John VanSchelven remembers Grand Haven's past

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Description:

In his monthly radio program Memories of the Past, Doug Tjapkes interviews Grand Haven resident John VanSchelven about his early memories of the area. During this program, John talks about various restaurants in downtown Grand Haven, including the Keefer Restaurant, and remembers Bill Connelly's career. He recalls how the streets in Center Town would flood and a photo that was taken of people in a boat crossing an intersection. He discusses the Board of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce and their differences. He also recalls a trip to Chicago in 1924 and a local tornado.

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

Grand Haven (Mich.)

Subject Topic:

History

Subject Name:

VanSchelven, John and 1899-1981

Subject Genre:

Interviews

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5513tw2h