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51. KRONKE, MARTHA (MRS. M.)

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Registration card completed during the registration of women for war-time service by the Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense - Michigan Division, April 27 - May 4, 1918 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Collection:
Women's Defense Unit Cards (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

52. Ransom Luce House

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Old Luce home on the corner of Jefferson and Fulton (Southeast corner). Torn down about 1927. Gothic cottage, corner view. The house is constructed of narrow vertical wood siding, with a center entrance underneath a columned portico, with a high-peaked dormer window. The entrance is flanked on each side by sash windows with shutters. Part of the back porch entrance can be seen behind the right side of the house. A sign is nailed to a tree in front, which appears to say “Attention; Decker and Jean, G.R. Sav. Bank Bldg. (Grand Rapids Savings Bank?).
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

53. Fulton Park Fountain

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Old fountain in Fulton park which was taken out in 1926 or about that time. Decorative three-tier fountain in wrought iron(?) with mythic figures and beasts on the ground level. A large basin on a center pedestal comprises the second level, decorated with nymphs. A second smaller basin rises above, with a standing female figure at the top.
Date Created:
1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

54. Auto Show

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The main floor exhibit of automobiles is filled with people standing, so that only the roofs of the autos on display are visible. A few signs stand out for Graham and Chrysler. The balconies are also filled with people, sitting. A ray of light from some projection equipment is coming from a projection room at the back.
Date Created:
1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

55. Grand Rapids Centennial Parade Float

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A float title "Progress" and sponsored by the Passenger Car Dealers Association depicts a horse and carriage and an automobile.
Date Created:
1936-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

56. Expert Die and Stamping Company

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Exterior of the Expert Die and Stamping company, plant no. 3, their building at 201-205 Front NW. A sign on the building calling "men and women for defense work."
Date Created:
1944-04-27T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

57. Manufacturers Supply Office Staff

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Office staff at Manufacturers Supply Co. Display in the background says "Lincoln Grease Guns and Fittings" with grease guns on display behind men posing for the photo.
Date Created:
1937-09-02T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

58. Pantlind Hotel

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Pantlind Hotel (Amway Hotel). A male bartender wearing a white uniform serves several men in suits talking around the bar.
Date Created:
1937-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

59. Furniture Capital Truck Line

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The picture shows the Furniture Capital Truck Line, Inc.'s truck garage at 1621 Century SW, a beautiful brick building with half dome roof, with several General Motors Corp. truck cabs parked in front.
Date Created:
1951-01-17T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

60. C&O Railroad Converted gondola for hauling steel

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View of C & O Railroad converted gondolas used for hauling steel, inside a factory or warehouse.
Data Provider:
Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)