Glance at the Past

By GRHC

The Grand Rapids Historical Commission Podcast features "A Glance at the Past," a local history radio project. Take a listen to give you a glimpse of Grand Rapids in the past.... more

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The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.

Glance at the Past episodes:

February 20, 2011 Martin Ryerson
The story of Grand Rapids businessman and philanthropist Martin Ryerson.

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3min
February 13, 2011 School Lunches
Grand Rapids Central High School tries an experimental school lunch program in 1902.

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3min
February 02, 2011 Saturday Night Blizzard
It's been known to happen. It happened in Grand Rapids, MI, in January, 1898.

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3min
January 26, 2011 City Horses
This episode of Glance at the Past focuses on the role of horses in the city.

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3min
January 12, 2011 Grab Corners
This episode shares the history of Compau Square, formerly known as Grab Corners.

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3min
January 05, 2011 Civic Auditorium
Grand Rapids built its first public auditorium in 1933.

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3min
December 29, 2010 Gerald R. Ford
A brief history about Grand Rapids' favorite son, Gerald R. Ford.

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3min
December 22, 2010 First Santa Claus Girl
In 1908, Arianna VanDoorn founded the Santa Claus Girls to bring cheer to boys and girls who, unfortunately, would not be receiving gifts at Christmas time.

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3min
December 15, 2010 Maya Lin's Design
Maya Lin designed the central gathering area in downtown Grand Rapids.

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2min
December 08, 2010 Indian Mounds
Grand Rapids original Indian Mounds have been replaced by reconstructions.

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3min

FAQs about Glance at the Past:

How many episodes does Glance at the Past have?

The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.