Castor Block

Location: 960-972 Logan Street

Date Built: 1909

History of the Building:

A unique feature of this building is the antique rope-operated elevator which is no longer in use today.  Over the years, several hardware stores were located in this building.  The original tenants were Carl O. Hare Welding and Machine Shop, Ora E. Imler (garage work and agent for Buick Motor Co.), and J.M. Worthington Meats. An iron-clad smokehouse was originally located behind the meat market, but it is long since gone. Barker Hardware operated in this location for many years.

The stone label on the upper façade clearly identifies this building and its date. The Castors were prosperous farmers in Hamilton County.

The lower façade has been significantly altered.  The upper façade retains the corbelled brick cornice that modestly referenced the Romanesque Style that was applied to commercial buildings in this period, although this would have been getting late for its popularity.

Current Use: Old Picket Fence, John Culp, Attorney.