National Register of Historic Places

Dorsey Building

Lima, Allen County, Ohio
Listed
October 6, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82001350

About this property

The Dorsey Building was a historic commercial building in Lima, Ohio, United States. Located along South Main Street in the city's downtown, it was built in a transitional style of architecture in 1899. Among its most distinguishing features was elaborate stonework, which was deemed equal to that of the adjacent Linneman Building and superior to that of all other Lima buildings. Like the Linneman Building and several other buildings on South Main, the Dorsey Building was constructed during a period of great prosperity in Lima: the railroad industry was expanding, and the discovery of petroleum in the vicinity had led to an economic boom in the city's economy. In 1982, the Dorsey Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance. It was one of seventeen buildings in and around downtown Lima to be added to the Register at the same time as part of the "Lima Multiple Resource Area." Six of the other sixteen were located along South Main, including the buildings adjacent to the Dorsey on both north and south. Today, the Dorsey Building remains listed on the Register, but the building has been demolished; in its place sits a parking lot.

Location

208 S. Main St.
Lima, Allen County, Ohio
40.73776, -84.10541

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Dorsey Building listed on the National Register?

Dorsey Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Dorsey Building?

Dorsey Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dorsey Building?

The period of significance for Dorsey Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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