Nomination for Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) RECEIVED United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM 1. Name of Property Historic name Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple Other names/site number Ogontz Lodge 66, Odd Fellows Hall 2. Location street & number 231 W. Washington Row - not for publication - vicinity code OH .county _ code 043 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this X nomination - request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property X meets - Xlocally.

(LSee continuation sheet for additional comments.), Signature of certifying official Ohio Historic Preservation Office - OH SHPO State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property - meets - does not meet the National Register criteria. (L See continuation sheet for additional Signature of commenting or other official 4. National Park Service Certification 1, hereby certify that this property is: determined not eligible for the entered in the National Register - See continuation sheet. Date state National Register removed from the National Register Erie This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A).

Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering zip code does notmeet the National Register Criteria.I recommend that this property be considered significant - nationally - statewide other (explain): the information requested. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. city or town Sandusky 44870 comments.) Ohio Erie County, Ohio 5. Classification (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count) X private - building(s) - public-local - district _ objects (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) 6. Function or Use Social/Meeting Hall 7.

Description Late Victorian/Queen Anne, Romanesque (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See attached continuation sheets. other Commerce/Business site structure roof public-State rubber Historic Functions Total limestone Foundation Architectural Classification Narrative Description Materials walls Noncontributing (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions Number of Resources within Property Name of related multiple property listing Ownership of Property Specialty Store in the National Register Category of Property public-Federal Number of contributing resources previously listed running bond brick Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple (Check as many boxes as apply) NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev.

10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio The Odd Fellows Building is prominently situated on the lot at the northeast corner of Washington Row and Jackson Street in the commercial area of Sandusky. The lot slopes slightly down towards Sandusky Bay, two named one of the most beautiful public gardens in Ohio. accented with bands of sandstone string course, lintels, and sills. The Washington Row facade is 13 bays wide first floor, now replaced with glass, and 1/1 windows on the second and third floors, with the third floor window The first floor features storefronts separated by scored rough faced sandstone pillars. The sandstone pillars had carved caps. It is not known when these were removed, but likely before 1990.

Cloth awnings shield the second floors. The second floor windows are 1/1 with a flat stone lintel. The third floor has 1/1 windows - round arched with stone trim in the two projecting end sections and a continuous flat stone lintel in the two recessed sections. The multi-paned transoms have been replaced with single sheets of glass in these windows. All of the transom windows were changed in the late 1940s. The Jackson Street elevation has 10 bays arranged in a similar symmetrical pattern. The central and end projections each have two 1/1 windows with continuous stone lintel on the second floor and round arched on the third floor. The center projection is flanked by two 1/1 windows with continuous stone lintel on the second floor and topped by the stone belt course and stone sill on the third floor.

The first floor on this west elevation has small windows with flat stone lintels that have been bricked in. Sandstone beltcourse, cornice, and capping define the top of the building. Along the roofline triangular parapets are located at the southeast and southwest corners, as well as at the northwest corner. These are sandstone and brick. The sandstone insets in each are ornately carved with the IOOF acronym. A pyramidal roof originally topped the prominent northwest corner. It is not certain when this roof section and the chimney utilitarian with simple round arched first floor openings and windows at both the second and third floors. A simple brick cornice tops the building on these two sides. Changes to the building during the recent renovation include new 1/1 windows, chemical removal of exterior paint applied to the building, and reconfiguration of some of the interior spaces.

The ceilings have been lowered on the first and second floors. These have been concealed by transom windows as well as the awnings. The hall that was behind the former center door, has been enlarged to contain a metal Description projecting sections each divided into3 bays.The center bay originally featured a recessed main entrance on the having a round arched transom.The original multi-pane transom has been replaced with a single sheet of glass. blocks to the north. The building faces onto Washington Park, Sandusky's town square, which Ohio Magazine The rectangular shaped three-story building rests on a foundation of native limestone. The red brick building is divided into a symmetrical arrangement with a former central entrance bay flanked on each side by recessed and storefronts. These are topped with metal strips trimmed with rosettes.

A stone belt course separates the first and were removed, but it appears to have been prior to 1950. The north and east elevations are much more NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 7 Page Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio stairway and elevator, as well as to enlarge the corner office. The corner office is now entered through a glass door to the left of the entrance. The second office was made a little smaller. The metal stairway is behind a door off the center hall or a door in the west wall of the second office. When the hallway was changed, the two sandstone pillars, which had framed the original doorway, remained. The third floor was used as a ballroom and meeting space for the lodge.

