The Jones Mansion

The Jones Mansion A living history events venue housed in Findlay's only oldest 9,000 sq. ft. Mansion. Book your next event with us.

Providing intimate, lavish spaces for private and corporate events as well as historic local tours, dinners and entertainment. The Jones Mansion and Elijah's and Millie's Entertainment are partnered with a National Register Landmark and local History to bring to Findlay and surrounding areas an unique and sumptous venue for intimate weddings,rehearsals, birthday events, baby and bridal showers, off campus business, board meetings and our own specialized events and entertainment.

07/23/2025

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Our stills are STILL the oldest operating Singler and Doubler pair of pot stills in America!
May even be older than 1820 as my great great great grandfather Elias owned a distillery in Dayton before he purchased this farmstead in 1820...
Gotta love our "girls"... they are nothing short of beautiful!

A familiar book used at all three junior highs in Findlay, for studying our local history. I remember these books and R...
07/18/2025

A familiar book used at all three junior highs in Findlay, for studying our local history. I remember these books and Ron Ammon’s dads cartoon style books. Plus Ohio history was usually in the eighth grade. Students today have little knowledge of their home town. You don’t know where you are going if you cannot remember where you came from. Please read R.L. Heminger preface on the purpose of these books. There was a grey color book as well. Back to Basics please.

Anthony finished up on Monday. I did bring him a meatloaf, but he wanted to finish a section before he would eat it?! Th...
07/18/2025

Anthony finished up on Monday. I did bring him a meatloaf, but he wanted to finish a section before he would eat it?! The granite blocks now sparkle a bit after he power washed them. One miter cut on the upper part was so large that a bat was sleeping in it. Anthony washed out the interior and dusted off the marble statues and bust that no one will ever see. The Jones family crypt is squeaky clean. So he is off to Peoria Illinois to check out a disc golf course. He is building one in Minnesota as well. Thanks Anthony!

Stopped by the Jones mausoleum today to meet Anthony, who works out of Minnesota with family company. He is in the proc...
07/09/2025

Stopped by the Jones mausoleum today to meet Anthony, who works out of Minnesota with family company. He is in the process of cleaning and replacing mortar joints. About 20 years ago the mausoleum was in terrible shape, but a few phones to the attorneys who are trustees, made it clear the repairs were necessary. I treated Anthony to a Wilson’s double special and malted and he loved it! He will be working all week on this project. So a Dietsch Bro. Chocolate
Shake tomorrow.

The call box, located butler’s pantry rear staircase. It has 6 numbers so let’s add these up; two in E.P.’s bedroom,one ...
06/23/2025

The call box, located butler’s pantry rear staircase. It has 6 numbers so let’s add these up; two in E.P.’s bedroom,one in his study, one in the dining room floor and one in the middle and last east bedrooms. Just gives us a jingle and we can serve you!

Silver dollars I found in an old bank in Caroline’s bedroom cast iron bank.
06/23/2025

Silver dollars I found in an old bank in Caroline’s bedroom cast iron bank.

Summer is official and yet the historic Engelmann house stands unattended and forlorn. Oh why tell us, oh “Y”?
06/23/2025

Summer is official and yet the historic Engelmann house stands unattended and forlorn. Oh why tell us, oh “Y”?

“Maintenance is Preservation” Owning a historic property is an honor and a job. You should have a schedule for your prio...
05/30/2025

“Maintenance is Preservation” Owning a historic property is an honor and a job. You should have a schedule for your prioritized jobs on your property. A checklist of the exterior items to be visually kept and recorded for the needed jobs and posterity for future owners. We had a separate checking account for many of our restorations “The Money Pit” was it, named after the movie!
If unsure how to proceed, do not be afraid to ask questions, look on YouTube (there are some quality lessons), talk to your neighbors. Always remember the quickest and cheapest route usually blows up in your face and costs twice as much as a realistic quote. The Ohio Connection has a list of contractors who specialize in historic properties.
You can message us and we can perhaps lead you in the right direction!
Our pair of Gilded lions head we found in several places in the Mansion. Caroline told me that her mom told her, they were on the right side of the staircase going upstairs. We have 5,but used to have six (another story). Colorful roping/ribbons graced them. Thinking about placing them back on the walls but worry about people grabbing hold and ripping them out of the plaster.

Every month, to me, is Preservation Month! Respect our Past…

What a clever way to advertise! In 1888 the Jones Block (formerly Wheeler).
05/28/2025

What a clever way to advertise! In 1888 the Jones Block (formerly Wheeler).

Richard spent some nights in room 5 the Mansion in 1945/46. A few entries list Frank Arrington & Son.
05/28/2025

Richard spent some nights in room 5 the Mansion in 1945/46. A few entries list Frank Arrington & Son.

Come visit the Mansion this Sunday for another home tour. We will open from 2 to 4:30 for you to explore the Jones famil...
05/16/2025

Come visit the Mansion this Sunday for another home tour. We will open from 2 to 4:30 for you to explore the Jones family thru Lynn Mawr Inn days and our current showplace. Did you know the home was owned by the Parks family longer than the Jones did? Or that a mother owl attacked patrons coming up the stairs in the 1930’s? Or there were Civil War, WW 1 & 2 veterans who stayed here? We look forward seeing you this Sunday.

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The Jones Mansion and Elijah's and Millie's Entertainment are partnered as a National Register Landmark and local History venue to bring to Findlay and surrounding areas an unique and sumptuous space for intimate weddings,rehearsals, birthday events, baby and bridal showers, off campus business, board meetings and our own specialized events and entertainment. We are 100% volunteered events venue who give 110% to all of your needs. The Mansion has provided our community with over 100 events in the past four years that brought people from over nine states plus sharing local history that needs to be shared. We are also available to small clubs, groups and families who may require just a room or two for monthly events. Just give us a call or send a message and we will get back to you soon.