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

18 West Monroe Street

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 18, 2023

1. 18 West Monroe Street Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1847, this German Canal Warehouse-style residence was a key building because of its proximity to the Miami-Erie Canal. At one time, it housed the Taylor Photography Studio where generations of New Bremen area residents had their portraits taken. Later, it was also the site for a dry cleaning operation, the Crown Cleaners.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 40° 26.216′ N, 84° 22.869′ W. Marker is in New Bremen, Ohio, in Auglaize County. It is in German Township. It is at the intersection of West Monroe Street and North Water Street, on the left when traveling east on West Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 W Monroe Street, New Bremen OH 45869, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains.

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: 14 West Monroe Street (a few steps from this marker); 17 West Monroe Street (a few steps from this marker); 102 West Monroe Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 112 West Monroe Street (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bremen Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Miami & Erie Canal and New Bremen (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Miami and Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bremen.

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 18, 2023

2. 18 West Monroe Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.