Map of Grand Rapids and environs, 1905.
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection consists of contract agreements between Grand Rapids Railway Co. and various Ramona Park concession owners, 1932-1950. Also included in the collection is a property book of the Grand Rapids Railway Co., 1908 and a Stock Trust Agreement, Grand Rapids Motor Coach Co., 1937
Dates
- 1908-1950
Creator
- From the Collection: Grand Rapids Railway Co (Organization)
Extent
From the Collection: 0.42 Linear Feet (One box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
This item is still attached to the back board of the original property book, but is now housed flat, instead of folded, in an archival folder box in the Map collection. A reference photocopy of the map is included in the folder with the original priority book in Coll. 105.
This map includes graphic information on the railroads, street railways and city limits during the early 20th century in Grand Rapids, as well as showing differences in street names, such as “Fifth Ave.”, which later became “Franklin St.”
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org