Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant, Grand Rapids

Name: Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant
Address: Grand Rapids, United States

#49 among attractions in Grand Rapids

Romanesque revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant is a municipal water treatment plant located at 430 Monroe Avenue NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Built in 1910, it was likely the first water filtration plant in Michigan. In 1945, the plant was the site of the first public introduction of water fluoridation in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The building now serves as an event center, known as Clearwater Place. ()

Coordinates: 42°59'14"N, 85°40'12"W

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Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Grande Vitesse, Basilica of St. Adalbert, Sixth Street Bridge, Eastern Avenue School.

1.2 miS
Monuments and statues
La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids
32 min walk • La Grande Vitesse, a public sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder, is located on the large concrete plaza surrounding City Hall and the Kent County Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
1.1 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of St. Adalbert, Grand Rapids
29 min walk • The Basilica of St. Adalbert is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church and a parish church of the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Its namesake and patron is St.
0.8 miS
Bridge
Sixth Street Bridge, Grand Rapids
20 min walk • The Sixth Street Bridge is a four-span, wrought iron bridge that crosses the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a Michigan State Historic Site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1886, it is the longest and oldest metal truss bridge in Michigan.
1.3 miSE
Romanesque revival architecture
Eastern Avenue School, Grand Rapids
33 min walk • Eastern Avenue School is a former public school building located at 758 Eastern Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. As of 2018, the current owner plans to convert the building into apartments.
1.2 miS
Skyscraper
River House Condominiums, Grand Rapids
31 min walk • River House Condominiums is a residential skyscraper built on the west bank of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan located next to Bridgewater Place. The term "Bridgewater Place" is often incorrectly used by locals and tourists alike to refer to either the complex itself or simply this building.
0.8 miSW
Greek Revival architecture
Eliphalet H. Turner House, Grand Rapids
21 min walk • The Eliphalet H. Turner House was built as a single-family home located at 731 Front Street NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. The house has been renovated to house a recording studio.
1.2 miS
Skyscraper
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids
30 min walk • The Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is a nationally ranked, freestanding, 241-bed, pediatric acute care children's hospital located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
0.6 miS
Romanesque architecture
Berkey and Gay Furniture Company Factory, Grand Rapids
15 min walk • Berkey and Gay Furniture Company Factory is a manufacturing plant located at 940 Monroe Ave. NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
0.4 miNE
42°59'28"N • 85°39'47"W
Grand Rapids Public Library - Van Belkum Branch, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • Library
0.9 miSE
Neighbourhood
Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids
23 min walk • The Belknap Lookout Neighborhood is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The neighborhood is bound by Leonard on the North, College Ave. on the east, Crescent Street on the south, and the Grand River on the west.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant?

Nearby attractions include Grand Rapids Public Library - Van Belkum Branch, Grand Rapids (12 min walk), Berkey and Gay Furniture Company Factory, Grand Rapids (15 min walk), Sixth Street Bridge, Grand Rapids (20 min walk), Eliphalet H. Turner House, Grand Rapids (21 min walk).

How to get to Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant by public transport?

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Medical Mile • Lines: 90 (30 min walk)