West Lafayette Road in South Town Historic District

#114 West Lafayette Road:

Hartman House,-1910

Frances H. Seaton and Emma Johnson Vacant Property, (1880-1903)

1.  In 1903, Emma Johnson sold Lot 95 in Montville Twp. to Ida L. Hartman.

Ida L. Hartman Rental Vacant Property, (1903-1910)

1.  In 1910, Ida Hartman built a small house on Part-Lot 95 NW for rental.

J. Frank and Kittie Styer Renters, (1910-1917)

Julia A. Frizell Renter, (1917-1919)

Hattie Waite Residence and Rental Property, (1919-1944)

1.  Hattie Waite purchased the property from Ida Hartman in 1919.

Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Overholt Renters, (1933-1939)

Amos and Pearl Lance Renters, (1940-1941)

Norman Abbott Rental Property, (1944-1945)

1.  Harriette Waite sold her home to Norman Abbott for $2,800 in 1944.

Blake Wightman Rental Property, (1945-1946)

1.  Blake Wightman sold his property to Faye L. and Reginald Campbell for $4,750 in 1946.

Faye I. and Reginald A. Campbell Residence, (1946-1960)

1.  In 1960, Faye and Reginald Campbell sold their house to Humble Oil Company.

Humble Oil Company, (1960-1974)

Vacant, (1960-1963) 

1.  Humble Oil Company razed the house in 1961 and built a gas station building on the property.

Richard Gordon’s Humble Service Station, (1963-1966)

South Court Humble Service Station, (1966-1974)

Exxon Corporation, (1974-1978)

1.  In 1974, Exxon purchased the gas station building from Humble Oil Company

Medina City Exxon Gas Station, (1974-1976)

Vacant, (1976-1978)

Neil and Joann Gowe Rental Property, (1978-1982)

1.  Neil and Joann Gowe purchased the property from Exxon Corporation in 1978.

2.  The Gas Station building was razed in 1978 and was replaced with a commercial plaza.

Jo Ann Gowe Rental Property, (1982-1999)

1.  In 1982, Jo Ann Gowe acquired the property from the estate of spouse Neil Gowe.

James C. Gowe Commercial Rental Property, (2000-Present)

1.  James C. Gowe acquired the property from the estate of his mother Jo Ann Gowe in 1999.

2. In 2000, 114 West Lafayette Road lot was merged into 503 South Court Street Lot 95.

James C. Gowe Rental Properties, (2006-2018)

1.  James Gowe transferred ownership to 503 South Court LTD in 2018.

503 South Court Street LTD, (2018-Present)

#115 West Lafayette Road: Hawkins House,-1886

Chester and Mary Hills Montville Twp. Vacant Lot 31, (1853-1886)

1.  In 1886, Mary Hills sold the vacant lot 31 to Frank and Emma Hawkins.

Frank J. and Emma Hawkins Residence and Rental Property, (1886-1921)

1.  In 1886, Frank and Emma built their house on Montville Twp. lot 31

2   Emma Hawkins died in 1920.

Donald and Alta Crisman Renters, (1910-1919)

Charles and Carrie Thomas Renters, (1919-1931)

Merlin T. and Lillian B. Seymour Renters, (1920-1929)

George and Katherine Young Residence and Rental Property, (1921-1923)

1.  George and Katherine Young purchased the property of Frank and Emma Hawkins in 1921.

2.  Katherine Young died in 1922.

George Young Residence and Rental Property, (1923-1931)

1.  In 1931, George Young sold the property to renters Thomas and Carrie Thomas.

Elmer and Edith Robinson Renters, (1930-1931)

Thomas and Carrie Thomas Residence and Rental Property, (1931-1948)

Frank and Mildred Golembski Renters, (1940-1948)

Harriet E. Reynolds Renter, (1948-1952)

G. W. Giford Renter, (1952-1955)

George. C. Robinson, Renter, (1956-1960)

Buster Amburgey Renter, (1960-1963)

Douglas G. French Renter, (1963-1966)

Zinder Tuggie Renter, 2nd Floor, (1963-1966)

Ronald K. Ault Renter, (1966-1969)

Nicholas Bergon Renter, 2nd Floor, (1966-1969)

Hezz and Barbara A. Barrett Renter, (1969-1971)

Vivian B. O’Brien, Renter, 2nd Floor, (1969-1971)

Lawrence B. Beard, Renter, (1971-1974)

Clair D. Dunbar, Renter, 2nd Floor, (1971-1974)

Denver U. Davis Renter, (1974-1976)

1.  The house was razed in 1976.

Calvin D. Wible Commercial Property, (1978-1997)

1.  In 1996, Calvin Wible sold the property to Autozone, Inc.,

Autozone, Inc. (1996-Present)

1.  In 1996, Autozone built a large commercial building to house their successful auto parts business.

 #120 West Lafayette Road: Warner House,-1885

John S. Warner Residence, (1885-1891)

1.  In 1891, John Warner sold the property to Mary Woodard.

Mary Woodward Residence, (1891-1901)

1.  In 2801, Mary Woodward sold the property to Frank and Emma Hawkins.

Frank I. and Emma Hawkins Residence, (1901-1927)

1.  In 1927, Frank and Emma sold the property to Blanche Comstock.

Blanche Comstock Residence, (1927-1943

1.  In 1943, Blanche Comstock sold the property to Nellie and Lawrence Koppelberger.

Nellie S. and Lawrence Koppelberger Rental Property, (1943-1969)

1.  Nellie S. and Lawrence E. ‘Vic’ Koppelberger bought Blanche Comstock house in 1943.

Joseph and Margaret Foder Renters, (1940-1947)

JoAnn and Robert L. Harrington Renters, (1948-1952)

Guy C. Robinson Renter, (1952-1955)

Glenn Huffman Renter, (1956-1962)

Robert R. Fortney, Renter, 2nd Floor, (1963-1966)

Robert R. Fortney, Renter, (1966-1969)

