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West Smith Road

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1898 West Smith Road

Medina Gazette - 1938: It is hard to believe that this quiet country scene was taken within only a block of the public square as short a time ago as 40 years in 1898.  So greatly have the surroundings on this street changed that few would recognize that it is a scene on West Smith road, just off South Court Street.

Gone today are such peaceful scenes about Medina as this one. Instead, this same street is now a part of the hustle and bustle created by this industrial age. The buildings shown here stood on the site of where Gill & Dreher, the monument works and the Ohio Fuel Gas field offices are now located.

The first building was the old Beetle blacksmith shop which in later years was run by Charlie Eggleston and then John and Elmer Huffman. The next structure housed the carpet works operated by George Clark while the Troy laundry came next down the street. Further along was the original site of the Oatman brothers' business. At the time this picture was taken they dealt in stoves and made eaves troughs.

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#111 West Smith Road: Neumeyer Bldg.-1903, Basement



Connor and Newton Auto and Sign Painting Shop, M. A. Connor and Herb Newton, Props. (1914-1915)

1.  M. A. Connor and Herbert Newton opened a carriage, auto and sign painting shop in the basement of the Neumeyer Block when the bowling alley was removed in 1914.


R. A. Loehr Automobile Office and Store Room, (1915-1921)

A small factory opened in the Neumeyer Block making sanitary folding mattresses out of feather beds. (1921-1928)

Lilly Hull Sewing School, (1929-1931)


Wright Books Office Supplies and Burpee Seeds, M. T. Wright, Prop. (1931–1933)

1.  M.T. Wright left the business in 1931.  Robert Searles took over Wright’s Book Store in 1933.


Wright Book Store, Robert Searles, Prop. (1933-1936)


George D. Laurenz Carburetor Repair, (1936–1943)

1.  Laurenz moved his business to 136-140 South Elmwood in 1943.


Stanley E. Mersing Auto Carburetor and Ignition Service, (1943-1958)

Blaine Photo Studio, (1943–1945)

North Photo Studio, John North, Prop. (1945–1948)

Lawrence Abbott Photo Studio, (1948–1951)

Stanley E. Mersing Tractor Sales, (1959-1965)

Vacant, (1966-1967) 

Medina City Schools Work Study Program, George Hambley, (1968-1970)

Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center, (1971-1982)

Gerspacker Company Rental Property,    1978)

William and Florence Koi Rental Property, (1978-1999)

Vacant, (1982-1987)

Cornerstone Chapel, (1988-1993)

Vacant, (1994-2000)

MO-MI LTD Rental Property, (1999-2006)

Truth Baptist Church, (2001-2001)

Vacant, (2002-2017)


MRR Properties LLC Rental Property, (2006-2019)

1.  Mike Rose of Washington Properties purchased the Neumeyer Block in 2006


South Court LLC Rental Property, (2019-Present)


The Dress Rack, Sara Recker, Prop., (2018-Present)

1.  The Dress Rack is the lovely sister store to The Dress Bridal Boutique located in the heart of Medina, Ohio. 

2.  Our store carries a wide range of dress styles. Most of our gowns are elegant and in trend, but we also have a few "off the wall" dresses for brides looking for something unique.

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#113 West Smith Road: Eggleston Bldg.–1875, Gill and Dreher Bldg.-1925

1.Lucinda Wheeler sold the lot to Timothy Metzger for $375 in 1873.

2..  John. E. Renz sold a partial lot to Timothy Metzger for $15 in 1873.

