Joliet in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Businesses on Bluff Street
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020
1. Businesses on Bluff Street Marker
From the 1860's into the 1900's the Herschberger families made carriages and wagons at this site. To the north there were many small shops; Sebastian Stephen made boots, Fred Beuttenmuller made guns, John Gersh had a meatmarket and Frank Kramer ran a saloon. Across Bluff St. for nearly a century, Frederick Alfrick and his descendants were blacksmiths. As the horse population decreased they turned to welding.Erected by Will-Joliet Bicentennial Park, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 31.628′ N, 88° 5.233′ W. Marker is in Joliet, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is on North Bluff Street north of West Jefferson Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 N Bluff Street, Joliet IL 60435, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joliet Stagecoach Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Sauk Indian Trail (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020
2. Businesses on Bluff Street Marker
Marker is under some trees. Looking north in the park.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
