Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kramer's Busy Big Store
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
1. Kramer's Busy Big Store Marker
Frank Kramer built this building in 1883 and purchased the store to the west so he could relocate his business, Kramer's Busy Big Store
In 1900 an addition to the east was completed and all three storefronts were veneered with brick
Claimed to be the "Largest Department Store" between Bay City and Mackinaw at that time
The building was later divided into three businesses: this center portion was the A&P Grocery Store, later Glasser Drugs and since 1993, the Alpine Chocolat Haus.
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 1883.
Location. 45° 1.65′ N, 84° 40.563′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. Marker is on West Main Street near North Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord, Michigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County Veterans Memorial
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
2. Kramer's Busy Big Store Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
3. Alpine Chocolate Haus
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 80 times since then and 11 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.
