Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grand Rapids Public Library
Michigan Sesquicentennial Organization
Photographed by Nathan Bierma
1. Grand Rapids Public Library Marker
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
Grand Rapids
Public Library
founded in 1871
for more than 150 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for contributing to the
growth and vitality
of our state.
Sponsored by the Meijer Foundation
Erected by Historical Society of Michigan.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Historical Society of Michigan series list.
Location. 42° 57.87′ N, 85° 39.959′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It can be reached from the intersection of Library Street NE and East Park Place NE, on the right when traveling west. The marker is inside the main doors on the left in the entryway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First (Park) Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Kent County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Rapids World War Memorial
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Regarding Grand Rapids Public Library. The marker is part of a series, most of which are normally placed outdoors.
Photographed by Nathan Bierma
2. Grand Rapids Public Library Marker
This view shows the marker on the west wall inside the main door of the library.
Photographed by Nathan Bierma
3. Grand Rapids Public Library
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2024, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2024, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
