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

Bell Building

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 26, 2015

1. Bell Building Marker

Inscription. In 1915, Samuel Oliver Wylie Bell, at one time Village Trustee, bought out his partner George Daines in the combined furniture store and undertaking establishment and built a two story brick structure. In 1929, the store was remodeled and S.S. Kresge moved in and occupied the space until 1953. Although the building has been considerably altered, it still retains its two bay configuration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 42° 32.83′ N, 83° 12.895′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of North Old Woodward Avenue and Hamilton Road, on the left when traveling north on North Old Woodward Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 183 & 185 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. The Erity-Nixon Building (a few steps from this marker); Huston Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Billy McBride Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quarton Building

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

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Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 26, 2015

2. Bell Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.