OPPORTUNITY

The 1918 Campus at 629 Arabella Street

Defiance, Ohio 43512

IT IS FOR SALE!!

Are you interested in breathing new life into a beloved landmark to help preserve this beautiful historic building that has direct access to our downtown Defiance area!  This site was an architectural gem and has so much reuse potential for the right developer and investor!! 

Submit an offer and a proposal on the reuse of the 1918 Campus soon!

By using adaptive reuse renovations, we are envisioning:

  • A Boutique Hotel or Upscale Apartments or Condominiums
  • Restaurant/Bar
  • Café
  • Collaborative Workspace
  • Education Center
  • Event/Venue Space utilizing the gym floor and surrounding area.

There are so many options, and we welcome your thoughts and ideas! 


A Downtown Focal Point Overlooking Downtown Defiance for 100+ Years!

1918 building frony

The City of Defiance, Ohio owns the 1918 building portion and the former football field. The Defiance City School Board of Education owns the recently updated Defiance Community Auditorium and the Claude Henkle  Building that are attached.

*** 1918 BUILDING INFORMATION ***

DOCUMENTS

Other related information

  1. Defiance Housing Analysis
  2. Site Map concept 1918 Campus by Garman Miller
  3. National Register Information on 1918 Building
  4. As-Builts Defiance 1918 Campus (PDF)

 *** IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! ***

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