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 Marker
Upper Image Caption
This building was built on this location in 1886. It became Citizens State Bank in 1901. The Big Rapids Pioneer was housed in the basement of the bank with an entryway on Maple Street.
Lower Left Image Caption The interior of the Citizens State Bank in 1904.
Lower Right Image Caption The interior of the bank was "modernized" in 1906.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 43° 41.918′ N, 85° 28.926′ W. Marker is in Big Rapids, Michigan, in Mecosta County. Marker is on North Michigan Avenue north of Maple Street (State Highway 20), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North 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. Ferris State College (a few steps from 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); a different marker also named Historic Downtown (within shouting distance of this
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 5, 2017
2. Historic Downtown Marker
The marker is on the wall of the bank building, at the very right next to the red Schuberg building, and is obscured by the cab of the pickup truck.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
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