Glance at the Past
Summary: The Grand Rapids Historical Commission Podcast features "A Glance at the Past," a local history radio project. Take a listen to give you a glimpse of Grand Rapids in the past.
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Podcasts:
Gypsum mines play a major role in Grand Rapids' early industry.
The story of Grand Rapids businessman and philanthropist Martin Ryerson.
Grand Rapids Central High School tries an experimental school lunch program in 1902.
It's been known to happen. It happened in Grand Rapids, MI, in January, 1898.
This episode of Glance at the Past focuses on the role of horses in the city.
This episode shares the history of Compau Square, formerly known as Grab Corners.
Grand Rapids built its first public auditorium in 1933.
A brief history about Grand Rapids' favorite son, Gerald R. Ford.
In 1908, Arianna VanDoorn founded the Santa Claus Girls to bring cheer to boys and girls who, unfortunately, would not be receiving gifts at Christmas time.
Maya Lin designed the central gathering area in downtown Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids original Indian Mounds have been replaced by reconstructions.
The East Side Power Canal was started in 1835 and completed in 1842.
Looking back 100 years at the holiday tradition.
The history of the landmark fire bell that called Grand Rapids' first volunteer fire department.
The life and times of an early Grand Rapids lawyer, grandfather of his namesake, the National Security Advisor to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
