Grand Rapids Made
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Grand Rapids Made
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Grand Rapids Made written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Furniture industry and trade categories.
Grand Rapids
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Author : Norma Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Grand Rapids written by Norma Lewis and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
William Haldane opened a cabinet shop in 1836, 14 years before Grand Rapids incorporated. Other furniture companies followed: Berkey and Gay, Widdicomb, Sligh, Hekman, and Phoenix were among those taking advantage of the Grand River for transportation and power, the area's abundant hardwood supply, and a growing immigrant labor pool. The furniture soon attracted national attention. In 1876, the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition proved conclusively that a river town in Michigan had indeed earned the title "Furniture City." Presidents Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and Dwight D. Eisenhower all worked at Grand Rapids-made desks. Fifteen manufacturers joined forces to build 1,000 Handley Page bombers during World War I. The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was signed on September 2, 1945, at a table made in Grand Rapids. Despite fires, floods, strikes, depressions, and wars, Grand Rapids led the industry until the 1950s and 1960s, when the factories began moving to North Carolina. Today the area, along with nearby Holland and Zeeland, dominates the office furniture industry.
Limberts Arts Crafts Furniture Made In Grand Rapids And Holland
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Author : Charles P. Limbert Co
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Limberts Arts Crafts Furniture Made In Grand Rapids And Holland written by Charles P. Limbert Co and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Furniture, American categories.
The Grand Rapids Furniture Record Volume 36
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Author : Anonymous
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The Grand Rapids Furniture Record Volume 36 written by Anonymous and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
As the definitive guide to Grand Rapids furniture, this volume provides extensive coverage of this important American industry. From the early period of hand-crafted furniture to the later period of mass production, this book provides a fascinating look at the development of the Grand Rapids furniture industry and the many talented craftsmen who made it thrive. A must-read for anyone interested in American furniture history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Grand Rapids
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Author : Alex Forist
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2015-06-08
Grand Rapids written by Alex Forist and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-08 with Photography categories.
For millennia, people have gathered at the rapids of the Grand River, the place where downtown Grand Rapids now stands. From its earliest recorded history in the 1820s as a tiny frontier trading post, through many booming decades as the "Furniture City," to its newest reinvention as a center of public art, Grand Rapids has a fascinating history. By 1850, when the city was incorporated, several early industries, including logging, milling, and brewing, were already established, and the groundwork for the incredibly lucrative furniture industry was in place. As more people came to Grand Rapids from all over the world, they developed institutions and settled the city's distinctive neighborhoods, each reflecting their nationalities, religions, and aspirations for the future. Throughout its history, from Campau to Calder, Grand Rapids has remained a place for pioneers.
Grand Rapids On Parade
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Author : Arthur Scott White
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1926
Grand Rapids On Parade written by Arthur Scott White and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1926 with Grand Rapids (Mich.) categories.
Legendary Locals Of Grand Rapids Michigan
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Author : Norma Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012
Legendary Locals Of Grand Rapids Michigan written by Norma Lewis and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Grand Rapids began as an Indian trading post. Louis Campau became the first permanent white settler in 1826. Today, the city on the Grand River is Michigan's second largest with a population of nearly 200,000, more than triple when adding the surrounding metropolitan area. Though best known as the hometown of President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford, the city lays claim to others who are, or have been, in the national spotlight as well. These include astronauts Roger Chaffee and Jack Lousma; sports figures Stan Ketchel, Dave Rozema, Mickey Stanley, and Chris Kaman; screenwriter and director Paul Schrader; actors Lorna Gray and Dick York; writers Meindert DeJong, Chris Van Allsburg, and Bich Ngyuen, to name just a few. In these pages are legends named Meijer, Van Andel, De Vos, Trotter, Belknap, Hekman, and Wege. Others are lesser known, or even unknown, but their heartwarming stories make them equally worthy of legendary status.
100 Things To Do In Grand Rapids Before You Die
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Author : Norma Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
Release Date : 2019-04-15
100 Things To Do In Grand Rapids Before You Die written by Norma Lewis and has been published by Reedy Press LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-15 with Travel categories.
Grand Rapids, a booming city on the banks of the Grand River, has become a thriving center for education, medicine, culture, and the arts. As Michigan’s second largest city, it offers a treasure trove of attractions. With 100 Things to Do in Grand Rapids Before You Die, you’ll see firsthand why this city is always topping the lists of the best places to visit. Residents and visitors alike will enjoy the picturesque Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Where else will you find a twenty-four foot bronze horse first imagined by Leonardo DaVinci? Sports fans are in luck whether you want to participate in hiking and golf or cheer on the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team at the Van Andel Arena. The vibrant downtown area, with its sweeping river views, plays host to fabulous festivals throughout the year, including ArtPrize. Also included are recommendations and insider’s tips for the best dining, live theater at the Civic, and visiting the prized carousel at the Public Museum. Authors and area residents Norma Lewis and Christine Nyholm are excited to turn their love of the city into an invitation to a place that is not to be missed. With this indispensable guide, they’ll help you discover the very best of the best.
History Of Grand Rapids And Its Industries
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Author : Dwight Goss
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
History Of Grand Rapids And Its Industries written by Dwight Goss and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This book is a comprehensive history of Grand Rapids, Michigan, from its founding in 1826 to the turn of the 20th century. Dwight Goss explores the city's growth and development, its major industries, and the individuals who helped shape its history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Grand Rapids In Stereographs
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Author : Thomas R. Dilley
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2007-07-25
Grand Rapids In Stereographs written by Thomas R. Dilley and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-25 with Photography categories.
Beginning around 1865, as the fledgling art and science of photography began to appear in cities and towns across the United States, a small group of photographers, using new methods and equipment developed a few years before in Europe, began producing and offering for sale stereographic views of the people, places, and events that made up daily life in the then nearly 40-year-old city of Grand Rapids. These photographic views were unlike others that had preceded them and when viewed using a special device, they presented a detailed, three-dimensional portrait of the young city. Once introduced, stereographic views of the city, alongside those of more distant lands, became wildly popular and soon graced the homes of many in this city and elsewhere. The stereographic cards themselves today offer a rare and detailed glimpse of the city, its residents, and some of the special and unusual events that occurred nearly 150 years ago.