Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grand Army of the Republic Building
Photographed By Al Barrera
1. Grand Army of the Republic Building Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list.
Location. 42° 20.101′ N, 83° 3.298′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Cass Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Grand River Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 Grand River Avenue, Dearborn MI 48126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of Ford Automobile (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women's City Club of Detroit (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edison Memorial Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hazen S. Pingree (approx. ¼ mile away); Theater District (approx. ¼ mile away); David Whitney Building (approx. ¼ mile away); William Cotter Maybury (approx. ¼ mile away); Central United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.
Also see . . .
1. The GAR Building in Detriot. A bit of history behind the GAR Building. (Submitted on December 7, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
this page online
2. Grand Army of the Republic Building. Wikipedia article. The building was the target of recent preservation discussions. (Submitted on December 7, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Al Barrera
2. Grand Army of the Republic Building
Photographed By Al Barrera
3. Grand Army of the Republic Building
Photographed By Al Barrera
4. Grand Army of the Republic Building Marker
The meeting hall.
The Acmegraph Co., circa 1910
5. G.A.R. Building, Detroit, Mich.
Photographed By Al Barrera
6. Grand Army of the Republic Building Marker
Inside of the great room.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2008, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,782 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2008, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. 4. submitted on January 22, 2010, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. 5. submitted on November 13, 2014. 6. submitted on January 22, 2010, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
