Wyandotte in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Eureka Iron Works & Wyandotte Savings Bank
Wyandotte, Michigan
— The Museum in the Streets —
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, November 10, 2021
1. Eureka Iron Works & Wyandotte Savings Bank Marker
When Eber Ward planned for the creation of his Eureka Iron Works on this site in 1854, he also planned for the creation of the village of Wyandotte.
This building, at the southeast corner of Biddle and Elm, was built in 1860 to serve as the offices of a sprawling industrial complex of blast furnaces and rolling mills, which can be seen in the sketch. This is the oldest commercial building in Wyandotte.
In 1871, John S. Van Alstyne helped found the Wyandotte Savings Bank. The bank occupied the north side of the building. It successfully served the community through many hard times, until it was bought out in 1989.
The smaller photograph shows this building in its capacity as bank headquarters. Mr. Van Alstyne is pictured on the left.
The Wyandotte Public Library was located in the building in the 1880's. The third floor had space for plays and high school graduation ceremonies. That level was removed in 1954.
Erected by The Wyandotte Historical Society. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 42° 12.188′ N, 83° 8.95′ W. Marker is in Wyandotte, Michigan, in Wayne County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kelly's First Tilting Bessemer Steel Converter (here, next to this marker); First Fire Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Melody Brothers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Triangular Corner (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); R. P. McMurphy's (about 400 feet away); America's First Bessemer Steel Mill (about 400 feet away); Hotel Arlington (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wyandotte.
More about this marker. This is the 16th marker in a series of 16 on the historical walking tour of Wyandotte.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, November 10, 2021
2. Eureka Iron Works & Wyandotte Savings Bank Marker
The marker is on the lower left of the building.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, November 10, 2021
3. Brickwork showing Wyandotte Savings Bank Lettering
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, November 10, 2021
4. The Museum in the Streets Walking Tour Panel
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
