Truman Lyon

Glance at the Past - Raising Canal Street

by (WYCE)

Submitted 09-08-2011 under NONPROFITS

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...

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