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31061. East Grand Rapids School, tree dedication

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Young man with others on a platform surrounded by a large group of people, including boy scouts, at a tree planting ceremony in East Grand Rapids.
Date Created:
1937-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

31062. Men

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Group of twelve men in suits.
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

31063. Grand Rapids Centennial Parade Float

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Float in a parade on Monroe Avenue, passing in front of Peck's Drug Store, is in the shape of a boat representing the city of Muskegon. Words on the boat: "Port City" and "Greetings from Muskegon, Gateway to the Sea." Two sailors on board the float.
Date Created:
1936-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

31064. Store Window Display

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W. T. Grant's store window display, showing fabrics and thread, "Hollywood Patterns," and a sign advertising their "new modern photo studio" where one can get four photos for ten cents.
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

31065. Murrow Appliance Shop

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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.
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

31066. Faith Reformed Church

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Faith Reformed Church at 2391 West River Drive NE, interior sanctuary.
Date Created:
1951-05-18T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

31067. Fisher-Drummond Company

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Fisher Drummond Wallpaper Company, exterior of their building at 237 Pearl Street NW, showing a window display of Fabri-tone ensembles wallpaper and Trimz Cedar Closet wallpaper, ready-pasted.
Date Created:
1950-03-14T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

31068. Society Cafe

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Society Cafe kitchen. Two chefs dressed in white uniforms cooking and tasting prepared food. The chef on the left is whisking food in a saucepan on the stove while the chef on the right tastes food from a small dish.
Date Created:
1937-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

31069. General Foods Company

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A display in an grocery store of General Foods items, including Maxwell House and Sanka coffees, cereals, Postum beverages, Bakers Coconut, Jello and Jello Ice Cream Powder. A sign advised customers to "serve yourself." A male employee or perhaps the owner is pictured with his AG Store apron with the store name above it, Koeze's Market at 1149 Burton SW.
Date Created:
1939-05-07T00:00:00Z
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

31070. Girls at pianos

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Two young ladies sitting on chairs at grand pianos at St. Cecilia, 24 Ransom Ave NE. The ladies are wearing dresses and low heeled shoes. The pianos are arranged to face each other. On the floor, to the right side of the picture, is a large rug, and the back wall is covered in drapery.
Date Created:
1938-01-06T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)