New Bremen in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

2 North Washington Street

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019

1. 2 North Washington Street Marker

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J.H. Hoffmann constructed this Queen Anne designed structure in 1892. The exterior is the classic example of the 'corner drug store'. The business is one of the oldest continuous operating pharmacies in the state of Ohio. Purchased in 1916 By UK Schwieterman, continued in 1945 after his death By his wife, Corinne, and in 1954, their son, David Schwieterman incorporated the pharmacy. It is the oldest retail establishment in New Bremen.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 40° 26.216′ N, 84° 22.798′ W. Marker is in New Bremen, Ohio, in Auglaize County. Marker is at the intersection of East Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274) and North Washington Street (Ohio Route 66), on the right when traveling west on East Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 N Washington St, New Bremen OH 45869, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 6 N. Washington St. (a few steps from this marker); The Miami & Erie Canal and New Bremen (within shouting distance

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of this marker); New Bremen Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 14 West Monroe Street (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen (about 300 feet away); Canal Lock Stones (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bremen.

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019

2. 2 North Washington Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.