Major Bibliographical References (Cite the books,articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Primary location of additional data: & preliminary determination of individual listing (36 - State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested - Other State agency - previously listed in the National Register - Federal agency - previously determined eligible by the National - Local government - University - designated a National Historic Landmark - recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey -recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # 1896-1897 Bibliography religious purposes. Architecture Register Property is: Name of repository: Cuyahoga Co, Cleveland Previous documentation on file (NPS): The Courtland individual distinction.
distinguishable entity whose components lack Cleveland Public Library Criteria Considerations Architect/Builder Western Reserve Historical Society Applicable National Register Criteria for National Register listing.) our history. significant in our past. Significant Dates G less than50 years of age or achieved significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property Other (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department Of The Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places THE COURTLAND Continuation Sheet Cuyahoga County, Ohio Section number Page In 1900, twelve families lived in the Courtland.
The majority of the households were married couples In 1910, eleven families lived in the building as a shift of ethnic origins began to include German and the middle class, including a draftsman, a lake captain, clerk, fireman, engineer, bookkeeper, 31-65. Occupations continued to be middle-class while ethnic diversity increased. A shift began in the The commercial tenants varied over the years. A super market occupied one of the storefronts from the 1920s to the 1950s; it was a branch of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P). Frank Norton's drug store resided in the corner space from the 1920s to the 1940s. In the 1940s, the Madison Equipment Company, electric equipment manufacturers, moved into the building, and by the 1950s occupied two retail spaces. Another tenant in the 1950s was the Salvation Army. In the 1960s two storefronts were vacant.
A strudel shop occupied one of the retail spaces, and a Pentecostal commercial development along Detroit Avenue. One, two and three story masonry commercial *U.S. Census, Ohio Cuyahoga County: 1900 ED 13, Sheets 11B & 19A, ED 88, Page 4A; 1920, Ed 42, Sheets 4B &5A church occupied another. In the 1970s, two storefronts remained vacant, one housed a rummage Gordon Square Arcade (NR, 1985), constructed in 1920-21, resides on the northwest corner. The buildings began to line Detroit Avenue. A pulsating commercial node developed at W. 65th Street. Palutze, is a mixed-use commercial and residential building, employing half-timbered and roman (8-86) 1849. In 1900 he is listed as retired and living with two daughters, a grandson and a daughter-in-law. that were born in America. The middle class occupants were employed as a commercial traveler, ranged in age from 24 years to 64.
store, and the other a fishing supply store. In recent years, the building's commercial spaces have Cleveland ranked as the seventh largest city, with a total population of 381,768. With the growth in Kennedy (NR,1989) of 1907, located diagonally from the Gordon Arcade and designed by Ernest The Courtland building was a substantial structure along Detroit Avenue. It was soon joined by marine engineer, bookkeepers, clerks, druggist, and school principal.4 The heads of the households NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department Of The Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places THE COURTLAND Continuation Sheet Cuyahoga County, Ohio Section number construction that appeared along Detroit Avenue. constructed in 1896-97, was probably one of the earliest buildings designed by the firm.
The firm is under the name of Steffens, Searles and Hirsh until 1901. In 1905, the partnership split into two firms, Paul C. Searles (1870-1947) in 1896 and took Willard Hirsh (1872-1920) into the firm later that same Classical Revival building was completed in 1897 and was restored in the 1970s. Andrew Mitermiler Hruby Conservatory, located just south of the Bohemian Hall, is another building designed by the firm elegant expression of the Renaissance revival style and is one of three major structures in the Czech community. These architects also designed a wide variety of commercial buildings including the Forest City Bank Building (NR, 1992) of 1903-04, located at the intersection of Detroit Avenue and West 25t* Street (NR, 1992).® The bank is a significant example of Neo-classical style.
and northeast Ohio and were known for their versatile use of architectural styles, and their numerous apartment design was characterized by their use of emphatic horizontal lines, asymmetry, low architectural styles in their building designs. Other notable apartment buildings designed by the architects include the Stockbridge, the Plaza Apartments, the Alhambra and Miller Block, all University Press and Cleveland: Western Reserve Historical Society, 1996. Forest City Bank Building, National Register Nomination 9 Miller Block, National Register Nomination, 1984. (8-86) Page The partnership of Steffens, Searles, and Hirsh lasted from 1897-1901. The Courtland Building, 5 Van Tassel, David and Grabowski, John editors. The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. Bloomington: Indiana and John Hradek began the design for the building.
