Ohio Book Store

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About the Business

James Hardwick, a native of Blacksburg, Virginia, founded the Ohio Book Store in 1940. Mr. Hardwick opened the store in a four-story building located at 544 Main Street. In 1961, the store moved to the present location in a historic building located at 726 Main Street. The building contains five floors including the basement. Designed by Tietig & Lee, one of the leading architects of Cincinnati, the building was constructed in 1916. Designed in the gothic revival style, the beautiful terra cotta front exterior has recently been cleaned and restored. Tietig & Lee also designed the oldest classroom buildings on the University of Cincinnati campus.
James FallonThe current owner of the bookstore, James Fallon (see photo at right), began working for Mr. Hardwick in 1956. Jim purchased the store in 1971, and now has worked for over 50 years at the store.

Established in 1940.

Business Name

Ohio Book Store

Specialties

Because the Search is Half the Fun! The Ohio Book Store has FIVE FLOORS of books and magazines. You never know what you'll find, so come on in and explore all we have to offer.The Bookbinding and Repair Department offers restoration services for old books as well custom binding of books.We've been in operation since 1940, serving the Greater Cincinnati Community.The Ohio Book Store has an inventory of more than 300,000 books and magazines in stock covering all subjects.WE BUY BOOKS. Call for more information.About OBS Bindery and Repair: We have three bookbinders experienced in the restoration and binding of books. As a used and rare bookstore with over 300,000 volumes in stock, we have 70 years experience and understand the way old books should be bound.We specialize in custom binding, which offers you a wide variety of cover materials from which to choose. Options range from leather, imitation leather, linen and library buckram, all in a wide range of colors.

Amenities

Accepts Credit Cards, Accepts Android Pay, Accepts Apple Pay, Accepts Cryptocurrency, Street Parking, Dogs Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Open to All, No Bike Parking

Business Owner

James F. (Manager)

James Hardwick, a native of Blacksburg, Virginia, founded the Ohio Book Store in 1940. Mr. Hardwick opened the store in a four-story building located at 544 Main Street. In 1961, the store moved to the present location in a historic building located at 726 Main Street. The building contains five floors including the basement. Designed by Tietig & Lee, one of the leading architects of Cincinnati, the building was constructed in 1916. Designed in the gothic revival style, the beautiful terra cotta front exterior has recently been cleaned and restored. Tietig & Lee also designed the oldest classroom buildings on the University of Cincinnati campus.The current owner of the bookstore, James Fallon , began working for Mr. Hardwick in 1956. Jim purchased the store in 1971, and now has worked for over 50 years at the store.

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• Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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• Ohio, United States
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Bookstores, Bookbinding, Used Bookstore