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  Grand Island, Nebraska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grand Island is a city located in Hall County, Nebraska.
Grand Island was once known for being a center of prostitution due to the volume of railroad traffic which went through it.
In about 1890, sugar beets were introduced as a crop in Nebraska, and a sugar beet processing factory was built in the southwest part of Grand Island.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grand_Island,_Nebraska   (538 words)

  
 History of Grand Island, NY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Grand Island was the scene of the Porter-Smyth duel in 1812.
The setting of Grand Island is one of great natural beauty, surrounded by the Niagara River, which is divided into the East and West channels at the head of the island.
One of the proposed bridges was to be erected from the Town of Tonawanda to Grand Island; a second bridge from Grand Island to Brideburg, in the vicinity of Frenchmen's Creek, Ontario, Canada.
www.isledegrande.com /gihist.htm   (8626 words)

  
 Grand Island, NY Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You
Clasped in the arms of the Niagara River, Grand Island lies midway between Lake Erie and Niagara Falls in Western New York State.
Grand Island is an attractive low-key community with a country feeling.
To live on Grand Island is to live somewhere unique.
www.gichamber.org   (296 words)

  
 Grand Island History
The Grand Island and Hastings road was completed in 1879, which connected the City to the Republican Valley Counties.
Four years after the invention of the telephone, the first telephone exchange was built in Grand Island in 1880, and it boasted 64 subscribers by 1884—25 were residence phones and the rest were occupied by businesses.
Grand Island College, established by the Baptist Church of Nebraska opened as an academy in October of 1882.
www.grand-island.com /Home/History/history_home.htm   (1406 words)

  
 Grand Island Fire Company - Our Fire Department Welcomes You, call "9-1-1" for emergency service
Grand Island Fire Company Chief Greg Butcher confirmed that large amounts of speedy dry and containment dyking was used to neutralize approximately fifty gallons of gasoline, which had leaked from a station pump.
Grand Island Fire Company Chief Greg Butcher reports that Neil Reddien, 22; Jeannie Morrison, 22; Linda McGuire, 60; Julie Dee, 34, all of Grand Island, and Mary Crawford, 26, of Niagara Falls, were evaluated for possible breathing/respiratory problems related to dry chemical powder exposure.
The Grand Island Fire Company was established in 1938 by a concerned group of Island residents who dedicated themselves to the protection of life and property.
grandislandfire.us   (2031 words)

  
 Grand Island in Lake Superior, Upper Peninsula
And "grand" it is. Protecting Munising Bay, its the largest island on Lake Superior's south shore, and many feel, the most beautiful.
Grand Island stretches north for 8 miles, from its southpoint at Williams Landing in Munising Bay to the north end at North Point.
Grand Island is closed to rock climbing and rappelling as the cliffs are sandstone.
www.exploringthenorth.com /grandisle/grand.html   (877 words)

  
 Bahamas / Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama is the home of Freeport/Lucaya, the nation's second city, with a faster pace and a more cosmopolitan atmosphere than the old-world sophistication of Nassau.
Grand Bahama does in fact have hidden histories and a deliciously shady past.
With an emerald ocean that can perhaps be called the most vividly colorful in all of the islands, and a landscape on which can be found everything from ultramodern resorts to deserted sands, unchanged since the days of the buccaneers, Grand Bahama holds the potential for every sort of Caribbean vacation.
www.geographia.com /bahamas/bsgbin01.htm   (310 words)

  
 Grand Cayman Island Carribean Affordable Rental Packages
Knotboard is located on the quieter side of Grand Cayman this opulent, brand new, two-bedroom, two-bath, ground floor corner unit, beachfront condo offers the perfect dose of relaxation and tranquility.
Treasure Island Time is a beautifully decorated 3 bedroom, upscale private luxury vacation condo located directly on the beach and ocean in the Treasure Island Resort at the heart of 7 Mile Beach.
Grand Cayman is the largest of three islands that make up these magical islands surrounded by pristine coral reefs and great wall dives.
www.caymanvacation.com   (1593 words)

  
 Grand Turk Island Vacation Rental, Caribbean Vacation Rental, Turks & Caribbean Accomodations, Turks & Caicos Vacation ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Grand Turk Island is the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British colony located just southeast of the Bahamas island chain and 100 miles north of the Dominican Republic.
Grand Turk offers an informal, friendly, relaxed pace and is ideal for the vacationer looking to get away from it all.
This unspoiled island with its miles and miles of white, sandy beaches is world-renowned for its scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing.
www.grandturkarches.com   (210 words)

  
 Grand Island
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www.factmonster.com /id/A0821524   (202 words)

