Birmingham in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ford Building
101 North Old Woodward
In 1925, the Ford Building was clad in limestone with typical pre-depression bank details. In 1935, after the Birmingham State Savings Bank failed, the Wilson Drug Company moved in and remained there until 1979.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 42° 32.81′ N, 83° 12.877′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of North Old Woodward Avenue and West Maple Road, on the left when traveling north on North Old Woodward Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham MI 48009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Erity-Nixon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Billy McBride Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston-Shaw Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quarton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Field Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Huston Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.