Wyandotte in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Milkins Jewelers

Wyandotte, Michigan

— The Museum in the Streets —

Milkins Jewelers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 13, 2021

1. Milkins Jewelers Marker

Inscription.

In 1905, with only $85.00 in capital, 20-year-old Archibald Burdett Milkins opened a jewelry store on Biddle Avenue, just south of Eureka. In 1914, the store relocated to the Marx Theater building, a block north. Finally, in 1919, the business moved to this location, 3160 Biddle Avenue.

Recognized as a Centennial Retail Jeweler, the business continues into its fourth generation. There were major renovations to this building in 1927 and 1956.

This photograph shows A. B. Milkins and wife Mary at the original location.

The smaller photograph from 1910 shows Dwight Baxter driving his automobile through a flooded portion of Biddle Avenue. The original Milkins storefront is visible in the background.

Erected by The Wyandotte Historical Society. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 42° 12.084′ N, 83° 9.012′ W. Marker is in Wyandotte, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is on Biddle Avenue near Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3160 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte MI 48192, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marx Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Neisner's Dime Store

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Nine Lives of 3225 Biddle Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Biddle North of Eureka (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Triangular Corner (about 400 feet away); Melody Brothers Building (about 500 feet away); Wyandott Totem Pole (about 600 feet away); First Fire Station (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wyandotte.

More about this marker. This is the 8th marker in a series of 16 on the historical walking tour of Wyandotte.

Also see . . . Milkins Jewelers. (Submitted on January 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 13, 2021

2. Milkins Jewelers Marker

Michigan Centennial Retailer Award image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 13, 2021

3. Michigan Centennial Retailer Award

The business opened in 1905.

The Museum in the Streets Walking Tour Panel image. Click for full size.

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 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 21 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.