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

The National Bank Building

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 26, 2015

1. The National Bank Building Marker

Inscription. In 1919, on the former site of the old National Hotel, George Mitchell and Almeron Whitehead erected this building to house the First National Bank and various shops. Throughout the decades, different banks have occupied this building, including the Birmingham National Bank, Detroit Bank and Trust, and Comerica Bank. The attractive second floor brick facade has not been changed since it was first put in place.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 42° 32.823′ N, 83° 12.864′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of North Old Woodward Avenue and West Maple Road, on the right when traveling north on North Old Woodward Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 162 North Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham MI 48009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ford Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Erity-Nixon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston-Shaw Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Billy McBride Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Huston Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Quarton Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Field Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.

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Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 26, 2015

2. The National Bank Building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.