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Coordinates: 42°57′48″N 85°39′59″W / 42.963309°N 85.666475°W / 42.963309; -85.666475
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Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park is a park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1] It is bounded by Fulton Street, Sheldon Avenue, Library Street, and Park Place. Established as a public square in 1833, the park was initially named Court House Square and later Fulton Street Park.[2][3] Memorial pillars honoring fallen soldiers from World War I were dedicated on November 11, 1926.[4] The park was renamed Veterans Memorial Park in 1956.[3]

42°57′48″N 85°39′59″W / 42.963309°N 85.666475°W / 42.963309; -85.666475

References

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  1. ^ "Veterans Memorial Park". City of Grand Rapids. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  2. ^ Baxter, Albert. History of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan (Munsell & Co., 1891), p. 406. Retrieved via Google Books.
  3. ^ a b Tuffelmire, Michael (October 8, 2013). "Why parks matter: The history of parks in Grand Rapids." The Rapidian.
  4. ^ "Solemn Gratitude and Respect Paid World War Dead" (November 12, 1926). Grand Rapids Press, p.1. Retrieved via NewsBank.

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