1.  The house was razed in 1969 to make way for a commercial building.

Lawson’s Party Store, (1969-1985)

Dairy Mart Store, (1985-1998)

Lafayette Building Investors, LLC Commercial Properties, (1995-2019)

1.  In 2019, Lafayette Building Investors LLC sold the commercial property to VR Sons LLC.

Vacant Store, (1999-2001)

Quick Food Mart, (2002-Present)

VR Sons LLC Commercial Properties, (2019-Present)

#123 West Lafayette Road: 1910-Buchanan House



Abraham and Amelia Overholt Vacant Montville Twp. Part Lot 31, (1898

George and Lydia Buchanan Residence, (1902-1910)

Louis Kern Residence, (1910-1913)

Joseph R. and Mary L. Webber Residence, (1913-1922)

William Maytham Rental Properties, (1922-1963)

1.  William Maytham bought the property from Joseph R. and Mary L. Webber in 1922.

George and Margaret Laurenz Renters, (1930-1935)

Dr. Robert and Myrtle Overholt Renters, (1936-1952)

Jim Aronica Renter, (1952-1960)

V. L. Gosnell, Renter, (1960-1963)

Vacant, (1963-1966)

John M. Thomas Renter, (1966-1976)

Arthur Roosa, Renter, (1976-1981)

Calvin D. Wible Commercial Property, (1978-1996)

1. The house was razed in 1981.

2.  In 1996, Calvin Wible sold the property to Autozone, Inc.,

Autozone, Inc. (1996-Present)

1.  In 1996, Autozone built a large commercial building to house their successful auto parts business.

#124 West Lafayette Road: Hills House,-1885

Myron and Mary Hills Residence, (1885-1891)

1.  In 1885, Myron and Mary Hills built a house on Part Lot 97-NE Montville Twp.

Samuel Gable Residence, (1891-1914)

1.  Samuel Gable purchased the Myron and Mary Hill house and property in 1891.

C. F. and Mary Winters Residence, (1914-1916)

1.  C. F. and Mary Winters sold the property to Lela M. and H.H. Hartzog in 1916.

Lela M. and H. H. Hartzog Residence, (1916-1918)

1.  In 1918, Lela and Harold Hartzog sold their property to Laura J. Parsons.

Laura J. Persons Residence, (1918-1920)

1.  In 1920, Laura Parsons sold the property to Martha Garver.

Martha A. Garver Residence, (1920-1926)

Flora E. Mayes Residence, (1926-1927)

Carl and Edith Phinney Residence, (1927-1937)

Mildred Nettleton Residence, (1937-1940)

William and Esther Perch Rental Property, (1940-1941)

1.  William Perch rented to Orlin Nettleton in 1940.

Sadie B. and Frank Thomas Curtis Residence, (1941-1951)

1.  In 1951, Sadie and Frank Curtis sold the property to Lawrence A. Ryan.

Lawrence A. and Emma Ryan Residence, (1951-1956)

1.  Lawrence A. Ryan died in 1956.

Emma Ryan Residence, (1956-1965)

1.  In 1965, Emma Ryan sold the property to Zay Real Estate

Arthur A. Zay Real Estate Property, (1965-1966)

1.  Arthur A. Zay purchased the property from the estate of Emma Gable Ryan in 1965.

Romeo, Fahlman, Florek and 10 Associates Rental Property, (1966-1995)

1.  Ten Associates purchased the property from Arthur A. Zay Real Estate in 1966.

Patrick Chirdon Renter, (1952-1956)

Howard Willis Renter, (1952-1956)

P. D. Sexton Renter, 2nd Floor (1956-1960)

James Tucker Renter, (1963-1966)

Lee R. Edwards Renter, 2nd Floor (1963-1966)

Vacant, Main and 2nd Floor, (1966-1967))

1. House is razed in 1967, and an office building is built on the lot.

Donald Santee and Associates Office, Renter, (1969-1976)

Arthur A. Zay Real Estate Office, Renter, (1969-1976)

Wedgewood Country Club Office, Renter, (1969-1971)

United Liberty Life Insurance Office, Renter, (1969-1971)

Wayne Hudak, Renter, (1969-1971)

Williams Realty Office, Renter, (1969-1974)

R. W. Kohanski Architecture Office, Renter, (1969-1974)

Midland Title Security Inc. Office, Renter, (1971-1974)

Indelser of Medina Office, Renter, (1971-1974)

Markem Corporation Office, Renter, (1971-1976)

Abex Corporation Office, Renter, (1971-1981)

Instant Service Office, Renter, (1971-1974)

Sanford Rose Associates of Medina Inc. Office, Renter, (1974-1992)

PGA Victor Golf Office, Renter, (1974-1978)

Jeffrey Morehead Optometrist Office, Renter, (1974-1978)

Robert C. Favinger, Private Investigator Office, Renter, (1974-1976)

Vacant Office, (1974-1976)

Broestl Associates Office, Renter, (1976-1981)

Robert C. Rosenfeld, Attorney Office, Renter, (1978-1982)

Consultants Group, Renter, (1981-1982)

Private School Aid Service, Suite 101, (1981-1985)

Arthur A. Zay Agency, Suite 101, (1981-1985)

D. Barnett Sales Representative, Suite 203, (1981-1985)

21st Century, M. W. Young and Associates, (1981-1982)

Executive Title Agency, Renter, (1982-1985)

Medco Answering Service, Renter, (1982-1985)

Senco Security Inc. , Renter, (1982-1985)

RMD Company, Renter, (1982-1985)

Instant Replay Video, Renter, (1982-1985)

Mac’s Sweepe, Renter, (1982-1985)

Meyers Carpet Cleaning, Renter, (1982-1985)

Elbridge Moxley Enterprieses, Renter, (1982-1985)

Lafayette Services, Renter, (1985-1990)

Otis L. Cronk Public Accountant Office, Renter, (1985-1991))

DataCom Computer Sales, (1987-1993)

Taco Bell Real Estate Office, (1987-1996)

Wabash National Corp, (1987-1997)

Medina Courier Service (1988-1996)

Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau, (1992-2008)

Albert J. Bokar Rental Property, (1995-2001)

1.  In 1995, Albert J. Boker purchased the commercial property from Romeo, Fahlman, Florek and 10 Associates Rental Property owners of the property since 1966.

