You know the streets. You know the parks. You know the buildings. But…do you know WHO they're named after?

This week on Grand Convos, we're taking a closer look at the people behind some of Grand Rapids' most familiar names. From streets and neighborhoods to parks, buildings and landmarks, we're uncovering the stories behind the names we see every day.

Some of these people you'll recognize. Others? You might be thinking, "Wait…WHO is that?!"

We're sharing the history, the weird stories, the surprising connections and a few facts that will probably make you look at Grand Rapids a little differently the next time you're driving around town.

Basically, we're doing the research so you can say, "Oh yeah, I know who THAT was" the next time you pass the sign.

Come learn something with us—you might even leave the episode fee ...