Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Brown Hall

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023

1. Brown Hall Marker

Inscription. This building, formerly headquarters of Fort Brady, is named Brown Hall in honor of Edward J. Brown. At the time of his retirement in August, 1971, Mr. Brown compiled the longest service on what is now this campus. He started with the Post Engineer, U.S. Army, in 1941, and transferred to the Federal Works Agency when the Army abandoned Fort Brady in 1945. He joined the college staff on September 1, 1946, and served continuously until his retirement as the college's plumber.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1971.

Location. 46° 29.605′ N, 84° 21.575′ W. Marker is in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in Chippewa County. Marker is at the intersection of Ryan Avenue and College Drive, on the left when traveling north on Ryan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 West Easterday Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie MI 49783, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Fort Brady (here, next to this marker); Chippewa Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); East Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Laker Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huron Hall (about 400 feet away); Ryan Hall (about 500 feet

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away); Ontario Hall (about 500 feet away); Easterday Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sault Ste. Marie.

Also see . . . History of Fort Brady. Excerpt:

Brown Hall was built in early 1900s to house officers and to be the site of the post headquarters. It was first used by Lake State as the counseling center. Once the counseling center moved to South Hall, Brown Hall became the site for Lake State’s Fine Arts Academy, with staff offices, studios, and music practice rooms.

(Submitted on January 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023

2. Brown Hall Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 3, 2023

3. Brown Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.