Westerville in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Guitner's Dry Goods

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

1. Guitner's Dry Goods Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest remaining commercial buildings in Westerville, this 1870s Italianate style structure was built by Peter Guitner to house his dry goods business. Guitner, a prominent citizen, was elected as one of the first trustees after Westerville's incorporation in 1858.

During the late 1930s and early 1940s, this location was the site of Westerville's first Kroger store.

When the building was new, the second floor was used by the Grand Army of the Republic as a meeting place for their members, Civil War veterans. It also housed the local Masonic Lodge, the Blendon Township Grange, and served as the Nazarene congregation's church.

Erected by Uptown Westerville Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 40° 7.607′ N, 82° 55.922′ W. Marker is in Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of North State Street (Ohio Route 3) and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North State Street. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 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 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Weyant Block (within shouting distance of this marker); 42-44 North State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Westerville (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor's Pool Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Public Opinion (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodism in Westerville (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 25, 2024

2. Guitner's Dry Goods Marker

of all markers in Westerville.

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 432 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.