The building served as a meeting place for lodges, societies, and drama clubs and in 1911 classrooms were added to teach Bohemian. The was the Bohemian National Hall (NR, 1975) on Broadway, built as a Czech social center. The The architects, Steffens, Searles and Hirsh were responsible for many notable buildings in Cleveland not listed in the 1896-97 City Directory, but is in the 1897-98 edition. The firm is listed in the directory in Cleveland, now demolished, at what is East 17th Street and Euclid Avenue.8 Their "modern" 8"Paul C. Searles, Builder, Is Dead," Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 17, 1947. in the East 55th Street area. The Hruby Conservatory of 1917, operated by Frank J. Hruby, is an NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No.
1024-0018 United States Department Of The Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places THE COURTLAND Continuation Sheet Cuyahoga County, Ohio Section number Page 1985), is a polychromatic stucco, stone and brick building designed for Cleveland's wealthy Residents of the Stockbridge lived informally in two large suites per floor, 'without having to worn a four and half story ell shaped yellow brick building with protruding bays composed of rusticated stone and trimmed with stone quoining. The 1902 Alhambra at 8602-8628 Wade Park Boulevard, is a The towers rise one story above the building on corbeled machicolations and have pyramidal roofs.
The Miller Block of 1906-08 (NR,1984), demonstrates the breadth of Steffens work, and his ability to accents featuring an exuberant array of architectural elements including a yellow brick dentil course, segmental brick arches and a balcony braced by consoles. The work suggests the breaking away from Revival forms that other architects were attempting early in the century. A comparison of their apartment buildings demonstrates the firm's extensive knowledge of architectural styles. The Courtland is a three-story, Jacobethan style, yellow brick and timber framed several architectural styles, including Gothic and Tudor, and exhibiting elements such as pointed multi-purposed building.
The Stockbridge Apartment Building, also polychromatic with red brick and brick, and is highlighted with towers that rise one story above the building's roof line on corbeled capabilities of the architectural firm. (8-86) 13 The Plaza Apartments Ohio Historic Inventory form, December 1982. bays. The Alhambra Apartments, designed in the Spanish Mission style, is constructed of yellow the apartments being kitchen-less.The Plaza Apartments at3206Prospect Avenue (NR,1984),is distinctively unique in architectural features. The 1911 Stockbridge at 3328 Euclid Avenue (NR, about huge homes and large staffs of servants', dining in the 'Swanky' restaurant' in the basement, building. The building is an eclectic three-story polychromatic structure of dark red brick with plaster building.
The Plaza is a four and half-story ell shaped yellow brick apartment building in Tudor revival arches, rough face block trim and quoining, bay windows, and a steeply pitched multi-gable roof. The stucco, combines classical elements with the Commercial style, in addition to gables, dormers and 1 Miller Block, National Register Nomination, 1984. rusticated round arches, quoining and broken pediments. The Miller block, like the Courtland, is a machicolations with pyramid roofs. All these apartment buildings are unique in style and exhibit the 10 Stockbridge National Register Nomination, 1985. OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service THE COURTLAND renovated storefronts and virtually unaltered floor plan. The use of an atrium demonstrates a historic trend in multi-residential architecture in Cleveland.
