‘Where friends meet’
The Apartment Lounge is a haven for those in need of community.
Saving nature
Community organizing helped keep Charles Garfield’s legacy intact.
Rock enthusiast
Blandford Nature Center founder was a hidden gem.
Women on the line
A group of Grand Rapids factory workers stood up for labor rights.
Breaking barriers
Dr. Eugene Browning paved the way for Black doctors in Grand Rapids.
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
Rev. David May ensured Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy grew in Grand Rapids.
Holidays past
This holiday scene shows what Christmas looked like in a house at 458 Adams St. SE, circa 1925.
Here comes Santa
The Jaycees ensured Santa Claus continued to visit Grand Rapids each year.
Women and Prohibition
As Prohibition played out in Grand Rapids, local women were active on both sides of the issue.
Unknowable history
An old ice cream sign leaves many questions unanswered.
Victory gardens
Gardening during times of upheaval has a long history.
Bridging community
Once a logging route, today the Blue Bridge is a gathering spot.
Back to work
Unemployed workers were given jobs during the Great Depression.
Play time
Mary Gardner Premington created a 'public art playground.'
Capturing history
The Robinson Studio archive offers a glimpse of the past.
Women leaders
St. Cecilia Music Center always has been supported by women.
Burgers & Beer
Cottage Bar has withstood the test of time.
Winter fun
Richmond Park is a cold-weather destination.
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