It is virtually unchanged, except small kitchens were added to the north side. Above the main ritual room is a mezzanine, which is reached by a small The original pressed metal ceiling remains, as well as the hardwood floors. The 1979 photo shows lowered storefront signage as was the fashion of that period. These have been removed. Since not locally quarried, sandstone is an elegant touch to this building, the only brick one so embellished in downtown Sandusky. Its restoration in appearance is a handsome addition to the community. original stairway. Off the mezzanine is the robing room, where members changed into their ceremonial regalia. NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio FIRST FLOOR PLAN Description cont.

CONTINUATION SHEET Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio Description cont. CONTINUATION SHEET Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple National Park Service SECOND FLOOR PLAN Page Section number 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property X A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. X 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 distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. -D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) A owned by a religious institution or used for Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) - B removed from its original location. - C a birthplace or a grave. - D a cemetery.

-E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. - F a commemorative property. within the past 50 years. George Feick and possibly Adam & Philip Feick Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9.

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Major Bibliographical References (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS) Primary location of additional data - preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested - State Historic Preservation Office L previously listed in the National Register - Other State agency - previously determined eligible by the National - Federal agency L Local government - designated a National Historic Landmark - University - recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey - Other Name of repository: The Old House Guild, Sandusky, - recorded by Historic American Engineering Record 1889-1945 Register Bibliography German Architecture Architect/Builder Criteria Considerations Significant Dates religious purposes. our history.

Applicable National Register Criteria Social History (Enter categories from instructions) Erie County, Ohio Cultural Affiliation Property is: Ethnic Heritage G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple for National Register listing) Period of Significance 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property less than one 356940 4590460 Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title organization_Ellie Damm date 12/2/03 street & number The Old House Guild, 429 Lawrence Street telephone 419-625-9331 city or town - state Ohio _ zip code Submit the following items with the completed form: A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location.

A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) name James W. Hart street & number 1339 Cedar Point Rd. telephone Hm: 419-625-1183; Wk: 419-625-6324 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.0. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. 44870 Sandusky Ohio Photographs Continuation Sheets UTM References Additional items Zone Easting Northing Property Owner Boundary Justification Additional Documentation See continuation sheet.

Erie County, Ohio Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple (Place additional UTM references ona continuation sheet) 1 17 Representative black and white photographs of the property. 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 to average18.1 hours per response including the time for reviewing 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 Maps NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev.

10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio Statement of Significance The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple is being nominated for both criteria A and C. It stands as a symbol of Sandusky's German history as well as an important example of the work of the Feick family of builders, who erected many important buildings in the community and elsewhere. The Odd Fellows were founded in England in the 18th century. Originally, the order was founded by workingmen for social purposes and to give aid and assistance to out-of-work brethren. The earliest organizations had very little ritual. The oldest records of the order in America were in New York City in 1806, however, it went out of existence with the War of 1812.

The order was not immediately successful here. Additional units were started in other eastern cities in the United States including Baltimore in 1819, and gradually moving westward. By the middle of the 19th century, the order had spread to many other countries, including lodges chartered to work in languages including German. Many U.S. communities, with a large German-speaking population, had German-speaking lodges and German rituals. resources, which promised jobs. The community was growing, and those of German origin soon became the Lodge No. 66, IOOF, the oldest order in Sandusky, was founded in 1846 with a strong German membership. Two years later, the Erie Encampment No. 27, IOOF was organized. Initially this order was German-speaking, carrying out their rituals in German, and later changing to English. During the 1850s-1880s these lodges met in several locations.

In 1889, for $35,000, the Odd Fellows Building was built on Washington Row. This building served as the IOOF permanent meeting space for nearly a century. In 1889 the IOOF officers and trustees included H. Miller, A. Mealheiser, C. Kubach, J. Frohman, R. Deibold, F. Ruemmele, F. Kepper, C. Schueid, H. Read, T. Hall, A. Fisher, F. Sprau, W.W. Bowen, Wm. C. Smith, and Herman Kugel. In his book, Einst & Jetst (Sandusky Then & Now) Ernst Von Schulenberg indicated that at the time the Odd Fellows Building was built in 1889 the IOOF was one of three German secret societies flourishing in Sandusky. These latter two organizations went out of existence by the early 1900s. Because the organizations were secret, not much is known about them except the names of a few of the members of IOOF, which were listed as active, and all had German names. They seem to have been a group of working people.

