URB 2015-45 (Administrative)
UPTOWN REVIEW BOARD
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Issued To:
Randy Birge
Property Address:
16 W. College Ave (Dr. Shoe)
Approval Action
Approval Granted For:
____ Ordinary Maintenance
___
X Remodeling/Reconstruction
Description of Maintenance or Repair
Installation of 12” x 18” informational signage (white vinyl letters) on entry door glass.
_______________________________
Secretary, Uptown Review Board
11/16/15
Date
Westerville Uptown District
Inventory #: 110
Building Inventory
Address
Date: 12/04
12-18 W College Ave
Present Use
Retail, office
Original Use
Retail, residential
Construction
c. 1880s
Date
Source
Sanborn Maps
Architect
Unknown
Builder
Unknown
Style
Vernacular
Setting
Commercial; side street
Historic Name
J.R. Williams Bakery
Current Name
Brown Tax Accounting
LLC
# of Stories
2
Approx. Acreage
Less than 1
Roof Type
Flat
# of Bays (front/side)
7/2
Exterior Wall Fabric
Stretcher bond
Roof Material
Built-up
Window Types
1/1 double-hung;
Foundation Material
Brick
Major Alterations
Building painted; windows altered; awnings removed; one-story addition
Architectural
Description
brick
fixed
to sides and rear
This is a rectangular, two-story brick building with seven bays on the
second floor and four storefronts on the first. The building has simple,
wide eaves and plain façade. Windows have pained lintels and sills, but
no other ornamentation. The western-most unit appears to have been
originally built as a residence, as evidenced by the wide doorway and
residentially scaled windows on front, side and rear. The second and
third storefronts were also part of the original building while the last
unit was added later. Several one-story additions were constructed at
the rear of the building during the late 19th century, and a one-story
porch on the west side was enclosed c. 1920s.
History/Significance
Likely built during the 1880s, this building was the original location of
J.R. Williams’ Bakery and Soda Shop, a popular local gathering place for
many years. J.R. Williams opened his bakery here in 1887. In 1900, a
meat market is shown at #14, the bakery at #16, and a dwelling at #18.
Since Sanborn maps show an internal opening between #16 and #18, it
is possible that Williams lived next door to his bakery. By 1913, both 16
and 18 housed Williams’ confectionary, while the rear of the building
was shown as an ice cream factory. Meeting with great success,
Williams relocated to State St in 1927 and operated his business as
Williams’ Grill. His former quarters were used as City Hall offices for a
time in the 1930s.
Sanborn Map Research
Building is shown on 1894 map, except for unit #12, which was added
before 1900. Several one-story rear additions existed prior to 1894.
Former Names & When
WRRB/URB Records
Exterior changes: WRRB 76-08
Signage: WRRB 77-12; URB 99-02
Painting; awning replacements: URB 96-18
Plant replacement: URB 02-31
Painting: URB 03-08
Re-siding: URB 05-06
Replacement of second story windows: URB 07-40
Paint colors, awnings, window replacement, signage, repairs: URB 12-21
& URB 12-22
12 W College Ave:
Signage: URB 13-10
Door Sign: URb 2014-39
14 W College Ave:
Exterior changes: WRRB 81-07; WRRB 88-23; WRRB 89-01
Signage: URB 97-08; URB 04-21; URB 04-36
Door Signage (Admin): URB 13-18
Signage (Window, Sandwich Board): URB 2014-13
Door Sign & Sandwich Board Sign: URB 2015-10
16 W College Ave:
Signage: URB 95-23
Sandwich board sign: URB 09-05
Windows and Awnings: URB 12-23
Wall Sign: URB 12-30
Window and Projecting Signage: URB 13-09
16 ½ W College Ave:
Signage: WRRB 78-22; URB 98-28
Windows and Awnings: URB 12-23
Balcony Addition: URB 2015-19
18 W College Ave:
Signage: URB 08-05; URB 11-14
Windows and Awnings: URB 12-23
Wall Sign: URB 12-31
Inventory File
1. “Meat Market.” Public Opinion article, 6/2/1955
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