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.
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. Marker 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: 27 South Lake Street, Boyne City MI 49712, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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);
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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 August 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
