Nomination for Dennison High School

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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior DEC 2 I 2005 REGISTRATION FORM 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 the information requested.If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for"not applicable." For additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete 1. Name of Property historic name other names/site number Claymont Intermediate School 2. Location street & number 220 North Third Street - not for publication city or town Zip code 3.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 Xmeets does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered Inventory & Registration Signature of certifying official Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio Historical Society State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property meets - does not meet the National Register criteria. (- See continuation sheet for additional Signature of commenting or other official 4.

National Park Service Certification 1, hereby certify that this property is: - other (explain):. entered in the National Register - See continuation sheet. determined not eligible for the removed from the National 44621 Tuscarawas Dennison Register state RECEIVED National Register Dennison High School Department Head National Park Service all items. Date of December 8, 2005 comments.) Dennison High School, Tuscarawas County, OH 5. Classification Ownership of Property - private X building(s) X public-local - public-State - public-Federal _structures (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) 6. Function or Use Education - High School Education - Intermediate School 7.

Description Gothic Revival - Collegiate Gothic (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Foundation roof Brick Limestone district object site other Concrete Total Materials walls Narrative Description Noncontributing Current Functions Historic Functions Architectural Classification Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register See continuation sheets Name of related multiple property listing (Enter categories from instructions) Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count) Late 19th and 20t Century Revivals - Late (Check as many boxes as apply) Built up (Check only one box) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Dennison High School Tuscarawas Co., OH Section number 7 Page 1 Dennison High School (now Claymont Intermediate School) is a large, architecturally significant building completed in 1928.

It is located in a prominent position on a hill above the central business district in Dennison, Ohio, a community of 3,000 people. The building is located well above the grade of the street and has a large front lawn and stone retaining wall that surrounds the site. The building was constructed to replace an earlier high school building that was located on an adjacent site. During the construction of this building, the older high school building burned. The building served as the only high school for Dennison from the time it opened in 1928 until the Dennison School District merged with that of a nearby community - Uhrichsville - in 1965. Since that time the building has served as an intermediate school for the combined school district, now called the Claymont School District. The building was designed by J. K.

Griffin, an architect from Canton, Ohio, in a style that has elements of two-story building is L-shaped, with the classrooms occupying the Third Street elevation and an auditorium and gymnasium wing at the northeast corner of the school. The building 100 feet by 60 feet along Third Street with the auditorium and gymnasium wing measuring 130 feet by 78 feet. A raised basement is visible on the south and east elevations. The building utilized modern fireproof construction with poured concrete foundation and floor systems with a brick exterior. Dennison High School features a symmetrical 15-bay façade (west elevation) dominated by a central entrance tower and two smaller end towers, which echo the design of the central tower. The main entrance is reached from the street by a long flight of steps, which accentuates the height of the tower as one approaches.

The entrance tower has a limestone stone base at the first floor level. It is faced with smooth finished stone, a stone beltcourse and modillion block cornice above the segmental-arched entrance and three carved stone symbols above the cornice. Original light fixtures flank the main entrance. The original double doors on the façade have been replaced with newer aluminum doors. The tower features four octagonal turrets at the four corners, each with limestone coping. Limestone surrounds the large segmental-arched central window; and forms the coping on the gabled parapet and crenellation at the top of the tower. The design of the north and south entrance towers mimics that of the main tower, but is wood windows. These were replaced with aluminum windows, however the preserve the original shape and size.

The south elevation features five bays, each separated by brick pilasters with stone coping. A corbelled brick cornice is located below the stone parapet. The east elevation repeats the same windows as those used elsewhere on the building but lacks the decorative detail found on the east and north elevations. A one-story wing is located on this rear elevation. Description Collegiate Gothic that was popular for school and college buildings during the early 2ot century.The somewhat simplified in scale and detailing.The original windows were multiple-paned double-hung United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Dennison High School Tuscarawas Co., OH simple in design with brick pilasters and stone coping but no extraneous ornamentation.

The main entrance to the building leads to a central lobby with original terrazzo floors, plaster walls with pilasters and wall panels, decorative plaster ceiling and ornamental iron stair railings. The central lobby leads to a north-south hallway, which opens to all of the administrative offices and classrooms. Staircases building with the main entrance on the first floor and a balcony accessible from the second floor. The original design of the building included the location of the gymnasium directly behind and at the same level as the stage. The gymnasium floor is visible from the auditorium seating; while bleachers are located at the other end of the gymnasium. This allowed seating in the auditorium for sporting events held in the The remaining spaces in the building are fairly simple and utilitarian in nature.

