1 The East End of Lake Street
Imagine standing on Lake Street just below Sixth Street, shown along the bottom of the map.
Lake Street almost to Sixth Street. View west. Winter.
Sixth Street, also called M22, runs from left to right about
half way up the photo.
1903 Plat Map
This is part of a plat map showing Lake Street from M-22 west to Lake Michigan.
Each numbered arrow identifies a set of photos for that neighborhood.
To go directly to a neighborhood, click its arrow in the map.
To view this map throughout the tour, click here.
North
Walk a few steps up
the street.
Other Nearby Views
Lake Street at Sixth Street Facing West.
It's summer.
On the left in the foreground is Matteson Manor built by William
Matteson. On the right is the Matteson Store built by William’s brother
Charles Matteson. Behind the Matteson Store is the Wareham Store
and Macabee Hall.
The
view to the right
Thompson's Gas Station and Diner
This building is on the northeast
corner of Lake Street and Sixth Street.
Another view looking back
Same Building Later: Texaco Gas Station
This is northeast view of the same building shown above. This photo
was taken around 1956 when the building was a Texaco Gas Station.
Turn
your head farther to the right.
Standard Gas Station and Motel
This a southeast aerial view from the intersection of Lake Street and
M22.
Cross
Sixth Street. Look at the north
side of the street.
Buildings along Lake Street Near Sixth Street
From right to left as if you were walking up the street are the Charles
P. Matteson store, the Wareham store, Irwin's Blacksmith Shop, a house
(hidden among the trees), and the
Arcadia High School just barely visible in the background.
After walking across Sixth Street, look right.
The Matteson Store
This is the Charles P. Matteson General Merchandise store located at the
northwest corner of Lake Street and M22. The building still exists on the
site.
The Matteson Store was identical in style to several other buildings along Lake Street and was one of several general merchandise stores in the village. The second story served as a Masonic Hall after the Ebert Store was demolished.
Look across the street from the Matteson Store.
Matteson Manor
Built by the Matteson brothers, Matteson Manor was a fine hotel known for
the excellent meals served in its dining room. After the hotel closed, it
stood vacant for many years. The building was purchased in 2000 and
demolished because of its age and years of neglect.