Holland History: How Ver Plank's children took over his innovative business
Ver Plank's business remained strong during the 1930s, while many others failed.
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Steve VanderVeen: The history of John's Battery and Electric
To make people aware of his services, John sent a penny postcard that set the standard for the next 90 years.
Source: hollandsentinel.com
Steve VanderVeen: Dekkers' watches and jewelry in Zeeland
Cornelius Dekker was a watchmaker. He opened a jewelry store in The Netherlands in 1850. In 1876, his son — Dirk Henry Dekker — immigrated to Zeeland and opened a grocery store in front of his house at 37 E. Main Ave.
Source: hollandsentinel.com
Steve VanderVeen: Early characters in Zeeland's business district
Entrepreneurs often rely on family and friends to get started. That was true with some of the earlier characters in the Zeeland business district.
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Steve VanderVeen: The story of Jacob Den Herder, Part II
In 1878, at age 44, Den Herder opened a bank in Zeeland. In 1880, he was elected to the office of elder in his church, First Reformed Church in Zeeland. It wasn’t his first time.
Source: hollandsentinel.com