The Carlisle Block Building

4 East Main Street and 9 South Paint Street
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
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Unique Features

The prominent corner structure on East Main Street and South Paint Street known as The Carlisle Block Building is located in the heart of downtown Chillicothe. It is situated at the city’s main intersection across from the Courthouse and near City Hall. The grandiose brick structure, built in 1885 by architects John F. and Charles B. Cook, is known as the crown jewel of the city and contributes an important part to the historic fabric of the Chillicothe Historic Business District. The property is comprised of storefronts and space for various mixed commercial uses. The building is a fine example of the Romanesque style with some detail characteristic of the Late Victorian Period. Its most impressive architectural features are: the 100 foot corner tower, decorative mansard dormers, and cut stone coping finials.

The Carlisle Block Building is now undergoing a complete historic interior and exterior renovation.  As renovated, building will contain Adena office space and 32 residential units for its resident physician program.  The historic elements of the Carlisle will be preserved while top of the line modern amenities will be incorporated. The total project cost is estimated to be approximately $8 to $10 million. The sources include traditional bank financing, a JobsOhio low interest loan, community foundation loans, and both Federal and State Historic Tax Credits.

The Adena Health System will master lease the entire building. Adena was established in downtown Chillicothe in 1895 and is the region’s largest employer. This revitalization project has been made possible because of Adena’s unconditional commitment to the City of Chillicothe and its operational plan to invest $10 million in a new medical education program.

Location

The Historic Business District of Downtown Chillicothe

Historical Information

The City of Chillicothe has played an important role in Ohio’s history. During the 1800s, it grew into a busy economic center. Chillicothe became the first capital of Ohio in 1803 when Ohio, after separating from the Northwest Territory, was founded as a state. Influential political players such as Edward Tiffin, Ohio’s first governor and Thomas Worthington, who served as Ohio’s sixth governor, settled in Chillicothe.

The Chillicothe Historic Business District comprises of various architectural styles of the early 19th century. It represents Chillicothe’s first settlement and is an important landmark of Ohio’s history. It features architectural periods such as Greek Revival, Early Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire or Romanesque in commercial, governmental and religious structures. Even though Chillicothe suffered damaging fires in 1820 and 1852, the district remained unharmed. It is rich in architecture and history, and is a witness to Chillicothe’s prosperity and status as economic and political center in the 19th century. The Chillicothe Historic Business District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Articles

Once an eyesore, building again a source of pride
– The Columbus Dispatch

Rededicating a ‘Crown Jewel’ Ribbon Cutting
– The Pike County News Watchman

Ribbon Cut on Carlisle Reopening
– Chillicothe Gazette

Chillicothe’s historic Carlisle Building gets new life
– The Columbus Dispatch

‘Cool factor’ of Carlisle impresses future tenants
– Chillicothe Gazette

Carlisle Building challenging but rewarding
– Chillicothe Gazette

Carlisle Building renovation moving along
– Chillicothe Gazette

It’s official: Adena, Chesler Group commit to restoring Carlisle Building
– Chillicothe Gazette

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