Petoskey in Emmet County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Perry Hotel

Hemingway's Michigan

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2016

1. The Perry Hotel Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1899, this is the only one of Petoskey’s grand turn of the century resort hotels still in existence. In 1916 Ernest Hemingway hiked and camped his way to northern Michigan from his Oak Park, Illinois, home with a friend. When he arrived in Petoskey, Hemingway stayed at the Perry Hotel -- paying 75 cents for his room – before heading to the family cottage at Walloon Lake.

Erected 2012 by Michigan Hemingway Society. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Hemingway's Michigan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 45° 22.564′ N, 84° 57.241′ W. Marker is in Petoskey, Michigan, in Emmet County. Marker is at the intersection of Bay Street and Lewis Street, on the right when traveling west on Bay Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Lewis Street, Petoskey MI 49770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Perry Hotel (here, next to this marker); Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Station (a few steps from this marker); Elk's Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Perry (within shouting

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distance of this marker); a different marker also named Elk's Club (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Indian Trail (about 400 feet away); Site of the 1899 Department of Michigan G.A.R. Encampment (about 500 feet away); The Annex (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petoskey.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Tour Hemingway's Michigan. Tour website homepage (Submitted on September 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Stafford's Perry Hotel: A Pioneer in Elegant Lodging. Hotel website homepage (Submitted on September 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. Michigan Hemingway Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on September 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

The Perry Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2016

2. The Perry Hotel and Marker

The Perry Hotel and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2016

3. The Perry Hotel and Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.