South Town Historic District-South Court Street/East-side
#302 South Court Street: Fenn Stables, 1882, Gibbs Bldg.-1936
Fenn Livery and Feed Stables, Reuben C. Fenn, Prop. (1882-1897)
1. In 1880, R. C. Fenn was a farmer, in 1882 a liveryman and he retired in 1910.
Fenn Livery and Feed Stables, Reuben C. Fenn and son, H. M. Fenn, Props. (1898-1901)
1. Reuben C. Fenn sold his livery business to his nephew Charles M. Fenn in 1901.
Fenn Livery Stables, Charles M. Fenn, Prop. (1901-1903)
1. Irena Huffman sold lot #50 and part of lot # 51 to S.J. Smith for $385 in 1869 and S. J. Smith sold the lots to R. C. Fenn for $850 in 1901.
2. Charlie rented out horse and buggy rigs and also kept a stylish Coach for funerals and to meet the old B. & O. Trains.
3. An important part of the livery stable business was boarding horses for town residents and visitors to Medina. The price was $3.00 a week for three feeds a day with hay on the side, and a fresh straw bed and daily currying.
4. Charles Fenn had 3 livery stables, one on North Court Street, one at American House Hotel and one at East Smith Road across from Union Hotel where he kept 12 horses and occasionally brought unbroken mustangs from western Ohio, tamed and trained them in a bull pen at rear of stable.
Arick Livery Stables and Barn, W. Clifford Arick, Prop. (1903-1906)
1. Reuben C. Fenn sold lot #50 to W. C. Arick in 1902 for $1400.
2. W. C. Arick barn addition on South Court Street is “L” shaped to the south and west and will extend to South Court Street where the entrance will be in 1903.
3. W.C. Arick sold livery barn on lot #32 to George E. Warren for $1500 in 1902.
4. Charles C. Robinson bought livery stock of W. Cliff Arick in 1906.
Robinson Livery Stables, Charles Curtis Robinson, Prop. (1906-1912)
1. Occasionally the drummers hired spring wagons for hauling their sample wares of dry goods, hardware and gent furnishings.
Miller and Collin Implement Company, W. A. Miller and A. W. Colin, Props. (1912-1915)
1. Miller and Collin implement business, fence posts and sanitary closets moved to C.M. Fenn building vacated by C.C. Robinson, will remodel in 1912.
2. In 1915, Miller and Collin built platform in the angle of their warehouse that corner of East Smith and South Court and it covers a hole that has long been an eye sore.
3. Miller and Collin, bankrupt, dissolved in 1915.
Vacant, (1916-1919)
1. E. F. Neumeyer sold corner lot # 50 to Edward C. Rolph in 1917.
Gibbs Motor Company, Edward C. and Earle B. Gibbs, Props. (1920–1931)
1. Edward Gibbs was a graduate of Ballwin-Wallace College and founded Gibbs Motor Company in Brunswick, Ohio in 1918 which was in business for 37 years at the Medina location.
2. Edward Gibbs bought lot 50 from Edward C. Rolph, razed the livery stables land and built a brick building for their auto sales and repair business at the corner of South Court Street and East Smith Road in 1919.
3. Edward Gibbs opened a dealership of Oakland and Chevrolet automobiles in the old Robinson livery stable in 1920.
4. Brother Earle Gibbs, after he graduated from Hiram College, went into business with Edward selling Oldsmobile
and Chevrolets in Medina.
5. Edward Gibbs suffered a tragic death at the age of 37. His boat overturned in Lake Erie and he drowned saving
two others.
6. After Edward C. Gibbs passed away in 1931 and Brother Earl Gibbs bought his partnership share in Gibbs Motor Company.
Gibbs Motor Company, Earle B. Gibbs, Prop. (1931-1956)
1. Charles Davis’s blacksmith shop building was sold to Gibbs Motor Company for a body shop and the lot adjacent on the east of the blacksmith shop building for $12,000 in 1938. The added frontage extending more than 100’ on East Smith Road in 1938.
2. Gibbs Motor Company enlarged their showrooms in 1923 and 1925 and added a large electric sign in 1929.
3. Gibbs Motor Company has eight salesmen in 1937.
4. Gibbs Motor Company added a concrete block building with a Quonset roof, 20’ x 36’, for truck lubricating and undercoating, just east of their showroom in 1946.
5. Norris Welton and Jerry Whittenberger, WWII veterans, operate a coin Laundry at Gibbs Motor Company in 1946.
Prackup Motors, James Prackup, Prop. (1956-1960)
Heintzleman Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. (1960-1962)
1. Dealership moved to Pearl Road and Fenn Road in 1962.
Medina Tire and Auto Supply, Goodrich Prop. (1963–1968)
C. and L. Power Equipment, Ceylon Leohr, Prop. (1969-1970)
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.
Friendly Medina Shell Gas Station, (1971-1985)
Medina Shell Auto Care Station, (1985-1997)
Herold Family Shell, Inc. (1998-2007)
Get-go Shell Station, (2008-Present)
#312 South Court Street: Medina Coal Company,-1910
Medina Coal Company, Orvis A. Persons, prop. (1910-1915)
1. In 1910, William D. Bowman coal business at B&O tracks on West Liberty Street in 1909, sold to O.A. Persons
2. Mrs. Persons had William Frazier move the 20” x 30’ barn in coal yard on W. D. Bowman property recently acquired in 1910, to 312 South Court Street.
3. In 1911, John W. Whitehead coal yard on Lafayette Road since 1909, sold to O. A. Persons’s Medina Coal Company.
Medina Coal Company, Rolin E. Hart and Bessie Hart, prop. (1915-1947)
1. In 1915, Rolin and Bessie Hart purchased the Medina Coal Company from Orvis Person and Mr. Person will remain an employee.
2. Willard R Harley was employed at the R. E. Hart Medina Coal Company for 19 years.
Medina Coal Company, Paul Aikman, prop. (1947-1953)
1. In 1953 R. E. Hart sold Medina Coal Company to Paul Aikman 1947.
2. From 1949 thru 1954, Paul Aikman will sell coal, stokers, hay, grain, straw, and perform furnace cleaning.
Medina Coal Company, Calvin Carlisle, prop. (1953-1956)
1. In 1953, Paul Aikman sold Medina Coal Company to Calvin Carlisle, but will keep hay business and work out of Medina Coal Company office.
Medina Farmers Exchange Coal Company, Albert Snyder and Fred Snyder, prop. (1956-1971)
1. To provide greater facilities for the storage of coal, the Medina Farmers Exchange has leased from the A. C. & Y railroad, the former Medina Coal Company operated by the late R. E. Hart and more recently by Paul Aikman.
2. The Farmers Exchange will continue to operate the coal yard across the street between South Court and Elmwood Streets on the south side of the A. C. & Y. right of way.
Private Parking Lot, (1972-Present)
National Register of Historic Places – 2018, #100002123
The award was for the building’s association with the history of agriculture and commerce in Medina. County.
#320-322 South Court Street: MFX Bldg.-1904
Medina Farmers Exchange Company, Seth Swain, President, (1904-1907)
1. In 1904, Durand Manufacturing and Stove Works Company sold Medina County Exchange lot 40 on South Elmwood Street for $700.
2. In 1904, Seth Swain sold his property at #320 South Court Street to Medina Farmers Exchange for $850.
3. In 1904, Seth Swain sold his property at #325 South Court Street to Medina Farmers Exchange for $1650.
4. In 1904, John Swain sold lot 53 just south of current building on east side for $850.
5. In 1904, H. S. Orr sold his lot 54 to Medina Farmers Exchange for $1650.
6. Medina Farmers Exchange building was moved from lot 40 on South Elmwood Street to #320-322 South Court Street by W.W. Felix of Montville Township for $450 in 1904.
7. M. E. Welton sold his farm implement business to Medina Farmers Exchange and they moved the stock to their warehouse at Northern Ohio Rail Road Depot in 1904.
8. Medina Farmers Exchange handsome wall under warehouse made of concrete stone made by Medina Concrete Company in 1904.
9. A freight elevator and grinding mill outfit added in 1904.
10. The Farmers Exchange was established in 1904 by S. J. Swain, E. Brenner, W. D. Wise, A. T. Spitzer, C. E. Hoover and F. W. Woods.
11. In 1905, Medina Farmers Exchange was incorporated and Seith Swain was elected President.
12. The Medina Farmers Exchange published the Medina Trading Post from 1904 to 1964, a free newspaper containing information for farmers and classified ads with no commercial advertisements. Over 14,000 copies were distributed weekly at its height
Medina Farmers Exchange Company, Isaac H. Rickard, President, (1907-1927)
1. Mr. Rickard was born In Bucks County Pennsylvania, October 16, 1848, the son of Daniel Rickard, and a member of one of the substantial Mennonite families of that county. The family came to Montvllle Township early in 1849 settling on a farm just east of Poe, which was the home of the father, until his death and was the boyhood home of I. H. Rickard.
2. He married Catherine Kennedy December 30. 1875, taking his bride to big new home in Chippewa Lake, where he was active for years, operating the Brick and Tile Works at the time of his election to the county treasurer-ship in 1902. With his election, he moved his family to Medina and since had made his homin Medina village, establishing business connections after his two terms in the treasurer's office and bringing his wide friendship throughout the county to his work as President of the Medina Farmers Exchange.
