Milan Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Phillips Building
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 3, 2022
1. Phillips Building Marker
This building is named in honor of Millard F. Phillips. In 1915, Millard P. Phillips opened a jewelry store in this building. It was later operated by his son, Millard F. Phillips, until his retirement in 1992. Millard F. Phillips was Milan's last Village President. He was elected the City's first Mayor in 1967, and contributed to the Milan community his entire life.
Built 1871
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 42° 5.087′ N, 83° 40.97′ W. Marker is in Milan, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Milan Township. It is on East Main Street near Wabash Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 East Main Street, Milan MI 48160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Murals for Milan" (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named "Murals for Milan" (about 500 feet away); Milan Village Hall and Fire Barn (about 600 feet away); Milan World War II Memorial (about 700 feet away); Milan Veterans Wall Of Honor (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Milan Vietnam War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milan.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 3, 2022
2. Phillips Building and Marker
Marker is on the leftmost brick pillar of the building.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 25, 2023
3. Phillips Building, Milan Ohio
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on March 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on July 31, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
