The Dime Store Block: Monroe and Pearl
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This is an image of the Dime Store Block at Monroe and Pearl. This is the current location of Rosa Parks Circle/Ecliptic.
Grand Rapids Planning Department
Planning Department Photograph Collection
c.1973
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
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English
Slides (Photography)
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Railroad Crossing
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This is an image of a railroad crossing for the Michigan Central Railroad at Pearl Street.
Engineering Department
Engineering Photograph Collection
1928
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
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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.
Grand Rapids City Clerk's Office
City Clerk's Photograph Collection
c.1920
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
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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, First National Bank, Perry Brothers, and other downtown businesses.
Grand Rapids City Clerk's Office
City Clerk's Photograph Collection
c.1875
City of Grand Rapids Archives and Records Center
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