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Catalog Number
2019.1.2457
Description
A black and white photograph showing building at the south east corner of 9th and River Ave. Notice the current Holland Museum (old Post Office) building at the north east corner of 10th and River. Centennial Park is across 10th. There is an interurban train track running through the street. Van's Gas, Star Cars, Wolverine Garage is shown. The 1921 City Directory lists Wolverine Garage at 217-227 River Ave.  On the back is a note that says "around 1920 Jack Dekker."
History
Randall P. "Randy" Vande Water was a local historian and newspaper editor. He spent 4 decades at the Holland Sentinel working as sports editor, city editor, editorial page editor, and managing editor.
Gift of
Mary Vande Water, in honor of her husband Randy Vande Water.