Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Nelson Drug Store
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
1. Nelson Drug Store Marker
Established by Arthur Morrish in 1901 as a drug store, then sold to Gutteridge Brothers in 1915
Nelson Drug Store was established in 1918 and continued until 2010
Diana's Delight moved from across the street and opened in the east half of the building in 2010
Tap Room 32 later opened in the west half. It was previously a dime store operating under the names of F.R. Woodworth, Rodericks, Shoemaker's, and Denholm's
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 1901.
Location. 45° 1.646′ N, 84° 40.53′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. Marker is on West Main Street (Michigan Route 32) near North Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 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. A.B.C. Comstock Hardware (a few steps from this marker); Kramer's Busy Big Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Memorial
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
2. Nelson Drug Store Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
3. Nelson Drug Store Marker
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 70 times since then and 21 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.
