Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Kern Clock
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 18, 2022
1. The Kern Clock Marker
"I'll meet you under the Kern Clock" was a common Detroit expression for almost a century. The Kern Clock was originally located on Kern's Department Store at the corner of Gratiot and Woodward.
In recognition of the importance of this historic Detroit landmark, Compuware Corporation has restored the clock to the proximity of its original location.
Erected 2003 by Compuware Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks.
Location. 42° 20.003′ N, 83° 2.884′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of Woodward Avenue (Michigan Route 1) and Gratiot Avenue on Woodward Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1040 Woodward Avenue, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kresge Korner (within shouting distance of this marker); Detroit's Underground Railway Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Finney Barn (about 400 feet away); Parker's Alley (about 400 feet away); Statue of Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away); The First Capitol Building in Michigan
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Also see . . . Kern's. Excerpt:
The clock which graced the main entrance was a long-time meeting place for Detroiters, with the phrase "I'll meet you under the clock at Kern's" a common reminder. When the structure was demolished, the clock was placed into storage. It was reinstalled near its original location in the late 1970s. It was removed and refurbished to allow for construction of the Compuware Building and installed again in 2008 at the corner of Woodward and Gratiot Avenues(Submitted on November 27, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Additional keywords. Horology
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 18, 2022
2. The Kern Clock Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, October 18, 2022
3. The Kern Clock
Photographed By US Farm Security Administration-Office of War Information (via Wikimedia Commons), July 1942
4. The Kern Clock Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
