John VanSchelven remembers Grand Haven's past. Part 16
In his monthly radio program Memories of the Past, Doug Tjapkes interviews Grand Haven resident John VanSchelven about his early memories of the area. During this program, John talks about the old lighthouse on the bluff and the catwalk on the pier. He gives details about the Coast Guard Training camp at Mulligan's Hollow and the rifle range. He recalls Central Park and the band concerts offered there, the old carbon street lights, and the Interurban Dummy Line that ran from downtown out to Highland Park. He discusses the fish industry and the fish shanties set up on Dewey Hill.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date Published
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197x
- Interviewers
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Tjapkes, Douglas J., 1932-
- Speakers
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VanSchelven, John, 1899-1981
- Broadcasters
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WGHN (Radio station : Grand Haven, Mich.)
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:30:00
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 14135
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b6206378
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