Sturgis in St. Joseph County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
103 W. Chicago
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
1. 103 W. Chicago Marker
103 W. Chicago has been the site of a meat market since the late 1800's. It became the address of the Central Meat Market in 1926 which remained at that location until 1963. The owners then moved it to its current address, 404 E. Chicago Rd.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 41° 47.962′ N, 85° 25.135′ W. Marker is in Sturgis, Michigan, in St. Joseph County. Marker is at the intersection of West Chicago Road (U.S. 12) and North Nottawa Street (State Route 66), on the right when traveling west on West Chicago Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 West Chicago Road, Sturgis MI 49091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Paving the Way to Progress (here, next to this marker); 101 W. Chicago Rd. (a few steps from this marker); 100 - 102 W. Chicago (a few steps from this marker); 100 E. Chicago (within shouting distance of this marker); The Heart of Sturgis (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Free Church Park (about 400 feet away); 107 W. West Street (about 800 feet away); Sturges-Young Auditorium (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sturgis.
Also see . . . Central Meat Market
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Many small businesses can safely be called an institution in their community, but not many are able to boast a 126-year history.(Submitted on April 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Central Meat Market in Sturgis can.
Opening in 1890, Central Meat Market predated Sturgis’ establishment as a city by six years and throughout its long history has served as a great example of how a local small business can thrive on developing its niche and offering excellent customer service.
Many owners have run the Central Meat Market over the business’ 126- year history, but the longest stretch by a family started in 1949 when Bob Widdel bought the business with Joe Tongiani.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
2. 103 W. Chicago Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
