Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of the October 1937 case for the reorganization of the Grand Rapids Railroad Co. It is comprised of 12 exhibits. These include; an Amended Plan of Reorganization, Proceedings for Reorganization, Trust Agreement, Summary, Real Estate in Grand Rapids, Ramona Park Property, Income Account, Franchise Ordinance, Transcript of City Commission, Stock Trust Agreement, Transcript of City Commission, and Transcript of Notice of hearing.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of the October 1937 case for the reorganization of the Grand Rapids Railroad Co. It is comprised of 12 exhibits. These include; an Amended Plan of Reorganization, Proceedings for Reorganization, Trust Agreement, Summary, Real Estate in Grand Rapids, Ramona Park Property, Income Account, Franchise Ordinance, Transcript of City Commission, Stock Trust Agreement, Transcript of City Commission, and Transcript of Notice of hearing.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of the October 1937 case for the reorganization of the Grand Rapids Railroad Co. It is comprised of 12 exhibits. These include; an Amended Plan of Reorganization, Proceedings for Reorganization, Trust Agreement, Summary, Real Estate in Grand Rapids, Ramona Park Property, Income Account, Franchise Ordinance, Transcript of City Commission, Stock Trust Agreement, Transcript of City Commission, and Transcript of Notice of hearing.

Abstract The Grand Rapids Railway Co. offered public transport within the city of Grand Rapids, as well as operating recreation areas such as Ramona Park. Once at the forefront of the streetcar industry, Grand Rapids Railway Co fell as a result of the Great Depression and the growth of the automobile industry. By 1935, the once modern streetcar company was phased out in favor of more cost efficient buses. In the 1937 court case, Grand Rapids Railway Co. sold it's assets and reorganized as Grand...