Major Development

One of the largest historical rehabilitation projects ever undertaken in the region is currently underway in downtown Piqua. The City of Piqua is in the process of restoring the old Fort Piqua Hotel, built in 1891.

In addition to its architectural grandeur the hotel has a rich history of providing shelter to presidents and other persons of national prominence including Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Warren G. Harding, John Phillips Sousa and Harry Houdini its prominence in local history is equally significant.

When the rehabilitation is complete the Flesh Public Library will occupy 45-thousand Sq Ft of this 88-thousand Sq Ft building. The project will also include restoration of the former grand ballroom into a community banquet facility and two ground floor retail commercial spaces. When the restoration of this landmark is complete, it may be the single most spectacular structure in the city, and is certain to attract attention from the entire region.

Construction began in December, 2006 and the work is scheduled to take 18 months to complete.

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