This is an easterly view of Monroe Street (now Monroe Center) from Campau Square. Street cars and horse-drawn vehicles are seen with buildings and people. This was originally used in an 1890's City of Grand Rapids Annual Report.
This image is a view of Canal Street (now Monroe Avenue) looking north from the intersection of Pearl and Canal. Sweet's Hotel is on the left. Buildings and street cars are visible in this image. This was originally used in an 1890's City of Grand…
This is a view of Grab Corners, which is also known as Campau Square. The road had an "S curve" until 1873 when Monroe and Canal were connected by a straightened road.