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

Kraker

215 South River Avenue

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2017

1. Kraker Marker

Inscription. This Academic style building was constructed in 1925 by Henry Kraker, a well known Holland businessman. It was the site of the Kraker Hotel from 1926 until 1936. The interesting brick detailing and use of limestone are typical of this early 20th century American architectural style.

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 1925.

Location. 42° 47.369′ N, 86° 6.532′ W. Marker is in Holland, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of South River Avenue and West 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on South River Avenue. Marker is mounted at eye-level, on the southwest corner of the subject building, facing South River Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 South River Avenue, Holland MI 49423, United States of 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

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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); Tower Clock (about 400 feet away); Holland Post Office (about 400 feet away); Pathfinders Travel (about 400 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Warm Friend (about 600 feet away); Herold & Kremers (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Holland.

Also see . . . Kraker Apartments. Kraker Apartments can house up to 32 students in four six-person apartments and two four-person apartments. A private elevator and two stairwells provide access to the apartments on the second and third floors. The building originally served as the Kraker Hotel from 1926–1936 and later as the Hotel Netherlands. (Submitted on July 20, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Kraker Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 26, 2017

2. Kraker Building

(marker visible at right corner)

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 854 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.