Harbor Beach in Huron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Frank Murphy Museum
Harbor Beach, Michigan
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 20, 2022
1. The Frank Murphy Museum Marker
In 1914 Frank Murphy graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and joined his father's law practice until he left to serve in World War I. In 1920 the elder Murphy died and the law office was locked and remain unchanged. Almost all furnishings on display are original.
Mayor of Detroit, Frank Murphy, with his sister and brothers.
President Roosevelt in 1933 appointed Frank Murphy the Governor General of the Philippines. The museum contains an extensive collection of Philippine artifacts.
Frank Murphy was a lifelong bachelor and his sister Marguerite Murphy Tehan served as his hostess for formal occasions. Many of her gowns are on display in the museum.
Erected by Friends of the Murphy Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 43° 50.606′ N, 82° 39.072′ W. Marker is in Harbor Beach, Michigan, in Huron County. Marker is on South Huron Avenue (Michigan Route 25) near State Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 South Huron Avenue, Harbor Beach MI 48441, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Justice Frank Murphy (here, next to this marker); The Harbor Beach Lighthouse Lens
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 20, 2022
2. The Frank Murphy Museum Marker
The museum marker is the one on the right of the three.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 20, 2022
3. The Frank Murphy Museum
This is the first building of the museum tour.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 20, 2022
4. Frank Murphy Museum
This is the second and larger part of the museum. Frank and his family moved into this house next door when he was a youth.
Photographed By Harris & Ewing
5. Frank Murphy
This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 6, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
