Leipsic Village Hall facts for kids
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Leipsic City Hall
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | Belmore St., Leipsic, Ohio |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1904 |
| Architect | Charles Henry & Sons |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001928 |
| Added to NRHP | June 20, 1979 |
The Leipsic Village Hall was an important building in the small village of Leipsic, located in the northwestern part of Ohio. Built in 1904, it served as the main place for the local government. This building was quite grand for a village of Leipsic's size, which had about 2,236 people in the year 2000.
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What Was the Leipsic Village Hall?
The Leipsic Village Hall was a large building made of brick. It had three stories and a tall tower at one corner. The tower even had decorations that looked like the top of a castle wall.
Many Uses for the Community
This building was used for many different things that helped the community. It had rooms where elected leaders from the village and township could hold meetings. It also included:
- A place for a small jail
- The local fire station
- A community center for events
- Offices for village workers
- A library
- A courtroom for the mayor
A Historic Landmark
In 1979, the Leipsic Village Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of important historical sites in the United States. Even though it was called "Leipsic City Hall" on the list, Ohio law says that communities with fewer than 5,000 people are called villages.
Why Was It Demolished?
Being on the National Register of Historic Places helps recognize important buildings. However, it does not stop property owners from making decisions about their land. This means that the village of Leipsic was allowed to tear down the building. Today, a parking lot stands where the historic Leipsic Village Hall once was. Even though the building is gone, it is still listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
