On Park Avenue west of Bridge Street (U.S. 31), on the right when traveling west.
This was the address of Amos Fox from the late Eighteen Seventies until the late Eighteen Nineties. Mr. Fox was a pioneer business man of Charlevoix. He and his partner, Hiram Rose, built the wooden dock that ships on Lake Michigan used before a . . . — — Map (db m215864) HM
On Bridge Street (U.S. 31) at Mason Street, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Street.
He survived the sinking of USS Perch (SS-176) and more than 3 years as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II
He was a native of Charlevoix and was instrumental in building and maintaining this Memorial — — Map (db m98059) HM WM
On Palmer Circle, on the left when traveling west.
This flagpole once stood at the site of Consumers Energy's Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant, about 4.5 miles northwest of Charlevoix off of U.S. 31. The plant set several industry records throughout its operating life from 1962 to 1997 and was named a . . . — — Map (db m98098) HM
On Chicago Avenue at Coast Guard Drive, on the left when traveling east on Chicago Avenue.
Built 1892, donated to the Charlevoix Historical Society 1992.
It is a designated Charlevoix Local Historic District.
ca. 1900.
The Charlevoix Train Depot was designed by
Charles Pelton & Company of Grand
Rapids, MI for the Chicago & . . . — — Map (db m257070) HM
On U.S. 31 0.8 miles west of Airport Drive (Marion Center Road) (County Highway 65), on the right when traveling west.
The pie crust measured from 14 feet, 4 inches in diameter, 2 feet deep and weighing a total of 7 tons. A total of 1,730 lbs. for the pie crust 850 lbs. of flour 325 lbs. of water 15 lbs. of salt 110 lbs. of milk 375 lbs. of shortening 55 . . . — — Map (db m154653) HM
On Chicago Avenue at Coast Guard Drive on Chicago Avenue.
Completed in the summer of 1912, the concrete paving of the
street from the Depot up the hill to The Inn on Mercer Blvd at the
end of Dixon was scored with lines to prevent slippage by the
horses which were used for hauling luggage and . . . — — Map (db m257263) HM
On Bridge Street north of Antrim Street, on the right when traveling north.
Chamber of Commerce
and Parkside Restaurant,
ca. 1938.
Charlevoix’s first Chamber of Commerce
building occupied the curent performance
pavilion site. Built in 1925 originally as an
open-air bandstand, it was soon closed in
to resemble . . . — — Map (db m257275) HM
On State Street at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on State Street.
The First Congregational Church was formed in 1882. Members purchased this lot in 1883, and the building was completed in 1885. Church women held social fundraisers to help finance its cost. The building features rare Stick style motifs. The . . . — — Map (db m98093) HM
On Bridge Street (U.S. 31) at Bridge Park Drive, on the left when traveling south on Bridge Street.
Fishing and Lumbering - Round Lake, North ShoreTug Loaded with Lake Trout
ca. 1900
When Charlevoix was permanently settled in 1854, Lake Michigan teemed with millions of tons of fish, called "finny . . . — — Map (db m215844) HM
On Green Sky Hill 0.2 miles east of Old U.S. 31, on the right when traveling south.
Here in the 1840's the Chippewa Indian missionary, Peter Greensky, established a Protestant mission in an area where legend says Indian chiefs once held their councils. New trees have been planted in an arrangement similar to that of the trees that . . . — — Map (db m215921) HM
On Bridge Street (U.S. 31) at Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Street.
[Excerpted historical photo captions read]
Round Lake Harbor, 1950s
Shuffleboard Courts in East Park, 1940s
First Waterfront Art Fair, 1959
North American in Round Lake, 1950s — — Map (db m98031) HM
Near Bridge Street near Pine River Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Origins, ca. 12,000 Years Ago.
Indigenous people have been in nearly
continuous residence in this area for the last
12,000 years. Although these are
various origin stories, it is commonly held
that the Odawa and their close kin the . . . — — Map (db m257379) HM
Fish Hatchery,
1930s.
