Medina in Medina County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Phoenix Block
1870
Historic Site
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 11, 2021
1. Phoenix Block Marker
Built by the honorable H.G. Blake after the Great Fire of 1870, it was one of the grandest buildings on the Square, and included a ballroom and theater on the third floor. It was the home of the Old Phoenix National Bank for over a century.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 41° 8.278′ N, 81° 51.826′ W. Marker is in Medina, Ohio, in Medina County. Marker is at the intersection of Public Square (Ohio Route 18) and South Court Street (U.S. 42), on the right when traveling east on Public Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 Public Square, Medina OH 44256, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Medina Town Hall & Engine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Canfield Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Site of the A. I. Root Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Square Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II 57 Millimeter Cannon
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 11, 2021
2. Phoenix Block
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 11, 2021
3. Phoenix Block
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 17, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
