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KPL TV: Kalamazoo History

I Remember Kalamazoo: Lance Ferraro's Memories of Growing Up in Kalamazoo

I Remember Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo’s Historic Preservation Coordinator, Sharon Ferraro, working with her 95-year-old dad, retired professional photographer, Lance Ferraro, walk us inside Kalamazoo’s…

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Each year we add hundreds of items to our collection from your suggestions. Decisions are made using our board-approved Materials…

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Sharpen the Saw

In one of my first real jobs I worked at a YMCA summer camp. The days were long, the activities…

Black History

African American Newspapers

In addition to Kalamazoo’s principal newspapers (The Kalamazoo Gazette and The Kalamazoo Telegraph [1844-1916]), everyday life of black Kalamazoo residents…

Wakeshma Township

Hull School

Location: District #7 – Section 8, north side of V Avenue, between 38th and 39th Streets. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by…

Parks

Oakwood Amusement Park

In 1893 Kalamazoo’s horse-drawn street railway system was converted to electric power. Looking to expand evening and weekend trade, the…

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NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that…

Kalamazoo Gazette Collection

Search Kalamazoo and Michigan history with The Kalamazoo Gazette Collection. Coverage from 1837 through current. Explore current and archived issues…

Britannica School

Suite of Britannica School resources at four levels - Learning Zone, Elementary, Middle, and High. School code is MeL5. Each…

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of…

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