Grand Rapids Historical Society

Pearl Street Bridge 1875

courtesy of Grand Rapids Public Library, History & Special Collections, George E. Fitch Collection #18

Berkey & Gay Furniture Co Plant No. 1

courtesy of Grand Rapids Public Library, History & Special Collections, GRPL Photo Collection #54

Winter Driving in John Ball Park, ca. 1932

courtesy of Grand Rapids Public Library, History & Special Collections, Postcard Collection #78

Santa Parade down Monroe Ave, Nov. 4, 1950

courtesy of Grand Rapids Public Library, History & Special Collections, Robinson Studio Collection #125

Pearl Street Bridge

courtesy of Grand Rapids Public Library, History & Special Collections, Postcard Collection #78

The Train at Herpolsheimers

courtesy of Grand Rapids Public Library, History & Special Collections, Robinson Studio Collection #125

Upcoming Events:

25
aug

Brookby House and Gardens 10 AM Tour

BY INVITATION ONLY

GRHS MEMBERS ONLY 10AM TOUR

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25
aug

Brookby House and Gardens 12 PM Tour

BY INVITATION ONLY

GRHS MEMBERS ONLY 12 PM...

13
sep

Roger That! Life of Roger B. Chaffee

Presented by Glen E. Swanson

“ROGER THAT!” The Life...

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Featured:

Grand Rapids in 1856

Price: $20.00

($16.00 for Historical Society members)

Color Reprint of Original Oil Painting on Off-White Paper
Suitable for Framing
Dimensions 18 3/8” x 14 1/2”

The building boom in the downtown area during the late 1840s and...

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Summer is almost over and we’re looking for some great new programs this Fall.

Member Only Tours at Brookby House & Gardens Saturday 25 August 2018

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