Centennial Anniversary of American Independence, 1776-1876 : Celebration at Grand Rapids, Mich., July 4th, 1876. Formerly M977.456 C333 c.2 Original binding. Front fly leaf has "Florence E. Hebard," Feb. 1878, Grand Rapids, Mich. NW? School. [Person of this name in 1877/78 city directory listed as a teacher, on West Side.]

File — Box: 7

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This is a general collection which holds information about area publishers and printers. In some cases there is also a separate collection of materials related to a firm listed here.

For a list of newspaper and periodical publishers as of the 1890s see the “History of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan” by Albert Baxter.

The larger percentage of information included in this collection at this time appears to document newspaper publishing. Since this is an open collection, this orientation may change with new additions.

Dates

no date

Extent

From the Collection: 9.2 Linear Feet (17 boxes plus flat files)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Illustrated. Engravings, after photos or historical illustrations, as follow:

Grand Memorial Arch, Campau Place / photo by O.W. Horton. Opposite title page. Shows a view NW on Monroe to the arch at Monroe, Pearl & Canal Sts. Bank building with clock tower on left corner has a U.S. Flag. The hotel on the site of the Pantlind is hidden behind the arch.
Grand Rapids in 1832, View from present site of Campau Place. pg. 4. This is the image given in more modern reproductions as John Booth's illustration of the Native American settlement and the Baptist Mission, etc. (1831).
West Birdge Street, Looking West from the Bridge, Showing the district Rebuilt Since the Great Fire of June 19, 1875. Photo by L.V. Moulton. Opp. pg. 8. Shows a couple of aerial archs over the street with a U.S. Flag flying from buildings on either site.
Aldrich-Godfrey-White Block, as Decorated, July 4th. pg. 30 Corner Monroe & Ottawa Sts.