  
 "Treasures" by Ruth Stahl: articles about events on Grand Island, NY - Isledegrande.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Among the sources used in her presentation were, “Grand Island Centennial 1852-1952” (available at Relsco for $6.00), “History of Grand Island Schools” by Catherine DiVizio, 1966, and “Twentieth Century Educational Opportunities as Viewed through the Life of Veronica Connor” by Karen M. Raccuia, 1997.
Because Grand Island’s history is so closely tied to the history of Buffalo, it is important to learn as much as we can, especially with our sesquicentennial coming up next year.
It was one of the oldest houses on the Island.
www.isledegrande.com /treasures.htm   (15858 words)

  
 Grand Island
Located on the south end of Grand Island, Beaver Island State Park (950 acres) is another way to view the Niagara River.
One reason to bird this area in the summer is that it offers views (scope preferrable) of Motor Island and Strawberry Island (although lighting conditions may be poor in early morning and optimal in the evening).
Beaver Island State Park has a 3 mile nature trail (and XC skiing in winter) and a half-mile sandy beach (for swimming) which might attract shorebirds early in the morning or out of swimming season.
home.eznet.net /~kfox/wny/sites/grandisl.htm   (1062 words)

  
 Grand Cayman Island - Seven Mile Beach
Grand Cayman Island is the main island of a triplet of small islands, due south of Cuba.
Sister islands, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, located about 90 miles to the East, are not as developed as Grand Cayman.
Even on Grand Cayman, the developed areas are confined to the Western side of island.
www.majesty.org /caribbean/cayman1.html   (309 words)

  
 Grand Bahama Island -- Nature
The island has affirmed is dedication to the environment by establishing its own Ecotourism Association, whose mission is to "educate and promote the natural, cultural and historical features of Grand Bahama Island." Founding Members include the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, Chamber of Commerce, and Bahamas National Trust.
As part of one of the largest reef systems on Earth, the reefs of Grand Bahama Island are spectacular in both geographical scope and biological diversity.
Among the island’s underwater treasures are the Hawksbill turtle, seahorses, dolphins, Caribbean reef sharks, and dozens of species of both coral and fish.
www.grand-bahama.com /nature.htm   (422 words)

  
 Cayman Islands Top 1000 - Main Page - All Sites   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Grand Cayman Islands Sting Ray City is one of the TOP water attractions in the world.
Grand Cayman Island Grand Cayman diving the main island of the three Cayman Islands.
Grand Cayman seven mile beach is the home of white sand beaches, luxurious Cayman vacation resorts, and an outstanding Cayman vacation destination.
www.caymantop1000.com   (2676 words)

  
 Grand Manan Island - NB - Canada, Atlantic Canada's Island Playground and whale watching capital!
Situated in the entrance to the Bay of Fundy, the Grand Manan Archipelago must be explored to discover its rich treasure of natural wonders.
Two permanently populated islands, Grand Manan and White Head, are surrounded by numerous other islands and rocky shoals, including Machias Seal Island - a seabird nesting colony and an island whose ownership is still disputed between the United States and Canada.
Both Grand Manan and White Head Islands' very existence as communities lies deeply rooted in tradition and history, out of which springs a bond of love that is not easily shaken.
www.grandmanannb.com   (810 words)

  
 Grand Island Economic Development
Grand Island is a focal point of opportunity for both business and industry.
The sole purpose of the Economic Development Corporation is the creation, retention, and expansion of jobs in Grand Island.
We have the land and the infrastructure, a multitude of transportation avenues, an industrious workforce, government relationships that expedite development, and a quality of life community that ensures an efficient and effective venture for your business.
www.grandisland.org   (68 words)

  
 Grand Island on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A state veterans' home is located in Grand Island.
Grand Bahama Development Lures Buyers With More Luxury Features Shoreline Amenities Rival Any Found in Islands - or Stateside.
AirTran Airways Flights to/from Pensacola and Grand Bahama Island Remain Cancelled Following Hurricanes.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/G/GrandI1sl.asp   (316 words)

  
 Grand Cayman Islands Villas, Vacation Rentals, Villa Rental
Grand Cayman villas, including Cayman Islands villa rentals, are private, luxury vacation homes selected exclusively for you and your guest - no sharing of amenities, no loud neighbors, no distractions.
ISLAND DREAM VILLAS has the right selection of rental villas and condo rentals to suit your budget, plus all the other essential services in Grand Cayman that you will need to make your vacation in the Cayman Islands memorable.
Sip cocktails by the pool of your Cayman island villa, dine gazing at spectacular sunset views over the Caribbean Sea, and flip-flop your way down the private access to your own white-sand beach; a luxury that only the most exclusive Cayman vacation rentals can afford to provide for their guests.
www.islanddreamvillas.com   (341 words)

  
 Grand Island National Recreation Area
The ferry to Grand Island departs from the Grand Island Landing.
The buses are wheelchair accessible but the trails on the island are sandy and uneven.
Hiking and mountain biking are popular day time activities along the island's open travel ways, but you must be aware that some roads are shared with motor vehicles.
www.munising.com /Attractions/grand.html   (413 words)

