Pictures of the rapids that defined the area are hard to come by – but the rapids made an impression on early visitors. (City of Grand Rapids Archives). BRANTFORD — It seems there are treasure hunters all over the Cable networks these days looking for “Oak Island Treasure”, “Civil War Gold”, “Treasure Hunters”, “Lost Nazi Gold”, “Mayan Gold,” “Philippine Gold” … and the list goes on. The massive flooding that occurred in 1883 was followed by the Great Flood of 1904. In 1862, a bank robber cached gold bars, "three feet deep and 30 paces northwest of … (Sally Finneran | MLive file photo). ... on a fishing trip to find metal in the Grand River. This portion of a hand-drawn map made by Lucius Lyon in 1831 depicts the rapids in the Grand River. The Sixth Street Bridge is on the right. The nonprofit leading the charge to bring rapids back to the river is leaning on information from the Grand Rapids Public Museum, the city of Grand Rapids archives and the Grand Rapids Historical Commission – as well as stories and memories from the community. (Courtesy | Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI). Michigan's second-largest city is big on art and culture. The Grand Report is an American hip hop, urban, news video blog site that show emphasis on current events, reality tv and random shock videos from across the world. It was found approximately a decade later in 2020 in Wyoming, by an anonymous treasure hunter later revealed to be former journalist and medical student Jack Stuef. Researchers report that various buried pieces of arts and crafts, jewelry and articles of Gold have been found along the rivers. The dam provided water to the west side canal – but would again be replaced by a beautification project in the 1920s. The new dam provided water to the west side canal. Record flooding after heavy rains in June and July of 1883 caused a magnificent log jam on the river for miles on end. The logs are moving so quickly in this photo of the Great Log Jam of 1883 that they are blurred in the photo. Several years later, treasure hunters found the remains of four wagons at the rim of a canyon where a side wash fell off into the river ravine. The legends range from demented millionaires burying their hoard in a secret hiding place, to wartime caches hidden from enemy hands, to ill-gotten gains stolen and hidden from the law. By 1935 the building was taken over by Allen Calculators. Any idea where I can read more about this? The Grand River (French: La Rivière Grand; Mohawk: Kenhionhata:tie) formerly known as The River Ouse is a large river in Southwestern Ontario, Canada.It also lies along the western fringe of the Greater Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario which overlaps the eastern portion of southwestern Ontario, sometimes referred to as Midwestern Ontario, along the length of this river. Although logging in Michigan had passed its peak, it remained the economic life blood of the area. The Friends of the Grand River is action oriented and bases many of its activities around work projects in and around the Grand River Watershed. (Nic Antaya | MLive.com). (Courtesy | Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI). How to get there: Little Colorado River Navajo tribal park is 12 miles west of Cameron on State Highway 64, just before reaching the east entrance of Grand … This 1911 photo shows the Bridge Street bridge over the Grand River, and the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company and the Bissell Carpet Sweeper Company. His property sits where DeVos Place is now located. This dam replaced a rougher, horseshoe-shaped dam made from stones, gravel, logs and brush. Fishing is popular along the banks of the river. Local man fishes for treasure in Grand River. This comment has been removed by the author. As railroad lines were developed, the need to send lumber down the river continued to diminish. The logs are destined for the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company in this photo, circa 1880. I only ask for contributions from readers and business sponsors to keep the articles coming. Grand River Landing 800 N. St. Clair Street Fairport Harbor OH 44077 Lake Metroparks 18-acre park provides small boat access (canoe and kayak) to the Grand River. As Lucius Lyon arrives in Grand Rapids in 1831, his survey of the area also depicted rapids in the river near where downtown now sits. There was a chute that allowed men with lumber rafts to go through the dam. (Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections). National Treasure January 18, 2019 Brian S. McGrath ... For Kari Cobb, hiking in the Grand Canyon is a journey through history. The gold was stolen from a bank. The Pyramids of the Grand Canyon, its “Off-Limit” Areas, & Egyptian Relics. Our focus for membership is education, recreational activities and projects designed to improve our appreciation of the Grand River Watershed. With concentrated efforts of Grand Rapids Whitewater and city officials, the rapids could return by 2024 -- almost 200 years since they were first documented. Louis Campau set up shop on the banks of the river in 1826 – and nine years later the first dam was built in 1835. A Flamborough family made a unique discovery while canoeing the Grand River earlier this month. “Beautification” efforts in the 1920s added five dams to the river in an attempt to keep the water levels higher in the summer. Gone were the rushing, roaring rapids the city was named after. GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As a nonprofit pursues a $44.5 million effort to restore the rapids to the Grand River, it begs the question: when was the last time the river had rapids? If you use Paypal simply send your contribution to: If you don't use Paypal - you can mail contributions to: PLEASE HELP ME PUBLISH "THE OHIO TRUMPETEER". sponsors. