View, looking towards the east, showing three new business situated along South Westnedge in Portage, Michigan. They include (from left to right): Ryskamp Standard Service Station (5153 South Westnedge), Schwarz's Drive In Restaurant (5217 South...
Image, looking northeast, of Van's Furniture Discount Center located at 241 East Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The storefront to the right is vacant while the storefront to the left holds the Sound Room Phonographs at 233 East...
Image, looking north, of Van's Discount Furniture located at 241 East Michigan Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. The storefront on the right is vacant while the storefront on the left holds the Sound Room Phonographs at 233 East Michigan...
Aerial view, looking northeast, showing the addition to Meijer Thrifty Acres, located at 5121 South Westnedge in Portage, Michigan, under construction. South Westnedge is visible running from the left center edge to the bottom center edge while...
View, looking southeast, of the Kalamazoo Container Corporation located at 2810 North Burdick Street in the Township of Kalamazoo, Michigan. To the south (right) is visible the Haviland Products Company located on the northeast corner of North...
Image, looking north, of Van's Furniture Discount Center located at 241 East Michigan in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. This building stands on the north side of the street just to the west of Edwards Street. As of 2006 this building has been...
Image of a brand new chair and side table (ca. 1970) on display at Mall City Furniture located at 6129 Sprinkle Road in Portage, Michigan. As of 2006 this business and building no longer exist.
Image of a brand new, crushed velour, armchair (ca. 1970) on display at Mall City Furniture located at 6129 Sprinkle Road in Portage, Michigan. As of 2006 this business and building no longer exist.
Image of two brand new leather chairs and ottomans (ca. 1970) on display at Mall City Furniture located at 6129 Sprinkle Road in Portage, Michigan. As of 2006 this business and building no longer exist.
Aerial image, looking north, showing the construction on the Meijer Thrifty Acres which would open in 1965. The road running from the lower left corner to the upper left edge is South Westnedge Avenue or "Old U.S. 131." The road at the top of the...
Aerial view, looking northwest, of the Interstate 94 (I-94) and Portage Street intersection located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Portage Street is visible running from the top left corner of the image to the bottom right corner of the image while I-94...
Aerial view, looking due north, of the Interstate 94 (I-94) and Portage Street intersection located in the City of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Portage Street can be seen running from the top center edge to the bottom center edge of the image, while I-94...
Aerial view, looking northeast, of the Interstate 94 (I-94) and Portage Street Intersection located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Central Furniture Company, 4315 Portage Street, is visible on the northeast corner of the highway and Portage Street. ...
Aerial view, looking northeast, of the Central Furniture Company located on the northeast corner of Interstate 94 (I-94) and Portage Street at 4315 Portage Street. The Milwood Neighborhood is visible behind the furniture store. As of 2006, this...
Aerial view, looking northeast of the future Airport Industrial Park located off of East Kilgore Road. This undated image (ca. 1960's) shows Interstate 94 (I-94) running from left to right across the top of the image with East Kilgore Road running...
Aerial view, looking northeast of the future Airport Industrial Park located off of East Kilgore Road. This undated image (ca. 1960's) shows Interstate 94 (I-94) running from left to right across the top of the image with East Kilgore Road running...
Opened in 1936, the Grand Rapids Furniture Museum was housed in the Tudor Revival mansion of T. Stewart White a local lumber baron. The museum would operate until 1959 when the collection was moved to the Grand Rapid's Public Museum. This home...
Image of Mr. Ralph H. Kooi seated in a chair near the fireplace in his home at 422 Parkwood Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mr. Kooi is the treasurer of the George W. Taylor Company, seller of men's clothing, accessories and furniture, located at...
Image of Mr. Ralph H. Kooi seated in a chair near the fireplace in his home at 422 Parkwood Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mr. Kooi is the treasurer of the George W. Taylor Company, seller of men's clothing, accessories and furniture, located at...
Image of Mr. Ralph H. Kooi seated in a chair near the fireplace in his home at 422 Parkwood Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mr. Kooi is the treasurer of the George W. Taylor Company, seller of men's clothing, accessories and furniture, located at...
