Four acres of the 60-acre farm owned by John Andreas Reif Jr. was deeded to George Adam Hochthanner, Johann Stroehlein and Frederick Burden on July 12, 1856 for the establishment of a church, parson's house and burial ground. A log church and a log . . . — — Map (db m248133) HM
Frankenmuth
The settlement of Frankenmuth and the organization of Saint Lorenz Evangelical Lutheran Church occurred simultaneously. Pastor Wilhelm Loehe of Neuendettelsau, Bavaria, was inspired to establish a German Lutheran colony by . . . — — Map (db m168040) HM
Side A:
The village of Frankenmuth began as a German community in 1845. Its first settlers were among the German immigrants who left their homeland because of poor farming conditions and political unrest. Frankenmuth also attracted people . . . — — Map (db m156446) HM
This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
Frankenmuth
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
founded in 1888
for more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for . . . — — Map (db m101555) HM
This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
Frankenmuth
Woolen Mill
Founded in 1894
for more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for contributing to . . . — — Map (db m101549) HM
While W. Christian Gugel (1874-1930) was the treasurer of Saginaw County (1915-1920), he used his influence to ensure that the Dixie Hwy. Bridge was moved to span the Cass River at the Beyer Rd. location near his farm.
Because of his efforts it . . . — — Map (db m121627) HM
Side 1
Built in 1904, this 204-foot-long bridge carried the Detroit and Saginaw Turnpike over the Cass River in Bridgeport Township. By around 1919 the pike, which had become the well-traveled Dixie Highway, required a more substantial . . . — — Map (db m181462) HM
Marv Herzog, a proud native son, promoted Frankenmuth and its German/Bavarian heritage for over 56 years throughout the USA and Europe with his unique style as a polk accordionist, band leader and as one of its key ambassadors of goodwill.
. . . — — Map (db m206518) HM
Fifteen German immigrants from Franconia, Bavaria, led by the Rev. August Craemer, founded Frankenmuth in 1845. They were advised to settle here by the Rev. Frederick Schmid, Lutheran pastor of Ann Arbor's German colony, founded in the 1820's. Other . . . — — Map (db m92070) HM
A Michigan Centennial Business, the Frankenmuth Woolen Mill is recognized as the oldest, continuously operated woolen mill in Michigan. The original mill structure is still in use and remains the same today as when first opened in October of 1894. A . . . — — Map (db m168214) HM
Oscar and Evelyn Rau (left panel)
Originally established as the Hotel Goetz in 1902, Rau's Country Store, Inc. has been a family favorite since 1964. Oscar and Evelyn started Rau's Country Store, Inc. as Michigan's "Most Unique . . . — — Map (db m241107) HM
SAFE IN OUR FATHER'S ARMS is a tribute to the transformation of this building over time.
The sculpture, by artist Gary Gavit, depicting a father with his children, was created entirely from parts salvaged from the safe door removed during the . . . — — Map (db m248354) HM
This Evangelical Lutheran school was located at the southeast corner of Main and School Streets.
The original (left) portion of the structure was dedicated on April 15, 1928. It contained five classrooms. two committee rooms and a library on . . . — — Map (db m248353) HM
This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
Star of the West
Milling company
Founded in 1870
For more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the people of Michigan
and for . . . — — Map (db m120827) HM
Frankenmuth´s first restaurant, the Exchange Hotel, opened on this site in 1856. In 1900 John Hubinger built the New Exchange Hotel here. William Zehnder, Sr. and his wife, Emilie, acquired the restaurant in 1928. They remodeled the hotel in an . . . — — Map (db m168062) HM
Lovira Hart Jr., an 1836 pioneer of Tuscola County, built the Hart Schoolhouse with the help of his neighbors, sometime between 1855 and 1860. It was built on Hart's property on Hart Road, south of Frankenmuth Road, formerly M-38. It was designated . . . — — Map (db m248266) HM