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. Grand Haven and Spring Lake Village alone had 26 saw mills dotting the river and bayous to produce lumber for a growing nation. (City of Grand Rapids Archives). These songs were commissioned by the Elora Festival, to celebrate the naming of the Grand River as a Canadian Heritage River. The resulting floodwalls still dictate much of the Grand River's banks through downtown Grand Rapids today -- something city leaders are now trying to fix. ... "Finley thought it was a pirate map to a treasure." On his deathbed the robber announced that the gold was about “three feet deep and 30 paces northwest of a large oak tree on the river bank.” To protect their looted gold coins, they buried the entire treasure in a cave near the Blue River. The Grand Rapids Public Museum, pictured here Wednesday, July 19, 2017, is one of six sites on the Grand River that is now being designed for river access and recreation use. But does anyone know anything about the “Lost Silver of the Grand River?” This local mystery has Lying within the U.S. state of Arizona is one of the most majestic natural wonders of our planet, the Grand Canyon. Fishermen see what they can catch September 18, 2012 at the Sixth Street Dam, a popular fishing spot on the Grand River in Grand Rapids. Seasonal picnic tables and restrooms available. On today's epic scavenger hunt of Downtown Grand Rapids, we seek out the best public art, parks and architectural marvels on both sides of the Grand River. The Grand River, the longest river in the state, is an excellent place to start prospecting as it makes for a quick or convenient session. The flood was a major disaster for post-Civil War West Michigan and could have ruined the area's lumber-based economy. It was eventually replaced by a beautification project in the 1920s. (City of Grand Rapids Archives). The Grand River is a river in the southwestern portion of the southern peninsula of Michigan, United States, that flows into Lake Michigan's southeastern shore. Directed by Farhad Mann. By Kathy Weiser-Alexander, updated February 2020. As days turn to weeks, Susan Jordan, the daughter of the professor leading the expedition, assembles a … By: Christiana Ford. Supposedly it was buried on the south shore of the Sandusky River, near Wyandot. The logs broke loose like a stampede, and thousands clogged the river and smashed bridges in a 47-mile stretch from Lowell through to Ottawa County. The legend goes on to say the Indians left behind a guard, in the form of an Indian ghost, riding a large white horse. This circa 1870 photo shows the Grand River from Lookout Park with the Leonard Street bridge in the background and Comstock Row. Washington, DC – On February 27-28, 2020, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin participated in separate bilateral meetings with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Ministers of Water Resources of Egypt and Sudan.. “These rapids are about a mile in extent and 300 yards wide and must have at least a 10-foot fall, some think 15,” said an 1826 article about the river that appeared in the National Intelligencer. West Michigan after the Civil War relied heavily on its lumber economy. Though they were able to gather several gallons of dimes along the Gunnison River near the north rim of Black Canyon, more treasure awaits the finding. Along the way, you'll meet Civil Rights heroes, generous bookworms and US presidents. Know the Laws and Regulations. As water levels rose to record-high levels, the river flooded -- and so did special enclosures holding logs as they waited to be transported to a lumber mill. (Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections). Follow on. We do this solely for the safety of our employees, guests and community and appreciate your understanding. With Michael Shanks, Shannen Doherty, JR Bourne, Toby Berner. Historical accounts show the first permanent white settlers began altering the river soon after they arrived in the 1820s. Once the ice melted, logs were placed in the Grand River, then floated to large booms along the river. Taylor's Tannery has one of the four burned-off roofs behind the North Ionia school, located to the right of center in the photo. The Grand River Treasure Located approximately two miles from Lake Erie, near Fairport Harbor, on the west bank of the Grand River, is a treasure worth approximately $100,000. Some of his party tried to cross the great gap of the canyon and failed, unable to get down the sheer walls and steep slopes of the canyon. This circa 1920 photo taken from the Grand River's east bank shows the American Can Company building at 678 to 730 Front Ave. NW. OHIO FISHING REGULATIONS Know the law about fishing. The rapids still made their presence known in 1838, when a visitor, Frank Little, wrote that the “incessant, impressive roar of the rapids” kept him up at night as he slept. Local man fishes for treasure in Grand River. In 1849 a rough dam was built