Bruce K.
9/11/2025
This marker might be a little hard to spot but it's here, pointing out a pivotal moment in Detroit's technological history. Look along the landscaping on the white wall next to the sidewalk. It...
Stearns Telephone Historical Marker
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511 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
The Stearns Telephone Historical Marker, nestled inconspicuously on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, MI, may easily evade notice with its weathered facade and unassuming position on the sidewalk.
This marker commemorates the installation of the first Bell telephone at Frederick Stearns' drugstore in 1877, marking a pivotal moment in the history of communication technology, as it laid the foundation for the development of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company.
Frederick Stearns, a prominent figure in Detroit's pharmaceutical industry, not only contributed to the field of medicine but also left a lasting legacy through his involvement in the early telecommunications sector, as evidenced by this humble marker.
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