The Immigrants - Kollen Park - Holland, Michigan
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N 42° 47.242 W 086° 07.444
16T E 571641 N 4737574
A bronze statue portraying a group of Dutch immigrants.
Waymark Code: WM122QR
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2020
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The statue portrays a group of immigrants traveling with Albertus C. Van Raalte from Rotterdam to the United States in 1847 and settling in West Michigan in 1848. The statue created by Dutch sculptor Bert Kievit is a gift from the people of the province of Drenthe in the Netherlands. It commemorates Holland's Sesquicentennial. The statue was unveiled by HRH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands in October 1997.
The plaque states:
"'The Immigrants' A gift to the people of Holland, Michigan from the people of Drenthe Province, The Netherlands. Unveiled by HRH Princess Margriet of The Netherlands."
Who placed it?: Holland Sesquicentennial Committee
When was it placed?: October 1997
Who is honored?: Dutch Immigrants
Website about the Monument: Not listed
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