Her name is Beverly. She's been in daily use since she left the factory. Never been serviced.2mo ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/vintagekitchentoys
My dog no longer matches my decor, so I need to update it. What color should I pick.3mo ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/homedecoratingCJ
I am moving furniture to paint a room. This is Beans and his look of concern.1yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/aww
My living room. Everything rescued or thrifted (including the pupper).4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/CozyPlaces
He was offended by me returning to work this morning after taking yesterday off4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/catpictures
My writing nook (aka rustic and totally impractical kitchen) in my tiny 1927 house -- Grand Rapids, MI4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/AmateurRoomPorn
This big goof and his friends are hanging out by the Plainfield Dollar General again.2yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
The iconic image of the settlement of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Painted by Sarah Nelson, c.1850s4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
This asshole is the reason open flames are not allowed at my house.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/CatsAreAssholes
I spent the day giving her a good scrub, inside and out. She can see again! 225,000 miles and turns 19 in December.1yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/HondaElement
2003. City girl. 225,000 miles. She envies the ones who go places, while she just bops around town and sleeps indoors.1yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/HondaElement
Balloon race, Reeds Lake, 1910. EGR was a recreation spot with Ramona Park: dance hall, rollercoaster, rides, swimming, boating. Street cars had dedicated lines running from downtown all summer long. (message in comments)4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Probably the one of the last nice Sundays for the next six months, so she got one more coat of wax. She also got a new plate.1yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/HondaElement
If you're new around here, this may look weird, but the facade of the 1908 Blodgett building on Cherry was demolished around 1960 for a bland addition out front. It was restored about ten years ago to what it looked like orginally4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
My Danish great-grandmother. Can anyone add depth, please? I'm told that she was blue-eyed and dark blonde, and that this was her favorite dress. It was sea-blue. Willing to wait 24 hrs and tip. Thanks!11mo ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/estoration
Remembering today the Michiganders who fought to preserve the United States of America during the Civil War. 14,753 gave their lives. That's nearly one in six of those who enlisted.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
The Blue Bridge, 1950. It was owned by the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway, and you could ride it to the end of the line in Mackinaw City.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Downtown: Mid-century architect E. Fred Knapp designed this shop for Ronda Tire Co. in 1957. It's still there. No spare tire jokes. Where is it?4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
This photo was taken around 1900 and came in an album of photos all taken in GR. Nothing's written on the back. I'm thinking it might be John Ball Park, but I can't be sure.4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Corner of Plainfield and Coit, late 19th century. The DeKorne building (now Creston Brewery) would be built where the trees on the right stood about fifty years later.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
This guy's been doing his Mad Max thing for years. Nice dude. Kudos for that kind of guts.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
MAX at Pride last night, the last of three stage acts. Light drizzle all evening but still, a lot of people hung out.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Another young Grand Rapids couple ready to start a new life in the city, c.1900. There are a number of reasons why his band is on his right hand. Hers is visible on her left hand. (Their awkward dating photo is included in the comments!)4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Probably the most iconic Beer City photo ever. Kusterer brewery guys, c. 18655yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Bridge Street covered bridge, 1883. Does anyone know what the structures in the river are? (Photo from GRPL online collection)5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
First United Methodist Church, southeast corner of Fountain and Division, c.18755yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
You're looking west on Pearl, around 1870. Today you'd be looking at PNC Bank, Kilwin's would be down around the corner on the left on Monroe, the guys at the end of the block would be standing in front of Mojo's, and the shopowners in the foreground would be outside Flanagan's. Some change, huh?4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Quiz: This building was most recently a real estate office. Before that it was Flying Fish. Originally it was a Ford Service station, c.1938. Where is it?4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
It was the 80s in West Michigan so of course we had a hot spot like this.4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Last quiz for now: This mansion was torn down to make way for a golf course in the 1930s. It's now an established neighborhood of winding streets with sycamore trees and some beautiful mid-century homes. There's a great neighborhood market next door, too. Where is this?4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
81 degrees in Grand Rapids, 60 at the beach. Sun's out, top's off. Here's to the start of an amazing summer.2yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/Wrangler
Where on the West Side is the spot where you could watch Star Wars in 1977... but you can buy Star Wars merch today?4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Pep -- Sure met a cute girl here, had a swell time with her. Lots of nice girls here. Nice beer and nice people. -- Frank (Potatoes) September 3, 1935 (full message in comments)4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
On the south side: Chuck Brink's Car and Sport Center sold muscle cars, skimobiles, and sportcycles in the 60s from a hip mid-century building that's still there. Where is it?4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
The Michigan Railway Interurban Downtown Union Depot Railroad Bridge was built in 1915, allowing Holland & Kalamazoo electric streetcars to connect the east and west sides of GR until 1931. It's now the pedestrian bridge (the Gillett Bridge) between the convention center and Ah-Nab-Awen Park.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
DeKornes's furniture store (Now Creston Brewery), c.1950. (That's a refrigerator waving from the second floor corner window.) Note the Creston Theater two doors down. Can we bring that back?5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
I wear this around my neck all the time, so that I know I can always come home. (image of reverse side in comments)5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Dinner menu from the Morton House Hotel, 1954. The $2.95 prime rib dinner would cost $28.00 in 2019 dollars.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Seriously?!?! The resurrection of DAAC and Gaia Cafe in Creston on Plainfield? Damn, that's good news!5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
The original Weather Ball, c.1968. Also, parking for Wurzburg's Department Store was fifteen cents an hour. Today that would be roughly $1.10. Check out the Mid-Mod cantilevered MNB parking garage on the right. It's still there, but looks sad.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Eagle Brewery guys, c. 1880. The Eagle Brewery was located on the west side, at the corner of First and Stocking. Photo: Grand Rapids Historical Commission5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Social media of April 1928: The Unionite was a monthly magazine for students, by students of Grand Rapids Union High School. Students submitted drawings, stories, poems, gossip, and news. Each issue also included paid ads from local businesses.4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
From Noble's Grand Art Studio, 21 Canal St., Grand Rapuds, Mich. Written on the back: Edd. O. Brown, Sailor. Battleship Iowa, U.S. Navy. May 18, 18994yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
This little guy followed my housemate home from the beer store after crossing a busy four lane city street. Within 48 hours he has successfully intimidated our two adult cats and expresses pure indifference for the rest of the household. Meet Sage Francis.9yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/cats
A very early survey of downtown, with an overlay showing later geographic changes that occurred over the next few decades. Notes in comments.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
If the Great Depression hadn't occurred, we might have seen this built at the foot of Louis SW. c.19275yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Hong Ying Lo Chinese-American Restaurant, Pearl Street at Monroe Avenue (across Monroe from The Pantlind Hotel), c. 1928. More info and photos in comments.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
The Sample Room (aka the bar) at the Western Hotel, Bridge Street at Winter Avenue, 1904. Additional photos in comments below.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Beautyrama was not an 80s band. It was Creston's finest hair salon in 1967.4yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
The Savoy Theater, 80 Market Ave., c. 1949. Torn down in 1980. More details in comments.5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
And this is why I'll never enjoy a candlelit evening at home ever again.6yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/aww
Preferred Insurance Company's new Mid-Century Modern offices, 126 Ottawa Ave NW, c.19605yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
UPDATE! The doorways and light fixtures are gone. New windows are being cut in. (?) Also, I have never been able to figure out what's going on with the gable up top. Hay mow for mini-horses?5yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent... or time-traveler? F. R. Hathaway, 18995yr ⋅ WhitePineBurning ⋅ r/grandrapids
