Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
John M. Gram Papers
c.00585
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Gram, John M.
- Title
- John M. Gram papers
- ID
- c.00585
- Date
- 1996
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Scope and Contents note
The John M. Gram papers contain one copy of the typescript, “Historical Development of the Grand River Road, East Lansing, Michigan.” Grand River Road was originally formed from Indian trails. The first roads were made in the corduroy fashion; commonly built by beds of branches covered with soil. The next roads were plank roads; with the Howell Plank Road Company constructing the plank road to the Capitol in 1850-1853. After the failure of plank roads, gravel was placed down as a road in 1870. In 1910, Grand River became part of a truck line and therefore was constructed from concrete.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 2006
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- East Lansing (Mich.)
Subject(s)
- Plank roads -- Michigan -- East Lansing
- Roads -- Michigan
- Transportation
Collection Inventory
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“Historical Development of the Grand River Road, East Lansing, Michigan” |
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