Furniture City: The story behind Grand Rapids's original identity
William Haldane, the so-called "Father of the Furniture Industry," settled in Grand Rapids in 1836 — 14 years before it became an official city.
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William Haldane, the so-called "Father of the Furniture Industry," settled in Grand Rapids in 1836 — 14 years before it became an official city.