Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

810 Delta Avenue

— City of Gladstone Historic Tour —

Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025

1. 810 Delta Avenue Marker

Inscription.
The first bank to be established in Gladstone was in the Hotel Delta located at the corner of 6th street and Delta Ave. The year was 1887 and it was called the Marble & Foss Bank. By 1890 the name was changed to The Exchange Bank of Gladstone.

When the D. Hammel and Sons Bank failed in 1912, The Exchange Bank relocated to 810 Delta and became known as The Gladstone State Savings Bank.

Additional space was needed in 1920. Contractor Nels Gormsen constructed a 28x40 ft addition, which almost doubled the space. Webster Marble and I. N. Bushong served as President among many others. The phone #154.

The new bank was built in 1971 and located on 10th Street. The name was changed to Bay Bank on 2/13/1989 and is known as "Gladstone's Hometown Bank."

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 1887.

Location. 45° 50.874′ N, 87° 1.181′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is on Delta Avenue east of 9th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 808 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:

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812 Delta Avenue (here, next to this marker); 816 Delta Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 814 Delta Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 801 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 817 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 822 Delta Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 821 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. 810 Delta Avenue Marker

This marker is the top one.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 9, 2025

3. 810 Delta Avenue Marker

This marker is on the right side.

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 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2025, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.