Glendale in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Willis-Dooley Block
c 1880
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 28, 2024
1. The Willis-Dooley Block Marker
A National Historic Landmark
Erected by Glendale Heritage Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 39° 16.261′ N, 84° 27.584′ W. Marker is in Glendale, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is at the intersection of Greenville Avenue and Willow Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Greenville Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Village Square, Cincinnati OH 45246, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cincinnati. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Ohio River Valley. 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: Igler House (a few steps from this marker); Glendale Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Packer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Glendale (within shouting distance of this marker); Glendale Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Bartlett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Village of Glendale (within shouting distance of this marker); Glendale Village Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
Regarding The Willis-Dooley Block.
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The Village Square, centered around the station, includes a tavern once run by Frederick Bracker; the tavern existed prior to 1869 and today is a restaurant. The Willis and Dooley block to the west was built after the great fire of 1879, complete with Masonic Lodge on the third floor and a drug store on the ground floor.
Also see . . .
1. Glendale Historic District (PDF). Original National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1976. (Prepared by Mrs. Robert A. Gove and Addison H. Clipson, Glendale Historic Preservation; via National Archives) (Submitted on June 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Glendale Historic District (Amendment and Boundary Increase/Decrease) (PDF). Amended National Register nomination that expanded the district in 2018. (Prepared by Beth Sullebarger, Sullebarger Associates; via National Park Service) (Submitted on June 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 28, 2024
2. The Willis-Dooley Block Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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