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

Pathfinders Travel

8 West 8th Street

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

1. Pathfinders Travel Marker

Inscription. This property, purchased between 1895 and 1897, was the site of the Van Drezer Restaurant and Hotel. The existing facade was applied in the 1920s and is typical of an American architectural style popular among commercial buildings of that time. The building's distinctive detailing, i.e. the transom windows and copper window frames, were respectfully restored when it was renovated in 1988.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 42° 47.407′ N, 86° 6.459′ W. Marker is in Holland, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is on West 8th Street just west of Central Avenue, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 W 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: 8th Street Grille (within shouting distance of this marker); Warm Friend (within shouting distance of this marker); Herold & Kremers (within shouting distance of this marker); Fris’ (within shouting distance of this marker); Kraker (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tower Clock (about 400 feet away); Outpost (about 500 feet away); Holland Post Office (about 600 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. Pathfinders Travel Marker

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

3. Pathfinders Travel Building
8 West 8th Street, Holland MI

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 214 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.