Grand Times in Grand Rapids: Pieces of Furniture City History

Join longtime journalist Gordon Beld on a historical tour of the Furniture City. Gleaned from the best of Beld's work for Grand Rapids Magazine, this collection weaves together intriguing vignettes highlighting the unique character of the Grand Rapids people and their community. Get a glimpse into the lives of famous leaders Gerald Ford and Arthur Vandenberg and marvel at Harry Human Fly" Gardiner, who scaled the buildings of downtown Grand Rapids. Take a nostalgic trip down to Reed's Lake, where the streetcars will drop you off at Ramona Gardens to dance the night away. Find the grand in Grand Rapids just don't get lost in Saddlebag Swamp on the way."

Author: Gordon G. Beld

Publisher: History Press Library Editions

Publication Date: Apr 12, 2012

Number of Pages: 146 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1540231739

ISBN-13: 9781540231734