Excell Marketing, (1997-2000)

Summer Sweet Homes, (1997-1999)

Sweet Briar Homes, (1997-1999)

Falls Medical Services, (1998-1999)

Western Reserve Excavating Ltd, (1999-2000)

John W. Kanieski Rental Property, (2001-2004)

1.  John W. Kanieski purchased the commercial property from Albert J, Boker in 2001.

Ryport Media Group, (2002-2003)

Money Now Provider Services, Inc., (2003-2004)

Lafayette Building Investors, LLC, (2004-Present)

1.  In 2004, John W. Kanieski Rental Property sold the commercial property to Lafayette Building Investors, LLC.

Kenneth A. Hajduk, (2004-2009)

Dennis J. Kucharski, Attorney, (2007-Present)

Lexington Lending and Mortgage Group, (2007-2010)

Renz Insurance Agency, (2007-2008)

Professional Driving School Office, (2007-2015)

Portage Controls, Inc., (2008-2018)

Instant Tax Service, (2010-2013)

Chris Pavlik, (2010-2013)

Legacy Staffing, (2012-2013)

Jay Riley, (2012-2015)

Finding Your Identity, (2017-2018)

#129 West Lafayette Road: Fenn House,-1892



Reuben C. and Mary L. Fenn Residence, (1892-1915)

1.  Reuben C. Fenn died in 1915.

Mary J. Brooks Residence, (1915-1918)

1.  Mary J. Brooks acquired the property from the estate of Reuben C. Fenn.

Bernise Holden Residence and Rental Property, (1918-1926)

1.  Bernice Holden purchased the property from Mary J. Brooks in 1918.

Clyde A. and Fern Wideman Renters, (1920-1926)

1.  In 1926, the Wideman’s purchased the house from Bernice Holden.

Clyde A. and Fern Wideman Residence, (1926-1952)

Wideman Tourist Home, Clyde A. Wideman, Prop. (1952-1958)

Fern and Donald A. Wideman Residence, (1958-1967)

1.  In 1967, Fern Widman sold the property to Glenn and Ruth Jennrich.

Glenn W. and Ruth E. Jennrich Residence, (1968-1971)

1.  In 1971, Glenn and Ruth Jennrich sold the property to Clair and Mary Alice Fulton.

Clair E. and Mary Alice Fulton Residence, (1971-1982)

1.  In 1982, Clair and Mary Alice Fulton sold the property to Calvin Wible.

Calvin D. Wible Rental Property, (1982-1996)

1.  In 1982, the house was razed and the lot was paved for a Used Car Lot.

First Medina Company DBA Cal Wible Budget Car Lot, (1985)

1.  In 1996, Calvin Wible sold the property to Autozone, Inc.,

Autozone, Inc. (1996-Present)

1.  In 1996, Autozone built a large commercial building to house their successful auto parts business.

#130 West Lafayette Road: Gable House,-1891

Samuel and Emma Gable Residence, (1891-1914)

1,  Samuel and Emma Gable purchased Part-Lot 97 west and built a house in 1891.

John A. and Helen Clark Residence, (1914-1922)

1.  John and Helen Clark purchased the Samuel Gable property in 1914.

2.  John A. Clark died in 1922.

Helen Clark Residence, (1922-1933)

1.  Helen Clark died in 1933.

Mrs. R. R. Strong, altering and dressmaking. (1935-1936)

H. W. Clark and Rose Netha Clark Residence, (1933-1942)

1.  H. W. and Rose Netha Clark acquired the property from the estate of Helen Clark in 1933.

2.  H. W. Clark died in 1942.

Netha and Hazel Clark Residence, (1942-1971)

1.  Hazel Clark died in 1970 and Netha died in 1974.

Bruce E. Hunt Residence, (1971-1974)

1.  Bruce Hall acquired the property from the estate of Hazel Clark in 1971.

John and Sue Korte Residence and Rental Property, (1974-1987)

1.  In 1987, John and Sue Korte sold the property to James Effinger.

Akron Beacon Journal Offices, (1982-1985)

Korte-Williams and Kullman Company, (1982-1987)

James Effinger Brokerage, (1985-2000)

Effinger Enterprises, James Effinger, Prop. (1987-2000)

1. James Effinger sold the property to Davidson Investment Properties LLC in 2000.

Davidson Investment Properties, LLC (2000-2004)

1.  Davidson Investment Properties LLC sold the property to Michael A. Gollini in 2004.

Michael A. Gollini Design Group, Inc., Michael A. Gollini, Prop. (2004-Present)

#135 West Lafayette Road: Fenn House,-1892



Reuben and Mary Fenn Residence, (1892-1915)

1.  Reuben Fenn died in 1910.

Mary Louise Fenn Residence, (1915-1920)

1.  Mary Louise Fenn died in 1920.

Charles R. Shook Residence and Rental Property, (1920-1952)

1.  Charles R. Shook died in 1952 and the property was sold to Carl Steeb in 1952.

Sarah Welter Renter, (1930-1933)

Clara J. and Norman S. Dye Renters, (1948-1952)

Carl E. Steeb Rental Property (1952-1959)

1.  The remains of an illustrious Medina son, Carl E. Steeb, were interred in Spring Grove Cemetery in 1958.

 2.  Despite his many years of residence in Columbus, Mr. Steeb always considered Medina his home. He had contributed generously to Medina Community Hospital on more than one occasion and to the Medina Memorial swimming pool. He also owned several Medina residential properties.

