Warren in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Base Line Feed Store
ca: 1877
The Abstract Deed for this property dates back to 1833 and the current building was constructed about 1877. Joseph Verheye bought the building in 1939 and started the "Base Line Feed Store" with ONE bag of corn.
Verheye introduced the first Purina Pigeon Chow to the State of Michigan in 1943.
The building is still in operation by the family.
Erected 1997 by Warren Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 42° 27.068′ N, 83° 1.532′ W. Marker is in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is at the intersection of Van Dyke (State Highway 53) and Fisher Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Van Dyke. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21015 Van Dyke, Warren MI 48091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Henkel Woods / Toepfer Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Arsenal Acres (approx. 1.7 miles away); Fitzgerald USO Building (approx. 2 miles away); Saint Clement Catholic Parish (approx. 2 miles away); St. Clement Cemetery (approx. 2.1 miles away); VFW Post 6756 Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Behrns-Qualmann Farmhouse (approx. 2.2 miles away); The John Theisen House (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2017. This page has been viewed 603 times since then and 250 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.