Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1003 Delta Avenue
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Photographed by Bob Cook, September 28, 2025
1. 1003 Delta Avenue Marker
In 1934 the U.S. Government purchased this property to build the New Gladstone Post Office. The Architect was Louis Simon, the Engineer was George O Van Nerta. The General Contractors were Victor and John Jacobson from Duluth Minnesota. There were 30 blueprints sent in July of 1934 and the building was to measure 48x59 when completed. The overall cost of the building was $36,923.00, paid for by the U.S. Dept. of Treasury.
On February 18th, 1935, the cornerstone was laid with a time capsule. The Mayor, Claude E. Hawkins gave an impressive speech that was included in the time capsule as well as a picture of the hotel that formerly stood on the property and news clippings related to the New Post Office.
Hawkins gave the history of mail being delivered by the boat (the Fawn) from Escanaba and handed out from the boat. Then the first post office was built near the rail yard and the first postmaster was Richard Mertz. The second post office was built by Mertz at 811 Delta Avenue.
The grand opening of the third Gladstone Post Office at 1003 Delta Avenue was held on July 22nd, 1935. The Postmaster serving the city at the grand opening was R.R. Micks.
Erected by Gladstone Historical Commission.
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Location. 45° 50.826′ N, 87° 1.342′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is at the intersection of Delta Avenue and 10th Street, on the right when traveling west on Delta Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1003 Delta Avenue, Gladstone MI 49837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. 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: 1001 Delta Avenue (here, next to this marker); 1005 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 1000-1010 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 920 Delta Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); 913-915 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 911 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 1023 Delta Ave. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 910 Delta Ave. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.
Photographed by Bob Cook, September 28, 2025
2. 1003 Delta Avenue Marker and Gladstone Post Office
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025
3. 1003 Delta Avenue Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2025, by Bob Cook of Chicago, Illinois. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2025, by Bob Cook of Chicago, Illinois. 3. submitted on November 7, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
