Ely Block
Also known as Ely's Block and Merthe's; Commercial Block
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Ely Block
Ely Block, at N side of Broad St. between Washington and East Ave., 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 describes its style as Unknown, as it does for 275 other Ohio listings. It was listed as part of Elyria MRA. 22 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Elyria, Ohio, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 3 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
N side of Broad St. between Washington and East Ave., Elyria · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
26 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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Unknown style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Unknown.
Memories of Ely Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Ely Block
Is Ely Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 13, 1979 (Register number 79002717).
Is Ely 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 Ely 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 Ely Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 3 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 71985712 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.