Historic Walking Tours Archives - Page 9 of 10 - Erie County Historical Society

Stone’s Block & Woolworth

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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

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(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

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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

Trinity Methodist Church

Leslie2024-02-05T07:36:04-05:00

301 Jackson Street

The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in the Sandusky area in 1818. Continue Reading >

Trinity Methodist ChurchLeslie2024-02-05T07:36:04-05:00

Underground Railroad Historical Marker

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Jackson Street Pier Entrance

At the entrance to the Jackson Street Pier is an historical marker recognizing the activities of the Underground Railroad in Sandusky during the years preceding the Civil War. Continue Reading >

Underground Railroad Historical MarkerLeslie2023-07-29T15:03:53-04:00

Union Bank

Leslie2023-07-29T14:55:28-04:00

142 Columbus Avenue

The building at 142 Columbus Avenue was built in 1853 and housed a succession of banks: Union Bank, Second National Bank, and Commercial Bank. Continue Reading >

Union BankLeslie2023-07-29T14:55:28-04:00

Washington Building / Mahala Block

Leslie2023-07-29T15:02:16-04:00

South side of East Washington Row

In 1894, William West built a four-story commercial structure on East Washington Row between Columbus Avenue and Wayne Street called the Mahala Building. Continue Reading >

Washington Building / Mahala BlockLeslie2023-07-29T15:02:16-04:00

Weeden-Reber Building

Leslie2023-07-28T15:48:24-04:00

127 - 131 East Water Street

This building was built around 1853 by John Weeden. Continue Reading >

Weeden-Reber BuildingLeslie2023-07-28T15:48:24-04:00

West House

Leslie2023-07-29T15:09:11-04:00

Southwest corner of Columbus Avenue and Water Street

Ever since local contractor W. T. West opened the West House in 1858, the year the state fair visited Sandusky, the intersection of Water Street and Columbus Avenue has been a hub of activity. Continue Reading >

West HouseLeslie2023-07-29T15:09:11-04:00

Wildman Mills Building

Leslie2023-07-28T10:28:59-04:00

205-223 West Water Street

Wildman and Mills constructed the building at 223 West Water Street in 1835, and sold it to John Sloan in 1845. Continue Reading >

Wildman Mills BuildingLeslie2023-07-28T10:28:59-04:00