Port Huron in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Davidson House

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 5, 2022

1. Davidson House Marker

Inscription.

This excellent Queen Anne-style house, completed in 1890, was the residence of Wilbur F. Davidson until his death in 1913. Born in Adrian in 1852, Davidson opened a Port Huron dry goods store in 1882. The next year he installed in the store the first electric light plant in St. Clair County. Much of the rest of his business career was with public and private electrical utilities. Davidson’s daughter lived in the family home until 1951. In 1972 the building was entered on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 1973 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L220.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 42° 57.973′ N, 82° 25.496′ W. Marker is in Port Huron, Michigan, in St. Clair County. Marker is at the intersection of Military Street (Business Interstate 94) and Oak Street (Business Interstate 69) on Military Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1707 Military Street, Port Huron MI 48060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bina M. West (approx. ¼ mile away); Woman's Benefit Association

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Woman's Life Insurance Society (approx. ¼ mile away); The Port Huron Carferry: crossing the St. Clair River (approx. 0.3 miles away); The St. Clair River (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Port Huron Public Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hammond American Legion Post 8 Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Huron.

Also see . . . NRHP Listing. (Submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 5, 2022

2. Davidson House Marker

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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 5, 2022

3. Davidson House

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 5, 2022

4. Davidson House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.