3. In 1907, Isaac H. Rickard was elected President of Medina Farmers Exchange.
4. In 1915, the following were officers of the Company: President, Isaac Rickard; Vice President, H. S. Koppes; Secretary-Treasurer; C. E. Hoover, legal advisor; Frank Woods; Directors, A. T. Spitzer; I. H. Rickard; Fred Snyder; H. S. Koppes; D. H. Rickard and C. E. Hoover.
5. In 1915, a fire totally destroyed the Medina Farmers Exchange. The fire was first noticed by Mrs. Fred Snyder wife of one of the proprietors, as she sat at her office desk.
6. In 1916, construction was begun on new buildings just a little south of those destroyed.
FROM THE ASHES THE FARMERS’ EXCHANGE RISES BIGGER AND BETTER:
Medina County Gazette, September, 1916
The accompanying picture fairly well represents the new plant of the Medina Farmers' Exchange Company, located on South Court Street, on a lot with a hundred foot frontage and extending east to South Broadway, which is now being operated in full by the company.
The new building is 120 feet by 40 feet and including the basement, has four floors with nearly 20,000 feet of floor apace. It is built about 30 feet south of the location of the old build south of the location of the old building destroyed by fire on Dec. 17, 1915, entailing an estimated loss, of from $20,000 to $25,000.
Since the destruction of the old plant, the company has continued its business, with more or less of a handicap, particularly in the feed grinding end of the business, in the elevator on the west side of the street
Work on the new building began early in the spring and with its completion Medina has one of the most modern and one of the best equipped buildings of its kind to be found in this section of Ohio.
The building is of wood structure upon a concrete base, the basement proper being of concrete as are also the six immense grain bins, each five feet by eight feet, inside measurement, and 38 feet in height and each having a capacity of 1.200 bushels.
The engine room, in which there are installed two 50-horsepower gas engines, is also of solid concrete and is 24 feet by 30 feet. The amount of concrete work in the basement, walls, grain bins and engine room is in round numbers 375 cubic yards, in which there were used 500 barrels of cement. The weight of the concrete is about 600 tons.
The plant presents many interesting features aside from the powerful engines, the immense grain bins, etc.
For instance, there is the new Sprout-Waldron feed grinder with a capacity of four tons per hour; the great grain elevating device with a capacity of 1,500 bushels per hour both in taking in grain or in loading it from the bins to the car.
The elevator from the basement to the third floor used to elevate anything from a sack of flour to the heaviest piece of machinery; the flour room with storage for several carloads of flour, and a water system of fire protection extending to all floors of the building.
On the south side and extending the full length of the building is a shed 20 feet wide for the accommodation of those loading or unloading. There are also a number of sheds for teams south and east of the main building.
On the south side and extending the full length of the building is a shed 20 feet wide for the accommodation of those loading or unloading. There are also a number of sheds for teams south and east of the main building.
Another department is a large room on the second floor devoted exclusively to a full line of repairs for all kinds of implements handled by the company.
The office of the company which is located on the first floor and facing South Court Street is well appointed throughout, with conveniences for the accommodation of patrons. The office as well as the entire plant is Electrically lighted.
9. A 40’ x 120’ 3 story building with a cement basement, south of the old elevator with wood in main building, but cement grain bins for a total cost of $15,000-$18,000 in 1916.
10. The house that stood at least since 1846 on west side Medina Farmers Exchange lot was moved to east end of the lot for new elevator in 1916. The building may be remodeled and used as additional storage.
11. In 1922, Clement Concrete Company built a 110’ x 60’ garage for Medina Farmers Exchange.
Medina Farmers Exchange Company, President, J. Albert Snyder and Vice President and Treasurer, Fred A. Snyder, props. (1927-1936)
1. Albert Snyder came with the Medina Farmers Exchange in 1908 and succeeded to the presidency in 1927.
2. Fred Snyder was born in 1884 in Attica, Ohio receiving his early education there. He moved with his parents to Vermillion, Ohio where he graduated from High School in 1903. He took a two-year business course at Oberlin College and in 1907 went to Lodi, Ohio as a bookkeeper with Homan and Bennader, local feed dealers. He came to Medina in 1908 and was employed as a General Manager of the Medina Farmers Exchange
3. Albert and Fred Snyder own and control the majority of the stock of the Medina Farmers Exchange.
4. A 1935 grand reopening was a huge event for the city with thousands of people in attendance. Two orchestras played during the event and there were more than 100 floral arrangements on display. There were roses for the women, cigars for the men and balloons for the children, according to a story published in The Gazette.
Medina Farmers Exchange Lunch room, (1931-1986)
1. In 1931, R. D. Whitmore opened a food service and lunchroom on the north corner in the basement at Medina Farmers Exchange.
2. Medina Farmers Exchange sells Christmas trees in most popular sizes for 85 cents - $2 with free planting instructions in 1933.
3. In 1935, a fire again destroyed the Medina Farmers Exchange main building, a 3 story wood and brick warehouse and retail store. $75,000 damage was insured and they will rebuild immediately in 1935.
4. A 1935 grand reopening was a huge event for the city with thousands of people in attendance. Two orchestras played during the event and there were more than 100 floral arrangements on display. There were roses for the women, cigars for the men and balloons for the children, according to a story published in The Gazette.
FIRE DESTROYS FARMERS EXCHANGE ORGIN OF FIRE NOT DETERMINED:
Medina County Gazette, June, 1935
Medina suffered one of its severest fire losses when the three-story main building of the Medina Farmers Exchange Company burned to the ground, Thursday morning. The fire was first discovered by Officer Allen Hange. When he was making his rounds about 2:30 a. m, he saw a glow in the sky over the tops of the buildings on the south-side of the square, went far enough down South Court Street to identify the Farmers Exchange as the burning building and dashed back to the Engine House to turn in the alarm for the Fireman.
According to Hange the fire at that time was confined to the back of the warehouse toward Broadway Street and in the wooden structure
The fire department responded immediately to the alarm and both units were on the job and throwing water in a few minutes. The fire spread rapidly through the upper floors, however, and before any effective headway could be made the building was a mass of flames.
Mill Dust like Gasoline. The fine particles of grain and mill dust, according to Fire Chief Emmanuel Tinstman, not only carry fire with the facility of burning oil, but they spread it rapidly by a series of explosions. This characteristic of the dust undoubtedly accounts for the rapid spread of the fire.
The firemen were able to save some of the stock in the new brick ware house, mostly paint and seeds, and also to carry out the safe and some valuable papers from the office which was in the wooden part of the structure, but beyond that, everything burned.
The firemen kept five streams of water playing on the conflagration and prevented the fire from spreading to the brick power house, which stands just back of the main warehouse toward Broadway, scarcely 30 feet from the main building, and containing two valuable Diesel engines. Several wooden sheds, within almost as close proximity to the structure, were likewise saved, as well as the warehouse across the street.
By 4 a. m. the walls and the roof of the wooden structure and the roof of the brick addition had fallen in, and only the shell of the brick building remained, with some few portions of the Broadway wall of the wooden building standing. At 5 a. m. the three-story brick front, towering against its
The interior of the building at the time was a glowing mass of burning coals, with little tongues of flames shooting out giving evidence of the tremendous heat which was gradual consuming the mass. Fire Chief Tinstman estimated that it would be a matter of days before this fire had completely burned itself out.
Albert and Fred Snyder, President and General Manager were among the first on the job and directed the saving of what little was salvaged. They also worked to get inflammable object close to the fire out of the way so that the blaze would not spread.
Neither could give any reason to what caused the fire or an estimate of what fire loss may be. They state that their night watchman. E. E. Holtzburg had made his final round of inspection at midnight and reported no sign of fire at that time. Fred Snyder was working in the office until after 9 o'clock in the evening, and everything was all right then.
Serious as the fire is it is no new experience to the Snyder boys, since both were with the company in 1915 when it suffered a similar loss. A bigger and better company rose out of the ruins of that fire and the boys are already planning on rebuilding again a better and finer building will rise from the ruins.
The company is one of the oldest in Medina. Last year it celebrated 30 years of service to the community, having been founded in 1904. One the original founder, C. E. Hoover, secretary of the company, still remains in active service.
The Farmers Exchange Company announced Thursday that it has made arrangements to continue its feed service to its customers and that plans are already under way to rebuild the plant which was burned down
Albert Snyder, president of the company, announced that the company was adequately covered with insurance and that the estimated loss would be somewhere around $75,000, but the actual figure could not be determined. The work of rebuilding was started Thursday, while the embers of the fire were still glowing.
Carpenters started at once installing the company In a temporary office building across South Court Street from the burned warehouse, and had completed it by Thursday noon, in front of the company's other warehouse which was the
6. A new garage 110’ x 60’, a one story building on the west side of South Court Street at 321 was built by the Clement Concrete Company at the Medina Farmers Exchange Co. for Fred and Albert Snyder who are majority owners in 1935.
Medina Farmers Exchange Company, President, J. Albert Snyder and Vice President and Treasurer, Fred A. Snyder, props. (1937-1961)
1. In 1937, a fire gutted the 3 story wooden building on the west side directly opposite the offices of Medina Farmers Exchange built by Sim Oatman in 1903 for a grist mill, later sold to Frank Wood Company, then to Seth Swain, then to Albert and Fred Snyder for the formation of Medina Farmers Exchange.
