2025 Medina Ornament on Sale!
The 2025 John Smart House ornament is now available at the Medina Square Farmers Markets and other MSM events; through the Medina County Historical Society, Smart House and McDowell Phillips House; and at these local shops: Root Candles Co., Miss Molly's Tea Room & Gift Shop; JK Gift Shop, The Gardener's Cottage, and Farmhouse 1834.
The John Smart House is an elegant Victorian home, featuring eleven rooms designed for the period. The Eastlake style house has a square conical tower, several porches, pierced Eastlake-decorated trim and stained-glass windows.
Built in 1886 by John Smart for his wife, Julia, and daughters, Anna and Maud. Both daughters were married in the front parlor. The house was then purchased by Orlo and Adelaide Jackson who lived in the house until 1913. William Baldwin, editor of the Gazette, and his family lived in the home until it was purchased by the Hammerschmidt family who lived there until the 1930's.
The house became a rental and hosted the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Around 1950, the home housed Medina County Board of Education. In 1985, the Medina County Historical Society took over the house and restored it to its original splendor.
The John Smart House Museum is home to a permanent display of Victorian furnishings collected during the Society’s 100+ years. Memorabilia include items from the Seville Giants and a fine stained-glass sign from the Longacre furniture store once on Medina Square. The museum offers special exhibits and contains the Society’s holdings and resource materials.
Built in 1886 by John Smart for his wife, Julia, and daughters, Anna and Maud. Both daughters were married in the front parlor. The house was then purchased by Orlo and Adelaide Jackson who lived in the house until 1913. William Baldwin, editor of the Gazette, and his family lived in the home until it was purchased by the Hammerschmidt family who lived there until the 1930's.
The house became a rental and hosted the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Around 1950, the home housed Medina County Board of Education. In 1985, the Medina County Historical Society took over the house and restored it to its original splendor.
The John Smart House Museum is home to a permanent display of Victorian furnishings collected during the Society’s 100+ years. Memorabilia include items from the Seville Giants and a fine stained-glass sign from the Longacre furniture store once on Medina Square. The museum offers special exhibits and contains the Society’s holdings and resource materials.
2023-2024 Ornament on Sale!
40th Anniversary Candle on Sale!
Celebrate the season with the new Main Street Medina 40th Anniversary Candlelight Walk Commemorative Candle by Root Candles Company. This 12 oz. clear veriglass candle is natural in color and scented in Ambered Oak with a teakwood lid. Cost is $25 per candle. Supplies are limited! Available at participating boutiques.