Within this trend, The Courtland is a graceful and uncommon example designed by a atrium-style apartment buildings, along with the Body Block, and the Merrill through half-timbered projecting oriel windows and implied crenellated pattern on the parapets, exhibits the evolving architectural styles that line Detroit Avenue. The Courtland is also an early and exceptional example of the evolving styles of architecture exhibited in the repertoire of the architectural firm of Steffens, Searles, and Hirsh. Cuyahoga County, Ohio predominate Cleveland architectural firm. It is also one of only a few remaining Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places The Courtland hasbeen, and continues tobe an important architectural presence (8-86) NPS Form 10-900-a on Detroit Avenue. The integrity of the building is strong, with the recently NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No.
1024-0018 United States Department Of The Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places THE COURTLAND Continuation Sheet Cuyahoga County, Ohio Page Cleveland City Directories, various editions, 1905-1966. Criss Cross Cleveland City and Suburban Directories, Haines and Company, various editions, 1976- Kraude, F.L., Atlas of the City of Cleveland, 1898. "P. C. Searles, Retired Builder, Dies at 77", Cleveland Press, May 17, 1947. "Steffens to be Buried Monday", Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dec. 1, 1928. Cuyahoga County Property Maps. Sanborn Insurance Maps, various editions. 1986. Books Bibliography Maps Newspapers Section number Hopkins Plat Books, various editions. Van Tassel, David and Grabowski, John editors. The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. "For Rent"ad for Courtland Apartments, Cleveland Plain Dealer, April 11, 1909.
Bloomington:Indiana University Press and Cleveland:Western Reserve Historical Society,1996.14 Cram, George F.Atlas of Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland, Ohio,1892. "Paul C. Searles, Builder, Is Dead", Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 17, 1947. (8-86) NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department Of The Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places THE COURTLAND Continuation Sheet Building Permit #25975, Dec. 12, 1896. Cleveland City Hall. Cleveland City Directories, various editions. 1920, ED 42, Sheets 4B & 5A. The Body Block, NRN 1998. Bohemian National Hall, NRN 1975. Glamorgan, NRN 1972. Miller Block, NRN 1984. Other Section number (8-86) Cuyahoga County, Ohio Ohio Historic Inventory form, Johannesen/Gaeta, 1976/83. Kennedy Apartments and Commercial Block, NRN 1989. Stockbridge Apartment Building, NRN 1985.
Hruby Conservatory of Music, NRN 1979. Plaza Apartments, OHI 1982. Forest City Bank Building, NRN 1986. Gordon Square Building, NRN 1984. National Register Nominations/OHI Index of Building Permits, Building Department, Cleveland City Hall. The Alhambra Apartments, OHl 1976. U.S. Census, Ohio, Cuyahoga County: 1900, ED 153, Sheets 11B & 19A; 1910, ED 88, Page 4A; Page2 Name of Property County and State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property less than one acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) - See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) See Attached (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By Sandvick Architects, Inc. - date _2/1/2000 . 216-621-8055 street & number1265 W.
6th Street - telephone state Ohio - zip code 44113 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. Representative black and white photographs af the property. (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) Courtland Building Ltd. city or town Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O.
Box37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. 44102 216-961-4242 Maps organization name Photographs Easting Northing name/title Cleveland Additional items city or town _Cleveland Boundary Justification Diana Kulka The Courtland A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average18.1hours per response including time for reviewing 5403 Detroit Avenue street & number _ zip code properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain' instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form.
Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect Zone Ohio OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 United States Department Of The Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places THE COURTLAND Cuyahoga County, Ohio Section number Verbal Boundary Description Street Avenue. The building follows Detroit Avenue east for 91'9", then follows 54*Street for 104'' Permit Parcel # 00215001 Page Avenue. The building faces north on Detroit Avenue, with the east elevation located on West 54th Boundary Justification Continuation Sheet (8-86) The Courtland is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of West 54th Street and Detroit southward, the property heads west for 87.0'then northward 75'8". NPS Form 10-900-a Boundary is based on survey, completed by Survey Title Agency, file no.
