Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Battle Creek Post Office
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
1. Battle Creek Post Office Marker
The second Battle Creek Post Office, one of Albert Kahn’s earliest commissions, opened in 1907. He designed the structure with reinforced concrete supports, an innovation he later used in his internationally renowned factory designs. The building’s stone trim and repeating arches exemplify Second Renaissance Revival architecture. The post office became the Calhoun County Hall of Justice in 1978. The structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.Erected 1989 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number S0405.)
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 1907.
Location. 42° 19.049′ N, 85° 10.801′ W. Marker is in Battle Creek, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Division Street North and Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Division Street North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 Michigan Ave, Battle Creek MI 49017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
2. Battle Creek Post Office Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
3. Battle Creek Post Office designed by Albert Kahn.
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 139 times since then and 34 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.
