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

Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940

Downtown Clawson History Walk

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023

1. Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 Marker

Inscription.
During the early 1900's Charles and Harriet Baker operated a general store and Post Office at this corner (left, about 1910). In addition to his Postmaster duties Charlie delivered groceries by horse and wagon (inset photo).

The general store and neighboring house were removed in the early 1920s, making room for a small drug store, creamery and real estate office.

When the modern Sloan Building (below left about 1938), was built in 1928, James Hunter's pharmacy was one of the first tenants. Mr. Hunter is shown in the interior of his store.

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° 32′ N, 83° 8.793′ W. Marker is in Clawson, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of 14 Mile Road and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on 14 Mile Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 West 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. The Evolution of a Corner, 1860-1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); Snapshot of Clawson, 1920s

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Interurban 1899-1931 (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); First City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Interurban Railroads in Michigan 1899-1931 (within shouting distance of this marker); South Main Street (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. Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 Marker

View looking toward the east along 14 Mile Road. The Sloan Building is on the right.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023

3. Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 Marker

View of the Sloan Building from the north side of 14 Mile Road.

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 82 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.