Beasley Building facts for kids
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Beasley Building
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Two sides of the building
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | 93 W. Union St., Athens, Ohio |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1905 |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001358 |
| Added to NRHP | October 7, 1982 |
The Beasley Building is an old and important building in downtown Athens, Ohio, United States. It was built around the year 1900. This building, which was once used for industry, is now known as a historic site.
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What Does the Building Look Like?
The Beasley Building is made of brick and has some iron parts. It is three stories tall. The front of the building has five sections, called "bays."
Special Architectural Details
Each bay has two Romanesque Revival style windows. These windows are above a stone band called a "beltcourse" and a decorative top edge called a "cornice." Near the roof, there is a decorative band with geometric shapes. When it was built, the building was designed to look balanced and very strong.
A Look at Its History
The Beasley Building is located in downtown Athens. This area has been the main business center of Athens since the town began.
Early Business in Athens
Big industries started here around 1840. This was when the Hocking Canal was built through the area. Later, in 1855, the Scioto and Hocking Valley Railroad arrived. This made the area even more important for business.
From Mill to Grocery Store
In 1904, a local miller named Charles Higgins bought the land where the building stands. He was part of a company called Eldridge and Higgins. They started building the structure.
Later, a well-known miller named Frank Beasley bought the building. His company turned the Beasley Building into the biggest electric-powered gristmill in the area. A gristmill is a place that grinds grain into flour. Eventually, the mill closed. The building was then changed and used as a grocery store.
A Protected Historic Site
In late 1982, the Beasley Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important historic place. It qualified because of its unique architecture and its role in the area's history. About a year later, the building received money from the government to help fix it up.
