Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Farrar Block
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
1. Farrar Block Marker
The Farrar Block on this corner was built in 1904 by local attorney and real estate developer O. W. Farrar
Gaylord Hardware and George Butcher's grocery occupied the street level store fronts
The second floor was the Masonic Lodge
A major fire occurred in 1915
Schreur Chevrolet, later Jim Wernig Chevrolet were located here, followed later by the Gaylord Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau.
Erected by Rotary Club of Gaylord.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 45° 1.638′ N, 84° 40.44′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Michigan Route 32) and South Center Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 West Main Street, Gaylord MI 49735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nelson Drug Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A.B.C. Comstock Hardware (about 400 feet away); Purple Heart Memorial (about 500 feet away); Otsego County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Gaylord Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Memorial
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
2. Farrar Block Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
3. Farrar Block
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
