Hastings in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

This Block of Brick Paving

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. This Block of Brick Paving Marker

Inscription. This block of brick paving is the only extant portion of Hastings' first major street improvement project completed in 1907 as the result of the initiative of Dr. George W. Lowery, elected mayor in 1906. The fine condition of this surface after seven decades of constant usage testifies to the excellent workmanship of the craftsmen responsible for its construction.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 42° 38.966′ N, 85° 17.354′ W. Marker is in Hastings, Michigan, in Barry County. It is on North Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N Church St, Hastings MI 49058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan

and in Greater Grand Rapids.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Kim Sigler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Hastings (about 400 feet away); Hastings City Bank (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Hastings City Bank (about 700 feet away); George W. Lowry House (about 700 feet away); Franklin L. Campbell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barry County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. This Block Of Brick Paving Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. This Block of Brick Paving Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.