2. Despite 132,000 gallons of water thrown at it, 50 Ton of baled straw was lost, but $5000 worth of tools were saved, and the damage totaled $5000 damage,
3. In 1939, Medina Farmers Exchange purchased the harness shop of Catherine and Charles Wolf on town hill and will conduct the business from their warehouse on South Court. Street. Mr. Wolf, a harness maker for 57 years, retired.
Medina Sentinel, August 25, 1955
1. Where else but at a filling station of this type, a farm elevator, would a spring wagon powered by a four footed one horsepower motor stop and refuel?
2. Here is Albert Snyder, President of the Medina Farmer Exchange Co., providing a Vermont critter with sustaining Medina county oats to speed the traveler Mrs. Olgie Lamear on her long trek to Arkansas.
3. Recollections of the "Arkansas Traveler" were brought to mind last week when Mrs. Olgie Lamear, without human companionship, passed through Medina in-route from Castleton, Vt., to Ozone, Ark.
4. While Mrs. Lamear was without a companion, she was far from alone. Piled on the one-horse spring wagon she was driving were four goats, a yearling goat, two kids, a small flock of chickens, tools, lanterns, a bale of hay, straw and. of course, a few gallons of Vermont maple syrup.
5. For protection, Mrs. Lamear had beside her a loaded .22 caliber rifle, but she said she didn't need it as folks along the way had been most kind to her.
6. She left her Vermont home July 7 and expected to reach Arkansas in October.
7. She stayed over-night at Strongsville and remarked that the Strongsville police helped push her wagon up Stony Hill.
8. The next night she spent at the Medina county fairgrounds after securing feed for her seven-year old mare at the Medina Farmers' Exchange where the boys loaded her up with fodder.
9. Leaving Medina on route 42, Miss. Lamear, who admitted that she, was in her early sixties." said she expected to follow route 42 to Columbus and then head in a westerly direction.
Medina Farmers Exchange, Hugh Lucas, President (1961-1973)
1. Hugh Lucas was an employee of the Medina Farmers Exchange since 1929. A native of Congress in Wayne County and a veteran of the U. S. Marines, he came to Medina from Homerville in Medina County
2. Mr. Lucas worked his way up from a truck driver post to President and then took over the top job when Albert Snyder died in 1961.
3. “I have never seen a harder worker, nor a more conscientious one”, Maynard Letterly of the Exchange said. “He is irreplaceable. And his loss to the community is equally great”
Medina Farmers Exchange, Maynard Letterly, President (1973-1989)
1. Maynard E. Letterly was born in Medina in September, 1919 and graduated from Medina High School.
2. Maynard E. Letterly was a 39 year employee of Farmers Exchange and served as President upon the death of Hugh Lucas in 1973 to 2007.
3. Maynard served as a Marine in the Pacific Theater at Guadalcanal during World War II from 1941 to 1945.
4. Mr. Letterly was civic minded and served on the Board of Directors of The Old Phoenix/First Merit Bank and the Medina General Hospital. He was a member of the Medina City Police Auxiliary and the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 202.
Medina Farmers Exchange, Jim Duffy, prop. (1989-2018)
1. Mr. Duffy operates a Farmers Exchange operation at two additional locations at Norton and Berea, Ohio.
2. In 2016 was building at 322 South Court Street condemned by the City of Medina and Mr. Duffy was forced to close and move there operations to their other Medina Warehouse at Exchange Park Drive off West Smith Road.
3. The buildings are for sale and are listed with Gerspacher Real Estate Group for $695,000.
4. While it remains closed, Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell said the city has had three individual developers look at the building for potential redevelopment and reuse.
5. In 2017, the Medina Farmers Exchange Company was nominated by historic preservation consultants Diana Wellman and Wendy Naylor, of Naylor Wellman LLC., in Chagrin Falls, for the building's association with the history of agriculture and commerce in Medina County.
6. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in February, 2018. It was designated a local landmark by the Medina Landmarks Commission in 2012.
Beacon Farmers Exchange, Charles Marshall, Prop. (2018-Present)
1. The historic Medina Farmers Exchange Co., 320 S. Court St., was sold Aug. 28, 2018 for $250,000, according to the Medina County Auditor’s Office. The building has been vacant since September 2016.
2. The development group Beacon Farmers Exchange LLC, headed by Charles Marshall, wants to renovate the structure, turning it into 33 residential units, a 128-seat restaurant and a 3,780-square-foot retail market on the first floor.
3. There will be extensive work performed on the exterior of the primary building as part of the rehabilitation. A large accessory building on the east side of the site will be demolished and the area will become on-site parking.
4. The entire structure is about 50,000 square feet and has four levels, including a basement.
5. The existing structure contains the original metal capping along the roof parapet line. The majority of the original metal framed windows have been preserved. The structural metal overhangs at the north and south facades are present but in poor condition. The elevated deck is original to the structure, predating the 1935 rebuilding after the fire. The original brick remains unaltered and unpainted since 1935, and several historic signs are present in the building. The structural canopies, grain silos, and metalwork from the 1930s mill operations are intact.
6. The redevelopment of the historic Farmers Exchange in Medina is under way as Beacon Marshall continues construction on the property.
7. The original plans for the building have changed, as Marshall said the lower level of the building which he calls the garden level will now be built for commercial, rather than residential use.
8. Keller Meats will come to Medina and open up a butcher shop on the first floor, along with an indoor market. A meat-themed restaurant is slated for the first floor, as well.
9. Marshall said tenants for the garden level below have yet to be determined, but that he would like to lease it to mercantile shops that would play off the other tenants, as well as the historical nature of the building.
10. The second and third levels of the Farmers Exchange are still slated for residential use. With each floor being about 10,000 square feet, Marshall plans to put nine units on each level. Each apartment will show off the industrial feel of the building Marshall said, with exposed concrete ceilings, as well as concrete floors in parts of the apartments.
11. Marshall's redevelopment of the building is being aided by Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits, which can contribute up to $545,000 of the project cost. To get the credits, changes he makes to the building will have to be approved by the state.
View of South Court from Beacon Exchange
1. This view from the third floor reminds residents that the square is only a short walk away.
400 Block of South Court Street/East-Side
#400 South Court Street:
Edward B. Low Vacant Lot 55 West, Prior to 1871
John E. Renz Vacant Lot 55 West, (1871-1890)
Romeo and Richie Rettig Residence and Rental Property, (1890-1910)
Goodwin Grocery Store, Charles Goodwin, Prop. (1889-1910)
1. In early days Charlie Goodwin kept a little grocery store on Lot 55.
John and Barbara Renz Grocery Store and Residence, (1910-1919)
1. John Renz sold the Grocery Store and Residence on Lot 55 to Elisha Beedle in 1919.
Elisha Beedle Grocery Store and Residence, (1919-1921)
1. Elisha Beedle bought the house, Grocery Store and gas station on lot 55 from John Renz in 1919.
Jay C. and Fannie Beedle Residence, Grocery Store and Filling Station, (1921-1926)
1. Jay C. Beedle and Fanny Beedle, a milliner at the S. H. Brainard Store, moved here in 1921
2. In 1921, Loren W. Wilt married J. C. Beedle’s daughter, Madeline and moved into the Beedle residence.
4. S. W. Hoff, rural mail carrier rents the downstairs rooms in 1928.
Grocery Store and Free Oil Filling Station, Jay C. Beedle Prop. (1926-1928)
1. Jay C Beedle sold the Lot 55 property to Free Oil Company, but will continue to operate it in 1926.
Free Oil Company Rental Property, (1926-1941)
1. In 1941, Free Oil Company sold the property to Medina Farmers Exchange.
S. W. Hoff Renter, (1928-1929)
1. S. W. Hoff, rural mail carrier rents the downstairs rooms in 1928.
Harry B and Florence Davenport Residence, Grocery Store and Free Oil Filling Station, (1929-1930)
1. Harry B. Davenport operated the Free Oil Filling Station for a monthly rent of $75.
Delia and Albert E. Halderman Grocery Store and Free Oil Filling Station, (1930-1945)
1. A. E. Halderman kept a general store at Sharon Center from 1914 to 1923 and has been with Free Oil Company since 1926.
2. The old Romeo Rettig home at #404 South Court Street was sold by Free Oil Company to the Medina Farmers Exchange which plans to tear it down for employee parking in 1941.
3. A. E. Halderman Grocery and Filling Station sold to Edwin Eggebrecht of Weymouth in 1945.
Edwin Eggebrecht Grocery Store and Free Oil Filling Station, (1945-
Russell and Eleanor Roeper Beer Parlor and Lunch Room, (1940-1945)
Louise and A. J. Morrison (1944-1945)
Medina Farmer’s Exchange Parking Lot, (1962-1974)
1. in 1962, MFX razed the buildings occupying the lot and utilized the lot as a parking lot for the Farmer’s Exchange.
Medina Farmer’s Exchange Appliance Division Store, (1964-1981)
Pro Auto Parts, (1981-1985)
Goodwill Industries, (1986-1992)
Sung H. and Eun Sook Kim Martial Arts, (1993-1996)
1. Medina Farmers Exchange sold west Part-lot 55 to Kim Martial Arts in 1993.
Eun Sook Kim Martial Arts, (1996-Present)
#410 South Court Street: James Ladd Anderson House,-1882
Lucinda Heath and James L. Anderson Residence, (1882-1890)
1. James L. and his brother William Ira Anderson came to Medina in 1835 and farmed 416 acres in Montville Township for many years.
