Nomination for Henderson, Dr. David W., House

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OME No IC0240018 NPS Form 10-900 (Oct. 1990) 1. Name of Property historic name _ 2. Location 318 East Fifth Street street & number State . code 3. State/Federal Agency Certification _request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Dept. Head Ohio Historic Preservation Office -- OH SHPO In my opinion, the property - meets - does not meet the National Register criteria. (C] See continuation sheet for additional 4. Natiogal Park Service Certification M entered in the National Register. - See continuation sheet. - other. (explain:) . 43040 county comments.) Date Registration Form Union Register.

Marysville United States Department of the Interior not for publication National Park Service National Register of Historic Places This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the other names/site number State of Federal agency and bureau Date of Action National Register NLA The Castle removed from the National Ohio Signature of certitying official/Title city or town determined not eligible for the architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional Henderson, Dr.

David W., House 159 zip code As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certity that this l nomination Marel 9,2001 I hereby certify that the property is: by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, MAR152001 nationally statewide See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Historic Piaces and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Par 60.In my opinion, the property 4.19-01 Union County, Ohio Henderson, Dr. David W., House 5. Classification (Do nat include previously listed resources in the count.) W building(s) - public-local - public-State - site - public-Federal - structure - object 6. Function or Use Domestic - Single dwelling Domestic - Hotel 7.

Description other Limestone watertables, sills Sandstone Noncontributing private Narrative Description Historic Functions Shingle in the National Register Materials Architectural Classification Number of Resources within Property Category of Property Number of contributing resources previously listed Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Ownership of Property Brick face. and window hoodmolds Name of related multiple property listing Total (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check anly one box) Ccunry and State Commerce/Trade - Specialty Store Late Victorian/High Victorian Italianate foundation _ walls - -district Balloon frame construction with National Park Service Henderson, Dr. David W., House Narrative Description The Henderson House, built in 1884 for one of Marysville's most highly respected medical doctors, Dr. David W.

Henderson, is one of Union County's finest examples of Late Victorian Italianate styling, and is also one of the largest private residences in the Marysville area.Located at 318 East Fifth Street on ¼ acre lot, this property faces South and borders the historic business district of Marysville, with an excellent overview of the downtown area. Marysville is the county seat of Union County, and is centrally located Since the current renovation, this house showshistoric integrity both inside and out. For twenty years prior to the renovation, this home withstood vandals, neglect, and all of the elements of a vacant home. In June 1998, the Cordell family purchased the home and began the 16 month renovation of this rectangular, two and a half story, 11 room home with approximately 4,000 square feet.

During the history research, the Cordells found a photo of the home from the early 1900s (Exhibit A), which revealed all the missing detail of the porch railings and the roof overhangs. This picture was used as a model for the restoration. All details were precisely duplicated. The photo was found in the History of Union County book dated 1915. The exterior is a balloon wood frame structure made of rough sawn pine, with a brick face. The bricks have a very thin mortar joint& areof stretcher bond pattern, Better quality bricks are used on the front facade and lesser quality brick are used around the less visualized areas, which gives the house a unique character. A wrap around porch on top of the porch enhances the Victorian styling. Another two story bay area highlights the west side of the home.

(Photo 2) The new porch railings, made of cedar, duplicate the original design and were installed August 1999. Thirty-one original wood windows were the first floor have segmentally arched upper sashes, while the second floor windows have semi-circular sashes, and all are adorned by limestone hood molds. Limestone windowsills and water tables add to the architectural design. Continuation Sheet Union County, Ohio National Register of Historic Places restored and most contain their original3/8 inch thick wavy glass.(Photo3) Windows on United States Department of the Interior bows out in front around a two story bay windowed area.(Photo 1) The"Widows Walk" in the state of Ohio. Page 1 Section number 7 National Register of Historic Places Henderson, Dr.

