Historical Commission
Glance at the Past - Little Italy
by (WYCE)
Submitted 03-25-2012 under NONPROFITS
Glance at the Past is a local history radio project presented by Grand Rapids Historical Commission and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. It's written and voiced by award-winning local historian Diana Barrett.
Glance at the Past - Old Plank Road
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Plank Road connected Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids, its thriving neighbor to the north. This 19th century middle passage finally limited the more than 30 mile trip to a single day's journey. "Glance at the Past" is a collaboration...
Glance at the Past - Parks and Playgrounds
by (WYCE)
Submitted 10-05-2011 under NONPROFITS
'Glance at the Past' shares the story of the Playground Association of Grand Rapids.
Glance at the Past - Beer Comes to Grand Rapids
by (WYCE)
Submitted 05-27-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
John Pannel and Christoph Kusterer tap Grand Rapids' first kegs.
GR Historical Women walking tour gets higher turnout than expected
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 03-08-2010 under NEWS
On a beautiful Saturday morning—perfect weather for walking—more than 130 people crammed into two rooms at the Grand Rapids Public Library (111 Library NE) to learn about an overshadowed perspective of history in Grand Rapids: The woman's...