Mack R. Gilbert Rental Property, (1959-1984)

1.  Mack Gilbert purchased the property from the estate of Carl Steeb in 1959.

2.  The house was razed to make way for the Lafayette Court Apartments in 1959.

Lafayette Court Apartments, (1960-2015)

Frederick and Manda Huffmann Rental Property, (1985-2003)

1.  Frederick and Manda purchased the Lafayette Court Apartments from Mack Gilbert in 1985.

A&S Ventures, LTD, (2003-2015)

1.  A&S Ventures purchased the Lafayette Court Apartments from Frederick and Manda Huffmann in 2003.

Elmwood Court, LLC Rental Properties, (2015-Present)

1.  Elmwood Court LLC purchased the Lafayette Court Apartments from A&S Ventures in 2015.

2.  The apartments underwent a major refurbishment and were renamed the Elmwood Court Apartments in 2015.

#137 West Lafayette Road: 1882-Carrington House



Elias C. and Lucy Carrington Residence, (1882-1921)

1.  Lucy A. and Elias C. Carrington moved here in 1882.

Emery and Rilla F. Peet Residence, (1919-1921)

1.   Emery Peet purchased the Elias Carrington home on Lafayette Rd and moved in to care for him in 1919, 1921.

Charles R. Shook Residence and Rental Property, (1922-1952)

1.  Charles R. Shook died in 1952 and the property was sold to Carl Steeb in 1952.

Sarah Welter Renter, (1930-1933)

Clara J. and Norman S. Dye Renters, (1948-1952)

Carl E. Steeb Rental Property (1952-1959)

1.  The remains of an illustrious Medina son, Carl E. Steeb, were interred in Spring Grove Cemetery in 1958.

 2.  Despite his many years of residence in Columbus, Mr. Steeb always considered Medina his home. He had contributed generously to Medina Community Hospital on more than one occasion and to the Medina Memorial swimming pool. He also owned several Medina residential properties.

Mack R. Gilbert Rental Property, (1959-1984)

1.  Mack Gilbert purchased the property from the estate of Carl Steeb in 1959.

2.  The house was razed to make way for the Lafayette Court Apartments in 1959.

Lafayette Court Apartments, (1960-2015)

Frederick and Manda Huffmann Rental Property, (1985-2003)

1.  Frederick and Manda purchased the Lafayette Court Apartments from Mack Gilbert in 1985.

A&S Ventures, LTD, (2003-2015)

1.  A&S Ventures purchased the Lafayette Court Apartments from Frederick and Manda Huffmann in 2003.

Elmwood Court, LLC Rental Properties, (2015-Present)

1.  Elmwood Court LLC purchased the Lafayette Court Apartments from A&S Ventures in 2015.

2.  The apartments underwent a major refurbishment and were renamed the Elmwood Court Apartments in 2015.

#140 West Lafayette Road: 1900-Steeb House, 1964-Colonial Square Condos



John and Catherine Steeb Residence, (1900-1914)

1.  Catherine died in 1913 and John died in 1914.

Clara E. and Rose K. Steeb Residence, (1914-1944)

1.  Clara and Rose Steeb acquired the property from the estate of John Steeb in 1914.

Emil G. Steeb and Carl E. Rental Property, (1944-1952)

1.  Brothers Emil and Carl Steeb acquired the property from the estate of Clara Steeb who died in 1944.

2..  The remains of an illustrious Medina son, Carl E. Steeb, were interred in Spring Grove Cemetery in 1958.

Mr. Steeb was a native of Medina, graduating from Medina high school in 1892. Seven years later he graduated from Ohio State University, where he was employed successively as accountant, purchasing agent and business manager; also secretary of the board of trustees. He became business manager in 1906, serving in that position until 1945. He continued as secretary of the board of trustees, a position he had held since 1904.

Mr. Steeb was also secretary of the board of control for the Agricultural Experiment station, a post he held since 1921. He also had held high offices in Rotary International and was a Major in the Quarter Master Corps in World War I.

Despite his many years of residence in Columbus, Mr. Steeb always considered Medina his home. He had contributed generously to Medina Community Hospital on more than one occasion and to the Medina Memorial swimming pool. He also owned several Medina residential properties.

3.  Emil and Carl Steeb sold the property to son Edward Steeb in 1952.

Clyde Dougherty Renter, (1947-1952) 

Edward E. Steeb Residence, (1952-1963)

1.  The Steeb house was razed to make way for the Colonial Square Condos Building in 1964.

Colonial Square Condo (1964-Present)

1.  Each of the twelve Condos is individually owned.

Edward C. and Patricia Mears Rental Property, (1964-1964)

Apartment 1

Frank L. and Ruth Alma, Apt. 1, (1964-1981)

Robert D. and Violet M. Hale, Apt. 1, (1981-1983)

Grace E. Mentag, Apt. 1. (1983-2002)

Melanie L. Rich, Apt. 1, (2002-2008)

Chris W and Melanie L Rich Boling, Apt. 1, (2002-2008)

Robert E. Appling, Apt. 1, (2008-2009)

Ronald Chojnacki, Apt 1. (2009-Present)

Apartment 2

David C. and Mary E. Campbell, Apt. 2, (1964-1992)

Ann L. Cole, Apt 2, (1992-2003)

Joseph M. and Mary E. Jones, Apt 2, (2003-2013)

Heather Hejduk, Apt. 2, (2013-2015)

Peter M. and Melissa A. Dials, (2015-Present)

Apartment 3

Fay L. Kramer, Apt. 3, (1964-1971)

Nancy A. Moxley, Apt. 3, (1971-1978)

John A. Reyda, Apt. 3, (1978-1979)

Jack and Beulah Roshon, Apt. 3, (1979-1991)

Jack W. Ryan, Apt 3, (1991-2003)

Ann L. Cole, Apt.3, (2003-2018)

Michael E. Kovack and Soehnke Hasselhof, Apt 3, (2018-Present)

Apartment 4

George and Jessie Nugent, Apt. 4, (1964-1991)

Betty Jane Cole, Apt. 4, (1992-1994)

Robert Cole, Apt.4, (1994-2000)

