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This photograph shows Monroe Center Ave NW just prior to construction of the pedestrian mall. The Peoples Building, occupied by Old Kent Bank, can be seen on the left while the shops can be seen along the street.

This photograph shows Monroe Center NW looking north west toward the Old Kent Bank in the Peoples Building. The shops along Monroe Center can be seen.

Monroe Center looking Northwest from Division Automobiles, streetcars, and people are visible. 'Welcome' signs are hanging downtown.

This photograph shows Monroe Center Ave NW looking north west toward the National Bank building. It shows the shops along Monroe Center.

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 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…

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…

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…

This is an image of unidentified people riding in a horse-drawn carriage with someone holding a sign that reads, 'Follow This 100 Years of Safety'. It appears to be at 12 - 14 Monroe Center St NE in front of what is now the Grand Rapids Children's…

This is an image of unidentified people riding in a float. Signs on the float read, 'Mary Waters Playground - We Guard for Safety' and 'Use the City Pools and Playgrounds for Safety. It appears to be on Monroe Center St NE at the Division St N…