Petoskey Post Office
1918
— 300 to 308 East Mitchell —
This location served as the post office for Petoskey from 1918 until 1962 when it was decided that Petoskey needed a new facility due to the growth of the surrounding townships. The post office was razed and the location moved to 216 State Street. The First State Bank and Trust became the next occupant in 1969. The FSB had been located at 300 Howard Street since 1891. In 1983 the Old Kent Bank of Grand Rapids had bought out the First State Bank. Old Kent opened its doors in 1984 in Petoskey. During Old Kent's time at this address, they bought the properties at 312 and 314 East Mitchell for future expansion. By 2000 Old Kent Bank was acquired by the Fifth Third Bank of Cincinnati. The 5/3 Bank expanded into the 312/314 addresses with a new two story building. All of the original eight addresses are now combined into 300 East Mitchell Street.
National Register of Historical Places
Erected by Little Traverse Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Little Traverse Regional Historical Society, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 45° 22.431′ N, 84° 57.405′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Kent Bank of Petoskey (here, next to this marker); Coburn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Petoskey Housefurnishing Co. / Reid Furniture (within shouting distance of this marker); Giles Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Koulis Ice Cream (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pop Corn King (within shouting distance of this marker); Fallass Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); National Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petoskey.
Also see . . . Little Traverse Historical Society. (Submitted on September 19, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
