Warren in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

5520 Chicago Road

Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 15, 2020

1. 5520 Chicago Road Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1927 as the home of Warren Chevrolet Sales, owned and operated by Edward E. Schmidt. Along with automobiles he also sold accessories, tires and gasoline. Born in Clinton Township in 1894, Mr. Schmidt moved to Warren in 1922 and served as a councilman for the Village of Warren in the mid-1920's. After the auto dealersip moved to Mound Rd., this building housed a grinding wheel factory, the Warren Equipment Depot, and, for over 30 years, Friends Ceramics. In 2004, the property was purchased and renovated for Coliant Corporation, purveyor of comfort and safety products for motorcycle enthusiasts.

Erected by Warren Village Historic District Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 42° 31.627′ N, 83° 3.078′ W. Marker is in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is on Chicago Road east of Lexington Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5520 Chicago Road, Warren MI 48092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Reddick House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Joiner House 1895 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Warren

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(about 500 feet away); The Wilson-Bosh Home (about 600 feet away); Village of Warren (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Hoard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Red Run Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Red Run Creek (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 15, 2020

2. 5520 Chicago Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.