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National Hotel
TitleNational Hotel
Datec. 1880
SubjectNational Hotel
DescriptionAn enlargement of a black and white photo of the National Hotel, constructed on the southeast corner...
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Washington House Hotel
TitleWashington House Hotel
Date1870
SubjectWashington House Hotel
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Washington House, located on the south side of Washington Ave. between...
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Michigan Brass Company
TitleMichigan Brass Company
Date1969
SubjectMichigan Brass Company
DescriptionBlack and white panoramic photograph of the Michigan Brass Company, located on Harbor Dr., Grand Ha...
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Peoples Savings Bank
TitlePeoples Savings Bank
Date1925
SubjectPeoples Savings Bank
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of the Peoples Savings Bank, located on the southeast corner of Washingto...
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Win Schuler
TitleWin Schuler's Restaurant
Date1966
SubjectWin Schuler's Restaurant
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Win Schuler's Restaurant, located at 2 Washington Ave.
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Ball & Co. Dry Goods & Grocery Store
TitleBall & Co. Dry Goods & Grocery Store
Datec. 1900
SubjectBall and Co. Dry Goods and Grocery Store
DescriptionBlack and white photograph four women and three men standing outside of Ball & Co. Dry Goods & Groce...
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Big Store
TitleBig Store
Date1948
SubjectBig Store
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of a block of retail shops, including The Big Store, Ver Duin Sports Cent...
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Cook Mercantile Company
TitleCook Mercantile Company
Datec. 1890
SubjectCook Mercantile Company
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of a women and two men, along with a horse-drawn wagon, outside of Cook M...
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Highland Park Hotel
TitleHighland Park Hotel
Date1910
SubjectHighland Park Hotel
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of the Highland Park Hotel, located in Highland Park, Grand Haven, MI.
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Challenge Corn Planter Works, View to North
TitleChallenge Corn Planter Works, View to North
Date1894
SubjectChallenge Corn Planter Works
DescriptionBlack and white photo of Challenge Corn Planter Works, located between Seventh and Monroe Streets on...
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Challenge Corn Planter Works, View to South
TitleChallenge Corn Planter Works, View to South
Date1894
SubjectChallenge Corn Planter Works
DescriptionBlack and white photo of Challenge Corn Planter Works, located between Seventh and Monroe Streets on...
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Challenge Corn Planter Works Employees
TitleChallenge Corn Planter Works Employees
Date1897
SubjectChallenge Corn Planter Works (Grand Haven, Mich.)
DescriptionSince 1883, the Challenge Corn Planter Company manufactured corn planting machines and refrigerators...
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Gildner Hotel
TitleGildner Hotel
Datec.1900
SubjectGildner Hotel (Grand Haven, Mich.)
DescriptionPreviously known as the Kirby House, this hotel was known as the Gildner from 1900 to 1931. In 1965...
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Magnetic Mineral Springs
TitleMagnetic Mineral Springs
Date1880
SubjectMagnetic Mineral Springs and Sanitarium (Grand Haven, Mich.)
DescriptionIn 1871 Willard C. Sheldon discovered mineral waters at a depth of 160 feet near the northwest corne...
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Spring Lake House
TitleSpring Lake House
Date1910
SubjectSpring Lake House (Spring Lake, Mich.)
DescriptionThe hotel consisted of 74 rooms, with another 30 rooms in adjoining cottages, providing room for 250...
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Cutler House Hotel
TitleCutler House Hotel
Date1880
SubjectCutler House Hotel (Grand Haven, Mich.)
DescriptionThis majestic five-story building, done in the Second Empire style, measured 125’ by 133â€...
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Ottawa House Hotel
TitleOttawa House Hotel
Date1837
SubjectOttawa House Hotel (Port Sheldon, Mich.)
DescriptionThe Ottawa House opened on December 1, 1838 in Port Sheldon, and offered 29 rooms.
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