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Berkey & Gay Furniture Co. (2)

 File — Box: 4.5, Folder: 36

Scope and Contents

1. Group photo with a label in the image and one under the image. Under the image: Berkey & Gay Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. 1873 is hand written. Mostly men, but also women and several children in front. Typed verso note: "In 1873, workers of the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company posed patiently in front of their employer’s factory, a sign of the times in the history of Grand Rapids, according to new book just released. Called Grand Rapids: Renaissance on the Grande, the oversized, 248 page hardbound book traces the chronological history of the city through a text written by Author Gerald Eliot [sic Elliott] and by more than 300 historic photos. The project was sponsored by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce."
2. Berkey & Gay Furniture col Plant no. 1. Has smoke stack a rear left in image. Autos on the street. Camera Shop photo 271346.

Dates

  • circa 1837-2011

Extent

From the Collection: 32 Linear Feet (Approximately 60 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497