South Broadway Street in South Town Historic District

#309 South Broadway Street: Schafer House,-1916

William and Almira Schafer Residence, (1916-1944)

1.  William Schafer took part of the house razed by Medina Farmers’ Exchange to his lot on South Broadway Street and Smith Road for a dwelling house in 1916,

2.  William Schafer makes beautiful Arts Craft felt rugs in 1926.

N. J. Cole Renter, (1928-1929)

J. Gardner and Eulalia Salisbury Renters, (1930-1939)

Paul and Ida Hartel Renters, (1940-1943)

Anton Kolasinski Renter, (1944-1945)

Regina E. and Ceylon E. Loehr Residence, (1945-1986)

1.  Ceylon Loehr purchased Lot 51 and the Schafer 7 room house for $5,250 in 1945.

C&L Radiator Shop, Ceylon E. Loehr, Prop. (1945-1986)

1.  Ceylon Leohr started out repairing radiators in the basement. The business grew as he added power mower repair then new item sales, mowers, tractors, and chain saws.

2.  There was a wide selection of power equipment on the grass fronting the street corner. Names such as Power King, Toro, Wheel Horse, John Deere, Homelite, Stihl, General Electric. and many others in the C&L stable.

3.  Ceylon Leohr was among the first to offer, the GE electric "Electrac" tractor that could be purchased at C&L. The electric tractor offered many optional electric tools including a hedge trimmer, drill, and others.

4.  In the store, in addition to much merchandise, a stuffed bear stood in the corner and there was a bear rug on the floor.

5.  To demonstrate chain saw capabilities, Ceylon Leohr obtained a large tree trunk and proceeded to turn it into "Yogi Bear". Yogi stood to watch at the Corner of South Broadway and East Smith Road for many years before vandals had their way with the artwork.

6.  The company expanded into the basement and then a building was added to the West. The former car dealership (where a gas station now sits) became available and C&L purchased it. The showroom floor became the center for new sales. In the basement of that building were tow motor sales and repair.

7.  Ceylon Leohr could be found every morning in the downstairs coffee shop at the Farmers Exchange Company for breakfast of eggs and toast and coffee. There were always four to six other local businessmen at the table.

 8.  Ceylon Leohr retired when the C&L business was sold, and it became The Tractor Place.

Frances H. and Howard E. Loehr Renter, (1948-1949) 

C&L Hobby Shop, (1949-1952)

Estate of Ceylon E. Loehr Rental Property, (1945-1986)

Organic Way, Renter, (1978-1982)

Wayne D. Schrader, Renter, (1982-1985)

Organic Way, Raymond M. Klubnik, Prop. (1986-1991)

Donetta R. Klubnik Rental Property, (1991-2001)

RJDM Properties, Inc. (2001-Present)

#315 South Broadway Street: Merchant House,-1895



Edward and Minerva Bostwick Vacant Lot 63, (1881-1895)

John S. Merchant Residence, (1895-1909)

1.  John S. Merchant purchased the vacant Part Lot 63 from Edward Bostwick in 1895.

2.  John S. Merchant built a house on the newly acquired Lot 63 in 1895.

John A. and Mary E. Stroup Residence, (1909-1910)

1.  John and Mary Stroup sold the property to Ralph and Anna House in 1910.

Ralph E. and Anna House Residence, (1910-1919)

1. Ralph E. House sold his property to William and Jessie Nugent in 1919.

William and Jessie Nugent Rental Property, (1919-1921)

1.  William Nugent sold the property to William A. Clement in 1921

Homer F. and Nellie P. Seeley Renters, (1919-1921)

1.  Son M. Homer Seeley sells all kinds of raw fur in 1922 and wants muskrats in 1926. He is still buying furs, dead and ill animals and hides in 1947.

William G. Rozell Renter and Studio, (1920-1923)

1.  William G. Rozell was a comedian, musician with Minnelli Brothers and made photographic backdrops for them in his studio and finishing plant here.

2.  William G. Rozell died in 1923.

William A. Clement Rental Property, (1921-1923)

1.  In 1923, William A. Clement razed the rental house to provide more space for operations of Clement Concrete Company,

 Clement Concrete Company, William A. Clement, Ronald L. Clement and Eugene. M. Clement, props. (1911-1940)

#320-325 South Broadway Street:

Medina Ashery (1850-1853),

Andrew Ashery, (1854-1896),

Medina Water Works Bldg.- (1898-1911),

Clement Concrete Company, (1911-1940),

Medina Ashery Company, H. G. Blake, Prop. (1850-1853)

1.  An ashery stood on the banks of Champion Creek on South Broadway where Clement Cement Company now (1923) stands. It was ramshackle building, made of the cheapest lumber slabs. The building contained a row of cauldron kettles set deep in the floor in which potash was boiled into lye then made into soap.

2.  Harrison G. Blake was the principle owner. It was the largest enterprise in Medina then employing a number of men at the plant and others bringing in the ashes. He sent half a dozen teams over the town and surrounding counties to bring in the ashes.

3.  The old ash man would come in with his bucket, proceed to the back of the house where the ashes had been carefully stored in old buckets, measure them up and carry them up on his shoulder and dump them into his wagon. Then mother would go out and get her “pay”– not in money but in groceries, dry goods or notions from the wagon. Mother selected pay for her ashes, which brought anywhere from six to 10 cents per bushel.

4.  Then the grimy old ash man would mount his seat and with a "good-by” and “giddap” with a slash of the whip to wake up the poor sleepy old team who looked and acted as though they had not seen an oat or a curry-comb since the election of Harrison, and then the old ash man would proceed on his weary round.

Andrew Ashery Company, Samuel Andrew, Prop. (1856-1896)

1.  Samuel Andrew was in Medina from 1852 to 1897 and owned an ashery where South Broadway crosses Champion Creek.

Susan McKiernan to Bob Hyde, August 17, 2018:

Bob, I found this really interesting. I know that an ashery was where they made charcoal. Everyone hated the Asher man because he was permanently filthy, he was mean from staying awake around the clock when he was firing to control the air to the wood so that it didn't burn away (or cause a fire), and he would cut your trees and even whole orchards when he was out of wood.

There were asheries in Chatham and Granger. Evidently the Medina asheries were where they made soap from the by-product of lye rather than charcoal.

An 1835” Ohio Free Press and Medina Co Advertiser”, the oldest known Medina paper, has an ad for Oviatt and Bronson asheries and general store. Location is unknown, but there were asheries on South Elmwood Street on the south side of Champion Creek in 1840, including an ashery owned by David King, prominent Medina businessman.

S.S.”Slim” Oatman wrote this in February 16, 1923 Medina Gazette:

Now dear readers go back with me to the old “ashery”. It was considerably past midnight when we arrive. We find Robert and Jerome Bean on watch, it being the custom for two of the day hands to stand watch through the night, to care for everything about the plant, but mainly to keep the potash boiling. Robert the older of the two, feeling sleepy (both having worked hard the day before) went into an adjoining room or shed to take a little nap, leaving Jerome alone to watch the boiling potash. Now, in some unaccountable manner, it seems he must have fallen asleep while walking around the kettles. Anyhow, Robert was aroused from his sleep by an unearthly scream, and rushing in he found his brother had fallen it to one of the kettles of boiling potash. He reached for him, pulled him out, carried him down to the creek and dipped him in the water. In doing this, he burned his clothing arms and hands badly. After leaving him in the water awhile, he took him out and carried him back to the plant and sat him down.

“Now,” said Robert, “I will take you on my back and carry you home". Then on second thought he said, “No that would not do. We were left in charge of the potash and it would not be right for us both to leave.” “Yes,” said Jerome, “You are right and I am able to walk home alone”. Therefore, setting the action to the word, this 16-year-old boy, alone in the dead of night, with every vestige of his clothing burned from his body, and as it proved, dying, took up his march homeward with bits of burning flesh dropping from his body. Even the soles of his feet came off on the way which were afterwards picked up by a neighbor and carried to the Bean home.

He arrived at his home, which was situated on West Washington street, just a little east of where Blake Hendrickson now resides, and knocking on the door called to his mother to come and let him in quick for he was burned to death.

Dear reader can you imagine his poor mother’s feelings when on opening the door she beheld her boy standing before her, naked as the day he was born, and his body, a horrible sight, burned and disfigured almost beyond recognition by his own mother?

But why torture you with further details of this terrible tragedy. Rather let us leave this poor unfortunate boy in the care of his heart-broken mother, and in the hands of his Savior; who after three days; suffering bore his spirit to that place of glory above, there to watch him tenderly, lovingly, until the judgment day.

In closing this remarkable story of long ago, we remember as though it was yesterday standing at our grandmother’s knee and hearing her relate, amidst heart-breaking sobs, this terrible story, word for word, of the awful fate of her dead boy.

Yes, Jerome Bean was a younger brother of Mrs. Lyman Oatman Sr. therefore an uncle of the writer of this article and of my sister, Mrs. F.M. Burdoin of North Court and Friendship Street.

#320-325 South Broadway Street: Medina Water Works Bldg.- (1898-1911)

For a complete history of the Medina Village Water Works one would need to also review information at #126 West Friendship Street.

1.  The village has been in the water business since 1882 when it’s first well and tiny pumping station went into operation on West Friendship Street. This plant was operated until shortly after completion of the larger plant on South Broadway Street.

2.  By virtue of an ordinance passed by Council on Feb. 9, 1897, Burton J. Ashby, of Chicago, was authorized to furnish plans and to superintend construction of the new building at a cost of $395.

3.  Before this building was constructed the waterworks was located on South Court Street near the present A. C. & Y. station. However, the water supply of the Shepard mill was of such high quality that it was decided to tap the same vein used by the mill, and the works was moved over next to it.

4.  The source of supply for the new works was the one big well drilled at this location. William Smith, father- in-law of "Cap" Schuler, was superintendent.

5.  On April 30, of the same year, bids for construction were let. George Gruninger was authorized to build the works for $1,157 while the Warren City Boiler Works made a low bid of $2,598 for the standpipe which stands behind the present waterworks office. At the same time bonds were issued for $8,000 to provide for the total construction of the new water system.

 6.  The pumping station, together with a 90-foot high 100,000 gallon water storage tank built on West Friendship Street cost the city fathers $8625.

 7.  In 1897, Wood water pipe was laid from the pumping station on South Broadway Street at Champion Creek north through Public Square to the new standpipe being built on West Friendship Street.

8.  In 1897, N. H. McClure was mayor of Medina. Members of the council were W. E. Griesinger, George F. H:gh, J. A. Hobart, Lyman Oatman, E. R. Root and P. N. Yoder, Hiram Goodwin was clerk.

9.  An interesting notation in the same minutes of the council in which Ashley was authorized to draw up plans reads as follows: "On motion the marshal was instructed to notify Mr. Reinhardt that hereafter in furnishing lunch for tramps; he shall furnish only a 10-cent lunch.

10.  It was in 1907, 10 years after opening of the city's first modern water pumping and distribution system that a small plant was built on Co. Rd. 22 near Rock River, to supplement the downtown water supply and pumping facilities. Later the water works operation was moved out to Rocky River at its present location, the main building there having been constructed in 1916.

11.  The Gazette and citizens, with pride and confidence in the village at the time were actively trying to bring in new industry. With completion of the new water system the year before in 1897, water from two deep wells, reaching a "copious vein," was being supplied to village residents and the fire department by a "handsome new brick pumping station" on South Broadway Street, having a capacity of 130 gallons a minute.

12.  The eager Newsman, town booster and community optimist, in addition to promoting the village as something of a health spa, had high praise for the town's newly-completed waterworks system as one of the greatest. In a story in the same issue about the water system, the Gazette, in addition to praising the water's curative properties, pointed out that "no city or village of its size can boast of a finer water system for fighting fire than can Medina."

13.  Medina has "pure and health- giving water from deep wells in abundant supply." The water is "remarkable for its great medicinal qualities."

14.  "The high altitude of Medina and generally healthy surroundings make it an ideal spot for permanent residence and those seeking recovery from chronic ailment". So said a headline writer 66 years ago in a special industrial edition of the Medina County Gazette dated May 26, 1898.

15.  The eager Newsman, town booster and community optimist, in addition to promoting the village as something of a health spa, had high praise for the town's newly-completed waterworks system as one of the greatest. In a story in the same issue about the water system, the Gazette, in addition to praising the water's curative properties, pointed out that "no city or village of its size can boast of a finer water system for fighting fire than can Medina."

Clement Concrete Company, William A. Clement, Ronald L. Clement and Eugene. M. Clement, props. (1911-1940)

1.  Medina village council sold the old water works building on lot 63 near rail-road tracks to Willard Nugent for $1502.50 in 1909.

2.  Willard Nugent sold his building and part-lot 63 to William A. Clement in 1911.

3.  Clement Concrete Company, a construction and concrete works established by William A and sons R. L. and E. M. Clement in 1911 made more than 60,000 cement blocks per year.

