Collection Item - Saugatuck-Douglas History Center

City of Grand Rapids steamship article

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Scope and ContentNewspaper clipping from the May 13, 1973 Grand Rapids Press about the steamship "City of Grand Rapids." The article is titled "The life and times of the 'Queen'" by Max Thompson.

The CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS was 310 feet of elegance, and for 40 years she ruled the sometimes unruly waters of Lake Michigan. Here is her proud, proud story.

Entry/Object ID

2023.47.11

Collection

Nautical

Dimensions

Height

15 in

Width

11-1/2 in

Location

Box

005 A+B Nautical History

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

City of Grand Rapids (ship)Graham & Morton Transportation Co. 1874-1950Goodrich Transit Co. warehouse/East Shore Pavilion Skating Rink/Dance Hall

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

11/22/2023

Updated By

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Update Date

11/22/2023