3.  Timothy Metzger sold total lot to William F. Eggleston in 1874.

4.  Mary C. Hills sold a partial lot to William F. Eggleston for $50 in 1874. 

5.  Richard Gibbings built the one-story blacksmith building in 1874 and sold it to William F. Eggleston


Eggleston Blacksmith Shop, W. F. Eggleston, Prop. (1875-1882)

1.  Eggleston shop 2nd building west of South Court Street opposite Hickox factory in 1882.


Eggleston Blacksmith Shop, Charles Eggleston, Prop. (1882-1897)


Huffman Brothers Blacksmith Shop, Elmer and John Huffman, Props. (1898-1905)

1.  John Huffman purchased the property from Charles Eggleston in 1898.


Huffman Blacksmith Shop, John Huffman, Prop. (1905- 1913)

1.  John takes over the blacksmith shop due to illness of Elmer Huffman in 1905.

2.  John Huffman former blacksmith for F. J. Tibbitts built a concrete block blacksmith shop between Medina Carpet works and Roy Oatman’s machine shop in 1913.

3.  John Huffman sold lots #363 and #365 to William H. Overholt in 1915.


F. J. Tibbitts Blacksmith Shop, (1913-1917)

1.  Charles F. Davis purchased Tibbitt’s blacksmith shop in 1917.


Davis Blacksmith Shop, Charles Davis, Prop., (1917-1925)

1.  Davis Blacksmith Shop, Charles F. Davis, Prop. (1917-1925)


Wilt Radio Shop, Loran Wilt, Prop. (1924-1925)

1.  Loren Wilt opened a radio shop in the blacksmith shop on West Smith Road in 1924 and will be remodeled in 1925.


Gill and Dreher Machine Shop, John Gill and Romey Dreher, Props. (1925–1946)

1.  E. C. Miner Brunswick blacksmith business sold the business making OK swabbing and baling tractors to Gill and Dreher, Miner has made 225 tractors from 1925 to 1930.

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2.  The building was built in a few short days in 1925, and became a machine shop. John Gill and Romey Dreher were the original owners of the building, but in 1946, they passed the machine shop on to Henry Arnold "Bovie" Overholt. The business was best known for its swab rigs.


Medina Auto Parts, Edwin Morse, Prop. (1928–1930)

1.  Gill rented a small room for Edwin Morse’s use as an auto parts store.


Medina Machine Shop, Bovie Overholt, Prop. (1946–1970)

1.  Bovie Overholt build up the business, and it continued expanding and changing. The business focused on improving the swabbing rigs, and by 1970, it became so successful it had to move to a larger location three miles south on Rt. 3, where they continued the evolution of the swabbing rig.

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Tri-County Lift Truck Service, (1971-1974)

All Season Sports Center, Inc. (1974-1976)

Machine and Tool Accessories Company, (1976-1977)

Ohio Fuel Gas Company, (1978-1981)

Dick and Joanne Conway Rental Property, (         1986)

James and Mary Ann Vithous Rental Property, (1986-2008)

Vit-Com Electric Construction Company, (1981-1987)

Tri County Electric Inc, (1988-2003)

Vacant, (2004-2008)

Thomas Vithous Rental Property, (2008-2012)


Cana Wine and Martini Bar, Tom Virosteck, Prop. (2009-2011)

1.  After extensive remodeling, including adding a staircase and an entire floor, Cana Wine and Martini bar opened in the building.


Vacant, (2012-2012)

Thomas Vithous Enterprise LLC Rental Property, (2012-Present)


Thyme 2 Restaurant, John Kolar, Prop. (2013-2020)

1.  After Cana closed down, Thyme 2 moved into the building and it became a hit dual-concept restaurant.


 

#117 West Smith Road: Kraver Bldg.-1899, Oatman Bldg-1909



Kraver and Son’s Machine Shop, S. K. Kraver and H. K. Kraver, Props. (1899-1909)


Oatman and Sanford Machine Shop, Orlin Oatman and Mr. Sanford, Props. (1910-1912)

1.  Orlin Oatman purchased the machine shop owned by S. K. Kraver and Sons. The purchase included the machinery and tools belonging to the former owners.  The business will be continued at the place by Oatman and Sanford.


