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Pontiac in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Pontiac Public Library

Michigan Centennial Institution

 
 
Pontiac Public Library Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
1. Pontiac Public Library Marker
Inscription.
This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
In Recognition Of
Pontiac
Public Library
Founded in 1882
For more than 100 years of
Providing continuous service
to the people of Michigan
And for contributing to the
Growth and vitality
Of our state

 
Erected by Historical Society of Michigan.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicCharity & Public WorkEducation. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Historical Society of Michigan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
 
Location. 42° 38.221′ N, 83° 17.332′ W. Marker is in Pontiac, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is at the intersection of East Pike Street and Woodward Avenue, on the left when traveling west on East Pike Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 East Pike Street, Pontiac MI 48342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western
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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: Oak Hill Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Pontiac Thrived (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontiac Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Parades and People-Watching (about 800 feet away); From Trail To Pavement (about 800 feet away); Outstanding Architecture (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pontiac's Coach Builders (approx. 0.2 miles away); Molten Metal (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontiac.
 
Pontiac Public Library Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
2. Pontiac Public Library Marker
Pontiac Public Library image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
3. Pontiac Public Library
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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