Downtown in Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Paul Steketee & Sons
Michigan Centennial Business
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 3, 2021
1. Paul Steketee & Sons Marker
This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
In Recognition of
Paul Steketee & Sons
Founded in 1862
For more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for contribution to the
economic growth and vitality
of our state.
Erected by Historical Society of Michigan.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Historical Society of Michigan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 42° 57.881′ N, 85° 40.175′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Monroe Center Street Northwest and Ottawa Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Monroe Center Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 86 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids MI 49503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Rev. Fr. Frederick Baraga (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Parks / Maya Lin (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of Grand Army of Republic (about 700 feet away); Kent County Civil War Monument & Fountain (about 700 feet away); Monument Park (about 700 feet away); The Commandery Of The State Of Michigan (about 700 feet away); Civil War Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Fountain Street Baptist Church / Fountain Street Church (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.
Also see . . . Steketee's. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 16, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 3, 2021
2. Paul Steketee & Sons Marker
The marker is to the left in this view.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 5, 2024
3. Paul Steketee & Sons Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on July 31, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
