Kline Block, 200-202 E. State St, Fremont, Ohio
Rutherford B. Hayes Library and Museums
Henry Kline constructed this building in 1893. It was considered one of the finest business structures in Fremont, Ohio. It was located on the northeast corner of East State Street and Sandusky Avenue. The versatile Mr. Kline is said to have run successful plumbing, sand, pork packing, and wholesale liquor businesses. The ornate gazebo on the roof was an east side landmark where at one time the Agerman Band played music on Saturday nights to the delight of listeners on park benches below. The Kline family lived in the fine Victorian house at the right. The photograph was taken in the 1890s.
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