Leslie, Author at Erie County Historical Society

Schade / Ohio Theater

Leslie2023-07-28T10:45:08-04:00

Corner of Jackson and West Market Streets

The Schade Theater opened in 1915. The owner was Sanduskian George J. Schade. According to the local newspaper, the Star-Journal, the theater cost an estimated $100,000, a very substantial sum at the time. Continue Reading >

Schade / Ohio TheaterLeslie2023-07-28T10:45:08-04:00

Schade-Mylander Plaza

Leslie2023-07-28T11:42:24-04:00

Foot of Columbus Avenue

Standing at the foot of Columbus Avenue, the view is little changed in the last 100 years. The plaza itself is reconstructed with a new fountain and reminiscent of the open plaza that existed here a century ago. Continue Reading >

Schade-Mylander PlazaLeslie2023-07-28T11:42:24-04:00

Second Baptist Church

Leslie2023-07-28T08:09:50-04:00

315 Decatur Street

One of the most active stations in the Sandusky Underground Railroad network is the Second Baptist Church. It was founded as Zion Baptist Church in 1849 by a group of former slaves and freeborn Blacks. Continue Reading >

Second Baptist ChurchLeslie2023-07-28T08:09:50-04:00

Sloane House Hotel

Leslie2023-07-28T12:54:51-04:00

NW Corner Columbus Ave and W. Washington Row

After relocating the Cooke home, Rush R. Sloane broke ground for a hotel on this corner called the Sloane House, which opened to the public on November 17, 1881. Continue Reading >

Sloane House HotelLeslie2023-07-28T12:54:51-04:00

Star Theatre

Leslie2023-07-28T11:10:07-04:00

136 Columbus Avenue

The Star Theatre at 136 Columbus Avenue was built in 1914 as a silent movie theater. Continue Reading >

Star TheatreLeslie2023-07-28T11:10:07-04:00

State Theater

Leslie2025-09-21T08:53:34-04:00

Southwest corner of Columbus Avenue and Water Street

In 1928, William Seitz opened the State Theater motion picture house on the same site, with a bowling alley in the rear. Continue Reading >

State TheaterLeslie2025-09-21T08:53:34-04:00

Stiles E. Hubbard Building

Leslie2023-07-27T15:41:03-04:00

115 West Water Street

The Stiles E. Hubbard Building, which was built in 1856, complements the adjoining building built by Stiles Hubbard’s brother, Lester, in 1855. Continue Reading >

Stiles E. Hubbard BuildingLeslie2023-07-27T15:41:03-04:00

Stone’s Block & Woolworth

Leslie2023-07-27T15:51:34-04:00

Southeast Corner Columbus and Market Streets

Early commercial development of the southeast corner of Columbus Avenue and East Market Street began in 1870 when local attorney Walter F. Stone constructed a frame building for stores. Continue Reading >

Stone’s Block & WoolworthLeslie2023-07-27T15:51:34-04:00

Third National Bank

Leslie2023-07-27T15:37:16-04:00

(ca 1914) 220 West Market Street

Founded in 1872 as the Third National Bank, the Third National Exchange Bank was at 220 West Market Street from 1914 until the mid 1960’s. Continue Reading >

Third National BankLeslie2023-07-27T15:37:16-04:00

Trinity United Methodist Church

Leslie2024-02-05T07:41:57-05:00

214 East Jefferson Street

In 1918 the Methodist church lost its location at the corner of Washington Street and Jackson Street to make way for the new Post Office. Continue Reading >

Trinity United Methodist ChurchLeslie2024-02-05T07:41:57-05:00