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2009 Daily Record Article, "Muddy Waters Gets First Entertainment District Liquor License"
A 2009 Daily Record article describing the development of the downtown "entertainment district" and Main Street Wooster's campaign to grant more restaurants liquor licenses, the first of which was Muddy Waters Cafe and Grill
2007 Daily Record Article, "Renters Loving Lofts"
A 2007 Daily Record article about the appeal of downtown lofts
Businesses Downtown by Type
A graph charting the change in the types of businesses downtown, from the 1970s to today. Estimates are based on phone book listings.
West Liberty Street Today
223 W Liberty Street in 2013, visible businesses include Friendtique, Uptown Downtown Antiques, and The Wooster Book Company
Merchant's Block Lofts
Rear view of newly-built lofts in the Merchant's Block building on West Liberty Street, many are already sold
South Market Street Today
A photo of South Market Street, near the Square, in 2013.
Gazebo and Banners on the Square
A photo of the gazebo on the northeast corner of the square, with banners advertising events downtown
Town Square Rebuilt
A photo of the town square, after it was rebuilt by the Cahmber of Commerce and Main Street Wooster
Sign in Front of Main Street Wooster, inc.
The sign for the Main Street Wooster and Chamber of Commerce building on West Liberty Street
Downtown Wooster Economic Development Project Sign
A sign posted at a work site of the Wooster Downtown Economic Development Project, the precursor to Main Street Wooster
1985 Daily Record Article, "Wal-Grant Envisions Downtown Shopping Complex"
A 1985 Daily Record article discussion a group of Wooster business men, who proposed to build a large shopping complex with an attached parking garage as a means of saving the downtown economy
Empty Lot on West Liberty Street, circa 1985
1980s photo of a lot on West Liberty Street next to Fritz Amerson's House of Flowers
Town Square, 1966
Photo of the town square in 1966
Street Map of Downtown Wooster
A map showing the streets that comprise downtown Wooster
2011 Daily Record Article, "Local Roots, South Market Bistro Stops on Saturday's Farm Tour"
A Daily Record article describing the 2011 Wayne County farm Tour, featuring both Local Roots and South Market Bistro
Local Roots, South Market Bistro Stops on Saturday's Farm Tour
The Daily Record article describes the 2011 Wayne County farm Tour, featuring both Local Roots and South Market Bistro
Local Roots Opening an Indoor Market
The Daily Record article announces plans to open Local Roots Market in 2009
Local Roots - Interior
This is a photo of the interior of Local Roots Market & Cafe in Wooster
Local Roots
This is a photo of Local Roots Market & Cafe on South Walnut Street
Vendors at the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market
This is a photo of vendors selling baked goods and produce at the Downtown Wooster Farmers' Market.
South Market Bistro
This is a photo of South Market Bistro, a Wooster restaurant serving local, seasonal ingredients.
Wooster Courthouse from across Market Street
Standing proudly on the main square downtown, the courthouse is the most well-known building to Wooster residents and visitors.
Wooster Courthouse Legal Library
Open to the public for legal reference, the courthouse contains a Law Library on the third floor. Originally set to be in the basement, problems with humidity and document preservation led to its current home. I was designed with a meeting of time in…
Clockworks
The original workings of the clock have been maintained since their installation in 1879, placed in glass containers to aid in their preservation. The workings have been maintained by 7 “keepers.” The later roster of keepers consisted of 3…
Up in the Clock Tower
These stairs lead to the highest point in the courthouse- the clock tower. The age and narrowness of the way to the top prevent it from being fully open to the public. The view from the top is simply stunning.
Updated Style Courtoom
This is a more modern example of a courtroom in the Courthouse. Over the past decade or so, the push for technological innovation in the legal system has led to the remodeling and technological equipping of rooms like this one. To save on time and…