4.  Clement Concrete Company who employed 15 employees also built concrete building, roads and bridges. 

5.  The pound for stray cattle was a small fenced square of land near the site of Clement Concrete.

6.  Pictured here is the old water-works on South Broadway Street at the A., C. & Y. tracks which is now occupied by the Clement Company. In the rear may be seen the old Shepard mill which burned to the ground a number of years ago (in 1917) and has since been rebuilt and is now used by the Farm Bureau.

Medina Supply Company, John Moxley and Elbridge Moxley, Props. (1941-1943)

1.  Clement Company leased the business to John F. Moxley of Medina Supply Company after 30 yrs in business. 

2.  Brothers Elbridge R. and John F. Moxley founded Medina Supply Company in 1941 and operated their concrete business at the old Clement Concrete Company building on South Broadway Street.

3.  Medina Supply Company owned by the Moxley brothers moved to the Paul Anderson barn in 1943.

Dowell Chemical Company Inc., Roy Martin, Manager, (1943-1957)

1.  Dowell Chemical Company operated a fleet of trucks and did industrial equipment cleaning in large factories in Northern Ohio area.

Medina Supply Company Storage Building, John Moxley and Elbridge Moxley, Props. (1958-Present)

1.  Entrance to South Broadway Street a sealed access.

400 Block of South Broadway Street in South Town

Beacon Farmers Exchange LLC, Commercial Property, (2018-Present)

1.  In 2018, Charles Marshall purchased the Medina Farmers Exchange property from owner James Duffy.

#403 South Broadway Street: Seeley House,-1921


Edward B. Low Vacant Lot 55 East, Prior to 1871

John E. Renz Vacant Lot 55 East, (1871-1919)

1. In 1919, the heirs of the estate of John E. Renz sold the property to Louis Ball.

Louis Ball Rental Property, (1919-1921)

1.  Louis Ball sold the property to Homer Seeley in 1921.

Homer F and Nellie P. Seeley Rental Property, (1921-1927)

1.  Son M. Homer Seeley sells all kinds of raw fur in 1922 and wants muskrats in 1926. He is still buying furs, dead and ill animals and hides in 1947.

2.  Homer Seeley sold the property to Charles and Bernice Roshon in 1927.

Charles and Bernice Roshon Rental Property, (1927-1938)

1.  Charles and Bernice Roshon sold the property to Ray and Martha Lyons in 1938.

Ray M. and Martha Lyons Rental Property, (1938-1942)

1.  Ray Lyons had a furniture repair business here until his death in 1942.

Guilford. G. and Ruth Kingsbury Renters, (1938-1943)

Martha Lyons Rental Property, (1942-1949)

1.  In 1949, the estate of Martha Lyons sold the property to Hazel I. and Ray W. Bell

Nathan Kreider Renter, (1943-1948)

Hazel I. and Ray W. Bell Residence, (1948-1966)

1.  In 1966, Hazel Bell died and Ray W. Bell sold the property to Medina Farmers Exchange.

Medina Farmers Exchange Rental Property, (1966-1985)

Wayne B. Pittman, Renter (1966-1974)

Vacant House, (1974-1975)

Dennis Meyers Renter, (1976-1978)

John L. Branan Renter, (1978-1982)

Michael Branan Renter, (1978-1981)

Georgia Parker Renter, (1982-1985)

Dale Boggs Renter, (1985)

Medina Farmers Exchange Commercial Property, (1985-2018)

1.  In 1985, the house was razed by Medina Farmers Exchange for a new entrance to East Lot 55.

#406 South Broadway Street: 1892-Whipple House

James Newens Vacant South Part-Lot 64, Montville Township, and (1857-1892)

Rhoda J. Whipple Residence, (1892-1906)

1.  In 1892, Rhoda Whipple built a house on Part-lot 64 purchased from James Newens

William A. Lowe Residence, (1906-1912)

1.  William Lowe purchased the property from Rhoda Whipple in 1906.

Lucy and Herbert C. Blanchard Residence and Rental Property, (1912-1926)

1.  Lucy and Herbert Blanchard sold the property to Rose Haver Baly and Ferdinand G. Baly in 1926,

Ralph N. and Edna M. Heald Renters, (1920-1926)

Rose Haver and Ferdinand G. Baly Residence and Rental Property, (1926-1977)

1.  In 1926, Lucy and Herbert Blanchard sold the property to Rose and Ferdinand Baly.

2.  in 1939, Helen Simon, a Hungarian woman age 35, wants housework, ironing, washing and can stay nights.

Eli Jivan Renter, (1948-1952)

Fred Nagy Baly Renter, 2nd Floor, (1944-1952)

Steven E. Hongosh Renter, 2nd Floor (1969-1971)

Elsie L. and George A. Washburn Renter and Office. (1972-1977)

1.  The Silas Weatherly Stamp Company philatelist office.

Leroy and Phyllis Edwards Residence, (1977-1997)

1.  Leroy and Phyllis Edward purchased the property from Rose Haver and Ferdinand G. Baly in 1977.

Washington Properties, Inc. Rental Property, (1997-2002)

1.  Michael Rose Company purchased the property from Leroy and Phyllis Edwards in 1997.

Washington Properties, LLC Properties, (2002-2006)

MRR Properties, LLC Properties, (2006-2012)

1.  In 2012, MRR Properties LLC sold the property to the City of Medina.

City of Medina Recreational and Commercial Property, (2012-Present)

Peaceworks-Cool Beans-Spokes Café, Agency Director, David Clardy, (2014-Present)

1.  The City of Medina leased the property to Peaceworks, Inc. in 2014.

2.  Peaceworks is a non-profit organization providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

3.  Partnering with Cool Beans Café and several community businesses, Spokes Café offers two locations for individuals to grow-Medina and Montville.  Employees receive training on cash registers, drink preparation, baking, tracking and inventory supply, bike rental and proper café upkeep.

#411 South Broadway Street: Ball House,-1919



Edward B. Low Vacant Lot 55 East, Prior to 1871

John E. Renz Vacant Lot 55 East, (1871-1919)

1. In 1919, the heirs of the estate of John E. Renz sold the property to Louis Ball.

Louis Ball Residence, (1919-1921)

1.  Louis Ball sold the property to Homer Seeley in 1921.

Homer F and Nellie P. Seeley Residence, (1921-1927)

1.  Son M. Homer Seeley sells all kinds of raw fur in 1922 and wants muskrats in 1926. He is still buying furs, dead and ill animals and hides in 1947.

2.  Homer Seeley sold the property to Charles and Bernice Roshon in 1927.

Charles and Bernice Roshon Residence, (1927-1938)

1.  Charles and Bernice Roshon sold the property to Ray and Martha Lyons in 1938.

Ray M. and Martha Lyons Residence, (1938-1942)

1.  Ray Lyons had a furniture repair business here until his death in 1942.

Martha Lyons Residence, (1942-1949)

1.  In 1949, the estate of Martha Lyons sold the property to Viola Huffman.

Viola M. Huffman Residence and Rental Property, (1949-1962)

1.  In 1962, Viola Huffman sold the property to George and Isabelle Wilson.

Max J. Clark Renter, (1949-1952)

R. C. Beifuss Renter, (1956-1959)

James R. Prather Renter, (1960-1961)

George E. and Isabelle Wilson, Office and Residence, (1962-1981)

1. Wilson Home Improvement Company office.

Scott Tollafield, Resident, (1981-1985)

Wilson-Tollafield Home Improvement Office, (1981-1985)

Robert L. and Lynne B. Tollafield Residence, (1981-Present)

1.  Robert and Lynne Wilson Tollafield purchased the property from her parents in 1981.

#415 South Broadway Street: Schafer House,-1916

William Schafer Rental Property, (1916-1919)

1.  In 1919, William Schafer sold the property to Stanley B. Rickard (occupied by L. J. Flickinger) for $3600.

Stanley B. Rickard Rental Property, (1919-1924)

Lakey J, Flickinger Renter, (1916-1924)

1.  Lakey J. Flickinger was Medina County Clerk of Courts during this period.

Stanley B. and Hazel Rickard Residence, (1925-1937)

1.  In 1937, Stanley and Hazel Rickard sold the property to Ruth M. and Phillip Friedman.

Ruth M. and Phillip Friedman Residence, (1937-1954)

1.  In 1954, Ruth M. and Phillip Friedman sold the property to Quinten E. and Alzine C. Seeley.

Quinten E. and Alzine C. Seeley Residence, (1954-1967)

1.  In 1967, Quinten E. and Alzine C. Seeley sold the property to Thomas A. and Gertrude J. Porter.

Thomas A. and Gertrude J. Porter Residence, (1967-1972)

1.  In 1972, Thomas A. and Gertrude J. Porter sold the property to Bruce W. and Jacqueline E. Davey.

Bruce W. and Jacqueline E. Davey Residence, (1972-1982)

Stress Analysis Services, Inc, Prop, (1974-1994)

Robert A. Staton, Renter, (1981-1982)

Sourek, LLC (1994-1995)

Barry S. Weingart and Denise Pullin-Weingart Trust, (1995-Present)

#414 South Broadway Street: Medina Community Church,-1956-1985-1991

Ohio Edison Line Shop, Rear, (1960-1985)

Medina Community Church (1956-1991)

1.  Medina Community Church has been a presence in the heart of Medina for over 30 years. 

Medina Community Church, Pastor Doug, (1985-Present)

#416 South Broadway Street: Whipple House,-1892

James Newens Vacant South Part-Lot 64, Montville Township, (1857-1892)

1.  In 1892, James Newens sold Part-Lot 64 to Rhoda J. Whipple.

Rhoda J. Whipple Residence,(1892-1895)

1.  In 1892, Rhoda Whipple built a house on the property.

John E. Renz and Julia Renz Residence, South Part-Lot 64 and Part-Lot 61, (1895-1910)

John and Julia Renz Residence, (1910-1911)

1.  In 1910, the small house formerly the residence of John and Julia Renz on the south part lot #65 was moved to the north part-lot #65, to provide space for construction of the new larger house for John and Julia Renz.

Frank E. Renz Rental Property, (1913-1956)

Matthew and Adaline Newton Renters, (1913-1930)

Harry and Margeurite Turner Renter, (1930-1938)

Audrey T. and Arthur R. Tillar Renter, (1939-1948) 

Alex Cantley Renter, (1949-1952)

Medina Community Church Rental Property, (1956-Present)

Lloyd W. and James W. Lane Residence, (1960-1963)

Lloyd W. and Virginia Lane Residence, (1963-1969)

Leroy Edwards Residence, (1969-1976)

Medina Community Church Rental Property,

#421 South Broadway Street: Longacre House,-1915



    Eva A. Whipple Lot 58, Montville Twp.-1891

1.  Eva A. Whipple sold Whole Lot 58 to William D. Anderson in April, 1891.

William D. Anderson east-side part-lot 58, (1891-1900)

1.  Dawson S. Longacre purchased the east-side part-lot 58 from William D. Anderson in 1900.

Dawson S. and Della M. Longacre Rental Property, (1900-1917)

1.  Dawson S. Longacre built a small bungalow on the northeast portion of lot 58 facing South Broadway Street in 1915.

Walter Cain Renter, (1916-1917)

1. Dawson S. Longacre sold the northeast-side of part-lot 58 property to Lorain Fisher in 1917.

Lorain Fisher Rental Property, (1917-1918)

1.  Lorain Fisher sold the northeast-side part-lot 58 property to Anna Schamp in 1918.

Anna E. Schamp Residence, (1918-1934)

1.  Anna E. Schamp sold the northeast-side part-lot 58 property to Andrew M. Long in 1934.

Andrew M. Long Residence, (1934-1936)

1.  Andrew M. Long sold the northeast-side part-lot 58 property to Lucy S. Little Rose in 1936.

Lucy S. Little Rose Residence, (1936-1938)

1.  Lucy S. Rose sold the northeast-side part-lot 58 property to Lawrence D. Newberry in 1938.

Lawrence D. and Elouise B. Newberry Residence, (1938-1947)

1.  One of the oldest houses in Medina was struck by a car in 1941 and moved the house inches off of its foundation, cracked plaster and the house is sprung and some doors can’t be opened.

2.  Larry D. Newberry sold the northeast-side part-lot 58 property to Lenore G. and William F. Ellis in 1947.

William F. and Lenore G. Ellis Residence, (1947-1967)

1.  Attractive small home with 6 rooms and bath, large living room with a fireplace, automatic gas furnace, stationery tubs, garage and landscaping.

