Early History
Who was the first family to settle in the area of East Grand Rapids?
The Reed Family
What was Ramona Park?
An amusement park.
How many public beaches are there today?
None.
What was Rose's Bathing Beach?
A place to swim, take swimming lessons, or ride a toboggan slide into Reeds Lake.
What president was from East Grand Rapids?
President Gerald Ford.
When did East Grand Rapids become a village?
1934 or 1891?
Why did Ramona Park close?
People had cars to travel to places farther away, and didn't want to visit Ramona Park as much.
What do people think got dumped into the lake?
Pianos
What could you do at Manhattan Beach?
Swim or eat at a restaurant.
What kind of company got its product or supply from the lake? What was it?
How did people come to East Grand Rapids before trains?
They walked or rode horse and buggy, horse-drawn cars/carriages
Where was Ramona Park?
Where Gaslight Village is now (D&W, Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen, Bowdies)
What could you pay to ride to get from one side of the lake to the other?
Steamboats
What could you do at Ramona Theater Pavillion?
You could watch plays, musicals, movies, and concerts
What is Rose's Bathing Beach and Swimming School today?
Rose's Restaurant