Charlevoix in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
103 Main Street (now Park Avenue)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 4, 2023
1. 103 Main Street (now Park Avenue) Marker
This was the address of Amos Fox from the late Eighteen Seventies until the late Eighteen Nineties. Mr. Fox was a pioneer business man of Charlevoix. He and his partner, Hiram Rose, built the wooden dock that ships on Lake Michigan used before a channel was opened to Round Lake.
In 1908, the property was acquired by the U. S. government. It was used as the residence of the Lighthouse Keeper. The first being Eugene Ripley. He was in charge of the light until his retirement in 1925.
Dr. and Mrs. Hoffman purchased the residence in ... building then lacking its victorian tower and trim was removed in 1984 to clear the land for the park.
The City of Charlevoix gratefully acknowledges the contribution from Dr. Walter F. and Elizabeth B. Hoffman to the citizens of the City of Charlevoix through their donation of land and financial support for the improvements of Hoffman Park. This generous act will preserve this scenic historic site for generations of City residents and visitors.
Erected by Charlevoix City Council and Charlevoix Downtown Development Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 45° 19.096′ N, 85° 15.574′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fishing and Lumbering - Round Lake, North Shore / Bridge Park and Bridge Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lower Channel Bridges (about 300 feet away); The First Congregational Church (about 400 feet away); The Harsha House Museum (about 600 feet away); Wharfside Building and Park Acquisition (about 800 feet away); Still On Patrol (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benjamin S. Gill, EMC USN (approx. 0.2 miles away); USS Escolar (SS 294) Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlevoix.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 4, 2023
2. 103 Main Street (now Park Avenue) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
