Near Northville in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Near this location… The Children's Camp
Maybury Sanatorium 1921-1969
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 5, 2021
1. The Children's Camp Marker
Built to look like a castle and decorated with Mother Goose murals created by the architect's wife, this summer camp served as a preventorium for underprivileged children who had been exposed to tuberculosis and were in very early stages of the disease. The idea was to build strong bodies through exercise, good nutrition, and clean air. Lack of available funds during the early part of the Depression caused the camp to close, and the buildings later housed the biological research laboratories."Pause and reflect. Remember those who lived and worked on this site, long ago razed and returned to nature. Their successes and sacrifices influenced future generations in ways we will never know. Observe the blowing leaves and see the past's children skipping by; hear their laughter in the breeze. As you gaze upon the beauty of this setting, be thankful and never forget those who went before you."
Children's Unit from Robin Norden, whose grandparents met at Maybury Sanatorium
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 5, 2021
2. The Children's Camp Marker near the trailhead.
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Location. 42° 25.679′ N, 83° 31.055′ W. Marker is near Northville, Michigan, in Wayne County. Located near the volleyball court on the historic trail of Maybury State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49601 Eight Mile Rd, Northville MI 48167, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Near this location… The Children's Unit (approx. 0.2 miles away); Near this location… The Sanatorium Entrance (approx. 0.4 miles away); Maybury Sanatorium (approx. 0.4 miles away); Near this location... The Men's Annex (approx. 0.7 miles away); Near this location… The Nurse's Home (approx. ¾ mile away); Near this location… The Inn and Women's Dormitory (approx. 0.8 miles away); Near this location… The Powerhouse (approx. 0.8 miles away); Near this location… The Administration Building (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northville.
More about this marker. This marker is one of a series on the Maybury Sanatorium which operated on the site of the state park from 1921-1969.
Also see . . . Maybury Sanitorium. Excerpt:
There isn't much left of it these days, aside from a couple scraps of rubble here and there in the woods. The beautiful wooded hills have been preserved for public recreation however, and it may be fondly remembered by most Metro-Detroiters as the one and only place that they ever rode a horse.(Submitted on July 21, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 20, 2021
3. Entrance to the Historic Trail at Maybury State Park
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
