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
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 and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. 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. It can be reached from West Webster Road west of Crooks
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
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 (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
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 457 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
