Gooding House and Tavern - The Gooding Family and Property History

The Gooding Family and Property History

George B. Gooding, born in 1796 in Massachusetts, built the Gooding House and Tavern. In 1826, Gooding purchased 250 acres (100 ha) bounded on the east by the north-south road that was to become the Columbus-Sandusky Turnpike that same year. Anticipating increased traffic and a good business opportunity, George Gooding built a tavern facing the road in 1827.

In addition to running the tavern, George Gooding was expanding his farm, becoming well known as one of the most productive Delaware County farmers of the early 19th century. By 1850, Gooding amassed about 1,000 acres (400 ha) on both sides of U.S. 23, and his farm produced about 300 pounds (100 kg) of wool, 900 pounds (400 kg) of butter and 1,000 pounds (500 kg) of cheese yearly.

The Gooding family held the property until 2001 when it was sold, ending 175 years of continuous family ownership.

The property was restored in 2007 and today houses a post-production company, Brick Editorial Boutique & Studio, and media company, The Strategy Group for Media.

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