David W., House Narrative Description (Continued) When the Cordell's purchased the home, the original front doors were missing and the opening was boarded up. The arched stained glass transom above the door was intact, (Photo 4) but needed reset, cleaned and was later reinstalled. The new front foyer double doors are eight feet tall (Photo 5) were installed October 1998, made of fiberglass with wood appearance, and are stained with wood finish. The doors are enhanced with the original limestone arches to match the window hood molds. The roof is hip style to a flat roof, with three gabled dormers. The asphalt shingled roof was completely removed, June 1999, and a new shingled roof was installed. The roof overhangs had been removed in the 1950s, due to deteriorated box gutters. The The lower back section of the original house, which used to be the enclosed back porch rafters and roof.

(Photo 6) The back view of the house shows the replaced back section of the existing house along with the added garage. The new addition echoes the original The east side of the property is bordered with the original iron fence. (Photo 7) This fence is also shown in the picture from the 1900s. (Exhibit A) interior, enhances the front foyer. The staircase has oak treads, butternut risers, and designs. The staircase has two landings, and the three woods are also incorporated in each of the six newel posts. The upper foyer, with original hardwood floor, has an "L" shape landing area with balusters and railings overlooking the complete staircase below. Continuation Sheet National Park Service house in design. The interior of this lovely Victorian has many original highlights. The original bridal Union County, Ohio walnut handrails and balusters.

The balusters have inlaid walnut burl with hand tooled staircase(Photo 8),which is made up of the three different woods used throughout the United States Department of the Interlor Section number 7 Page _2 and kitchen pantry area, was removed in February, 1999, due to a bad foundation, rotten overhangs have been rebuilt and duplicated brackets were installed. National Register of Historic Places Henderson, Dr. David W., House Union County, Ohio From the main foyer, is a quaint powder room off to the right, tucked under the landing of the staircase, and to the left a pair of nine foot high and five foot wide arched pocket doors, made of butternut, that join the foyer with the parlor. The parlor, (Photo 9) features a triple windowed bay, with ten foot high arched wood embossed floor tiling.

(Photo 11) Right of the fireplace is another set of arched pocket doors, identical to the set off of the foyer, and the set into the library/museum room. All of the doors, throughout the home, have the original brass etched hardware. (Photo 12 and the keyhole covers. (Photo 14) The interior doors and windows are trimmed with eight-inch wide woodwork, made up of five multi-layered carved pieces of wood. The floor base is eleven inches high, made up of two elegantly carved pieces of woodwork. The living room must have been the main gathering room in this house, since it is located in the center of the downstairs, with access to the library/museum, parlor, dining room, and foyer. The living room has an exterior door to the front porch, with its original arched stained glass transom (Photo 15).

The main focal point of this room is another triple windowed bay, with wood trimmed arched opening that matches the parlor bay. Another set of arched pocket doors enters into the library/museum room, which now displays the complete history of the home, along with the items found in a recovered "Time Capsule" dating back to the early 1900s, and the many other unique items found The formal dining room is the largest room in the house, accessed off of the living room serving pass-through from the kitchen, (Photo 16) with an operable 2-panel, 2 section door. The kitchen area is accessed through a nine feet tall, four panel oak door. Continuation Sheet Narrative Description (Continued) through an elegantly oak trimmed arched opening.The dining room contains the original openings.The parlor also is highlighted with the ornate Victorian walnut corner fireplace. during the renovation.

and 13) Each door has three sets of hinges. The knobs are unique with the doorplates National Park Service United States Department of the Interior (Photo 10) The fireplace is enhanced with inlaid walnut burl, hand tooled carvings, and Section number 7 Page 3 National Register of Historic Places Henderson, Dr. David W., House The kitchen had to be completely rebuilt, due to extensive termite damage. New floor joists, floors, and cabinets, of similar original design, were installed. From the kitchen area, is an access to a servant stairway to the upstairs, and the original entrance to the The basement has four rooms with concrete floors, which is under most of the house, floor has four-bedrooms, two of them have triple arched bay areas. The master bedroom During the 16 months of renovation, all of the old knob and tube electric, plumbing and plaster and lathe had to be removed.