Oatman and Sanford Stoves and Plumbing Supplies, Orlin Oatman and Mr. Sanford, Props. (1910-1912)


Oatman Plumbing and Heating Supplies, Roy Oatman, Prop. (1912-1916)

1.  Oatman and Sanford dissolved their partnership in 1912

2.  Orlin’s son Roy Oatman joins the business and sharpens lawn mowers in 1913


Oatman Plumbing and Machine Shop, Roy B. Oatman, Prop. (1916-1924)

1.  Roy Oatman bought the stove business from his Uncle, S. S. Oatman in 1916.

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#117-119 West Smith Road:

 1.  The Kraver and Shaw properties were combined for proprietor use after Roy Oatman sold his business.

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Earl Machine Shop and Plumbing and Heating Supplies, Carl T. Earl, Prop. (1926-1930)

1.  Carl Earl moved his machine shop here from West Liberty Street in 1926.


Medina Tractor Sales Inc., (1931-1945)

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1. Medina Tractor Sales Company moved their business to #144 North Court Street in 1945.


Swain Motor Company, Seth Swain, Prop.(1945-1948)

1.  Swain moved his business to this location from #144 North Court Street in 1945.


Medina Truck Rental, (1948-1952)


Krueger Brothers Tractor Sales, (1952-1955)

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J&S Tractor Sales, R. G. Noland, Prop. (1956–1973)

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1.  The J&S Tractor Sales building suffered extensive damage estimated at $30,000 in a pre-dawn fire Memorial Day morning.

2.   In 1973, the building at 117 West Smith Road was razed and the building at 119 West Smith Road was extensively remodeled on the building exterior.


Vacant Lot used for parking. (1974-Present)

Gerspacher Associates Rental Property, (1978-2001)

First Investment Group Partnership Rental Property, (2001-Present)


 

#119 West Smith Road: Shaw Bldg.-1895


Shaw Machine Shop, F. E. Shaw, Prop. (1895-1900)

1.  F. E. Shaw sold machine shop to Medina Mfg. Company in 1900.


Medina Manufacturing Company, (1900-1923)

1.  Company will make the windmill formerly made by C. O. Weidman.

2.  Medina Manufacturing Company stock was sold to various parties and mostly to A. I. Root who got $1,000 in stock in 1904.

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3.  A partnership of R .B. Hart, C. E. Hoover, James G. Gray, O. H. McDowell, Blake McDowell, J. D. Dannley, C. O. Weidman, S. S. Oatman and Dr. G. J. Damon.

4.  The Company was making 50 electric flat irons and mangles a day. They were a prize winner at the Cleveland Electric Show in 1922.

5.  Medina Manufacturing Company sold to Henry Furnace and Foundry Company for $51,000 in 1923.

6.  In 1925, the old Kraver Building was combined and became part of the Shaw Building at 119 West Smith Road when Medina Manufacturing Company was purchased.

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#117-119 West Smith Road: Kraver Bldg.-1899 and Shaw Bldg.-1895 

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Earl Machine Shop and Plumbing and Heating Supplies, Carl T. Earl, Prop. (1926-1930)

1.  Carl Earl moved his machine shop here from West Liberty Street in 1926.


Medina Tractor Sales Inc., (1931-1945)

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1.  Medina Tractor Sales Company moved their business to #144 North Court Street in 1945.


Swain Motor Company, Seth Swain, Prop. (1945-1948)

1.  Swain moved his business to this location from #144 North Court Street in 1945.


Medina Truck Rental, (1948-1952)


Krueger Brothers Tractor Sales, (1952-1955)

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J&S Tractor Sales, R. G. Noland, Prop. (1956–1973)

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1.  The J&S Tractor Sales building suffered extensive damage estimated at $30,000 in a pre-dawn fire Memorial Day morning

2.   In 1973, the building at 117 West Smith Road was razed and the building at 119 West Smith Road was extensively remodeled on building exterior.

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Vacant, (1974-1977)

Gerspacher Associates Inc., Rental Property, (1978-2001)

Medina Transmission Company, (1978-2018)


First Investment Group Partnership Rental Property, (2001-Present)

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#119.5 West Smith Road: 2nd Floor, Shaw Bldg.

State Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Mrs. Maxine Koppelberger, Manager, (1956-1959) 

1.  In 1956, Maxine Koppelberger has succeeded Mrs. Helen Swain as Registrar of Automobile Vehicles.


Kingdom Hall, (1960-1966)


Church of God, Rev. Mark Kincaid, Pastor, (1966-1977)

1.  The Church of God quarters suffered extensive damage, including loss of all pews, furnishings, piano and fixtures. None of the latter was covered by insurance.


No Occupants, (1978-2020)


 

#121 West Smith Road: Oatman Bldg.-1897

Medina Electric Light and Power Generating Plant, Albert G. Oatman and Ozro Sanders, Props.   (1897-1905)

1.  Albert G. Oatman and Ozro Sanders under the company title of the Medina Electric Light and Power Company have erected substantial brick structure equipped with necessary machinery, power, and dynamos for supplying the town with arc and incandescent lights and power.

2.  The plant was put into operation on September 15, 1897 and already there are 800 incandescent lights supplied to stores, offices, residences and shops in the village.

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3.  The rates in effect are reasonable and range from one to five lightsfurnishedfor 60 cents each, per month; from five to fifteen at 50 cents and from fifteen to twenty-five lights at 40 cents each, per month.

4.  The Company is equipped for furnishing arc lights for streets, but as for now no contract has been made with the village.  In a few places lights have been provided on a private subscription basis

5.  The plant is equipped with one K. W. generator, one 125 horsepower engine and one 150 horse power boiler, the largest in the town.

6.  Simon S. Oatman bought out A. G. Oatman’s interest in 1899.

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Phillips Electric Generating Plant, Judge F. O. Phillips, Prop. (1905-1915)

1.  S. S. Oatman sold Medina Electric Light and Power on Lot 16 to F. O. Phillips for $14,000 in 1905.

2In 1911, the first electric lights were installed on the streets replacing gas lights.


Pennsylvania Power Co., Cleveland Southwestern Power Co., Western Reserve Light and Power Co. (1915-1931)

1.  Judge F. O. Phillips sold Phillips Electric to Charles A. Moore of Chicago in 1915.

2.  In 1920, Kettering built his new Delco light plants which were used all over the county, but not in Medina which already had electricity.


 

#127 West Smith Road: Lawrence Bldg.-1927

Medina Granite and Marble Works, Charles W. Lawrence Sr., (1927–1955)

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Medina County Gazette, 1949: When the final call comes to a loved one, a memorial is wanted which will pay fitting tribute and love to the dearly departed.  Medina County belongs to Charles W. Lawrence who’s Medina Granite and Marble Works, on West Smith road, had its Inception about twenty-two years ago. Success in any line of endeavor is gratifying to a man.

The success of Mr. Lawrence during the many years he has, followed his trade and profession of carver of memorials is made evident by the volume of local friends and patrons which he enjoys.  Mr., Lawrence is in a position to deliver, for you, direct from the manufacturer to your cemetery lot, any desired memorial, either a simple marker or a more pretentious monument. And much of the workmanship thereon is his handiwork.

Mr. Lawrence learned his art in Plymouth, England, his birthplace, and, following his same work, he came to the United States, at the age of 19. He was associated for a number of years with Stanford White, America's outstanding architect. He was located for some time in Vermont too, where he studied and worked further in his art of monumental carving has been the entire life's work of Mr. Lawrence, and, during the almost quarter of a century he has lived in Medina, he has endeared himself to the entire community by the excellent and conscientious work he has done.

Beautiful memorials are permanent reminders of reverence and love which we evidence for our dead.   And nothing is more fitting than that we consult Mr. Lawrence for our needs. And no time of the year seems more fitting than now with winter just around the corner.  Memorials seem like friendly roads between our loved ones who are gone and family that survive.


Lawrence Memorials, Charles W. Lawrence Jr. (1955–1972)


Kotecki Family Memorials, (1973-Present)


#131-#137 West Smith Road: Clark Bldg.-1880

Medina Carpet and Rug Works, George E. Clark and Medora E. Clark, Props. (1880-1904)

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1.  George E. Clark cleans carpets, weaves carpets, rags, druggists and portieres in 1901.