24131 99-704C, October 4, 5403 DETROIT AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO, CUYAHOGA COUNTY NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION 3. Northeast Elevation 6. North Elevation wes 31. South Elevation mosaic 47. 3RD Floor atrium, camera storefront, camera direction S. detail, camera direction UP direction S 18. North Elevation, parapet 32. Apartment entry 1foo vindows, camera direction E 33. East Stair 1* floor, camera 48. 3RD Floor skylight, camera corner, camera direction SW. 34. East Stair newel post, corner, upper, camera 19. West Elevation, camera 35. East Stair 2nd floor, 51. 3RD Floor skylight, corner, lower, camera 22. South Elevation, camera 37. South Stair newel post 8. North Elevation, east 23. East Elevation, camera 38. 2ND Floor atrium, camera 24. East Elevation north bay, : 9. North Elevation, east bay 12. North Elevation, 4. North Elevation storefron 30. East Elevation apt. entry 44.
3RO Floor atrium banister, mosaic, camera direction W. COURTLAND APARTMENTS camera direction down. PHOTODOCUMENTATION KEY FEBRUARY 2000 SANDVICK ARCHITECTS, INC The Courtland, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio EXISTING FIRSTFLOOR PLAN - SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0" COURTLAND APARTMENTS SA SANDVICK ARCHITECTS, INC. The Courtland, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio COURTLAND APARTMENTS EXISTING SECOND FLOOR PLAN - SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0" SASANDVICK ARCHITECTSAINC. The Courtland, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio COURTLAND APARTMENTS EXISTING THIRD FLOOR PLAN. SCALE: 3/16"= 1'-0" A SANDVICK ARCHITECTS, INC. The Courtland, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio é FENCE MARY LATIMER C3 - 2" PG. 217 CCD2.
NEFF & ASSOCIATES SCALE IN FEET PARMA HEIGHTS, OHIO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ENGINEERS - PLANNERS - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS - SURVEYORS This survey is a MORTGAGE LOCATION SURVEY prepared from SCALE - 1"= 20- DATE - Administrative Code, AND IS NOT a boundary survey pursuant to JOB No. - Chapter 4733-37 of the Administrative Code. TITLE No. - 24131 E99-704C TCN 85991 1414 COURTLAND ENCROACHMENTS DETROIT POSSIBLE 10-5-.99 actual field measurements in accordance with Chapter 4733-38of the DRAWN By- OVER BAY CHAIN LINK NOU.20,1874 VOL.238 3 STORY { 1406 ( Fmly TO LINE DING BRICK PLANIMETRIC MAP for NRN "The Courtland' CLEVELAND CUYAHOGA COUNTY ENGINEER This map has been modified by Sandvick Architects THE COURTLAND NTS 0 0 0000 Ohio At.1 as County (Krause) The Courtland, Cleveland,,Cuyahoga County, Ohig 703 23RD Map THE COURTLRND TROIT 19o3 Sanborn Insurance PUTTS WEDDELL AV.
N.W 1952/72 Sanborn Insurance Map MAN DETROIT 54TH CuyahogarCounty Cleveland The Courtland, Boo AND Jsx24, and bath; CEDAR PARK IST. GEORGD 1 AUGUSTA LEI COURTLAND APT CRAWTORDON EUCLID HALL cheap: see tolay. front and rear porches, electric lights, all conv.; telephone. two, roasonuble. Dehner NETHERTON COLUMBIA ADELSON BURGOYNE DOWN TOWN FLATS BRIGHTON FLORENTINE THORLEY laundry Lois, ELLAWAY COLONIAL ARDMORE COVILLE KATH ROSAMOND BRIGFITWOOD heat. BURROWS BUENA VISTA Perry-Payho-Furnished $20.00 TO $24.00 215S E. 46TH-ST. 2 ROOMS modern coniplet Wade Park.i -room sulte, Cor. l'ayne and E. 10th. and $13. Ind Ing: bath, FURNISHED room, $12.00. P. SAM hen kitchen: $20; no children. ull large round; newly decorated. , HOTEL DEL PRADO Dealer 616 W. quire 1022 1228 E. TOTH-ST. Plaln: Dealer. Vade Apply No. CRESCENT TWU unfurnished front ruoms, connected, stid cnnt Ist;: klt.
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