Jerry R. Klembarsky, Apt. 4, (2000-2015)

Jerry R. Klembarsky and Mary A. Harrison, Apt. 4, (2015-Present)

Apartment 5

Eugene W. and Helen Mears, Apt. 5, (1964-1975)

Eugene W. Mears, Apt. 5, (1975-1980)

Helen J. Kitzel, Apt. 5, (1980-1982)

Stanley D. Scheetz Apt. 5, (1982-1982)

Richard L. Laribee, Apt. 5, (1982-2002)

Brett H. Hoop, Apt. 5, (1982-1985)

L. and Kris Grissinger, Apt. 5, (1985-

Michael L. and Shirley S. Laribee, Apt. 5, (2002-2005)

Thomas G. Fisher, Apt. 5, (2005-2007)

Shane E. Header, Apt. 5, (2007-2011)

James and Bonita Header, Apt. 5, (2011-2016)

Paul M. and Cathy Bican, Apt 5. (2016-Present)

Apartment 6

Dale Heiges, Apt. 6, (1964-1983)

Elizabeth A. Paliotto Renter, Apt. 6, (1981-1982)

Anita K Roth, Apt. 6, (1982-2006)

George W. and Matthew Roth, Apt. 6, (1985-2006)

Bruce and Astrio Jeckel, Apt. 6, (2006-Present)

Apartment 7

Theodore H. Bahr, Apt. 7, (1964-1972)

John and Dorothy E. Carten, Apt. 7, (1972-1998)

Matthew C. and Tania Whitecar, Apt. 7, (1998-2004)

Becky S. Jones, Apt. 7, (2004-Present)

Apartment 8

John and Mrs. Vbranc, Apt. 8, (1964-1990)

Barry Eberhart, Apt 8, (1990-1997)

Brenda L Graves, Apt. 8, (1997-2013)

Shannon M. and Andrew D. Willett, Apt. 8, (2013-Present)

Apartment 9

Robert W. and Donna G. Vrbranc, Apt. 9, (1964-1991)

Robert W. Vrbranc, Apt. 9, (1991-1994)

Robin B. Nyong, Apt 9, (1994-2004)

Daniel P. and Meghan Obrien, Apt. 9, (2004-2010)

Jessica L. Toocheck, Apt. 9, (2010-Present)

Apartment 10

Donald Wilkens, Apt. 10, (1964-1981)

Fay L. Kramer, Apt. 10, (1981-1985)

Helen Kramer, Apt. 10, (1985-1987)

Robert S. Smith, Apt 10, (1987-1989)

Ute C. Rupprecht, Apt 10, (1989-1991)

Robert S. Smith and Ann Cole, Apt. 10, (1991-2018)

Matthew Lohnes, Apt. 10, (2018-Present)

Apartment 11

Doris R. Johnston, Apt. 11, (1964-1985,

Terrance M. and Lois McFadden, Apt 11, (1994-1998)

Albert C. Ditommaso, Apt. 11, (1998-2001)

Lester W. and Susan Abrams, Apt, 11, (2001-Present)

Apartment 12

Bernard L. Simmons, Apt. 12, (1964-1992)

Darlene F. Berberich, Apt. 12, (1992-2013)

Nancy C. Johnson, Apt. 12, (2013-Present)

#145 West Lafayette Road: 1910-Curtis House

Hiram Goodwin Vacant Lot 26, Montville Twp. (1872-1905)

1.  in 1905, O. V. Neumeyer, Executor of the Goodwin estate sold the vacant lot to Grace Y. Curtis

Grace Y. and Willis Curtis Residence, (1905-1911)

1.  Grace Y. Curtis built a house on the vacant lot 26 in 1905.

J. A. Daugherty Residence, (1911-1912)

1.  J. A. Daugherty purchased the property from Grace Y. Curtis in 1911.

William Walker Residence, (1912-1915)

E. J. Pierce Rental Property, (1915-1916)

George B. Case Residence, (1916-1918)

1.  In 1918, George Case sold the property to William and Josephine Carsten

William R. and Josephine Carston Residence, (1918-1928)

1.  Josephine Carston died in 1920.

Frank L. and Ida Crum Residence, (1928-1934)

1.  Frank and Ida Crum acquired the property from the estate of William R. Carsten.

Carl E. Steeb Rental Property (1934-1959)

The remains of an illustrious Medina son, Carl E. Steeb, were interred in Spring Grove Cemetery in 1958.

Mr. Steeb was a native of Medina, graduating from Medina high school in 1892. Seven years later he graduated from Ohio State University, where he was employed successively as accountant, purchasing agent and business manager; also secretary of the board of trustees. He became business manager in 1906, serving in that position until 1945. He continued as secretary of the board of trustees, a position he had held since 1904.

Mr. Steeb was also secretary of the board of control for the Agricultural Experiment station, a post he held since 1921. He also had held high offices in Rotary International and was a Major in the Quarter Master Corps in World War I.

Despite his many years of residence in Columbus, Mr. Steeb always considered Medina his home. He had contributed generously to Medina Community Hospital on more than one occasion and to the Medina Memorial swimming pool. He also owned several Medina residential properties.

