Upcoming Events:
12
mar
Open Door: The One Hundred Year History of Grand Rapids Junior/Community College
presented by Mike Klawitter and...
09
apr
Who the Heck is Abner Doubleday: Base Ball and the Civil War
Who the Heck is Abner Doubleday: Base Ball and the Civil War
14
may
The Berkey and Gay Litigation of 1933-34. The Furniture City's Struggle Against the Corporate Raider, The Simmons Bedding and Furniture Company.
Annual Member Meeting and Banquet
(Time...
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Strike! How The Furniture Workers Strike of 1911 Changed Grand Rapids
Price: $14.95
($11.96 for Historical Society members)
At the beginning of the 20th century, furniture factories dominated the physical and economic landscape of Grand Rapids. More than 60 factories employed more than 5000 workers making it truly the “furniture capital” of the...
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The GRHS Programs for 2014–15 continue as March 12 offers Open Door: The One Hundred Year History of Grand Rapids Junior/Community College, April 9 asks, Who the Heck is Abner Doubleday: Baseball and the Civil War, and lastly May 14 our Annual Banquet and Baxter Award Program: The Berkey and Gay Litigation of 1933-34. The Furniture City's Struggle Against the Corporate Raider, The Simmons Bedding and Furniture Company.
We look forward to seeing you there. If you, or a friend, have a research project that you'd like to present as a program feel free to contact GRHS Programs Committee at grhs.local@gmail.com