gemini:
"It appears that Fuller Avenue in Grand Rapids is named after the prominent Fuller family, particularly in connection with Philo C. Fuller (1857-1931).
Here's what the online data indicates:
- Philo C. Fuller (1857-1931): He was a significant figure in Grand Rapids.
- He served as Mayor of Grand Rapids in 1917.
- He was a successful businessman involved in lumber and furniture manufacturing.
- He was a trustee of Butterworth Hospital, which was founded by his father and mother.
- His family had deep roots in the area, with his paternal grandfather (also Philo C. Fuller, 1787-1855) being involved in Michigan politics and railroads before moving back to New York.
- The "Philo C. Fuller House" on North Lafayette Street, built in 1855, became his residence in 1885 through his marriage to Isabelle Gilbert, daughter of a prominent businessman.
While specific documentation directly stating "Fuller Avenue was named on [date] for Philo C. Fuller" is not immediately apparent in the top search results, the prominence of Philo C. Fuller as a former mayor, successful businessman, and a well-established member of a historically significant family in Grand Rapids makes him the most likely namesake for a major avenue in the city. The Fuller Avenue Christian Reformed Church, established in 1925, also bears the name, indicating the established presence and recognition of the "Fuller" name in that part of the city.
In conclusion, it's highly probable that Fuller Avenue is named in honor of Philo C. Fuller (the mayor and businessman), as a representative of the influential Fuller family in Grand Rapids."
