Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sugar Bowl
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 5, 2024
1. Sugar Bowl Marker
The Sugar Bowl was founded by George and Harry Doumas in 1919 as an ice cream parlor
As the business grew and transformed into a full-service restaurant, the building underwent five expansions and several renovations
George's son, Robert, took over ownership of the Sugar Bowl in 1972 and operated the downtown landmark until selling the business in 2016
The Sugar Bowl is the oldest continuously operating eating establishment in Otsego County
Erected by Rotary Club of Gaylord.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 45° 1.652′ N, 84° 40.576′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. It is on West Main Street (State Highway 32) west of North Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 West Main Street, Gaylord MI 49735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula. It is also in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kramer's Busy Big Store (a few steps from this marker); Gaylord, Michigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Rivers Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Elk, Oil and the Environment (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaylord.
Regarding Sugar Bowl. The Sugar Bowl closed in 2020 after 100 years of operation. It is now a Mexican restaurant.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 5, 2024
2. Sugar Bowl Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
