Big Rapids in Mecosta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic Downtown
Big Rapids
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 5, 2017
1. Historic Downtown Big Rapids Marker
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"Uncle Ray" sent this postcard of Michigan Ave. to his nephew David Erickson in 1947. Judson's Hardware opened in 1903.
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This photo was taken in front of the Nisbett building on the southeast corner of Michigan and Maple.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 43° 41.876′ N, 85° 28.924′ W. Marker is in Big Rapids, Michigan, in Mecosta County. Marker is on South Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is about 165 feet south of Maple Street (State Highway 20). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 South Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids MI 49307, 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 Historic Downtown (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Downtown (within shouting distance of this marker); Nisbett Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferris State College (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Downtown
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 5, 2017
2. Historic Downtown Big Rapids Marker
Marker is on the wall at the right edge of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
