Hidden History of Grand Rapids

Hidden History of Grand Rapids
Title Hidden History of Grand Rapids PDF eBook
Author Matthew A. Ellis
Publisher Arcadia Publishing
Pages 128
Release 2023-01-02
Genre History
ISBN 1467153044

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Recovering the past of Furniture City More than two centuries of overlooked history flow through Grand Rapids like the river for which it is named. The first city surveyor dabbled in seances while platting out neighborhoods and streets. When a river dredging project left a mountain of stone tormenting residents, the ordeal pitted them against city leaders. Humane society agents uncovered horrendous conditions at the city pound and successfully brought about reform and much better conditions for the animals. Grand Rapids native and city archivist Matthew A. Ellis delves into the layout of streets, the manufacture of materials used to build the city, local food trends, and more.

Hidden History of Grand Rapids

Hidden History of Grand Rapids
Title Hidden History of Grand Rapids PDF eBook
Author Matthew A. Ellis
Publisher Arcadia Publishing
Pages 128
Release 2023-01-02
Genre History
ISBN 1439676852

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Recovering the past of Furniture City More than two centuries of overlooked history flow through Grand Rapids like the river for which it is named. The first city surveyor dabbled in seances while platting out neighborhoods and streets. When a river dredging project left a mountain of stone tormenting residents, the ordeal pitted them against city leaders. Humane society agents uncovered horrendous conditions at the city pound and successfully brought about reform and much better conditions for the animals. Grand Rapids native and city archivist Matthew A. Ellis delves into the layout of streets, the manufacture of materials used to build the city, local food trends, and more.

Ghosts of Grand Rapids

Ghosts of Grand Rapids
Title Ghosts of Grand Rapids PDF eBook
Author Nicole Bray
Publisher Arcadia Publishing
Pages 145
Release 2013-07-30
Genre History
ISBN 1625846746

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“Grand Rapids’ sinister and spooky past is illuminated . . . examines local hauntings and reveals the truth behind some long told urban legends” (The Collegiate). Come nose around in the creepier corners of the Grand Rapids of yesteryear. Discover why Hell’s Bridge persists as such an oft-told urban legend and what horrific history earned Heritage Hill the title of Michigan’s most haunted neighborhood. Mingle with the spooky inhabitants of the Phillips Mansion, Holmdene Manor, San Chez Restaurant and St. Cecilia Music Center. Meet the guests who never quite checked out of the Amway Grand. Read the true stories behind the Michigan Bell Building and the Ada Witch Legend. Nicole Bray, Robert Du Shane and Julie Rathsack illuminate the shadows of local sites you thought you knew. Includes photos!

Hidden History of St. Joseph County, Michigan

Hidden History of St. Joseph County, Michigan
Title Hidden History of St. Joseph County, Michigan PDF eBook
Author Kelly Pucci
Publisher Arcadia Publishing
Pages 144
Release 2017-04-03
Genre History
ISBN 1625856822

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Michigan established St. Joseph County in 1829. It was a fertile land with an abundance of fresh water supplied by the St. Joseph River. The county's colorful past is the result of forgotten locals and visitors. Hezekiah Thomas fished for diamonds in Corey Lake. Saloon smasher Carrie Nation sold miniature hatchets at the county fairgrounds. The United States Congress recognizes the village of Colon as the Magic Capital of the World, and Lakeside Cemetery is the final resting place of more magicians than any other cemetery on the globe. Author and historian Kelly Pucci digs into the entertaining and often overlooked history of St. Joseph County.

Revealing the Hidden Secrets

Revealing the Hidden Secrets
Title Revealing the Hidden Secrets PDF eBook
Author Emad Wissa
Publisher AuthorHouse
Pages 236
Release 2008-07-10
Genre Humor
ISBN 1467859338

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Synopsis: Revealing the Hidden Secrets delves into the mysteries of the Book of the Revelation to John, offering a deeply spiritual message that is both timely in its response to current events and urgent in its plea for the salvation of the world. Author Emad Wissa brings to light amazing details about the Churchs life on earth her history, her times, and her reign. In addition to Church history, the book proposes the spiritual meaning of major historical events, including the three most significant and to the unprepared mind disastrous world events: the rise of Communism; the return of the Jewish people to Israel; and the first battle leading to Armageddon, waged in April, 2003, when America launched its military campaign in Iraq. Why the urgency? The time is very short. Look around and see: in the Land of the Euphrates in the European Union in the Middle East, with its Arab-Israeli conflict and in the developing situation with Iran Then look at the Christian world today, part dead, part lukewarm, and part with a little power. In such a world, the Revelation to John is a clear, loud voice from God, calling for repentance and salvation. Those who ignore His voice do so at their peril, for whether or not they believe in the word of God or even in heaven itself the end-time events will affect everyone.

A Treasure Chest of Hidden History

A Treasure Chest of Hidden History
Title A Treasure Chest of Hidden History PDF eBook
Author Rusty Glover
Publisher AuthorHouse
Pages 299
Release 2013-09-16
Genre History
ISBN 1491814233

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As a high school history teacher for the past 25 years, I have collected and read hundreds of books pertaining to my subjects taught. On the completion of each book, I would carefully take notes on the most interesting events, quotes, or interpretations that I felt would enhance instruction for my students. After filling numerous notepads of information on over 800 books, I contemplated a project of sharing my most interesting findings. The result of this twenty plus year project is this book. This book is divided into 16 chapters based on the various topics presented. Some chapters contain a small amount of entries such as Nicknames, Espionage, or Labor while chapters on the Presidents or quotes will fill over thirty pages. The first chapter puts emphasis on the role my home state of Alabama has played on the national scene. One chapter is entitled Miscellaneous Odds and Ends due to the subject matter not fitting into any other classification.

The Yesterdays of Grand Rapids

The Yesterdays of Grand Rapids
Title The Yesterdays of Grand Rapids PDF eBook
Author Charles Eugene Belknap
Publisher
Pages 202
Release 1922
Genre Grand Rapids (Mich.)
ISBN

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