
“Every community has its own vocabulary — the names and places that make it feel like home. Here’s an insider’s look at the history, culture and special character of a place called West Michigan. By the time you’re done reading, you should be able to find us on The Mitten, name some of our beautiful beaches and local celebrities, describe the function of the Fish Ladder, and identify why dentists have a special place in their hearts for Grand Rapids. For extra credit: what world-famous architect designed our downtown amphitheatre?”
Below is a link to download a PDF copy of the book. Please make sure you right click and choose save as.











April 21, 2011 at 6:05 am
Great info-more people should know about this even if they live in GR.
April 21, 2011 at 6:07 am
How did I not know about this PDF? You guys should make this easier to find.