Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Henry the Hatter
Michigan Centennial Business
Photographed by R. C., May 3, 2011
1. Henry the Hatter Marker
Erected by Historical Society of Michigan.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Historical Society of Michigan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 42° 20.088′ N, 83° 2.753′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. It is on Broadway Street near Gratiot Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1307 Broadway Street, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: L.B. King and Company Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Statue of Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away); Germantown / The Harmonie Club (about 500 feet away); Beatrice Buck's Paradise Valley Park (about 500 feet away); Parker's Alley (about 700 feet away); Kresge Korner (about 800 feet away); The Kern Clock (about 800 feet away); St. Mary's School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.
Also see . . . Henry the Hatter.
Henry the Hatter was a hat factory until 1985. The hat factory was able to create special custom hats within a few hours of the order. The store is also known for its kindness towards its customers and closeness to those who buy hats from the store. Celebrities Run DMC, LL Cool J, Kid Rock, and Steve Harvey are all store regulars, and Kid Rock featured the store in his video for "Roll On".(Submitted on September 1, 2026, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed by R. C., May 3, 2011
2. Henry the Hatter Marker
Henry the Hatter is not located in the most desirable location in Downtown Detroit.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
