Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First National Bank
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W.C. Bale Hardware
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024
1. First National Bank / W.C. Bale Hardware Marker
After a merger in 1929, the bank moved to the block across the street at which time the entire floor became a single storefront. Bale formed a partnership with C.H. Walker in 1907 and the business was renamed Bale and Walker Hardware as pictured here.
Hardware businesses continued to occupy this space through the 1970s.
Erected by Uptown Westerville Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 40° 7.564′ N, 82° 55.89′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of North State Street (Ohio Route 3) and East College Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2½ N State St, Westerville OH 43081, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: State Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Markley Block (a few steps from this marker); Robinson Block (within shouting distance of this marker); D.H. Budd Buggies (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Westerville / The University Bookstore (within shouting distance of this marker); 14-16-18 East College Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Westerville (within shouting distance of this marker); J.R. William's Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westerville.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024
2. First National Bank / W.C. Bale Hardware Marker
Marker is next to the blue door.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
