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Cheviot Buick Co.
Cincinnati, OH |
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The Cheviot Buick Co. showroom was built in the early 1900s. I don't know when the white building was constructed or what its original use was. [first three photos thanks George Feinthel]
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Cadillac Building [gone]
Cleveland, OH |
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This Cadillac Building, aka the Corlett Building, was being demolished when these photos were taken in 2009. The site will be used for parking and possibly a farmers market. Perhaps they will be preserving the facade or incorporating some of these details in the new building. The ground floor functioned as a Cadillac dealership when the building was constructed in 1914. From 1925-1965, it was home to Downtown Chevrolet. For more, see this website.
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former Chevrolet showroom
Elyria, OH |
former Ford showroom
Columbus, OH |
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This former Chevrolet showroom was vacant in 2009.
This former Ford showroom was built in 1918. The front part of the building was used as a showroom and the rear was a repair garage. In 1985, the building was converted into architectural offices. It is now home to Karlsberger Companies. For more, see this website.
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America's Packard Museum
Dayton, OH |
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America's Packard Museum is located in a former Packard showroom which was built in 1917. The dealership was known as the Citizens Motorcar Company. The museum opened here in 1993. There are more than 50 restored Packards on display. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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Gutberlet Chevrolet
McConnelsville, OH |
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The Gutberlet Chevrolet building features incredible details. Does anyone know when it was built or what business was here originally?
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Buckles Motors
Urbana, OH |
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Buckles Motors has been here since 1956. The building appears to be older than that. For more, see their website.
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Motorcars of Canton
Canton, OH |
Motorcars of Canton inhabits a former Mazda dealership which was built in the 1970s. The shape of the windows is meant to simulate the Mazda rotary engine. The sign on the roof revolved at one time.
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