Amherst Historical Business Database

About the Amherst Historical Business Database

“I have attempted to research all Amherst businesses as far back as possible, using every possible source available. I have searched through city directories, phone books, ads appearing in newspapers and school year books and all the files at the Amherst Historical Society. I have entered all my information into a database by business name, type, address and dates, as accurately as possible. I realize there is much room for errors and omissions in a project like this, but I will make corrections as they are brought to my attention.”

– Fay Van Nuys Ott
November, 19 1994

During 2011, Amherst’s bicentennial year, the Amherst Public Library has tried to continue the job of updating and preserving the work began by Fay Van Nuys Ott and make her work accessible to everyone using the latest technology available. Fay completed the Amherst Historical Business Database in 1996.  We are continually going through and trying to update and maintain this database and welcome, like Fay would, any comments or corrections that are brought to our attention. Questions or comments can be sent to info@amherstpubliclibrary.org

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Business NameStreet AddressBusiness TypeYears of OperationProprietor
E.C. Schuler Funeral Home 249 Church Street Furniture, Funeral Home 1910-1916 Schuler, E. C.
E. S. Smith 103 Cleveland Street Hardware 1876-1920 Smith, E. S.
E. R. Huene General St 211 South Main Street General, Grocery 1870-1920 Huene, Ed R.
E. P. Streator Grocery General, Grocery 1876-1880 Streator, E. P.
E. P. Streator Dry Goods 101 Park Avenue Dry Goods 1879-1884 Streator, E. P.
E. P. Streator Buggies Lake Street Factory, Foundry 1874-? Streator, E. P.
E. H. Nicholl 253 Church Street Drug Store 1884-1894 Nicholl, E. H.
E. H. Nicholl 187 Park Avenue Drug Store 1894-1910 Nicholl, E. H.
E. H. Mays 110 Church Street Barber 1914-1929 Mays, E. H.
E. H. Hageman 4 Beaver Court Cabinet Maker 1857-? Hageman, E. H.
E. E. Mussey Dry Goods 101 Park Avenue Dry Goods 1860-1870 Mussey, E. E.
E. C. Stiwald 200 Park Avenue Insurance 1936-1938 Stiwald, E. C.
E. C. Schuler Meat Market 1876-1917 Schuler, E. C.
E. C. Schuler 243 Church Street Real Estate 1913-1918 Schuler, E. C.
Dynolite Explosives Factory, Foundry 1918-?
Dworkin, Jon 101 Park Avenue Attorney 1993-1996 Dworkin, Jon
Dute Brothers Chevy Garage 350 Tenney Avenue Auto Garage 1914-1916 Dute, Casper
Dunfee's Deli and Brew 223 Church Street Saloon 1989-2001 Dunfee, Neil
Dugan, Thomas 154 Park Avenue Attorney 1979-1982 Dugan, Thomas
Dubroy Harness Shop 221 Church Street Harness Maker 1876-1900
Drozdowski's Standard Oil 220 Cleveland Avenue Auto Garage 1939-1971 Drozdowski
Dr. Umbstaetter 259 Cleveland Avenue Veterinary 1936-1945 Umbstaetter, H. M.
Dotson Appliance 162 Park Avenue Appliance 1960-1983 Dodson, Russell
Dorloson Grocery and Confection 103 Cleveland Avenue Grocery 1935-1937 Dorloson, John
Don Keller 158 South Leavitt Road Contractor, Builder 1956-1964 Keller, Don
Dodson Appliance 103 Cleveland Avenue Appliances 1954-1958 Dodson, Russ
Dimension Stereo 201 Church Street Stereo 1964-1967
Dillon 238 Church Street Attorney 1935-1961 Dillon
Dick's Barbershop 125 Cleveland Avenue Barber 1958-1965 Williams, Richard
Dick's Barbershop 129 Lincoln Street Barber 1966-1986 Williams, Richard
Dels Barbershop 175 Park Avenue Barber 1930-1963
Delefield Livestock Cleveland Avenue Livestock Dealer 1918-? Delefield,
Delefield and Siebert Coal and Building Supply 1890-1892 Delefield and Siebert
Davidson and Dellinger 129 Park Avenue Grocery 1950-1956 Davidson; Dellinger
Davidson Doctor, Physician 1880-1892 Davidson,
