Memorials of the Grand River Valley

$24.95

History of the entire region from first settlements to 1878. Includes Indian treaties, early industries, names of Civil War heroes from various communities.

Born To Wander: The Autobiography of John Ball

$12.50

John Ball is not just the name of a park, it is also the name of a fascinating narrator and adventurous traveler who had a major influence on Grand Rapids and its environs. Here it all is, in his own words.

A Grand Adventure: The Heritage of Grand Rapids Michigan

$40.00

Massie's book centers on the more colorful characters and events throughout Grand Rapids' history, including Ottawa chiefs, scarlet sisters, Civil War heroes, and others. Many color photographs.

A Grand Rapids Sampler

$23.95

An introduction, through photographs and documents, to the people, places and events that are uniquely Grand Rapids. Told in a series of vignettes, with accompanying photographs.

Grand Rapids Goes to War: The 1940s Homefront

$19.95

Pictures tell the story of the Grand Rapids forefront during World War II. Reminisce about bottle drives, rubber scrap collection, war material factories and other war activities, or discover them for the first time.