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2008
c1910
2008
c1937 – building on the right
200 to 212 West Michigan Avenue are one building. Built in 1879 it was originally referred to as the ‘Union Block.’ Today many people know the building as the ‘Kresge Building’ because an S.S. Kresge store occupied the first floor from 1929 until 1966. Prior to 1929 and after 1966 a wide variety of business occupied the retail spaces, while apartments were above.
Style: Italianate Commercial
Built : 1879
Builder / Architect: Josiah Fish Sanders
200:
- ~1892 JF Sanders Merchant Tailor
- ~1892 Dr. John B. Van Fossen Dentist — Van Fossen was an avid bird watcher
- 2008 J. Neal Mongolian Grille
202
- ~1891 George M. Hull physician and surgeon. Also residence of George M. Hull
- ~1892 Trim & McGregor Dry Goods, Cloaks, Ladies and Children’s Shoes (Norman B. Trim, James E. CmGregor) James E. McGregor was city cleark from 1898-1900
204
- ~1892 WP Stone & Co. (William P. Stone) Groceries and Provisions
- c1913 – Alban & Augustus Palace Meat Market
- c1929 Drug Store
- 2008 Frank’s Drugs
206
- ~1892 Trim & Co (Ethan E. and Norman B. Trim, James E. McGregor) Boots and shoes
208
- ~1892 Wallace & Clark (James N. Wallace, William J. Clarke) Furniture and Undertakers
210
- ~1892 Mrs. E.M. Curtis – Milliner
- 2008 Bowerbird Mongo Antiques and Collectibles
212
- ~1892 Western Union Telegraph Co. (Joseph H. Manning, manager) and Dealer in Cigars and Tobacco.
- 2008 Fast Eddie’s Musical Instruments
Tags: 200, 202, 204, 206, 208, 210, ave, avenue, Congress, Michigan, Ypsilanti
