Ferndale in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
100 Year Anniversary
1915 - 2015
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 25, 2017
1. 100 Year Anniversary Marker
Inscription.
100 Year Anniversary. This beautiful historic building was constructed and then destroyed by fire in 1914. Known as The Ferndale School, it was re-built in time for the 1915 school year. Eventually known as The Central School, in the 1920's it was remodeled for District Administrative use. In the 1930's, it became the Ferndale library and was later occupied as office space. In 2006, the law firm of Foley and Mansfield extensively renovated the building, exposing beautiful brickwork, wood and other original design, character and workmanship aspects of the building. Foley and Mansfield also expanded the building so that the historic and modern aspects now stand side by side, reflecting the past and present. , , Foley and Mansfield celebrates the building's centennial birthday. , September 3, 2015
This beautiful historic building was constructed and then destroyed by fire in 1914. Known as The Ferndale School, it was re-built in time for the 1915 school year. Eventually known as The Central School, in the 1920's it was remodeled for District Administrative use. In the 1930's, it became the Ferndale library and was later occupied as office space. In 2006, the law firm of Foley & Mansfield extensively renovated the building, exposing beautiful brickwork, wood and other original design, character and workmanship aspects of the building. Foley & Mansfield also expanded the building so that the historic and modern aspects now stand side by side, reflecting the past and present.
Foley & Mansfield celebrates the building's centennial birthday.
September 3, 2015
Erected 2015 by Foley & Mansfield.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 2015.
Location. 42° 27.629′ N, 83° 8′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is on East Nine Mile Road east of Woodward Avenue (State Highway 1), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale MI 48220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Another marker is no longer nearby. Ferndale Central School (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 25, 2017
2. 100 Year Anniversary Marker
Marker is on the wall of the old part of the building, between the two entrances.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 25, 2017
3. Ferndale Historical Society Plaque
This plaque is on the right side of the right doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 477 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
