On West Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east.
Since being constructed by Emil and Frank Laut circa 1915, the Laut-Schulenberg Building has enjoyed a colorful history. New Bremen's first basketball team played their home games here. This was a popular night spot where dances cost a nickel and . . . — — Map (db m236442) HM
On East Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274) at North Washington Street (Ohio Route 66), on the right when traveling west on East Monroe Street.
J.H. Hoffmann constructed this
Queen Anne designed structure in
1892. The exterior is the classic
example of the 'corner drug store'.
The business is one of the oldest
continuous operating pharmacies
in the state of Ohio. Purchased in
1916 By . . . — — Map (db m167119) HM
On South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66) at East Front Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street.
Located at a prime site during the peak canal days, this building was constructed as a residence circa 1848 and later sold in 1864 for an unheard of price at that time -- $3500. — — Map (db m157995) HM
On North Washington Street (Ohio Route 66) at East Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274), on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
A typical New Bremen German-style structure built between 1879 and 1889, it was used as a combination home and retail business. The building was constructed on the corner property line to maximize the area for a vegetable garden and also features a . . . — — Map (db m236435) HM
Near East Front Street, 0 miles west of South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66).
Constructed in 1864, this is the oldest cast iron "bowstring girder" bridge in Ohio. Originally part of a three-span structure over the Auglaize River in Wapakoneta, the bridge was moved to Moulton Angle Road north of New Knoxville in 1904. In 1984, . . . — — Map (db m22947) HM
Near East Front Street, 0 miles west of Washington Street (Ohio Route 66).
The Miami Erie Canal, built 1825-1845, 244.5 miles long, was a transporter of passengers and freight between Lake Erie and the Ohio River. This section is Loramie Summit., a 21 mile plateau of water retained by Lock 1-N (this marker) and Lock 1-S at . . . — — Map (db m22946) HM
On West Monroe Street (Ohio Route 247) at South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66), on the right when traveling east on West Monroe Street.
Locking Through
Lock One North is one of 105 locks used to raise and lower boats traveling between Lake Erie and the Ohio River. Large wooden gates were built at each end of the lock to hold water in the lock. A boat, pulled by a team of . . . — — Map (db m23062) HM
On West Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274) at South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66), on the right when traveling east on West Monroe Street.
Lockkeeper's House
The Lockkeeper's House was the residence of the Lockkeeper and his family. The Lockkeeper was on duty 24 hours a day, seven days per week, and was responsible for operating the lock as needed to move boats through the . . . — — Map (db m22781) HM
On South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66) south of West Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274), on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the citizens of New Bremen who served this community and country by the Village of New Bremen and American Legion Post 240 — — Map (db m236437) WM
On South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66) just north of East Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1896 the New
Bremen volunteer fire
department was formed. A vote
was taken to construct a
building, and this lot was
purchased for the sum of $700.
A barn that stood on this site
was razed, and the new fire
station was dedicated in . . . — — Map (db m167117) HM
On South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66) 0.1 miles south of West Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274), on the left when traveling north.
The Miami and Erie Canal, connecting the Ohio River with
Lake Erie, was the primary mode of transportation for
cargo in the mid to late 1800s. This allowed towns like
New Bremen to quickly grow and prosper. Local farm
boys, leading the family . . . — — Map (db m167049) HM
On East Plum at Canal Street, on the right when traveling west on East Plum.
This home has been restored from logs and the floor plan of the second oldest cabin in Mercer County. It is an example of a shelter the earliest settlers used in the 1830's. At the first sign of spring, a German immigrant family would move north . . . — — Map (db m100741) HM
On West Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274) at South Washington Street (Route 66), on the right when traveling east on West Monroe Street.
The Miami & Erie Canal and New Bremen
Begun in 1833, the Miami Extension linked the Miami Canal in Dayton to the Wabash & Erie Canal at Junction. Engineering difficulties, epidemics and the Panic of 1837 delayed completion of the Extension . . . — — Map (db m20023) HM
On West Monroe Street at North Water Street, on the left when traveling east on West Monroe Street.
Built in 1897, this Queen Anne-design structure features attractive bay windows. Prominently featured in early photos and post cards, the building originally served as Henry Schwaberow's store, an important general store in Monroe Street's . . . — — Map (db m236445) HM
On West Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east.
This two-story canal warehouse, rich in German vernacular charm, is especially unique because of the gable ends that face the street and for its full-sized arched windows. Built in 1873 by New Bremen founder Charles Boesel, it was later purchased by . . . — — Map (db m236446) HM
On West Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east.