Charlevoix’s US government fish
hatchery was built in 1917. When it
opened, it was the largest Federal
hatchery in the United States.
In recent years the building has served
as the State of Michigan's . . . — — Map (db m247401) HM
Near Park Avenue west of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west.
The last swing bridge to span the outer channel was built in 1901.
When first put into operation it was considered to be far and away
the best in modern bridge construction and design. It was made
entirely of steel, except for the roadbed, which . . . — — Map (db m257298) HM
On Chicago Avenue at Coast Guard Drive on Chicago Avenue.
Lifetime member of the Charlevoix United Methodist Church.
His path in life was in the true spirit of God’s way.
Scout Master of Troop 11 in Charlevoix for thirty-three years.
He influenced many young lives through his guidance
and . . . — — Map (db m257269) HM
Near Bridge Street at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Hotel Alhambra, ca. 1935
The Lewis Grand Opera House was
constructed on this site, abutting the
channel, in 1883. Served the
community as a theater and meeting place
until the building was converted into
the red brick Hotel Alhambra in . . . — — Map (db m247391) HM
On Bridge Park Drive at Bridge Street (U.S. 31), on the left on Bridge Park Drive.
1859-1864 Bridge #1
Built wide enough for two pedestrians to pass, this wooden structure was four feet across and two feet above the water, with removable planks in the middle. If someone wasn't nearby to help, those in a boat . . . — — Map (db m215863) HM
On Park Avenue at Lake Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
This land was deeded to the City of Charlevoix for
park purposes in 1882 by Amos and Ella Fox for the
sum of $840.00. At some time prior to the year
1900, the City constructed a water works" on the
north end of the property. In 1899 the . . . — — Map (db m257478) HM
On Bridge Park Drive (U.S. 31) at East Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Park Drive.
Manitou Shoal Lightship,
ca. 1934.
Lighships were used to guide vessels
past certain hazardous navigation points
along Lake Michigan’s maritime lanes.
Manitou Shoal west of the Leelanau
Peninsula was one such spot. Until
1935, when a . . . — — Map (db m247384) HM
On Bridge Street (U.S. 31) north of Antrim Street, on the left when traveling south.
Clarence "Odie" Odmark
Charlevoix Band Director
1946 - 1975
"The music that resonated
throughout my life,
Now resounds from my spirit." — — Map (db m98090) HM
On West Dixon Avenue west of Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to Pierre Francois-Xavier de Charlevoix, Jesuit missionary, teacher and historian, 1682 – 1761, who passed these shores in 1721. — — Map (db m257444) HM
On Bridge Street (U.S. 31) at Bridge Park Drive, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Street.
This memorial recognizes the instrumental role.
Mayor Robert Bridge played in the development of
the public park areas along round lake, during his
term as Charlevoix’s mayor from 1938-1948.
Mayor Bridge’s visionary approach led to the . . . — — Map (db m247389) HM
On Bridge Street (U.S. 31) at Mason Street, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Street.
U.S. Navy Submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II.
A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are on board these 52 submarines
still on "patrol"
Albacore ·
Amberjack ·
Argonaut ·
Barbel ·
Bonefish ·
Bullhead · . . . — — Map (db m98057) HM WM
On Bridge Street (U.S. 31) at Mason Street, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Street.
We the US Submarine Veterans of WWII
Michigan Chapter
proudly dedicate this memorial
to the gallant men of the
USS Escolar (SS294)
Lost by enemy action on or about
17 October 1944
while on her first patrol
with the loss of her . . . — — Map (db m98060) HM WM
Wharfside Building Acquisition
The 2002 purchase of the Wharfside Building (formerly known as Neff Brothers Quality Food Store) culminated the City of Charlevoix's one hundred and six year dedicated effort to purchase properties along the . . . — — Map (db m98056) HM
