Canal Winchester in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Phillip Game House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024
1. Phillip Game House Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 39° 50.662′ N, 82° 48.34′ W. Marker is in Canal Winchester, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of North High Street and West Mound Street, on the left when traveling north on North High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 N High St, Canal Winchester OH 43110, 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: Zarbaugh-Arnold House (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Ehrenhart House and Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Berry-Shade House (within shouting distance of this marker); Game-Himrod House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood Family Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Grange No. 194 and Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Leckner-Miller House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fenstermaker House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canal Winchester.
Regarding Phillip Game House.
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Two prosperous brothers, Phillip and William Game, both had Italianate influenced houses built along High Street. Phillip Game's house was built soon after he acquired the lot in 1876. Significant details include the paired ornamental wood brackets beneath the projecting cornice of the hip roof with slate shingles and the two over two light double hung windows with operable wood shutters. P. Game was a Civil War veteran, and an entrepreneur of the late 19th century, being the first individual in town to propose opening a shop that was for a single item, rather than a general store. He opened a hardware and stoves store in 1868. Phillip and his brother John built the Opera House Block (now demolished) in 1871 and he operated the Game Bros. Grocery with his other brother, William from this location. After selling his interest in the grocery, he opened a boots and shoes store.
Also see . . . North High Street Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1989. (Prepared by Kathy Mast Kane; via National Archives) (Submitted on June 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024
2. Phillip Game House Marker
History of Madison Township
; George F. Bareis; via Google Books (Public Domain), circa 1902
3. Phillip Game
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