In future generations, many became middle class, including the Frohmans, some of whom became lawyers and entrepreneurs, and architects and builders, such as the Feicks. In about 1840many German immigrants settled in Sandusky, attracted by the limestone quarries and other The other two societies were the G Henberger Grove,No.9 Druids and the Blucher Lodge No.128 Harugari. OMB No. 1024-0018 NPS Form 10-900 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio CONTINUATION SHEET THIRD FLOOR PLAN Description cont. NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev.

10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio The Feicks, who constructed the Odd Fellows Building, are believed to have been members of the order. They Adam & Philip Feick came to America first. After they found work, they sent for their younger brother, George. longer involved. These buildings include the Erie County Jail, and the 7th, 8th, and 9th Ward schools Several members of the Feick family are still in construction and design. This building is an important reminder of the ethnic group that was important in the building of Sandusky, and of the persons who constructed it. The Odd Fellows Building is also important because it is a fine example of Oueen Anne/Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.

Particularly noteworthy is the distinctive appearance created by the use of red brick and sandstone detailing including the columns, beltcourse, window surrounds, and carved pediments. It is the only example of a lodge building of brick, built by a fine family of builders, still standing in the community. The Odd Fellows Building reflects the craftsmanship and fine level of detail and ornament associated with the work of the Feick Brothers. Masonic Temple, also built in 1889 by the Feick Brothers and located diagonally across Washington Park from the IOOF Lodge, had lost its distinctive tower in a 1943 fire. The Lea Block, built in 1895, housed the Knights of Pythias Lodge and is listed in the National Register. The Elks and the Knights of Columbus lodges were formerly private homes. The Knights of Columbus shared meeting space in the Odd Fellows Building from 1913 until 1946.

Several other fraternal and social organizations used the Odd Fellows Building for their Knights of Maccabees, Ladies of Maccabees, Modern Woodmen of America, Order of DeMolay, Royal Neighbors of America, Woodmen of the World and ladies auxiliaries of the IOOF, the Sandusky Bay Rebekah Lodge No. 179 and Friendly Rebekah Lodge No. 824. Additional organizations in Sandusky included the Masons, Elks, and Knights of Pythias. After World War Il many of these organizations went out of existence or moved to the suburbs. The only three lodges still active in the city are the Knights of Columbus. Elks, and Masons. Statement of Significance The Odd Fellows Building is one of only three built especially by a lodge for their activities in Sandusky.The Wyoming as well as several college buildings at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio.

became noted builders in the community early on.They also constructed the capitol building in Cheyenne, He, too, became a builder, and he is credited with building many houses, apartments, and larger structures. At this time, it is difficult to determine which buildings were built by the two older brothers, Adam and Philip, and meetings. Coinciding with what appears to be the height of popularity for such organizations between World War I and II, groups sharing the IOOF lodge space also included the Eagles, United Commercial Travelers, which were built by all three brothers. George seems to have continued building after his older siblings were no NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio Damm, Ellie. Treasures by the Bay. (Lewisburg: Bucknell University Press, 1999). Register Sandusky Directory. (Sandusky: I. F.

March. 1873). Ross, Theodore A. Odd Fellowship: It's History and Manual. (New York: Hazen, 1888). Sandusky Daily Register. Sandusky, 1889. Sandusky Register, Sandusky 1991. Smith, Don B. and Wayne Roberts. The Three Link Fraternity -Odd Fellowship in California. (Linden Publications, 1993). Stillson, N.L. Official History of Odd Fellowship. (Boston: Fraternity Publishing Co., 1899). Von Schulenberg, Ernest. Sandusky-Einst und Jetzt. (Sandusky, 1889). Williams Sandusky City and Erie County Directory. Cincinnati: Williams & Co. Publishers. 1860-61, 1869-70, 1882-83, 1884-85, 1888-89, 1889-93, 1896-97, 1898-99, 1900-01, 1902-03, 1904-05, 1906-07, 1908-09. 1910- 11, 1913, 1915, 1916-17, 1919-20, 1921-22, 1923-24, 1925-26, 1927-28, 1932-33, 1935-36, 1939, 1943, 1946, 1950. Bibliography Society, 1959).