Mack R. Gilbert Rental Property, (1959-1984)

1.  Mack Gilbert purchased the property from the estate of Carl Steeb in 1959.

2.  The house was razed to make way for the Lafayette Court Apartments in 1959.

Lafayette Court Apartments, (1960-2015)

Frederick and Manda Huffmann Rental Property, (1985-2003)

1.  Frederick and Manda purchased the Lafayette Court Apartments from Mack Gilbert in 1985.

A&S Ventures, LTD, (2003-2015)

1.  A&S Ventures purchased the Lafayette Court Apartments from Frederick and Manda Huffmann in 2003.

Elmwood Court, LLC Rental Properties, (2015-Present)

1.  Elmwood Court LLC purchased the Lafayette Court Apartments from A&S Ventures in 2015.

2.  The apartments underwent a major refurbishment and were renamed the Elmwood Court apartments in 2015.

End of 100 Block of West Lafayette Road

 200 Block of West Lafayette Road

#202 West Lafayette Road: Aylard House,-1912

Harry E. and May C. Aylard Residence, (1912-1942)

1.  Harry E. Aylard was a Vice President and Director of the Savings Deposit Bank until his death in 1942.

May C. Aylard Residence (1942-1966)

1.  May C. Aylard died in 1966 and the property-in-trust was passed to Harry E. Aylard II.

Carl Steck Renter, (1948-1962)

1.  Harry E. and May Aylard served as Guardian of Carl Steck.

Harry Aylard II Residence, (1966-1977)

1.  In 1967, Harry Aylard II as Trustee of the estate of Harry E. Aylard passed the ownership to the Society for the Handicap Trustees.

Society for the Handicap Trustees Rental Property, (1977-2011)

1.  In 2011, Trustees for the Society sold the property to Matthew Wiederhold.

Leon A. Spurlock, (1977-1981)

Paradise Village, (1981-1982)

Kathy J. Theil, Renter, (1981-1982)

Maureen Conley, Renter, (1981-1982)

Barbara A. Dreher, Renter, (1981-1982)

Sandra L. Mentznr, Renter, (1981-1982)

Matthew Wiederhold Residence, (2011-2016)

1.  In 2016, Matthew Wiederhold sold the property to Bridget and Thomas Lempner.

Bridget and Thomas J. Lempner Residence, (2016-Present)

#203 West Lafayette Road: Smith House,-1903



William L and Lucy Smith Residence, (1903-1923)

1.  In 1923, William and Lucy Smith sold the property to Henry and Mary Schuler.

Henry and Mary (Smith) Schuler Residence, (1923-1941)

1.  Henry Schuler died in 1941 and daughter Velma Irene Theede acquired the property from the estate.

Herman and Velma Irene (Schuler) Theede Residence, (1941-1945)

1.  Herman Theede died in 1945.

Velma Irene (Schuler) Theede Residence, (1945-1954)

1.  Velma (Schuler) Theede died in 1954.

Emil T. and Elizabeth A. Cristell Property, (1954-1955)

1.  Emil and Elizabeth Cristell acquired the property from the estate of Velma Theede in 1954

2.  Emil and Elizabeth Cristell sold the property to Norman K. and Harold Wolff.

Norman K. and Harold Wolff Property, (1955-1957)

1.  In 1955, Wolff Brothers razed the house and built a commercial structure to house a gas station.

2.  In 1957, Wolff Brothers sold the property to Aldis L. Cleveland.

Aldis L. Cleveland Property, (1957-1957)

1.  In 1957, Aldis L. Cleveland sold the property and gas station commercial structure to Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Rental Property, (1957-1977)

Miller’s Sunoco Service, (1957-1971)

Harry’s Sunoco Service, (1971-1974)

Vacant (1975-1976)

Bill’s Sunoco Service (1976-1982)

Sun Oil Company of Pa. Property, (1977-1978)

Free Oil Company Rental Property, (1978-1983)

1.  Free Oil Company purchased the property from Sun Oil company of Pa. in 1978 and operated the gas station until 1983.

Joseph G. and Beverly Marks Rental Property, (1983-1985)

1.  Joseph and Beverly Marks purchased the property from Free Oil Company in 1983 and sold the property to William and Nancy Mitchell in 1985.

2.  In 1984, gas tanks were removed from the property and the gas station structure was converted to a commercial building.

William J. and Nancy Mitchell Rental Property, (1985-2016)

Tapes to Go, (1987-1991)

East of Chicago Pizza, (1992-1999)

Gionino’s Pizzeria, (2000-Present)

JG Real Estate Enterprises, LLC, Rental Property, (2016-Present)

1.  JG Real Estate Enterprises LLC purchased the rental property from William and Nancy Mitchell in 2016.

#206-210 West Lafayette Road: Moody House,-1903

Henry W. Moody Residence, (1903-1910)

1.  Henry Moody built a house on Montville Twp. Lot 96 in 1903.

Charles M. and Emma Cannon Residence and Rental Property, (1910-1942)

1.  Charles M. Cannon died in 1942.  He was proprietor of Cannon Grocery Store at 221 South Court Street for 53 years

2.  Charles M. Cannon had law degree and was Justice of the Pease many years and was the longest Notary Public in Ohio from 1889 to1942.

3.  Charles M. Cannon once sold oil by horse and wagon throughout Medina County.

4.  Daughter, Ida Cannon took over the property and grocery business on the death of her father in 1942.

Charles W. Ward Renter, (1910-1916)

H. M.  Drehr Renter, (1916-1920)

Charles W. and Allie Barnes Renter, (1920-1926)

John DeWitt Renter, (1926-1932)

Ida Cannon Residence, (1942-1982)

1.  Daughter, Ida Cannon took over proprietorship after the death of her father in 1942.

2.  Miss Cannon was a great clerk who cared about each customer. She tied all the bags and parcels with ribbon, to add a personal touch. She stood behind the counter to get everything the customer needed. She had delivered groceries too. The boys she hired called her old station wagon the "Cannon-ball". She was a wonderful woman who ran a store all by herself.

3.  Ida Cannon sold the business and store in 1976 and died in 1982.

Adrian and Kathryn Friedt Rental Property, (1983-1983)

1.  Adrian and Kathryn Friedt acquired the property from the estate of Ida Cannon in 1982 and sold the property to David and Constance in 1983.

