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Title
George E. Hubbard
Creator
NULL

Institution
Loutit District Library

Subject
Hubbard, George E., 1833-1891

Subject
Mayors -- Michigan -- Grand Haven

Subject
Businessmen -- Michigan -- Grand Haven

Item Number
LH01r048

Relation
NULL

Type
image

Format
jpeg

Description
George Hubbard came to Grand Haven from Chicago in 1856 and opened the first tin and hardware store. He was the first agent in Grand Haven for the American Express Company, and in 1872, 1873, 1878, and 1880 was elected mayor.

George E. Hubbard

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