This Italian Villa home is an excellent example of this popular style. Built in 1876 by state legislator Jacob Boesel, it was purchased in the early 1900s by his son-in-law E.G. Conradi, owner of The New Bremen Sun. — — Map (db m236447) HM
On South Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dr. E.C. Ekermeyer saw a similar house during his visit to the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Soon plans were ordered for this Queen Anne-styled structure that would house the doctor's family and office. Construction materials were shipped by rail, a . . . — — Map (db m236466) HM
On West Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Honorable Charles Boesel established the first bank in New Bremen at this site in 1866. Located in the community's central business district, the building was erected in the Boesel's front yard, a German custom. — — Map (db m236449) HM
On North Main Street at West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Location for William Bruns' marble cutting business in the 1880's. Bruns, a former mayor, was a dealer in monuments, tombstones, marble mantles, statuary and marble furniture tops. — — Map (db m236453) HM
On West Monroe Street at North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on West Monroe Street.
One of the few New Bremen buildings constructed during the Civil War. Originally, this was the site of Boesel and Kunning's Dry Goods Store. At the turn of the century, Mueller Brothers Clothing Store began operations, selling standard-size and . . . — — Map (db m236450) HM
On West Monroe Street, on the left when traveling west.
One of the community's first lumber yards was located originally on this site. Then in 1891, the Hotel Central was constructed and soon became recognized as one of the finest hotels in the area. Salesmen would ride the Western Ohio Interurban, spend . . . — — Map (db m236444) HM
On West Monroe Street at North Water Street, on the left when traveling east on West Monroe Street.
Constructed in 1847, this German Canal Warehouse-style residence was a key building because of its proximity to the Miami-Erie Canal. At one time, it housed the Taylor Photography Studio where generations of New Bremen area residents had their . . . — — Map (db m236443) HM
On South Washington Street at East Front Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street.
Once known as the Arcade Department Store, this site served as the center for retail business in New Bremen for more than 60 years. After four local merchants merged their businesses in the early 1900s, it was considered the largest department store . . . — — Map (db m236467) HM
On South Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
These stones were originally used at Grand Lake St. Marys in the Bulkhead Lock constructed in 1852. Each stone was "neatly dressed with a bush hammer," meaning it was cut and finished with a hand chisel by masons at the construction site. . . . — — Map (db m236469) HM
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Faith Alliance Church, formerly Christ Church located at 212 S. Walnut Street, New Bremen, Oh.
Purchased the 40 inch church bell from the American Bell and Foundry Co., Northville, Mi. circa 1945. The bell & new bell tower were dedicated Jan. . . . — — Map (db m236455) HM
On West Plum Street, on the right when traveling east.
Ice Harvesting from Combs Pond and Rabe's Pond was a major business in the New Bremen community. Ice was cut using a saw and floated to a collection point. It was then packed in layers of sawdust for insulation in a nearby icehouse. The stored ice . . . — — Map (db m236461) HM
How does a community ever payback its founding fathers? The family of business woman, New Bremen native Dianne Komminsk, Chairperson of Board of First National Bank on Washington Street, & founder of the former Micro Foto File Company headquartered . . . — — Map (db m236458) HM
On Lock 2 Road (County Road 70) east of Quelhorst Road, on the right when traveling east.
Welcome to the Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area
The Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area, located along the historic Miami and Erie Canal, between Lock One and the former site of Lock Two, offers 74 acres of wildlife protection and a peaceful site for . . . — — Map (db m238553) HM
Near Lock 2 Road (County Road 70) east of Quelhorst Road, on the right when traveling east.
Robert E. Kuenning Ensign, US Navy
Thomas E. Kuenning Lieutenant, US Army Air Corps
This place marks the location of the Kuenning family farm purchased in 1913 by Emil Kuenning. The property remained in the Kuenning family for four . . . — — Map (db m238564) HM WM
Near East Cherry Street, on the right when traveling west.
The New Bremen Jaycees Park is a public park bordered on the west by the historic Miami & Erie Canal. This site was at one time known as Rabe's Pond and was used during the canal days as a turn-around point for the canal boats that traveled through . . . — — Map (db m236462) HM
Near New Bremen New Knoxville Road (County Road 70) east of Quelhorst Road, on the right when traveling east.
"We were of the millions and a half of brave hearts who donned the Federal Blue in 1861 resolved to brave death and hardships for the charter of liberty our fathers had bequeathed to us."
Comrade William Schulenberg — — Map (db m238568) WM
On West Plum Street, on the right when traveling east.
The original "bump" bridge crossing the feeder was just a few feet above the water line of the canal. A canal boat actually bumped or pushed the bridge to turn the bridge decking to an open position. Then the bridge structure was a turntable on . . . — — Map (db m236459) HM
On New Bremen New Knoxville Road (County Road 65A) north of Kettler Road (County Road 74), on the right when traveling south.
In memory of
Franklin F. Dicke
Оct. 10, 1971
Presented by:
Eldora Enterprises
Albert C Ahlers
SSGT US Air Force
World War II
Oct 14 1925 - Nov 30 1992
Merlin F Hirschfeld
USMM WWII
Sgt US Army
Aug 5 1925 - Apr 8 . . . — — Map (db m238549) WM