David M. and Constance Hatley Rental Property, (1983-2003)

James Farley Renter, (1989-1991)

Barbara Baird Renter, (1991-1992)

Ginger Colbrun Renter, (1993-1994)

Michael Wengard Renter, (1995-1996)

Evalyn Ruess Renter, (1996-1999)

Heather R. Sottile Renter, (1997-1999)

Zachary Schaefer Renter, (2000-2001)

Ronald and Laura Fifer Renters, (2001-2002)

James K and Anna Marie Stuart Rental Property, (2003-2004)

1.  James and Ann Marie Stuart purchased the rental property from David and Constance in 2003.

Dawn Michaels Renter, (2003-2013)

Ferdinand and Roseann Sitzenstock Rental Property, (2004-2010)

1.  Ferdinand and Roseann Sitzenstock purchased the rental property from James and Anna Marie Stuart in 2004.

D. Shelper Renter, (2008-2010)

Cheryl L Grey Rental Property, (2010-2010)

James A. Cook Sr Rental Property, (2010-2011)

1.  In 2010, James A. Cook Sr purchased the property for $50,000 and resold it to Matthew J. Payne in 2011.

Matthew J. Payne Residence and Rental Property, (2011-2018)

1.  In 2018, Matthew Payne sold the rental property to Joseph Insana III.

Shirley Howard Renter, (2013-2015)              

Joseph Insana III Residence and Rental Property, (2018-Present)

#216-216-1/2 West Lafayette Road: Aylard House,-1912

Arthur D. and Ella Aylard Residence, (1912-1929)

1.  A. D. Aylard moved to and remodeled a house at 216 Lafayette Road in 1912.

2.  Arthur Aylard dies in 1929 and Ella S. Aylard acquired the property from the estate of Arthur Aylard.

Mrs. Chas W. Barnes Renter, (1922-1927)

Eugene Graff Renter, (1927-1930)

Ella S. Aylard Residence and Rental Property, (1929-1967)

1.  Ella S. Aylard died in 1967 and the estate sold the property to

John Johnson Renter, (1930-1939)

Thomas and Mary Washburn Renters, (1940-1941)

Harriet Reynolds Renter, (1941-1944)

Martha Crandall Renter, (1944-1952)

Martha and Everett E. Wise Renters, (1947-1956)

Caroline A. and William D. Thomas Renters, (1948-1952)

C. B. Fredrick Renter, (1956-1960)

Vacant, 2nd Floor, (1960-1963)

Thomas D. Brown, (1969-1974)

Ronald Ratlif, 2nd Floor, (1969-1971)

Vacant, 2nd Floor, (1971-1974)

Mark Whitfield Landscaping, (1974-1976)

Carol L. Marcellus Renter, (1976-1978)

Karen Jones Renter, (1976-1978)

Mark Whitfield Landscaping Garage and Storage Building, (1976-1981)

Marjorie Whitfield Rental Property, (1978-1987)

Kenneth A. and Teresa L. Schulz Residence and Rental Property, (1987-Present)

1.  Kenneth and Teresa Schutz purchased the property from the estate of Marjorie Whitfield in 1987.

Kay A. Leffel Renter, 2nd floor, (2000-2007)

On April 7, 2020 a severe tornado created a path of devastation through Medina’s South Town Historic District, striking the house at 216 West Lafayette Road. 

#217 West Lafayette Road: Schafer House,-1902



John B. and Martha Schafer Residence, (1902-1920)

1.  John and Martha Schafer built the house in 1902.

2.  In 1920, John and Martha sold the property to Frank and Mary Foskett.

Frank F, and Mary A. Foskett Residence and Rental Property, (1920-1929)

1.  Frank F. Foskett died in 1929.

Fred O. Foster Renter, (1923-1929)

Mary A. Foskett Residence, (1929-1933)

1.  Mary Foskett died in 1933.

Bird J. and Dessie Smith Renters, (1940-1944)

1.  In 1940, Bird and Dessie Smith acquired the property from the estate of Mary A. Foskett.

2.  Bird J. Smith died in 1944.

Dessie Smith Residence, (1944-1947)

1.  Dessie Smith died in 1947.

Lois Bell and Harry K. Smith Residence, (1948-1977)

1.  In 1948, Harry and Lois Bell Smith acquired the property from the estate of his mother Dessie Smith.

2.  Lois Bell Smith died in 1977.

Harry Kenneth Smith Residence, (1977-1980)

1.  In 1980, Kenneth Smith sold the property to Macy M. Hallock Real Estate Company.

Macy M. Hallock Commercial Property, (1980-1981)

1.  In 1981, The house was razed and Macy M. Hallock Real Estate Company sold the property to Hawkins Markets.

Hawkins Markets (1981-2018)

1.  In 2018, Hawkins Markets closed their business operations in Medina after 37 years and sold the property to Habitat for Humanities of Medina County.

Habitat for Humanities of Medina County, Inc.  (2018-Present)

1.  The Habitat ReStore is a retail building materials sales center that is open to the public. The ReStore receives donations of new, and like new, usable materials from local businesses and individuals

#220 West Lafayette Road: Wise House,-1956

Everett and Maxine Wise Residence, (1956-1974)

1.  In 1956, Everett Wise built a house on the newly acquired West Lafayette Road Lot.

2.  Everett Wise died in 1974.

Marjorie Whitfield Residence, (1974-1981)

1.  Marjorie Whitfield purchased the property from the estate of Everett Wise in 1974.

2.  Marjorie Whitfield died in 1981 and the property was sold to William and Patricia Boyle..

William P. and Patricia S. Boyle Residence, (1981-1988)

1.  William and Patricia Boyle sold the property to Andrea and Trace Polson in 1988.

Andrea J. and Trace Polson Residence, (1988-1994)

Andrea J. Geitz and Donald L. Geitz Residence, (1994-2010)

Curtis P. Fisher Residence, (2010-Present)

Gloucester Engineering Inc., Curtis Fisher, Prop. (2010-Present)

Andrea J. Geitz and Donald L. Geitz Renters, (2010-2017)

#225 West Lafayette Road: Hinman House,-1900

Dwight Hinman Residence, (1900-1912)

1.  In 1900, Dwight Hinman built a house on the Lafayette Road property.

2.  In 1912, Dwight Hinman sold the property to John and Martha Wise.

John and Martha L. Wise Residence, (1912-1922)

1.  In 1922, John and Martha Wise sold their property to Minnie Van Overn.

Minnie Van Overn Residence, (1922-1928)

1.  House with 7 rooms, slate roof, electric lights, combination furnace, bath, with  city water, and a  garage; fruit trees, 98 frontage on road paved in 1926.

