Abstract The Bridge Street House was an early tavern and hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection includes three volumes of records from the hotel: a register from 1857-1860 and day books from 1853-1854 and 1857-1861. Though apparently not comprehensive, these volumes detail the daily expenses of the hotel, before and after the structure burned in 1855. The names of guests of the hotel are included from 1854 to 1860, primarily after the building reopened after the fire. The volumes provide...

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The J. Boyd Pantlind Library Records collection is comprised of materials from the library of J. Boyd Pantlind. These materials include several books, photo albums and printed materials on the history of Grand Rapids. Included are several photo albums and loose photos. Some of these photos are recognizable Grand Rapids scenes, others are completely unidentified.

Abstract The Pantlind family papers collection consists of family papers, scrapbooks, photographs and ephemera. The collection primarily focuses on the family of J. Boyd Pantlind. The Pantlind family was related to other notable early Grand Rapids' families, including the Ledyard, Aldrich, Shepard, Wylie and McLeod families. Documents and information pertaining to these families are also available in the collection, although the scope varies. Items pertaining to the historic Pantlind Hotel (currently...

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Cookbooks are arranged alphabetically by title.As with calendars, the cookbooks most desired are those which have unique Grand Rapids information. This may be favorite recipes suggested by a named individual, or valuable historical information on the organization providing the cookbook, or because unique local illustrations were used in the publication.