2.  William F. Ellis sold the northeast-side part-lot 58 property to James Cook in 1967.

James A. and Phebe A. Cook Rental Property, (1967-1977)

1.  James A. Cook sold the northeast-side part-lot 58 property to Frederick C. and Jan Graff in 1977

William R. Zoler, Renter, (1967-1971)

Frederick C. and Jan Graff Residence, (1977-1980)

1.  Frederick C. and Jan Graff sold the northeast-side part-lot 58 property to W. Bruce and Jacqueline Davey in 1980.

W. Bruce and Jacqueline E. Davey Residence, (1980-1994)

1. W. Bruce and Jacqueline E. Davey sold the northeast-side part-lot 58 property to Shorewood LLC in 1994.

2.  Shorewood LLC sold the northeast-side part-lot 58 property to Barry S. and Denise Pullin Weingart in 1995.

Barry S. and Denise Pullin Weingart Residence, (1995-Present)

#426 South Broadway Street: Renz House,-1910

William P. Post Vacant Property, Lot 65, Montville Township (1857-1885)

1.  William P. Post sold Lot 65 to John E. Renz in 1885 and died in 1890.

John E. Renz Vacant Property, Lot 65, (1885-1910)

John E. and Barbara Renz Residence, (1910-1915)

1.  John Renz built the house in 1910 on the south part-lot #65.

2.  John E. Renz died in 1918.

Julia and Frank G. Renz Residence, (1916-1933)

1.  Frank G. Renz died in 1933.

Julia Renz Residence, (1934-1956)

1.  Julia Renz died in 1955.

Judge Cloyd W. Derhammer Renter, (1948-1952)

Lucille and Carter Bennett Rental Property, (1956-1982)

Timber Structures Inc., Itzel Werner, Prop., (1960-1963)

John and Grace Hardinger, Renters, (1963-1971)

David Bolton, Renter, (1971-1982)

James A. Bixley Rental Property, (1982-1986)

1.  In 1986, James Bixby sold the property to Bruce and Shirley Ann Walker.

Kenneth & Katherine Reichle, Renters, (1982-1985)

Bruce C. and Shirley Ann Walker Residence, (1986-Present)

500 Block of South Broadway Street in South Town

#503 South Broadway Street: Ross House,-1900

Andrew Griesinger Lot 76, Montville Township in 1875.

Andres Greisinger sold lot 76 to Henry Gehman in 1887.

Henry Gehman sold lot 76 to H. R. Ross in 1900.

H. R. Ross Residence and Rental Property, (1900-1923)

Ernest Berry Renters, (1916-1920)

John Best Renter, (1920-1923)

1.  Mary Ross Smith sold H. R. Ross north part-lot 76 properties to W. S. Washburn in 1923.

W. S. Washburn Rental Property (1923-1927)

1.  In 1923 W. S. Washburn split whole lot 76 into two separate lots at 509 and 517 South Broadway Street.

John Best Renter, (1923-1925)

Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Orr Renters, (1925-1927)

Mary Ball Residence and Rental Property, (1927-1936)

1.  In 1936 Mary Ball sold the property to Edith Mellert.

Lewis and Alberta Benford Renters, (1930-1932)

John Graff Renter, (1932-1936)

Edith Mellert Residence and Rental Property (1936-1958)

Thomas and Mary Phillips Renters, (1939-1941)

1.  Edith Mellert died in 1958 and son Raymond Mellert inherited the rental property.

Raymond Mellert Rental Property, (1958-1963)

1.  Raymond Mellert sold the Edith Mellert property to Keith Kline in 1963.

Ford and Ethel R. Cannon Residence, (1952-1956)

Keith M. and Ruth J. Kline Renters, (1956-1963)

Keith M. and Ruth J. Kline Residence, (1963-2009)

1.  In 2009, Ruth Kline sold the property to Stephen Archinal.

Stephen Archinal Residence, (2009-2015)

1.  In 2015, Stephen Archinal sold the property to Zachary and Elizabeth Ockunzzi.

Zachary L and Elizabeth Ockunzzi Residence, (2015-2019)

1.  In 2019, Zachary and Elizabeth Ockunzzi sold the property to Cassandra and Brian Dudek.

Cassandra and Brian P. Dudek Residence, (2019-2021)

In 2021, Cassandra and Brian Dudek sold the property to Julie Elizabeth Atkinson.

Julie Elizabeth Atkinson Residence, (2021-Present)

#509 South Broadway Street: Ross House,-1900

Andrew Griesinger owns Lot 76 Montville Township in 1875.

Andrew Greisinger sold Lot 76 to Henry Gehman in 1887.

Henry Gehman sold Lot 76 to H. R. Ross in 1900.

H. R. and Mary Ross Residence, (1900-1923)

1.  Mary Ross Smith sold H. R. Ross north whole-lot 76 properties to W. S. Washburn in 1923.

W. S. Washburn Residence, (1923-1927)

1.  In 1927 W. S. Washburn split whole lot 76 into two separate lots at 509 and 517 South Broadway Street.       

Mary Ball Residence, (1927-1941)

1.  In 1941 Mary ball sold her residence to B. W. and Edna Tebbit.

Ford and Ethel R. Cannon Renters, (1936-1941)

B. W. and Edna H. Tebbit Residence, (1941-1950)

1.  In 1950, B. W. and Edna Tebbit sold their residence to Ralph and Olive Herthneck.

Ralph and Olive Herthneck Residence, (1950-1971)

1.  In 1971, Ralph and Olive Herthneck sold their residence to John and Judith Robinson.

John J. and Judith L. Robinson Residence, (1971-1977)

1.  In 1977, John and Judith Robinson sold their residence to Jeffrey and Heidi Steiner.

Jeffrey A. and Heidi A. Steiner Residence, (1977-1982)

1.  In 1982, Jeffrey and Heidi Steiner sold their residence to Shirley Gawron.

Shirley B. Gawron Residence, (1982-1986)

1.  In 1986, Shirley Gawron sold her residence to William Slabaugh.

William Slaybaugh Residence, (1986-1993)

1.  In 1993, William Slaybaugh sold his residence to Barbara McCarthy.

Barbara McCarthy Residence, (1993-2006)

1.  In 2006, Barbara McCarthy sold her residence to Michael Kovalik.

Michael G. Kovalik Residence, (2006-2013)

1.  In 2013, Michael Kovalik sold his residence to Shawn Costello.

Shawn T. Costello Residence, (2013-2017)

1.  Shawn Costello sold his residence to Walter and Andreal York Jr.

Walter E. and Andreal York Jr Residence, (2017-Present) 

#514 South Broadway Street: Holben House,-1886

Andrew Griesinger, Land Investor, (1875-1886)

1.  In 1875, Andrew Griesinger was part of a land investor group that purchased a substantial track of land from Wadsworth Road on the east, south to Grant Street, to the west to South Court Street, formerly described as Lot 1, Montville Township.         

Jabez and Francis Holben Residence, (1886-1914)

1.  Montville Township side of the village of Medina, Ohio, Lots 67-68,

2.  Jabez Holben proprietor of a horse shoeing shop that was located at 108 East Smith Road since 1879, that was called a prestige blacksmith shop by American Blacksmith magazine, purchased Lots 67, 68 and 69 in the Montville Township side of Medina Village in 1884 from Andrew Griesinger, prominent owner of Griesinger Shoe Store and extensive land owner

3.  Jabez Holben paid $385 for the three lots and mortgaged each lot with Mrs. Eustenia Brenner in 1886.

4.  Between April and November 1886, Jabez Holben hired the Grunninger Brothers to build the Victorian house on lot 68 and took a mortgage for $550 with Mrs. Eustenia Brenner in 1886.

Jabez Holben Residence, (1914-1933)

1.  Jabez Holben and his wife Francis “Frankie” Beedle Holben would raise a daughter Nellie in this house at 514 South Broadway Street and after his wife’s death in 1914, widower Jabez would reside in the house with his daughter’s family from his retirement as a blacksmith in 1915 until his death in 1933.

2.  In 1914, upon his retirement Jabez Holben imbedded a silver horse shoe in the sidewalk on the corner of his property at the corner of Wadsworth Road and South Broadway Street.

3.  In 2020, the City of Medina, while replacing the street and sidewalks, removed it and reset the shoe in the same location in the sidewalk after 106 years.

 Nellie B. Wilder Residence, (1933-1961)

1.  Upon the death of her father, Nellie B. Wilder, a married daughter would inherit Jabez Holben’s estate including the property at 514 South Broadway Street (lot 68), a rental property at 523 Wadsworth Road (lot 68-69) built in 1916 and  an 1887  property at 522 South Broadway Street re-purchased  by Jabez Holben as rental property in 1916 (lot 69).

Harry J. and Catherine C. Cox Residence, (1961-1965)

1.  In 1961, Nell Wilder sold the house and lot. 67 and 68 to Harry J. and Catherine C. Cox

2.  In 1965, Harry J. Cox acquired the property on certificate transfer from spouse Catherine C. Cox, deceased.

Harry J. Cox Residence, (1965-1978)

1.  In 1965, Harry J. Cox transferred the house and lot 67 and 68 to Kathleen Stallings, with life use option.

Alberta Sheldon, Renter, (1969-1971)

Taylor Salmons, Renter (1971-1974)

Michael Lister, Renter, (1974-1977)

Michael J. and Arlene E. Lister Residence, (1978-1979)

1.  In 1978, Kathleen Stallings, and heirs to the estate of Harry Cox sold the house and lot 67 and 68 to Michael J. and Arlene E. Lister.

 2.  In 1979, Michael J. and Arlene E. Lister sold the house and lot 67 and 68 to Charles E. and Sheila M. Miller.

Charles E. and Sheila M. Miller Residence, (1979-1987)

1.  In 1987, Charles E. and Sheila M. Miller sold the house and lot 67 and 68 to Otto J. and Melanie D. Simmerman.

Otto J. and Melanie D. Simmerman Residence, (1987-1996)

1.  In 1996, Otto J. and Melanie D. Simmerman sold the house and lot 67 and 68 to James Drew and Laura M. Williams.

James Drew and Laura M. Williams Residence, (1996-2002)

1.  In 2002, James Drew and Laura M. Williams sold the house and lot 67 and 68 to Michael J. Norris.

Michael J. Norris Residence, (2002-2003)

1.  In 2003, Michael J. Norris sold the house and Lot 67 and 68 to Richard L. and Heather L. Finley.

Richard L. and Heather L. Finley Residence, (2003-2013)

1.  In 2013, Richard L. and Heather L. Finley sold the house and lot 67 and 68 to Kevin W. McComsey

Kevin W. and Elizabeth McComsey Residence, (2013-Present)

1.  In 2018, the auditor property market value is $159,340.

#517 South Broadway Street: Seymour House,-1920



J. W. Seymour Residence, (1920-1929)

1.  In 1920, J. W. Seymour built a house on Lot 75.

Plummer A. and Florence Johnson Residence, (1930-1940)

1.  Plummer and Florence Johnson purchased the Seymour house in 1930.

Loren and Madeline Wilt Residence, (1940-1970)

1.  Loren Wilt has a business Wilts Radios, in the garage repairing radios and vacuum cleaners in 1946,

2.  In 1970, Loren and Madeline Wilt sold their property to John R. Navratil.

John N. and Janice F. Beck, Renters, (1969-1970)

John R. Navratil, Residence, (1970-1978)

1.  In 1978, John R. Navratil sold his property to William A. Lupson.

William A. Lupson Residence, (1978-1996)

1.  In 1996, William A. Lupson sold his property to Jason and Gretchen Keffer.

Jason C. and Gretchen Keffer Residence, (1996- 2001)

1.  In 2001, Jason and Gretchen Keffer sold their property to Ryan and Melissa Cassel.

Ryan L. and Melissa A. Cassel Residence, (2001-Present)

#522 South Broadway Street: Chapin House,-1887

Andrew Griesinger, Land Investor, (1875-1878)

1.  In 1875, Andrew Griesinger was part of a land investor group that purchased a substantial track of land from Wadsworth Road on the east, south to Grant Street, to the west to South Court Street, formerly described as Lot 1, Montville Township.         

 R. B. Mallory, Land Investor, (1878–1882)

1.  In 1878, R. B. Mallory bought Lots 67, 68 and 69 in the Montville Township side of the village of Medina, Ohio from Andrew Griesinger.

 Andrew Griesinger, Land Investor, (1882-1884)

1.  In 1882, Andrew Griesinger re-purchased the Lots 67, 68 and 69 from R. B. Mallory.

Jabez Holben, Land Investor, (1884-1887)

1.  In 1884, Jabez Holben purchased Lots 67, 68 and 69 from Andrew Griesinger in the Montville Township side of the village of Medina, Ohio.

Ebenezer Chapin Residence, (1887-1891)

1.  In 1887, Jabez Holben sold whole lot 69 to Ebenezer Chapin for $300.

2.  In 1887, Jabez Holben with the assistance of local carpenters, Grunninger Brothers, built a Victorian style, two stories, three bedrooms and one bath house on lot 69 for the Ebenezer Chapin family for an undetermined price.

Eliza J. Pelton Residence, (1891-1894)

1.  In 1891, Marion G. Chapin, widow of Ebenezer Chapin, deceased, sold the house and whole lot 69 to Eliza J. Pelton for $1,250.

