South Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dispatch Newspaper Depot
1944
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019
1. Dispatch Newspaper Depot Marker
In 1944, Tip-Top Bakery, part of a chain, replaced several houses at this corner. The building later served as a Columbus Dispatch newspaper distribution depot, marked with a German-language sign that served as a reminder of the area's heritage. In the 1980s, the building housed offices, and in 2009 condominiums were built on most of the site. A portion of the 1944 structure was kept and incorporated into the condominium project rather than be demolished. This is an excellent example of how a structure can be adapted over time to accomodate a variety of different uses.
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Historic German Village
Image caption: Adaptive reuse, utilized here to create unique homes, is a powerful tool in recylcing existing buildings.
Erected by German Village Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 39° 57.029′ N, 82° 59.374′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is at the intersection of South Grant Avenue and East Beck Street, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Brothers' House (a few steps from this marker); Hurryville (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic German Village (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 500 feet away); Frank Fetch (about 700 feet away); Frank Fetch Park (about 700 feet away); German Village Volunteers (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019
2. Dispatch Newspaper Depot Marker
Additional keywords. Dispatch Newspaper Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
