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
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 and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest and on
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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); Claude Shannon, Sr. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sugar Bowl (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord, Michigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaylord.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
2. A.B.C. Comstock Hardware Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
3. A.B.C. Comstock Hardware Building
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 5, 2024
4. A.B.C. Comstock Hardware Building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4. submitted on July 11, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
