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

Police Station

Wyandotte, Michigan

— The Museum in the Streets —

Police Station Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Police Station Marker

Inscription.

From 1871 to 1922, this stretch of land along the Detroit River was the site of a major shipbuilding industry. In 1918, when ship construction increased during World War I, the Detroit Shipbuilding Co. built this structure to house its offices.

After the war, the shipyards closed. The building was purchased by the City of Wyandotte and served as the Police Station and Municipal Court from 1921 to 1959.

This photo from the early 1920's shows a police ambulance and two patrolmen on Indian motorcycles.

Since 1959, these offices have provided space for lawyers, health care providers and various businesses.

The jail cells remain in the basement as a concrete reminder of bygone days.

Erected by The Wyandotte Historical Society. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 42° 11.866′ N, 83° 9.088′ W. Marker is in Wyandotte, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Biddle Avenue and Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on Biddle Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3509 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. Shipbuilding (a few steps from this marker);

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Wyandott Totem Pole (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Wyandot Indians (approx. 0.2 miles away); Biddle North of Eureka (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Nine Lives of 3225 Biddle Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marx Opera House (approx. ¼ mile away); Milkins Jewelers (approx. ¼ mile away); Neisner's Dime Store (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wyandotte.

More about this marker. This is the 12th marker in a series of 16 on the historical walking tour of Wyandotte.

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

2. Police Station Marker

The marker is on the left.

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

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, November 10, 2021

3. The Museum in the Streets Walking Tour Panel

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.