The original corridor configuration has been retained, although classrooms have been updated. Two-tone terrazzo floors are intact in the hallways and stair landings. Dennison High School is an important visual landmark in the community, as its towers are visible from the downtown area and many of the surrounding neighborhoods. It has retained its integrity of location, materials, design, and association and clearly conveys the early 20th century ideals of education that the original design of the building was intended to inspire. gymnasium.

The most architecturally significant interior space is the original auditorium.It is centrally located in the An auditorium/gymnasium wing is located in the northeast corner of the building.The north elevation is ceiling with decorative plaster;and original wooden seating in the balcony.An unusual feature in the with simple metal railings are located in the towers at the north and south ends of the building. auditorium features a stage area with a decorative plaster surround;classical wall pilasters;coffered Section number 7 Page Dennison High School, Tuscarawas County, OH 8. Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing) Education; Architecture XA Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad -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 Period of Significance and distinguishable entity whose components 1928 - 1954 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 (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) - B removed from its original location.

- D a cemetery. - E a reconstructed building, object,or structure. - F a commemorative property. significance within the past 50 years. J.K. Griffin, Canton, Ohio - architect Smith & Shaffer, Dover, Ohio -- contractor (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.) - recorded by Historic American Engineering Record - preliminary determination of individual listing (36 Primary location of additional data - previously listed in the National Register - State Historic Preservation Office - previously determined eligible by the National - Other State agency - Federal agency - designated a National Historic Landmark - Local government - recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey - University - Other Register Bibliography Architect/Builder Criteria Considerations Property is: Significant Person religious purposes. Applicable National Register Criteria patterns of our history.

Significant Dates Narrative Statement of Significance Cultural Affiliation (Enter categories from instructions) Name of repository: Ca birthplace ora grave. CFR 67) has been requested. Previous documentation on file (NPS) G less than50 yearsof age or achieved United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Tuscarawas Co., OH Statement of Significance educational history of the village of Dennison, Ohio and representative of broad trends in public education Uhrichsville, which is located on the west side of Stillwater Creek, adjacent to the village of Dennison was established in 1832. Dennison, formed a number of years later, was laid out in 1865, by the Dennison Land Company, which owned five hundred acres on the east side of Stillwater Creek.

A portion of the land was used as a site for railroad shops for the Pan Handle Railroad (Steubenville and Indiana originally and later the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis, later absorbed into the Pennsylvania Railroad system). The line was known as the Pan Handle because it crossed that geographic feature of West Virginia. Uhrichsville was finally incorporated in 1866 and Dennison in 1873. Dennison was a division point on the railroad between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Columbus, Ohio. It was located approximately 100 miles from each of those cities and work rules provided that crews changed every hundred miles, which made the location of Dennison ideal as a division point.

In addition to crew changes, a large freight yard and car shop and engine facilities were located adjacent to the passenger depot, making Dennison a major point on the line and the Pennsylvania Railroad a major employer in the area. Dennison's location along this busy railroad is probably best known for the heroic efforts of its citizens during World War II. Dennison and surrounding communities provided volunteers to meet every troop train that passed through to provide sandwiches, refreshments and support for the troops going off to war. For the first few years of Dennison's existence, its students attended school in nearby Uhrichsville, as Dennison didn't have any schools of its own. This changed, as the population grew and when it reached approximately 600 residents, the decision was made to build Dennison's first public school.

Located on the corner of Logan and Fifth Streets, the building was completed in 1868. The village continued to grow and additions were constructed in 1876 and again in 1882. "Dennison was incorporated in 1873 and it was shortly after they formed their own school district in accordance with an Ohio School Law of 1873." (The Dennison Schools) Dennison graduated its first high school glass of three girls and two boys in 1883. community. Background Information Dennison High School in Ohio in the early 2o century and under Criterion C for its significance as a well-preserved example of The Dennison Depot (NR 1976) has been restored and has a fine museum commemorating this proud moment in the community's history.

