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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...

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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!

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Glance at the Past - Gerald R. Ford

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)

Submitted 07-07-2011 under NONPROFIT

A brief history of "Grand Rapids' favorite son," Gerald R. Ford.

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[AUDIO] Joe Taylor Park Set to Open on Grand Rapids' SE Side

by Matt Jarrells (WYCE_Matt)

Submitted 06-21-2011 under NEWS

West Michigan Environmental Action Council's Dan Schoonmaker speaks with Steve Faber, Executive Director of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. Faber talks about Baxter neighborhoods' new Joe Taylor Park, opening June 29th, saying the world-class...

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