Glance at the Past
Glance at the Past - Old Plank Road
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 01-10-2012 under NONPROFIT
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 - Fire Bell
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 11-01-2011 under NONPROFIT
This bell still stands at the entrance of Grand Rapids Public Museum. Learn about its rich history with Grand Rapids Fire Department on this episode of Glance at the Past!
Glance at the Past - Bridge Banquet
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 10-12-2011 under NONPROFIT
Civil War soldiers are greeted with a lavish banquet upon their return to Grand Rapids.
Glance at the Past - Parks and Playgrounds
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 10-05-2011 under NONPROFIT
'Glance at the Past' shares the story of the Playground Association of Grand Rapids.
Glance at the Past - Pottery Works
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 09-26-2011 under NONPROFIT
John Lipzinski made a lot of pots in his facility which stood at the city limits of Michigan and Eastern in 1876. He used an old fashioned hand press for flower pots and a more modern press for molding pots. The hand made pots were used...
Glance at the Past - McGeorge Bundy
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 09-15-2011 under NONPROFIT
McGeorge Bundy, lawyer, diplomat and grandfather to his namesake, the National Security Advisor to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
Glance at the Past - Raising Canal Street
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFIT
In this episode of Glance at the Past, Grab Corners, now known as Campau Square, was the first S-Curve of Grand Rapids. A steep grade difference forced the Common Council to raise Canal Street four feet. A hotel downtown remained open while being...
Glance at the Past - Prohibition
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFIT
Michigan followed Maine's idea for prohibition in 1853, but, it was found impossible to do enforce this ideal in Grand Rapids. By 1870, Grand Rapids housed 58 saloons and five breweries. Women's organizations for prohibition, were an...
Glance at the Past - Cigars
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 08-23-2011 under NONPROFIT
At the turn of the 20th Century, cigars were the tobacco of choice among Grand Rapidians.
Glance at the Past - Wealthy Theatre
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 08-05-2011 under NONPROFIT
Wealthy Theatre was first opened in 1911. It has seen it's share of ups and downs over the last 100 years. This episode of Glance at the Past takes you through it's history of closures, imminent demolition, and its glorious...- 1 of 3
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