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One of a series of 25 bronze sculptures donated to the City by the Community Legends Project funded and endowed by Peter Secchia.
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| Location: |
In front of City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW
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| Notes: |
Rev. Lyman S. Parks (1917 – November 4, 2009) was the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1971 to 1976. He was the first African-American to serve in the position. He was also the first African-American elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1968. For more information about his life and career see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Parks
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