Mrs. D. M. Parmenter Residence, (1894-1902)

1.  In 1894, Widow B. Pelton and family sold the house and whole lot 69 to Mrs. D. M. Parmenter for $1,200.

Elizabeth Law Residence, (1902-1905)

1. In 1902, Mrs. D. M. Parmenter, a widow, sold the house and whole lot 69 to Elizabeth Law for $1,200.

Henry G. and Katherine Koppes Residence, (1905-1916)

1.  In 1905, heirs of Elizabeth Law, deceased, sold the house and whole lot to Henry G. Koppes, first cousin of Reuben J. Hyde Sr., for $1,550.

 2.  in 1915, Clara Friedt, daughter of Henry G. Koppes inherited and acquired the house and whole lot 69 upon the death of her father.

Jabez Holben Rental Property, (1916-1933)

1.  In 1916, Clara Friedt and other heirs of Henry G. Koppes sold the house and whole lot 69 to Jabez Holben for $10.00 and other valuable considerations (could have been a Land Contract option?)

2.  In 1915, Jabez Holben sold his blacksmith business and retired to building and renting houses for income purposes.

3.  In 1916, Jabez Holben sub-divided whole lot 68, 69 and 70 that he owned to create two new lots facing Wadsworth Road, namely back-lot 68 and back-lot 69.

Earl and Edith Tooker Renters, (1920-1925)

Nathan and Annie Escott Renters, (1926-1929)

Leonard and Stella Harris Renters, (1930-1934)

Nellie B. Wilder Rental Property, (1933-1934)

1.  In 1933, upon the death of her father, Nellie B. Wilder, a married daughter would inherit Jabez Holben’s estate including the property at 514 South Broadway Street (lot 68), and an 1887  property at 522 South Broadway Street re-purchased  by Jabez Holben as rental property in 1916 (lot 69)

Kathryn I. and Wayland A. Hyde Residence, (1934-1979)

1.  In 1934, Nell B. and husband Gardner Wilder sold the house and front lot 69 to Kathryn S. Hyde for a $2,000 land contract to 1938.

2.  In 1979, Kathryn S. Hyde passed away and the house and front lot 1069 was inherited by her husband, Wayland A. Hyde for $1.00

Wayland A. Hyde Residence, (1979-1989)

1.  In 1989, Wayland A. Hyde passed away and the heirs of the estate sold the house and front lot 1069 to Scott and Cindy Niemann for $74,500.

Scott and Cindy Niemann Residence, (1989-1990)

1.  In 1990, Cindy Niemann wife Scott Niemann, deceased sold the house and front lot 1069 to Gardner B. and Kimberly Hall.

Gardner B. and Kimberly Hall Residence, (1990-1992)

1.  In 1992, Gardner B. and Kimberly Hall sold the house and front lot 1069 to Kirk and Cindy L. Van Auken.

Kirk and Cindy L. Van Auken Residence, (1992-2002)

1.  In 2002, Kirk and Cindy L. Van Auken sold the house and front lot 1069 to Chad and Allison Voller.

Chad and Allison Voller Residence, (2002-2017)

1.  In 2017, Chad and Allison Voller sold the house and front lot 1069 to Thomas and Diana Fox,

Thomas and Diana Fox Residence, (2017-Present)

1.  Auditor appraised value in 2018; $121,000.

#523 South Broadway Street: Elsworth House,-1905

George F. Ellsworth Residence, (1905-1908)

1.  George F. Ellsworth built a house on whole Lot 74 in 1905.

2.  In 19008, George Elsworth sold his property to John L. Widman.

John L. Wideman Residence, (1908-1912)

1.  In 1912, John Widman sold his property to Clair and Ella Davenport.

Claire and Ella Davenport Residence, (1912-1940)

1.  In 1941, Claire O. Davenport sold south part-lot 74 to neighbor Robert H. Gunkelman.

Ella Davenport Rental Property, (1940-1951)

1.  In 1951, Ella Davenport sold her rental property to John and Wilda Vicsak.

Leonard and Stella Harris Renters, (1940-1941)

Frank Rollins Renter, (1941-1943)

Marjorie and Dorian Martin Renters, (1941-1943)

Evelyn L and Edwin C. Nocar Renters, (1943-1950)

John P. and Wilda Vicsak Residence, (1951-1963)

1.  In 1963, John and Wilda Vicsak sold their property to Wilber and Dorothy Hertle.

Wilbur and Dorothy M. Hertle, Residence, (1963-1985)

1.  In 1985, Wilber and Dorothy sold their property to Zygmont S. and Maxine Gawron.

Zygmont S. and Maxine Gawron Residence, (1986-Present)

#532 South Broadway Street: Peake House,-1836

Alanson L. and Harriet Peake, (1836-1838)

1.  Alanson Peak married Harriet Peake in 1836.

2.  Alanson L. and Harriet Peake lived at #140 West Washington Street in 1838. 

3.  The land was owned by Alanson L Peak in 1857. It was 59 acres part of lot 25 in Montville Township 

Andrew Griesinger Rental Property, (1875-1882)

1.  In 1882, Andrew Griesinger sold the house and whole lot 70 to Albert Foote for $900.

Albert Foote Residence, (1882-1883)

1.  In 1883, Albert Foote sold the house and whole lot 70 to George j. Harrington for $1,200.

George j. Harrington Residence, (1883-1886)

1.   In 1886, George J. Harrington sold the house and whole lot 70 to Henry Heady and Mary Jane Heady for $1.200.

Henry and Mary Jane Heady Residence, (1886-1912)

1.  In 1912, Henry Heady sold the house and whole lot 70 to Jabez Holben for $1,500.

Jabez Holben Rental Property, (1912-1914)

1.  In 1912, Jabez Holben razed the old 1837 house and re-built the structure above the basement level creating a 50% value in the cost of the existing 1837 house.

2.  In 1914, Jabez Holben sold the house and whole lot 70 to Edith L. Tibbitts for $2,300 under a land contract option.

Edith L. Tibbitts Residence, (1914-1916)

1.  In 1916, Jabez Holben re-acquired the house and whole lot 70 from Edith J Tibbitts for $10.00 and other valuable considerations.

Jabez Holben Rental Property, (1916-1921)

1.  From 1916 to 1921 Jabez Holben rented the house on whole lot 70.

2.  In 1921, Jabez Holben sold the house and whole lot 70 to Gladys M. Hyde for a down payment and mortgage of $2,000.

Clair Tooker Renter, 2nd floor, (1920-1925)

1.  Clair Tooker was a barber and presses suits for 75 cents in 1920.

Gladys M. and Raymonde Hyde Residence, (1921-1927)

1.  In 1921, Gladys M. Hyde and husband Raymonde Hyde sub-divided whole lot 70 and sold the rear portion facing 539 Wadsworth Road to Viola Pearl Moore for $300.

2.  In 1923, Gladys M. Hyde and husband Raymonde Hyde sub-divided whole lot 70 and sold the rear portion facing 551 Wadsworth Road to Emma Tinstman for $500.

3.  In 1927, Gladys Hyde sold the house and front lot 70 (Broadway) to Jabez Holben for an undisclosed price.

Jabez Holben Rental Property, (1927-1929)

Fred Gern Renter, (1927-1929)

1.  In 1929, Jabez Holben sold the house and front lot 70 (Broadway) to John Sailer for a down payment and a mortgage value of $1,900.

John and Ellen Sailer Residence, (1930-1934)

1.  In 1934, John and Ellen Sailer sold the house and front lot 70 (Broadway) to Herbert B. and Fannie W. Mercer for a down payment and a mortgage value of 1,800.

Herbert B. and Fannie W. Mercer Residence, (1934-1936)

1.  In 1936, heirs of the estate of Herbert B. and Fannie W. Mercer sold the house and front lot 70 (Broadway) to Elberta Bachtell for an undisclosed price.

Harry H. and Elberta Bachtell Rental Property, (1936-1943)

Harry and Bertha Hitzelberger, Renters, (1936-1942)

Frank Rollins Renter, 2nd floor, (1941-1943)

1.  Frank Rollins moved to a new house on Oak Street in 1943,

2.  In 1943, Harry H. and Elberta Bachtell sold the house and front lot 70 (Broadway) to Mildred J. and Milton J. Hays for a down payment and a mortgage value of $3.090.

Mildred J. and Milton J. Hays Residence, (1943-1980)

Joyce and Robert Taylor Renters, 2nd floor, (1948-1952)

Gene Drogel Renter, 2nd floor, (1952-1955)

Frances M. Jordan Renter, 2nd floor, (1959-1961)

1.  in 1980, Patricia Hatheway, daughter of Mildred Hays acquired the house and front lot 1070 upon the death of Mildred Hays for $1.00

2.  In 1980, Patricia Hatheway and husband Richard H. Hatheway sold the house and front lot 70 to Shiloh A. Fields.

Clarence Keaton, Renter, 2nd Floor, (1969-1976)

Shiloh A. Fields Owner and Donald and Kristie Brandow, Renters, (1980-1982)

1.  In 1982, Shiloh A. Fields sold the house and front lot 1070 to his daughter and son-in-law, Donald and Kristie Brandow.

Donald and Kristie Brandow Residence, (1982-1987)

1.  In 1987, David and Kristie Brandow sold the house and front lot 1070 to parents, Shiloh and Ethel Fields.

2.  In 1987, Shiloh and Ethel Fields sold the house and front lot 1070 to John R. and Debra L. Erbacher.

John R. and Debra L. Erbacher Residence, (1987-1991)

1.  In 1991, John R. and Debra L. Erbacher sold the house and front lot 1070 to Steven Seitz.

Steven Seitz Residence, (1991-2016)

1.  In 2016, Steven Seitz sold the house and front lot 1070 to John Armstrong.

John Armstrong Residence, (2016-Present)

1.  In 2018, the Auditor market value is $120,220.

#533 South Broadway Street: Moulton House,-1916

Flossie and George Moulton Residence, (1916-1920)

Raymond F. Emory Renter, (1921-1922)

Robert T. and Gladys M. Gunkelman Residence, (1922-1974)

1.   Robert T. Gunkelman purchases Lot 73 property from Claire Davenport in 1922.

2.   Gladys Gunkelman died in 1974.

Robert T. Gunkelman Residence, (1974-1984)

1.   Robert T. Gunkelman died in 1984 and property was inherited by their daughter Joan Gunkelman in 1984.

Joan Gunkelman Residence, (1984-2006)

1.  Joan Gunkelman died in 2007.

Lisa Quesada Residence, (2006-2015)

1.  In 2015, Lisa Quesada Sold her property to Katherine Jean Mrochek.

Katherine Jean Mrochek Residence, (2015-Present)

#538 South Broadway Street: Hartzog Duplex,-1912

Andrew Griesinger Lot 71, (1912-1913)

1.  In 1912, Andrew Griesinger built a duplex house on lot 71.

Alice Hoff Residence and Rental Property, (1913-1919)

Harry H. Hartzog Residence and Rental Property, (1919-1936)

1.  Harry Hartzog was Mayor of Medina village from 1922 to1926; traffic manager A.I. Root Company, NYC RR) in 1920.

Julius and Mary Lubin Residence and Rental Property, (1936-1941)

1.  Julius Lubin was owner of Lubin’s Square Deal Fruit Market at 30 Public Square.

Ruth and Sidney Wayne Beedle Renters, (1937-1939)

1.  Ruth and Sidney Wayne Beedle married and moved here in 1937.

Freda Snyder Rental Property, (1939-1962)

1.  Freda Snyder purchased the Harry Hartzog duplex on South Broadway as a duplex rental property in 1939,

W. D. Brown Renter, (1939-1940)

Jess Greenberger and daughter Diane Greenberger Renters, (1940-1947)

Lance and Laura Sperry Renters, (1945-1950)

Gordon B. Phillips Family Renters, (1950-1960)

Jeanette H. and Earl J. Neptune Renters, (1948-1962)

Florence L., Carl W. and Glen W. Jennrich Renters, (1948-1952).

H. C. Moffet Renter, (1952-1955)

Earl J. and Jeanette Neptune Residence and Rental Property, (1962-1982)

1.  Earl and Jeanette Neptune purchased the rental property of Fred Snyder in 1962.

Mary Barnhart, 2nd Floor, (1969-1971)

Ruth A. and Alice Hoop, 2nd Floor, (1971-1974)

Ralph Ontoko Renter, 2nd Floor, (1974-1976)

Gary M. Kallio Renter, 2nd Floor, (1976-1978)

David Blum, Renter, 2nd Floor, (1978-1981)

Michael Schlechty Rental Property, (1982-1986)

1.  Michael Schlechty purchased the Earl and Jeanette Neptune property in 1982.

Vacant, (1982-1985)

Paul F. Hood Renter, (1985-1991)

William G. Batchelder Jr and William G. Batchelder III Rental Property, (1986-2005)

1.  Attorneys’ Batchelder purchased the rental property of Michael Schlechty in 1986.

Paul and Mary Krosse Renters, (1988-1993)

Edward Fuller Renter, (1991-1993)

William G. Batchelder III and Alice Batchelder Rental Property, (2005-Present)

1.  William Batchelder III purchased the interests in the property from his father William Jr Batchelder,

#539 South Broadway Street: W. Griesinger House,-1919



Mahlon Hoard Lot 72, (1893-1900)

L. R. Ross Lot 72, (1900-1919)

Wiljelm F. Griesinger Residence, (1919-1948)

1.  W. F. Griesinger died in 1947.

Alfred W. and Fern Griesinger Residence, (1930-1953)

1.  Alfred W. Griesinger died in 1953.

Fern Griesinger Residence, (1953-1981)

1.  Fern Griesinger died in 1981.

Florence Louise Wilcox (1981-1997)

1.  In 1981, daughter Louise Wilcox inherited the property of Fern Griesinger.

William F. Wilcox (1997-1998)

1. William f. Wilcox died in 1997.

Florence Louise Wilcox (1998-1998)

1. Florence Louise Wilcox sold the property to Donna McClung in 1998.

Donna J. McClung Residence, (1998-2003)

1.  In 2003, Donna McClung sold her property to Samantha Sarli.

Samantha Sarli Residence, (2003-2016)

1.  In 2016, Samantha Sarli sold her property to Ryan Spears.

Ryan Spears Residence, (2016-Present)

#544 South Broadway Street: Reuben Hyde House,-1911

Andrew Griesinger Sr acquired the Sub-division Lot 133 in 1876.

