Milan Township in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Murals for Milan"
A Milan Beautification Commission Project
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023
1. "Murals for Milan" Marker
featuring a photo of the 'trestle bridge' that frames the downtown area (facing North) in 1900. This metal bridge was installed over the Saline River by Massillon Bridge Co. of Ohio in Feb. 1889 at a cost of $275.00. A walkway on the east side allowed pedestrians to follow River St., which was also U.S. Highway No. 23 (now Wabash St.), without getting wet. The bridge had to come down in 1936 as part of Milan's makeover by automobile manufacturer, Henry Ford.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1889.
Location. 42° 5.018′ N, 83° 41.039′ W. Marker is in Milan, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is in Milan Township. It is on Wabash Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Wabash St, Milan MI 48160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named "Murals for Milan" (here, next to this marker); Milan World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Milan Veterans Wall Of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Milan Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillips Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Milan Village Hall and Fire Barn (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milan.
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023
2. "Murals for Milan" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
