Old things and places we remember from the Grand Rapids area.

Ned wrote:

Does anybody remember a yearly party on the Little Muskegon river called Pig's Point Boogie.

Hi Ned,
I just brought it up at a party recently. My wife and I had just met and had an old beat up wide bottom canoe. This place was perfect for Pig's Point! I left it there all weekend for all to use. For those of you not familiar, you could launch a canoe or raft and the river would take you on a nice little trip, which would bring you back to within fifty feet of where you started.
If anyone remembers how to get there, let me know at: wdvj@netzero.com
Thanks

Mike wrote:

I first moved to the area in 1974. There was a small store on Division called "House of Items".....the name still cracks me up.

I was laughing about that very store with a friend yesterday! I moved away about 12 years ago. If I remember correctly it was in the area of Division between Hall and Burton on the East side of the road? I'd trade a kidney for a photo of that "House of Items" sign!

Anyone remember the name of the restaurant/bar that the band "Home" played in a lot, I think it was on or near Ionia Ave. My husband thinks it may have been The Old Place or something like that?

How about the tornado 1967ish?

It was around 28th and Kalamazoo area. I remember it doing damage to Darling Freight 28th and 131.

Trishalynn1 wrote:

does anyone remember the Elms drive-in restaurant in Grandville on Chicago drive? I remember going there alot as a young child.

My girlfriend & I used to stop at the Elms Restaurant for hot fugde donut sundaes in the early 1960s. They were awesome!

Does anyone remember the kid that was paralyzed after he dove off a bridge during the WLAV Raft Race in "73" or "74"? He was in Springbrook Nursing Home for years. My grandmother and sisters worked there many years ago...

sparkey wrote:

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My girlfriend & I used to stop at the Elms Restaurant for hot fugde donut sundaes in the early 1960s. They were awesome!

The Elms burned down many years ago. Wendy's in on that spot now.

studwell wrote:

Any remember Michigan Bulb Company????

Worked there in "76"

Pitch wrote:

Does anyone remember the kid that was paralyzed after he dove off a bridge during the WLAV Raft Race in "73" or "74"? He was in Springbrook Nursing Home for years. My grandmother and sisters worked there many years ago...

I know that at the Raft Race in '73 someone drowned swimming between rafts. I think it was the following year the kid jumped off the bridge. The river water was dirty and you couldn't see the bottom even in foot deep water.
I participated every year and it really was lots of fun...but would allowed my kids do something like that today? oh...hellno...lol...

Have fun on face book -If you want memories of Grand Rapids-
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1560973711342... #!/groups/156097371134292/
I have so many peeps posting their memories :)9251

See godwin.bobanna.com for some historic information about the Godwin High School area, centered on 36th Street and Division Ave. South.

I was thinking just today how much I miss Rick Beckett.
Those years with Darla,Scott and Roving Ralph were the best. It was probably the only show that made me laugh out loud. Rick was one of a kind.

I'm trying to remember where on South Division the Elbow Room was located. From there, we ate pizza at Maria's Pizza on Division near 36th St.

I remember the Sambo's Restaurant on 28th St. just north of the Beltline. That name wouldn't be PC in today's society.

upnorthscott wrote:

HERPOLSHIMERS! My grandma used to take me there every Christmas.

Remember Herp's train hanging from the ceiling?

Barbus wrote:

Anyone remember the Drive in on Division Ave? Candy something or other? How about Dog & Suds on Divison as well?
EmmaRae I used to skate at Terry Hall Skating rink along with Kentwood Skating Rink.

That was called Candy Ann's. That was the south end of "The Circuit." Division & 50th Street?

Voice of Reason wrote:

Anyone remember the Oyster Haven restaurant on Fuller. I think it is Deckers Appliance and TV now....

Yes, my favorite seafood resturant owned by Oosterhavens. Their son use to own the Big O Fish House in Caledona.

GR Pete wrote:

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I gave in and looked it up. I have access to some old directories. I am glad I looked since I never would have got it. I won't give it up yet. I was partially right it was "Something Street" does that jog your memory?

Savory Street?

BkByer wrote:

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I do remember now that Richard Leonard owned it. But I think Bob Sullivan might have been a silent partner..somehow I connect him with that place.

Bob Sullivan owned the Shamrock Bar.

Dan Bana wrote:

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Where the apartments are all the way over to where D&W is now. The EGR HS football field was a baseball park.

Did Babe Ruth really hit a home run there????