Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Kauffman Block

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 10, 2022

1. The Kauffman Block Marker

Inscription. The entire block is known as the Kauffman Block, built by Max Kauffman in 1907. He operated the Syndicate Department Store at this location through 1918. Kennedy Brothers Furniture replaced the Syndicate until it was sold and became Armstrong & Allen Furniture in 1927. Armstrong & Allen was in business for many years until 1990. In 1992, Canterbury Coffee opened for two decades.

Erected 2022 by Small Nation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.

Location. 40° 21.67′ N, 83° 45.673′ W. Marker is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker is on West Columbus Avenue just east of North Detroit Street (U.S. 68), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 W Columbus Ave, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gorges Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cozy Picture Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); H.M. Annat Dry Goods & Montgomery Ward Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wissler Building (about 400 feet away); The J.C. Penney Co. (about 400

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feet away); The First Concrete Street in America (about 400 feet away); George Washington Memorial Tree (about 500 feet away); Bellefontaine Elks #132 Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefontaine.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 10, 2022

2. The Kauffman Block Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.