Northern Record Company


2608 Blaine [vacant lot]

Johnnie Mae Matthews ran several record labels in Detroit over the years. Her first label was based at this address on Blaine and was called 'Northern' after the local toilet paper!

Click on the Scenic Tour for more on Johnnie Mae.

Notes thanks to David Meikle

 


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