Century Block
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Century Block
Century Block, at NE corner of Broad St. and Washington Ave. and N side of Broad St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 13, 1979. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Elyria MRA. 23 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 4 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
NE corner of Broad St. and Washington Ave. and N side of Broad St., Elyria · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
27 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Memories of Century Block
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Questions about Century Block
Is Century Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 13, 1979 (Register number 79002718).
Is Century Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Mercer Langston House, 7.5 miles away.
Can you visit Century Block?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Century Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71985698. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.