Julian Building

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A former women’s shoe factory was transformed into adapted reuse loft apartments, preserving the building’s industrial character while giving it new life as residential housing.

Midstate Contractors installed energy-efficient windows across all seven floors of the building.

These architecturally and historically accurate windows to preserve the building’s original character and meet preservation standards.

Restoration Details

Colonial Revival Style

The original Lady of Justice statue was carefully transported to our shop, where her internal structure and frame were fully restored. A new sword was designed and fabricated to replace the missing original. Once the restoration was complete, the statue was safely lifted and reinstalled on top of the courthouse.

Built In

1921

Location

Columbus, Ohio

Restored

September 2013

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Proud to be working with passionate local professionals to make an impact in Marion! Thank you Midstate Contractors for your expertise and commitment to quality repair & renovation of The Marion Women’s Club Home front porch & foundation—and for our local partners who support us!
The Marion Women's Club Home

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Working with Midstate Contractors was one of the best experiences we’ve had while working to preserve and maintain this significant historic barn.
The Barn at Stratford

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They brought to bear a lot of talented and craft people who understood the construction. They were impressive and we were glad to partner with them and would recommend them highly going forward for anyone that has a courthouse they want to restore.
Tim BubbLicking Co Commissioner

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When we visited the shop of Midstate that was very impressive to me. I really got a firsthand look at the craftsmanship, the pride, the passion the people utilize when they're completing a project. What impressed me was their ability to say 'yeah we can do that' when we would make a suggestion. A lot of times I hear why we can't do things, and we always heard how we could do it and when they did do it, they did it right.
David EdelbluteLicking County Court Administrator

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We were very impressed with what we saw in Midstates work we actually went to 4 or 5 other counties to see things there and we saw in those other location and we have seen throughout this project that they have the ability to adapt and have great respect for the history of the building and preserving the look of the building.
Tony CoreLogan County Commissioner

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When the company was started, it was developed to restore historic buildings and public buildings. They have done the specialized work whether it be woodcraft or metal work, so we felt confident that we were going with someone who was at the top of the field.
John BaylissLogan County Commissioner

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I think there's 2 things that really jump out to me. One is you deal with the owner the second thing that I think really separates Midstate Contractors from a lot of folks I've worked with is their creativity. There is not in my opinion any problem or any challenge they cannot solve.
Dustin WickershamLogan County Commissioner

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Not every contractor can do this work you got to be specialized. They have the history, they have the background, they have the experience, and they care about what they do. Can't say enough good about them.
Rob AultHolmes County Commissioner

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They are such professionals they know what they are getting into, and they know what they are doing. Doug's been doing this a long time, his dad started the company, his kids are in it, his brothers are there, its a family affair and that's amazing to see that the family works that well together.
Joe MillerHolmes County Commissioner

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