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

City Hotel

1894

— Fife Lake Historical Walk —

City Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. City Hotel Marker

Inscription. The great fire of 1893 destroyed the Frame City Hotel, owned by John Mar. It was replaced by this brick building constructed by James Lyle in 1894. Along with his partner Moses Wagner, they operated the City Hotel until the 1920’s. After that, the building had several owners and was demolished in the 1940’s.

Erected by Fife Lake Historical Society. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 44° 34.591′ N, 85° 20.97′ W. Marker is in Fife Lake, Michigan, in Grand Traverse County. It is in Fife Lake Township. It is on East State Street east of Main, Merritt and Jane Streets, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 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.

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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: Early Village Merchant (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sugar Bowl (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Logging and Saw Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Voice Bros. Auto Sales (within shouting distance of this marker); Bandstands (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ice Plant (about 500 feet away); Hodges House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fife Lake.

City Hotel Location and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. City Hotel Location and 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 118 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.