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19th Century Mural Discovered in Downtown Tiffin

May 9, 2023

TIFFIN, OHIO – May 9, 2023 – Tiffin, Ohio – During a Downtown Tiffin building renovation project, Tiffin Capital Investments discovered a stunning mural dating back to 1895.

The mural, originally an exterior wall of the adjacent building, was uncovered while removing plaster on the second floor at 31 Court Street.   Tiffin Capital Investments restored and preserved the mural as part of the apartment loft renovation project. The discovery showcases the building’s history and serves as a reminder of the city’s rich heritage.

In addition to the mural, a storefront renovation will be completed with the recent approval of the city’s Façade Enhancement Grant program. The renewed façade will help to improve the building’s exterior appearance and restore 31 Court Street in Tiffin, Ohio, to its former glory.

Kip Kieffer, co-owner of Tiffin Capital Investments, expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “We are thrilled to be part of the effort to preserve Tiffin’s rich history by restoring this historic building. The renovations will continue to enhance the Downtown Tiffin redevelopment and the East Green/Court Street area of town.”

Mayor Dawn Iannantuono also expressed her support for the restoration project, saying, “What a cool discovery to have found without ever realizing it was there! Thank you, Tiffin Capital Investments, for preserving our heritage while investing in our downtown!”

The façade restoration project at 31 Court Street is set to begin soon and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Tiffin Capital Investments is committed to preserving the history and character of Tiffin while investing in its future.

For more information about Tiffin Capital Investments and its restoration projects, please contact Andy Faber at tiffincapitalinvestmentsllc@gmail.com

About Downtown Tiffin

The revitalization of downtown Tiffin began in 2011, when a group of community members came together to form “Tiffin Tomorrow”, with the goal of promoting and encouraging economic development in Downtown Tiffin, and creating plans, programs, and actions to ensure long-term vitality and prosperity. In 2014, the City of Tiffin contracted with SIEDC to act as the downtown organization and “Tiffin Tomorrow” came under the SIEDC (now TSEP) umbrella as the “Downtown Development Board,” which serves as the governing board of the downtown organization. In 2015, Tiffin joined Heritage Ohio’s Main Street Program. For more information, click here.

About Heritage Ohio

Heritage Ohio promotes economic growth through the preservation and revitalization of downtowns and neighborhoods across Ohio. Heritage Ohio is the coordinating agency for the Ohio Main Street Program and is the designated statewide Ohio preservation partner with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Through saving the places that matter we can all build a community and live better. Learn more about how to become involved by visiting www.heritageohio.org.

About Main Street America

Main Street America leads a movement committed to strengthening communities through preservation-based economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. For more than 40 years, Main Street America has provided a practical, adaptable, and impactful framework for community-driven, comprehensive revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. Our network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Since 1980, communities participating in the program have generated more than $101.58 billion in new public and private investment, generated 168,693 net new businesses and 746,897 net new jobs, rehabilitated more than 325,119 buildings, and levered over 33.7 million volunteer hours. Main Street America is a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For more information, visit mainstreet.org.

 
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