near Sixth Street out of stone, gravel, logs and brush and shaped like a horseshoe. The Grand Riviera Theatre in Detroit, Michigan was once a beautiful theatre that sat at the northwest corner of Grand River Avenue and Riviera Street that served the public for generations before it was closed and later demolished in 1999. A photo of the Grand River in 1928, as dry conditions and overuse of the river as a power source left the riverbed exposed. This started with the extension of the Grand Rapids & Indiana line to Rockford, which meant lumber rafts no longer needed to float down the Rogue River to the Grand. "The gold is buried three feet deep, all the bars together, 20 paces northwest from a large oak tree near the west bank of Grand River, in Ohio, about two miles south of the lake.". One such military treasure, hidden in the heat of the moment is said to be buried near Minerva, Ohio. These stories have been handed down through history. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). (Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections). Set in the Grand Canyon, a team of Smithsonian researchers have stumbled across a lost walled Aztec city guarded by some evil spirits, including a "great flying serpent of death." The Indians buried $40,000 worth of gold in Summit County near the inside bend of Turkeyfoot Creek. In this map, north is on the right. The park is located on the west side of Michigan’s lower peninsula at the opening of the Grand River on the coast of Lake Michigan. Grand River rapids project grows to $44.7M, may start in 2019, Endangered snuffbox mussels in Grand River facing 'translocation', $35M Grand River rapids project gets first real dose of federal cash. The Grand River is a Canadian natural treasure that too few Canadians either know or appreciate. Another focus is communication. An early survey map from 1830 shows a series of lines drawn in the river, depicting rapids in an area that's just north of the Blue Bridge downtown today. The story begins on Reunion island with the trio introducing what cars they’ve chosen to drive its beautiful mountainside roads. You might receive "The Magic Buckeye" an amazing and easy to perform magic trick, or one of several other tricks! Advertisement. During British campaign, led by General Forbes, against Fort Duquesne (now Pittsburg) in 1758, a small detachment of 10 men, and 16 horses, were sent out of the fort carrying two tons of gold to Fort Detroit. The Fenn Treasure was a cache of gold and jewels that Forrest Fenn, an art dealer and author from Santa Fe, New Mexico, hid in the Rocky Mountains of the United States. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Logs float down the Grand River around a cable power tower north of the Bridge Street bridge. "Before the river was changed by the work of man, the rapids had a nearly uniform descent for about a mile…sufficient to give a decided turbulent and wild appearance to the waters, and to make a noise that broke the stillness of the forest and echoed from the neighboring hills,” wrote Charles A. Whitmore of the Kent Scientific Institute of Grand Rapids in 1895. The rapids that awed the first settlers of Grand Rapids in the 1820s haven't been seen this century or since the last. Cardenas eventually reached the river and the great cliffs of the Grand Canyon (yet to be named "Grand"). Cobb gazes up at the cliff face. Some have claimed actually seeing the ghost Indian on the large white horse, who guards the treasure. Old surveys, however, offer some of the most defining records of the Grand River rapids. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. By 1833 Lyon has developed his riverfront property both for waterpower and for transportation around the rapids. 1873 was considered to be the peak year for log output. The economic survival of the area depended upon a successful annual log run. These bridges have been moved from their original location, restored and relocated to the bridge park. The small island in the river is the approximate location of the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids. Home. They may, or may not, be entirely factual. By the early 1900s, so much water had been diverted from the river to power downtown industries that the Grand River was dirty and nearly dry at times. Free. This 1904 photo shows people standing near the frozen Grand River south of the Sixth Street bridge at the dam during a flood. The Indians had all intentions of returning to the area to retrieve the gold, however, their return was not to be. In this map, north is on the right. (Courtesy | Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI). At the bottom, the Colorado River flows as it has for 6 million years. Carved over hundreds of millions of years by the Colorado River and measuring 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide, the Grand Canyon is a major natural phenomenon, but it is also a place of deep historical mysteries and oddities as well. (Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections). This 1883 photo shows the impact of the Grand River flood at Bridge and Stocking in Grand Rapids, at the same time the Great Log Jam of 1883 was underway. There are many legends in Ohio concerning the existence of buried gold, lost silver mines, and caches of ill-gotten gains hidden from bank robberies, and other crimes. As Grand Rapids Whitewater develops its plan to “restore” the