Downtown Findlay's Historical Davis Building Renovation

D.T. DAVIS BUILDING

The three-story Davis Building (320 S. Main St) dates back to 1841, and is one of the oldest  structures in downtown Findlay. This building and several of its neighbors were a handful of properties previously owned by Hancock County that were slated for demolition after the flood in 2007. In 2014, though, a group of investors (FD Main Street) bought these properties as part of the revitalization plan for downtown Findlay and Dorney Plaza. The Davis building, now owned by Mallet Enterprises, was renovated for $1.1 million, a cost which was mitigated by part of a $325,000 historic preservation tax credit from the State of Ohio.
The fully-renovated building features many of the original components that were able to be saved, including the wood floors, doors, high ceilings, and exposed brick work.  All of the original ceiling beams are exposed, and many items have been recycled from other demolished buildings in the area. The main door, for example, is the door from the Grand Poobah Room of the former Elk’s building on Main Street. All of the building’s windows have been replaced, and the exterior has been power washed and painted in areas.

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Rooney & Ranzau and Flag City Title Agency occupy the entire first floor. They have a lobby, several offices, conference rooms, a kitchenette, and restrooms. The walls are adorned with local art, and the furnishings are an eclectic mix of local antiques and modern furniture. The crisp red awning adds a splash color to the exterior of the building.

[soliloquy id=”840091″] LRI (Lewis-Rachel Insurance) occupies the front portion of the 2nd floor facing Main Street. There is an apartment in the back of the 2nd floor and another on the 3rd floor.
 

Apartments for Rent

Apartment 1
Status: AVAILABLE
2rd floor/rear
Bedroom: 2
Bath: 2 full
Size: 1,800 sq/ft
Pets: cats
Utilities: not included
Appliances: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer hook-up
Parking: city garage/street after hours
Other: granite counter tops, gym membership, membership to Alexandria’s Beer Club
Price: $1,500 per/mo
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Apartment 2
Status: RENTED
3rd floor/front
Bedroom: 2
Bath: 2 full
Size: 1,800 sq/ft
Pets: cats
Utilities: not included
Appliances: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer hook-up
Parking: city garage/street after hours
Other: rooftop patio, granite counter tops, gym membership, membership to Alexandria’s Beer Club
Price: $1,800 per/mo
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Looking to the future

Three townhouses are going into the Knights of Columbus building connected to the back of the Davis Building.  Built in 1876, this building is currently under renovation and will be available for rent later this year.

This is the unofficial first phase of the Dorney Plaza revitalization. Below is the most recent concept for further changes.

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