Over-The-Rhine in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

118-120 West Elder

— Findlay Market Building History Project —

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026

1. 118-120 West Elder Marker

Inscription. 118-120 Elder were two buildings that fronted Elder Street. John F Moser used both buildings for his grocery and saloon from 1858 until 1885. When John was not utilizing the storefronts, a series of notion shops, all run by German immigrants, occupied the first floor. At the turn of the 20th century, 118 W. Elder housed a saloon, a dry goods shop, McAlpin's Department Store, and Siegel's, a women's clothing store. 118-120 W. Elder is most currently home to Pet Wants, a fresh pet food delivery store, and formerly, Silverglades, a family-owned and operated deli that ran for over 100 years until its closure in 2024. A new tenant entered the space shortly thereafter, and this corner remains a beacon, welcoming guests to Findlay Market each day.

Erected 2025 by America 250-Ohio Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the America 250: Ohio Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 39° 6.93′ N, 84° 31.15′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Over-The-Rhine. It

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is at the intersection of West Elder Street and Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling west on West Elder Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 W Elder St, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: Anti-German Hysteria (here, next to this marker); 112 West Elder (a few steps from this marker); Findlay Market Opening Day Parade (a few steps from this marker); 122 West Elder (a few steps from this marker); 124 West Elder (a few steps from this marker); 126 West Elder (within shouting distance of this marker); 110 West Elder (within shouting distance of this marker); 128 West Elder (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026

2. 118-120 West Elder Marker

of all markers in Cincinnati.

America 250-Ohio Commission image. Click for full size.

Photographed by America 250-Ohio Commission

3. America 250-Ohio Commission

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.