Glance at the Past
Glance at the Past - Deadly Diseases
by (WYCE)
Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
A brief history of the types of diseases and number of deaths is told from Secretary Wilson's 1898 Board of Health report.
Glance at the Past - Chinese Restaurants
by (WYCE)
Submitted 04-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
This episode shares the story of Chan Hoy and his quest to bring Chinese food to Grand Rapids for the first time ever in 1902.
Glance at the Past - Ryerson Public Library
by (WYCE)
Submitted 03-09-2011 under NONPROFITS
In 1904, the Ryerson Library opened to give Rapidians a place for books. A renovation in 2003 made the Ryerson Library what it is today: the Grand Rapids Public Library.
Glance at the Past - Grab Corners
by (WYCE)
Submitted 02-14-2011 under NONPROFITS
This episode shares the history of Campau Square, formerly known as Grab Corners.
Glance at the Past - City Horses
by (WYCE)
Submitted 02-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
This episode of Glance at the Past focuses on the role of horses in the city.
Glance at the Past - Maya Lin
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-31-2011 under NONPROFITS
Maya Lin designed the central gathering area in downtown Grand Rapids.
Glance at the Past - Indian Mounds
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids' original Indian Mounds have been replaced by reconstructions.
Glance at the Past - East Side Canal
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
The East Side Power Canal was started in 1835 and completed in 1842.
Glance at the Past - Fulton Street Cemetery
by (WYCE)
Submitted 07-06-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
The history of Grand Rapids' early burial plot, established in 1838.
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.