The following publications are available from the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio. Contact Us to obtain information on availability and pricing.
The Story of Old Gilead and Progressive New Grand Rapids Ohio
Publication Date Unknown, Author Unknown, 16 pages
A summary of New Grand Rapids, its Fraternal Societies, Schools, and Business Interests, as well as a brief history of Old Gilead, its Water Power and Mills, the Township, Early Settlements, and other miscellaneous topics
Publication Date Unknown, Author Unknown, 16 pages
A summary of New Grand Rapids, its Fraternal Societies, Schools, and Business Interests, as well as a brief history of Old Gilead, its Water Power and Mills, the Township, Early Settlements, and other miscellaneous topics
Grand Rapids, Ohio, A Souvenir of the Past and Present, July 1897
Published originally by Floyd D. Huffman (date unknown); republished by the Historical Society to commemorate the Sesquicentennial Celebration in 1983 as part of the Society's continuing effort to preserve the written history of Grand Rapids, 48 pages
A brief history of Old Gilead / Grand Rapids and its pioneers, schools, churches, fraternal societies, and businesses
Published originally by Floyd D. Huffman (date unknown); republished by the Historical Society to commemorate the Sesquicentennial Celebration in 1983 as part of the Society's continuing effort to preserve the written history of Grand Rapids, 48 pages
A brief history of Old Gilead / Grand Rapids and its pioneers, schools, churches, fraternal societies, and businesses
Grand Rapids, Ohio and Area, Commemorating the Past and the Present, Volume One, July 1978
Published by the Grand Rapids Historical Society in July 1978 (reprinted in 1982 by Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas Texas, and in 2002 by The Hubbard Company, Defiance, Ohio); Library of Congress Catalog No. 78-63592
A history of Old Gilead / Grand Rapids and Providence, and information on many topics, including local government, the bridge, mills, canals, parks, railroad, utilities, public services, doctors, schools, hotels, businesses, agriculture, churches, organizations, fires, and floods. The book includes photographs, maps, and recollections of older residents.
Published by the Grand Rapids Historical Society in July 1978 (reprinted in 1982 by Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas Texas, and in 2002 by The Hubbard Company, Defiance, Ohio); Library of Congress Catalog No. 78-63592
A history of Old Gilead / Grand Rapids and Providence, and information on many topics, including local government, the bridge, mills, canals, parks, railroad, utilities, public services, doctors, schools, hotels, businesses, agriculture, churches, organizations, fires, and floods. The book includes photographs, maps, and recollections of older residents.
In 1978, Weston Public Library added a Branch Library in Grand Rapids. This branch houses a local history collection that includes:
As well as:
- The Heisings and The Mill (Eugene Heising, 1991, A. Heising)
- Historical Record of Wood County Vol. 1 & 2, 1987
- House Inventory of Grand Rapids, Ohio
- The Providence Record 1981, (June Huffman, 1982, The Hubbard Company)
- Stirring Up the Past, The Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest (Video)
As well as:
- Yearbooks of Grand Rapids High School, 1939-1968
- Maumee River Basin
- Local Church histories
- Scrapbooks containing local Grand Rapids articles and photographs starting 1987 to present