2012 09 GRHS Grand River Times 34-01

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Rapids Historical Society

Volume 34, number 1

September 2012

Grand River Times The Newsletter of the Grand Rapids Historical Society

Inside this issue: Cover Story: September program: Oakhill Cemetery Tour Letter from our President, page 2 Baxter Award Winner, Lost and Find, page 3 2012-13 GRHS Programs pages 4-5 Legendary Locals; Photo Sleuth, page 6

Taking Another Look at the South Side of Oakhill Cemetery, Old Valley City September 8 and 9, 2012 10:00 a.m. each day The grandest of the historic cemeteries of Grand Rapids, Oakhill Cemetery has been in existence for more than 150 years. Here are buried many of the most important players in the history of the city, and here are many of the most interesting and elaborate monuments to those people. Back by popular demand (and because it rained on our first tour two years ago) join us for a walking tour of the southern half of this historic cemetery, and learn about its history

Happening in History, page 7

and occupants, as well as the art and architecture of this wonderful, historic place. The tour will take place on Saturday, September 8 and will repeat on Sunday, September 9. Mr. Dilley will also use a microphone this year. In case of severe weather, cancellation will be announced on Grand Rapids Historical Society’s Facebook page.

Left: The crowd listens as Thomas Dilley tells stories from Grand Rapids history with the pyramid-style Brown family mausoleum in the background.

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Next Program: Ethnic Surprises: The Early History of Chinese and Japanese Grand Rapids, by Diana Barrett. Save the date: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 7 p.m.

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Right: Thomas Dilley discusses the architectural style of the Gay family monument as well as the relevance of the well-known Grand Rapids family it represents.

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