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Holland
History Timeline
(1901 - 1940)
Larry J. Wagenaar,
Associate Professor
The Joint Archives of Holland
Hope College
c. 1997 The Joint Archives of Holland
All Rights Reserved
1914
Holland Post Office built (now home of the Holland Museum).
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1927
Lida Rogers, in a speech to the Holland Garden Club, proposed annual
tulip plantings. She is often credited as having the original idea
on which many built. A copy of her speech is the Joint Archives
of Holland.
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1929
The first annual tulip plantings. Stock market collapsed in the fall
ushering in the depression. Dimnent Memorial Chapel (site of several
previous Dutch Royal visits by the Queen) was built. |
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1930
The first annual Tulip Time. Initial costumes were far from authentic.
Holland's largest industry, Holland Furnace Company, helped give
Tulip Time national exposure by bringing in Hollywood stars. This
is now among the five largest festivals in the United States including
the Mardi Gras and Rose Parade.
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1937
The Netherlands Museum was established. Willard C. Wichers serves
as its first director. |
1940s
Willard Wichers began his work with the Dutch government which included
establishment of the Netherlands Information Service office (closed
in 1972). Mr. Wichers became an important liaison between Holland,
Michigan and the Dutch government. |
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