Dobo's Delights Bake Shoppe

Piqua, Ohio's hometown bakery!

The following table shows the progression of businesses that have been located at our newly renovated 417 N. Main St. store.

Date	Business Name
1850's - 1888	Not known
A photo of the 400 Block of North Main Street from 1855 partially shows the original building, which at the time was nearly identical to the upper floors of Pat & Bob's Lamp Shop at 415 N. Main and the building at 413 N. Main. The buildings were likely built at the same time.
1889 - 1922	Ashton Bros. Drugs
1923 - 1940	Rudolf Wurlitzer Co.
The building was remodeled to the height and design it now resembles. The second floor was raised, and a partial third floor was added, which is why the building is now taller than either the 415 or 413 buildings. The glass storefront and the transom glass is also original to the 1920's renovation. The Wurlitzer Company originally had designed the transom with a stained glass piano design in the center square. Unfortunately, at some later date, stained glass was removed from the center of the transom and replaced with the plain piece of glass seen today.
1941 - 1967	Homer Monroe's Household Appliances
1968 - 1973	Wion & Lindsay Household Appliances
At some point during the Household Appliance days, there was a fire in the building. Charred floor joists are still visible in the basement, and others on the first floor were uncovered during the Dobo's Delights renovation project.
1974	Vacant
1975	Carol's Dress Shoppe
1976	Vacant
1977 - 1998	Harvey's Photography Studio
1999	Vacant
2000 - 2001	Claydoh Video
2002 - today	Dobo's Delights Bake Shoppe

The transom, consisting of 6" pieces of art glass, has been re-exposed after having been covered by the Harvey's Photography sign for over 20 years. It is our hope to have it completely restored and a new stained glass center piece designed.
All exterior brick work and wood trim has been restored on the Main Street facade. Future plans include the restoration and refinishing of the north side.
The small transom window above the front door has been uncovered and restored to it's original working condition.
The ugly aluminum siding, which surrounded the two doorway vestibules, has been removed and the exposed plaster finish restored.
The original crown molding had to be removed piece by piece to allow for additional ceiling plaster to be added for fire codes. After the new ceiling was installed, the crown was replaced.
The original red oak wood floor has been completely restored after having been covered by carpet for years.
The four pendant lights in the sales area are reproductions of the "schoolhouse style", 1920's era, the same time as the building was (re-) constructed.