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John Ball Park pond, Grand Rapids, MI, 1901

Subjects
Lakes & PondsPublic Parks & Commons
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1901 (Early)
Front of John Ball Park pond, Grand Rapids, MI, 1901, c. 1901 lithograph postcard
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Back of John Ball Park pond, Grand Rapids, MI, 1901, c. 1901 lithograph postcard
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About this postcard

View in John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a circular pond around a tall, foliage-covered mound, a low fence at the water's edge, gravel paths, trees, and small gazebos. A few figures are scattered along the paths. By 1901 the park was an established public ground in Grand Rapids, named for early settler John Ball, and a setting for family outings. A family note from Lula and Harry to Leon John in Marion, Michigan, mentions Bonnie's visit and the baby.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Bro: Bonnie is here haveing a good time She is holding Baby. Elwin is playing with his cup, I met Bonnie at the train, Harry wont work tomorrow Good By Leon write soon From Lula & Harry.

PublisherHazeltine & Perkins Drug Co.
Grand Rapids, Mich., John Ball Park. --- Post Card THIS SIDE MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE. THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY. PUBLISHED BY HAZELTINE & PERKINS DRUG CO., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. MADE IN GERMANY. 5688.
PostmarkedGRAND RAPIDS, June 8, 1901, 20:30
Stamp
Addressed to
Leon Gohn

Marion, MI

Postcard record

Postmarked, GRAND RAPIDS
PublisherHazeltine & Perkins Drug Co.
ConditionFair
Place addressedLeon Gohn, Marion, MI
Place depictedJohn Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Place mentionedGrand Rapids, MI
PublisherHazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., Grand Rapids, MI
receivedIONIA, MI
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, green, issued 1930, perforated on all sides
Stamp1c Benjamin Franklin, Scott #300, green, issued 1903
NotesWhite star-shaped marks at corners; printed caption at bottom; color lithograph. Postmark: GRAND RAPIDS MICH JUN 8 1901 8 PM (also receiving mark MARION MICH JUN 9 8AM 1901 REC'D). Divided-back chromolithograph card, no white border; star-shaped punch holes at corners, light staining.

Cite this card

John Ball Park pond, Grand Rapids, MI, 1901, postcard, c. 1901. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/john-ball-park-pond-grand-rapids-mi-1901. Accessed November 2, 2026.