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2022.51.20Description
Color photograph showing the interior of the house at 1107 South Shore Dr in Holland, MI. This was the home of the Bolhuis family from the 1940s up to 2022.History
Gerald was born on 7-3-1907 in Holland, MI to Franz Bolhuis (1870-1957) and Josie Steffens (1883-1958). Gerald grew up in Holland, MI at 224 West 13th Street (1908 and 1916 city directories) and 547 College Ave (1921 and 1927 city directories).Gerald was a graduate of Holland High and Hope College. Soon after graduating from high school he joined the American Legion band.
Gerald married Julia Van Tamelen in Zeeland, MI on 9-18-1930. They lived in Holland at 97 East 8th Street in Holland, MI (1931, 1936) and later at 1107 South Shore Drive in Holland.
The home at 1107 South Shore Drive was purchased in the 1940s. At that time the house was considered a farm house located on farm land. Julia Bolhuis sold the home to her son Tom ca. 2004. In 2022 Tom and Joyce Bolhuis sold the home. In 2022 this home remains one of the last surviving farm houses on Lake Macatawa.
Gerald was treasurer of Bolhuis Lumber in Holland, MI as early as 1929. By 1945 he was president of the company. In the 1950s Gerald was also a fireman. In 1953 he served as fire chief in Park Township. He later served with the Holland Fire Department.
Gerald passed away at his home on South Shore Drive on 4-8-1965. Julia passed away on 6-24-2006 in Holland, MI.