New walls and ceilings are made of drywall that is either painted or wallpapered in elegant Victorian prints. Some of the electric fixtures were salvaged, rewired, and reused. Evidence of gaslights was found in the ceilings and walls, but those fixtures had long since been removed. basement. Page Union County, Ohio Continuation Sheet roof sheathing exposed. This area has three windowed dormers and a large brick Narrative Description (Continued) 18 inches thick. with the remainder being crawl space. The stone foundation and stone interior walls are chimney located in the center of the room.An open staircase accessing the flat roof is bedroom and closet doors. The ceilings on the main floor are eleven feet tall and ten feet tall upstairs. The second National Park Service has an original ornate walnut Victorian fireplace.

(Photo 17) Glass transoms adorn the heating systems were removed and replaced and brought up to current state and county found nestled along side the large brick chimney. codes. Since the house had been vacant for so many years, the falling and loose horsehair United States Department of the Interior The attic has a wood floor and is open to the rough sawn pine rafters with the pine board Section number 7 Henderson, Dr. David W., House 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

- A Property is associated with events that have made * C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type,period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and C D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield. (Mark "x" in all the baxes that apply.) -A owned by a religious institution or used for L B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) - C a birthplace or grave. - D a cemetery. - E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. - F a commemorative property. - G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. N/ A (Unknown) 9.

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Major Bibliographical References (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form an one or more continuation sheets.) - preliminary determination of individual listing (36 E State Historic Preservation Office - Other State agency - previously listed in the National Register - Federal agency - previously determined eligible by the National - Local government L University - Other recorded by. Historic American Buildings Survey - recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # 1884 Bibilography Register Significant Dates Architecture Criteria Considerations religious purposes. individual distinction. Applicable National Register Criteria Significant Person Architect/Builder significant in our past.

Name of repository: distinguishable entity whose components lack for National Register listing.) designated a National Historic Landmark Period of Significance CFR 67) has been requested Primary location of additional data: B Property is associated with the lives of persons information important in prehistory or history. Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Narrative Statement of Significance Previous documentation on file (NPS): our history. Property is: Cultural Affiliation Name af Property County ana Siale (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Union County.ohio Union County, Ohio Henderson, Dr. David W., House 10. Geographical Data (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By .

date street & number - telephone city or town - _ state Ohio - - 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 a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.).

Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated toaverage 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service,P.O.Box37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of 43040 05-15-00 Home Easting organization Photographs Maps Additional Documentation Boundary Justification Marysville County and State UTM References Continuation Sheets Additional items Zone Property Owner See continuation sheet Northing Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) (937)644-9812 A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Representative black and white photographs of the property.

(Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) (Complete this item at the request ot SHPO or FPO.) Submit the following items with the compieted form: 318 East Fifth Street Name ot Property 937644-2273 The Castle Barry and Susan Cordell - telephone(937)644-2273 The Castle instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (10240018). Washington, DC 20503. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate Acreage of Propertyless than l acre United States Department of the Interior Henderson, Dr.

David W., House Union County, Ohio The Henderson House, built in 1884, is significant under Criterion C, as an intact and The Marysville area has four all brick Italianate style homes, dating in the early 1900s. Non of these homes have the arched decorative exterior window trim, they have plain Research shows that, the lot where The Henderson House was built, was significant in Marysville's history dating to the 1820s. Marysville was basically a clearing in the forest. In 1828, this lot was the location of the first Fourth of July celebration in Marysville. Seven families lived in Marysville, but 75 people attended the festivities. In 1830, a log cabin was built on this site, which served as a rooming house for many In 1882, Dr. David W. Henderson purchased the log cabin, with the intentions of building a new home on the site.

The Henderson home was completed in 1884, it took two years The home was sold in 1903 to Charles Braun for $6,000, who was a clothier in lost the property on December 28, 1929, back to the Citizens Home Savings and Loan, during the depression. For three years, the property belonged to the bank, until the visitors. Historical Background in Marysville. Statement of Significance Continuation Sheet National Park Service significant example of the Late Victorian Italiante style in Marysville and Union County. This style was among the most popular 19 century architectural styles in Ohio. Even House is more highhstyle Italianate than the other Italianate houses rectangular limestone window headers and sills. All of these homes have the same brick National Register of Historic Places though the architect or builder is unknown, their craftsmanship defines elegance.

