Sturgis in St. Joseph County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
100 - 102 W. Chicago
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
1. 100 - 102 W. Chicago Marker
The building at 100-102 W. Chicago is the third in this location; the previous two were claimed by fire, in 1859 and 1898 or 1899. The earliest occupant, in 1831, was the first frame hotel on the Sturgis prairie. It was rebuilt as Prairie House hotel after the 1859 fire. After the second fire, the present brick building was built. This location has housed at least 20 different professional, retail, and service businesses. Great Lakes Chocolate and Coffee opened here in 2002.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 41° 47.95′ N, 85° 25.136′ W. Marker is in Sturgis, Michigan, in St. Joseph County. Marker is at the intersection of West Chicago Road (U.S. 12) and South Nottawa Street (State Road 66), on the right when traveling east on West Chicago Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 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. 103 W. Chicago (a few steps from this marker); Paving the Way to Progress (a few steps from this marker); 101 W. Chicago Rd. (within shouting distance of this marker); 100 E. Chicago (within shouting distance of this marker); The Heart of Sturgis
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
2. 100 - 102 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 43 times since then and 10 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.
