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Title:Smoke Inspector's Report Card
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Creator:Louis C. Towner
Date:1908-09
Description:

An example of documentation kept by the smoke inspector, Louis C. Towner, on smoke pollution by commercial buildings and industries. This card is for the Voigt Milling Co. located on Pearl St. on the west side of the river, and dates from 1/27/08 when smoke emissions were very bad until 3/25/09 when they had improved greatly.

Found In Photo Essay:Air Pollution in Grand Rapids 100 Years Ago
Subjects:Air Pollution
Towner, Louis C.
Charts and diagrams
Voigt Milling Company
Notes:

Title by Cataloger. Chart is taken from the Smoke Inspector's report in the Grand Rapids Annual Report of City Departments 1908-09.

Format of original:Document
Place Name:Grand Rapids
Collection:Community Archives and Research Center (CARC),
Rights:Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Community Archives and Research Center (CARC), Grand Rapids, MI
Institution:Community Archives and Research Center (CARC),