Clawson in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
East 14 Mile the Clawson Road
Downtown Clawson History Walk
Photographed by Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023
1. East 14 Mile the Clawson Road Marker
The photo at left shows East 14 Mile, or Clawson Road, as it was then known, about 1922. Electrical lines had been strung, including street lights, and wooden sidewalks are visible on the right of the street.
The building in the left foreground is the Lincoln Theatre, Clawson's first movie house, during its construction. The theatre burned in the early 1930s. The next tall brick building is the oldest building still standing downtown. The white frame building across the street is Lawson Lumber. In the distance is The Niles Road, now Main Street.
George Robinson's general store, shown above, stood near this spot in the 1920's and provided a large range of goods for Clawson residents. This store was much needed after the closure of another smaller general store that had stood at the 14 Mile & Main intersection.
At left Mr. Robinson and a customer in the interior of the store in 1920.
History Walk is a joint project of the Clawson Historical Museum and Clawson Main Street DDA
Erected by Clawson Historical Museum and Clawson Main Street DDA.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 42° 32.018′ N, 83°
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Snapshot of Clawson, 1950s (within shouting distance of this marker); Clawson's Oldest Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Clawson State Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); 1 East 14 Mile (within shouting distance of this marker); 20th Century Progress (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Main Street (about 300 feet away); The Interurban 1899-1931 (about 400 feet away); Interurban Railroads in Michigan 1899-1931 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clawson.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023
2. East 14 Mile the Clawson Road Marker
View looking west along 14 Mile Road. The intersection of 14 Mile Road and Main Street is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 653 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
