Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1023 Delta Ave.
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025
1. 1023 Delta Ave. Marker
The Pacific House was built by James J Miller in 1888. Mr. Miller was the first President of the Village and the first Mayor of the new City of Gladstone. Mr. Miller also built the first grocery store and meat market in the city. When James Miller arrived in the area, there was only one permanent building down by the dock, and that was the home of Luther LaColmbe. The LaColmbe's were the first family to settle in the city. James Miller stayed with the LaColmbe family for a few weeks. The Pacific House was the first brick building built in the city. It had 25 rooms and some were heated, as well as a three-hole privy out back. In 1891 he sold the Pacific House to John Sanford and moved his family to Benton Harbor Michigan.
John Sanford lived with his wife Elizabeth and six children at 705 Minnesota Ave. He had immigrated from Nova Scotia in 1863 to Wisconsin then settled in Gladstone. He owned the Pacific House, and it was managed by Mrs. George Schwab. The former Fanny Rehbein married George Schwab in 1920. George owned a plumbing shop in the city.
Mr. Sanford sold the hotel to Edwin Peterson in 1922. Mr. And Mrs. JV Clark operated the business until 1925 when it was renamed the Levi Building and converted to apartments.
The new apartments were completed with electricity and indoor plumbing. It is
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Erected by Gladstone Historical Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 45° 50.812′ N, 87° 1.413′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is at the intersection of Delta Avenue and 11th Street, on the left when traveling west on Delta Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1123 Delta Ave, 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: 1100 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 1005 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 1000-1010 Delta Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1003 Delta Avenue (about 300 feet away); 1001 Delta Avenue (about 300 feet away); 920 Delta Ave. (about 500 feet away); 913-915 Delta Avenue (about 500 feet away); 911 Delta Avenue (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025
2. 1023 Delta Ave. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
