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Glance at the Past - Old Plank Road

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Plank roads evoke the mystique of days gone by, but those old wooden planks held little charm for travelers.

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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 between Grand Rapids Historical Commission and Community Media Center. It's heard Wednesdays at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on CMC's radio station 88.1-FM WYCE.


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WYCE 88.1 FM is a community radio station that operates out of Grand Rapids Community Media Center. It is a 10,000 watt radio station that serves up music shows and community information from Grand Rapids to the lake shore.

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