Holland in Ottawa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Herold & Kremers

8 East 8th Street

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 7, 2024

1. Herold & Kremers Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1892 by Ernest Herold and Dr. Henry Kremers to accommodate the Central Drug Store, this building has since been the site of a wide variety of retail businesses. The decorative oriel windows and elaborate detailing evident in the building's brick facade and cornice design are all typical of the late 19th century Victorian period.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 42° 47.409′ N, 86° 6.406′ W. Marker is in Holland, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is on East 8th Street west of College Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 E 8th St, Holland MI 49423, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan,

specifically in Greater Grand Rapids,

and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. 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: Warm Friend (within shouting distance of this marker); Pathfinders Travel (within shouting distance of this marker); Outpost (within shouting distance of this marker); 8th Street Grille (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fris’ (about 500 feet away); Ninth Street Christian Reformed Church (about 600 feet away); Kraker (about 600 feet away); Tower Clock (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Holland.

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Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 7, 2024

2. Herold & Kremers Marker

Herold & Kremers Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 7, 2024

3. Herold & Kremers Building

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.