Constructed in 1890, the Met Block is a celebrated Lima landmark. Known by many names throughout its history, such as the Stippich Building, Metropolitan Place and Metropolitan Block, the Met Block is being restored to its former grandeur. The renovated Met Block maintains its elegant details and rich history while providing modern amenities. It is Downtown Lima's premier location to live, work, and shop -
but it is much more...
the Met Block is a place to treasure.
Amenities:
Contemporary interior
Washer/dryer in suite
Fireplace
Full kitchen with dishwasher
Stainless steel appliances
YMCA membership
On-site parking
State of the art security technology
Secured storage
Bike storage
The Met Block features office spaces for 1-6 tenants per floor.
Welcome your clients to a modern office with ornate details.
The Met Block is home to Nitza's, a boutique women's clothing store that has been thriving for 15 years. Just across the street, Hofeller, Hiatt & Clark have been in business for over 90 years.
The Met Block and the surrounding Downtown area are the hub of boutique shopping in Lima.
Located in the beautiful and historic Met Block building in downtown Lima, Pears Avenue Boutique is intended for the individual who is looking for a shopping experience as one-of-a kind as they are.
Pears Avenue is a refreshing break from the unimaginative.
OPENING NOVEMBER 2011
www.pearsavenue.net
Kewpee Hamburgers
111 N. Elizabeth St.
419.228.1778
Hamburg, pickle on top, makes your heart go flippity-flop!
Joey's Subs
124 N. Main St.
419.224.5639
As the downtown Lima king, we’ve been making other resturants jealous for years. Taste? We've got it. Prices? Won't find more bang for your buck elsewhere. Joey's is more than a great resturant serving the best food, it's a tradition of quality that none can compare to.
Vivace Cafe
59 Public Square
419.229.7064
Come DOWNTOWN Lima and enjoy GREAT food made FRESH to order...and very HEALTHY options. We have seating outside if you want to enjoy some fresh air....GREAT place for breakfast...lunch...or if you need a pick-me up! See you soon!
The Meeting Place on Market
220 W. Market St.
419.222.0985
Gourmet coffee house and cafe, restaurant, and meeting space in downtown Lima, Ohio.
Nitza's
300 N. Main St.
419.227.3877
Beautiful window displays, pleasant music and a friendly greeting from the staff are just a few reasons that make coming to Nitza’s such a wonderful place to shop for clothing. We have dressy casual clothes that work for almost every occasion.
Don Jenkins Jewelers
117 N. Elizabeth St.
419.224.3211
We are a third generation store. Don Jenkins started in 1926. We pride ourselves on customer service. We take time to show customers the difference in prices and quality.
Hofeller, Hiatt & Clark
237 N. Main St.
419.228.5621
We carry a full line of men's clothing. Experience great service by the people who really like what they do.
Mack Camera
119 N. Elizabeth St.
419.225.5876
Mack Camera is one of the few camera retailers in the area. If you need a camera expert, Mack Camera is the only choice.
Alter Ego Comics
230 N. Main St.
419.224.6700
Alter Ego Comics is a retail comic book store located in Lima, Ohio featuring new comic books, graphic novels, movie/TV collectibles and more.
Veteran's Memorial Civic & Convention Center
7 Town Square
419.224.5222
Gracing Lima’s Town Square, the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center is the hub of our community’s cultural life. It is the primary public assembly facility in West Central Ohio. Since our opening in 1984, more than 3 million people have attended over 10,000 events here. Musical stars, presidents, comedians, Broadway shows and local talent have all been featured on our stages. We offer a variety of spaces to accommodate almost any event.
Art/Space Lima
65 Town Square
419.222.1721
The mission of
ARTSPACE / LIMA
is to promote the arts to the citizens
of West Central Ohio
through excellence in exhibitions, education,
and community events.
Wingate by Wyndham
175 W. Market St.
419.228.7000
Enjoy close proximity to the Lima Airport when you stay at the Wingate Inn Lima, an upscale Ohio hotel offering spacious suites, meeting rooms and value vacation packages.
Lima Senior High
1 Spartan Way
419.996.3000
Lima Senior High School, the only high school in the Lima City Schools District, was established in 1955, in Lima, Ohio. There are approximately 1,500 students currently enrolled at Lima Senior.
Lima City Government
50 Town Square
419.228.5462
The mission of the Lima City Government is to provide and develop leadership and resources to ensure a superior quality of life to citizens of our community.
Golden Bridge Academy
319 W. Market St.
419.222.6858
Located in Lima, Ohio, Golden Bridge Academy is a non-profit, private school for students in pre-school through sixth grade. The premise behind the teaching at GBA is that all children learn at their own rate. When given the opportunity to do this there is a genuine and lasting love of learning that is instilled at an early age and extends throughout life.
YMCA of Lima Ohio
345 S. Elizabeth St.
419.223.6045
When you become a YMCA member, you're setting yourself on a lifelong journey of healthy spirit, mind and body. You're becoming part of an association that does everything from child care to health and fitness to youth development to the arts and humanities, and much, much, more.
The Met Block is only steps away from dining, entertainment, shopping, culture and community life. It is only a short walk to grab a bite to eat, purchase a gift for a loved one, enjoy the culture of the Lima Symphony Orchestra or work out at the gym.
Click below to see more of what Downtown Lima has to offer.
The renovation of Met Block is a collaboration of the premier development team, architects, construction specialists, legal experts and creative professionals in Lima and the state of Ohio.
This unique effort ensures that Met Block will become the preeminent location to work, live and play in Downtown Lima.
Business and Financial Consultant
Parker MacDonell
Invergarry Partners
invergarrypartners.com
Architect
Chambers, Murphy & Burge Restoration Architects
Akron, OH
cmbarchitects.com
Structural Engineer
Frank Razinger
Lima, OH
Tax Attorney
Donald Longwell
Grafton, OH
Partners In Development
Robert Nelson
Lima Meaningful Development
Met Place Properties, LLC
Fred Barrington & Aubrey Kaye
Downtown Lima, Inc.
downtownlimaohio.com
Ohio Department of Development
development.ohio.gov
Heritage Ohio
heritageohio.org
Construction Management
Jera Construction Management
Cleveland, OH
Local Attorney
Baran, Piper, Tarkowsky, Fitzgerald & Theis Co., L.P.A.
baranlaw.com
Photographer
Jason Bowers
jasonbowersphotography.com
Web Design
Modo Media, LLC
modomediacompany.com
Video / Audio Installation
Barry Electronics
www.barryelectronics.net
Address:
302 North Main Street
Lima, OH 45806
Phone:
Direct Line: Robert Nelson
419.604.0805
Office Line: Miriam Adams
419.224.6873
Email:
rob_metblock.com
To see the latest information about the Met Block's dramatic renovation, click on the link below. At the blog you will find photos, videos and interviews showcasing the construction process and events at the Met Block.
metblock.tumblr.com
