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| − | The American House was a longtime provider of respite for many passing through [[Wooster, Ohio]] between the late 1830s and 1960s. During that time it went through several incarnations. The original structure, which began operation as a hotel circa 1837, was built by William | + | The American House was a longtime provider of respite for many passing through [[Wooster, Ohio]] between the late 1830s and 1960s. During that time it went through several incarnations. The original structure, which began operation as a hotel circa 1837, was built by William McComb and then leased to Jacob Maize to operate for several years. This structure was torn down to make way for an improved building by 1867. <ref> February 17, 2002:"Ask Genie- Keys to the Earliest Wooster Accommodation" by Bonnie Knox, The Daily Record p. F1 </ref> |
| − | It was alternately known as the American House,<ref> Reprint of 1856 Baker's Map of Wayne County Business Directory for Wooster p. 34 </ref> the [[Yoder House]], <ref> 1900 Wooster City and Wayne County Directory p. 14 </ref> [[New American, The|New American House]] (part of the American House block), <ref> 1912-1913 Complete Directory of Wooster and Orrville, Ohio and Wayne County Gazeteer p. 147 </ref> [[Bechtel Hotel (Wooster, Ohio)|Bechtel Hotel]] (part of Bechtel | + | It was alternately known as the American House,<ref> Reprint of 1856 Baker's Map of Wayne County Business Directory for Wooster p. 34 </ref> the [[Yoder House]], <ref> 1900 Wooster City and Wayne County Directory p. 14 </ref> [[New American, The|New American House]] (part of the American House block), <ref> 1912-1913 Complete Directory of Wooster and Orrville, Ohio and Wayne County Gazeteer p. 147 </ref> [[Bechtel Hotel (Wooster, Ohio)|Bechtel Hotel]] (part of Bechtel Accommodation Inc), <ref> 1932 Wooster City Directory p. 71 </ref> [[Bechtel Hotel (Wooster, Ohio)|Bechtel Hotel]], <ref> 1940 National's Wooster Ohio City Directory p. 109 </ref> and finally as the [[American Hotel]]. <ref> 1952 Wooster, Ohio City Directory p. 85 </ref> |
Along with the many name changes, the American House also went through a sizeable number of owners and managers as well as a rotation of businesses within its lower offices. | Along with the many name changes, the American House also went through a sizeable number of owners and managers as well as a rotation of businesses within its lower offices. | ||
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| + | ==American House, First Hotel 1837== | ||
| + | * 1837 - built by William McComb and leased to Jacob Maize to operate as a hotel on the corner of E. Liberty and Buckeye Streets | ||
| + | * 1850 - 1850 Census, indicated 23 guests and employees lived at the hotel. Horace Howard, Landlord live there with his wife, Abigail, and their two sons. <ref>American Hotel Popular Place to Live and Work In. Paul Locher. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 2008 June 21.</ref> | ||
| + | ==American House, Second Hotel 1867== | ||
| + | * 1867 - Hotel torn down to make way for newer 4-story building, brick Italianate structure, arched windows, ground floor housed a variety of businesses. On the second floor a large porch with fancy iron railing and decorative columns covered the sidewalk along E. Liberty St.<ref>American Hotel Popular Place to Live and Work In. Paul Locher. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 2008 June 21.</ref> | ||
| + | * 1870 - 1870 census, listed John Koch, Hotel Keeper with his wife Lucie, along with 4 children. Additional residents included E. B. Eshelman, editor of the Wayne County Democrat newspaper and Matthew McClure, Hotel Keeper at another hotel in the vicinity. <ref>American Hotel Popular Place to Live and Work In. Paul Locher. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 2008 June 21.</ref> | ||
| + | * 1873 - Commercial establishments included: bank, clothing store, boot and shoe, and a piano and organ store run by T. P. Baumgartner.<ref>American Hotel Popular Place to Live and Work In. Paul Locher. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 2008 June 21.</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==Yoder Hotel, 1892== | |
| − | + | * 1892 - Became the Yoder Hotel with building owner Catherine Imgard leasing it to Mary Yoder. <ref>American Hotel Popular Place to Live and Work In. Paul Locher. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 2008 June 21.</ref> | |
| − | + | * 1965 - Building sold to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Wooster | |
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Latest revision as of 20:23, 2 February 2023
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About
- Name
- American House (Wooster, Ohio)
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Accommodation
- Trading names
- American Hotel
- Services
- Hotel
Facts
- Founded
- 1837
Wooster,Ohio
- Date unknown
Related
- Parent organizations
Key Persons
- Founders
Location
- 133 E. Liberty St., Wooster, 44691, Ohio Lot. no. 103, later changed to Lot No. 31
See the list of boarders who stayed at the American House.
See the list of boarders who stayed at the American House.
View the timeline of American House.
Discover the historical documents on the American House.
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