Grand Rapids — 100 Years Ago in Photos

Presentation by Nan Schichtel

This program will share over 100 photos of what Grand Rapids looked like 100 years ago. Nan’s volunteer work at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, identifying photos, alerted her to the vitality of the community exactly 100 years ago. “New” schools, hospitals, parks, businesses, homes, etc.

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Park in the Grand Rapids Public Library city parking lot, Free for those attending that evening. There's additional street parking.

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Photo: Barbara Hill, Miss Grand Rapids, christening the first airplane, The City of Grand Rapids.

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• Next month, 13th November, 07:00 pm, Rosie the Riveter: A Symbol for All American Women in Grand Rapids