Hotels -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Bridge Street House records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 188
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...
Dates:
1854-1860
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
J. Boyd Pantlind Library Collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 428
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1870 - 1920
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Pantlind family papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 374
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...
Dates:
1843-1983
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center