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

805 Wisconsin

— City of Gladstone Historic Tour —

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026

1. 805 Wisconsin Marker

Inscription.
This beautiful home style was very popular when built in 1905 for one of the City's wealthiest industrialists. Issac [sic] N. Bushong was born in Ohio in 1855. He came from a very humble beginning to developing holdings in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Oregon, California and Mexico.

Bushong came to Gladstone in 1893 and established a Hoop and Stave Mill. By 1898 he had built The Northwestern Cooperage and Lumber Mill and employed approximately 1000 people in the mill and in the woods. He believed in a "no waste" concept and used every kind of wood in many forms. Veneer, hardwood flooring, cedar posts, railroad ties, poles, shingles, lath and more. He added a dry kiln in 1926 and a veneer kiln in 1930. The company was under contract during WWI to supply wood for airplane stock.

I.N. Bushong married Mary Alice Scott in 1882 and they had five children. Their only son, J. Paul Bushong, was well established with the company. After Mary Alice died, Bushong married Grace Watts in 1904, she resided in this home for the remainder of her life. She was a strong supporter of women's rights.

Mr. Bushong was very civic minded and helped to develop the Commission-Manager form of Government in 1923 and served as mayor during that timeframe. He was very active with his church, served as a Rotarian, Director

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of the Gladstone State Savings Bank, and Director of the Michigan Association of Manufacturers.

Frank Green was his chauffeur and Miss Alice Hagland and Carrie Lundquist served as house staff. I. N. Bushong died in 1932 and the company was liquidated in 1937-38.

This home stands very stately having served many families and, continues to grace the neighborhood.

Photo courtesy of Delta County Historical Society

Erected by Gladstone Historical Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 45° 50.745′ N, 87° 1.117′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Wisconsin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 805 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: 802 Wisconsin Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 715 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 814 Wisconsin (within shouting distance of this marker); 816 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting

805 Wisconsin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026

2. 805 Wisconsin and Marker

distance of this marker); 818 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 714 Wisconsin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 706 Wisconsin Avenue (about 400 feet away); 904 Wisconsin Avenue (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.