Current Projects

BUCYRUS HOMES PROJECT

The Bucyrus Homes Project is a joint effort of the Bucyrus Preservation Society in cooperation with The Bucyrus Telegraph Forum. Over the coming months and years the Society will be profiling unassumming homes within the community that have, to a certain degree, maintained the character in which they were built. A brief history of the architectural style, when built, current and former owners, pictures of the property, and Society comments will be included in this series. If you own or know of a property that may be included in this very important project please contact us.

Following is a list of current and upcoming articles included in the Bucyrus Homes Project:

Homes that we wish to feature in the near future

405 E. Charles St., Home of Bob and Judy Slater

557 E. Charles St., Home of Millard and Marilyn Mead

316 W. Warren St., Home of Jon and Christine Reichenbach

513 W. Warren St., Home of Nick and Peg Vasil

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501 E. Rensselaer St., Home of Mr. and Mrs. David Kieffer

1663 Whetstone St., Home of Alan and Mary Ann Basinger

415 S. Poplar St., Home of Scott and Janet Painter

860 S. Sandusky Ave., Home of Haven and Marianne Wensinger

432 E. Rensselaer St., Home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Springer

603 S. Walnut St., Home of Dwight and Sandy Leuthold

323 S. Walnut St., Home of Stephen and Cindy Ross

426 E. Mansfield St., Home of Mr. Mike Miller

408 Hopley Ave., Home of Jim and Barb Baldy

RELOCATING THE PLYMOUTH STREET STATION

The original location of the station.

The Plymouth St. Railroad Station was located at the corner of Plymouth St. and Lane St. in the northeastern area of Bucyrus. The Station was used at the turn of the century as a cream stop and alternative for those living north of the Sandusky River when the river was un-passable. Over the years the property had been used as a barber shop and more recently as living quarters.

The Bucyrus Preservation Society was approached by the owner of its interest in saving the structure from demolition. The Society agreed that the building should be saved and relocated the station to an area near the T&OC Depot on E. Rensselaer Street. Mr. Bobby Carter, Retiree and former Bucyrus city Councilman was the coordinator of the project.

Nearly all the labor and materials for the buildings relocation were donated by local citizens. The following list represents many of those gifts in kind. The Little Station now serves as a gift shop for the complex and offices of the Bucyrus Preservation Society.

Contributors of material, labor, and/or equipment

Roger Erwin, Vess Johnson, Jim Assenheimer, Jim Thompson, Paul Raymond, Ned Stuckman, Furners Carpet and Flooring, Rick Harter, Dan Pinson, Butch Kennedy, Kirk Schiefer, Design Built Construction, Rod Streib, Gulley Drywall, Dundore Plumbing, Phil Lazar, Zeigler Electric, Byrd Vault Co., Dave Tschanen, Mark Quinn, Burt Wentz, Weithman Rentals, Crawford County Engineers, Members of Bucyrus Station Association, Dave Swavel, Steve Frisch

Re-Used Building Materials

Original Slate Roof,

Foundation of concrete block

Bathroom Light from Quinby Block

Flooring from Lykens School demolition

Tile Floor and doors from Court House Renovation

Main lights from Marion School demolition

Wainscoating from E. Warren St.home remodeling

Stone from former Crawford Co. Jail

Removing the roof in preparation for moving the station.

The new hardwood flooring inside the Little Station.

The Main room of the Little Station

The Little Station on its' new foundation and ready for visitors!

Significant Contributions for Stained Glass Window

The Bucyrus Preservation Society in conjunction with the Bucyrus Station Association have repaired all of the Stained Glass Windows from the T&OC Depot. The station had 25 leaded stained glass transom windows which surrounded the building. Many of the windows had been broken over the years and some were removed and taken to other locations.

Mr. Bill Snyder, a local art glass artesian, has taken the project on and has restored all 25 windows. Mr. Snyder is known for his work in the recent Bucyrus Middle School Renovation Project.

The significant contribution for each window was $2,500, and for the one window measuring over 8 feet, the contribution level was $7,500. By making this very important contribution, the persons name has been inscribed on a brass plate attached to the bottom of the window. All of the windows for this significant contribution level have been sold. Thanks to Mr. Bill Snyder and the fund raising efforts of the Society members, over $65,000 has been raised for the restoration.

ACE AWARD

The Bucyrus Preservation Society will be presenting a plaque, on a limited basis, to area downtown businesses that meet a certain criteria. A large portion of the criteria will be based upon improvements made to a local building that uphold the original integrity. This project will begin during the month of April and continue indefinitely.

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