Historical Motel - Ohio 40 Motel
Historical Baker's Motel - 1940
The original courtyard rooms, where the cars were parked between the rooms.
The motel was built by I.B. Baker - who owned Baker's Motel until 1963
Mr. Baker gave the land across the street to the State of Ohio for the Zane Grey Museum in return the state put an exit here, now exit 164 in Norwich, Ohio

Historical Baker's Motel - Early 1940's
Additions made in the late 40's and early 50's
Historical Baker's Motel - 1960
The back section was added in the early 60's, these rooms are all large 2 bed rooms.
In 1963 the motel was sold to General Theater Corporation out of Cleveland, Ohio
From 1963-1973. We no longer have a swimming pool.