Vine in Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kalamazoo Celery
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 30, 2014
1. Kalamazoo Celery Marker
Inscription.
Kalamazoo Celery. . A Scotsman, named Taylor, grew the first celery in Kalamazoo in 1856. Diners at the Burdick Hotel regarded it with curiosity. Cornelius De Bruyn, a gardener, who came here from The Netherlands in 1866, developed the modern type of celery from the earlier soup celery. Other Dutch farmers by 1872 were turning the Kalamazoo mucklands into fields of celery. J.S. Dunkley sold medicines and condiments made of celery. Soon Kalamazoo celery was known the nation over. Michigan has been a leading celery producer ever since.
A Scotsman, named Taylor, grew the first celery in Kalamazoo in 1856. Diners at the Burdick Hotel regarded it with curiosity. Cornelius De Bruyn, a gardener, who came here from The Netherlands in 1866, developed the modern type of celery from the earlier soup celery. Other Dutch farmers by 1872 were turning the Kalamazoo mucklands into fields of celery. J.S. Dunkley sold medicines and condiments made of celery. Soon Kalamazoo celery was known the nation over. Michigan has been a leading celery producer ever since.
Erected 1959 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 133.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 42° 16.58′ N, 85° 35.22′ W. Marker is in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. It is in Vine. Marker is at the intersection of S. Park Street (State Highway 331) and Balch Street, on the right when traveling north on S. Park Street. Marker is on the east side of S. Park Street between Balch Street and W. Crosstown Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1517 S Park Street, Kalamazoo MI 49008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Also see . . . Stalking the Celery City. From the Kalamazoo Public Library. (Submitted on June 16, 2014.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 30, 2014
2. Kalamazoo Celery Marker
View south towards intersection of S. Park Street and Balch Street
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 30, 2014
3. Kalamazoo Celery Marker
View north towards intersection of S. Park St and Crosstown Parkway
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,061 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
