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Alten-Casper House The original farmhouse of Matthias Alten is the centerpiece of Olde Avon Village. This Georgian-style brick farm house, that was built around 1850, houses the Tree House Gallery and Tea Room. The Tree House offers antiques and collectibles, folk art and accessories while the Tea Room serves light lunches, Sunday brunches and parties–all in the charming atmosphere of this restored 1850's century home.
Gibbs-Binns House
The original Jonathan Gibbs house, built between 1851 and 1857, was moved to Olde Avon Village in 1987 from Stoney Ridge Rd. This Greek Revival-Style home now houses the French Creek Fiber Arts, a weaving studio where you can find original, custom home fashions and wearables made on the premises. You can also see other artists' consignments there and receive instructions on spinning, weaving, knitting and hammered dulcimer.
Avon Train Depot
The 1882 restored Avon Train Depot and the 1918 Baltimore and Ohio Caboose are home to the Heritage Train and Hobby. Heritage is a full service train and model shop with all the paints, glues, tools, books and supplies for every hobbyist's needs.
Lewis House
The Lewis House, built around 1843, is made from sandstone from the Amherst quarries and reputed to be the only pyramid- roofed stone house in Ohio. The Lewis house was moved from Center Road near Rt. 83 in August, 2002. The Lewis house is home to Details, an upscale gift shop and more.
Blackwell Barn
The Blackwell Barn, built around 1851, which is formerly known as the Ewers barn is constructed of hardwood lumber harvested in central Ohio. The style of the barn is of German Dutch architecture and assembled in the fashion of that era. The Barn houses Birds of a Feather has supplies for quilting, knitting, wool applique`, rug hooking and more.
Clifton Barn
George Clifton came from England in the early 1830's. The Clifton barn was built in the early to mid 1840's and will be the home of Henry's fine dining restaurant and Carriage House Bakery and Market.
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