2. James Ladd Anderson built a large elegant house on Lot 56 in 1882 for $1400.
James Ladd Anderson Residence, (1890-1919)
1. In 1890 Lucinda died in 1890 and niece, Della Moore, moved in, spent her own money on improvements and cared for Uncle James L. Anderson until he died in 1917 at age 88 years.
2. Della F. Moore sued Charles W. Anderson and 63 other heirs for this house and won in 1919.
3. During this period of time Della Moore owned two houses at 593 and 597 South Court Street that were rented for income
4. In 1919, niece Della Moore sold the James L. Anderson home to Mary C. and Frank L. Mummaw.
Mary C. and Frank L. Mummaw Residence, (1919-1952)
1. There were two plywood Army huts at the rear of the property for sale in 1946.
Richard McClung Renter, (1952-1956)
Edwin H. Nettleton Renter, (1952-1956)
Medina Farmers Exchange Property, (1956-1992)
Medina Farmer’s Exchange Garden Center, (1978-1981)
Greenleaf Nursery, (1981-1985)
Medina Farmers Exchange Vacant lot 56, (1986-1992)
Dennis A. Maloney Rental Property, (1992-1999)
1. Dennis A. Maloney purchased vacant lot 56 from the Medina Farmers Exchange in 1992.
2. In 1995, a two story brick addition was attached to 400 South Court Street building.
Lucy Maloney Rental Property, (1999-2008)
Art Venture Studio and Gallery (2002-2004)
Village Clip Shoppe, (1999-Present)
Village Clip Shoppe SPA and Salon, (2004-Present)
Court Square LLC Rental Property, (2008-Present)
1. Court Square LLC purchased the two story building from Lucy Maloney in 2008.
#420 South Court Street: Albert Snyder House,-1927
Harriet and Nathan Hobbs McClure Rental Property, (1900-1951)
1. Nathan H. McClure acquired Lot 57 from the estate of his mother, Emma Johnson in 1920.
2. Nathan H. McClure sold north Part Lot 57 to John Albert Snyder in 1927.
John Albert and Hattie Snyder Residence, (1927-1945)
1. John Albert Snyder sold property to Albert Indoe but they continued to live on Granger farm 1944.
2. The six room brick Albert Indoe home occupied by Albert Snyder was badly damaged by fire costing $7,500 to repair on December 26, 1944. Firemen had a hard time due to roof steep incline.
3. A Medina showplace because of its beautiful surroundings.
4. Albert Snyder moved back after partially destroyed by fire Dec 26, the former Albert Indoe home,
Claire and Harlan C. Foose Rental, (1945-1949)
1. Harlan Foose moved to 420 South Court where they were living during the repairs 1945.
2. Claire and Harlan C. Foose left the Albert Snyder home in 1949.
Carl D. and Mildred Campbell Renters. (1949-1952)
Dwight L. Tubbs and Mary Tubbs Rental, (1952-1979)
1. Dwight and Mary Tubbs acquired the Snyder rental property at 420 South Court Street from the estate of Mary’s mother, Hattie Snyder on the death of John Albert Snyder.
Robert P. Yeager, Renter, (1960-1963)
Edward H. Jenkins Renters, (1963-1966)
Ralph B. Weimer, Renter, (1966-1978)
James Cook and Paul Verb Rental Property, (1979-1979)
1. Dwight and Mary Tubbs sold their rental property to James Cook and Paul Verb in 1979.
Thomas L. and Gayle Woodward Residence, (1979-1981)
1. James Cook and Paul Verb resold the property to Thomas and Gayle Woodward in three months.
P & P Supply Inc., (1981-1985)
Professional Money Management Inc., (1981-1985)
Paul B. Kelley Investment Tax Shelter, (1982-1985)
Titan Capital Corporation, (1985-1987)
Dennis M. Strasser Financial Planner, (1985-1987)
Thomas G. Schneider, Financial Planner, (1985-1987))
Wildwood Investments Renter, (1988-1991)
Prime Systems Network Inc., Ralph A. McAllister Jr. Prop. (1991-2002)
M. C. Real Estate, (1998-2001)
Woodlake Management LP Rental Property, (2002-Present)
DPS Solutions, (2010-2015)
Artesian Building Design Company, (2016-2020)
1. Artesian Building Design Company purchased the Old McClure house at 109 East Lafayette Road and moved their offices there in 2020.
Lighthouse Family Guidance, (2019-Present)
#426 South Court Street: Johnson House,-1900
Emma Johnson and Nathan H. McClure Residence, (1900-1915)
1. Nathan H. McClure mother Emma Johnson died in 1915.
Harriet and Nathan Hobbs McClure Residence, (1901-1927)
1. Nathan H. McClure acquired Lot 57 from the estate of his mother, Emma Johnson in 1915.
2. House was struck by lightning in 1924 and 1925 causing minor damage.
Harriet and Nathan Hobbs McClure Rental Property, (1927-1951)
3. Nathan H. McClure built a new home behind his present house at 109 East Lafayette Road in 1927.
Wayland and Kathryn Residence and Hyde Insurance Office, (1928-1935)
1. Wayland A. Hyde who was in the Insurance business since 1920 starting in the 2nd floor of the Princess Block moved his business to 426 South Court Street in 1928.
Robert Hyde, Originator of Beyond the Storefronts was born in this house in 1932
2. In 1935, the McClure Rental House at #426 South Court Street must be sold or torn down for parts. It can easily be moved in 2 parts.
3. In 1935, the McClure house was sold to Mr. McGeiger and will move the house to the George Codding lot on at #594 South Broadway Street and will use it as a new house.
4. In 1935, the Hyde family moved their residence and business to 522 South Broadway Street.
5. In 1935 a new Sinclair Gas Station contracted to Ernest Holland is built in 1935 on the leased McClure Part Lot 57.
Sinclair Gas Station, Erwin F. Kraver, Prop. (1935-1941)
1. Erwin F. Kraver acquired the lease to operate the new station at #426 South Court Street and Lafayette Road in 1935.
Sinclair Gas Station, W. A. Klosterman and V. F. Hipp, Props. (1941-1948)
1. Klosterman and Hipp acquired the lease to operate the station from Erwin Kraver in 1941.
Lloyd’s Sinclair Gas Station, Lloyd Bougher, Prop. (1948-1963)
1. Lloyd acquired the lease to operate the station from W. A. Klosterman and V. F. Hipp in 1948.
Carroll B. McClure, Dorothy McClure and Reed, Esther McClure Rental Property (1951-1982)
1. The McClure brothers and their spouses acquired the property on Lot 57 from the estate of their father, Nathan H. McClure in 1951.
J. & S. Sinclair Gas Station (1963-1966)
Vacant (1966-1968)
1. The Sinclair Gas Station building was converted into a Commercial rental building in 1968.
AAA Lodi Automobile Club Medina Branch, (1969-1978)
Garage Door Systems of Medina, (1978-1982)
Thomas C. and Gayle M. Woodward Rental Property, (1982-1988)
1. Thomas C. and Gayle M. Woodward purchased the McClure rental property at 426 South Court Street in 1982.
Danton Cleaners, Renters, (1985-1998)
Thomas C. and Amata Woodward Rental Property, (1988-2009)
Noble Knights Networking, Inc., Renter, (1998-2004)
1. Thomas C. Woodward sold the rental property at 426 South Court Street in 2009 to Yacoub E. and Elias Karsheh.
Yacoub E. and Elias Karsheh, Owners, (2009-Present)
Astro Computers, Tom U’ren, Prop. (2011-2016)
Tamara Sword Renter, (2017-2018)
South Court Pet Grooming, (2018-2019)
Ohio Valley Pizza, (2020-Present)
400 Block of South Court Street Looking North
500 Block of South Court Street/East-Side
#500-502 South Court Street: Medina Methodist-Episcopal Church,-1836
The Connecticut Land Company sold Montville Township lands to General Henry II Champion for $85,000 in 1797
1. In 1836, the property was described as Montville Township out-lots 26-Lot 3.
Aristarchus Champion Montville Township property, (1836-1871)
1. Aristarchus Champion acquired his father Henry Champion estate on his death in 1836.
2. In 1836, Aristarchus Champion sold Montville Township Lot-78 to the Trustees of the Medina Methodist-Episcopal Church for the purpose of building a new Church building on Lot 78.
Medina Methodist-Episcopal Church, (1830-1836)
1. In 1930, the Methodist Church in Medina was organized by Methodist circuit rider Reverent John Hazarrd at Linas and Mary Thayer home on South court Street. Jessie Blanot and Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson also attended initial services.
Medina Methodist-Episcopal Church, (1836-1859)
1. Mr. Champion gave the Methodists $3000 to build the church on his Montville Township Lands, that’s why it was so far from the town center in 1836.
2. Samuel G. Barnard taught a normal school in the new Methodist chapel in the early years.
3. In 1840, there were 80 members of the new Methodist Church.
4. In 1859, the Old Church was used until the erection of a more pretentious edifice was built on the town hill at 260 South Court Street.
5. The 1836 church building was converted into a private residence.
6. In ?, the old 1836 church building was moved to the northwest corner of South Broadway Street and Smith Road and converted into a school house.
