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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BFL_electric-streetcars_Romeo-MI.html
On November 18, 1899 the first electric streetcar arrived in Romeo.
It moved up a track in the center of Main Street, connected by long rods to overhead electrical lines. Later, it turned west on St. Clair Street to the new Detroit United Railway…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BER_wooden-wheels_Romeo-MI.html
Romeo was a world of wheels, long before the automobile.
In the mid-1800s, a carriage industry developed here which was responsible for much of the prosperity of the Village of Romeo. This is still seen in the beautiful old homes built originally…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BEL_village-of-romeo_Romeo-MI.html
Originally known as Indian Village, Romeo was platted in 1830 on the former winter campgrounds of a band of Chippewa Indians. Nathaniel Taylor, Ashael Bailey and a Major Larned laid out the village, which was incorporated in 1838. Named Romeo by T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BEA_many-tools-and-many-tasks_Romeo-MI.html
This shop has sheltered many types of work over the years.
Built on its original South Bailey Street site in 1864, its owners included a tinsmith and a furniture upholsterer. Later, blacksmith Clyde Craig worked in the building for 50 years, addr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BDH_simpson-park-campground_MI.html
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In the early nineteenth century Methodists began holding camp meetings, an outgrowth of their early revivals. Revival services were held during the winter months, and late summer was generally reserved for the district camp meeting. Simpso…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2B50_erin-warren-fractional-district-no-2-school_Eastpointe-MI.html
This school served children in Erin and Warren Townships from 1872 to 1921. Beginning in 1838, German farmer Christian Gerlach held classes in his home. During the 1840s a log building served as a classroom. In 1850 a red frame school was built. I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29WQ_loren-andrus-house_Washington-MI.html
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Loren Andrus (1816-1901) came to Macomb County from New York State in 1828. He served as an assistant engineer on the survey of the Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal, but gained prominence in agricultural work. In particular he focused on the br…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29QG_frenchys-auto-parts_Roseville-MI.html
During World War II, new cars were not available
and people came to Frenchy's Auto Parts to keep their cars running. Owners Dumitru and Anna Simionescu experienced difficulties — rebuilding from a 1949 fire and financial struggles — h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29P4_watching-the-big-show_Roseville-MI.html
The outdoor theater was a delightful landmark in Roseville
and in the memories of people who enjoyed the Gratiot Drive-In for 36 years. It first opened in 1948 and offered entertainment until it closed in September 1984. People fondly remember th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29OH_packard-field-in-roseville_Roseville-MI.html
Ground was broken here in many ways.
At this site along Gratiot Avenue, Michigan's first commercial airport was established in 1919, and in 1954 Michigan's first shopping center opened here. Packard Motor Car Company, a leading American automobil…