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Claude Shannon Walking Tour - Gaylord, Michigan
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This building was constructed in 1913 by Claude Shannon, Sr. using field stones from area farms. His son, Claude Jr., was a noted engineer - mathematician whose research is the basis for the digital age. Claude Jr.'s statue is located at 126 W. Main Street in Shannon Park.

This building was originally the Gaylord Post Office and served in that capacity until 1954.

The second floor was the insurance and real estate office of J. P. Hamilton who served as the city's first mayor.

Later, for many years, the building was the home of Glasser Real Estate. Recent building occupants include Diana’s Emporium, D&S Custom Art Work, SunFrog Shirts, and Koulka clothing store. 45th Parallel clothing store opened at this location in 2021.

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Post Office from 1913 - 1954

Car, Window, Building, Vehicle

Post Office in front with Municipal Building in the back of photo

Sky, Window, Building, Neighbourhood

History plaque

Font, Commemorative plaque, Wood, Public utility

Glasser Real Estate

Car, Building, Vehicle, Window

Building in 2017

Window, Sky, Building, Tire

There is a plaque near the entrance placed by the Gaylord Rotary Club designating this one of 10 historic buildings in downtown Gaylord.

This building was constructed in 1913 by Claude Shannon, Sr. using field stones from area farms. His son, Claude Jr., was a noted engineer - mathematician whose research is the basis for the digital age. Claude Jr.'s statue is located at 126 W. Main Street in Shannon Park.

This building was originally the Gaylord Post Office and served in that capacity until 1954.

The second floor was the insurance and real estate office of J. P. Hamilton who served as the city's first mayor.

Later, for many years, the building was the home of Glasser Real Estate. Recent building occupants include Diana’s Emporium, D&S Custom Art Work, SunFrog Shirts, and Koulka clothing store. 45th Parallel clothing store opened at this location in 2021.