2.  William G. Ritter sold his business to George E. Clark in 1901 for $700.

3.  Medina Manufacturing Company sold the building to George B. Clark and E. P. Johnson in 1904. 


Medina Carpet and Rug Works, E. P. Johnson and John Huffman, Props. (1904-1912)

1.  Medina Carpet and Rug Works enlarged their 2 buildings and raised 2½’ with a substantial concrete foundation with one roof over the two buildings, creating a space 40’ x 50’ in 1912,


Medina Carpet and Rug Works, William Overholt and Mr. Howard, Props. (1912-1924)

1.  Company has new rugs made out of old ingrain and Brussels carpets in 1916.


Ohio Fuel Gas Company Field Office, (1925-1948)

1.  Ohio Fuel Gas Co. sold building to Macy O. Hallock in 1948. 


Modern Rug and Carpet Cleaning and Launderette, John A. Nardy and Everett P. Jacobs, Props. (1948-1949)

1..  Macy O. Hallock leased the building to John A. Nardy for a laundry business in 1948.

2.  Launderette had 12 auto Bendix washers, 2 driers and 1 ironer in 1948.


Medina Automatic Laundry, John A. Nardy, Prop. (1949-1954)

1.  John A. Nardy sold the business and 17 domestic and 2 commercial units to Lloyd Bagley in 1954.


Medina Laundry Company, Lloyd D. Bagley, Prop. (1954–1981)

1.  Lloyd D. Bagley died in 1981.


Medina Laundry Company, Hyel E. and Betty J. Bagley (1981-2004)

1.  Hyel and Betty Bagley leased part of the property from Hallock Properties from 1990 to 2004.

2. Hyel Bagley died in 2006.


Hallock Properties Rental Property, Macy, Bruce and Alan Hallock, (1990-2004)


Medina Laundry Company, Jenna, Christopher and Barbara Talbert, Prop., (2004-Present)

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#141 West Smith Road:



Medina License Bureau, (1960-1963)

Kay’s Yarn Shop, (1963-1966)

Vacant, (1966-1971)


Murray’s Bicycle Shop, Kenneth Murray, Prop., (1971-2019)

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Kenneth Murray Bike Shop


Medina Laundry Company, Hyel E. and Betty J. Bagley, Rental Property (1981-2004)

1.  Hyel and Betty Bagley leased part of the property from Hallock Properties from 1990 to 2004.

2.  Hyel Bagley died in 2006.


Hallock Properties Rental Property, Macy, Bruce and Alan Hallock, (1990-2004)


Medina Laundry LTD, Jenna, Christopher and Barbara Talbert, Rental Property, (2004-Present)

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200 Block of West Smith Road from
South Elmwood Street to South Huntington Street

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#207 West Smith Road:1920 MOsgrove House



John C. and Henrietta Mosgrove Residence, (1920-1929)

Roscoe C. and Eva Wickwire Residence, (1930-1937)


Anna D. and Gus E. Letterly Residence, (1938-1964)

1.  Letterly house for sale for $1,700 in 1945,

2.   Gus E. Letterly died in 1964.


Theresa and Corwin Letterly Renters,(1948-1952)

Frank and Theresa Poor Renters, (1948-1952)

J. E. Letterly Jr. Excavating Office and Renter, (1952-1955)

Aarons and Rabine Galin Renters, (1948-1952)

C. J. Letterly Renter, (1952-1955)

Charles F. and Mary Mercile Renter, (1956-1985,)

Anna D. Letterly Residence and Rental Property, (1964-1988)


Mabel R. Bluhm Residence, (1988-1993)

1.  Mabel R. Bluhm bought the property from the estate of Anna D. Letterly in 1988.


Virginia and Daniel Hermann Residence, (1993-2016)


Virginia Hermann Residence, (2016-Present)

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#213 West Smith Road:1920-Sheppard House



