Milford in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Milford's Water Works Building
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
1. Milford's Water Works Building Marker
Preserved here is the name stone from Milford's Water Works Building. The building stood near this site from 1895 until 1996. Here at the Water Works was a coal-fired boiler and steam-driven pumps that provided Milford its first pressurized water for fire hydrants and for homes and businesses within the village. The building also served Milford as its water department, fire station, jail, dog pound, and public service garage.
Erected 1998 by Milford Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 42° 35.298′ N, 83° 36.038′ W. Marker is in Milford, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Canal Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Marker near the east entrance to Central Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milford MI 48381, 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 within walking distance of this marker: Arthur's Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wells Brothers Foundry (about 500 feet away); Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station (about 600 feet away); A Ford Village Industry
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
2. Milford Water Works Building Name Stone
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
3. Milford's Water Works Building Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
4. Central Park Sign
The Central Park sign is about 100 feet south of the Water Works Building marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 21, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
