Parris, Mary N. (Carpenter) (1852–1947)
Scope and Contents
The Grand Rapids Public Library Women's History Collection was created in 2000, as a way to collate and process small accessions of materials in this subject area.
Dates
- Creation: no date
Biographical / Historical
Mary N. (Carpenter) Parris (1852–1947) built the Parris Block at the southwest corner of South Division Avenue and Hall Street in the late-1800s, and there operated the M. N. Parris Dry Goods Store with her husband, Joseph C. Parris (1848–1915). The store was located at 761–763 South Division Avenue (after 1912, numbered 1201–1203 South Division Avenue). Upon the death of her husband in 1915, she carried on the business with the help of her son, Griffin A. Parris (1890–1965), until her retirement in 1931. She died in Grand Rapids in 1947. Her son continued the business until 1954.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.4 Linear Feet (Two boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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