rapids back to the Grand, it is relying heavily on historic information to guide the process. All rights reserved (About Us). Barcode and Other Identifiers Barcode: 0 45507 14212 9 It is a 48-acre park which, besides its lighthouse, is made up completely of beach sand. Thus, the river beds are … The Grand River may still hold a treasure worth approximately $100,000 in gold bars. These legends are at least interesting to learn. A painting of a scene on the Grand River in 1856 by Sarah Nelson from the west side of the river looking east. This 1865 photo shows the horseshoe-shaped dam built in 1849 on the Grand River, prior to its destruction in 1866. (Courtesy | Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI). This 1883 photo shows the Great Log Jam of 1883 and flood on the Grand River in Grand Rapids. The horseshoe-shaped structure was torn down and replaced in 1866 by a more permanent wooden dam closer to Sixth Street. The Historic Bridge Park in Battle Creek Michigan is truly a hidden treasure. This circa 1880 photo shows logs floating down the Grand River above the Sixth Street bridge with Lookout Hill in the background. (Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections). The Great Flood of 1904 inspired city leaders to invest in many improvements along the river, including flood walls and earthen embankments. The dry summer has left water clear and low in the Grand this year, providing a glimpse at habitat that is normally hidden from view. ... Treasure. In attempting to honor what he … Tucked away just outside of the city, you’ll find 5 historic bridges and 1 native bridge dating back to the late 1800’s. This image circa 1911 or 1912 shows flood wall construction near the Sixth Street bridge in Grand Rapids. Under normal conditions, logs typically were harvested in the winter and brought by sleds and trains to the Grand River. You might receive one of several promo cards from Frank Eachus Publishing Trading Cards. (Courtesy | Grand Rapids Whitewater). This 1883 photo shows the Great Log Jam of 1883 and flood on the Grand River in Grand Rapids. As we spotted earlier in the year, Clarkson is behind the wheel of a Bentley Continental GT, Hammond a Ford Focus RS, and James May a Caterham.. We’re treated to a brief review from each presenter, before we quickly fall into some … (Grand Rapids Public Museum collections). An altered image shows what the Grand River in front of DeVos Place could look like after a $44.67 million restoration project. - but $1.00 is just fine ). It is the longest river in Michigan, running 252 miles (406 km) from its headwaters in Hillsdale County on the southern border north to Lansing and west to its mouth on the Lake at Grand Haven. ... Huron-Manistee National Forests (Buried Treasure) New surveys of the river bed are also guiding their design. The United States facilitated the preparation of an agreement on the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) based … (Courtesy | Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI), This photo shows a wooden dam built in the Grand River near Sixth Street in 1866 by the Water Power Company. “They are crowded with huge round rocks, among which the water roars and foams with great fury.”, This portion of a hand-drawn map circa 1830 depicts the rapids in the Grand River. PURCHASE FISHING LICENSE (City of Grand Rapids Archives). Posted on October 20, 2019 by 1stminstrel. Ionia and the Portland State Game Area are particularly good for new prospectors. Current Events, Lost Treasure, Ghost Towns and more. Treasure seekers have tried over the years to locate the legendary treasure. This portion of a hand-drawn map circa 1830 depicts the rapids in the Grand River. Some of these legends, have been proven factual, others haven’t been proven either way. About Our Grand Rapids Scavenger Hunt. The small island in the river is the approximate location of the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids. Please contribute any amount you wish - as little as $1.00 is fine, ($5.00 or $10.00 is better ha-ha-ha! The Great Log Jam of 1883 was well-documented by photographers at the time. Diversion of the Grand River’s water for power had left the river slow and often dry in the summer, and “so robbed the river of its water, however, that the rapids are little noticed – in fact there is so little water in the summer time that the river struggles through this section only by means of turning itself into disconnected rivulets,” the Grand Rapids Herald wrote at the time. He attaches a rope with a magnet on it to fish in the river. The Grand River is Michigan’s longest river, and like most large rivers, its water often runs brown. Posted at 6:13 ... on a fishing trip to find metal in the Grand River. The Ohio Trumpeteer is absolutely FREE to all readers and business First look at architectural renderings of 175 Park Avenue in NYC, the replacement for the Grand Hyatt, formerly the Commodore Hotel, next door to Grand Central Terminal. (City of Grand Rapids Archives). According to legend, just after their defeat at the hands of Mad Anthony Wayne at Fallen Timbers, the Indians buried gold stolen from the army paymaster near the inside bend of Turkeyfoot Creek. Due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the area, Grand River will be open from 7am to midnight, 7 days a week, until further notice.

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