In the early 1920's this location was the site of the waiting station for the Interurban train. (right)
Shown below in 1928, new buildings had been constructed when 14 Mile was paved and widened. These had been built behind the existing . . . — — Map (db m216234) HM
In 1927, L.P. Cookingham became Village President. A man who embraced progress, he detested dirt roads and set about to improve the Village of Clawson with paved roads, sewer services and improved water service.
These photos, taken in 1928, . . . — — Map (db m216229) HM
The Ambassador Roller Rink moved to this location in 1941, from its original site on the second floor of 11 W. 14 Mile.
It was originally operated as the Ambassador Ballroom before embracing the popular new sport of roller skating. This new . . . — — Map (db m212051) HM
This Mill, located just east of here, once gave its name to the little village that became Clawson. Called Bowers' Mill or Blair's Mill depending on who owned it. It was also called "Pummychug" after the sound made by the steam-powered mill.
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This building was home to the first bank in Clawson, the Clawson State Savings Bank. When first opened in 1925, it was a marvel of technological advancement. Touted as impervious to robberies and fire, it featured bullet proof glass on the . . . — — Map (db m216265) HM
Built by Mr. Belinski and Mr. Fishman, the theater opened in 1940 and operated here until 1957.
The photo at left shows the theater in 1948. During the 1940's, the theater featured "dish night", when for the price of admission, each patron . . . — — Map (db m212108) HM
Built about 1915, the building first housed Clawson's grocery store. The grocery, along with Robinson's General Store further east on the street, helped provide the daily needs for Clawson residents. Above is the building as it appeared in 1927, . . . — — Map (db m216240) HM
The photo at left shows East 14 Mile, or Clawson Road, as it was then known, about 1922. Electrical lines had been strung, including street lights, and wooden sidewalks are visible on the right of the street.
The building in the left . . . — — Map (db m216235) HM
During the early 1900's Charles and Harriet Baker operated a general store and Post Office at this corner (left, about 1910). In addition to his Postmaster duties Charlie delivered groceries by horse and wagon (inset photo).
The general . . . — — Map (db m216271) HM
Clawson residents voted to incorporate as a village in 1920 and became a city in 1940. The single story building above, which stood just east of this location, served as the village offices and then city offices. City business offices were on the . . . — — Map (db m216272) HM
The Detroit United Railway, commonly known as the Interurban, crisscrossed Michigan with a network of rails that connected numerous smaller towns with the metropolis of Detroit. Beginning in 1899, the swift electric trains ran several times a . . . — — Map (db m216331) HM
Although still very rural, Clawson commerce was busy with a drug store, general store, creamery, real estate office, movie theatre, gas station and grocery store to serve the Village residents. This section of roadway was the home to the small . . . — — Map (db m216268) HM
Clawson experienced dramatic growth in the decade after World War II, with many new housing developments, a modern shopping center on the edge of town and a new high school.
Top left, Lipson's supermarket on the north side of East 14 Mile. . . . — — Map (db m216236) HM
Roads were unpaved and autos still shared the road with horse & buggy into the early 1920's. Right, a family enjoys a ride down S. Main, also known as Niles Rd.
Built in the early 1920's this building was known as the Levy Building. Shown . . . — — Map (db m216266) HM
The first recorded use of this corner was a horse livery in the 1880's which operated until destroyed by a fire resulting in the loss of many horses.
Through the years the crossroads has been a popular site for service stations and . . . — — Map (db m216329) HM
The first Detroit United Railway (DUR) train rolled through Clawson in September of 1899 and operated until 1931. Above, the train aproaches town along South Main Street, then known as the Niles Road, about 1900.
Poor road conditions did not . . . — — Map (db m216330) HM
Mass transit was abundant in Clawson from the 1920's and into the 1940's. Bus lines and taxis, known as jitneys, along with the Interurban train, provided many transportation choices for commuters and shoppers.
The Buchanan Bus Garage was . . . — — Map (db m216267) HM
