Huron Avenue Lexington Michigan c1910
This vintage postcard, labeled “Huron Avenue, Lexington, Michigan, c. 1910,” offers a glimpse into the town’s commercial district during the early 20th century. The scene captures a mix of brick and wooden storefronts, horse-drawn carriages, and one of the era’s early automobiles, reflecting the transition between old and new modes of transportation.
In the background, the Cadillac House Hotel stands prominently. Built in 1860, this historic hotel was a central hub for travelers arriving in Lexington, especially those coming by Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company steamers or railway. The Cadillac House served as both a lodging and social gathering place, accommodating visitors and business travelers at a time when Lexington was a thriving Great Lakes port.
The businesses along Huron Avenue in this image include a confectionery shop, as indicated by the sign for “Patrick & Bruce Confectionery,” and what appears to be a barber shop with a striped pole near the entrance. The presence of people engaged in daily activities, from shopping to reading outside the storefronts, adds to the postcard’s historical charm. This image reflects Lexington’s significance as a bustling commercial and transportation hub during the early 1900s, just before the automobile age fully reshaped small-town America.
