Boyne City in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Beardsley's Dry Goods Store
Established 1885
| | Boyne City's Historical Past | |
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 6, 2023
1. Beardsley's Dry Goods Store Marker
Boyne's first regular storekeeper was Alfred J. Beardsley. He was born on a farm in St. Clair County in 1854 and in June 1875, journeyed to Boyne, where he opened a small dry goods store in the Pine Lake House.
In April of 1885, he contracted N.J. DeBar to construct a brick building with an iron roof. Later that year, he opened his new store on Lake Street which he stocked with a line of the finest goods. In his store a man could purchase a suit for twelve dollars.
In 1886, he married Emeline Williams and built the first dwelling in the village located about where the Boyne River now flows. In 1898 he built a beautiful Victorian home on Water Street. He and Mrs. Beardsley lived there until 1906 when he sold the business and moved to Florida. (Marker Number 27.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1885.
Location. 45° 12.844′ N, 85° 0.879′ 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
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula, in the Grand Traverse Bay Region, and in one of the 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: Boyne City Cigar Company (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 Medicine Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Commercial House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kaden's Store (about 300 feet away); The Railroad Round House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boyne City.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 6, 2023
2. Beardsley's Dry Goods Store Marker
This marker is on the side of the building.
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 202 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
