Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Mary's Tavern
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 5, 2024
1. Mary's Tavern Marker
Constructed in 1907 by Stanley and Antonia Kwapis
Operated as a grocery store until forced to close by the Great Depression in the 1930s
In 1933, Stanley and Antonia's daughter, Mary (Kwapis) Luzenski opened Mary's Tavern
The business was sold to Mary's sons Bob and Leonard "Ike" Luzenski in 1947
Kat Steinbrecher purchased the tavern in 2020, retained the name Mary's, thereby making it one of the longest running businesses in Gaylord.
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° 40.67′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. It is on West Main Street (County Route 32) west of North Otsego Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 324 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles Merry Cigar Factory (a few steps from this marker); Hogan's Jewelers (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord State Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Five Rivers Fountain (about 400 feet away); Elk, Oil and the Environment (about 400 feet away); Sugar Bowl (about 400 feet away); Kramer's Busy Big Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaylord.
Additional commentary.
1. Mary's Tavern/Mary's Stein Haus
In 2020, Mary's Tavern became Mary's Stein Haus focusing more on being a restaurant serving German food. In 2024, the restaurant closed temporarily. It is supposed to reopen 2 blocks south.
— Submitted July 11, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 5, 2024
2. Mary's Tavern 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 407 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
