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

112 West Monroe Street

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 18, 2023

1. 112 West Monroe Street Marker

Inscription. This two-story canal warehouse, rich in German vernacular charm, is especially unique because of the gable ends that face the street and for its full-sized arched windows. Built in 1873 by New Bremen founder Charles Boesel, it was later purchased by William Finke and Son, who operated a candy store in the building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 40° 26.218′ N, 84° 22.91′ W. Marker is in New Bremen, Ohio, in Auglaize County. It is in German Township. It is on West Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 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: 116 West Monroe Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 102 West Monroe Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 120 West Monroe Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 124 West Monroe Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 18 West Monroe Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 17 West Monroe Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 14 West Monroe Street

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Miami and Erie Canal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bremen.

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 18, 2023

2. 112 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 181 times since then and 10 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.