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Grand Times in Grand Rapids : Pieces of Furniture City History
by Gordon G. Beld and Tom Rademacher
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Overview
Join longtime journalist Gordon Beld on a historical tour of the Furniture City. Gleaned from the best of Beld's work for Grand Rapids Magazine, this collection weaves together intriguing vignettes highlighting the unique character of the Grand Rapids people and their community. Get a glimpse into the lives of famous leaders Gerald Ford and Arthur Vandenberg and marvel at Harry Human Fly" Gardiner, who scaled the buildings of downtown Grand Rapids. Take a nostalgic trip down to Reed's Lake, where the streetcars will drop you off at Ramona Gardens to dance the night away. Find the grand in Grand Rapids just don't get lost in Saddlebag Swamp on the way."
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781540231734
- ISBN-10: 1540231739
- Publisher: History Press Library Editions
- Publish Date: April 2012
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.38 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.81 pounds
- Page Count: 146
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