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

Clawson's Oldest Commercial Building

Downtown Clawson History Walk

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023

1. Clawson's Oldest Commercial Building Marker

Inscription.
Built about 1915, the building first housed Clawson's grocery store. The grocery, along with Robinson's General Store further east on the street, helped provide the daily needs for Clawson residents. Above is the building as it appeared in 1927,

Later, beginning in the 1930's and into the 1950's, the building housed Pratt's Feeds which carried a variety of feeds and products for livestock, poultry and pets. Above left is the interior of the feed store in the 1950's. The resident cat poses in the foreground and a sign on the front window advertises fresh horse meat for sale.

Below right shows Greg's Dairy Bar in 1959, in a newer building adjacent to the Levy Building.

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 1915.

Location. 42° 31.999′ N, 83° 8.732′ W. Marker is in Clawson, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is on 14 Mile Road east of Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 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

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of this marker. Clawson State Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); East 14 Mile — the Clawson Road (within shouting distance of this marker); South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Snapshot of Clawson, 1950s (within shouting distance of this marker); 1 East 14 Mile (within shouting distance of this marker); Snapshot of Clawson, 1920s (within shouting distance of this marker); Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 20th Century Progress (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clawson.

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Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023

2. Clawson's Oldest Commercial Building and Marker

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 128 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.