New Baltimore in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Nicholas Koenig
1894-1980
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 11, 2020
1. Nicholas Koenig Marker
Inscription.
Nicholas Koenig. The City of New Baltimore is greatly indebted to Nick Koenig and family of Lakeside Gardens. Nick always led the way to community betterment and civic pride. He was recognized as the city's "Good-Will Ambassador, as he cheerfully gave of his time, self and beautiful flowers. In honor of his outstanding work with these exotic specimens of dahlia horticulture, Nick, in 1938, was named the "Dahlia King of America". This title was continuously echoed and our city was designated the "world capital of the glorious dahlia". , , Nick's memory lives on as his family keeps his legacy alive with the cultivation of this radiant garden.
The City of New Baltimore is greatly indebted to Nick Koenig and family of Lakeside Gardens. Nick always led the way to community betterment and civic pride. He was recognized as the city's "Good-Will Ambassador, as he cheerfully gave of his time, self and beautiful flowers. In honor of his outstanding work with these exotic specimens of dahlia horticulture, Nick, in 1938, was named the "Dahlia King of America". This title was continuously echoed and our city was designated the "world capital of the glorious dahlia".
Nick's memory lives on as his family keeps his legacy alive with the cultivation of this radiant garden.
Erected 2003.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 42° 40.727′ N, 82° 44.041′ W. Marker is in New Baltimore, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is at the intersection of East Front Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on East Front Street. Marker is in Walter & Mary Burke Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36300 East Front Street, New Baltimore MI 48047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
"Two common men who dedicated their lives for the betterment of our community"
Mayor Herman F. Staffhorst Sr.
1969-1978
Bayrama President Prescott J. Francisco
1967-1983
Dedicated October 1, 1989
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
