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29731. Veterans Park Dedication

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The committee in charge of the dedication program of the American Legion memorial pillars stands in front of one of the pillars, which has not yet been unveiled. Pictured are: 1.Capt. Emil Gansser, president of the Grand Rapids council of the American Legion and master of ceremonies for the dedication; 2.William E. Winegar, general chairman of the executive committee; 3.Mrs. Alma S. Viergever, vice president of the Michigan Department of the Ladies auxiliary; 4.Ray C. Conlon, vice commander of the Michigan Dept. of the American Legion; 5.William DeVriendt, past commander of the Valley City post; 6.Maj. William Haze, past commander of the Earl R. Stewart post; 7.Harry J. Tierney, past commander of the Furniture City post.
Date Created:
1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
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29732. People, Carroll, Albert; Luyk, Tony

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Albert A. Carroll, Superintendent of police and Tony Luyk, seated. Mr. Carroll stands behind a heavy, leather padded office chair in which is seated a Boy Scout with 12 Merit Badges. Mr. Carroll appears considerably older than in image no. 297. He is wearing a dark three-piece suit, with high white collar and tie. On the desk in front of the boy are some papers, a telephone, and some kind of microphone. On the wall behind the two subjects are two framed certificates. The wall itself is decorated with textured plaster.
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29733. Columbia Storage Company, fire

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Fireman putting out a fire at the Columbia Storage Company located at 435-439 Ionia Avenue SW.
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29734. Suit Salesman

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Man standing in front of racks of suit jackets.
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29735. Automobile

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Mid-1930s Automobile, side view
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29736. Stove

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Man and a woman standing by a Norge oven and range in a store. Refrigerators also in the photograph.
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29737. Michigan Bell Telephone Co. Employees

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Two male employees of Michigan Bell.
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29738. Spring Lake Country Club

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Three unidentified men, perhaps the owner or managers of the country club, stand by the entrance to the club house. Located at 17496 North Fruitport Road, Spring Lake, Mich.
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29739. Elks Temple

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Elk's Temple at 220 Ottawa Avenue NW. Interior, the game room. Circa 1940.
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29740. Dutch Kraft paint display

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Dutch Kraft brand paint products display in a box called Dutch Kraft Junior Kraftsman Kit No. 3. Some products include: oil stain, wiping stain, paint brushes, naphtha, white shellac, wood filler, stain powder, and more. Product labels feature a graphic of a windmill. Label reads: Dutch Kraft, Varnishes, Paints, Lacquers, Enamels, (product name), and Grand Rapids Paint and Enamel Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Date Created:
1936-10-01T00:00:00Z
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