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- In 1930, when the settlement had a population of 511, the governor of Michigan approved a charter that turned part of northern Kalamazoo Township into the Village of Parchment. During the 1930s, the KVP Company continued to bear most of the expenses for the community, but as the depression dragged on and the community continued to grow, it became a...
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WebFor much of the twentieth century, the town of Parchment and the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company grew and prospered... Richland The modern village of Richland is …
Local History Newspapers - Parchment Community Library
WebFor much of history, residents could purchase the paper for 5¢ a copy or $1.25 for a yearly subscription. In 1947, KVP announced the paper would be free to mill workers and …
Paper Industry — Kalamazoo Public Library
WebThe paper industry in Kalamazoo began in 1867, and flourished throughout the first half of the twentieth century. It has been steadily declining ever since, but for more than one hundred years, paper was king in Kalamazoo. Papermaking. Michigan Paper Company.
Redlining — Kalamazoo Public Library
WebLocal History. Kalamazoo History. Neighborhoods. Redlining. How FDR Segregated Kalamazoo. Redlining, Racially Restrictive Covenants, and Segregation in Kalamazoo. A presentation and discussion about the history of redlining, racially restrictive covenants, and segregation in Kalamazoo.
How Parchment Changed - Parchment Community Library
WebApr 17, 2024 · How Parchment Changed This three-part program explores Parchment’s early history including the role of Jacob Kindleberger in the development of the …
WebLearn more about local history and genealogy by attending Grace Schmidt Room programming. Search the Library's Event Listing using the Category Genealogy/Local …
nailhed: The Paper City, Pt. 3: "Bloodsweat & Gears"
WebJacob Kindleberger set up his paper-making business in an abandoned sugar beet factory on the banks of the Kalamazoo River just outside of K-zoo's city limits in 1909, marking …
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