Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
821 Delta Avenue
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025
1. 821 Delta Avenue Marker
One of the most popular stores in Gladstone that operated for almost 55 years was Rouman's Candy Kitchen.
Brothers Leo and Jim Rouman immigrated from Katavothra Greece to Gladstone in 1903. They came from a family of eleven children and brought with them a family recipe for Cream Taffy called "Lovit". They established the Rouman Bros. Candy Kitchen at 821 Delta Avenue shortly after they arrived. They made a variety of candy, all homemade.
Jim moved to Wisconsin and opened a candy store and Leo settled in Gladstone and married Nicholeta Marrosis in 1911. They made their home at 801 Minnesota. They had three sons that graduated from Gladstone School and all of them served in WWII.
Over the years other family members came from Greece and worked in the store as well as young people in the area.
The Rouman's added an Ice Cream Parlor and made homemade ice cream on site. In 1933 they moved the store to 901 Delta Avenue on the corner of 9th Street. The Rouman's were a very popular, well-liked family in the area. They retired in 1958, and Leo passed away in 1967 and Nicholeta in 1976.
Erected by Gladstone Historical Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location.
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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: 823 Delta Avenue (here, next to this marker); 817 Delta Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 822 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 824 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 901 Delta Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); 814 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 816 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 902-904 Delta Ave. (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. 821 Delta Avenue Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025
3. 821 Delta Avenue Marker
Marker is to the right of the red building.
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 48 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
