The mangled car lies in front of the railroad tracks and a railroad crossing sign can be seen behind the wreck. A few men and boys are standing around looking at the wreckage. Sunday, March 27 a trailroad crossing outside of Grandville, Mich. Four killed outright; one man skull fractured. Time of happening: 12 noon Sunday. William T. Ames family.
This 1948 photo of Grandville Avenue and Clyde Park shows William Groen & Son Hardware at 1600 Grandville Ave. Sw, Treat's Drug Store at 1534 Grandville, the Roosevelt Park branch of Old Kent Bank at 1530 Grandville and Jurgens & Holtvluwer at 1514 Grandville where it intersects with Roosevelt Ave. Article: Grand Rapids Herald, 2-22-1948, p. 9.
Interior of the large garage with curved roof displaying the rafters. A large fan hangs from one beam. Five service workers in uniform are working on cars, one on a hoist and the others with the hood raised. Seven cars displayed.