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Central Business District in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Wiltsee Undertaker

 
 
Wiltsee Undertaker Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
1. Wiltsee Undertaker Marker
Inscription.
In 1836, Paul Rust, cabinetmaker was selling “coffins”. Developed into a modern funeral home by three generations of the Wiltsee family. The operation was entrusted in 1945 to two employees, Schaefer & Busby. It is now Ohio's oldest funeral establishment.
 
Erected by Schaefer & Busby Funeral Home.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
 
Location. 39° 6.318′ N, 84° 30.914′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of 9th Street (U.S. 22) and Doerr Alley, on the right when traveling west on 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 W 9th Street, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fuldner Mortuary (here, next to this marker); Herzog Studio (1945-1955) / Hank Williams at Herzog (within shouting distance of this marker); Piatt Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (about 400 feet away); William Henry Harrison (about 600 feet away); Covenant - First Presbyterian Church (about
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700 feet away); Elizabeth Blackwell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
 
Wiltsee Undertaker Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
2. Wiltsee Undertaker Marker
At left corner of building, above red painted steel corner protection.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,070 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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