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

706 Wisconsin Avenue

— City of Gladstone Historic Tour —

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026

1. 706 Wisconsin Avenue Marker

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This beautiful Colonial Revival single family home was built in 1900. The design was simple, symmetrical and practical. This style home is one of the more enduring examples of American Architecture.

J Paul Bushong owned this home. Paul came to Gladstone in 1894 at the age of 11. He became President of the Northwestern Cooperage and Lumber Company. The largest employer in the county. He was highly respected throughout the area. He served on the County Board of Supervisors, City Commission as Mayor and the U.P. Development Bureau. He hosted "Ford Day" on June 13th, 1931, for some 20,000 people. He was President and part owner of the Delta Silver Fox Farm. In 1923 he announced the construction of the New Community Center on Delta Ave. The Rialto Center. He married Bernice Bowen of Manistique in 1910. They had one daughter, Mary Alice. Paul died at the age of 52. The city prepared a proclamation and lowered the flags the day of his funeral. Bernice lived in the home until she passed in 1946.

John Skradski purchased the home in 1947 and renovated the structure for a more traditional style. Designed to provide comfort

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as well as provide a functional service. This home has been beautifully maintained and will serve the community for many years into the future.

Photo courtesy of Delta County Historical Society

Erected by Gladstone Historical Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1931.

Location. 45° 50.774′ N, 87° 1.036′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and 7th Street, on the left when traveling east on Wisconsin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 Wisconsin Avenue, 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

706 Wisconsin Avenue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026

2. 706 Wisconsin Avenue and Marker

of this marker: 714 Wisconsin (within shouting distance of this marker); 715 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 805 Wisconsin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 802 Wisconsin Avenue (about 400 feet away); 814 Wisconsin (about 500 feet away); 816 Wisconsin Avenue (about 500 feet away); 818 Wisconsin Avenue (about 600 feet away); 801 Delta Avenue (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026

3. 706 Wisconsin Avenue and Marker

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 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.