Downtown in Holland in Ottawa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Tower Clock

190 South River Avenue

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2017

1. Tower Clock Marker

Inscription. Originally the Holland City State Bank this Victorian Romanesque structure was built in 1892, under the leadership of J. Van Putten, bank president. The arcaded block was an architectural form often used to anchor business districts of the late 1800s. Made of locally quarried Waverly Stone, the building, including its clock, was thoroughly renovated in the mid-1980s and continues to be a focal point of 8th Street.

Erected by Holland Michigan Sesquicentennial.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 42° 47.425′ N, 86° 6.552′ W. Marker is in Holland, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of South River Avenue and West 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on South River Avenue. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the southeast corner of the subject building, near the northwest corner of the intersection, facing South River Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 190 South River Avenue, Holland MI 49423, United States of

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America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan,

specifically in Greater Grand Rapids,

and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. 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: Fris’ (within shouting distance of this marker); 8th Street Grille (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kraker (about 400 feet away); Pathfinders Travel (about 400 feet away); Warm Friend (about 600 feet away); Herold & Kremers (about 700 feet away); Holland Post Office (about 700 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Holland.

Regarding Tower Clock. In 1986 Edgar and Elsa Prince bought and started restoration on the building in 1987. Windows, architectural elements were replaced, and the clock faces were restored. The building is now a home goods business on the

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2017

2. Tower Clock Marker

bottom with offices on the top.

Wood and Stained Glass Transom (<i>over front entrance</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2017

3. Wood and Stained Glass Transom (over front entrance)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,260 times since then and 125 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on July 23, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.