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

Inscription. Michigan Centennial Business
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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kent County Civil War Monument & Fountain (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fountain Street Baptist Church / Fountain Street Church (about 800 feet away); Helen J. Claytor (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Roger B. Chaffee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Courthouse Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grand Rapids Veterans Memorial and Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grand Rapids Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); First (Park) Congregational Church (approx. 0.2 miles 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

Marker is to the left

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.