Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Weyant Block
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024
1. Weyant Block Marker
Initially the first floor housed two store fronts. The University Bookstore, operated by J. L. Morrison, who is pictured here, occupied one from 1892 to 1917. Later the spaces were combined and occupants included grocers A&P, Bates Ben Franklin 5&10, and Calico Cupboard, a popular destination for craft supplies.
Located for many years on the second floor, the telephone company switchboard and operators manually connected callers. The third floor was used as an opera house, a skating rink and a meeting place for the Knights of Pythias, a popular fraternal organization.
Erected by Uptown Westerville Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 40° 7.597′ N, 82° 55.906′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of North State Street (Ohio Route 3) and East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North State Street. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. 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: Isaly's Dairy Store (a few steps from this marker); Hotel Holmes (a few steps from this marker); Guitner's Dry Goods (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Westerville (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Westerville / The University Bookstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor's Pool Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Winter Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); State Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024
2. Weyant Block Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024
3. The Weyant Block
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 774 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
