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Souvenirs ➔ Model, Old Grand Rapids City Hall
Identifier:
2000.28.1Description:
Wooden, cut-out model depicting the front elevation of old Grand Rapids City Hall (1888-1969) in two dimension. The piece is of simple shape and all surfaces are flat. A base color of gray covers the entire piece, and the depiction of City Hall is painted on the front side only and in fine detail: stones, steps, doors, windows, building trim, etc. Paint colors include gray, charcoal gray, gray-blue, black, and off-white. The front surface has a smooth finish.;This object was produced in 1993 as part of the Robinette Heritage Series -- nearly 25 years after the demolition of the building -- demonstrating that old City Hall was still thought of as symbolic of the City of Grand Rapids. It also demonstrates that there is/was a market for objects commemorating this lost Grand Rapids landmark.;Painted marks on the reverse side: 'Cat's Meow c1993' 'Robinette Heritage Series';Acquired by Public Museum Tim Chester and donated to PMGR's permanent collection in 2000.;Located in the office of Museum Director Tim ChesterDate:
1993Materials:
Wood, PaintDimensions:
5" h 8" w 0.75" dCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitSource:
Gift Of Timothy J. ChesterExhibit/Program:
C is for City Hall (after 2000)Related Entities:
Cats Meow (creator) Timothy J. Chester (donor)Alternate names: Tim Chester
Timothy J. Chester was the Assistant Director of the Grand Rapids Public Museum from 1986 to 1988. In 1988 he became the Director until 2006. Joe Kapler (identified by)