Mary and Christian Leonard Griesinger Residence, (1886-1896)
1. Christian Leonard and Mary Griesinger were married in 1886 and built their first house on Lot 78.
2. Christian Leonard and Mary Griesinger moved to 314 East Washington Street in 1896.
Mary and Christian L. Griesinger Rental Property, (1897-1900)
Effie A. and John Richardson Residence, (1900-1903)
1. John Richardson sold the Lot 78 property to Amanda M. Shaw in 1903.
Amanda M. Shaw Residence, (1903-1906)
1. Amanda M. Shaw died in 1906 and Nelson E. Shaw acquired the estate property.
Nelson E. and Elizabeth M. Shaw Residence, (1906-1913)
1. Nelson E. Shaw died in 1913 and Elizabeth M. Shaw acquired the estate property.
Elizabeth M. Shaw Residence, (1913-1919)
1. Elizabeth E. Shaw sold household goods and 20 yards of gingham carpet in 1919.
Ruez R. Strong Residence, (1919-1920)
1. Elizabeth M. Shaw sold Lot 78 property to R. R. Strong in 1919.
Fred W. and Cora E. Renz Residence, (1920-1946)
1. In 1933 to 1935, the first State Highway Patrol barracks was in the Fred Renz home.
Mrs. Alda Steingass Renter, (1940-1948)
Cora E. Renz Rental Property, (1947-1956)
Edna M. and Vane F. Hipp Renter, (1948-1956)
William A. Klosterman Renter, (1948-1956)
R. D. Kreiger Renter, (1952-1956)
1. In 1956, John B. Renz, etal acquired the west-side part-lot 78 property from the estate of Cora E. Renz.
2. In 1957, John B. Renz sold the part-lot 78 property to John E. and Rose G. Kujat.
F. J. Weber, Renter, (1956-1957)
John E. and Rose G. Kujat Rental Property, (1957-1960)
Sibarco Corporation Commercial Rental Property, (1960-1962)
1. In 1960, the 502 South Court Street house was razed by Sibarco Corporation and a 57’ x 57’ commercial building was built.
Trustees of General Electric Pension Trust Commercial Rental Property, (1962-1975)
Lloyd’s Atlantic Service Station, Lloyd Bougher, Prop. (1963-1969)
1. In 1969, Lloyd Bougher leased the Marathon Gas Station at #426-429 South Court Street.
Bruce’s Atlantic Service Station, (1969-1974)
Lamar Agency, Office, (1974-1976)
James W. and Georganna F. Anderson Commercial Rental Property, (1975-1976)
Country Corner Market, (1976-1978)
Marty E. and Evelyn J. Zimmerman Commercial Rental Property, (1976-2015)
Vacant Building, (1976-1978)
Hobbit Horticulture Co., (1978-1981)
Marty Zimmerman Hammond Organ Studios Inc., (1979-1985)
Akron Home Medical Services of Medina, (1985-1987)
Interstate Systems Inc., (19851988)
Little Caesars Pizza, (1988-2002)
Food Service Enterprises, (1999-2000)
Pappa John’s Pizza, (2003-Present)
Reene J. Jackwood Trust Commercial Rental Property. (2015-Present)
Astro Computers, Tom U’ren, Prop. (2017-Present)
#514 South Court Street: Medina Methodist-Episcopal Church Parsonage,-1855
The Connecticut Land Company sold Montville Township lands to General Henry II Champion for $85,000 in 1797
1. In 1836, the property was described as Montville Township out-lots 26-Lot 3.
Aristarchus Champion Montville Township property, (1836-1855)
1. Aristarchus Champion acquired his father Henry Champion estate on his death in 1836.
2. In 1855, Aristarchus Champion sold Montville Township Lot-79 for thirty dollars to Joseph Fitch, Samuel O. Hayslip and William Smith, the Trustees of the Medina Methodist-Episcopal Church for the purpose of building a new Parsonage next to the existing Church building on Lot 78 built in 1836.
Medina Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage, (1856-1880)
1. In July 1880, William H. Bradway bought the old 1856 parsonage building and moved it to Foundry Street and renovated it to be used as a tenement house for his employees.
2. This leaves the ground clear for the new parsonage which will be soon be built; Medina County Gazette, July 23, 1880.
3. Parsonage construction began in the fall of 1880 and was completed in January, 1881.
4. Reverent W. B Farrah has moved from the Shabel Coy house on South Elmwood Street into the new Methodist parsonage.
5. There will be a donation at the M. E. church parsonage for the benefit of Rev. W. B. Farrah, on Wednesday, February 23, A. D. 1881. Refreshments will be furnished by the society. All are invited to come.
6. “An opportunity will be given to anyone wishing to subscribe to the parsonage fund. You cannot come too early nor stay too late.” February 22, 1881, Medina County Gazette.
Trustees of the Medina Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage, (1881-1937)
1. Methodist Pastors that served the Church from 1856 to 1937 that may have utilized the Parsonage. However, many were “Circuit Rider Ministers” that served more than one church and may have not lived in Medina.
Ross A. and Bessie Leohr Residence and Rental Property, (1938-1958)
1. In 1938, Trustees of the Methodist-Episcopal Church of Medina sold the parsonage property to Ross A. and Bessie Leohr and it became a private residence.
2. In 1938, the private residence of Judge Francis M. Plank at 582 South Court was purchased by the Trustees of the Medina Methodist Episcopal Church and became the new parsonage
Carl and Doris Werner Renters, (1940-1948)
C. O. Eggebrecht Renters, (1948-1952)
Byron Ford Renter, (1948-1952)
Vacant, (1952-1953)
G. T. and Mary E. Peters Renters, (1953-1966)
F. T. Payne Renter, 2nd floor, (1956-1960)
James and Gussie Saunders, Renters, 2nd floor, (1960-1966)
Vacant, 2nd floor, (1966)
Elmer H. Hughes Renter, (1966-1969)
John B. Sizemore Renter, (1969-1971)
Vacant, Apt., (1969-1974)
Earl W. Harris Renter, (1971-1974)
Bessie Leohr Residence, (1959-1972)
1. In 1958, Ross A. Leohr died and Bessie Leohr acquired the private residence and rental property.
Charles R. and Kathleen L. Bentz Residence, (1972-1977)
1. In 1977, Charles R. Bentz sold the property to Marty E. and Evelyn J. Zimmerman.
Harold Stuart Renter, (1974-1981)
G. P. Jarabica, Renter, 2nd Floor, (1974-1976)
Marvin W. Friend Renter, (1976-1978)
Rebecca Coffindaffer, Renter, 2nd Floor, (1976-1978)
Marty E. and Evelyn J. Zimmerman Residential Property, (1977-1987)
1. In 1987, Marty E. Zimmerman sold the property to Gregory and Felice Ann Amaddio.
Abraham Scott, 2nd Floor, Renter, (1981-1985)
Douglas Bell, Renter, (1985-1988)
Gregory and Felice Ann Amaddio Residence, (1987-1999)
1. In 1999, Gregory and Felice Ann Amaddio sold the property to Suzanne L. Danko.
Suzanne L. Danko Residence, (1999-2004)
Christopher Howells Rental Property (2002-2004)
1. In 2004, Suzanne L. Danko sold the property to Michael J. and Kathryn A. Medley,
Michael J. and Kathryn A. Medley Residence, (2004-Present)
#524 South Court Street: Cooley House,-1891,Snyder House,-1940
The Manning family purchased vacant Lot 80 in 1883 and sold the property to Rev. Lathrop Cooley in 1891.
Reverend Lathrop and Letta E. Cooley Residence, (1891-1910)
1. In 1891, Rev. Cooley built a house on Lot 80 on South Court Street.
2. In 1911, the Lathrop Cooley Drinking Fountain, located on the west side of the Uptown Park, was the gift of the Reverend Mr. Lathrop Cooley, who served the Medina Disciple Church as pastor from 1889 to 1892. A public spirited citizen, he also provided for the fountain's perpetual upkeep.
Zada P. Shaw Residence and Rental Property, (1910-1940)
1. Zada P. Shaw purchased the Cooley property from the estate of Lathrop Cooley in 1910.
Edward A. and Georgia O. Frost Renters, (1930-1935)
Fred and Freda Snyder Residence, (1940-1956)
1. Fred and Freda Snyder razed the Cooley house in 1940 and built a new house on lot 80.
2 Fred Snyder died in 1956.
Freda Snyder Residence and Rental Property, (1956-1981)
1. Freda Snyder died in 1981.
Hilbert L. Blake, Renter, (1963-1971)
1. There was a rental apartment in the rear of the house.
Robert Russell, Renter, (1971-1974)
Fred Boreman Jr., Renter, (1974-1976)
Marian L. and Everett England Residence, (1981-1986)
1. Marian and Everett England purchased the property from the estate of Freda Snyder in 1981
2. Everett O. England died in 1979 and Marian died in 1995.
Joseph A. and Judith E. Londrico Residence, (1986-1999)
1. Joseph and Judith Londrico purchased the property from Marian England in 1986.
Merle L. and Norma E. Minnich Residence, (1999-2009)
1. Merle and Norma Minnich purchased the property from Joseph and Judith Londrico in 1999.
Norma Minnich Moyer and Robert H. Moyer Residence, (2009-2020)
Norma E. Moyer Residence, (2020-Present)
1. Norma E. Moyer acquired the property by QC in 2020.
#530 South Court Street: Foskett House, -1889
Andrew Griesinger Vacant Lot 81, Montville Twp. (1888)
Lyman Oatman Jr Vacant Lot 81, Montville Twp. (1888-1888)
1. Lyman Oatman Jr purchased vacant Lot 81 from Andrew Griesinger and sold the lot to Melville E. Foskett in 1888.
Melville E. Foskett Residence, (1888-1891)
1. Melville E. Foskett built a house on west Part-Lot 81 in 1889.
Augustus. A. Foskett Residence, (1891-1905)
1. Augustus A. Foskett purchased the property and newly built house from his brother, Melville Foskett in 1891.
2. Augustus A. Foskett, real estate man and owner of many parcels of land in the area, sold the property to Mary Lytle in 1905.
