South Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dispatch Newspaper Depot

1944

<i>Dispatch</i> Newspaper Depot Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019

1. Dispatch Newspaper Depot Marker

Inscription.
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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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. Marker is at the intersection of South Grant Avenue and East Beck Street, on the right when traveling south on South Grant Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 South Grant Avenue, Columbus OH 43206, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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); Frank Fetch (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank Fetch Park (about 700 feet away); Year of Construction Early 1900s (about 800 feet away); Circa 1875 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brick Protest and Taking Action (approx. 0.2 miles away); Circa 1872 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

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Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019

2. Dispatch Newspaper Depot Marker

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 329 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.