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Holland History: Bernard Donnelly shared everything with his neighbors but his religion

The Donnellys gave Holland both a great business and a great business philosophy.

Holland History: August Landwehr was a business multiplier

By 1911, Holland Furnace’s factory doubled in size. It was producing 10 furnaces per day, as well as dustless ash and odorless garbage cans.

Steve VanderVeen: The tale of Holland Sentinel owner Charles McLean

Charles McLean was in the middle of it all. He was born in 1856. His father had emigrated from Scotland, his mother from Canada.

Steve VanderVeen: The perseverance of Dirk Van Raalte

Like his brother, Ben, Dirk Blikan Kikkert (DBK) Van Raalte was a patriot and businessman. He was also a politician. Dirk was born in 1844 in Ommen, The Netherlands. He was the third son and fourth child of Albertus and Christina Van Raalte.