John VanSchelven remembers Grand Haven's past. Part 18.

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 tells a very detailed story of the devastating fire at his grandfather's livery barn in 1906. During World War II, John w...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: WGHN (Radio station : Grand Haven, Mich.)
Other Authors: VanSchelven, John, 1899-1981
Tjapkes, Douglas J., 1932- (Interviewer)
Language:English
Published: Grand Haven : WGHN, [1974]
Series:Memories of the past
Subjects:
VanSchelven, John, > 1899-1981 > Interviews.
Grand Haven (Mich.) > History.
Oral histories (literary works)
Genre:
Interviews.
Oral histories (literary works)
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (29 min.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
Format: Electronic CD Audio
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Summary:
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 tells a very detailed story of the devastating fire at his grandfather's livery barn in 1906. During World War II, John was a member of the local fire department and can recall the different fire bells used in the city. He also remembers early telephone service in Grand Haven. When US-31 was constructed through town, John assisted with the appraisals of various houses that were relocated.
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Call Number:Voice 14115
System Details:Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Participant or Performer:
Interviewer, Douglas J. Tjapkes.