Englebry's Dry Goods
Also known as: Print Shop Gallery
Why it's listed
Englebry's Dry Goods is a two-story brick commercial building on the west side of Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio, between Liberty Avenue and the railroad crossing. Dating from about 1870, it was built after a fire destroyed earlier wooden buildings on the same site. The building rests on a stone foundation and has a flat composition roof, a four-bay front and a rectangular plan. Its elaborate wood cornice and highly detailed hood moldings over the windows give it real distinction, and it is identical to the Masonic temple block to the north. A shake shingle overhang has been added over the first floor, and the street-level storefront has been somewhat modernized. Local surveyors regarded it as one of Vermilion's most attractive commercial buildings and an excellent example of Italianate commercial architecture from the second half of the 19th century. It adjoins other commercial structures near the center of downtown and remains in commercial use in good condition.
Significance in brief: The building was constructed after a fire destroyed earlier wooden buildings on the site. It is described as one of Vermilion's most attractive commercial buildings and an excellent example of Italianate commercial architecture from the second half of the 19th century. Its elaborate cornice and detailed window hood moldings give it distinction.
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 79003951, listed November 14, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Main St., S. of Liberty Ave., Vermilion |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | November 14, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003951 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Commerce |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good interior and exterior condition and in commercial use; the street-level storefront has been somewhat modernized and a shake shingle overhang was added over the first floor. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.42137, -82.36511 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 79003951.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137784519
- This listing as JSON
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