Tag: Businesses

Content Origins The Peak of Production Brickmaking and a Distinctive Style The Peak of Production Decline A Lasting Impact Gallery Bibliography Written by Elizabeth Ensink Founded in 1848, the Veneklasen Brick Company started with a small clay field in Holland owned by Jan Veneklasen and his sons. By the 1890s, the company, then incorporated as Read More …

Content Founding The Death of Slagh Change in Ownership and Financial Struggles Operating Under Hope College Ownership Bibliography Written by Joshua Briggs First announced in autumn 1910, the Knickerbocker Theatre was called “one of the best little playhouses in the state.” Since entrepreneur Tieman Slagh first constructed the edifice on Eighth Street more than 100 Read More …

Content From Fruit Shop to Candy Store Building and Locations Bibliography Written by Stephanie Emanuele Edited by Laura Anthon The Fabiano family has owned and operated the Holland Peanut Store for over a century. This Downtown staple is located on 46 E. 8th St. A favorite among tourists and locals alike, the Peanut Store has Read More …

Content Established, 1898 World War I & The Great Depression World War II World’s Largest Pickle Factory Bibliography Written by Joshua Briggs Edited by Laura Anthon Since its establishment in 1898, the Heinz Company has prospered and developed itself into a crucial member of the Holland community. The factory provided rations during wartime, servicemen when Read More …