David Miller Church Street opposite school Blacksmith 1877-1910 Miller, David
Dave's Atlantic Service 225 Cleveland Avenue Auto Garage 1965-? Leimbach, Dave
Danny Boys Pizza 195 Cleveland Avenue Restaurant 1987-1991 George, Dan
Daniel Freese Clothing 163 Park Avenue Dry Goods, Clothing 1880-1913 Freese, Daniel
Dakin Security Company 223 Park Avenue Security 1963-1964
Dairy Mart 167 Cleveland Avenue Dairy 1985-1996 Corp.
Dads Rainbow 134 Park Avenue Restaurant 1993-1996 Glorioso, John
D.H. Long Billiards Park Avenue Pool Room 1874-? Long, D. H.
D. H. Long 199 Park Avenue Restaurant 1874-1895 Long, D. H.
D. H. Long 110 Church Street Candy, Ice Cream 1876-1901 Long, D. H.
Curry and Deeby Theater 134 Park Avenue Movie Theater 1917-1922 Curry; Deeby
Curley's Tavern 232 Park Avenue Saloon 1950-?
Cunningham 200 Park Avenue Doctor, Physician 1950-? Cunningham,
Crystal Mortgage 102 Park Avenue Real Estate 1996- Moore, David
Crownhill Cemetery Crownhill Avenue Cemetery 1900-1996 City of Amherst
Crossroads Grill 163 Park Avenue Restaurant 1996- Green, Tim and Pam
Crosse, Charles Amherst, OH Doctor, Physician 1830-1875 Crosse, Charles
Crosse, A. A. South Main Street Doctor, Physician 1842-1875 Crosse, A. A.
Crandall,C. C Amherst, OH Doctor, Physician 1830-1875 Crandall, C. C.
Cory's Carpet Shop 187 Park Avenue Carpets 1996-? Vine, Jerry
Cort's Dry Cleaning 202 Church Street Dry Cleaner, Tailor 1918-1920 Sabiers, J; McGarvey, P.
Cornwell, N. H. Doctor, Physician 1892-1905 Cornwell, N. H.
Copy Shoppe 141 Park Avenue Printer 1982-1989
Copeland's Photography 276 South Main Street Photography, Art 1895-1910 Copeland,
Cook, Amherst, OH Doctor, Physician 1830-1875 Cook,
Cook and Wesbecher 104 Park Avenue Hardware 1878-1892 Cook; Wesbecher
Conry, M. J. 153 Park Avenue Attorney 1978-1980 Conry, M. J.
Conry, M. J. 199 Park Avenue Attorney 1980-1988 Conry, M. J.
Conry, M. J. 141 Park Avenue Attorney 1989-1996 Conry, M. J.
Conrail Railroad Transportation
Conrad Kracht Barber 1878-? Kracht, Conrad
Comedy Club 223 Church Street Saloon 1987-1989 Dunfee, Neil
Columbia Gas 247 Park Avenue Utilities 1956-1967 Columbia Gas Company
Colonial Theater 253 Church Street Movie Theater 1931-1935
Coleman and Burnett 490 Cleveland Avenue Auto Garage 1930-1931 Coleman; Burnett
Coburn Rest Home 360 Cleveland Avenue Nursing Home 1936-1950 Coburn,
Coburn Livery and Taxi 129 Milan Avenue Livery 1903-1918 Coburn,
Coburn Livery and Taxi Transportation 1903-1916 Coburn,
Cobb's Ladies Apparel 180 Park Avenue Clothing 1937-1940 Cobb,
Clough Stone Company Cut Stone Quarry 1874-1886
Clock's Print Shop 164 Church Street Printer 1880-1892 Clock, Harvey
Clifford Florist Elyria Avenue Florist 1928-1940 Clifford,
Clifford Florist 182 Park Avenue Florist 1940-1943 Clifford,
Cleveland-Sandusky Brewing 162 Park Avenue Saloon 1937-1938
Cleveland Street Cemetery Cleveland Avenue Cemetery 1820-1996 City of Amherst
Cleveland Stone Company Incl all above Cut Stone Quarry 1886-1992 Cleveland Stone Company
Cleveland Plain Dealer 278 Church Street Newspaper 1950-1956
Cleveland and SW Traction Company Transportation 1911-1916
Clem Rice 1160 South Main Street Contractor, Builder 1944-1995 Rice, Clem
Clem Millers Saloon 1916-? Miller, Clem
Clark Gallatins Pool Room 1916-? Gallatin, Clark
City Grocery 201 Park Avenue General, Grocery 1880-1882 Benjamin, E. A.
Citizens Home Savings 360 Cleveland Avenue Bank 1961-1991
Cinningham Deli 294 Church Street Restaurant 1950-1956 Cunningham,
Church of the Nazarene 210 Cooper Foster Road Church 1980-1996 Congregation
Christ G. Krieg Insurance 1927-? Krieg, Christ G.
Christ Brucker 183 Tenney Avenue Blacksmith 1914-1916 Brucker, Christ
Chepko 153 Park Avenue Doctor, Physician 1952-1953 Chepko