Marysville.Mr.Braun sold the home in 1920 to the B.O.P.Elks #1130 Lodge.The Elks to build the home. Page Section number 8 2 P 100000 Henderson, Dr. David W., House Union County, Ohio house through two different owners, and was also used as a temporary nursing home for a short time. as "The Castle" in their historical records. The home was closed in the late 1970s and stayed unoccupied. Due to failing health, the owner was unable to tend to the needs of the property. June 30, 1998, Barry and Susan Cordell purchased the home from the Estate of Lawrence been a large part of Marysville's History, the Cordells have turned one room into a museum, open to the public, which shows the history and pictures of its past. A "Time Capsule" was found during renovation, which contained items dating from 1909-1914.

National Register of Historic Places Historical Background (Continued) Continuation Sheet Skillman family purchased it and used it as a boarding house.It remained a boarding Dolan. The Cordell's plan was a complete restoration. Since the home and property had used by the community. The Union County Historical Society has the home documented These items are also on display in the museum. National Park Service United States Department of the Interior During the 1950s,the home was nicknamed"The Castle"and that name continues tobe Section number . Page National Register of Historic Places Henderson, Dr. David W., House Woodbury & Welsh Brick Factory. They were in business from 1864-mid 1900's. The the exterior window bays, along with the rounded front porch with "Widows Walk" railing, extend a very grandeur appearance. The architect/builder of this home was a master at his trade.

History of Union County, Ohio, 1915 Warranty Deed, Barry and Susan Cordell, June 30, 1998 Union County Auditors Office, November 1998 Union County Recorders Office, November 1998 Marysville Public Library, Historical Records, January 1999 Union County Historical Society, February 1999 Interview with Mr. Robert Parrott, Union County Historian, September 1998 Interview with Mr. Charles Thompson, Union County Historian, September 1998 Interview with Mr. Steven Scheiderer, Historian/writer in local newspaper, October 1998 Interview with Mrs. Meg Michel, Realtor/Historian, October 1998 Interview with Mr. John Skillman, occupant of home in 1930s, March 2000 Bibliography Page Continuation Sheet Architectural Context National Park Service Union County, Ohio The Henderson House is an excellent example of an Italianate style.

This brick home is the only home in Marysville with the limestone arched hood molds.The ornate style of significant to a few homes built in Marysville the same period. The thin stretcher bond limestone hood molds over each window gives the home dignity and character. This is mortar joints separate the laid bricks. The bricks were manufactured in Marysville at Section number 8, 9 Union County Register Log of Historic Homes 1976 United States Department of the Interior United States Department of the Interlor Henderson, Dr. David W., House Union County, Ohio Verbal Boundary Description Real estate situated in the County of Union, in the State of Ohio, and in the City of Marysville, and bounded and described as follows: Being part of Survey No. 3351. Being the West half of In-Lot No. 155 and the West half of In-Lot 158. Containing ¼ acre more or less.

Being the same premises conveyed by Warranty Deed from Ivalue Skillman to Thomas H. Hubbard and Viola Hubbard, dated September 29, 1954 and recorded in Volume 191, Parcel #29-0010043.00, Map #101-04-09-009.000 Page Henderson House. Verbal Boundary Justification The nominated property includes the entire parcel historically associated with The Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places National Park Service Section number 10Page Section number - Henderson, Dr. David W., House 318 East Fifth Street Photos taken: March, April, May, 2000 Photos taken by: Susan Cordell Location of Negatives: 318 East Fifth Street, Marysville, Ohio Photo # 10 Parlor's ornate Victorian fireplace. Photo #13 Brass etched door knob with door plate and key hole cover. Photo #17 Master bedroom-Victorian Fireplace. Photo # 18 Picture taken from downtown Marysville, looking East.

