Fife Lake Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Voice Bros. Auto Sales

1920

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 13, 2024

1. Voice Bros. Auto Sales Marker

Inscription. In 1919, Joseph Voice opened an auto repair shop. In 1920, his brother, Maurice, joined him in forming Voice Bros. Auto Sales, which became a General Motors dealership and a Standard Oil franchise. Maurice is shown above, along with Wilbur Downey and Louie Courtade (left to right). Joseph left the business and became the Fife Lake Postmaster in 1932. Maurice managed the business until his death in 1955, at which time his son, Harry, took over. The business needed a larger population base and moved to Kalkaska in 1967. The building was then occupied by several owners, the final one being Dan Ellis’ Fife Lake Automotive, before being demolished in 2000.

Erected by Fife Lake Historical Society. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 44° 34.607′ N, 85° 21.016′ W. Marker is in Fife Lake, Michigan, in Grand Traverse County. It is in Fife Lake Township. It is at the intersection of East State Street and Jane Street, on the right when traveling east on East State Street.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 E State St, Fife Lake MI 49633, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula

and in the Grand Traverse Bay Region.

It is also in the American Midwest.

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: Bandstands (within shouting distance of this marker); Logging and Saw Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice Plant (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Village Merchant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sugar Bowl (about 300 feet away); Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Depot (about 400 feet away); Hodges House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fife Lake.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 13, 2024

2. Voice Bros. Auto Sales Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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