Clawson in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Snapshot of Clawson, 1950s

Downtown Clawson History Walk

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023

1. Snapshot of Clawson, 1950s Marker

Inscription.
Clawson experienced dramatic growth in the decade after World War II, with many new housing developments, a modern shopping center on the edge of town and a new high school.

Top left, Lipson's supermarket on the north side of East 14 Mile.

Above, Lawson's Lumber was located at 31 E 14 Mile from 1922 until 1977. The building has been demolished.

At left, city business owners gather to clean the city streets, 1958.

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 this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 42° 32.002′ N, 83° 8.69′ W. Marker is in Clawson, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of 14 Mile Road and Church Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 14 Mile Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 East 14 Mile Road, Clawson MI 48017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. East 14 Mile — the Clawson Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Clawson's Oldest Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Clawson State Savings Bank

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Main Street (about 300 feet away); 1 East 14 Mile (about 400 feet away); 20th Century Progress (about 400 feet away); Snapshot of Clawson, 1920s (about 400 feet away); Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clawson.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023

2. Snapshot of Clawson, 1950s Marker

View looking west along East 14 Mile Road with the intersection of 14 Mile Road and Main Street 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 158 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.