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Grand Rapids Public Library

Archive-It Partner Since: Oct, 2017

Organization Type: Public Libraries & Local Governments

Organization URL: http://www.grpl.org/   

Description:

The Grand Rapids Public Library inspires opportunity, connection, and innovation. Founded in 1871, the library has been collecting and preserving the history of our community from the beginning. The Grand Rapids History Center offers extensive archival collections, local history resources, genealogy resources, rare books, and the Furniture Design Collection.

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Grand Action

Archived since: Jan, 2018

Description:

Spearheaded and co-chaired by John Canepa, Dick DeVos and David Frey, Grand Action was a not-for-profit organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Comprised of more than 250 individuals from throughout the community, the organization was active from 1993 to 2017. Its primary objectives were “to identify downtown building and revitalization projects, to galvanize public opinion and support for these projects, and to design and implement funding strategies for each project, including securing enough private sector support to guarantee funding from existing public funds.” Major projects supported by Grand Action include Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place, Meijer Majestic Theatre, MSU Medical School and the Downtown Market.

Subject:   Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History Central business districts -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids,  City planning - Michigan -- Grand Rapids ,  Nonprofit organizations -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids

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