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Photographs ➔ Photograph, American and Chinese Restaurant
Identifier:
178045.238Description:
This is a black and white photograph of the northeast corner of Monroe Avenue and Pearl Street. Pictured businesses left to right are Walgreen Company, Fox's Jewelry, United Cigar Stores Co., Hong Ying Lo Co., and the American & Chinese Restaurant.Date:
1940sMaterials:
PaperDimensions:
8" h 10" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Courtesy of the Camera ShopRelated Entities:
The Camera Shop (creator)The Camera Shop was formed in 1908 by Walter K. Schmidt (1865-1938) to provide photo supplies to the Grand Rapids, Kent County Michigan community. He retained ownership of the Camera Shop until 1936. All of the known photographs which carry the Camera Shop markings come from the era of Schmidt’s ownership. The Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Grand Rapids Public Library have photographs from the Camera Shop in their collections. Walgreen Company (depicts) Fox Jewelers (depicts)
Alternate names: Tom Fox Jewelers United Cigar Manufacturers, Company Factory No. 16 (depicts)
