Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The "Queen City"

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023

1. The "Queen City" Marker

Inscription. This horse drawn steam engine was purchased in 1895 by Traverse City, Michigan. A city whose slogan was "Queen City of the North".

It was the city's first steam pumper and was called out possibly 4000 times before being replaced by a gasoline powered truck in 1917.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 42° 44.622′ N, 84° 30.976′ W. Marker is in Lansing, Michigan, in Ingham County. Marker is at the intersection of East Grand River Avenue (Michigan Route 43) and North Francis Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Grand River Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2425 East Grand River Avenue, Lansing MI 48912, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company (a few steps from this marker); Plymouth Congregational Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Michigan National Guard Armory / 119th Field Artillery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lansing Fire Station No. 8 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Church of the Resurrection / Monsignor John A. Gabriels (approx. 0.9 miles away); Union Depot (approx. 1½ miles away); Secchia Stadium (approx. 1½ miles away); College Field (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lansing.

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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023

2. The "Queen City" Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023

3. Pumper

The "Queen City" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023

4. The "Queen City"

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.