NEWARK, Ohio — Historic buildings could sit vacant for years, but in downtown Newark, renovations are bringing an old building back to life, which will be key with Intel moving in.
In 2019, Newark Development Partners purchased the Historic Downtown Arcade to bring it back to life.
What You Need To Know
- Newark Development Partners purchased the Historic Downtown Arcade to bring it back to life
- The Newark Arcade is Ohio’s first-ever glass ceiling arcade—one of only four remaining in the state
- The project was a $20 million investment with $12 million of that raised by people in the community
- The project is expected to be completed by October 2024
“It was in such a difficult state of conditions that we thought we need to buy it and get it renovated and save it from the wrecking ball, so we purchased the building,” said Dan DeLawder, chair of the board of Newark Development Partners.
The Historic Newark Arcade is Ohio’s first-ever glass ceiling arcade, one of only four remaining in the state.
The project was a $20 million investment with $12 million of that raised by people in the community.
The process began with the foundation before they could start bringing it back to the place it was when it first opened in the early 1900s, a place to dine and shop.
The plan is also to have 18 apartments there attracting more people to the area, which will be key with Intel.
“This project began well before Intel was even in some people’s minds, but with Intel coming to central Ohio, they’re going to just love coming over and visiting with this facility,” DeLawder said. “It’s really going to be cool.”
The project is expected to be completed by October, and for longtime residents like DeLawder, this hits home.
“When I was a little kid,” he said, “I used to come here to barbershops and little stores and buy comic books and all that kind of stuff. What’s going to be so cool is seeing this place restored to its original splendor, where everybody can take advantage of it. It’s going to be a great celebration.”
With the project expected to be completed by October, the Newark Arcade should be open to the public shortly after that.