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Verwys, Adrian L.H. photographs [2022.051], 1900 - 1933

 File — Box: 49, Folder: 17

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains photographs organized by subject, in alphabetical order. It includes depictions of events, buildings, places, objects, and groups associated with a particular organization. Terms used as subjects are not authority controlled.

Dates

  • 1900 - 1933

Extent

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

This folder contains photo album pages of images taken by Adrian L.H. Verwys. They include photographs of the aftermath of the July 1900 resevoir break in the vicinity of Clancy, Bradford and Lafayette Streets. Nate Palmer is identified in one of these images. Verwys was the President of Imperial Metal Products and this folder also contains photographs of the construction of the third addition to his plant in the 800 Ionia NW block in 1933. Also included here is an image of the early demolition stages of the house at 819 Ionia NW, owned by Leo Solomon, a view from Lookout Park, and a parade scene in the 300 block of Monroe Ave., with Leo Sandler's clothing store in the background.

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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