Jackson in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Hurst Professional Building
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2022
1. The Hurst Professional Building Marker
In 1975, when Dennis Hurst was elected the youngest City Commissioner in Jackson history he emphasized his commitment to restore downtown Jackson.
Hurst joined with Mayor Fred Janke and other Commissioners to create the Downtown Development Authority to promote downtown Jackson.
In 1990, Hurst, a trial lawyer, began the restoration of 503 S. Jackson Street, built in 1869 and occupied for years by Dr. Dean Smith, the first of five generations of respected physicians.
As Prosecuting Attorney from 1993 to 1997, Hurst saw his dreams become reality, restoring 503 to its original glory, as a law firm and professional building. Hurst completed the building in 1997, with the assistance of John Visser, master builder, Jim Beck, designer and dozens of local artisans.
The 503 building will stand, for generations, as testimony to the vision and commitment of Dennis Hurst to the history and future of downtown Jackson.
and excellence of John Visser-
-July, 1998-
Erected 1998.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 42° 14.619′ N, 84° 24.513′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Austin Blair (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Deland Point: A Humanitarian Hub (about 700 feet away); St. Mary Star of the Sea Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); This alley is named for Emma Nichols (approx. ¼ mile away); Horace Ismon / Ismon Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2022
2. The Hurst Professional Building
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
