Boyne City in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Boyne City Cigar Company

Established 1906

— Boyne City's Historical Past —

Boyne City Cigar Company Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 6, 2023

1. Boyne City Cigar Company Marker

Inscription.
"A popular gathering place for lovers of the weed" was established by C.E. Chase right after the turn of the century. The business was known throughout the City of Boyne.

Mr. Chase, proprietor of the well kept store, produced an excellent line of goods. Brands such as "Greater Boyne" and "Famous" sold for a dime while his "Boyne" and "Factory Smokers" were priced at a nickel.

Mr. Chase also traded in other popular brands of cigars and carried a choice line of confectionery. The company moved to Water Street around 1912. (Marker Number 29.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 45° 12.846′ N, 85° 0.878′ W. Marker is in Boyne City, Michigan, in Charlevoix County. It is on South Lake Street north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 South Lake Street, Boyne City MI 49712, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula,

in the Grand Traverse Bay Region,

and in one of the

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Lake Michigan Shore counties. 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: Beardsley's Dry Goods Store (here, next to this marker); The New Boyne Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Dosie Clothing Furnishings & Shoes (within shouting distance of this marker); John & Harriet Miller (within shouting distance of this marker); The Commercial House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Medicine Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kaden's Store (about 300 feet away); Bergy Bros. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boyne City.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 6, 2023

2. Boyne City Cigar Company Marker

Marker is on the pole at the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.