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Grand Rapids in 1856

Scene of early Grand Rapids viewed from the...


Light Tower

Light Tower

1880s

An early form of street lighting is represented by this tower light, sometimes called "moonlight towers," on a tree-lined street. Arc lights were placed at the top of the tower. Some houses are visible at the left of the photo.

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TitleLight Tower
Date1880s
FormatPhotograph
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Location In PhotoGrand Rapids
CollectionPhotograph Coll. ,#54, Grand Rapids History & Special Collections
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Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI

InstitutionGrand Rapids Public Library
Physical Storage LocationGrand Rapids


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