photograph
Catalog Number
2021.14.484
Description
Photograph of the exterior of Van Raalte Ave. School. It appears to be under construction. There are several men standing out front. Handwritten on the back of the photograph it appears to say, "Property of Hero Bratt, Sr., 133 E. 18th St., Holland, Mich. 4th from left standing with apron, Hero Bratt, Sr. Under arch, 2nd row right with pipe, John Vogelzang, ca. 1907.
History
Hero Bratt, Sr. born 1884, was a graduate of Holland Christian High School. He continued his education at Calvin College and at the University of Michigan. He was married ot Jennie and they had sons John, Hero, and Harvey and daughters, Albertha, Gertrude and Dorothy. Hero was a teacher and counselor at Holland Christian High School for 37 years and remained an active teacher in the community by speaking at churches and civic organizations after his retirement. He was an active member of the community as a member of the Holland Historical Society, the Holland Historical Trust, Evergreen Commons, the Herrick Library Board, Pillar Church and HASP. Mr. Bratt died due to accidental injuries in 1966.
