Saline in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Union Block
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023
1. The Union Block Marker
The joining together of many stores produced Saline's first major business block. The all wood framed buildings served the community from c 1830 to 1881 when a fire destroyed the entire block. Rebuilt of brick in the Italianate Style it prospered again as a business center housing drug and clothing stores as well as the ticket office for the Old Maud Electric Car to Ypsilanti. In the late 20th century renovation of this downtown landmark has again joined together a variety of businesses to serve the community.
Erected by Saline Area Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 42° 9.986′ N, 83° 46.86′ W. Marker is in Saline, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is on South Ann Arbor Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 S Ann Arbor St, Saline MI 48176, 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 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: Salt Springs / Saline (within shouting distance of this marker); The Citizens Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Saline Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seats of Our Heritage
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Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023
2. The Union Block Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