  
 Seawatch Villas - Grand Cayman - Cayman Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Just a 14 mile drive from Owen Roberts Airport, it's designed for couples on an Island getaway or families wanting to experience a truly 'Caribbean Holiday.' Seawatch Villas was opened in October 2000 after realizing that many visitors wanted to experience a Caribbean vacation without being in the hustle and bustle of the town center.
Seawatch Villas is located along the coast in the middle of the island in the 'Heart of the most spectacular diving' in the Caribbean, which is protected by the coral reef.
The Cayman Islands is said to be one of the most ROMANTIC PLACES in the World.
www.seawatchvillas.com   (396 words)

  
 Grand Island News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The 75-year-old former Grand Island resident has participated in 25 of the 28 half-marathon races that have been held in Grand...
David Jespersen Grand Island voters recently approved the second attempt at a $20 million school bond, now Hall County hopes the second time will be the charm for a new jail as well.
There's a supermodel search underway in Grand Island, and it could be a member of your family gracing the pages of a special calendar next year.
www.topix.net /city/grand-island-ne   (1025 words)

  
 Grand Island
Grand Island is located about a half mile from the mainland near Munising, Michigan.
This large island of 13,500 acres is covered in hardwood forests and has a beautiful shoreline, ranging from sheltered bays with sand beaches to towering sandstone coastal cliffs that rise over 200 feet from the water.
The island has many dirt roads and trails for h...
www.trails.com /explore/tcatalog_trail.asp?AffID=mz01&TrailID=CGM019-005   (180 words)

  
 Cayman Islands by - CaymansOnline.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Waters of the Cayman Islands are crystal clear and warm throughout the year with over 200 dive sites, each with its own name and unique and amazing characteristics.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are the ultimate destinations for even the most discriminating diver or tourist.
All tourist accommodations in the Cayman Islands are subject to ongoing inspections to ensure that you will be assured of an enjoyable accommodations experience.
www.caymansonline.com   (428 words)

  
 Grand Island Independent: News - October 19, 2005
In the movie "Hoosiers," Gene Hackman made a point of measuring the height of the basket on an opposing team's court, to prove to his players that nothing is different between their home court and one far from home.
Cindy Johnson of Grand Island has been named to the newly formed Nebraska Educational Leadership Council by Gov. Dave Heineman.
When Ron Erickson walked onto the grounds of the Grand Island Veterans Home for his first day of work three and a half years ago, he walked into a circus.
www.theindependent.com /news   (502 words)

  
 Welcome to Grand Bahama Island
Learn about business opportunities on Grand Bahama Island, one of the few places on Earth where people are encouraged not to pay taxes.
Outside the city is an entire island filled with gorgeous beaches, natural wonders, including one of the world's largest underwater cave systems, three national parks, and an incredible resource of marine life.
Most of all, the purpose of the site is to encourage you to get out and see the island as a whole, to meet its warm and friendly people and learn about all of the options Grand Bahama Island offers.
www.grand-bahama.com   (510 words)

  
 Grand Island Nebraska Home Page
Grand Island is the third largest “stand alone” city in Nebraska and is proud to be the flagship city for Greater Nebraska.
Grand Island boasts more manufacturing jobs than our two neighboring Tri-City neighbors combined.
Grand Island is unquestionably the premier retail shopping hub between Omaha, Nebraska and Denver, Colorado featuring a wide assortment of retail establishments giving Grand Island the second highest retail recapture rate in Nebraska.
www.grand-island.com   (341 words)

  
 Cayman Business
Recognized as one of the world's top financial markets, the Cayman Islands are the center of a banking and financial services industry second to none in the world.
With close to 600 banks operating out of Grand Cayman, plus trust companies, financial services organizations, and the supporting cast of legal, investment, insurance, and accounting firms, Grand Cayman is a major player in the world's financial markets.
The objective is to provide clear content and contact information for the multitude of organizations serving Grand Cayman, and the world.
www.caymanbusiness.info   (542 words)

  
 Grand Island Fire Company, Inc. @ Firehouse.com Network
The Grand Island Fire Company #1, Inc. was established in 1938.
Grand Island is situated in the Niagara River between Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
The bedroom population of Grand Island is just shy of 20,000, however, this number swells in the daytime during tourist season.
departments.firehouse.com /dept/GrandIslandNY   (166 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Grand Island, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Grand Island, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
The Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, on an island in a nearby artificial lake, was designed by Edward Durrell Stone.
More articles from AllRefer Reference on Grand Island
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/GrandIsl.html   (218 words)

  
 A Grand summer vacation awaits
On an island without cars, where horses and bicycles are still the favored modes of transportation.
Where guests enjoy exceptional service and accommodations, and a full breakfast and five-course dinner are included daily.
Readers of Travel + Leisure Family magazine voted Grand Hotel one of the best resorts for families, with plenty of activities for all.
www.grandhotel.com   (158 words)

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