The Henderson Page Photo Information Union County, Ohio ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION House in background. The Henderson House Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places National Park Service Photo # 8 Bridal staircase in foyer. Inlaid walnut burl in middle of each baluster. Marysville, Ohio Photo # 14 9 Ft.High arched pocket door and 9 Ft.high four panel door. Photo # 9 Parlor three windowed bay with 10Ft.tall wooden arch. United States Department of the Interior Photo # 1 Front view of house. House faces South Photo # 15 Original transom over living room exterior door. Photo # 2 South/West view of house. Photo #11 Parlor's arched pocket door, looking into Living room. Photo # 12 Brass etched hindges. Photo #16 Original oak serving pass-through from Dining room to Kitchen. Photo # 6 Rear view of house, with added garage and replaced lower back section.

Photo # 3 Restored 7 Ft.high wood windows.Limestone hood molds. Photo # 4 Stained glass arched transom over front foyer door. Photo # 5 New front door with original stained glass transom. Photo # 7 Iron fence that borders East side of property line. Henderson, Dr. David W., House Union County, Ohio 2 - CAR GARAGE Lot 10,890 sq. ft. House 1,914 sq. ft. SCALE : 1" = 20' Porch 557 sq.ft. HouSE BARRY ÷ SUSAN CORDELL 318 EAST FiFTH STREET Henderson, Dr.

David W., House Union County, Ohio EXHIBIT 1 GARAGE EXHIBIT 2 EXHIBIT 3: Roof layout 318 East Fifth Street UNION COUNTY FOR WOMEN Marysville, Ohio House FAIRGROUNDS AIRPORT OHIO REFORMATORY OHIO CREEK Union County CEMETERY Industries RESIDENCE OP CHARLES BRAUN Union County, Ohio Charles Braun owned the house from 1903-1920 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET NAME : DATE OF 16TH DAY: OTHER : NPDIL: N PERIOD: N PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: N COMMENT WAIVER: N V ACCEPT ABSTRACT/ SUMMARY COMMENTS : REJECT DATE TELEPHONE DISCIPLINE RETURN 4/30/01 4/18/01 MULTIPLE 3/15/01 REVIEWER RECOM./CRITERIA DATE RECEIVED: REASONS FOR REVIEW: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: DATE OF 45TH DAY: DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N Henderson, Dr.

David W., House 4.19-01DATE PROPERTY Entered in tho MARysville, OH HEUDERSON HOUGE HOusE FACEs South. Looking North to the FRont ViEw of housE. Union County Photo #2 union County South / west view of house. HOusE FACEs South. Photo # 3 PARlOR WiNDOW oN FRont poRCh anion County MARySvi lle, OH LimEstoNe WiNDow Sills RESTORED TFT. 'WooD WiNDOWS Hood molds ovee winAows 318 E.Sth St. MARysuille, OH Union County ClosE up inteeioR View of oRiGiNAL ShaiN lAss HENDERSON HOOSE MONDAY SHOP HOUR THE CASTLE 12-5 PM WELCOME EAKFAST TIQUE SHOP MARysville,OH HENDEREON HOsE union County Union County HENDELSON HOUSE Lower back secfion. HENDERSON HOUSE MARysuille, OH Photp The CAStlE 318 E.SMSt. union County MARysville, OH HENDEESON HOOSE Photo ORigiNAL HAR WrOD FloOR. Photo # 9 union County Floor tile. MARySville,OH MAKysville.

OH HENDERSON HOUSE Photo # 11 Photo # 12 HENDERSON HOUSE MARysuille,OH 318 E. SD St. DooR, Photo # 13 All ORiGiNAL BrAss etcheD Deor Kwob with Door Plate MARysuille, OH Photo #14 AND 9FT HiGH FOUR PANEL DOOR 9FT. HiGH AecheD pocket Door (SFT. wioe) HEUDERSON HOOSE anion County WAuySville, oH union County HENDERSON HOUSE 318 E.5ü St. DooR. ORigiNAL OAK SERving PASs-Through From Dining Room into Kitchen. Photo # 16 MARysville, O H oRiginal with Floor tile. MARysville, OH HHENDERSON HOUSE Photo MaRysuille, OH The Castle in background MARYSVILLE, OHIO MARYSVILLE QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES (The CAstle) - State Route N 4007.5 - W8315/7.5 1961 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OHIO-UNION CO. STATE OF OHIO UTm REFERENCE Gnion County