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

Snapshot of Clawson, 1920s

Downtown Clawson History Walk

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023

1. Snapshot of Clawson, 1920s Marker

Inscription.
Although still very rural, Clawson commerce was busy with a drug store, general store, creamery, real estate office, movie theatre, gas station and grocery store to serve the Village residents. This section of roadway was the home to the small shops shown above right. A popular spot was the Buchanan creamery (left). The ice cream & soda fountain, confectionary display case and phonograph are shown in the interior photo (right) where the owners & employee also stand ready to serve.

The small buildings in the photo above were moved from this location in 1928 to make room for the modern two-story Sloan Building just north of this spot

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 1928.

Location. 42° 31.978′ N, 83° 8.782′ W. Marker is in Clawson, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is on South Main Street south of 14 Mile Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 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. South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); Transportation (within shouting distance of this marker); Clawson State Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); The Evolution of a Corner, 1860-1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1 East 14 Mile (within shouting distance of this marker); First City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Clawson's Oldest Commercial Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clawson.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023

2. Snapshot of Clawson, 1920s Marker

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 77 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.