Another stroll today through the Holland Farmers Market to the edge of Kollen Park.
We began with a family of bicyclists using the sidewalk instead of the street.

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A family group of bicyclists pedaling along the sidewalk on Central Avenue at 5th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Did you know that there is a financial center in Holland?

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The Central Avenue Financial Center at the junction of Central Avenue and 7th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
A marker of an achievement 26 years ago …

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; Commemoration of Holland as an “All-American City” in 1996 at the junction of Central Avenue and 8th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Looking for a good dinner on Friday nights? Here’s a good recommendation:

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; Holland VFW Post #2144 on West 8th Street near Maple Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Ever wonder what a Tulip Lane looks like when it’s not Tulip Time?

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The view of a traffic island on Washington Avenue at West 8th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
A far better scene from the shore than the one taken yesterday:

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The view of Lake Macatawa taken from the south shore near the junction of West 8th Street and Van Raalte Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Crafting in iron and steel:

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A group of iron tulip sculptures near the Louis Padnos corporate headquarters off of West 8th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
The start of a West Michigan tradition in manufacturing:

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The historic West Michigan Furniture Company Building off of West 8th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Yes, it’s Wednesday, so it’s Farmers Market time, as seen from the “back end:”

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The Holland Farmers Market in the 8th Street Marketplace as viewed eastward from West 8th Street near Maple Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Holly, the puppy’s name is Dolly … and no, we can’t have one at home!

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A dachshund dog named Dolly near the 8th Street Marketplace. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
One family was pedaling, while a class of students is hoofing around town:

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A teacher leads his students on a field trip along West 7th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Here are a few works of art along Pine Avenue:

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; An iron dog sculpture near the intersection of Pine Avenue and West 7th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A sculpture pole outside of the Louis Padnos facility on River Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A clock structure outside of the Louis Padnos facility on River Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A sculpture outside of the Louis Padnos facility on River Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A sculpture of “Padnos Man” outside of the Louis Padnos facility on River Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A sculpture of a worker in iron outside of the Louis Padnos facility on River Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A sculpture of a dog sled team outside of the Louis Padnos facility on River Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A sculpture of an iron gear shaft outside of the Louis Padnos facility on River Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
What do you do with a power plant that’s decommissioned? That question remains before the Holland City Council.

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The decommissioned James DeYoung Power Plant. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Time to come “home” after over 5,200 steps today.

Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The broadcast home of Midwest Communications in Holland. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Thanks!
Gary





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