Historic Businesses
What furnace company was once located at the current campus of Black River Public School?
Who was the founder of Holland?
Albertus van Raalte
What hotel was located on the northern shores of Holland Channel?
Ottawa Beach Hotel
How much money was 491 Columbia Avenue purchased for?
$1
What is a popular fried thin pancake at Tulip Time?
Elephant Ears
When did the Holland Furnace Company go bankrupt?
1966
Who was a philanthropist who helped rebuild Holland after the 1871 fire?
Isaac Cappon
What hotel was located on the southern shores of Holland Channel?
Macatawa Hotel
What were the original range of grades at BR?
Grades 6 through 9
What is a famous meat dish that is available at Tulip Time?
Polish/Italian sausages
What is the name of the company hotel made by Holland Furnace Company?
The Warm Friend
Who founded the Holland Furnace Company and created The Warm Friend?
August Landwehr
What is an old zoo that is located near today's Tunnel Park?
Getz Farm
Who were three people who work at BR today that started in 1996?
Gregory Dykhouse, Shannon Brunink, Tim Ewald
What is one famous roasted vegetable available at Tulip Time?
Street Corn
What is a major amusement park that used to be on the south shores of Lake Macatawa?
Jenison Electric Park
Which author got his inspiration from The Wizard of Oz from spending time in Holland?
L. Frank Baum
What was the in-city rail system used to deliver tourists within Holland?
The Inter-Urban
~$3.6 million
Kilwins and Captain Sundae
Who led the largest tannery in Holland and helped rebuild Holland after the 1871 fire by funding the reconstruction?
Isaac Cappon
Who founded Old Wing Mission?
George Smith
What was the first amusement park in Holland?
Jenison Electric Park
How was the money sourced to renovate our building?
What is one famous fruit grown right outside Holland with a shop in downtown?