1.  In 1876, the Griesinger Sub-develop comprised all lots from East Lafayette Road south to Grant Street including South Broadway Street and South Court Street,

Andrew Griesinger Jr Vacant Property, (1904-1911)

1.  Andrew Griesinger Jr was the son of Andrew Griesinger Sr, a well-known shoe merchant and prominent land speculator. He entered into the family real estate and house construction business at an early age. 

Reuben J. and Bertha Hyde Residence and Rental Property, (1911-1947)

1.  In 1911 Andrew Griesinger Jr sold the house and Part-Lot 133 North to Reuben J. and Bertha C. Hyde for a mortgage of $2,400 held by Andrew Griesinger Jr.

2.  In March 1911, the Hyde’s’ moved to a house they had built by Andrew Griesinger Jr because Reuben was elected Medina County Treasurer in November 1910. Thus an eighteen year farming occupation was overnight converted to a County financial position and Reuben served as Medina County Treasurer for four years from January, 1911 through December, 1915.

3.  Reuben J. Hyde Jr passed away in retirement in 1946.

Reuben J. Sr and Susan Hyde Renters, (1912-1915)

1.  Reuben Sr. and Susan Hyde continued to live in the David Hoard rental property at age 76 years in retirement status until 1912 when they moved to the home of their son, Reuben John Hyde Jr. at 544 South Broadway in Medina Village.

 2.  Reuben J. Hyde Sr passed away there on 15 April 1915.

Susan A. Hyde, widow, Renter, (1915-1927)

1.  Mother Susan A, Hyde continued to live on the rental third floor apartment of the house until her death in 1927

Aunt Angeline Brooker Renter, (1927-1928)

1.  Bertha Hyde’s Aunt rented the third floor apartment until her death in 1928

Bertha C. Hyde Residence and Rental Property, (1947-1953)

1.  Bertha Hyde transferred the property to son, Wayland and daughter, Gladys Green with a life use agreement.

2.  Bertha Hyde continued to rent the third floor apartment to several Medina School System teachers.

Wayland A. Hyde and Gladys Green Rental Property, (1953-1964)

1.  Bertha C. Hyde passed away in her home in her 92 year in 1963.

Wayland A. and Kathryn Hyde Rental Property, (1964-1973)

1.  Upon Bertha Hyde’s death, son Wayland purchased Gladys Green’s interest in the rental property.

Larry J. Stockdale, Renter, (1969-1971)

Frederick W. Phillips, Renter, (1971-1974)

S. Jean Miller Residence, (1973-1974)

1.  In 1973, S. Jean Miller purchased the Hyde rental property.

Virgil K. and S. Jean Miller Mullins Residence, (1974-1979)

1.  In 1974, Jean Miller married Virgil Mullins and continued in residence.

Larry P. and Bonnie Smith Residence, (1979-1987)

1.  In 1979, Larry and Bonnie Smith purchased the property.

Philip Smith Renter, (1981-1985)

Robert A. and Susan E. Finnan Residence, (1987-2018)

1.  In 1987, Robert and Susan Finnan purchased the property

Robert A. Finnan Residence, (2018-Present)

1.  Susan E. Finnan passed away in 2018.

#545 South Broadway Street: Smith House, -1916

Edwin and Elizabeth F. Smith Rental Property, (1913-1919)

1.  In 1913, Edwin and Elizabeth F. Smith purchased Lot South Part Lot 94, Montville Twp., from Chester W. Ryan and had a house built by Gruninger Brothers in 1916.

2.  In 1919, Edwin and Elizabeth F. Smith sold the property to Maybelle Graham, spouse of Harold P. Graham, deceased in 1907.

William C. and Edna Rohde Renters, (1916-1919)

Maybelle Graham Residence, (1919-1928)

1.  In 1928, Maybell Graham transferred the property to her daughter, Helen G. Liggett prior to her death in 1929.

William E.  and Helen G. Leggett Residence, (1928-1938)

1.  William E. Leggett died in 1938 and the property was acquired by Helen G. Leggett by Quit Claim Deed.

Helen G. Leggett Rental Property, (1938-1968)

1.  In 1968, Helen G. Leggett sold the property to Howard L. Brooks.

Edward Vererka Renters, (1938-1943)

Nellie E. Rotes Renter, (1943-1947)

Esther R. Bankey Renter, (1948-1952)

Alice Walsh Renter, (1952-1968)

Howard L. Brooks Residence, (1969-1971)

1.  In 1971, Howard L. Brooks sold the property to Charles and James Reed.

Charles and James Reed Residence, (1971-1974)

1.  In 1974, Charles and James Reed sold the property to James L. McMullen.

James L. McMullen Residence, (1974-1976)

1.  In 1976. James L. McMullen sold the property to William P. Russo.

William P. Russo Residence, (1976-1985)

1.  In 1985, William P. Russo sold the property to James A. and Stephanie Doutt.

James A. and Stephanie Doutt Residence, (1985-1993)

1.  In 1993, James A. and Stephanie Doutt sold the property to James N. Brown IV and Evangelene M. Brown.

James N. Brown IV and Evangelene M. Brown Residence, (1993-1996)

1.  In 1996, James N. Brown IV and Evangelene M, Brown sold the property to Glenn E. White and Virginia B. Spivey.

Glenn E. White and Virginia B. Spivey Residence, (1996-2003)

1.  In 2003, Glenn E. White and Virginia B. Spivey sold the property to Heather L. Marvin.

Heather L. Marvin Residence, (2003-2007)

1.  In 2009, Heather L. Marvin sold the property to Brian E. and Jessica Taylor.

Brian E. and Jessica Taylor Residence, (2007-2017)

1.  In 2017 Brian E. and Jessica Taylor sold the property to Larry L. Jenkins and Andrew Jenkins.

Larry L. Jenkins and Andrew Jenkins Rental Property, (2017-2019)

Joseph Jackson Renter, (2017-2018)

Jeremy Carter Renter, (2018-2019)

1.  In 2019 the property was transferred to the Andrew Jenkins Trust.

Andrew Jenkins Trust Residence, (2019-Present)

#550 South Broadway Street: Hartzog House,-1908

Andrew Griesinger Sr acquired the Sub-division Lot 133 in 1876.

1.  In 1876, the Griesinger Sub-develop comprised all lots from East Lafayette Road south to Grant Street including South Broadway Street and South Court Street,

Andrew Griesinger Jr Vacant Property, (1904-1908)

1.  Andrew Griesinger Jr was the son of Andrew Griesinger Sr, a well-known shoe merchant and prominent land speculator. He entered into the family real estate and house construction business at an early age. 

Harry H. and Leila M. Hartzog Residence and Rental Property, (1908-1916)

1. Harry Hartzog purchased the south Part-Lot 133 from Andrew Griesinger Jr in 1908 and built a house on the property with a mortgage of $2,800 held by Andrew Griesinger Jr.

George W. and Alta B. Buchanan Residence and Rental Property, (1916-1935)

1.  George W. Buchanan attended Oberlin College, majored in penmanship and taught it at Medina Schools.

2.  In 1916, George W. Buchanan, Woodmen Accidental Insurance Company Agent bought the business from Harry Hartzog in 1916 and bought Harry Hartzog’s rental property at 550 South Broadway Street.

Ralph M. and Marian Buzzard Renters, (1930-1935)

Alta B. Buchanan Residence and Rental Property, (1935-1937)

1.  George W. Buchanan died in 1934.

2.  Alta B. Buchanan died here in 1937.

Paul N. Aikman Renter, (1935-1937)

Charles Cannon Rental Property, (1937-1942)

1.  Charles Cannon purchased the property from the estate of Alta B. Buchanan in 1937.

2. Charles Cannon died in 1942.

Emma Cannon Rental Property, (1942-1951)

1.  Emma Cannon died in 1951 and daughter Ida Cannon acquired the rental property.

Carl Turk Renter, (1942-1944)

John S. and Agnes E. Horkey Renters, (1942-1948)

1.  Agnes Ellen and John S. Horkey a printer at the Medina Sentinel moved to the C.M. Cannon house in 1942,

Meltzer E. and Mary C. Wunderlich Renter, (1948-1960)

Ida Cannon Rental Property, (1951-1983)

1.  Ida Cannon died in 1982.

Thomas E. Stanley Renter, (1969-1971)

James Brown Renter, (1974-1978)

Leroy A. Phillips Renter, (1978-1983)

Adrian and Kathryn Friedt Residence, (1983-1986)

1.  Adrian and Kathryn Friedt purchased the property from the estate of Ida Cannon in 1983.

Richard A. and Jack A. Brodst Rental Property, (1986-2002)

1.  Richard and Jack Brodst purchased the property from Adrian and Kathryn Friedt in 1986.

Rev. Michael and Linda Vanarsdale Renter, (1986-1992)

James J. Harland Renter, (1993-2002)

Casandra Toth Renter, (1993-2002)

Dale A. and Jacqueline L. Nicodemus Residence, (2002-2003)

Jacqueline L. Nicodemus Residence, (2003-Present)

#551 South Broadway Street: Gruninger House, -1916

Henry W. and Hattie Gruninger Residence, (1916-1931)

1.  In 1913, Henry W. and Hattie Gruninger purchased Lot North Part Lot 94, Montville Twp., from Chester W. Ryan and had a house built by Gruninger Brothers in 1916.

Henry W. and Hattie Gruninger

1.  Medina was startled, last Saturday, December 6, 1931, when word was received from Fairview Park Hospital, Cleveland, that Henry Gruninger, acting chief of the fire department, had passed away as the result of injuries suffered in a fall inside a huge concrete tank of the new sewage disposal plant, Monday afternoon of last week.

2.  Internal injuries, combined with the shock of the fall while painting inside the tank, resulting in a broken hip, a broken right wrist and severe bruises about the head and body, caused Gruninger's death. A post- mortem examination disclosed that his liver had been burst in the fall.

3.    His death marked the passing of two Medina fire chiefs within seven weeks, Dr. W.F. Wise having died Oct. 14, 1931. Gruninger, first assistant chief, had been elected by the firemen to become chief, appointment by Mayor John R. Moore and confirmation by the village council having been set for the next regular meeting, Dec. 15.

Hattie Gruninger Residence, (1931-1935)

1.  Harriet Gruninger Schultz was born in Medina and lived here for many years. She was the wife of Henry Gruninger who preceded her in death in 1931 in Medina.

2.  Harriet is buried in the Gruninger plot next to Henry with no last name on her stone.

Earl T. and Emma Kellogg Rental Property (1935-1935)

1.  Earl T. and Emma Kellogg purchased the property from Harriet Gruninger in 1935.

Earl T. Kellogg Rental Property, (1935-1943)

1.  Emma Kellogg died in 1935 and Earl T. Kellogg by Quit Claim Deed.

Phillip Friedman Residence, (1935-1937)

Albert H. and Hilda P. Abrams Renters, (1940-1948)

Earl T. and Dessie T.  Kellogg Residence, (1943-1952)

Victor G. Koppelberger Renter, (1948-1952)

1.  In 1952, Earl T. Kellogg died, and Dessie T. Kellogg acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

Dessie T. Kellogg Residence, (1953-1959)

1.  In 1958, Dessie T. Kellogg died, and the estate was acquired by Garland and Virginia Kellogg until 1964.

Garland G. Kellogg Rental Property, (1959-1968)

1.  In 1964, Garland G. Kellogg acquired the property from Virginia Kellogg by Quit Claim Deed.

2.  In 1968, Garland G. Kellogg sold the rental property to Galen M. Catherine Claycomb.

Robert Cotton Renter, (1960-1968)

Mildred Schneider Renter, (1960-1968)

Galen M. Catherine Claycomb Residence, (1968-1991)

1.  In 1981, Galen M. Catherine Claycomb sold the property to Mathew and Lisa R. Mucha.

Mathew and Lisa R. Mucha Residence, (1991-1993)

1.  In 1993, Lisa R. Mucha Sanchez acquired the property from Matthew Mucha by Quit Claim Deed.

Antonio and Lisa R. (Mucha) Sanchez Residence, (1993-2004)

1.  In 2004, Antonio and Lisa Sanchez sold the property to Paulette M. Kline.

Paulette M. Kline Residence, (2004-2014)

1.  In 2014, Paulette M. Kline sold the property to Ronald J. and Sandra I. Berkes.

Ronald J. and Sandra I. Berkes Residence, (2014-2018)

1.  In 2018, Ronald J. and Sandra I. Berkes sold the property to Benjamin C. and Samantha Caplinger.

Benjamin C. and Samantha Caplinger Residence, (2018-Present)

#556 South Broadway Street: Shaw House,-1904



Andrew Griesinger Jr Vacant Lot 132, (1902)

Rose Oakley Vacant Lot 132, (1902)

1.  Rose Oakley’s Shop sold a winning baking powder prize of this lot 132 to Carry A. Rickard and transferred it to her for $75 in 1902.

