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Bluffton's town hall originally served several functions that it does not serve today. For example, the town hall was shared between the village and the Richland Township trustees. In addition, the Bluffton post office was housed on the first floor (south side).

The Odd Fellows Lodge hall served the lodge on the third floor. The third floor originally had a dance floor and also served as a location for community programs.

The town hall also had a jail, located on the first floor of the Elm Street side.

This is one of the earliest photos of the town hall. The photographer was Will Triplett. The original glass negative was 8 by 11 inches. Did he take the photo while standing on a ladder? If not, how was he able to take the photo from such a high angle?