National Register of Historic Places listings in Sandusky, Ohio facts for kids
Welcome to Sandusky, Ohio! This page is all about the amazing historic places in Sandusky that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special hall of fame for buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as a significant part of our past.
You can find 114 of these special places right here in Sandusky. There are even more in Erie County, where Sandusky is located. Some of these places are even called National Historic Landmarks, which are extra important!
What is the National Register of Historic Places?
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the United States' historic places worth saving. It's managed by the National Park Service. Being on the Register helps protect these places and often makes them eligible for special grants or tax benefits to help keep them in good shape. It's a way to celebrate and preserve the stories of our communities.
Historic Places in Sandusky
Sandusky has many cool buildings and sites that tell us about its history. From old schools and churches to unique houses and even parts of the famous Cedar Point amusement park, these places show how Sandusky has grown and changed over time. Each one has a story!
Below is a list of these special places. You'll see their names, addresses, and when they were added to the National Register. Some of them might even have a picture so you can see what they look like!
Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | Description | |
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1 | Adams Street Double House |
(#75001384) |
106-108 E. Adams St. 41°27′13″N 82°42′35″W / 41.453611°N 82.709722°W |
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2 | Barker School |
(#82001374) |
1925 Barker St. 41°26′43″N 82°43′38″W / 41.445278°N 82.727222°W |
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3 | Freeland T. Barney House |
(#82001375) |
215-213 Fulton St. 41°27′14″N 82°42′59″W / 41.453888°N 82.716388°W |
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4 | Bates-Cockrem House |
(#82001376) |
325 Lawrence St. 41°27′07″N 82°43′01″W / 41.451944°N 82.716944°W |
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5 | Bavarian Brewery |
(#82001377) |
1816-1820 W. Jefferson St. 41°26′56″N 82°43′32″W / 41.448888°N 82.725555°W |
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6 | Lucas Beecher House |
(#79001827) |
215 W. Washington Row 41°27′18″N 82°42′44″W / 41.455000°N 82.712361°W |
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7 | Bing's Hotel |
(#82001378) |
302 E. Water St. 41°27′29″N 82°42′32″W / 41.458056°N 82.708889°W |
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8 | John Boalt House |
(#82001379) |
631 Wayne St. 41°27′03″N 82°42′25″W / 41.450833°N 82.706944°W |
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9 | Boeckling Building |
(#82001380) |
103-105 W. Shoreline Dr. 41°27′28″N 82°42′47″W / 41.457778°N 82.713194°W |
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10 | G.A. Boeckling House |
(#83001960) |
614 Columbus Ave. 41°27′03″N 82°42′30″W / 41.450833°N 82.708333°W |
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11 | G.A. BOECKLING (side-paddlewheel steamboat) |
(#83001959) |
Jackson Street Dock 41°27′29″N 82°42′52″W / 41.458055°N 82.714444°W |
This steamboat was sadly damaged by fire in 1989. | |
12 | Boy with the Boot Fountain |
(#82001381) |
W. Washington St. Park 41°27′16″N 82°42′46″W / 41.454444°N 82.712778°W |
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13 | Cable Park Historic District |
(#87002506) |
1103-1234 Wayne St. 41°26′47″N 82°42′14″W / 41.446388°N 82.703888°W |
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14 | Frank Cable House |
(#82001382) |
809 W. Washington St. 41°27′11″N 82°43′01″W / 41.453056°N 82.716944°W |
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15 | Laurence Cable House |
(#82001383) |
910 W. Monroe St. 41°26′52″N 82°42′54″W / 41.447777°N 82.715000°W |
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16 | Campbell School |
(#82001384) |
1215 Campbell St. 41°26′44″N 82°42′25″W / 41.445555°N 82.706944°W |
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17 | Carnegie Library |
(#75001385) |
