Milford in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station

Restoration

— 2001-2007 —

Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018

1. Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station Marker

Inscription.
The Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station was designed by renowned architect Albert Kahn and built by Henry Ford in 1939. Over time the station became known as "The Ford Powerhouse." Decommissioned in 1953 and in declining condition, the iconic art deco structure was restored in 2001 with a grant acquired by the Milford Historical Society from the Michigan Department of Transportation, seeded with funds from the Milford Downtown Development Authority & the Village of Milford.

[The text is followed by a list consisting of the project manager, Restoration Committee Co-chairs & Grant-writers, partners, and donors.]

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 42° 35.352′ N, 83° 36.155′ W. Marker is in Milford, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is on West Liberty Street, 0.1 miles east of Cabinet Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milford MI 48381, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Ford Village Industry (a few steps from this marker); Phelps Saw Mill and Distillery (a few steps from this marker); Milford's Water Works Building

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Motley Lights (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arthur's Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wells Brothers Foundry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milford Rural Agricultural School (approx. ¼ mile away); Wood-Hubbell House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.

Also see . . . Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station. Website devoted to the restoration of the hydroelectric station as well as to the history of both the hydroelectric station and carburetor factory in Milford. (Submitted on October 24, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018

2. Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station and Marker

The marker is to the left of the door.

Building Restoration Award image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018

3. Building Restoration Award

This plaque, presented by the Milford Historical Society in 2006, is to the right of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.