Mary E. Lytle Residence, (1905-1908)
1. In 1908, Mary Lytle sold the property to Daniel R. Pelton
Daniel R. Pelton Residence, (1908-1912)
1. In 1912, Daniel R. Pelton sold the property to W. J. Pelton.
W. J. Pelton Rental Property, (1912-1918)
1. Anna and Floyd Pelton, a barber and IRS employee were renters to 1918.
2. In 1918, W. J. Pelton sold the property to Jesse R. and Anna Gable.
Jesse R. and Anna Gable Residence, (1918-1928)
1. In 1928, Jesse R. Gable died and son, Benjamin Gable acquired the property quit claim from the estate.
Benjamin Gable, etal Rental Property, (1928-1937)
D. L. Arnold Renter, (1928-1930)
Floyd and Esther M. Baker Renters, (1930-1937)
Theodore V. and Juliette Foskett Residence and Rental Property, (1937-1944)
1. Juliet and Theodore V. Foskett, Medina Village Mayor from 1934 to 1937, purchased the Benjamin Gable house and moved in 1937.
Clarence Escott Renter, (1939-1942)
Merrill and Glenna Cruthers Renter, (1943-1951)
Juliette Foskett Residence and Rental Property, (1944-1992)
1. Medina Gazette Advertisement; Fairly good 7 rooms house with slate roof, a deep lot, barn and fine location with best of neighbors for sale for $8,500 in 1947.
Frank M. Coleman Renter, (1952-1956)
R. J. Sedgwick Renter, (1956-1960)
James and Pamela Clary, Renter, (1960-1974)
Robert E. Phillips Renter (1974-1976)
Gary D. Harris Renter, (1979-1987)
Albert D. Miner Renter, (1988-1992)
1. Robert J. Foskett, etal Quit Claim the property to Belva Tochinsky in 1992.
Fred and Belva Tochinsky Residence, (1992-2005)
1. In 2005, Fred and Belva Tochinsky sold the property to Carol Ligtvoet.
Carol Ligtvoet Residence, (2005-2013)
1. In 2013, Carol Ligtvoet sold the property to Renewal Medina LLC, a renovation firm.
Renewal Medina LLC Vacant Property, (2013-2015)
1. In 2015, after extensive remodeling, Renewal Medina LLC sold the property to Seth B. Burch.
Seth B. Burch Residence, (2015-Present)
#540 South Court Street: Codding House,-1882
Andrew Griesinger Vacant West Part-Lot 82, Montville Twp. 1879
Samuel Andrews Vacant West Part-Lot 82, Montville Twp. (1879-1882)
1. In 1882, Samuel Adams sold the vacant part-lot 82 to Myron G. Codding.
Myron G. and Phebe Codding Residence, (1882-1898)
1. In 1882, Myron G. and Phebe Codding built a house on part-lot 82 and it was their residence for twelve years.
Dr. William A. and Lena Codding Stanley Residence, (1898-1920)
1. Dr. W. A. and Lena Codding Stanley acquired the Codding property quit claim in 1898 on the death of Phebe Codding in 1898.
Charles W. Adams Residence, (1920-1922)
1. In 1922, Charles W. Adams sold the property to Louis Abraham, local businessman and owner of Abrams Clothing Store.
Louis Abraham Residence, (1922-1940)
1. Louis Abraham died in 1932 and Mrs. Abraham died in 1940 and the Saving Deposit Bank, Trustee sold the property to David and Florence Brown in 1940.
David and Florence Brown Residence, (1940-1944)
1. In 1944, David and Florence Brown sold the property to Hugh J. and Harriet J. Lucas.
Hugh J. and Harriet J. Lucas Residence, (1944-1953)
1. Hugh Lucas was an employee of the Medina Farmers Exchange since 1929.
2. A native of Congress in Wayne County and a veteran of the U. S. Marines, he came to Medina from Homerville in Medina County.
3. In 1953, Hugh and Harriet Lucas sold the property to Miles and Jean Curtis.
Miles E. and Jean L. Curtis Residence, (1953-1954)
Henry A. and Loreta A. Huffman Residence, (1954-1963)
James H. and Doris Sampson Residence, (1963-1992)
1. James H. Sampson died in 1992 and Doris Sampson sold the property to Billie R. Hatley in 1993.
Doris Sampson Residence, (1992-1993)
Billie R. Hatley Residence, (1993-1996)
1. In 1996, Billie R. Hatley sold the property to Jon D. Kiene.
Jon D. Kiene Residence, (1996-2005)
1. In 2005, Jon Kiene sold the property to Karen Senz.
Karen Senz Residence, (2005-2011)
1. In 2011, Karen Senz sold the property to Neighborhood Development Services, Inc.
Neighborhood Development Services, Inc., (2011-2012)
1. After extensive remodeling, Neighborhood Development Services, Inc., sold the property to Lisa A. Nichols in 2012.
Lisa A. Nichols Residence, (2012-Present)
#550 South Court Street: Kimmel House,-1878
John G. Geisinger Vacant West Part-Lot 83, Montville Twp.1878
1. John G. Geisinger sold the vacant west part-lot 83, Montville Twp. In 1878.
Alexander Kimmel Residence, (1878-1900)
1. In 1878, Alexander Kimmel, well-known local blacksmith and carpenter built a house on lot 83.
2. In 1900, Alexander Kimmel sold the property to Milton D. Kimmel.
Milton D. Kimmel Residence, (1900-1905)
1. In 1905, Milton D. Kimmel sold the property to William Visher.
William Visher Residence, (1905-1908)
1. In 1908, William Visher sold the property to John and Eva Geisinger.
John M. and Eva Geisinger Residence, (1908-1927)
1. In 1927, John and Eva Geisinger sold the property to their son, Archie Geisinger.
Archie L. and Mary L. Geisinger Residence and Rental Property, (1927-1950)
1. Archie was a retired vice president of Diamond Shamrock Corp. of Cleveland and was a native of Medina, Ohio.
2. In 1950, Archie Geisinger sold the rental property to Fannie W. Mercer.
Fannie W. Mercer Residence and Rental Property, (1950-1982)
C. D. Poling Renter, (1976-1997)
C. Marvin Renter, (1979-1982)
Robert C. Perkins Renter, (1979-1982)
P. J. Swingle Renter, (1979-1982)
Mark P. and Julia Mann Residence and Rental Property, (1982-1986)
1. Mark and Julia Mann purchased the property from the estate of Fannie W. Mercer in 1982.
Alan K. Parkhurst Rental Property, (1986-2019)
1. Alan K. Parkhurst purchased the rental property from Mark and Julia Mann in 1986.
Orrie Stewart Renter, (1988-1991)
Greg A. Dues Renter, (1991-1992)
C. A. Kovacs Renter, (1991-1992)
P. Panchak Renter, (1991-1992)
Herbert Nash Renter, (1992-1993)
Joyce Lloyd Renter, (1993-1994)
Ray Roach Jr Renter, (1993-1994)
Adrian Suarez Renter, (1993-1995)
Kristina Senczylo Renter, (1995-1997)
Heather Owen Renter, (1998-1999)
S. M. Polomsky Renter, (1998-1999)
Helen Radamacher Renter, (2000-2004)
Dukadin Ristojki Renter, (2000-2001)
Daniel Carlton Renter, (2001-2002)
K. Greathouse Renter, (2001-2002)
H. Kines Renter, (2001-2002)
Adrian and Heather Malone Renters, (2001-2002)
Brian T. Condit Renter, (2003-2013)
M. Ganucheau Renter, (2003-2013)
Christopher Mullet Renter, (2011-2013)
Nichole Rose Renter, (2011-2013)
Daniel J. Hoelter Rental Property, (2019-Present)
1. Daniel J. Hoelter purchased the rental property from Alan K. Parkhurst in 2019.
#560 South Court Street: Ross House,-1887
Andrew Griesinger Vacant Whole-Lot 93, Montville Twp. (1875-1886)
1. In 1886, Andrew Griesinger sold Vacant Whole-Lot 93 to H. S. Ross.
Herbert S. Ross Vacant Whole-Lot 93, Montville Twp. (1886-1886)
1. Herbert S. Ross a prominent Medina business man is the partner in the firm of Gray and Ross Wallpaper and Stationary with James G. Gray from 1891 to1901 and sole proprietor from 1901 to 1907 and Real Estate Assessor in 1911.
