Grass Lake Charter Township in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Well Block

101 W. Michigan Ave., (S.W. Corner of S. Lake St. & Main St.)

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 11, 2023

1. Well Block Marker

Inscription.

On Sept. 24, 1898, Barney Toufel bought the lot on which John Askew's brick blacksmith shop stood. He then tore it down and built the building called the Well Block. Known as the Well Block because of its adjacency to the public well; the windmill was just behind the building on the S.E. corner.

In April 1999, the Well Block was finished. From the mid 1920's until 1952 Vernon Wolfe ran a service gang gas station, and Chevrolet dealership called Wolfe Sales & Service Garage & Gas Station (sold Red Crown gasoline). In April 1952, Art Gary bought the dealership and renamed it Gary Chevrolet Co. It remained in business into the 1960's. A ramp in the rear of the building was built to store five new cars on the second floor.

- from the Lay Dar & Grand Gallery Photo Collection

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1999.

Location. 42° 15.028′ N, 84° 12.891′ W. Marker is in Grass Lake, Michigan, in Jackson County. It is in Grass Lake Charter Township. Marker is on West Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 W Michigan Ave, Grass Lake MI 49240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grass Lake Sports Day (here, next to this marker); Grass Lake Union School

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Grass Lake Michigan Central Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan Central Railroad Train #6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Grass Lake Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grass Lake / Michigan Central Railroad Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maintenance/Handcar Shed (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grass Lake.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 11, 2023

2. Well Block Marker

The Lost Railway Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 11, 2023

3. The Lost Railway Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.