Wyandotte in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Milkins Jewelers
Wyandotte, Michigan
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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 13, 2021
1. Milkins Jewelers Marker
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. It is on Biddle Avenue near Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
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 (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.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 13, 2021
2. Milkins Jewelers Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 13, 2021
3. Michigan Centennial Retailer Award
The business opened in 1905.
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 279 times since then and 30 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.
