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- Liberty Bell Parade with Jack Benny riding in a Goodwin-Pontiac convertible. The Liberty Bell replica rang out on May 25, 1950 to signify the opening of the local Independence Savings Bond drive of the Treasury Department. Speakers at the ceremony included Jack Benny, "Rochester" from the Jack Benny show as well as local dignitaries. Veterans and civic groups also participated in the event. This photo was taken at Campau Square in downtonw Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1950-05-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
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- Car pulling old model-T vehicle advertising Nic Fink's Hotel in Comstock Park and Hoover's Garage, next door. "See the Neon Fixtures; beer, wine, dine dance"
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of a procession of cars for Regent Theater's Swing Time parade, in downtown Grand Rapids, with crowds passing and watching from the sidewalks.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Line of historic automobiles in a parade passing Herpolsheimers Department Store
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Antique automobile with a sign on it saying it is a 1901 Cadillac, 34 years old. Two men in the front seat and a well-dressed couple in the back seat. Words near the rea say, "Enjoy yourself at Nick's," probably Nick Fink's place in Comstock Park.
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Parade with two cars in the parade visible. One has a sign attached to the side that reads "1936 Styles" and the second car with it's top down has painted on the side and back, "Goin' to Town, Hesselink Market, Grandville Ave."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Early automobile or small truck with instrumental ensemble on the back including men with a trombone, a clarinet, saxaphone, and baritone. Sign reads "1910 Memories of the Good old days"
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)