About this property
Marathon Oil Corporation was an American company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. In November 2024, it was acquired by ConocoPhillips and absorbed into the company. Marathon was founded in 1887 in Lima, Ohio, as the Ohio Oil Company. In 1899, the company was acquired by the Standard Oil Company (New Jersey). After the antitrust case against Jersey Standard in 1911 and subsequent breakup of its holdings, Ohio Oil once again became an independent company.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01000791. It was listed on July 24, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Ohio Oil Company Building listed on the National Register?
Ohio Oil Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Ohio Oil Company Building?
Ohio Oil Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ohio Oil Company Building?
The period of significance for Ohio Oil Company Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1887.
Can I research the history near Ohio Oil Company Building?
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