Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Claude Shannon, Sr. Building

Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 5, 2024

1. Claude Shannon, Sr. Building Marker

Inscription.
This building was constructed in 1913 by Claude Shannon, Sr. using field stones from area farms

It was originally the Gaylord Post Office and served in that capacity until 1954

The second floor was the insurance and real estate office of J. P. Hamilton

Later, for many years, the building was the home of Glasser Real Estate

Recent building occupants include Diana's Emporium and D&S Custom Art Work. SunFrog Shirts opened its retail store here in 2016.

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 Postal Mail and Philately, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 45° 1.635′ N, 84° 40.536′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 32) and South Court Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 West Main Street, Gaylord MI 49734, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

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: A.B.C. Comstock Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Nelson Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord, Michigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Kramer's Busy Big Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Sugar Bowl (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. Claude Shannon, Sr. Building 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 143 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.