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clipping, newspaper

Catalog Number
2020.9.269
Description
Newspaper clipping from the January 4, 1961 Holland Sentinel discussing the first telephone service in Holland, MI, in 1883.
History
Michigan Bell began serving Holland, MI on 11-5-1883. They were located in the Kanters block at 17 East 8th Street. Subscribers pair $49 a year for the service.

Local businesses and residents that had phone service in 1884 include the following: William H. Beach Flour & Feed; Cappon-Bertsch Tannery; city marshal Ed Vaupell; Dr. Henry Kremers; and, Holland City Bank.
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