City of Grand Rapids steamship article

The CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS was 310 feet of elegance, and for 40 years she ruled the sometimes unruly waters of Lake Michigan. Here is her proud, proud story.

The CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS was 310 feet of elegance, and for 40 years she ruled the sometimes unruly waters of Lake Michigan. Here is her proud, proud story.

Name/Title

City of Grand Rapids steamship article

Entry/Object ID

2023.47.11

Scope and Content

Newspaper clipping from the May 13, 1973 Grand Rapids Press about the steamship "City of Grand Rapids." The article is titled "The life and times of the 'Queen'" by Max Thompson.

Collection

Nautical

Acquisition

Accession

2023.47

Source or Donor

Saugatuck Woman's Club 1904-present

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Dimensions

Height

15 in

Width

11-1/2 in

Location

Box

005 A+B Nautical History

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

City of Grand Rapids (ship), Graham & Morton Transportation Co. 1874-1950, Goodrich Transit Co. warehouse/East Shore Pavilion Skating Rink/Brittian Boatyard

Create Date

November 22, 2023

Update Date

November 22, 2023