Grand Rapids Public Library
Fulton Street Cemetery - Part I: The history and design of a historic masterpeice
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 08-09-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Nestled in the Midtown neighborhood, lying quietly behind a wall on Fulton Street is a great historic relic. The Fulton Street Cemetery is a park maintained by the city for people of all ages to come and enjoy a goldmine of history. The cemetery is...
Historic Civil War encampment located right beneath our feet
by (Michael Tuffelmire)
Submitted 01-04-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
As you walk by the many shops and buildings in Heritage Hill that we have grown fond off, buildings like Martha’s Vineyard or Central High School, do you ever wonder what existed here before? I have a passion for history and one of my...
VOTE for Your Favorite "Helping Hands" Artwork Finalists!
by (RedCrossGGR)
Submitted 09-22-2009 under NONPROFITS
Kids say (and draw) the darndest things -- including works of art, inspired by the Red Cross, and including superheroes, snipers, and someone named Kirby. Come stop by the Grand Rapids Public Library Main Branch downtown from September 23 to 27,...