CONTINUATION SHEET National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Root,W.D.City Guide and Business Directory.(Sandusky:Steam Press of Bill Cooke& Co.,1855). Sandusky-Then& Now. translated by Marion &Norbert Lang.(Cleveland:Western Reserve Historical Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple Section number Page NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio (Facing south) Frontage on Washington Row West side on Jackson Street Building - 10,138 square feet North side faces alley Building takes the entire lot The nominated property includes the entire parcel historically associated with the IOOF Building.

108.9 Geographical Data CONTINUATION SHEET Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple East side faces alley 92.5' Section number _ Page NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service CONTINUATION SHEET Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio All photos by Ellie Damm, Fall, 2002 1415 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, Ohio Photo - Description 1 Building from corner of Jackson St. & Washington Row 4 East side showing quoins (facing north) Alley on north side showing bricked in windows Entrance to both utility company & 2nd floor 7 Original Lodge Doorway (with sign) 8 Interior or present entrance (looking south) 9 First floor Office (Ohio Edison) 10 First floor Office (Chamber of Commerce) * 11 Second floor office 12 Third floor ritual room 13 Third floor ballroom 14 Steps to mezzanine 15 Mezzanine & ritual room .

16 Robing area 17 3rd floor ceiling Negatives at West side of building showing bricked in windows (facing north) Old House Guild Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temple NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Photo Log Page Section number CARL. L. OSBERG 1902 ODD FELLOWSi REUTLER C.1950s TEMPLE 224- 222 Non comb- CONC.FLS & RF STEEL JOISTS, SUSPD CEILGS, 9 FALSE WOOD RF BLR RM. CONC. COLS FLS & CEILG DEPT. S. 12" C.B. BR.F. CURT. WALLS -BUILT 1949- 219 215 12 " W.P. W. WASHINGTON 208 PARK COLUMBUS JACKSON 213 INN ROW BAN LUMBG THRU-OUT HYD. LOWRY BST T CLUB | FIRE PROOF CONSTN EXCEPT 229 2272523- BALC STEEL FR., CONC. FLS & RF ON Fire Proof Constn TO ATT, TILE PARTNS 209 207203 215 209 229 PHOTO AIR 8"W.P 101 GYP.

HOSE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET NAME : DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF 45TH DAY: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: APPEAL: N N PERIOD: N PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: REQUEST: N COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS: DATE TELEPHONE REJECT RETURN 5/04/03 4/18/03 DISCIPLINE MULTIPLE 3/20/03 REVIEWER RECOM./CRITERIA PDIL: OTHER: SAMPLE: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE RECEIVED: REASONS FOR REVIEW: Entered in the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR N SLR DRAFT: N National Bet*ater DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N NATIONAL: VACCEPT LESS THAN 5O YEARS: FPSCNo. 14 X143455 5153 NNN-22 IOOF Lodge Row Erie Co, OH Too F Lodge FROM Erieco, OH FPSNo. 13 X257230 5152 N N N-12 EASTSIDE IOOF Lodge Erie Co 3RD. FLOOR FOR 237 GER FLEVATOI Call 625-8 Erie Co Too F Lodge HSECOND APPROX BIOO SQ.

FT Call 625-8324 237 GROSS ELEVATOR SFLOOR FOR LEASE TeoF Lodge ErieCo, OHl REMI SECOND FLOOR IOOF Lodge ErieCo. Ott FPS(No. 6 X113230 5152 NN N22 FPSCNo. 5 X101230 5152 N N N-22 IOOF Lodge ERIE FPSCNo. 10 X193230 5152 NNN-22 MINGER 1 FPSNo. 17AX353234 5153 NN N-22 IOOF Looge Erie Co, OH IOOF Lodge RITUAL Erie Cc,OH ROOM NNN-22 3RD BALL Room IOOF Lodge FPS(No.11 X223237 5153 NNNN2 ICOF Lodge FPSo. 7 X131234 5153 NN N-22 IOOF Lodge GONT LODGE IOOF Lodge 17. 3nd FLooR Erie Co, OH CEILIWG TOOF Lodge FPS(o. 16A)333237 5153 N N N-22 DRUGGISTS DD FELLOWS TEMPLE, COR.JACKSON ST AND WASHINGTON ROW. ARCHANT TAILO SANDUSKY QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES 17 356940 45904U0 Independent Order of DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR STATE OF OHIO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SANDUSKY, OHIO DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY