Glance at the Past

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Glance at the Past

The Grand Rapids Historical Commission Podcast features "A Glance at the Past," a local history radio project. Take a listen to give you a glimpse of Grand Rapids in the past.

  1. 03/31/2014

    Roads and Streets

    The early roads into the village of Grand Rapids were along Indian trails, and the influence of these trails on the city can still be seen today.

    2 min

  2. 03/24/2014

    Mill Creek Bass Hatchery

    The only institution of its kind in the world, the Michigan Fish Commission's hatchery was located within three miles of Grand Rapids.

    2 min

  3. 03/17/2014

    The Irish

    The Irish seemed to have followed the direction of the westward movement on the Erie Canal and later the railroads.

    2 min

  4. 03/10/2014

    Blacksmiths and Carpenters

    The first trade established in the village of Grand Rapids was that of blacksmith, and the carpenters were not far behind.

    2 min

  5. 03/03/2014

    The Nelson Elms

    Two fine elm trees stood on Bostwick St. At least three feet in diameter, and sixty feet high, their wide tops shaded both sides of the street. The city was ready to cut them down.

    2 min

  6. 02/17/2014

    Historic City Elections

    More than one town has claimed itself the GOP's birthplace. One of those towns was Grand Rapids, back in 1854.

    2 min

  7. 02/10/2014

    Homemade Auto

    Several enterprising youngsters, bent on the possession of an automobile, but not having the price of one, contrived a ride in a horseless carriage.

    2 min

  8. 02/03/2014

    Cosmetics Business

    For 19th century women, making a living was fraught with hurdles. Nora Husted found way to support herself and her five children by making face cream in her kitchen from an old family recipe. It grew into a Grand Rapids business that lasted over 50 years.

    2 min
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The Grand Rapids Historical Commission Podcast features "A Glance at the Past," a local history radio project. Take a listen to give you a glimpse of Grand Rapids in the past.

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  • Creator
    GRHC
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2014
  • Episodes
    203
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © 2009, Grand Rapids Historical Commission
  • Show Website
    Glance at the Past

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