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

Inscription. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Log Schoolhouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodism in Battle Creek

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(about 400 feet away); Erastus Hussey: Stationmaster / "Working for Humanity" (about 400 feet away); Battle Creek City Hall (about 400 feet away); Sojourner Truth Statue (about 400 feet away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (about 600 feet away); Battle Creek Centennial Celebration (about 600 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 Post Office Marker

Battle Creek Post Office designed by Albert Kahn. image. Click for full size.

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 191 times since then and 16 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.