National Register of Historic Places listings in Allen County, Ohio facts for kids
This page lists amazing and important places in Allen County, Ohio, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.
When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our country's past. In Allen County, there are 31 places on this list! One of them is even a National Historic Landmark, which is an even higher honor for places that are super important to the whole country's history. A couple of places were once on the list but have since been removed.
Contents
- Cool Historic Places in Allen County
- Lima's Historic Buildings
- Adgate Block
- Allen County Courthouse
- Armory-Latisona Building
- Barr Hotel
- Beck and R.C. Cahill Buildings
- Dorsey Building
- Elks Lodge
- First National Bank and Trust Building
- Hotel Argonne
- Klaus Block
- Lima Cleaning and Pressing Company Building
- Lima Memorial Hall
- Lima Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Depot
- Lima Stadium
- Linneman Building
- MacDonell House (Allen County Museum)
- Martin and Kibby Blocks
- Metropolitan Block
- Neal Clothing Building
- Neely-Sieber House
- Ohio Theatre
- Renz Block
- U.S. Post Office
- Union Block
- West Market Street Boulevard Historic District
- Other Historic Places in Allen County
- Lima's Historic Buildings
- Places No Longer on the List
Cool Historic Places in Allen County
Here are some of the interesting places in Allen County that are on the National Register of Historic Places:
Lima's Historic Buildings
Many of Allen County's historic spots are found in the city of Lima.
Adgate Block
The Adgate Block was a business building located at 300-306 S. Main Street in Lima. It was added to the list in 1982. Sadly, this building has been taken down and a YMCA now stands in its place.
Allen County Courthouse
The Allen County Courthouse is a large, impressive building located on Courthouse Square in Lima. It was built in a style called Second Empire. This courthouse was added to the list in 1974.
Armory-Latisona Building
You can find the Armory-Latisona Building at 440 S. Main Street in Lima. It was once a place where soldiers trained, called an armory. Later, it was changed to be used for other things. It joined the list in 1982.
Barr Hotel
The Barr Hotel is a two-part building at 201-209 E. High and 200-218 N. Union Streets in Lima. It was built during Lima's "golden years," a time when the city was growing and doing very well. It became a historic place in 1986.
Beck and R.C. Cahill Buildings
These two business buildings were at 200-206 S. Main Street in Lima. They were listed in 1982. Like the Adgate Block, these buildings are no longer there. A parking lot is now where they once stood.
Dorsey Building
The Dorsey Building was an amazing stone building at 208 S. Main Street in Lima. It was added to the list in 1982. This building has also been taken down and replaced by a parking lot.
Elks Lodge
The Elks Lodge, at 138 W. North Street in Lima, was built for a group called the Elks lodge. Today, it is used as a church. It was listed in 1982.
First National Bank and Trust Building
This building, at 43-53 Public Square in Lima, is one of the tallest buildings downtown. It was built just before Lima's "golden age" ended. It became a historic site in 1982.
Hotel Argonne
The Hotel Argonne, at 201 N. Elizabeth Street in Lima, is a ten-story building. It was named after the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, a big battle during World War I. It was listed in 1982.
Klaus Block
The Klaus Block is a commercial building at 401-405 N. Main Street in Lima. What's special about it is that the same business has been there since 1870! It was added to the list in 1982.
Lima Cleaning and Pressing Company Building
This building, at 436-438 S. Main Street in Lima, used to be a laundry. It's one of the few old buildings left in its area. It was listed in 1982.
Lima Memorial Hall
Lima Memorial Hall is a community center and performance hall located at W. Elm and S. Elizabeth Streets in Lima. It's a place where people gather for events and shows. It was added to the list in 1979.
Lima Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Depot
This building, at 424 N. Central Avenue in Lima, was once a train station for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Now, the city government uses it. It became a historic site in 2003.
Lima Stadium
Lima Stadium, at 100 S. Calument Avenue and E. Market Street, is a football stadium. It's the home field for Lima Senior High School. It was listed as historic in 2002.
Linneman Building
The Linneman Building was a business block at 210-212 S. Main Street in Lima. It was listed in 1982 but has since been torn down and replaced by a parking lot.
MacDonell House (Allen County Museum)
The MacDonell House, at 632 W. Market Street in Lima, is home to the Allen County Museum. It's a great place to learn about the history of the area. It was added to the list in 1978.
Martin and Kibby Blocks
These two buildings, at 140-146 S. Main Street in Lima, are a pair of commercial buildings built in the Gothic Revival style. They were listed in 1982.
Metropolitan Block
The Metropolitan Block, at 300 N. Main Street in Lima, is a commercial building with cool towers, built in the Romanesque Revival style. It was added to the list in 1979.
Neal Clothing Building
The Neal Clothing Building, at 74 Public Square in Lima, is the oldest building on Public Square. It became a historic site in 1982.
Neely-Sieber House
The Neely-Sieber House, at 620 W. Spring Street in Lima, was built for a rich oil businessman and was later home to another local businessman for a long time. It was listed in 1976.
Ohio Theatre
The Ohio Theatre, at 122 W. North Street in Lima, is a beautiful movie palace from the 1920s. It's built in the fancy Churrigueresque style. It was added to the list in 1982.
Renz Block
The Renz Block was a business building at 320 N. Main Street in Lima. It was listed in 1982 but has been demolished and replaced with a parking lot.
U.S. Post Office
The U.S. Post Office in Lima, at 326 W. High Street, is a Neoclassical style building. It was built when the Great Depression was just starting. It became a historic site in 1982.
Union Block
The Union Block, at 28-38 Public Square in Lima, is an important commercial building on Public Square. It was added to the list in 1982.
West Market Street Boulevard Historic District
This historic district includes homes and buildings along 1410-1529 W. Market Street in Lima. It was recognized as a historic area in 2004.
Other Historic Places in Allen County
Beyond Lima, Allen County has other cool historic spots.
Griffith Breese Farm
The Griffith Breese Farm is an old farmstead located southwest of Lima, at 2875 Fort Amanda Road in Shawnee Township. It was home to one of the very first settlers in the area. It was listed in 1983.
Marks-Family House
The Marks-Family House, at 233 N. Franklin Street in Delphos, is a very well-preserved home built in the Queen Anne style. It was added to the list in 1982.
Miami and Erie Canal Deep Cut
This is a very special place, located about 2 miles south of Spencerville on State Route 66 in Spencer Township. It's part of the old Miami and Erie Canal. Instead of building locks to go over a hill, workers dug a huge ditch, fifty feet deep, right through the hillside! This amazing engineering feat was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1966. It also extends into Auglaize County.
Isaac Rozell Round Barn
The Isaac Rozell Round Barn is located along East Road, south of Elida in American Township. Round barns are quite unique! This one was listed in 1980.
St. John Catholic Church
St. John Catholic Church, at 110 N. Franklin Street in Delphos, is a large church built in the Romanesque Revival style. It was built for a wealthy community, many of whom were German. It became a historic site in 1980.
Places No Longer on the List
Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen if a building is torn down or changed so much that it loses its historic importance.
Former Round Barn (Delphos, Ohio)
There was once another Round Barn listed, located off U.S. Route 30, east of Delphos. It was added to the list in 1980 but was removed in 1983.
Wheeler Building
The Wheeler Building, at 131-135 W. Market Street in Lima, was also once on the list. It was removed in 1985.
