Sturgis in St. Joseph County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
101 W. Chicago Rd.
Experience Sturgis
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
1. 101 W. Chicago Rd. Marker
101 W. Chicago Rd., the oldest of downtown's buildings, included a grocery store, men's and boy's clothing store, Singer sewing center, floral shop, and custom framer. Sturgis Downtown Development Authority purchased the building as a dedicated cultural arts and educational center. Since April 2001, the Open Door Gallery has operated as an art cooperative for regional artists.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2001.
Location. 41° 47.964′ N, 85° 25.128′ W. Marker is in Sturgis, Michigan, in St. Joseph County. It is at the intersection of West Chicago Road (U.S. 12) and North Nottawa Street (State Road 66), on the right when traveling west on West Chicago Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 West Chicago Road, Sturgis MI 49091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 103 W. Chicago (a few steps from this marker); Paving the Way to Progress (a few steps from this marker); 100 - 102 W. Chicago (within shouting distance of 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
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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
2. 101 W. Chicago Rd. Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
3. Open Door Gallery
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 212 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
