Clawson in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Transportation
Downtown Clawson History Walk
Mass transit was abundant in Clawson from the 1920's and into the 1940's. Bus lines and taxis, known as jitneys, along with the Interurban train, provided many transportation choices for commuters and shoppers.
The Buchanan Bus Garage was located here in the 1920's (right).
Above is the #10 bus, circa 1927, with drivers Warren Kailer, Bob Harland and Glenn Ladd.
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: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 42° 31.952′ N, 83° 8.779′ W. Marker is in Clawson, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Jefferson Avwenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 South Main Street, 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. Snapshot of Clawson, 1920s (within shouting distance of this marker); South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clawson State Savings Bank (about 300 feet away); Clawson's Oldest Commercial Building (about 400 feet away); First City Hall (about 400 feet away); The Evolution of a Corner, 1860-1940 (about 400 feet away); 1 East 14 Mile (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clawson.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.