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' over the Saline River in 1900 (facing South). The bridge was torn down in 1936 by automobile manufacturer Henry Ford, so he could construct a reservoir and dam, by diverting the current river to a new channel. The current City Hall is where the electric generator was housed. The house in the background is still standing and has not changed much 80 years. A dedication was held on July 23, 1937 for the new Saline River Bridge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 1937.
Location. 42° 5.019′ N, 83° 41.038′ W. Marker is in Milan, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is in Milan Township. Marker 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.
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 Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillips Building (about 500 feet away,
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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 36 times since then and 13 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.
