The roof is on, the walls are up. There’s even a healthy amount of Zip Systems insulated paneling up. The original red boards (with the Logo) aren’t all installed, however.
And what’s perplexing is that the previous time I’d been able to get a photo (January 28, 2026), the Zip Systems paneling wasn’t evident, and more red boards (with logo) were up. Perhaps there was a change in plans?
But they’ve got plenty of time—the original banners indicated a Summer 2026 opening.
Where to view and visit: 6844 Bale Kenyon Road, Lewis Center (40.17054, -82.96183)
There is a parking lot at the church across the street that could be used to stop briefly.
Where to view: south-bound i71, some miles south of the rest area approaching Columbus and before the Ikea exit
Additional information can be found in this Columbus Dispatch article from May 2019 (permalink).
Taken March 12, 2026 (as a passenger on my way south)
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