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Botsford Building (1)

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

Image shows a large brick building with decorative elements, two large window sets with half circle decorative elements on second level left. The name “Botsford” appears about the arched entrance. Large awnings are seen at the street level, with some small window awnings on the second level. Another smaller decorative building is to the left of the large building and a three story block building is to the right of the larger five to six story building. Verso has: Corl Knott Building, which may have occupied the building as well. Sign on side of building: Alfred J. Brown Co., merchants growers and importers of Seeds, indicate the occupants. Building at left has “Bottling works”. Wood plank sidewalk, horse drawn wagon under large awning, telephone pole in front.

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
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Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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