Elk's Club
The area immediately east of this lot was the site of Petoskey's first hotel, built by Dr. William Little and his brother Robert. It was first called the Rose House. Later the original rude little building was replaced by a three-story wooden structure complete with second and third-floor wrap-around balconies. By then it had been re-named "The Occidental."
After the turn of the century the wooden building was replaced by a three-story red brick building which was later purchased by the Petoskey Elk's Club. The Elks operated a bar and restaurant business as well as providing meeting space for various community groups and activities.
In the early 1980s the building was closed and it was demolished in 1985.
Photo courtesy of Little Traverse Historical Society
Erected by the City of Petoskey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location. 45° 22.548′ N, 84° 57.216′ W. Marker is in Petoskey, Michigan, in Emmet County. Marker is at the intersection of Bay Street and Lewis Street, on the right when traveling east on Bay Street. Marker is on the Elk's Lot city
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Perry Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Perry Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Elk's Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Park Garden Cafe (about 400 feet away); Hotel Perry (about 400 feet away); The Annex (about 400 feet away); Ernest Miller Hemingway (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petoskey.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
