McCarthy's Barber Shop
Hemingway's Michigan
This building once housed McCarthy's Barber Shop and Bath Room, where, in the fall of 1919, the young Hemingway went for a shave or haircut and for the patrons' banter about fishing and politics. He also likely took advantage of the public baths located in the building's basement. The shop is referred to by name in Hemingway's novel, The Torrents of Spring.
Erected 2012 by Michigan Hemingway Society. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Hemingway's Michigan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 45° 22.472′ N, 84° 57.328′ W. Marker is in Petoskey, Michigan, in Emmet County. It is on Howard Street south of Lake Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 Howard Street, Petoskey MI 49770, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula, on the Straits of Mackinac, and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. 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 Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jesperson's Restaurant (a few steps from this marker); M. J. Bourke: Agricultural Specialties (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Hartford Dahlgren Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker
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Also see . . . Michigan Hemingway Society. Website homepage (Submitted on September 18, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
