Dr. H. Huber Block | |
Location | Main St. and Taft Ave., Ottawa, Ohio |
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Coordinates | 41°1′9″N 84°2′54″W / 41.01917°N 84.04833°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1882 Torn down = 2015 |
Architectural style | Italianate |
NRHP reference No. | 80003213 [1] |
Added to NRHP | June 4, 1980 |
The Dr. H. Huber Block was a historic commercial building in downtown Ottawa, Ohio, United States. Built in 1882, [1] it was erected for Dr. Hubert Huber, a native of Germany who immigrated to the nearby village of Glandorf in 1853. This Italianate three- story brick building is typical of many commercial buildings constructed in villages such as Ottawa in the late nineteenth century: as prosperity increased, building owners sought to rebuild their structures in the style of those in large cities. Besides maintaining a medical practice in the building, Huber also operated a pharmacy on the first story that continued in operation long after his death; the second floor consisted of residential apartments that he rented out to others, and the third floor was used for nearly a century as a meeting place for the local Knights of Columbus lodge. [2]
In 1980, the Huber Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1] It qualified for inclusion because of its well-preserved historic architecture, which was seen as significant in the local community. [3] Building was torn down in 2015 due to the 2007 flood damages.
Dr. H. Huber Block | |
Location | Main St. and Taft Ave., Ottawa, Ohio |
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Coordinates | 41°1′9″N 84°2′54″W / 41.01917°N 84.04833°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1882 Torn down = 2015 |
Architectural style | Italianate |
NRHP reference No. | 80003213 [1] |
Added to NRHP | June 4, 1980 |
The Dr. H. Huber Block was a historic commercial building in downtown Ottawa, Ohio, United States. Built in 1882, [1] it was erected for Dr. Hubert Huber, a native of Germany who immigrated to the nearby village of Glandorf in 1853. This Italianate three- story brick building is typical of many commercial buildings constructed in villages such as Ottawa in the late nineteenth century: as prosperity increased, building owners sought to rebuild their structures in the style of those in large cities. Besides maintaining a medical practice in the building, Huber also operated a pharmacy on the first story that continued in operation long after his death; the second floor consisted of residential apartments that he rented out to others, and the third floor was used for nearly a century as a meeting place for the local Knights of Columbus lodge. [2]
In 1980, the Huber Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1] It qualified for inclusion because of its well-preserved historic architecture, which was seen as significant in the local community. [3] Building was torn down in 2015 due to the 2007 flood damages.