Norwalk in Huron County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Taber Block Built 1872
West side of building B. C. Taber Dry Goods Store.
Later operated as a department store.
East side of building built for Wilkinson Jewelry Store.
Operated as Ulhman Department Store.
Later as Holman Jewelry Store 1966-1985
Purchased by Speculative Ventures Inc. 1987, Stan Obrenovich - President
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 41° 14.554′ N, 82° 36.935′ W. Marker is in Norwalk, Ohio, in Huron County. It is on Whittlesey Avenue (U.S. 250) just north of East Main Street (Ohio Route 61), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 E Main St, Norwalk OH 44857, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Western Reserve. 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: A. E. Lindenau Harley-Davidson (here, next to this marker); Rexal Drug Store (here, next to this marker); Veitech's Market (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); In God We Trust (within shouting distance of this marker); Huron County Court House 1913 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site Of The Preston-Wickman Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Norwalk West Main Street Historic District (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.


