Rochester in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1887-1897
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2022
1. 1887-1897 Marker
1890 Charles A. Burr erected a two-story brick building on the southeast corner of Main and Fourth Streets that housed two businesses on the street level and an opera house on the upper floor. The First National Bank of Rochester and the drug store of John T. Norton were the original occupants of the lower level.
The opera house became the cultural and entertainment center of the village by hosting plays, concerts, dances, lectures and even school commencement exercises.
Although the business name was changed several times, the building has housed a pharmacy continuously since it opened in 1890. It has been the Lytle Pharmacy since 1976. In 1986-1987, the exterior was restored and the signature Richardson arches were rebuilt on the front elevation.
Lytle Pharmacy
Opera House
Erected 2017.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 42° 41.03′ N, 83° 8.207′ W. Marker is in Rochester, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker can be reached from Sixth Street. Marker is in Rochester Municipal Park at the southeast end near Pine Street — between the parking
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1877-1887 (here, next to this marker); 1897-1907 (here, next to this marker); 1907-1917 (here, next to this marker); 1867-1877 (here, next to this marker); 1917-1927 (here, next to this marker); 1857-1867 (here, next to this marker); 1847-1857 (here, next to this marker); 1927-1937 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2022
2. 1887-1897 Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 4, 2016
3. Rochester Opera House
The building mentioned on the marker is at 340 South Main Street.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2022
4. Rochester Golden Bicentennial Monument plaque
Marker is part of the Rochester Golden Bicentennial Monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
