Grand Rapids to the Lake Resorts
Grand Rapids, Grand Haven and Muskegon Railway - 1920s
Brochure for the Grand Rapids, Grand Haven and Muskegon Railway that ran from Grand Rapids to Muskegon with the branch to Grand Haven. The map shows the route of the Interurban railway and names the stops along the way. It also names hotels along the lake shore, ship routes, points of interest, and depicts the water system of the area. At the lower edge of the map the river boat route from Lake Michigan to Lamont on the Grand River is indicated.
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| Title | Grand Rapids to the Lake Resorts |
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| Creator | Grand Rapids, Grand Haven and Muskegon Railway |
| Date | 1920s |
| Format | Brochure |
| Notes | Title from brochure. The electric interurban railroad operated from 1902 to 1928. A third rail in the country and an overhead wire in cities supplied the train's power. The GRGH&M was one of the first railways in the U.S. to use a third rail system of power distribution; the power supply was on the ground rather than overhead. |
| Collection | Grand Rapids History and Special Collections |
| Rights | Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Institution | Grand Rapids Public Library |