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2021.16.21Description
Black and white digital photograph of group gathered for a Christmas photo in 1945. A tree is behind the group while they hold gifts. Phillip, Clara, Harry (standing), Carl, Ora, Lucia with Garnet and Carol in front. They are at Harry & Clara's house on Van Raalte Ave.History
Harry Harrington was born 5-28-1890 in Holland, MI to Capt. Austin Harrington (1863-1939) and Lucia Garvelink (1862-1951). He married Clara A. Phillips (1885-1949) on 8-24-1910 in Bangor, Ottawa Co., MI. They lived in Holland at 237 Van Raalte Ave.Harry and Clara had one child, Phillip Harrington (1920-2009). Phillip was a photographer for Look magazine.
Harry worked for the Harrington Coal Company and, later, served as Holland, MI mayor from 1949-1955. He passed away on August 9, 1957 in Holland, MI and was buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.