Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Battle Creek City Hall

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

1. Battle Creek City Hall Marker

Inscription. Ernest W. Arnold designed this Beaux-Arts Classical-style city hall “to harmonize with the post office” located directly across Division Street. It was built in 1914 by Seirn B. Cole Construction at a cost of $305,000. The building’s interior is embellished with marbleized columns and trim and cherry millwork. Two stained glass windows, one of which depicts the original city seal, highlight the stairwells. The city hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Erected 1989 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1103.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 42° 18.992′ N, 85° 10.736′ W. Marker is in Battle Creek, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It can be reached from Division Street North near Hamblin Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located near the City Hall parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 N Division St, Battle Creek MI 49014, United

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States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan.

It is also in the American 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: Battle Creek Centennial Celebration (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodism in Battle Creek (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sojourner Truth Statue (about 300 feet away); Mary S. Coleman Court (about 400 feet away); C. W. Post / C.W. Post Monument (about 400 feet away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (about 400 feet away); Battle Creek Post Office (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle Creek.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

2. Battle Creek City Hall Marker

Battle Creek City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

3. Battle Creek City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.