Carry A. Rickard Lot 132, (1902-1904)

1.  Carry A. Rickard sold Lot 132 to Andrew Griesinger who in turn resold the lot to Thomas and Addie Shaw in 1904.

Thomas S. and daughter Addie M. Shaw Residence, (1904-1907)

1.  Thomas S. Shaw retired farmer built the house and moved in 1904 and died in 1907.

Addie M. Shaw Residence, (1907-1957)

1.  Addie M. Shaw died in 1957

Goldie J. and Joseph S. Lucas Renters, (1936-1939)

1.  Goldie June and Joseph S. Lucas moved here in 1936.

 F. O. Gingery Renter, (1939-1940)

Arlene and Martin Varisco Renters, (1940-1945)

1.  Arlene and Martin Varisco Jr moved here 1940; Martin has raised canaries for 25 years.

Jack Drews Renter, (1952-1955)

Sam J. and Harriet Masi Rental Property, (1957-1980)

1.  Sam J. and Harriet Masi purchased the property from the estate of Addie Shaw in 1957.

Hazel A. Seeley Renter, (1957-1960)

D. K. Firestone Renter, 2nd Floor, (1961-1968)

Frank C. Friend Sr Renter, (1969-1985)

Larry York Renter, 2nd floor, (1969-1971)

Dana Stricker Renter, 2nd floor, (1971-1973)

Timothy Feron Renter, 2nd floor, (1974-1977)

Vacant, (1978-1978)

Thomas Bohner Renter, 2nd floor, (1979-1984)

Charles P. and Nancy Masi Rental Property, (1980-1991)

Walter Krantz Renter, (1981-1985)

J. M. Staufer Renter, 2nd floor, (1985-1989)

Samuel A. and Roberta A. Masi Residence, (1991-Present)

1.  Three generations of the  Masi family have owned the property for the last 63 years.

#561 South Broadway Street: Fritz House,-1886


Andrew Griesinger Vacant Lot 93, Montville Twp. (1875-1886)

1. In 1886, Andrew Griesinger sold Vacant Lot 93 to H. S. Ross.

H. S. Ross Vacant Lot 93, Montville Twp. (1886-1886)

1.  In 1886, H. S. Ross sold the Vacant Lot 93 to Mary A. Fritz.

Mary A. Fritz Residence, (1886-1899)

1.  In 1899, Mary A. Fritz sold the property to John and Sarah Brogan.

John G. and Sarah Brogan Residence, (1899-1908)

1.  In 1908, John and Sarah sold the property to Willard and Marietta Cole.

Willard and Marietta Cole Residence, (1908-1924)

1.  Willard and Marietta Cole sold the property through J. E. Thatcher to Velma and Ruth Carlton in 1924.

J. E. Thatcher Residence, (1924-1924)

Velma P. and Ruth L. Carlton Residence, (1924-1927)

Alice A. Carlton Residence, (1927-1948)

1.  Alice A. Carlton died in 1961.

Velma P. and Ruth L. Carlton Residence, (1948-1961)

1.  In 1950, Velma and Ruth Carlton sold the south Part-Lot 93 to Paul A. and Rhea Wilder

2.  Velma P. Carlton died in 1961 and Ruth Carlton acquired the property by Quit Claim.

Ruth L. Carlton Rental Property, (1961-1979)

1.  Ruth L. Carlton died in 1978

Roy F. and Ordean A. Zacharias Renters, (1961-1963)

1.  Roy F. died in 1963.

Clinton R. and Judith Zacharias Renters, (1963-1979)

Clinton R. and Judith Zacharias Residence, (1979-Present)

1.  Clinton Roy and Judith Zacharias purchased the property from the estate of Ruth Carlton in 1979.  

#564 South Broadway Street: Payne House, -1919

Lynne and Nettie Payne (1891-1922)

1.  In 1891, Lynne and Nettie Payne purchased Part-Lot 131 North from John Wideman.

Frank and Pearl M. Eastwood Residence, (1923-1939)

1. Frank and Pearl Eastwood added a 20’ x 23’ Residential Detached Garage in 1935

2.  Frank Eastwood died in 1939 and Pearl M. Eastwood acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

Mrs. Frank (Pearl M.) Eastwood Residence, (1939-1973)

Martin Schneider Renter, (1948-1969)

Henry Schneider Renter, (1948-1973)

Marcella Baker Renter, (1948-1985)

Henry Schneider Residence, (1973-2011)

1.  In 1973, Carl and Brenda Niehuis Luedeman Executors for Pearl Eastwood Estate Quit Claimed the property to Henry Schneider.

2.  In 2011, Henry Schneider sold the property to Thomas G. and Rebecca Malloy.   

Thomas G. and Rebecca Malloy Residence, (2011-Present)

#569 South Broadway Street: Wilder House,-1950



Ruth and Velma Carlton Vacant Lot, (1924-1950)

1.  In 1950, Ruth and Velma Carlton sold the south vacant lot 93 to Paul and Rhea Wilder.

Paul and Rhea Wilder Residence, (1950-1975)

1.  Paul and Rhea Wilder built a ranch style house on the lot 93 in 1950.

2.  In 1975, Paul and Rhea Wilder sold the property to Robert J. Day.

Robert J. Day Residence, (1975-1979)

1.  In 1979, Robert J. Day sold the property to Robert R. and Catherine Bean.

Robert R. And Catherine Bean Rental Property, (1979-1980)

Robert M. and Kim Daubenmire Renters, (1979-1980)

1.  In 1980, Robert R. and Catherine Bean sold the property to Mack and Deborah Muhlenkamp.

Mack and Deborah Muhlenkamp Residence and Rental Property, (1981-1996)

Tim Harlow Renter, (1988-1991)

B. A. Lawrence Renter, (1991-1992)

Elmer Lister Renter, (1992-1996)

Colleen L. Brooks Residence, (1996-Present)

1.  Colleen L. Brooks purchased the rental property from Mack and Deborah Muhlenkamp in 1996.

#572 South Broadway Street: Cole House, -1892

Andrew Griesinger Vacant Lot 131, Montville Twp., (1890-1891)

1.  In 1891, Andrew Griesinger sold the Vacant Part-Lot 191 South, to Wayne H. and Marietta Cole.

Willard H. and Marietta Cole Residence, (1911-1938)

1.  In 1892, Willard H. and Marietta Cole built a house on the property purchased in 1891.

2.  Marietta B. Cole died in 1937 and Wayne H. Cole died in 1938, and Trustees of the estate sold the property to Charles M. and Emma Cannon in 1938.

Charles M. and Emma Cannon Rental Property, (1938-1942)

1.  Charles M. Cannon died in 1942 and Emma Cannon acquired the property from the estate.

F. M. Moffet Renter, (1938-1942)

Emma Cannon Rental Property, (1942-1953)

1.  Emma Cannon died in 1951 and the property was acquired by daughter Ida Cannon by Quit Claim Deed in 1953.

Lynsey P. and Cora M. Garrett Renters, (1943-1952)

Ida M. Cannon Rental Property, (1953-1957)

Ford E and Ethel R. Cannon Renters, (1953-1957)

1.  In 1957, Ford E. and Ethel R. Cannon acquired the property from Ida M. Cannon by Quit Claim Deed and sold the property to Clair E. and Ruth F. Falconer.

Clair E. and Ruth F. Falconer Residence, (1957-2001)

1.  Clair E. Falconer, 85, of Medina, died Sunday, April 22, 2001, at Medina General Hospital.

2.  He was born in Medina County and was a lifelong resident. He was a member of United Church of Christ Congregational, life-member of Knights of Pythias and member of Masonic F&AM 58. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and traveling.

3.  Mr. Falconer retired from the Medina Farmer's Exchange and worked at Medina County Farm Bureau and Seville Elevator.

Ruth F. Falconer Residence, (2001-2018)

1.  Ruth F. Falconer died in 2018 at the age of 95 years and the property was acquired by daughters, Ruth Ann Falconer and Frances Mack in 2020.

Ruth Ann Falconer and Frances Mack Property, (2020-Present)

#573 South Broadway Street: Spellman House, -1925

Clayton F. Root Vacant Lot 92, Montville Twp., (1904-1916)

Charles Winters, Vacant Lot 92, Montville Twp., (1916-1919)

Paul Rollins Vacant Lot 92, Montville Twp., (1919-1925)

Frank and Mabelle Spellman Residence and Rental Property, (1925-1932)

1.  Frank Spellman died in 1932 and Maybelle acquired the property from the estate of Frank Spellman.

Maybelle Spellman Residence and Rental Property, (1932-1948)

1.  Maybelle Spellman died in 1945 and Estate Trustees rented the property until 1948 when it was sold to Robert H. and Betty R. Hartman.

Lois Wertz Renter, (1939-1941)

Edward Morton Renter, (1941-1944)

Robert Hicks Renter, (1944-1944)

Robert M. and Melba Smith Renters, (1944-1948)

Robert H. and Betty R. Hartman Residence, (1948-1952)

1.  Lieutenant Robert H. Hartman died in 1951, a WORLD WAR II VETERAN
DIED IN SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY and Betty R. Hartman acquired the property as guardian of the estate.

Betty R. Hartman Residence, (1952-1958)

John D and Betty Hartman Allen Residence, (1958-1958)

1.  In 1958, John D and Betty Hartman Allen sold the property to Buckeye Builders,

Buckeye Builders Construction, (1958-1960)

1.  Buckeye Builders renovated the property and sold it to Charles J. Diana D. Schlechty in 1960.

Charles J. Diana D. Schlechty Residence, (1960-1963)

1.  In 1963, Charles J. Diana D. Schlechty sold the property to Werner W. and Dorothy R. Kurfis.

Werner W. and Dorothy R. Kurfis Residence, (1963-1975)

1.  In 1975, Werner W. and Dorothy R. Kurfis sold the property to Dale H. and Barbara S. Chase.

Jeffrey V. Bender Renter, (1969-1971)

Harry C. Gregg Renter, (1971-1975)

Dale H. and Barbara S. Chase Residence, (1975-1977)

1.  In 1977, Dale H. and Barbara S. Chase sold the property to Robert Carrico and Sandra A. Clawson Carrico.

Robert Carrico and Sandra A. Clawson Carrico Residence, (1978-1979)

1.  In 1979, Robert Carrico and Sandra A. Clawson Carrico sold the property to Donald L. and Margaret Milligan.

Donald L. and Margaret Milligan Residence and Rental Property, (1979-1983)

1.  In 1983, Donald L. and Margaret Milligan sold the property to Robert J. and Rebecca J. Marshall.

Carl Fortune Renter, (1981-1983)

Robert J. and Rebecca J. Marshall Residence, (1983-1987)

In 1987, Robert J. and Rebecca J. Marshall sold the property to Thomas P. and Denise K. Wilkinson.

