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Holland, Michigan

Winner of the 2014 Historical Society of Michigan State History Award

The first-ever, comprehensive history of Holland and the surrounding regions recounts the remarkable transformation of this area from its humble origins as a Dutch immigrant colony and college town into one of the most significant and prosperous communities on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. By dint of hard work, thrift and sharing, the enterprising residents developed thriving industries in leather, fine furniture and food processing and in the 20th century, shipbuilding, automotive parts and office furniture.

The All-American City, with a high rate of homeownership and rated second nationally on the Happiness Index, is rich in churches, public and Christian schools, social services, and cultural and leisure opportunities. The town-gown relationship is strong, and the senior citizens center is unparalleled nationally. Eighth Street 鈥� Holland鈥檚 鈥淢ain Street鈥� 鈥� is alive with shops and eateries. With this publication, Holland is that rare city with a comprehensive account of its history from Indian habitat to dynamic and thriving city. Nearly 900 photographs, documents, maps and charts illuminate the text and make this monumental work a 鈥渂ig splash鈥� in a small city.