Grand Rapids in Vintage Postcards by Thomas Dilley

Grand Rapids in Vintage Postcards by Thomas Dilley

Grand Rapids, Michigan, began to take shape when settlers found power, transportation, and abundant natural resources on the banks of the Grand River. A gateway to the settlement of western and northern Michigan in the mid- to late 19th century, Grand Rapids became home to a fledgling cottage industry in the manufacture of furniture. In the decades that followed, the furniture industry brought employment and prosperity to the city, and significantly influenced its physical landscape and character. The history of Grand Rapids during the late 19th and early 20th centuries has been documented in the postcards of the period. Hundreds of scenes of buildings and institutions, and the people who lived, worked, and played here were recorded on these cards.

Dilley, Thomas R.: - Thomas R. Dilley is a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, where he lives with his wife, Debra, daughter, Sarah, and basset hound, Ruthie. His 40-year interest in the history of his hometown is refl ected in his avid collection of the postcards in Grand Rapids: Community and Industry, as well as a large assortment of other materials documenting the history of the city. He is a trustee of the Grand Rapids Historical Society and is the author of Grand Rapids in Vintage Postcards: 1890-1940.

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ISBN 13	9780738539508
ISBN 10	0738539503
Title	Grand Rapids in Vintage Postcards
Author	Thomas Dilley
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
Year published	2005-08-03
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.