Jay's Lunch
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Jay's Lunch
Jay's Lunch, at 258 Federal Plaza W, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 23, 1986. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Unknown, as it does for 275 other Ohio listings. It was listed as part of Downtown Youngstown MRA. 19 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 · 5 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
258 Federal Plaza W, Youngstown · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
25 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 Jay's Lunch
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Questions about Jay's Lunch
Is Jay's Lunch on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 23, 1986 (Register number 86001925).
Is Jay's Lunch a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is William H. McGuffey Boyhood Home Site, 5 miles away.
Can you visit Jay's Lunch?
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 Jay's Lunch?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 5 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 71985828. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.