Benjamin J. and Anna L. Sheppard Residence, (1920-1929)

Ellen Letterle Residence, (1930-1955)

Gus E. and Anna D. Letterle Residence, (1956-1965)

Ralph M. Jane D. Kisamore Residence, (1965-1978)

Donald & Thomas Kreider, Renter, (1966-1971)

Thomas Kreider Renter, (1971-1976)

Michael E. and Tina Marie Quintile Residence, (1978-1995)


John H. Jr. and Mary L. Chiller Residence, (1995-Present)

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#223 West Smith Road: Wertz House-1920

Otto A. and Amanda Wertz Rental Property, (1920-1932)

Frank and Edith Canfield Renters, (1920-1929)

Norven and Daisy L. Myers Renters, (1920-1929)

Charles E. and Kathryn Derrick Renters, (1930-1940)

Herman A. and Katherine M. Shoky Renters, (1930-1940)

Charles Maytham Rental Property, (1932-1941)

Harvey and Elsie Carter Renters, (1940-1947)

Miles and Jeannette Washington Renters, (1940-1941)

Miles and Jeannette Washington Rental Property, (1941-1956)

Gridline R. Martin Renter, (1948-1952)

Pearl L. Martin Renter, (1948-1952)

William A. Hoddinott Residence, (1956-1966)

Larie K. McAdoo Renter, (1966-1969)

Janie Coleman Residence, (1966-1969)

Kenneth Bell Rental Property, (1969-1974)

John Moy Renter, (1971-1972)

Lee E. Baker, Renter, (1971-1976)

George Burroughs Renter, (1971-1974)

Frank and Alberta Allison Renter, Apt. B, (1971-1976)

Edna L. Hunt, Renter, (1976-1978)

Charles Barkers Renter, (1976-1978)

Josephine L. Groff Renter, (1976-1978)

Ada Burton, Renter, (1978-1981)

B. Billingsley, Renter, 2nd Floor, (1978-1981)

Daniel Detwilder, Renter, 2nd Floor, (1982-1985)

Ronald and Ruth Ann Spendlove Residence, (1985-1989)

Sharon J. and James L. Collins Residence, (1989-1996)

Megan V. Hall Residence, (1996-1999)

Albert C. Dittommaso Renter, (1999-2003)

Ann Marie and James K. Stuart Residence and Rental Property, (2003-2010)

James Fetes, Renter, (2008-2010)

Habitat for Humanity of Medina County, Inc, (2010-2015)

Linda Freeman, Renter, (2011-2012)

Chris Kemper, Renter, 2nd floor, (2012-2015)

Mike Brock Vacant Property, (2015-Present)

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#229 West Smith Road: 1912-Whitehead House



J. W. Whitehead Residence, (1912-1920)


William R. and Mary E. Hodnett, Residence, (1920-1953)   

1Mary Hoddinott arrested for bootlegging in 1934.

2.  William “Old Bill” Hodnett died in 1953


Mary E. Hodnett Residence and Rental Property, (1953-1976)

1.  Mary E. Hodnett died in 1974.


Martha J. and Fred Burrows Renters, (1948-1974)

Ruby and Emanuel D. Hodnett Renters, (1948-1956)

Mary L. Inman Renters, (1948-1956)

Anna B. Watkins Renter, (1948-1956)

Anna L. Frambach Renter, (1960-1974)

Roland Jackson Renter, (1960-1963)

Walker Evans Renter, (1960-1963)

Mack Kelly Renter, (1960-1963)

Joe Davis Renter, (1960-1974)

Willie Jones Renter, (1963-1971)

Clarence Holt Renter, (1966-1969)

Ben Summers Renter, (1969-1974)

Steve Simmons Renter, (1969-1971)

William A. and Mabel E. Hodnett, Residence, (1976-1986)

Tracy L. and Richard C. Wasme Residence, (1986-1991)

Scott R. and Kimberly A. Evilsizer Residence, (1991-2004)

B M K Ventures LTD Rental Property, (2004-2007)

