1888
The card commemorating the opening of the new Grand Rapids City Hall on September 26, 1888 shows a view looking northeast with the clock tower in the foreground. It announces vocal music by the Schubert Club, a reception by the mayor and other city officers from 8 to 9:30, and instrumental music both day and evening by Prof. Wellenstein's full orchestra.
| Title | Opening of New City Hall |
|---|---|
| Date | 1888 |
| Current Address | Lyon and Ottawa |
| Pre 1912 Address | Lyon and Ottawa |
| Architect | Elijah E. Myers |
| Contractor | W.D. Richardson, Springfield, IL |
| Date Constructed | 1888 |
| Original Owner | City of Grand Rapids |
| Original Use | City government |
| Neighborhood | Downtown |
| Information Source | History of the City of Grand Rapids by Albert Baxter |
| Notes | Title from artifact. |
| Collection | Coll. #158, History & Special Collections Dept. |
| Rights | Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Location |  |
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