Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
903 Wisconsin
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
1. 903 Wisconsin Marker
This beautiful single-family home in its traditional style, has met the needs of prominent families in the City of Gladstone. Built in 1917 under the direction of the Northwestern Cooperage and Lumber Company for their General Manager George C. Ogden. The Ogden family occupied the home until 1923.
Robert J Riley, Manager of the "Buckeye Store" another holding company of the Cooperage Company, purchased the home and lived here for many years. Mr. Riley served on several Boards and Committees including as chairman of the City's 50th Anniversary Celebration. He helped to establish the Gladstone Tourist Park and served on the Upper Peninsula Development Board.
Robert Riley was appointed by the Governor to the position of State Purchasing Agent which required a move to Lower Michigan.
The Gordon Kelly family purchased the Swenson Brothers Funeral Business and renovated this home to accommodate the community. In 1966 the home continued as a service to the area and has been updated and beautifully maintained.
Photo courtesy of Delta County Historical Society
Erected by Gladstone Historical Committee.
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Location. 45° 50.727′ N, 87° 1.208′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and 9th Street, on the left when traveling west on Wisconsin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 903 Wisconsin 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: 904 Wisconsin Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 818 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 816 Wisconsin Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 814 Wisconsin (about
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
2. 903 Wisconsin and Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
3. 903 Wisconsin and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