Herbert S. and Limnie Ross Residence, (1887-1911)
1. Herbert S. Ross built a large 5 Bedroom, 2-story house on the west part of Lot 93 in 1887.
2. In 1911, Herbert S. and Limnie Ross sold the property to Louis F. and Jennie Garver for $3,300.
Louis F. and Jennie Garver Residence and Rental Property, (1911-1943)
1. In December of 1917, Reuben J. Hyde bought the interest of Mr. Fisher and formed a partnership with Louis F. Garver, his best friend, who formerly was employed at the Medina County Gazette as Editor. The new company was named "Hyde-Garver Shoe Store" and moved to the Miller Block on the Square, located on the southwest corner of East Washington and South Court Streets.
2. In February, 1921 the successful five year partnership was dissolved when Reuben J. Hyde sought to pursue other interests. L. F. Garver bought Reuben's interests and renamed the company L. F. Garver and Son (Marion) Shoe Store. This father-son shoe business in Medina would continue until August 31, 1926, when it was purchased by W. H. Newcomer of Mansfield, Ohio.
3. Louis F. Garver also served as Medina County Auditor from 1911 to 1914 and Mayor of Medina Village from January 1938 to December 1943
4. In 1915, 560 South Court home rents rooms with electric lights.
5. Louis F. Garver died in 1943 and Jennie A. Garver acquired the estate property.
Jennie A. Garver Residence and Rental Property, (1944-1959)
1. In 1959, Jennie A. Garver died and daughter, Florence Lucile Garver Gardner acquired the estate property.
Florence Lucille Gardner Residence and Rental Property, (1959-1976)
1. Lucile Gardner died in 1976 and son, Charles Lewis Gardner acquired the estate property.
Charles L. Gardner Residence and Rental Property, (1977-1996)
Moe Cotter Renter, (1978-1980)
Sandy Dubyna Renter, (1978-1981)
Bryan Dorler Renter, (1991-1996)
Sandy D. Knoch Renter, (1992-1997)
1. Charles Lewis Gardner died in 1996 and Richard and Sally Eaken purchased the property from the estate.
Richard W. and Sally A. Eaken Residence and Rental Property, (1996-2010)
Sally A. Eaken
Dan Weyls Renter, (1997-1998)
Coralee Clapper Renter, (1998-2001)
Shannon Edwards Renter, (2002-2013)
Milton Marshall Renter, (2002-2013)
Debi Sabo Renter, (2003-2005)
Amy Peterson Renter, (2005-2007)
1. In 2010, Richard and Sally Eaken sold the property to Constance Gardner.
Constance Gardner Residence and Rental Property, (2010-2016)
1. In 2016, Constance Gardner (no family relation) sold the property to Melissa and Ronald Wheeler.
Melissa R. and Ronald A. Wheeler Residence, (2016-2018)
1. In 2018, Melissa and Ronald sold the property to Nicholas and Nicole Rudert.
Nicholas and Nicole Rudert Residence, (2018-2019)
1. In 2019, Nicholas and Nicole sold the property to Amy Neil.
Amy Neil Residence and Rental Property, (2019-Present)
#566 South Court Street: Winters House, - 1916
Charles F. Winters Residence, (1916-1917)
1. Charles F. Winters built the house and barn in 1916.
2. In 1917, Charles Winters sold the property to Chester Failor.
Chester Failor Residence and Rental Property, (1917-1923)
1. In 1923, Chester Failor sold the property to Ross A. and Bessie Leohr.
Raymond and Gladys Hyde Renters, (1919-1920)
C. C. McCool Renter, (1920-1923)
Ross A. and Bessie Leohr Residence and Rental Property, (1923-1957)
1. In 1957, Ross A. Leohr died, and Bessie acquired the property by QC.
Jason and Bertha Donnelly Renters, (1931-
William J. Mary Ellen Zsambok Renters, (1941-1943)
Robert H. Williams Renter, (1941-1943)
Leonard C. Brady Renter, (1943-1948)
Linus and Llewellyn Grieve Renters, (1948-1952)
Bessie Leohr Residence and Rental Property, (1958-1978)
1. Bessie Leohr died in 1976.
Sola Rake Renter, (1958-1963)
David Wooley Renter, (1963-1966)
Bertha Smith Renter (1966-1969)
Ronald and Nancy Slaughter Renters, (1969-1984)
George F. Lenhard Residence and Rental Property, (1984-Present)
1. In 1984, George F. Lenhard purchased the property from Donna Anderson.
Donna Anderson Rental Property, (1978 -1984)
1. In 1976, Donna Anderson purchased the rental property from the estate of Bessie Leohr.
S. May Renter, (1988-1991)
Keith Johnson Renter, (1991-1993)
Lisa L. Stewart Renter, (1991-1993)
Johanne L. Vetovitz Renter, (1991-92)
Kenneth J. Hajduk Renter, (1997-1998)
Laura M. Horner Renter, )1998-2000)
Aaron and Jen Jo Hoyt Renters, (2000-2001)
S. D. Taylor Renter, (2001-2002)
W. Reid Renter, (2003-2004)
Jami Smith Renter, (2007-2008)
Julia McAdams Renter, (2007-2008)
Jana King Renter, (2011-2013)
Barbara Harrison Renter, (2014-2016)
George F. Lenhard Residence (2016-Present)
#570 South Court Street: Flickinger House,-1919
England D. and Jessie Flickinger Residence, (1919-1924)
1. In 1919, the house was built by the Grunninger Brothers for the Flickinger’s.
Jessie Flickinger Residence and Rental Property, (1924-1941)
1. England D. Flickinger died in 1924 and Jessie acquired the property by Quit Claim.
Marshall Whisler Renter, (1941-1943)
Jack Standen Renter, (1943-1944)
Arlie B. and Magdalene Pritchard Residence, (1944-1945)
1. Arlie Pritchard died in 1945 and Magdalene acquired the property by Quit Claim.
Magdalene Pritchard Residence, (1945-1949)
1. In 1949, Magdalene Pritchard sold the property to the First Church of Christ for a parsonage.
First Church of Christ Parsonage, (1949-1962)
Rev. Harry C. Beard, (1949-1956)
Dr. Rev. Harold E. and Marsha Simones Residence, (1956-1962)
1. In 1963, The Trustees of the First Church of Christ sold the parsonage house and property to James A. and Betty L. Redmond.
James A. and Betty L. Redmond Residence, (1963-1972)
1. In 1972, James A. and Betty L. Redmond sold the property to William E. and Judy King.
William E. and Judy King Residence, (1972-1978)
1. In 1978, William E. and Judy King sold the property to John A. and Eileen Martin.
John A. and Eileen Martino Residence, (1978-1980)
1. In 1980, John A. and Eileen Martino sold the property to John W. and Joann Nemeth.
John W. and Joann Nemeth Residence, (1980-1988)
1. In 1988, John W. and Joann Nemeth sold the property to Shannon Dale and Connie M. Nash.
Shannon Dale and Connie M. Nash Residence, (1988-1992)
1. In 1992, Shannon D. and Connie M. Nash sold the property to James G. and Jennifer Weiss.
James G. and Jennifer Weiss Residence, (1992-1998)
1. In 1998, James G. and Jennifer Weiss sold the property to Ronald Rowe.
Ronald Rowe Residence, (1998-2002)
1. In 2002, Ronald Rowe sold the property to Larry L. and Emma Jenkins.
Larry L. and Emma Jenkins Residence, (2002-2019)
1. In 2019, the property was transferred to a Trust.
Andrew Lee Jenkins Trustee, (2019-Present)
#578 South Court Street: Ziegler House, -1913
Thomas E. Rowe Vacant North Part Lot 86, Montville Twp., (1895-1912)
1. In 1912, Thomas E. Rowe sold the Vacant Lot 86, Montville Twp., to Francis M. Plank.
2. In 1913, Francis M. Plank sold the Vacant Lot 86 to Edward C. And Bertha Ziegler.
Edward C. and Bertha Y. Ziegler Residence, (1913-1928)
1. in 1913, Edward. C. and Bertha Ziegler built a house on North Part-Lot 86.
2. Edward C. Ziegler died in 1928 and Bertha Ziegler acquired the property by Quit Claim.
Bertha Y. Ziegler Residence, (1928-1956)
1. In 1956, Bertha Y. Ziegler died, and the property was transferred to Kathleen Ziegler Eastwood and Harold Y. Ziegler, Trustees.
J. R. Howes Renter, (1956-1960)
1. In 1960, Kathleen Ziegler Eastwood and Harold Y. Ziegler, Trustees. sold the property to David P. and Margaret T. Thompson.
David P. and Margaret Thompson Residence, (1960-2001)
1. In 2001, David P. and Margaret T. Thompson sold the property to Ryan K. and Kathryn Ocull.
Ryan K. and Kathryn Ocull Residence, (2001-2005)
1. In 2005, Ryan K. and Kathryn Ocull sold the property to Frank J. and Brooke Kichurchak.
Frank J. and Brooke Kichurchak Jr. Residence, (2005-(2013)
1. In 2013, Frank J. and Brooke Kichurchak sold the property to Bradley W. and Leah M. Buczynski.
Bradley W. and Leah M. Buczynski Residence, (2013-Present)
#582 South Court Street: Hawkner House, - 1876, Plank House, -1913
A. A. Hawkner Residence, (1876-1887)
1. In 1876, A. A. Hawkner purchased Vacant Lot 86, Montville Twp., from Thomas S. Shaw and built a house on the Lot.
1. In 1887, A. A. Hawkner sold the property to Emma M. McDougall.
Emma M. McDougall Residence, (1887-1893)
1. In 1993, Emma M. McDougall sold the property to Thomas E. Rowe.
Thomas E. Rowe Residence, (1895-1898)
1. In 1898, Thomas E. Rowe sold the property to C. J. Warner.
C. J. Warner Residence and Rental Property, (1898-1912)
Irvin H. and Adeliza Kennedy Renters, (1901-1912)
1. County Commissioner Irvin H. Kennedy rented the Warner house in 1901.
Francis M. and Emma Plank Residence, (1913-1936)
1. In 1912, Francis M. Plank purchased the Rowe property and sold the Rowe house to Joseph Ault who will move the house to a lot on South Broadway Street formerly owned by Edward C. Ziegler at a total cost of $1,100.
