Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Furniture Industry
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 3, 2021
1. Furniture Industry Marker
The first cabinet maker in Grand Rapids was William Haldane, who in 1837 set up a shop in his home at the corner of Pearl and Ottawa Sts. During the ensuing decades Grand Rapids attracted increasing numbers of furniture craftsmen. Under able business management Grand Rapids had developed into the furniture capital of America by the 1880's. Buyers the world over come for the furniture markets, first held in 1878. Grand Rapids today ranks among the leaders of the industry in quality, style, and design.Erected 1958 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number S0132.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 42° 57.95′ N, 85° 40.623′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Avenue Northwest and Front Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Front Avenue Northwest. Located at the Grand Rapids Public
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 3, 2021
2. Furniture Industry Marker
West side of Grand Rapids Public Museum
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Valley City Milling Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Noahquageshik (about 500 feet away); Betty Ford (about 700 feet away); Log Jam of 1883 (about 700 feet away); Grand River Bridges (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gerald R. Ford (approx. 0.2 miles away); Baw-wa-ting (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Baw-wa-ting (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
