Portage in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hayloft Theatre

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 12, 2022

1. Hayloft Theatre Marker

Inscription. The Hayloft Theatre Barn was constructed in 1902. From 1919 into the 1940s, the barn was part of a working farm owned by the Solomon Schiedel Family. The barn was purchased in the 1940s and developed into the Hayloft Theatre by Mary and Vern Meyers. The theatre closed in 1952. In 1992, the Hayloft Theatre was relocated from its original site on East Milham Avenue to the Celery Flats Historical Area premiering the first new performance in forty years on August 6. The Hayloft Theatre is owned and operated by the City of Portage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1902.

Location. 42° 12.547′ N, 85° 35.121′ W. Marker is in Portage, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. Marker is on Garden Lane near Kingston Drive, on the left when traveling west. The theatre is part of the Celery Flats Historical Area in Portage Creek Bicentennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7328 Garden Lane, Portage MI 49002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Portage District No. 8 School (within shouting distance of this marker); District No. 8 Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Portage Grain Elevator / Feed Mill (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Stuart Manor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gregory B. Jarvis and Roger B. Chaffee Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); For A Pal (approx. 2.1 miles away); Indian Fields (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portage.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 12, 2022

2. Hayloft Theatre Marker

Hayloft Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 12, 2022

3. Hayloft Theatre

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 12, 2022

4. Hayloft Theatre

Hayloft Theatre is part of the Celery Flats Historical Area.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 13, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.