Imlay City in Lapeer County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Yerex Building - 1882
234 East Third Street
— Imlay City History —
Dr. Yerex came to this area about 1860 and for a time was employed by his uncle, James Harrington, who kept the Imlay Hotel on South Blacks Corners Road. After attending the Medical University of Toronto and Bellevue Hospital in New York City he came back to the area and practiced medicine. He moved to the village some time around 1877. He had large land holdings and farms in Goodland and Imlay townships.
In earlier years Dr. Yerex allowed a portion of the building to be used by the Ladies Library Association for ice cream and cake fundraisers.
In 1896, Mrs. F. Korst managed a restaurant in this building. In 1911 the building was used as the Star Restaurant, with the proprietor being S. C. Titus. For many years it was Ray's Bar, and most recently the Front Row Tavern.
In January of 2007 the building suffered a fire which damaged mostly the second floor. It was renovated the next year.
Erected by Imlay City Downtown Development Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 43° 1.447′ N, 83° 4.498′ W. Marker is in Imlay City, Michigan, in Lapeer County. Marker is on East 3rd Street west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 East 3rd Street, Imlay City MI 48444, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Imlay City Mural — Charles Palmer (within shouting distance of this marker); Imlay Township Hall Library - 1951 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosie the Riveter Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Trunk Railroad Depot / Imlay City (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Trunk Depot - 1927 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ornamental Iron Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Imlay City Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grettenberger Field (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Imlay City.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.