Bucyrus in Crawford County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Picking Block
209/213 S. Sandusky Ave.
— Downtown Folklore —
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 2, 2022
1. Picking Block Marker
Inscription.
Picking Block. 209/213 S. Sandusky Ave.. In the early 20 century, the Picking Block housed merchant tailor Frank D. Thomas. Later throughout the 1920s, the building housed the Tri-County Real Estate Agency, Swain's Dry Cleaning, and Burns Studio photographers. In 1945, Henry's Studio moved into the north half and stayed until 1988, when it became The Shooting Gallery. In 1996,the studio became Photographs and Memories, keeping the long tradition of photography studios using the building. During the latter 20th century, the south half of the building housed Stan Shelley's menswear store, and later the Faces and Fashions women's clothing store.
In the early 20 century, the Picking Block housed merchant tailor Frank D. Thomas. Later throughout the 1920s, the building housed the Tri-County Real Estate Agency, Swain's Dry Cleaning, and Burns Studio photographers. In 1945, Henry's Studio moved into the north half and stayed until 1988, when it became The Shooting Gallery. In 1996,the studio became Photographs and Memories, keeping the long tradition of photography studios using the building. During the latter 20th century, the south half of the building housed Stan Shelley's menswear store, and later the Faces and Fashions women's clothing store.
Erected 2011 by Eagle Project - Alexander Clark Neff.
Location. 40° 48.435′ N, 82° 58.547′ W. Marker is in Bucyrus, Ohio, in Crawford County. Marker is on South Sandusky Avenue (Ohio Route 4/98) south of West Rensselaer Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 S Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus OH 44820, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Perennial Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); Sens Block (within shouting distance
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
