Holland in Ottawa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1905 Allis Chalmers Corliss Steam Engine
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2024
1. 1905 Allis Chalmers Corliss Steam Engine Marker
Bush & Lane Piano Co 1905-1929
Baker Furniture Co 1933-1959
In recognition of Holland's industrial heritage
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 42° 46.109′ N, 86° 4.666′ W. Marker is in Holland, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of South Waverly Road and East 32nd Street, on the right when traveling south on South Waverly Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 675 E 32nd St, Holland MI 49423, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan, specifically in Greater Grand Rapids, and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1905 Allis Chalmers "Corliss" steam engine (a few steps from this marker); Old Wing Mission (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ebenezer Reformed Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Van Raalte Farm (approx. 1.2 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church / Grace Episcopal Church Buildings (approx. 1.8 miles away); Van Vleck Hall (approx. 1.8 miles away); Western Theological Seminary (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hope College (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Holland.
Also see . . . A Brief history on Bush & Lane Piano Co. & Baker Furniture Co. (Submitted on December 11, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
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Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2024
2. 1905 Allis Chalmers Corliss Steam Engine and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
