Village Hobby Shop, Historic commercial building in Mechanicsburg, Ohio.
The Village Hobby Shop features brick masonry construction with Renaissance Revival and Italianate architectural elements, including massive arches over display windows and decorative cornices.
Built in 1880, the structure initially housed Trader's Bank and Schetter's Jewelry Store before transitioning to John Brinnon's Meat Market by 1901.
The building represents the commercial development of Mechanicsburg during the late 19th century, when the town served as a trading center for surrounding agricultural communities.
Located at coordinates 40.0722, -83.5564 on Main Street, now State Route 29, the Village Hobby Shop maintains its original architectural features and position in downtown Mechanicsburg.
The structure earned National Register of Historic Places designation in 1985 as part of a multiple property submission including twenty significant buildings in Mechanicsburg.
Location: Ohio
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Italianate architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.07220,-83.55640
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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