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

The Interurban 1899-1931

Downtown Clawson History Walk

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023

1. The Interurban 1899-1931 Marker

Inscription.
The first Detroit United Railway (DUR) train rolled through Clawson in September of 1899 and operated until 1931. Above, the train aproaches town along South Main Street, then known as the Niles Road, about 1900.

Poor road conditions did not affect the swift electric trains, and many people settled in villages along the train lines to commute to jobs in Detroit.

Above right, is the DUR waiting station on the NE corner of the downtown intersection. The photo at right is the view along South Main Street, about 1925.

Sections of railway track still remain under Main Street.

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: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1899.

Location. 42° 32.026′ N, 83° 8.79′ W. Marker is in Clawson, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 14 Mile Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 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. Interurban Railroads in Michigan 1899-1931 (a few steps from this marker);

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The Evolution of a Corner, 1860-1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1 East 14 Mile (within shouting distance of this marker); 20th Century Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); Clawson State Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); First City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Snapshot of Clawson, 1920s (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clawson.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 12, 2023

2. The Interurban 1899-1931 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.