2022-01 GRHS Grand River Times 43-04

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Volume 43, number 4

January 2022

Grand River Times The Newsletter of the Grand Rapids Historical Society

“Overture, Hit the Lights, This is It…” Inside this issue: Cover Story: History Detectives Trustee Photo Sleuth page 2

Saturday, January 22, 2022 by Nan Schichtel, History Detectives Committee & GRHS Secretary

Big House in Little Bohemia page 3 History of the Amway Grand Plaza—Part I, The Sweets Hotel page 5 Photo Sleuth page 7

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We are pleased to announce the return of History Detectives Grand Rapids which premiers virtually on Saturday, January 22, 2022! History Detectives Grand Rapids will take the place of our Society’s usual 2nd Thursday monthly program. While we look forward to eventually meeting again for this day-long local history extravaganza – as well as our own monthly GRHS programs - we could not safely do so at this time. Join us online for 8 pre-recorded programs ranging from the State Library to the shores of Lake Michigan! Settle in for a full day of local history, or watch the programs you want when it suits you. Because it’s virtual this year, you won’t have to “put your dibs” on a chair in the auditorium, or wonder whether you’ll be snowed in. Pull up your favorite armchair and a “cuppa” and relax and enjoy. History Detectives Grand Rapids has its own website https:// historydetectivesgr.org/ as well as a Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ History-Detectives-Grand-Rapids107963544017224 and its forthcoming YouTube channel will be where you can view the following programs on HDGR Day: Continued on page 4 1


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