Boeckling Building
Why it's listed
Built in 1928 at 103-105 W. Shoreline Drive in Sandusky, this two-story office building served as the winter administration headquarters for G. A. Boeckling, president and general manager of the Cedar Point Resort Co. Boeckling, described as a promotional genius, led the growth of the amusement park, which traces its beginnings to 1868, for roughly the last quarter of the 19th century and the first three decades of the 20th. The building reflects that setting through a Spanish-themed design: a red tile hip roof topped by a large cupola, double eaves brackets, stucco walls, buff brick corner pilasters, and stilted arch windows with sandstone keys carved with aquatic symbols. Terra cotta ornamentation and sandstone panels decorate the first floor. It sits on the dock beside the ferry landing for Cedar Point, and its resort-style architecture distinguishes it from other commercial buildings downtown. It remains in office use and in good condition.
Significance in brief: It was the winter administration building for G. A. Boeckling, president and general manager of the Cedar Point Resort Co. Boeckling guided the resort's development from the late 19th century through the first 30 years of the 20th. Its amusement park architecture also sets it apart from other commercial buildings in downtown Sandusky.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82001380, listed October 20, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 103-105 W. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | October 20, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001380 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1928 |
| Architectural style | Spanish motif (amusement park architecture) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as offices; interior condition good and exterior very good. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.45756, -82.71277 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82001380.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q137771499
- This listing as JSON
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