Tuesday, February 13, 2024

original GRCH at 415 Franklin Street SE , corner of Madison & Franklin (now MLK Blvd)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Grand_Rapids_Christian_High_School

"The site where the building now stands was the original home, in the 1890s, of Calvin Seminary and its junior college, the Holland Theology School. In 1920, the Grand Rapids Christian High School was established and purchased the property. In 1930, they constructed a new building for their high school.[3] The school opened with 260 students, which increased to over 1000 students in 1950. In 1964, the continued growth led the school to divide into two campuses; however, the increase was not sustainable, and the schools recombined in 1972. Needing only one building, Grand Rapids Christian High sold the 415 Franklin campus to Kent County[2].."