Any info on this token !

[flakefinder]

I found this Token at a old school house that dates back to the mid 1800s , sorry pic are a little blurry.

 

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[Mackaydon]

What are the words or letters?

 

[idahotokens]

It appears to me to say: W / 1806 / Fort St. -- if so, my bet would be that it is from Detroit, MI. If you can post better pics (use the macro setting on your camera), I can run it by the current MI token cataloger.

John in the 208

 

[flakefinder]

Heres some better pics, it says 1306 W FORT ST, Thanks for the help

 

[Mackaydon]

There's a West Fort Street in Detroit; is that near you? If so, you may wish to ask those in the area if they know anything about what use to be (or is still) at that specific address.

 

[teleprospector]

Hi flakefinder,
See if you can ID those symbols, it may help you come up with more info about who issued the tokens.
I'm checking into the 1306 w fort street for you, I'll let you know what I come up with.
Jon

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Can't help with any info But congrats on a sweet token

 

[tokensmith]

The 1916 city directory & the 1917 gazetteer both list Edward Kagler as a barber at 1306 W. Fort St. The 1919 gazetteer has Edward Cole as a barber at that address. The 1911 city directory has Martin B. Rowen as a coal dealer there. None of these would explain the W on the token.

My guess is that somewhere between 1911 and 1920 someone with a W in their name issued the token but I have been unable to find them. The address doesn't exist after 1920 when Detroit renumbered the streets.

 

[flakefinder]

Detroit is about a hundred miles away, I was wondering if it could have something to do with fort Custer Military Base which is only a few miles away from where it was found. I found a map of the old base but I cant make out the street names , I am trying to find a better map. But sure thank every body for trying if I find any thing I will post it, if you find any thing more let me know and thanks again.