Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
818 Wisconsin Avenue
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
1. 818 Wisconsin Avenue Marker
This quaint family home once belonged to the Floyd Marble family. Floyd was the youngest son of Webster Marble. Born on June 20th, 1891, in Gladstone. His first job was as cashier of the Gladstone State Savings Bank, but he was also deeply involved in the Marble Manufacturing family business.
He served as Secretary/Manager of the Bay-de-Noc Transportation Company. Military service following WWI at Rock Island and was part owner of the Northwest Manufacturing in Manistique.
He was involved in many positions within the family business from working in the factory to becoming Vice President after his father died. He was also President of Marble Card. Floyd loved to hunt and belonged to the Northern Sportsmen's Club.
FLoyd married Adella Aikin Sept. 6th, 1918, and they had three children. Jean, Ellen and Lansing. He later married Mary McIntosh and had two more children. Rosemary and Daniel.
Floyd died at the hunting camp at Round Lake on Nov. 16th, 1937 at the age of 46. His wife Mary then acquired his positions in the family business.
The home was built in 1900, and still has hosted families and friends for
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Photo courtesy of Delta County Historical Society
Erected by Gladstone Historical Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World I • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1891.
Location. 45° 50.749′ N, 87° 1.162′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is on Wisconsin Avenue east of 9th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 818 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: 816 Wisconsin Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 814 Wisconsin (a few steps from this marker); 802 Wisconsin Avenue (within shouting
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 12, 2026
2. 818 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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
