Feature Article on historic Sidney.
Topic: DOWNTOWN/BUILDINGS & EVENTS
By Sherrie Casad-Lodge in
November, 1999
CHRISTMAS IN HISTORIC SIDNEY |
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| More than 1,200 people celebrated the holiday season in 1998 by touring the resplendent homes of some of Sidney’s wealthiest 19th and 20th century residents during ‘Christmas in Historic Sidney.’ Sponsored by the Gateway Arts Council, this event is designed in part to generate an interest in Sidney’s older homes. Five structures have been added to this year’s tour, including the William Haslup house, opening in January 2000 as the William A. Ross, Jr., Historical Center. This article offers you a brief look at the history of some of the homes featured on the December 5, 1999 tour. | |
| Kilborn Residence 421 North Ohio Avenue Owned by Rod & Nancy Mitton Built in 1912 by Wilber E. Kilborn, this English Tudor home represents an uncommon architectural style in Sidney. Distinguished by its timber and stucco exterior finish, it sits tucked into the hillside just south of GreatStone Castle. Mr. Kilborn served as treasurer and general manager for American Steel Scraper, a company owned by his prominent neighbor, W.H.C. Goode. This home was a popular stop on the tour in 1998, with its 15 rooms in the main living area, 4 baths, 2 half baths, 8 fireplaces, and a ballroom attic. The home is well-preserved due to the loving care of a previous owner, a well-respected community physician, Dr. Lee Weis. Born in Vermont, Mr. Kilborn (at right) came to Shelby County when he was eight years old. He attended school in Sidney and then later taught here for several years. In 1875, Kilborn became cashier of the Citizens Bank, leaving that firm in 1881 to work for Mr. Goode. He married Anna Hendershott, daughter of George W. Hendershott, a long-time Sidney tradesman engaged in the local leather business. Her father’s shop was located on North Street across from what is now the Ross Historical Center, on the northeast corner of Main Avenue and North Street. [ Back ] [ Next ] [ Up ] [ New Search ] |
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