Adams and Columbus Ave. 41°27′12″N 82°42′38″W / 41.453333°N 82.710555°W |
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18 | Cedar Point Light |
(#84003667) |
Cedar Point amusement park 41°29′17″N 82°41′37″W / 41.488056°N 82.693611°W |
This lighthouse was first listed in 1982. | |
19 | Coliseum |
(#82001385) |
Main Midway at Cedar Point amusement park 41°28′53″N 82°40′54″W / 41.481389°N 82.681667°W |
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20 | Columbus Avenue Historic District |
(#83001961) |
102-162 Columbus Ave. 41°27′25″N 82°42′43″W / 41.456944°N 82.711944°W |
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21 | Commercial Banking & Trust Co. |
(#82001386) |
115 E. Washington Row 41°27′20″N 82°42′39″W / 41.455555°N 82.710833°W |
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22 | Converse-Mertz Apartments |
(#82001388) |
301-303 E. Washington St. 41°27′23″N 82°42′28″W / 41.456255°N 82.707777°W |
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23 | Eleutheros Cooke House |
(#82001390) |
410 Columbus Ave. 41°27′12″N 82°42′35″W / 41.453388°N 82.709722°W |
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24 | Eleutheros Cooke House |
(#82001389) |
1415 Columbus Ave. 41°26′38″N 82°42′18″W / 41.443889°N 82.705°W |
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25 | Cooke-Robertson House |
(#82001387) |
412 Columbus Ave. 41°27′12″N 82°42′35″W / 41.453333°N 82.709722°W |
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26 | William D. Curtis House |
(#82001391) |
1411 Hayes Ave. 41°26′35″N 82°42′38″W / 41.443166°N 82.710555°W |
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27 | William H. Dentzel 1921 Carousel |
(#90000627) |
Frontiertown at Cedar Point amusement park 41°29′04″N 82°41′32″W / 41.484444°N 82.692222°W |
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28 | William H. Dentzel 1924 Carousel |
(#90000625) |
Kiddy Kingdom at Cedar Point amusement park 41°28′51″N 82°40′51″W / 41.480833°N 82.680833°W |
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29 | George J. Doerzbach House |
(#87000639) |
1208-1210 Central Ave. 41°26′44″N 82°42′51″W / 41.445555°N 82.714166°W |
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30 | Emmanuel Church |
(#82001392) |
334 Columbus Ave. 41°27′14″N 82°42′37″W / 41.453889°N 82.710278°W |
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31 | Engels And Krudwig Wine Company Buildings |
(#76001417) |
220 E. Water St. 41°27′28″N 82°42′35″W / 41.457778°N 82.709722°W |
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32 | Herman Engels House |
(#82001393) |
117 Hancock St. 41°27′28″N 82°42′32″W / 41.457777°N 82.708888°W |
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33 | Engine House No. 1 |
(#82001394) |
901 W. Market St. 41°27′15″N 82°43′06″W / 41.454166°N 82.718333°W |
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34 | Engine House No. 3 |
(#75001386) |
Meigs St. and Sycamore Line 41°27′09″N 82°41′53″W / 41.4525°N 82.698056°W |
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35 | Erie County Jail |
(#82001395) |
204 W. Adams St. 41°27′11″N 82°42′40″W / 41.453055°N 82.711111°W |
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36 | Erie County Office Building |
(#74001470) |
1202 Sycamore Line 41°26′52″N 82°41′49″W / 41.447777°N 82.696944°W |
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37 | Erie County Oil Products Co. |
(#82001396) |
649 Tiffin Ave. 41°26′48″N 82°43′37″W / 41.446666°N 82.726944°W |
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38 | Exchange Hotel |
(#75001388) |
202-204 E. Water St. 41°27′28″N 82°42′37″W / 41.457777°N 82.710277°W |
This building was unfortunately destroyed by fire in 1977. | |
39 | Facer's Store |
(#82001397) |
279 E. Market St. 41°27′26″N 82°42′31″W / 41.457333°N 82.708722°W |
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40 | Feick Building |
(#09000848) |
158-160 E. Market St. 41°27′22″N 82°42′38″W / 41.456244°N 82.710506°W |
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41 | First Church of Christ, Scientist |
(#82001398) |
128 E. Adams St. 41°27′14″N 82°42′32″W / 41.453888°N 82.709022°W |
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42 | First Congregational Church |
(#82001399) |
