Grand Rapids (English spelling)

Japanese: グランド・ラピッズ(英語表記)Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids (English spelling)
A city in southwest Michigan, USA. Population 190,000 (1994). The city was named after the rapids of the Grand River that runs through the center of the city. Michigan is rich in forests, so the city developed mainly around furniture production. Not only wooden furniture but also metal furniture is manufactured, and the city is particularly active in the manufacture of chairs and seats for schools, churches, and theaters. Furniture made in the 19th century is on display at the city museum. The 38th President, Ford, grew up in this town. [Okada Yasuo]

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
アメリカ合衆国ミシガン州南西部の都市。人口19万(1994)。市の中心を流れるグランド川の急流rapidsにちなんで市名がつけられた。ミシガン州は森林が豊富であったので,当市は家具生産を中心に発展した。木製家具のみならず金属家具製造も行われ,とくに学校,教会,劇場用の椅子,座席の製造が盛んである。市の博物館には19世紀に作られた家具が展示されている。第38代大統領フォードはこの町で育った。【岡田 泰男】

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