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- Notes:
- 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.)
- Notes:
- Man putting a "vote" sticker on the windshield of a car.
- Date Created:
- 1944-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Older man and young man standing
- Date Created:
- 1939-11-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Smashed car at railroad crossing
- Date Created:
- 1950-04-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A series of images show wrecked cars (two vehicles) and the scene of a fatal accident on River Road on September 6, 1937. The images were charged to the Michigan State Police for the Rockford Post, Rockford Michigan, Trooper Dean. This image shows a road in the daytime, with officers standing on either side of a driveway.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- The new, multi-windowed factory building for the Tunis Johnson Cigar Co, located at 427 Ottawa N.W., is shown in this photograph. The neighboring building to the south is the Henry Moser Garage at 423 Ottawa N.W. The street is brick pavement, and there are several cars parked on both sides of the street. A street lamp is in front of the garage.
- Date Created:
- 1937-12-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Corner service station with sign “Geo. W. Tubbs Oil Co.”, and a truck center left with the firm name and “Ace Hi Gasoline” on the side. “Open for Business” sign partly hidden by the truck, near a light post. Autos at the service station and neighboring building behind.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- An exterior photograph of Wolverine Recreation Parlor and Barbershop, located at 22 Ionia Street SW. A car is parked in front on the cobblestone street. There is a 7up sign and a barber pole above the doorway.
- Date Created:
- 1960-06-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Four General Foods cars, 1948 Plymouths, with drivers in their suits and ties standing by each one. The cars are festooned with signs advertising Post Krinkles, the newest breakfast rice treat. They are parked on a hill overlooking the Grand Rapids, looking west, likely from Belknap Hill with St. Adalbert's Basilica visible on the left.
- Date Created:
- 1949-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Steam engine and car at accident scene
- Date Created:
- 1950-04-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Car tipped on side
- Date Created:
- 1948-05-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Accident scene, overturned car burned and smoking
- Date Created:
- 1949-10-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Crowd gathered around while injured man recieves medical attention
- Date Created:
- 1947-04-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Early open touring car, probably a Ford. (Henry Ford's collection).
- Date Created:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Damaged car parked on a field
- Date Created:
- 1947-11-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of a car damaged in an automobile accident, with spectators and a police officer.
- Date Created:
- 1939-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Men looking inside damaged car being towed
- Date Created:
- 1949-01-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Two women loading sacks into car. A sticker on the car reads "Christmas Seals, Fight Tuberculosis."
- Date Created:
- 1939-12-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Car backed into telephone pole
- Date Created:
- 1949-12-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Scene shows a gravel road going through the park with an automobile coming toward the camera. Newly planted trees are along side the road.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Monroe Avenue NW toward the Hotel Pantlind. At left: Kresge's with clock on facade, Peck's Drugs, Woolworth building with clock on sign. At right: Sears, Siegel, Houseman.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Accident scene, car overturned and smoking
- Date Created:
- 1949-10-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Two boys standing next to car with damaged front end and car that was sideswiped
- Date Created:
- 1948-05-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Police officer looking at two smashed vehicles at accident scene
- Date Created:
- 1946-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- 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.)
- Notes:
- Truck jacknifed near Mount Calvary Cemetary and traffic going other direction
- Date Created:
- 1949-03-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- 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:
- Man and woman walking up the steps outside the auditorium.
- Date Created:
- 1948-10-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Man using blowtorch on car
- Date Created:
- 1949-12-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Exterior of a four-story building with Friendly Chevorlet at 355 Sheldon SE, corner of Wealthy, displaying the showroom windows and the Service Department entrance. A woman and child are outside on the sidewalk.
- Date Created:
- 1948-06-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Date Created:
- 1948-08-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Due to increasing traffic, the intersection of Eastern and Alger recently became a four-way stop in this June 15, 1948 photo. The photographer was standing on Eastern, looking south. Article: Grand Rapids Herald, 6-20-1948, pg. 3.
- Date Created:
- 1948-06-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Man using blowtorch to cut scrap metal
- Date Created:
- 1948-03-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Damaged Wyoming school bus running over car and children gathered at one side
- Date Created:
- 1948-02-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Interior garage of Rowerdink, Inc., formerly Electric Service Station, at 62-68 Commerce SW.
- Date Created:
- 1944-12-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Automobile from the 1930s
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of a tree-lined street, Watson Street SW, Grand Rapids, showing pavement, manhole cover, some houses, one automobile with a woman standing near.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Two car accident
- Date Created:
- 1949-09-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Large crowds of people on the sidewalk in front of the Winegar Furniture Store, which has window banners advertising the fire sale of their home furnishings. Good full side view of a four-door sedan.
- Date Created:
- 1927-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A series of images show wrecked cars (two vehicles) and the scene of a fatal accident on River Road on September 6, 1937. The images were charged to the Michigan State Police for the Rockford Post, Rockford Michigan, Trooper Dean.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A series of images show wrecked cars (two vehicles) and the scene of a fatal accident on River Road on September 6, 1937. The images were charged to the Michigan State Police for the Rockford Post, Rockford Michigan, Trooper Dean.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Accident scene, wrecked car burned and smoking
- Date Created:
- 1949-10-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Rear window of a car with bullet holes in it.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- View of Campau Square showing Grand Rapids National Bank (without upper floors, later called McKay Tower) and Monroe Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Excavation for the new auditorium has started as seen in the photograph taken Nov. 3, 1931. Equipment includes a Gould and Cross steam shovel, a dump truck, and a trailer on caterpillar treads. Neighboring buildings include the Coney Island Lunch and part of back side of Heyman's Furniture building. The tower of the Kent County Court House is seen in the distance above the buildings.
- Date Created:
- 1931-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Car with camping trailer registering at Grand Haven State Park.
- Date Created:
- 1948-06-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A damaged Packard is parked at the Voet Auto Repair at 17 Market Ave SW.
- Date Created:
- 1937-08-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Woman driving car occupied by man with tuba and another man
- Date Created:
- 1945-02-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- Smashed car next to steam engine and Pennsylvania car at scene of accident
- Date Created:
- 1950-04-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
- Notes:
- A series of images show wrecked cars (two vehicles) and the scene of a fatal accident on River Road on September 6, 1937. The images were charged to the Michigan State Police for the Rockford Post, Rockford Michigan, Trooper Dean.
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)