Meadville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Eldred Building

1922

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 3, 2026

1. The Eldred Building Marker

Inscription. Originally built in 1907 to house the Lyceum, a movie and vaudeville theater, the building was remodeled c. 1922 by A.I. and Ruby Eldred for their expanding leather goods, gift and china store. From c.1932 to 1973 its first floor was occupied by Wirt's Pharmacy and Soda Fountain.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 41° 38.297′ N, 80° 9.2′ W. Marker is in Meadville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. It is at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Market Street, on the left when traveling east on Chestnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 Chestnut Street, Meadville PA 16335, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania

and in Greater Erie. It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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

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(Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chestnut St. Bridge (here, next to this marker); Meridian Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadville Woolen Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadville Market House (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Run (within shouting distance of this marker); David Dick (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kepler Hotel (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meadville.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 3, 2026

2. The Eldred Building Marker

Chestnut Street, looking east from Market Street image. Click for full size.

Harry Hamm (courtesy Pennsylvania State Archives), circa 1910

3. Chestnut Street, looking east from Market Street

Looking east along Chestnut Street, the corner building, the next one in (the Eldred Building), and the one next to that (with “Roeche” visible atop the side facing the viewer) are all extant, albeit with much changed facades. Of note - the “Roeche” sign still exists today as a ghost sign on the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on October 31, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.