A and S. Ventures LTD Rental Property, (2007-Present)

Linda Freeman, Renter, (2011-2012)

Shalaymiah Broadus, Renter, (2016-2018)

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#232 West Smith Road: Storage Bldgs.,-1896



Walter I. Kennedy and C. Richard Warner Construction Company Storage Buildings, (1896-1905)

1.  Offices and buildings located at 407 South Elmwood.


Anna D. and Gus E. Letterly Vacant Lots #45, (1906-1916)

1.  Standard Oil bought from Mrs. Gus Letterly the lots facing W Smith before S Elm and the NO RR crossing at Smith, will build a large distributions plant barn & office paid $1400 for the lots 1916.


Standard Oil Bulk Plant (1916-1976)

 1.  All the Standard Oil Bulk Gasoline Tanks were razed in 1977.

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Agro Nutrient Farms (1978-1982)

Touch of Green Garden Center, (1982-19850)

R. Clark Simpson Residence, (1982-1985)

William Konyha Residence, (1985-1995)

HP and H, Inc. Rental Property, (1995-Present)

The Other Side Club, (1991-1992)


Paul’s Club and Sub, (1992-2014)

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CinDee’s Place, Marcia Gorfido-Ross, Prop. (2015-Present)

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#238 West Smith Road: Letterly House,-1916



Gus A. and Emma E. Letterle Residence, (1916-1920)

1.  Gus Letterly rented to Howard Smith and moved to the farm in 1920.


Howard Smith Renter, (1920-1924)


West Side Riding Academy, Frank Brought and Frank James, Props. (1924-1929)

1.  Frank Brought and Frank James open West Side Riding Academy here in1924.


Arthur and Opal Letterle Renters, (1930-1935)

Floyd E. and Esther Baker Renters, (1936-1945)

Evelyn M. and Frank A.

Engelmann Renters, (1946-1956)

George R. Staten Renter, (1956-1963)

Staten Auto Service, (1960-1963)

Albert H. and David Farr, (1963-1966)

Medina Upholstery, G. W. Gump Prop. (1966-1981)

Willis E. and Virginia Malcom, Renter, (1966-1971)

David Wease, Renter, (1971-1974)

Scrap Tires (1981-1982)

Kyle Fox, (1985)

Eric Frye, Renter, (1991-

William E. Robbins, Renter, (1991-1996)

D. M. Minor, Renter, 2nd floor, (1991-1992)

A. M. Uhrich, Renter, 2nd floor, (1993-1996)

James A. Alestra, Renter, (1993-1996)

Michael T. Curran Residence, (1996-2002)

Diana Carson, Renter, 2nd floor,  (1996-2000)

Marcia Gorfido-Ross Rental Property, (2002-Present)

Kelly Giles 2nd Floor Renter, (2003-2012)

Elizabeth and Sandra Carney Renters, (2010-Present)


Tiffany McLaughlin Renter, (2013-Present)

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#246 West Smith Road: Kline House.-1916



Henry P. and Caroline Kline Residence, (1916-1920)


Peter Vittel Residence, (1921-1939)

1.  A fire destroyed the barn of Peter Vittel in 1933.


Joe Vittel Cider Mill, (1933-1944)

1.   Joe Vittel sold his cider Mill to Herman J Knecht who will reopen it in 1944)


Joseph and Theresa Vittel Residence, (1940-1947)

Dorothy and Richard E. Sprankle Renters, (1948-1952)

George E. Keith Renter, (1952-1960)

Elmer Lillard Renter, (1960-1963)

Robert W. Greene Rental Property, (1963-1974)

Theodore Johnson Renter, (1963-1966)

Marjorie M. and Norman C. Gerspacher Rental Property, (1974-1979)

GTE Telephone Company Rental Property, (1979-1995)

William Konyha Rental Property, (1995-1996)

Michael T. Curran Residence, (1996-2008)

Kenneth G. Gordon Vacant Rental Property, (2008-2018)


JMJ Holdings Corporation Vacant Rental Property, (2019-Present)

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