2.  In 1928 Minnie Van Overn sold to Josephine Holzman.

Josephine Holzman Rental Property, (1928-1932)

1.  In 1932, Josephine Holzman sold the rental property to John and Anna Kodger

Gail and Myrtle Thomas Renters, (1930-1937)

John and Anna Kodger Rental Property, (1932-1943)

1.  In 1943, John and Anna Kodger sold the rental property to Rose Vittel.

John and Emma Reed Renters, (1938-1951)

Rose Vittel Rental Property, (1943-1955)

1.  In 1955, Rose Vittel sold the rental property to Byron Ross.

R. L. Skidmore Renter, (1952-1963)

Byron Ross Rental Property, (1955-1971)

1.  In 1971, Byron Ross sold the rental property to James Alpeter.

John O. Martin Renter, (1963-1966)

Charles L. Payne Renter, (1966-1974)

James E. Alpeter Rental Property, (1971-1979)

1.  In 1979, James Alpeter sold the rental property to Macy M. Hallock.

Macy M. Hallock Rental Property, (1979-1981)

Robert Cool Renter, (1974-1981)

1.  In 1981, the house was razed and Macy M. Hallock Real Estate Company sold the property to Hawkins Markets.

#245 West Lafayette Road: Wise House-1912



Dwight Hinman Property, Lot, 5549, (1900-1912)

John Wise Residence, (1912-1922)

1.  In 1912 John Wise built a house on Lot 22 in Montville Twp.

Minnie Van Overn Residence, (1922-1928)

Josephine Holzman Residence, (1928-1930)

Fred and Helen Holzman Residence, (1930-1932)

John and Anna Kodger Residence, (1932-1936)

Catherine Vittel Residence, (1936-1943)

Erwin and Rosa Vittel Residence (1943-1955)

1.  1n 1955, Rosa Vittel sold the property to Byron Ross.

Byron T. Ross Rental Property, (1955-1980)

1.  Byron T. Ross died in 1979 and the property was transferred to Byron T. Ross Charities.

2.   In 1969 the housed was razed and an automobile drive-thru wash was constructed by Ross.

Roto Wash, (1969-1974)

Medina Auto Wash, (1974-1976)

Vacant Building (1976-1977)

1.  Auto wash building was converted to a beverage and food drive through building in 1977.

Medina Drive Through Beverages, (1978-Present)

White Pond Party Beverages, Inc. Rental Property, (1981-1992)

1.  White Pond Party Beverages, Inc purchased the property from Byron t. Ross Charities in 1981.

2.   In 1985 Lots 22 and 23 and address 245 and 249 West Lafayette Road were combined.

Medina One Hour Photo, (1988-1995)

Robert Watt Commercial Property, (1992-Present)

#249 West Lafayette Road: Buttolph House,-1916



Dwight Hinman Property, Lot, 5549, (1900-1916)

Had M. and Bertha Buttolph Residence, (1916-1920)

1.  Had and Bertha Buttolph built a house on Lot 23 in Montville Twp. In 1916.

2.  Bertha Buttolph died in 1920.

Had M. Buttolph Residence, (1920-1938)

1.  In 1938, Had Buttolph sold the property to William R. Brooks.

G. Davis Friend Renter, (1935-1936)

Lydia and Delmar C. Graff Renter, (1936-1938)

William R. Brooks Rental Property, (1938-1939)

Jack Rhodes Renters (1938-1939)

1.  Erwin Rickard moved into the W. R. Brooks home they bought vacated by renter Jack Rhodes in 1939.

Erwin Rickard and Ruth Residence, (1939-1950)

Jack Post, Renter, (1948-1952)

Russell D. Whitmore Residence, (1950-1955)

1.  Russell Whitmore purchased the property from Edwin and Ruth Rickard in 1950.

Byron Ross Rental Property, (1955-1978)

1.  Bryon T. Ross purchased the property from Russell Whitmore in 1955.

Lester W. and Lloyd L. Fisher Renters, (1971-1976)

Theresa E. Fisher Renter, (1974-1976)

Donald B. van Swearingen Renter, (1976-1978)

 1.  In 1959, the house was razed to make way for commercial buildings and Gas Station property.

Amoco Service Station, (1960-1977)

Gastown Station, (1978-1982)

Byron Ross Charities, Trustee, (1978-1981)

Valero Gas Station, Robert J. Watt, Prop, (1982-Present)

White Pond Party Beverages, Inc. Rental Property, (1981-1992)

The Munch Box, (1989-2009)

Robert J. Watt Trustee Rental Property, (1992-Present)

Medina Drive Thru Beverages. Robert J. Watt, Prop.(1992-Present)

Joey’s South Side, (2010-2017)

TIa’s Taqueria, Emilia Medina, Prop., (2017- Present)

#290 West Lafayette Road: Smifley House,-1993


McManus, Kiene and Houghtaling, Vacant Lot 5662, (1989-1992)

1.  Lots were subdivided and Lot 5662 was sold to Henry and Loraine Smifley in 1992.

Henry and Loraine F Smifley Residence, (1992-1998)

1.  Henry and Loraine Smifley built a house on Lot 5662 in 1993.

Scott and Jennifer Maulding Residence, (1998-2005)

1.  Scott and Jennifer Maulding purchased the property from Henry and Loraine Smifley in 1998.

Peter L. and June W. Gorfido Residence, (2005-2012)

1.  Peter and June Gorfido purchased the property from Scott and Jennifer Maulding in 2005.

Alan and Angela Fugo Residence, (2012-Present

1.  Alan and Angela Fugo purchased the property from the estate of Peter F. Gorfido in 2012

End of 200 Block of West Lafayette Road