Chatter Box (Woltis) 249 Church Street Restaurant 1990-1996 Zampieri, Tony and Yung
Chatter Box 249 Church Street Restaurant 1955-1990 Kreger, Pam
Charlie's Park Grill 125 Park Avenue Saloon 1947-1963 Draga, Charles
Charlie Short Laundry Dry Cleaner, Tailor Short, Charles
Charles Weinle, Stone Mason Cut Stone Quarry 1874-? Weinle, Charles
Charles Miller Barbershop 110 Church Street Barber 1910-1913 Miller, Charles
Charles Miller 139 Park Avenue Insurance 1937-1975 Miller, Charles
Charles Ludwig 201 Park Avenue Insurance 1917-1918 Ludwig, Charles
Charles Hirsching General Grocery 1878-? Hirsching, Charles
Charles Herdic Barbershop Park Avenue Barber 1885-1887 Herdic, Charles
Charles Herdic Barbershop 200 Park Avenue Barber 1888 Herdic, Charles
Charles Hamel 200 Martin Street Contractor, Builder 1918-? Hamel, Charles
Charles Flood Mills 1876-? Flood, Charles
Charles Ebbs Clothing 186 Park Avenue Clothing 1926-1969 Ebbs, Charles
Charles Cheeseman 163 Tenney Avenue Bowling Alley 1895-1916 Cheeseman, Charles
Charles Bodfish Blacksmith 1878-? Bodfish, Charles
Charles Barckert 257 South Main Street Cobbler 1890-1916 Barckert, Charles
Charles Barckert 257 South Main Street Shoes, Boots 1890-1916 Barckert, Charles
Chapman Elyria, OH Doctor, Physician 1814-1830 Chapman
Chapin 129 Milan Avenue Contractor, Builder Chapin,
Chamber of Commerce 176 Park Avenue Commerce 1964-1965
Chamber of Commerce 139 Park Avenue Commerce 1973-1974
Century Telephone 300 Park Avenue Telephone 1992-1996 Century
Central Village Apartments 455 South Main Street Apartments 1990-1996 Sprenger; Starbuck
Central School(Rebuilt) 474 Church Street School 1908-1923 Town
Central School(Burned 1907) 474 Church Street School 1894-1907 Town
Central Bookstore 239 Church Street Bookstore 1913-1921 McGarvey, Patrick F.
Central Bookstore 239 Church Street Bookstore 1921-1938 Frederick, C. A.
Central Bookstore 239 Church Street Bookstore 1938-1942 Schultz, Walter
Central (Annex added) 474 Church Street School 1923-1970 Town
Centel Telephone 300 Park Avenue Telephone 1982-1992 Centel
Cedar Pub 200 Park Avenue Saloon 1980-1996 Kreger, Rick
Casper Dute Grocery 174 Park Avenue Grocery 1913-1930 Dute, Casper
Carstenson Roofing 164 Church Street Contractor, Builder Carteenson, E.
Carriage House Apartments 167 Lincoln Street Apartments 1980-1996 Sprenger; Starbuck
Carousel Childrens Resale Shop 151 Park Avenue Clothing 1996-?
Carl J. Ehrman Grocery 199 Park Avenue Grocery 1916-1926 Ehrman, C. J.
Carl Ernst 256 Church Street Barber 1913-1926 Ernst, Carl
Carl Ernst 109 Park Avenue Barber 1926-1945 Ernst, Carl
Captain Shole's Dry Goods Dry Goods, Clothing
CAP Printing 239 Church Street Printer 1963-1964
Canning Factory Lincoln Street Factory, Foundry 1896-?
Cameo Casuals 151 Park Avenue Dry Goods, Clothing 1987-1989
Cahl's Service 475 Cleveland Avenue Auto Garage 1936-1937 Cahl, George
C.J. Springer 102 Park Avenue Insurance 1947-1950 Springer, C. J.
C.J. Springer 262 Spring Street Insurance 1950-1962 Springer, C. J.
C.J. Ehrman 199 Park Avenue Insurance 1915-1928 Ehrman, C. J.
C.J. Ehrman 110 Church Street Insurance 1928-1938 Ehrman, C. J.
C.J. Ehrman 180 Park Avenue Insurance 1938-1968 Ehrman, C. J.
C.J. Becker 178 Park Avenue Real Estate 1948-1968 Becker, C. J.
C.E. Cooper 199 Park Avenue Justice of Peace 1929-1943 Cooper, C. E.
C.E. Baker, Optometrist 680 Park Avenue Doctor, Physician 1918-1964 Baker, C. E.
C. M. Parsons 257 South Main Street Meat Market 1874-1880 Parsons, C. M.
C. G. Aschenbach 179 Park Avenue Dry Goods, Clothing 1914-1933 Aschenbach, C. G.
C. E. Cooper 199 Park Avenue Insurance 1928-1943 Cooper, C. E.
C. E. Cooper 223 Park Avenue Insurance 1943-1954 Cooper, C. E.
C. Deneke 580 Shupe Avenue Blacksmith 1914-1916 Deneke, C.