431 Columbus Ave. 41°27′09″N 82°42′36″W / 41.4525°N 82.71°W |
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43 | Follett-Moss-Moss Residences |
(#74001471) |
404, 414, 428 Wayne St. 41°27′13″N 82°42′28″W / 41.453611°N 82.707778°W |
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44 | Fox's Brewery-Diamond Wine Co. |
(#82001400) |
334 Harrison St. 41°27′03″N 82°43′29″W / 41.450833°N 82.724722°W |
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45 | Godfrey-Johnson House |
(#82001401) |
417 Columbus Ave. 41°27′11″N 82°42′37″W / 41.452944°N 82.710277°W |
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46 | Grace Episcopal Church |
(#82001402) |
315 Wayne St. 41°27′17″N 82°42′34″W / 41.454722°N 82.709444°W |
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47 | Henry Graefe House |
(#82001403) |
1429 Columbus Ave. 41°26′36″N 82°42′17″W / 41.443333°N 82.704722°W |
William Warren Sabin was the architect for this house. | |
48 | Great American Racing Derby |
(#90000626) |
Main Midway at Cedar Point amusement park 41°28′50″N 82°41′00″W / 41.480556°N 82.683333°W |
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49 | Rice Harper House |
(#82001404) |
403 E. Washington St. 41°27′25″N 82°42′22″W / 41.456944°N 82.706111°W |
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50 | Hemminger Saloon |
(#82001405) |
333 W. Market St. 41°27′20″N 82°42′51″W / 41.455555°N 82.714166°W |
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51 | Hinde & Dauch Paper Co. |
(#82001408) |
407 Decatur St. 41°27′08″N 82°42′48″W / 41.452222°N 82.713333°W |
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52 | Hinde & Dauch Paper Co. |
(#82001407) |
401 W. Shoreline Dr. 41°27′28″N 82°42′55″W / 41.457778°N 82.715278°W |
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53 | Hinde & Dauch Paper Co. |
(#82001406) |
409 W. Water St. 41°27′24″N 82°42′54″W / 41.456666°N 82.715000°W |
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54 | James J. Hinde House |
(#82001409) |
317 Fulton St. 41°27′09″N 82°42′57″W / 41.452500°N 82.715833°W |
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55 | Holy Angels Church |
(#82001410) |
W. Jefferson St. at Tiffin Ave. and Clinton St. 41°26′57″N 82°43′23″W / 41.449167°N 82.723056°W |
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56 | Hotel Rieger |
(#05000578) |
232 Jackson St. 41°27′19″N 82°42′47″W / 41.455278°N 82.713056°W |
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57 | Lester Hubbard House |
(#82001411) |
134 E. Adams St. 41°27′14″N 82°42′31″W / 41.453889°N 82.708611°W |
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58 | S.B. Hubbard House |
(#82001412) |
1205 Columbus Ave. 41°26′43″N 82°42′21″W / 41.445388°N 82.705833°W |
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59 | Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple |
(#03000327) |
231 W. Washington Row 41°27′18″N 82°42′46″W / 41.455°N 82.712778°W |
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60 | Jackson Jr. High School |
(#82001413) |
414 W. Madison St. 41°27′01″N 82°42′42″W / 41.450166°N 82.711666°W |
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61 | Kerber's Marine Grocery |
(#82001414) |
1006 Tiffin Ave. 41°26′46″N 82°43′37″W / 41.446111°N 82.726888°W |
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62 | August Kuebeler House |
(#82001416) |
1319 Tiffin Ave. 41°26′40″N 82°43′46″W / 41.444444°N 82.729444°W |
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63 | Kuebeler-Stang Block |
(#82001415) |
634 Hancock St. 41°27′05″N 82°42′18″W / 41.451388°N 82.704888°W |
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64 | Lake Shore And Michigan Southern Railroad Depot |
(#75001389) |
N. Depot at Carr St. 41°26′26″N 82°43′07″W / 41.440556°N 82.718611°W |
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65 | Ebenezer Lane House |
(#82001417) |
318 Huron Ave. 41°27′18″N 82°42′31″W / 41.455000°N 82.708611°W |
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66 | Lea Block |
(#82001418) |
174-186 E. Market St. 41°27′23″N 82°42′37″W / 41.456388°N 82.710277°W |
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67 | Henry Lotz Store |
(#82001419) |
1119 W. Washington St. 41°27′08″N 82°43′13″W / 41.452222°N 82.720277°W |
