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This photograph shows Ionia Ave NW prior to the extension of Division Ave north toward Plainfield Ave NW. The roof of the Michigan Street Armory, the National Guard Armory, can be seen in the foreground.

This photograph shows the newly constructed Division Ave extension toward Plainfield Ave. The National Guard Armory can be seen to the left.

This photograph shows the early intersection of Coldbrook St, Division Ave, and Plainfield Ave. This is during the construction of Division Ave north of Michigan Street. Belknap hill can be seen on the left.

This image shows the area formerly known as Grab Corners in the downtown Grand Rapids near the intersection of Pearl and Canal (Monroe). This area is now known as Campau Square. The view is to the northwest and we see Sweet's Hotel, First National…

This is a view of Monroe Avenue looking northwest from Division Avenue. Peck's Drugstore and the Lunn House are on the right. Streetcars and people on bicycles are visible.

This is a northeast view on Canal Street (Monroe Avenue) at Crescent Street. Wurzburg Department Store is on the right and you can see streetcars and horse-drawn vehicles.

This is a view of Canal Street (Monroe Avenue) looking north from Campau Square. There are streetcars, horse-drawn vehicles, and pedestrians downtown.

This is a photograph of Monroe Center St NW, just south east of Market Ave, looking toward Monroe Avenue. and the Pantlind Hotel. The Wooltworth Department Store can be seen in the background as well as the other shops along Monroe Center. The…

Aerial view of I-196 construction

This is an image of the widening of S Division Ave in downtown Grand Rapids. The Division Ave Oakes Street intersection is in the foreground.