Parks Safety Parade
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This is an image of two unidentified children at a Parks Safety Parade. The cupid themed float they are using has a sign that reads, "Cupid Pleads for Safety". The float appears to be at 12 - 14 Monroe Center St NE in front of what is now the Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Photograph Collection
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
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Parks Safety Parade
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This is an image of a Rumsey Pool themed float at a Parks Safety Parade. The float appears to be at 12 - 14 Monroe Center St NE near the current location of the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. A caption reads, "The Rumsey Pool Safety Parade Contribution".
Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Photograph Collection
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
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Parks Safety Parade
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This is an image of a group of unidentified children on a float for a Parks Safety Parade. The float appears to be at 12 - 14 Monroe Center St NE in front of what is now the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. A caption reads, "Safety A Capital Proposition".
Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Photograph Collection
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
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An Easterly View From Monroe (Monroe Center) Towards Campau Square
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This is an easterly view down Monroe (now Monroe Center) towards Campau Square, which is the area of Canal (now Monroe Avenue).
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City Clerk's Photograph Collection
Late Nineteenth Century
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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.
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c.1950
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White and White's Ice Cream Soda Advertisement
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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.
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City Clerk's Photograph Collection
c.1890's
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
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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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1898
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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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c.1852
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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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City Clerk's Photograph Collection
c.1859
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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.
Grand Rapids City Clerk's Office
City Clerk's Photograph Collection
c.1949
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