Thomas P. and Denise K. Wilkinson Residence, (1987-1989)

1.  In 1989, Denise K. Wilkerson died, and Thomas P. Wilkerson acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

Thomas P. Wilkinson Residence, (1989-1994)

1.  In 1994, Thomas P. Wilkinson sold the property to Michael E. and Julie Ayers.

Michael E. and Julie Ayers Residence, (1994-1998)

1.  In 1988, Michael E. and Julie Ayers sold the property to Michael S. and Julie A. Lade.

Michael S. and Julie A. Lade Residence, (1998-2002)

1.  In 2002, Michael S. and Julie A. Lade sold the property to Chris M. and Kristen E. Fletcher.

Chris M. and Kristen E. Fletcher Residence, (2002-2005)

1.  In 2005, Chris M. and Kristen E. Fletcher sold the property to Bonnie and Michelle McNeely.

Bonnie and Michelle McNeely Residence, (2005-2014)

1.  In 2014, Bonnie and Michelle McNeely sold the property to Regdan Properties, LLC.

Regdan Properties, LLC Rental Property, (2014-Present)

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 #577 South Broadway Street: Ault House, -1912

Andrew Griesinger Vacant Lot 91 North Part, Montville Twp., (1908-1912)

1.  In 1912, Andrew Griesinger sold the vacant Lot 91 North Part to Joseph B. and Dianna Ault

Joseph. B. and Dianna Ault Residence, (1912-1921)

1.  In 1921, Joseph. B. and Dianna Ault sold the property to Levi and Anna Branch.

Levi and Anna Branch Residence, (1921-1930)

1.  In 1930, Levi and Anna Branch sold the property to Jay and Martha Norris.

Jay and Martha Norris Residence, (1930-1935)

1.  In 1935, Jay and Martha Norris sold the property to John and Effie F. Butdorff.

John and Effie F. Butdorff Residence, (1935-1937)

1.  In 1937, John and Effie F. Butdorff sold the property to L. A. and Freda Pelton.

L. A. and Freda Pelton Rental Property, (1937-1946)

1.  In 1946, L. A. and Freda Pelton sold the property to Joseph G. and Ruby M. and Luna W. Smith.

John M. and Joan Anderson Renters, (1940-1944)

Frank Riegel Renter, (1944-1946)

Joseph G. and Ruby M. and Luna W. Smith Residence, (1946-1952)

1.  In 1952, Joseph G. and Ruby M. and Luna W. Smith sold the property to Owen and Luna Whitney Cox.

Owen and Luna Whitney Cox Residence, (1952-1965)

S. E. Wood Renter, (1952-1954)

Joe E. Henry Renter, (1960-1962)

1.  In 1965, Owen and Luna Whitney Cox sold the property to James and Rosa Brow.

James and Rosa Brow Residence, (1965-1967)

1.  In 1967, James and Rosa Brow sold the property to Glen E. and Agnes A. McGeown.

Glen E. and Agnes A. McGeown Residence, (1967-1969)

1.  In 1969, Glen E. and Agnes A. McGeown sold the property to Ora and Patricia Warner.

Ora and Patricia Warner Rental Property, (1969-1973)

Shirley Troxel Renter, (1969-1970)

1.  In 1973, Ora and Patricia Warner sold the property to Patricia and Allen Siegfried.

Patricia and Allen Siegfried Residence, (1973-1978)

1.  In 1978, Patricia and Allen Siegfried sold the property to Robert F. and Mary Ann Ostroski.

Robert F. and Mary Ann Ostroski Residence, (1978-1979)

1.  In 1979, Robert F. and Mary Ann Ostroski sold the property to Michael P. and Allyson G. Pliat.

Michael P. and Allyson G. Pliat Residence, (1979-1992)

1.  In 1992, Michael P. and Allyson G. Pliat sold the property to Jeffrey A. Yakobics.

Jeffrey A. Yakobics Residence, (1992-1996)

1.  In 1996, Jeffrey A. Yakobics sold the property to Richard L. and Linda K. Harris.

Richard L. and Linda K. Harris Residence, (1996-1999)

1.  In 1999, Richard L. and Linda K. Harris sold the property to John D. Jr and Jennifer Zauda.

John D. Jr and Jennifer Zauda Residence and Professional Gift Service Business, (1999-2012)

Vacant, (2013-2014)

Granite Portfolio Vii Trust, Allen Boerner, Trustee, (2012-2013)

Summerlin Asset Management, LLC, (2013-2014)

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Amanda Hurley Residence, (2015-2019)

1.  In 2019, Amanda Hurley sold the property to Maggie M. Spangler.

Maggie M. Spangler Residence, (2019-Present)

#578 South Broadway Street: Hatch House, -1919

Orin D. Allen Vacant Part Lot 130 North, Montville Twp., (1906-1918)

1. In 1918, Orin D. Allen sold the vacant Part Lot130 North to Lucy Hatch.

Lucy Hatch Rental Property, (1919-1938)

1.   In 1919, Lucy Hatch had a house built on the property for rental income purposes.

Jacob B. and Vivian Hatch Kendalls Renters, (1919-1926)

Russell F. Whittenberger Renter, (1927-1938)

1.  Lucy Hatch Sedgwick died in 1937 and Trustee Howard E. Hatch sold the property to Roy and Faye D. Kruggel.

Roy and Faye D. Kruggel Residence, (1938-1969)

1.  Roy Kruggel died in 1969 and Faye D. Kruggel acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

Faye D. Kruggel Residence, (1969-1994)

1.  Faye D. Kruggel died in 1994 and the property was sold by the estate to Randy M. and Helen Greenya.

Randy M. and Helen Greenya Residence, (1994-2020)

1.  In 20201, Randy M. and Helen Greenya sold the property to Frankie James and Staci Baker.

Frankie James and Staci Baker Residence, (2020-Present)

#581 South Broadway Street: Beck House, -1912

Alvin T. and Lena V. Beck Residence, (1912-1925)

1.  Alvin V. and Lena T. Beck purchased the vacant Montville Twp. Lot 90 from Andrew Griesinger and built a house on the property in 1912.

2.  In 1925, Alvin T. and Lena V. Beck sold the property to Charles E. Maytham.

Charles E. Maytham Rental Property, (1925-1935)

Chester W. and Bertha Ryan Renters, (1925-1935)

1.  In 1935, Charles E. Maytham sold his rental property to Wilbur R. and Margie C. Eaken.

Wilbur R. and Margie C. Eaken Residence, (1935-1963)

1.  Wilbur R. Eaken dies in 1963 and Margie C. Eaken acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

Margie C. Eaken Residence, (1963-1965)

1.  In 1965, Margie C. Eaken sold the property to Carl E. and Faye Jessie.

Carl E. and Faye Jessie Residence, (1965-2020)

1.  In 2020, Carl E. Jessie died, and Faye Jessie acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

Faye Jessie Residence, (2020-Present)

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#584 South Broadway Street: Loomis House, -1916

Peter Cover Vacant Part-Lot 130, South, Montville Twp. (1913-1916)

1. In 1916, Peter Cover sold the Vacant property to Edmund E. and Amanda Loomis.

Edmund E. and Amanda Loomis Residence and Rental Property, (1916-1935)

1. In 1916, Edmund E. and Amanda built a house on Part Lot 130, South.

Stanley B. and Hazel L. Hartman Renter, (1916-1919)

1. Ray E. Loomis sells chickens and eggs in 1919.

2. Mrs Amanda Loomis in 1925, was washing clothes in the basement, and turned up jets on hot plate under the boiler and the blaze severely burned her face.

Gertrude and Clare Fenton Chapman Renters, (1930-1933)

Paul Rollins Renter, (1933-1935)

Roy and Faye Kruggel Residence, (1935-1938)

1. Roy and Faye Kruggel purchased the Edmund E. and Amanda Loomis property in 1935.

Roy and Faye Kruggel Rental Property, (1938-1942)

1. In 1942, Roy and Faye Kruggel sold the property to H. Max and Alberta McFadden.

Cloyd Derhammer Renter, (1938-1942)

H. Max and Alberta McFadden Rental Property, (1942-1952)

Cloyd Derhammer Renter, (1942-1952)

H. Max and Alberta McFadden Residence, (1952-1985)

1. In 1985, H. Max McFadden died and Alberta acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

Alberta McFadden Residence, (1985-1994)

1. In 1994, Alberta McFadden sold the property to Brian J. and Jennifer Dick.

Brian J. and Jennifer Dick Residence, (1994-2002)

1. In 2002, Brian J. and Jennifer Dick sold the property to Christopher M. and Cheryl L. Jones.

Christopher M. and Cheryl L. Jones Residence, (2002-2014)

1. In 2014, Christopher M. and Cheryl L. Jones sold the property to Chelsea E. Zenk.

Chelsea E. Zenk Residence, (2014-2015)

1. In 2015, Chelsea E. Zenk sold the property to Guillerno and Elizabeth Ackerman.

Guillerno and Elizabeth Ackerman Residence, (2015-2019)

1. In 2019, Guillerno and Elizabeth Ackerman sold the property to James Gassler and Ellen R. Wilkins.

James Gassler and Ellen R. Wilkins Residence, (2019-Present)

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#587 South Broadway Street: Edwards House, -1916

Edward Welling Vacant Part-Lot 90, Montville Twp., (1894-1916)

1.  In 1916, Edward Welling built a house on Part-Lot 90 and gave it to his widow daughter, Orva Edwards.

Orva Edwards Residence, (1916-1940)

1.  In 1925, Alvin T. and Lena V. Beck sold their property at 581 South Broadway Street to Charles E. Maytham and moved in with Orva Edwards.

2   In 1940, Orva Edwards transferred the house to Ernest Edwards and Lena T. Beck with Life Use,

Alvin V. and Lena T. Beck Residence, (1940-1953)

1.  Orva Edwards died in 1949 and in 1950 Lena T. and Alvin Beck bought the one-half interest in the property owned by brother Ernest Edwards.

2.  Alvin V. Beck died in 1953 and Lena T. Beck acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

3.  In 1953 obituary: He worked at the Oatman Bros. hardware for 17 years before he and Arthur W. Oatman started their own hardware business, Oatman and Beck. Seven years later Mr. Oatman retired, Will F. Beck joined his brother in the new firm, Beck Bros. hardware, 27 years ago.

 4.  Mr. Beck for many years was superintendent of the First Baptist church Sunday school and through the years has been active in the guidance of the Boy Scout program in Medina. He was a member of the old Businessmen's association and more recently the Chamber of Commerce.

Lena T. Beck Residence, (1953-1972)

1.  Lena T. Beck died in 1972, and son Glen E. Beck acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

Glen E. and Dorothy B. Beck Rental Property, (1973-1984)

1.  In 1984, Glen E. and Dorothy B. Beck sold the property to William B. and Patsy J. Stephen.

William B. and Patsy J. Stephen Residence, (1984-1984)

1.  In 1984, by Court Order William B. and Patsy J. B-Stephen sold the property to Robert Scott Jenny.

Robert Scott Jenny Residence, (1984-1986)

1.  In 1986, Robert Scott Jenny sold the property to David B. and Carol A. Case.

David B. and Carol A. Case Residence, (1986-1988)

1.  In 1988, David B. and Carol A. Case sold the property to Margaret K. Brown.

Margaret K. Brown Residence, (1988-2020)

1.  Margaret K. Brown died in 2020 at 85 years and TOD Trustee, Teresa Duke sold the property to Joseph E. and Kara Grabo.

Joseph E. and Kara Grabo Residence, (2020-Present)

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#590 South Broadway Street: Lawrence House, -1926

Charles W. And Isabel Lawrence Residence, (1926-1938)

1.  In 1926, Charles W. and Isabel built their new house on Montville Twp. Lot 1129 purchased from 

2.  In 1938, Charles W. and Isabel Lawrence sold the six-room modern house, with a 16x24 living room, a sunroom, all nice large rooms, hardwood floors, good basement, a garden with shade and a two-car garage to Charles Bart, a teacher in Medina Schools.

Charles Bart Rental Property, (1938-1948)

Gordon B. Phillips Family Renters, (1938-1948)

Clyde W. Dague Residence, (1948-1956)

1.  Clyde W. Dague, 55, a former resident of Wellington, died suddenly early yesterday morning July 23, 1956 in the Fisher Food Company store at Medina Shopping Center where he was employed as manager. 

Cornelia Dague Residence, (1956-1968)

1.  Cornelia Dague is Society Editor of the Medina Gazette and died in 1968.

Donald J. Dague Renter, (1960-1968)

2.  In 1969.  Estate Trustees sold the property to Howard R and Mary B. Gregory.

Howard R. and Mary B. Gregory Residence, (1969-1987)

1.  In 1987, Howard R. and Mary B. Gregory sold the property to Ferris J. and June M. Elias.

Ferris J. and June M. Elias Residence, (1987-1990)

1.  In 1990, Ferris J. and June M. Elias sold the property to Robert and Marlene Weber.

Robert and Marlene Weber Rental Property, (1990-1994)

Michael and Cynthia Williamson Renters, (1990-1994)

1.  In 1994, Robert and Marlene Weber sold the rental property to Donald T. and Erwin Grace.

Donald T. Grace and Erwin Grace Residence, (1994-1998)

1.  In 1998, Donald T. and Erwin Grace sold the property to Stephen Pinard and Donna L. McDonald.

Stephen Pinard and Donna L. McDonald Residence, (1998-2009)

1.  In 2009, Stephen Pinard and Donna L. McDonald sold the property to Stephen Martinez.

Stephen Martinez Residence, (2009-Present)

#593-595 South Broadway Street: Thatcher Duplex, -1916

Orlo C. and Anna Thatcher Residence, (1916-1933)

1.  Orlo C. and Anna Thatcher purchased Montville Twp., Lot 90, and Part Lot 89 from Alice J. Richert and built their house in 1916.

