Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

A.B.C. Comstock Hardware

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

1. A.B.C. Comstock Hardware Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1878 as A.B.C. Comstock Hardware

John M. Brodie took over store operations from 1906 to 1939

Audrain Hardware from 1939 through 1999. Owner Robert Audrain closed the hardware for two years during WWII to serve in the military.
The dental practice of Dr. Saunders was located on the upper level

One of the first downtown buildings to convert to the alpine architecture in 1964

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 1878.

Location. 45° 1.651′ N, 84° 40.542′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Michigan Route 32) and North Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 148 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 (a few steps from this marker); Kramer's Busy Big Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County Veterans Memorial

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

2. A.B.C. Comstock Hardware Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord, Michigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Elk, Oil and the Environment (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Rivers Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaylord.

A.B.C. Comstock Hardware Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

3. A.B.C. Comstock Hardware Building

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 35 times since then. 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.