Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1100 Delta Avenue
City of Gladstone Historic Tour
Photographed by Bob Cook, September 28, 2025
1. 1100 Delta Avenue Marker
This beautiful Neo-Classical Art Deco building was part of the Public Works Project #232, initiated during the Great Depression of the 1930's. Groundbreaking took place on May 5th, 1935. It was called the New Fireproof City Hall. It included a fire station, garage and jail cell. Gothard Arntzen was the architect. The six art panels on the front were also a part of the program to put local artists back to work. The building was to be 54x115 with a basement and Council Chambers upstairs.
Bonds went up for sale on November 15th, 1935 to raise the necessary funds to cost share the project with the Federal Government. The city raised $22,000 and the Federal Programs share was $35,200.
The building held its grand opening on July 5th, 1937 just in time for the Cities Golden Jubilee. The City Manager was E.H. Waterhouse, Mayor was Julius Bredahl and the Superintendent of Construction was Ole Peterson.
Erected by Gladstone Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1935.
Location. 45° 50.82′ N, 87° 1.44′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is at the intersection of Delta Avenue and 11th Street, on the right when traveling
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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: 1023 Delta Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); 1005 Delta Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1000-1010 Delta Avenue (about 400 feet away); 1003 Delta Avenue (about 400 feet away); 1001 Delta Avenue (about 400 feet away); 920 Delta Ave. (about 600 feet away); 913-915 Delta Avenue (about 600 feet away); 911 Delta Avenue (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.
Photographed by Bob Cook, September 28, 2025
2. 1100 Delta Avenue Marker; Gladstone City Hall
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025
3. 1100 Delta Avenue Marker
Marker is to the right of the City Hall sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2025, by Bob Cook of Chicago, Illinois. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 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.
