The Main Street Historic District

Photographed By Michael Baker

1. The Main Street Historic District Marker

Bowling Green was first platted in 1835. The Main Street Historic District represents the commercial buildings constructed around Bowling Green's brief "boom era" in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the first story storefronts have been altered, but the upper stories are generally intact. Queen Anne and Classical Revival style buildings dominate the district, although other styles are also represented, namely the Italianate and Romanesque Revival. The district emanates from the central intersection of Main and Wooster Streets.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
 
Location. 41° 22.438′ N, 83° 39.033′ W. Marker is in Bowling Green, Ohio, in Wood County. Marker is on South Main Street (State Highway 25), on the right when traveling south. Marker is 350 feet south of Wooster Street (State Highway 64). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 148 South Main Street, Bowling Green OH 43402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Great Black Swamp (within shouting distance of this marker); Wiley Post No. 46 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Exchange Bank (about 400 feet away); Ties That Bind

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Photographed By Michael Baker

2. The Main Street Historic District Marker

circa 1925

3. Main Street Looking North Bowling Green, Ohio

This postcard view of Main Street was taken from roughly the same location as the previous photo. Visible in both are the Royce Building (left side, then a JC Penney, now Ace Hardware), and the Commercial Bank & Trust Building (left side, neoclassical building just past the Royce Building).