The Gardner Building, built in 1893, was one of the first large structures to use reinforced concrete. The reinforcing rods weren't even being produced, yet, so they used railroad rails.
I could say a lot about this one, but it'll have to wait until I'm in better health.
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That reminds me quite a bit of the Shawhan Hotel in Tiffin, especially the street-level windows, the corner brick design, and the top.
Renaissance influence.
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