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A card commemorates the opening of the new Grand Rapids City Hall
The first plans for a Grand Rapids City Hall were put forward in 1854. How long before settling on a suitable and economical plan? This episode of "Glance at the Past" tells the story.
"Glance at the Past" is a local history radio project presented by Grand Rapids Historical Commission and the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. It's written and voiced by award-winning local historian Diana Barrett.
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