Monroe Street (Monroe Center)
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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.
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Centennial Arch at Campau Square
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This is a stereograph of Campau Square and the Centennial Arch for the July 4th, 1876 celebration. The image is from O.W. Horton, Photographer.
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Grab Corners: Looking northwest near the intersection of Pearl and Canal (Monroe)
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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.
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Grab Corners: Looking northwest near the intersection of Pearl and Canal (Monroe)
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This image, a stereograph, 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 in the distance and other downtown businesses.
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Grab Corners (Campau Square)
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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.
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Grab Corners: Looking northwest near the intersection of Pearl and Canal (Monroe)
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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 in the distance and other downtown businesses.
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Grab Corners: Looking northwest near the intersection of Pearl and Canal (Monroe)
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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 in the distance and other downtown businesses. The photograph has a Grand Rapids Public Library stamp.
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Looking East Down Pearl Street
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This is an easterly view down Pearl Street past the intersection of Monroe towards Ottawa. The Pantlind (Amway Grand Plaza) is on the left and the McKay Tower is seen on the right.
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Looking East Down Monroe (Monroe Center)
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This is a view from Campau Square looking east of Monroe (Monroe Center) from the Pearl Street/Monroe Avenue vicinity. Automobiles, and people are visible on a very busy street. McKay Tower is on the left and there is damage to the original image.
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Looking East Down Monroe (Monroe Center)
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This is a view from Campau Square looking east of Monroe (Monroe Center) from the Pearl Street/Monroe Avenue vicinity. Automobiles, and people are visible on a very busy street. McKay Tower is on the left and Herpolsheimer's is in the distance.
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