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This is a view of downtown Grand Rapids area at Ottawa and Monroe from I-196. (Gerald R. Ford Freeway)

This is a view of downtown Grand Rapids. The view is east from the Jackson Street area. Lincoln Park is visible on the left.

This is a view of downtown Grand Rapids. We see the Edison Light Company on the corner of Ottawa and Fulton. The Grand River can be seen in the background. This image may show flood wall construction for the river.

This is a view of downtown Grand Rapids. We see the Edison Light Company on the corner of Ottawa and Fulton. The Grand River can be seen in the background. This image may show flood wall construction for the river.

This is a north view down Monroe Ave towards the intersections of Lyon and Michigan. The Hotel Rowe can be seen in background to the left.

This is an easterly view down Monroe (now Monroe Center) towards Campau Square, which is the area of Canal (now Monroe Avenue).

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.

This is a postcard that is an advertisement for White and White's ice cream soda. Their business was located near the Morton House Hotel, which was located at Monroe (Monroe Center) and Ionia.

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…