Feature Article on historic Sidney.
Topic: DOWNTOWN/BUILDINGS & EVENTS
By Sherrie Casad-Lodge in November, 1999
CHRISTMAS IN HISTORIC SIDNEY |
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| Freytag & Associates 226 North Miami Avenue This residence is located northeast of the courthouse square and sits on a city street near the Amos Memorial Public Library. The Ohio Historic Inventory lists the two-story brick home’s period as 1877, featuring an Italianate design. Courthouse records indicate that Meranda H. Murray owned the land the building now sits on and the assessed value of these lots rose almost 10-fold in a 4-year period from 1874 to 1878 ($510 to $4,700). This building has served as home to the local architectural firm of Freytag & Associates, Inc. for more than a decade and they offer a perfect example of how to modify a historical building for public use. Visitors will marvel at the modern computer systems discreetly housed in the various rooms. The building incorporates and highlights as many of the original characteristics as possible, but also features items saved from structures slated for destruction in the community. The facility is surrounded by a black, wrought iron fence and a sidewalk which leads to the large front door. The building is in excellent condition. Freytag added additional floor space which blends seamlessly with the rest of the structure. It features high ceilings, a curving staircase, tiled bathrooms, unique furniture, and much, much more!
Freytag & Associates. Photo by Todd B. Acker. |
Composer George Frederic Handel The Messiah The Gateway Choral Society, under the direction of Phil Chilcote, will once again perform the beloved Christmas oratorio, The Messiah, written by the German-born composer George Frederic Handel (1685-1759). The work, based completely upon Scripture, was first presented in Dublin, Ireland, in December 1741. He wrote it in just 24 days. The first audience was so impressed by the music that they gave a standing ovation during the "Hallelujah Chorus." Since then, audiences have observed the custom of standing for the the memorable number. The performance takes place at the historic First United Methodist Church, first constructed in 1874 and later extensively remodeled in the Spanish-Mission style in 1912. Mr. Kilborn, the Goodes, and many other prominent citizens have attended religious services here. [ Back ][ Next ] [ Up ] [ New Search ] |
