows what buidlings were in place before the 1873 fire.
- Date Created:
- 1873-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1960-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Photograph of Joel Guild signature.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior view of St. Mark's Church, Pearl Street and Division Avenue. The old roofline with the cross looks to be the only thing that was not remodeled. The spires have been added on, a new entrance was created, fences have been added.
- Date Created:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of the log jam on the Grand River in 1883. A covered bridge is at the center of the photo, which has Phoenix Furniture Co. on the roofline. Crowds gather on banks as the logs are far as the eye can see.
- Date Created:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1962-04-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1964-12-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1959-11-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1963-05-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1960-06-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Same view as #17. Log jam on the Grand River. Bridge off on left. People standing out on logs in the river.
- Date Created:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1953-01-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View from Bridge Street hill. Sand pile visible on left later became Butterworth Hospital. Two lower islands are visible in the distance.
- Date Created:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of the steamboat Barrett on the Grand River. The Barrett was built in 1873. Men can be seen standing on the bow of the boat. Ca. 1875
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1961-03-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1957-10-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view shows Pierce's Bookstore under construction. Lumber is exposed under the building and the porch. Workers are gathered on eaither side of the building.
- 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.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1962-04-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1964-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1957-12-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Looking north on Canal Street from Pearl Street. Several businesses can be seen on Pearl Street: Ben. Franklin Fast Job Presses; John Bole Card & Job Printing; Grand Rapids Savings Bank; Houseman & Mainzer; Holden & Aspinwall Fire Insurance; E. B. Goodrich Fire Insurance; Clark & Clark Grocers and M. M. Monroe &Co. On Canal Street you can see: L. J. Rindge & Co. Boots & Shoes, Valley City Shoes, Dr. Camp's office, The Daily Times. Fuller & Co. Window Glass can be seen on the left. Several horse-drawn wagons are in the streets. Streetcar tracks can be seen in the middle of the roads. Ca. 1877
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1961-07-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1964-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- 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.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1962-09-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1947-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Republican. Wealthy flour mill owner. Later operated private bank, then merged it into the first local national bank, an ancestor of Old Kent. Built Sweet's Hotel, invested in railroads, bred prize cattle, active in lumber and furniture manufacture. His home, built in 1860, is now the Women's City Club.
- Date Created:
- 1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
- Notes:
- Lookind down Monroe Avenue towards Campau Square. A building in the background is labeled as Commerical Block, and Clothing. Hardware store appears to be the left. Circa 1860.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1959-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1940-05-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Steamboat channel behind the lower islands in the Grand River. The steamboat, Carrie J, is in the channel. Factories can be seen in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View shows Crooks Barge docked, as well as the Victor steamboat. A small steamboat is on the left. Several rowboats are also pictured.
- Date Created:
- 1875-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- C. C. Comstock's Row housing along the Grand River being evacuated due to the high waters of the log jam on the Grand River. Furniture and large sacks are piled outside the building.
- Date Created:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Ottawa Street view looking east towards hill. St. Marks church is middle center. Central High School is in the background.
- Date Created:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of the fire that consumed part of the downtown area. Crowds of people can be seen standing around. Horse-drawn wagons are visible; as well as a horse-drawn streetcar that is advertising the Phenix Clothing House.
- Date Created:
- 1873-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Democrat. Originally a farmer near Sparta, involvement in township affairs led to election as county treasurer in 1886, succeeding his brother. Elected Grand Rapids city treasurer 1897-99 and caught embezzling $13,500 but was covered by bondsmen and escaped prosecution. Had manufacturing interests on West Side and was president of 5th National Bank.
- Date Created:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
- Notes:
- Now serving his third term, Mayor George Heartwell took office on January 1, 2004. During his tenure, City government has implemented a variety of environmental measures, including purchase of renewable resource energy, use of alternative fuels in city vehicles, continued attention to water quality in the Grand River, and widespread implementation of energy conservation measures. In January 2007 the United Nations recognized Grand Rapids as a “Regional Center of Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development.”
Grand Rapids is widely recognized as one of the most sustainable cities in America. In 2010 the US Chamber of Commerce gave Grand Rapids the “Nation’s Most Sustainable City” award, and in 2012 Mayor Heartwell was given the first place Climate Protection Award by the US Conference of Mayors.
With twenty-two colleges or universities in the metropolitan area, Grand Rapids is known as a knowledge center. Human medicine, medical education, and health research is the most rapidly growing economic cluster. Even during times of severe economic downturn, Grand Rapids has shown remarkable economic resiliency.
George Heartwell is married to Susan who directs the Student Advancement Foundation. George and Susan are proud parents of three adult children and six extraordinary grandchildren.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Collection:
- Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection
- Notes:
- This view shows Miller's Landing at Reed's Lake. The pavilion can be seen in the background. Row boats are upside down on saw horses. Two dogs stand on the dock with a man. A boy sits on the dock in the foreground. Ca. 1880.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- This view shows a wooden drawbridge over a channel . Signs attached say The Star Canal Street, A Guarantee with Every ... Two men are sitting on rails of the bridge.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- The Kalazmazoo stage coach in Plainwell, Michigan. Several men are sitting and standing atop the stage coach. Four horses are pulling the stage coach.
- Date Created:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)