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68 | Mad River Block |
(#74001472) |
1002-1018 W. Adams St. 41°27′03″N 82°43′06″W / 41.450833°N 82.718333°W |
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69 | Ogden Mallory House |
(#82001420) |
410 Warren St. 41°27′20″N 82°42′13″W / 41.455555°N 82.703611°W |
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70 | George March House |
(#82001421) |
532 Wayne St. 41°27′08″N 82°42′25″W / 41.452222°N 82.706944°W |
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71 | James E. Marshall House |
(#82001422) |
514 Wayne St. 41°27′08″N 82°42′26″W / 41.452222°N 82.707222°W |
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72 | McKenster-Groff House |
(#82001423) |
334 E. Washington St. 41°27′22″N 82°42′23″W / 41.456111°N 82.706389°W |
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73 | William Gordon Melville-Milne House |
(#79001828) |
319 Lawrence St. 41°27′07″N 82°43′02″W / 41.451944°N 82.717222°W |
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74 | John Mertz House |
(#92001077) |
610 W. Washington St. 41°27′12″N 82°42′55″W / 41.453333°N 82.715277°W |
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75 | Monroe School |
(#82001424) |
328 E. Monroe St. 41°27′05″N 82°42′13″W / 41.451389°N 82.703611°W |
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76 | Moss-Foster House |
(#82001425) |
621 Wayne St. 41°27′04″N 82°42′26″W / 41.451111°N 82.707222°W |
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77 | Daniel C. Muller Carousel |
(#82001426) |
Main Midway at Cedar Point amusement park 41°28′44″N 82°40′46″W / 41.478750°N 82.679583°W |
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78 | Murschel House |
(#82001427) |
1221 N. Depot St. 41°26′28″N 82°43′06″W / 41.441111°N 82.718333°W |
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79 | No. 5 Fire Station |
(#82001428) |
W. Madison and Tiffin Ave. 41°26′51″N 82°43′33″W / 41.447611°N 82.725833°W |
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80 | Old First Church |
(#82001430) |
265 Jackson St. 41°27′16″N 82°42′47″W / 41.454444°N 82.713055°W |
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81 | Osborne School |
(#82001431) |
922 W. Osborne St. 41°26′32″N 82°42′55″W / 41.442222°N 82.715277°W |
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82 | Red Popcorn Wagon |
(#82001432) |
102 W. Washington Row 41°27′18″N 82°42′41″W / 41.455111°N 82.711333°W |
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83 | Joseph Root House |
(#82001433) |
231 E. Adams St. 41°27′18″N 82°42′27″W / 41.454888°N 82.707500°W |
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84 | Ross Hardware |
(#82001434) |
708 Hancock St. 41°27′04″N 82°42′17″W / 41.451111°N 82.704722°W |
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85 | St. Mary's Catholic Church |
(#75001391) |
429 Central Ave. 41°27′05″N 82°42′50″W / 41.451389°N 82.713889°W |
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86 | St. Mary's Girls Grade School |
(#82001438) |
514 Decatur St. 41°27′04″N 82°42′44″W / 41.451000°N 82.712222°W |
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87 | St. Mary's Rectory |
(#82001439) |
429 Central Ave. 41°27′06″N 82°42′49″W / 41.451666°N 82.713611°W |
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88 | St. Mary's School |
(#82001440) |
410 W. Jefferson St. 41°27′05″N 82°43′25″W / 41.451389°N 82.723611°W |
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89 | Sts. Peter & Paul Church and Rectory |
(#83001963) |
Columbus Ave. at E. Jefferson St. 41°27′08″N 82°42′32″W / 41.452222°N 82.708889°W |
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90 | St. Stephen's AME Church |
(#82001441) |
312 Neil St. 41°26′56″N 82°42′11″W / 41.448888°N 82.703055°W |
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91 | Schine State Theatre |
(#82001435) |
101-109 Columbus Ave. 41°27′25″N 82°42′45″W / 41.456944°N 82.712500°W |
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92 | Second Baptist Church |
(#02000061) |
315 Decatur St. 41°27′12″N 82°42′51″W / 41.453333°N 82.714167°W |
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93 | Walter Simpson House |
(#82001436) |
521 Hancock St. 41°27′10″N 82°42′22″W / 41.452778°N 82.706111°W |
