{"product_id":"historic-photos-of-grand-rapids-hardcover","title":"Historic Photos of Grand Rapids - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKarolee R. Hazlewood\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books))\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat began as a fur-trading post grew into the second-largest city in Michigan, a center for industry and the arts. As \"Furniture Capital of the World\" and an All-American City three times, Grand Rapids has a fascinating past. \u003cem\u003eHistoric Photos of Grand Rapids\u003c\/em\u003e explores that past in images depicting a range of subjects, including the furniture industry, the Flood of 1904, recreational activities, the Pantlind Hotel, the original Ada Covered Bridge spanning the Thornapple River, civic celebrations, a 1941 Monroe Avenue, the 1889 County Building, and countless others.These striking black-and-white images are the pride of the Grand Rapids Public Library's History and Special Collections Department. Come take a tour through the pages of \u003cem\u003eHistoric Photos of Grand Rapids\u003c\/em\u003e and discover the charm of bygone eras, the fortitude of the city's pioneers, and the richness of the old city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 202\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760218571040,"sku":"9781684420285","price":45.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9773279b18002b9a4bd64dc4f596bcf3.webp?v=1780174788","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/historic-photos-of-grand-rapids-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}