Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
902-904 Delta Ave.
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025
1. 902-904 Delta Ave. Marker
Built in the early 1900's this building has been home to a variety of businesses. Samual Rosenblum had immigrated from Russia/Poland in the late 1800's and settled in Gladstone. He opened The Boot Shop in the building on the corner. He later established a new store called the Toggery and a Beauty Shop at 807 Delta Ave. Mr. Rosenblum moved to California in 1927 and the building was then occupied [by] Andrew Wils, from Rapid River who opened a Dry Good Store in this location.
In 1909 William Needham opened the Gem Theatre at the 904 location and offered movies and variety shows. It cost 10 cents to see a movie except on Saturday you could view the matinee for a nickel. The last performance was the "Pickets," a Minstrel Show in 1917. Mr. Needham was an electrician by trade and moved his electrical business to Escanaba.
Charles Badgerow opened The Union Billiard Hall, and it operated under different owners, until 1928.
Erected by Gladstone Historical Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 45° 50.856′ N, 87° 1.256′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County.
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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: 906 Delta Ave. (a few steps from this marker); 908 Delta Ave. (a few steps from this marker); 901 Delta Ave. (a few steps from this marker); 910 Delta Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); 909 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 824 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 822 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 823 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025
2. 902-904 Delta Ave. Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025
3. 902-904 Delta Ave. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
