The Griswold Hotel stood on the northwest corner of Griswold and Grand River.

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The Griswold Hotel in 1957, shortly before it was demolished.

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The Griswold was originally built as the four-story Goodman House.

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The Griswold Hotel after it was expanded -- but before it was finished growing.

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The Griswold Hotel bar

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The Griswold Hotel's bar

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The Griswold Hotel's drugstore

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The Griswold Hotel lobby

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The Griswold House, after being renamed from the Goodman House, but before undergoing considerable changes to its exterior

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The Griswold, far left, looking up Griswold Street toward the Cow Shed.

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