A fascinating illustrated exploration of some of Carlisle’s architectural landmarks ancient and modern.

The book is about a historical building, the Carlisle Building (also known as the Carlisle Block Building), located in Chillicothe, Ohio. It was built in 1885. It was an icon in the historical downtown business area, being dubbed the "Crown Jewel of Chillicothe". It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Over the years, the building went from being the center of business in downtown Chillicothe to the other extreme of experiencing considerable neglect and disrepair. In 2003 arsonists almost destroyed the building. It sat empty for the next ten years while different owners tried to restore the building. It wasn't until 2014 when several groups in Chillicothe came together and took the steps necessary to renovate the building and return it to it's former glory. This book describes the history of the building, from the very beginning up to it's renovation.