Royal Oak in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Union School Bell

Photographed By Joel Seewald, December 27, 2022

1. Union School Bell Marker

Inscription.
The student population in Royal Oak's district schools had increased to one-hundred fifty pupils which necessitated the building of a larger school.

In September, 1902, the new school was opened for session. It was named Union School because it housed all grades from elementary to high school. It was located on the southeast corner of Washington and Lincoln streets where a parking structure now stands.

In 1910, the school was enlarged. It was constructed of red brick and was two stories in height. The first and second floors contained nine rooms. The three rooms on the upper floor were devoted to the eight grade through high school.

The bell also served Washington Elementary when it replaced the Union School in 1924. Washington Elementary was closed and demolished in 1975.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1902.

Location. 42° 30.652′ N, 83° 9.674′ W. Marker is in Royal Oak, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker can be reached from West Webster Road west of Crooks Road. Marker is behind the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1411 West Webster Road, Royal Oak MI 48073, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hedge's Wigwam (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Firman W. Clawson Homestead Site

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saginaw Trail / John Almon Starr House (approx. half a mile away); Roseland Park Mausoleum (approx. 0.9 miles away); Orson Starr Home (approx. 0.9 miles away); American Legion Post 374 Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Royal Oak Township Cemetery / Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Royal Oak.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, December 27, 2022

2. Union School Bell Marker

The building in the background is the First Congregational Church of Royal Oak.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.