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The Grand River riverfront served as a bustling gateway to Lake Michigan for lumber and shipping in the 1800s. After years of neglect, it gained new life in the 1950s as a vital part of Grand Haven's downtown. In the early 1980s, coordinated plans by the community and the Army Corps of Engineers transformed the riverfront, and the Boardwalk opened in 1984 for the 150th anniversary of Grand Haven's founding. It became a treasured way for residents and visitors to experience the riverfront.
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Grand Haven, Michigan · United States