2. In 1913, Francis M. Plank built a handsome new all brick house on the former Rowe property.
3. Francis M. Plank died in 1936 and the property was sold to the Trustees Medina Episcopal Methodist Church remodeled and dedicated as a parsonage in 1937.
Medina Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage, (1937-1988)
Rev. Herbert C. White Residence, (1937-1943)
Rev. Glenn C. Cornell Residence, (1944-1947)
Rev. Russell S. Linton Residence, (1948-1952)
Rev. Glenn M. Warner Residence, (1953-1959)
Rev. Thomas Cromwell Residence, (1959-1965)
Rev. Forest G. Nees Residence, (1965-1969)
Rev. Roland Sunburg Residence, (1969-1971)
Rev. Alan Blackman Residence, (1971-1975)
Rev. William Yehnert Residence, (1975-1987)
1. Trustees of the Medina United Methodist Church sold the vacant parsonage property to Richard S. Linton, a son of Rev. Russell and Frances Linton.
Richard S. and Esther L. Linton Residence, (1988-1997)
1. Richard S. Linton died in 1997 and Esther L. Linton acquired the property by Quit Claim.
Esther L. Linton Residence, (1997-2000)
1. In 2000, Esther L. Linton sold the property to John A. Ross and etal.
John A. Ross and Daniel and Angie Pappas Residence, (2000-2003)
1. In 2003, John A. Ross Etal sold the property to Dennis and Marjorie Gasper.
Dennis and Marjorie Gasper Residence, (2003-2018)
1. In 2018, Dennis And Marjorie Gasper sold the property to Kier M. and Elizabeth Selinsky.
Kier M. and Elizabeth Selinsky Residence, (2018-Present)
#590 South Court Street: Griesinger House, -1887
Asahel Holcomb Vacant Lot 87, Montville Twp., (1885-1886)
Christian Leonard Griesinger Residence, (1886-1902)
1. Alexander Griesinger Sr prominent Shoe and Boot Store owner, purchased the Lot 87 for his son Christian Leonard and family and built a Stick Style large house in 1887.
2. A two story house with a dormered airing porch and three rooms finished in soft wood and connected by portieres, including a master bedroom with a bathroom and closet with red oak woodwork and stairs.
3. The house has a. cantilevered second story with an original honeycomb slate roof.
4. A hexagon parlor finished in cherry wood, the dining room and three bedrooms are heated by grates. The dining room is a breezy room, connecting to the kitchen that is finished in chestnut wood.
5. The property has the original carriage house in the rear.
H. A. and Jennie B. Paull Residence, (1902-1910)
1. H. A. and Jennie Paull purchased the property from Alexander Griesinger Sr in 1902.
Clyde E. and Edna Z. Jones Residence, (1910-1945)
1. Clyde E. Jones Cashier, and future President of the Old Phoenix National Bank purchased the property from H. A. and Jennie Paull in 1910.
2. Clyde E. Jones. President of OPNB died in 1945.
Edna Z. Jones Residence, (1945-1956)
1. Edna Z. Jones acquired the property by Quit Claim in 1945.
Roy and Myra Hoddinott Renters, (1948-1957)
Edna Z. Jones Rental Property, (1956-1957)
1. Edna Z. Jones died in 1956 and Estate Trustee sold the property to Roy and Myra Hoddinott.
Roy and Myra Hoddinott Residence and Rental Property, (1957-1968)
Helen Riegger Renter, (1956-1963)
Charles W. Lawrence Renter, (1963-1968)
David M. and Patricia Hobart Residence, (1968-1974)
1. David M. and Patricia Hobart purchased the property from Roy and Myra Hoddinott.
Paul and Karen Hochradel Residence, (1974-1982)
1. Paul and Karen Hochradel purchased the property from David M. and Patricia Hobart in 1974.
Kurt K. Leine Renter, (1974-1982)
Terrance and Marita Tulsiak Residence (1982-1994)
1. Terrance and Marita Tulsiak purchased the property from Paul and Karen Hochradel in 1982.
Robert Bures and Adrienne Appleby Residence, (1994-Present)
1. Robert Bures and Adrienne Appleby purchased the property from Terrance and Marita Tulsiak in 1994.
#598 South Court Street: Grunninger House, - 1874
Robert and Clara Gruninger Residence, (1874-1916)
George F. and Helen Gruninger Residence, (1916-1919)
1. Helen Gruninger died in 1919 and George F. Gruninger acquired the property by Quit Claim.
2. In 1919, George Gruninger sold the property to E. W. and Louise Moyer
E. W. and Louise Moyer Residence and Rental Property, (1919-1928)
1. E. W. Moyer died in 1927 and the property was sold by Louise Moyer to Robert L and Ella S. Sample in 1928.
Robert L. and Ella S. Sample Residence and Rental Property, (1928-1933)
1. In 1933, Robert L. and Ella S. Sample sold the property to Frank J. and Laura Kindig.
Paul M. and Kathryn Jones Renters, (1928-1930)
P. M. Kendall Renters, (1930-1932)
A. W. Taylor Renters, (1932-1936)
Frank J. and Laura Kindig Residence, (1933-1956)
1. Laura died in 1954 and Frank died in 1956 and John T. and Marguerite Wilson acquired the property from the Kindig estate.
John T. and Marguerite Wilson Residence, (1956-1961)
1. In 1961, John T. and Marguerite Wilson sold the property to David and Betty J. Andrews.
David and Betty J. Andrews Residence, (1961-1977)
1. In 1977, David and Betty Andrews sold the property to David A. and Susan Bellian.
David A. and Susan Bellian Residence, (1977-1989)
1. In 1989 Susan Bellian acquired the property by Quit Claim.
Susan Bellian Cigahn Residence, (1989-1990)
1. In 1990, Susan Bellian Cigahn sold the property to Sherri Cogan Scheetz.
Sherri Cogan Scheetz Residence, (1990-1993)
1. In 1993, Sherri Scheetz sold the property to Elizabeth A. Arbuckle.
Elizabeth A. Arbuckle Residence, (1993-1996)
1. In 1996, Elizabeth A. Arbuckle sold the property to Charles G. and Elizabeth Ramer.
Charles G. and Elizabeth Ramer Residence, (1996-1998)
1. In 1998, Charles G. and Elizabeth Ramer sold the property to Fredric G. and Julie A. Ratajczak.
Fredric G. Whelchel and Julie A. Ratajczak Residence, (1998-2001)
1. In 2001, Fredric G. and Julie Ratajczak sold the property to Brian J. Holland and James Otto.
Brian J. Holland and James E. Otto Residence, (2001-2009)
1. In 2009, Brian J. Holland and James Otto sold the property to Beth Ann Monachino.
Beth Ann Monachino Residence, (2009-Present)
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#600 South Court Street: Funk House, - 1928
George J. Newens Vacant Lot 88, Montville Twp., (1876-1879)
George F. Grunninger Vacant Lot 88, Montville Twp., (1879-1929)
1. George F. Grunninger property owner and Building Contractor built a six-room bungalow on Lot 88 and sold the bungalow to Stanley and Pauline Funk in 1928.
Stanley and Pauline Funk Residence, (1928-1929)
1. In 1929, Stanley and Pauline funk sold the property to Jane A. Reinhart.
Jane Ann Reinhart Residence, (1929-1935)
1. In 1935, Jane A. Reinhart sold the property to Everett J. and Janet A. Wilson.
Everett J. and Janet A. Wilson Residence, (1935-1955)
1. In 1955, Everett J and Eva Wilson sold the property to Carl D. and Mary L. Campbell.
Carl D. and Mary L. Campbell Residence, (1955-1956)
1. In 1956, Carl D. and Mary L. Campbell sold the property to David N. and Betty J. Andrews.
David N. and Betty J. Andrews Residence, (1956-1961)
1. In 1961, David N. Andrews sold the property to Charles F. and Catherine Tyler.
Charles E. and Catherine Tyler Residence, (1961-1985)
1. In 1985, Charles F. and Catherine Tyler sold the property to Douglas W. and Leslie J. Feesler.
Douglas W. and Leslie J. Feesler Residence, (1985-1998)
1. In 1998, Douglas W. transferred the property to Leslie Feesler by Quit Claim.
Leslie J. Feesler Residence, (1998-2002)
Leslie J. Andrews Residence, (2002-2003)
Thomas Johnson and Leslie J. Andrews-Johnson Residence, (2003-2017)
1. Deed changed by marriage in 2003.
U. S. Bank National Association Trustee, (2018-Present)
1. Property in foreclosure and for sale in 2018.
END OF THE 500 BLOCK OF THE EAST-SIDE OF SOUTH COURT STREET