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94 | William A. Simpson House |
(#82001437) |
230 E. Washington St. 41°27′21″N 82°42′29″W / 41.455833°N 82.708056°W |
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95 | Rush R. Sloane House |
(#75001390) |
403 E. Adams St. 41°27′20″N 82°42′19″W / 41.455555°N 82.705277°W |
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96 | John Stang House |
(#82001442) |
629 Columbus Ave. 41°27′01″N 82°42′31″W / 41.450277°N 82.708611°W |
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97 | Henry Stoffel Blacksmith Shop |
(#82001443) |
321 E. Market St. (rear) 41°27′28″N 82°42′28″W / 41.457777°N 82.707777°W |
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98 | Adam J. Stoll House |
(#82001444) |
531 Wayne St. 41°27′07″N 82°42′27″W / 41.451944°N 82.7075°W |
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99 | Stone's Block |
(#82001445) |
202 Columbus Ave. 41°27′22″N 82°42′41″W / 41.456111°N 82.711388°W |
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100 | Sycamore School |
(#74001473) |
3rd and Sycamore Sts. 41°27′03″N 82°41′51″W / 41.450833°N 82.6975°W |
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101 | Taylor-Frohman House |
(#82001446) |
1315 Columbus Ave. 41°26′40″N 82°42′19″W / 41.444444°N 82.705277°W |
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102 | Third National Bank |
(#82001447) |
220 W. Market St. 41°27′20″N 82°42′46″W / 41.455556°N 82.712778°W |
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103 | William T. Townsend House |
(#82001448) |
515 W. Washington St. 41°27′14″N 82°42′54″W / 41.453888°N 82.715000°W |
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104 | U.S. Post Office |
(#82001450) |
W. Washington and Jackson Sts. 41°27′14″N 82°42′46″W / 41.453889°N 82.712778°W |
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105 | Ernst Von Schulenburg House |
(#82001451) |
922 W. Adams St. 41°27′04″N 82°43′02″W / 41.451111°N 82.717222°W |
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106 | James Wadsworth House |
(#82001452) |
519 Huron Ave. 41°27′12″N 82°42′18″W / 41.453333°N 82.705138°W |
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107 | Wagner Palace |
(#82001453) |
804-806 Hayes Ave. 41°26′55″N 82°42′27″W / 41.448611°N 82.707500°W |
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108 | Water Street Commercial Buildings |
(#75001392) |
101-165 E. Water St. and 101-231 W. Water St. 41°27′26″N 82°42′45″W / 41.457222°N 82.7125°W |
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109 | West Market School |
(#82001454) |
211 Fulton St. 41°27′15″N 82°43′00″W / 41.454055°N 82.716666°W |
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110 | Samuel M. White House |
(#76001419) |
304 E. Adams St. 41°27′17″N 82°42′25″W / 41.454722°N 82.706833°W |
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111 | Wichman's Grocery |
(#82001455) |
1118 W. Washington St. 41°27′06″N 82°43′13″W / 41.451666°N 82.720277°W |
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112 | Willdred Flats |
(#93000152) |
1116 Columbus Ave. 41°26′47″N 82°42′20″W / 41.446255°N 82.705555°W |
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113 | Zion Lutheran Church |
(#82001456) |
501-503 Columbus Ave. 41°27′08″N 82°42′35″W / 41.452222°N 82.709722°W |
Places No Longer Listed
Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen if the building is changed too much, or if it is no longer standing. Here are a few places in Sandusky that were once on the list but are not anymore:
Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Date removed | Location | Summary | |
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1 | Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Depot |
(#78002057) |
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Washington and Warren Sts. 41°27′25″N 82°42′18″W / 41.4570°N 82.705°W |
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2 | Hotel Breakers |
(#82003565) |
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Cedar Point 41°29′28″N 82°41′16″W / 41.4911°N 82.6878°W |
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3 | Ohio Theatre |
(#82001429) |
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205-211 W. Market St. 41°27′22″N 82°42′45″W / 41.456°N 82.7125°W |