Era: 1842-1903
Location: 520 North Park Street
David M. Estey, born in 1842 in New Hampshire, moved with his wife Mary in 1865 to West Haven, six miles north of Owosso, and started a wood furniture company.
In 1875, he was enticed to move his business to Owosso. Over time, D.M. Estey Manufacturing Co., located on South Washington, became the largest employer in town. His huge yard of lumber came from 12,000 acres of timberland he owned in Gladwin County.
Over the years, Estey was Mayor of Owosso (1884), owned a mine in New Mexico called David Estey City, and was half owner of the Queen Cart Co. and Estey and Calkins Lumber Co. in Pinconning.
Estey died in 1903 at age 61. His funeral, attended by many prominent Owosso residents, was held at his home at 520 North Park Street.