Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Henry the Hatter

Michigan Centennial Business

Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011

1. Henry the Hatter Marker

Inscription. This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Henry the Hatter. Founded in 1893, for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the economic growth and vitality of our state.

Erected by Historical Society of Michigan.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Historical Society of Michigan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 42° 20.088′ N, 83° 2.753′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is on Broadway Street near Gratiot Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1307 Broadway Street, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. L.B. King and Company Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Statue of Abraham Lincoln (about 400 feet away); Germantown / The Harmonie Club (about 500 feet away); Beatrice Buck's Paradise Valley Park (about 500 feet away); Parker's Alley (about 700 feet away); Kresge Korner (about

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800 feet away); The Kern Clock (about 800 feet away); St. Mary's School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011

2. Henry the Hatter Marker

Henry the Hatter is not located in the most desirable location in Downtown Detroit.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.