Last updated: May 8, 2021
Place
216 5th St.
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
Calumet, MI
Significance:
Contributing Structure to the Calumet National Historic Landmark District
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No
MANAGED BY:
Private Property
Amenities
2 listed
Cellular Signal, Parking - Auto
The lot at 216 5th Street was formerly occupied by a two-story wood-frame building like the building just north at 218 5th Street. That early building was built sometime between 1870 and 1884. In 1884 it was occupied by a saloon and by 1888 became a drug store and remained so for many years. By 1898, and perhaps before, it was known as the Eagle Drug Store, J. W. Clemo, proprietor. The Eagle Drug Store sold many postcards and copper souvenirs in the late 19th and early 20th century which are still popular among collectors today.
Advertisements from the store include “Physicians Prescriptions and Family Recipes,” “Choice Candies Constantly in Stock,” “The Latest Drinks at Soda Fountain,” and “Pure Drugs & Fair Charges. If you figure close, give us a trial.” By 1917 the building was occupied by a jewelry store, the Warren Jewelry Company. In 1930 Frank Marzene’s photo studio resided there. Marzene moved down the street by 1940, and by about 1950 the old building was replaced by the existing building which was home to a barbershop.
Advertisements from the store include “Physicians Prescriptions and Family Recipes,” “Choice Candies Constantly in Stock,” “The Latest Drinks at Soda Fountain,” and “Pure Drugs & Fair Charges. If you figure close, give us a trial.” By 1917 the building was occupied by a jewelry store, the Warren Jewelry Company. In 1930 Frank Marzene’s photo studio resided there. Marzene moved down the street by 1940, and by about 1950 the old building was replaced by the existing building which was home to a barbershop.