Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gaylord State Savings Bank
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 5, 2024
1. Gaylord State Savings Bank Marker
Built in 1907 after the original building was destroyed by fire in 1906
Gaylord State Savings Bank (later renamed Gaylord State Bank) occupied this location from 1893 until a new bank building was constructed one block to the east of this site
Later occupants include the Big Boy Restaurant and Main Street Shoes
The upper level housed the Union Library for a few years
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 1907.
Location. 45° 1.652′ N, 84° 40.623′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 32) and North Otsego Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 252 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 American Midwest. Globally, it is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hogan's Jewelers (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Merry Cigar Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Rivers Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Sugar Bowl (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Elk, Oil and the Environment (within shouting distance of this marker); Kramer's Busy Big Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaylord.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 5, 2024
2. Gaylord State Savings Bank Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
