Clawson in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First City Hall
Downtown Clawson History Walk
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023
1. First City Hall Marker
Clawson residents voted to incorporate as a village in 1920 and became a city in 1940. The single story building above, which stood just east of this location, served as the village offices and then city offices. City business offices were on the main floor, and the Police department operated out of the basement.
City offices remained here until the current City Hall was built on North Main Street in 1963.
The building was eventually torn down to make way for more parking.
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: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 42° 31.997′ N, 83° 8.833′ W. Marker is in Clawson, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is on 14 Mile Road west of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 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); Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); Snapshot of Clawson, 1920s
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023
2. First City Hall 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 50 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
