Boyne City in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Odd Fellows Hall
Established 1906
— Boyne City's Historical Past —
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 5, 2023
1. The Odd Fellows Hall Marker
The International Order of Odd Fellows built this grand hall in 1906. It was constructed by J.I. Gee and was Boyne's first poured concrete building. The walls are sixteen inches thick and reinforced with rock and railroad ties.
The I.O.O.F's three chain link motif near the top of the building represents friendship, love and trust.
Over the years, many businesses occupied the ground floor including Gardener's, the Post Office, The Citizen, Thompkin's Chicken Hatchery and Dell's Hairdressers to name a few.
The second story rooms were used for the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge meetings, family entertainment and pot luck dinners. Often, Friday nights featured big game suppers and a round of boxing. The third floor of the building is actually a balcony which looks down onto the second floor. During the early 1900's, Harry Houdini frequently visited Boyne City to perform his magic shows here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 45° 12.81′ N, 85° 0.766′ W. Marker is in Boyne City, Michigan, in Charlevoix County. Marker is on Water Street east of Park Street, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Chapelle Sisters (within shouting distance of this marker); The United States Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bergy Bros. (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaden's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Medicine Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); S. Dosie Clothing Furnishings & Shoes (about 400 feet away); The New Boyne Hotel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boyne City.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 5, 2023
2. The Odd Fellows Hall 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 168 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
