Fairman Building - Big Rapids, MI. - Michigan Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The Fairman Building was a prominent building back in the 1800's, housing several offices and commercial businesses. Today it still stands and still houses Fairman's Clothing store.

Historical Name: FAIRMAN BUILDING Description: Banker Ferdinand Fairman (1833-1902) built this structure in 1880 - 81. The upper floors housed offices, and the basement and first floor offered a variety of commercial businesses, including a combined tobacco store--billiard hall and Fairman's Bank. The block was designed and built by Crocker and Hudnutt of Big Rapids. Fairman closed his bank in 1889, but opened a new one in 1896 after the financial Panic of 1893 left the city without a bank. Parking nearby?: yes D/T ratings: Registered Site #: 2202 Historical Date: Not listed website: Not listed

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