2.  Orlo Thatcher was a mail carrier by occupation and died in 1933.

Anna Thatcher Residence, (1933-1936)

1.  In 1933, Anna Thatcher acquired the property from the estate by Quit Claim Deed.

2.  Anna Thatcher died in 1936.

Florence Thatcher Residence and Rental Property, (1936-1972)

1.  In 1936, Florence Thatcher acquired the family property by Quit Claim Deed.

2.   Florence Thatcher, Head Teller at Old Phoenix National Bank for many years, died in 1972.

B. L. Poindexter Renter, (1940-1941)

Donald Beste Renter, (1941-1945)

John Potts Jr Renter, (1948-1952)

Guy Jordan Renter, (1952-1959)

Thomas A. Leister Renter, (1960-1988)

Thomas A. and Marlene Tiller Leister Residence, (1988-1993)

1.  Thomas A. Leister died in 1992.

Audrey Tiller Residence, (1973-1993)

1.  In 1973, Audrey Tiller purchased the property from the estate of Florence Thatcher.

2.  In 1993, Audrey Tiller sold the property to Jason A. and Amie Struthers.

Jason A. and Amie Struthers Residence and Rental Property, (1993-1998)

1.  In 1998, Jason A. and Amie Struthers sold the property to James R. and Linda Tober.

June A. Schmith Renter, (1995-1998)

James R. and Linda Tober Residence, (1998-2001)

1.  Linda Tober died in 2001, and James R. Tober acquired her property interests by Quit Claim Deed.

James R. and Bonnie L. Tober Residence, (2001-2017)

1.  In 2017, James R. and Bonnie L. Tober sold the property to Alexander and Julia Kacludis.

Alexander and Julia Kacludis Residence and Rental Property, (2017-Present)

Benjamin Van Jira Renter, (2017-2018)

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#594 South Broadway Street: Geiger House, -1936

1. George and Lionne Codding Vacant North Part-Lot 128, Montville Twp. (1916-1936)

1.  In 1936, George and Lionne Codding sold the Vacant North Part-lot 128 to M. C. and Rhea O. Geiger.

M. C. and Rhea O. Geiger Residence, (1936-1939)

1.  In 1936, M. C. and Rhea O. Geiger built a house on North Part-Lot 128.

2.  The rear portion of the house was purchased from N. H. McClure and moved from the 426 South Court Street house being razed for a Sinclair Gas Station.

3.  In 1939, M. C. and Rhea O. Geiger sold the property to Charlotte G. Sellers.

Charlotte G. Sellers Rental Property, (1939-1950)

1.  Charlotte G. Sellers died in 1950 and the estate property was acquired by Harriet Masi and Charlotte Nealon.

Enos. W. and Jessie G. Wheeler Renters, (1940-1942)     

Cloyd and Ada Mae Derhammer Renters, (1942-1950)

Harriet (Sellers) Masi and Charlotte (Sellers) Nealon Rental Property, (1950-1953)

1.  In 1953, Harriet and Sam Masi purchased the one-half estate interest in the property.

Sam and Harriet (Sellers) Masi Rental Property, (1953-1958)

1.  In 1958, Sam and Harriet (Sellers) Masi sold the property to George E. and Joan J. Lenaburg.

George E. and Joan J. Lenaburg Residence, (1958-1963)

1.  In 1963, George E. and Joan J. Lenaburg sold the property to Seth J. and Carol A. Swain.

Seth J. and Carol A. Swain Residence, (1963-1972)

1.  In 1972, Seth J. and Carol A. Swain sold the property to Thomas and Sherry L. Clarkson.

Thomas and Sherry L. Clarkson Residence, (1972-1977)

1.  In 1977, Thomas and Sherry L. Clarkson sold the property to Olive S. Beckwith.

Olive S. Beckwith Residence, (1977-1983)

1.  In 1983, Olive S. Beckwith sold the property to Daniel J. Orha and Barbara A. Dellinger.

Daniel J. Orha and Barbara A. Dellinger Residence, (1983-1994)

1.  In 1994, Daniel J. Orha and Barbara A. Dellinger sold the property to Christopher J. and Sandra A. Freeman.

Christopher J. and Sandra A. Freeman Residence, (1994-2009)

1.  In 2009, Christopher J. and Sandra A. Freeman sold the property to Henry P. and Heather Marzenski.

Henry P. and Heather Marzenski Residence, (2009-2012)

1.  In 2012, Henry P. and Heather Marzenski sold the property to Robert T. Pierce.

Robert T. Pierce Residence, (2012-2015)

1.  In 2015, Robert T. Pierce sold the property to Eric H. and Margo A. Wethington.

Eric H. and Margo A. Wethington Residence, (2015-Present)

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#597 South Broadway Street: Richert House, -1897

Edward Welling Vacant Part-Lot 90, Montville Twp., (1894-1897)

Alice J. Richert Residence, (1897-1909)

1.  In 1909, Herbert O. and Edith L. Tibbitts purchased the property from Alice J. Rickert.

Herbert O. and Edith L. Tibbitts Residence, (1909-1921)

1.  Herbert O. Tibbetts died in 1921 and Edith L. Tibbitts acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

Edith L. Tibbitts Residence, (1921-1958)

1.  Edith L. Tibbitts died in 1958, and Vincent and Ella Mae Lutz Property Trustees, (1958-1960) sold the property to Olin A. and Zelma A. Tibbitts in 1960.

Olin A. and Zelma A. Tibbitts Residence, (1960-1997)

1.  In 1997, Olin A. Tibbitts, “Uncle Pete, died, and Zelma A. Tibbitts acquired the property by Quit Claim Deed.

Zelma A. Tibbitts Residence, (1997-2014)

1.  In 2014, Zelma A. Tibbitts died, and the Tibbitts estate sold the property to Benjamin and Rachel Jura.

Benjamin and Rachel Jura Residence, (2014-2020)

1.  In 2014, Benjamin and Rachel Jura sold the property to James E. and Sheri Adkins.

James E. and Sheri Adkins Residence, (2020-Present)

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#598 South Broadway Street: Butdorff House, -1926

George and Lionne Codding Vacant South Part-Lot 128, Montville Twp. (1916-1926)

1.  In 1926, George and Lionne Codding sold the Vacant South Part-lot 128 to John and Effie F. Butdorff.

John and Effie F. Butdorff Residence and Rental Property, (1926-1937)

Irene Cain Renter, (1935-1937)

Virgil O. and Florence Alspach Residence, (1937-1941)

1.  In 1941, Virgil O. and Florence Alspach sold the property to Edward E. and Dorothy L. Simmons.

Edward E. and Dorothy L. Simmons Residence, (1941-1942)

1.  In 1941, a house with six rooms and a garage was sold to Edward E. and Dorothy L. Simmons for $2,250.

Raymond and William Becker Rental Property, (1942-1946)

1.  In 1942, Raymond Beck and William of Weymouth purchased the property for investment purposes from Edward E. and Dorothy L. Simmons.

2.  In 1946, Raymond Becker sold the property to Henry Jr and Roberta G. Fettler.

Quentin D. Frazier Renter, (1942-1946)

Henry Jr and Roberta G. Fettler Residence and Rental Property, (1946-1954)

Welcome T. and Mary Curtis Renters, (1948-1952)

1.  In 1954, Henry Jr and Roberta G. Fettler sold the property to Burt L. and Mary Ruth Smith.

Burt L. and Mary Ruth Smith Residence, (1960-1967)

1.  In 1967, Burt and Mary Ruth Smith sold the property to Cecil and Alana L. Church.

Cecil and Alana L. Church Residence, (1967-1985)

Terry Church Renter, (1969-1985)

Raymond C. Church Renter, (1969-1985)

Roger A. Church Renter, (1969-1985)

Beth Church Renter, (1969-1985)

1.  In 1985, Cecil Church sold the property to Roger A. and Raymond C. Church.

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Roger A. and Raymond C. Church Residence, (1986-1990)

1.  Roger A. Church died in 1989 and the property was Quit Claimed to Raymond C. Church.

Raymond C. and Jeanette T. Church Residence, (1990-2005)

1.  In 2005, Raymond C. and Jeanette T. Church sold the property to Thomas R. and Mary Beth I. Williams.

Thomas R. and Mary Beth I. Williams Residence and Rental Property, (2005-2019)

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the end of the 500 block of south Broadway Street

#600 BLOCK OF SOUTH STREET

#603 South Broadway Street: 1910- Fretter House

Jesse Andrews, Lot 124, Medina Village, Montville Township, (1886-1902)

1.  Jesse Andrews sold Lot 124 to A. A. Foskett in 1902.

A. A. Foskett, Lot 124, Medina Village, Montville Township, (1902-1910)

1.  A. A. Foskett sold Lot 124 to Albert H. and Emma Fretter in 1910.

Albert H. Fretter and Emma Fretter Residence, (1910-1963)

1.  Albert H. and Emma Fretter build a house on Lot 124 in 1910.

2.  Albert H. Fretter sold Part-Lot 124 west to George D. Van in 1910.

3.  Mabel Fretter White badly burned from explosion of gas heater as she was trying to burn waste paper in 1925.

4.  Emma Fretter died in 1963 and Albert Fretter died in 1963 after a residence of 53 years.

From:

History of North Central Ohio Embracing Richland, Ashland, Wayne,
Medina, Loarin, Huron and Knox Counties BY: William A. Duff

Albert H. Fretter. One of the leading citizens of Medina is Albert H. Fretter, who is superintendent of the city water works. He is a native of Medina County, born in York Township, Sept. 27, 1879, the son of Joseph H. and Hannah (Glace) Fretter.

  Joseph H. Fretter, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Medina County in 1843. Throughout most of his life Mr. Fretter engaged in the painting and contracting business and was well known as an interior decorator. He served throughout the Civil War as a member of Company K, 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was severely wounded in action. He was married in 1866 to Miss Hannah Glace, of Medina County. To them were born six children, as follows: Charles S., lives in Medina; Mary, married Frank Brant, who is state grain inspector for the State of Minnesota, lives at Minneapolis; Lillie, married George Burkett, lives in Medina County; Nellie, died at the age of 11 years; Luther, who died in 1916 at the age of 24 years; and Albert H., the subject of this sketch.

  Albert H. Fretter attended the public schools of Medina, and was graduated from Medina High School in 1899. He spent one year in the employ of the Bartlett Electrical Company, of Cleveland, and six months with the North Electrical Company, manufacturers of telephone instruments and apparatus. Upon his return to Medina in 1901 Mr. Fretter spent 16 years with the A. I. Root Company. He became a licensed engineer, and was also identified with the company's printing plant. Mr. Root was an official of the Anti-Saloon League and was instrumental in sending Mr. Fretter to Westerville, where he spent one year in charge of the pressroom of the publishing department of the Anti-Saloon League.

He has been connected with the city administration of Medina as superintendent of the water works since 1919 and has proven a most capable official.

During the Spanish American War Mr. Fretter served as a member of Company G, Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was present at the battle of San Juan Hill.

  In 1902 Mr. Fretter was united in marriage with Miss Emma Bowman, the daughter of John and Wilhelmina Bowman, of Abbeyville, Ohio, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Fretter have a daughter, Mabel, who is the wife of Harold M. White, of New Kensington, Pa. He is a pathologist and is connected with a New Kensington hospital.

  Politically, Mr. Fretter is independent. His wife holds membership in the German Lutheran Church, and he belongs to Medina Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 58; Medina Chapter, R. A. M., No. 30; Wooster Council No. 13; Kiwanis Club; Medina Gun & Rifle Club; and Medina County Fish & Game Club. He is numbered among the county's leading fishermen and spends his vacations following his favorite sport in Canada. He is also extensively interested in photography.

  Mr. Fretter has been identified with the Medina County Community Fire Department, which was organized by him and W. F. Wise in 1926. This outfit serves not only Medina but surrounding territory in the county. Mr. Fretter also was chief engineer of the Municipal Fire Department for a period of 12 years. He has been identified with the Medina Municipal Band for 31 years as drum major.

Mabel W. White Residence, (1963-1975)

1.  Fretter’s daughter, Mabel W. White purchased the property from the estate of Albert Fretter in 1962.

Richard D. and Mary J. Vereb Residence, (1975-1978)

1.  Richard D. and Mary J. Vereb purchased the property from Mabel White in 1975.

James E. and Barbara M. Sprankle Residence, (1978-1989)

1.  James E. and Barbara M. Sprankle purchased the property in 1978.

Deborah J. Jungeberg Residence, (1989-1997)

1.  Deborah J. Jungeberg purchased the property in 1989.

Noel Scott and Deborah T. Prell Residence, (1997-2007)

1.  Noel S. and Deborah T. Prell purchased the property in 1997.

Deborah T. Prell Residence, (2007-2013)

1.  Property ownership was transferred to Deborah T. Prell in 2007.

Fannie Mae Mortgage, (2013-2014)

1.  Fannie Mae Mortgage acquired the property by Court Order in 2014.

Property Renovation Group LLC, Mark Cantwell, (2014-2016)

1.  Mark Cantwell acquired the property from Fannie Mae Mortgage in 2014.

Michael J. Rogers Residence, ((2016-2018)

1.  Michael J. Rogers purchased the property in 2016.

Kristyn M. Berger Residence, (2018-Present)

1.  Kristyn M. Berger purchased the property in 2018.