Boyne City in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kaden's Store
Established 1903
— Boyne City's Historical Past —
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 5, 2023
1. Kaden's Store Marker
Frank Kaden, one of Boyne's Pioneer merchants was born in 1862 and first came to this area in 1876 from Philadelphia. After operating a business in Boyne Falls for several years and spending some time in California, he returned to Boyne City and in 1903 decided to build a store.
Purchasing a lot for $1,000 he constructed the first brick building on Water Street. Wanting an impressive date on which to open his store, he picked February 22. Washington's Birthday, as a symbol of his belief in the idealism of American life.
On the left side of this building he stocked groceries, and on the right side he carried thread and bolts of muslin. The store was heated with two large wood stoves and lighted by kerosene lamps. In 1906 a furnace was installed and in 1908 it was wired for electricity.
In 1041, Frank sold the store to his daughter. Florida and her husband Ira Bowman. In 1947, the Bowmans converted the grocery and dry goods store to a men's and women's clothing enterprise and family shoe store.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1903.
Location. 45° 12.824′ N, 85° 0.821′ W. Marker is in Boyne City, Michigan, in Charlevoix County. Marker is on Water Street east of South Lake
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Medicine Shop (here, next to this marker); Bergy Bros. (within shouting distance of this marker); The United States Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Boyne Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Dosie Clothing Furnishings & Shoes (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); La Chapelle Sisters (within shouting distance of this marker); The Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boyne City.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 5, 2023
2. Kaden's Store Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