Section number 8 Page - Dennison High School is eligible for the National Register under Criterion A for its significance in the a major early-2ot century building in Dennison and its importance as a prominent visual landmark in the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Tuscarawas Co., OH Section number 8 nominated building). By 1900, the Dennison school district had grown to three buildings and approximately 900 students. Less than a decade later, three more school buildings were constructed. The "new" high school was completed in 1907. Continued growth led to the design of this building just two decades later. Much larger than the earlier high school buildings, it was also more modern in design with fireproof concrete floors; an auditorium home economics labs.

The combination auditorium/gymnasium made Dennison High School a popular destination for numerous district basketball tournaments from the time it was built until the 1960s. An excerpt from The Leader (school yearbook) in 1929 described the basketball tournaments held that year. "Two basketball tournaments were held at Dennison during the past year. Teams from East Liverpool, Wellsville, Toronto, Steubenville, Mingo Junction, Coshocton, Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia and Dover came on March 2 to compete in the Class A Sectional Tournament. The four survivors returned the following week... The Tournament, from the standpoint of finances, basketball playing, sportsmanship and officiating was a success. The gymnasium which seats 1400 comfortably was completely filled twice during the final day. The largest crowd of all attended the final session.

At least 2000 people saw the While the high school was under construction on Third Street, the old Third Street School, which was located just feet from the new building, burned to the ground on January 28, 1928. The new Dennison High School opened in the fall of 1928 and with the removal of the fire-damaged building, it became possible to straighten a jog in the street and create a 60-foot wide street between the new high school and the former high school (then used as Northside Elementary School) across the street. Thus, the new high school assumed a very prominent location along Third Street. Primrose School, it was a special "school within a school" for special needs students. An article in the Eastern Ohio Examiner from April 4, 1941 described this program. "The devastating polio epidemic of the 1920s had left many afflicted children in the area.

Recognizing the need for special education facilities for these children, the Ohio State Department of Handicapped Children sent a representative to Dennison to talk to Mr. Hiram Angle, the Superintendent of Schools, about using Dennison High School. Other schools in the area had been considered, but none had the necessary facilities. Dennison High School was new at the time, having been built two or three years before. It had two adjacent rooms with a restroom across the hall, which was what the State required. After the necessary approval, the program was instituted, and the Primrose School became a reality in 1931...One room became a classroom and the other was equipped with six cots where students were given rest periods. Noon meals were furnished, and twice a week an orthopedic from Canton came to give therapy.

Since the school drew pupils from as with an adjacent gymnasium and rooms designed specifically for certain subjects such as science and Dennison High School Dennison's increasing population and school enrollment led to the construction of Dennison's first high Dennison High School participated in an innovative educational experiment in the1930s.Known as the Page school in 1889.

The brick two-story building was constructed on Third Street (across the street from the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Dennison High School Tuscarawas Co., OH far away and New Philadelphia, Dover, Sugarcreek, Augusta, Newcomerstown, Gnadenhutten, Port Washington, etc., some of the students were provided room and board by local people." The curriculum of the Primrose School was expanded in 1936 to accommodate the education of visually-impaired students. The classroom was for children in grades one through eight; with the largest enrollment at any time reaching twenty-four.

High school students participated in the program by reading to the visually impaired students and by having two students assigned to every student in the Primrose School to be responsible for removing the Primrose student in the case of an emergency. The program lasted until Dennison High School was the only high school in the community until 1965 when the Dennison and 3,000. The combined high school occupied Uhrichsville's High School and this building became the Claymont Junior High School. It is now the Claymont Intermediate School, serving students in the S*h and 6" grades from both Dennison and Uhrichsville. Ohio School Context National Register nomination summarizes the history of public school education in Ohio.

Among the highlights are the passage of legislation by the Ohio Legislature in 1853 to make free public education available to Ohio's youth; an 1889 state law that required school building to be "safe and healthy;" a 1909 Ohio law that authorized the offering of manual training, domestic science, commercial, and vocational classes if school districts wanted to offer them; a 1914 state law replaced the township as the unit of government responsible for schools which shifted responsibility to more centralized management of schools; and the Bing Act of 1921 that made school attendance compulsory for students from six to 18 years of age. Another law in 1923 mandated physical education instruction. It was against this backdrop of consolidation of schools into larger school buildings with more course offerings that Dennison High School was designed and built.

By the early 20th century, ideas about school design were in a state of flux, and Dennison High School is significant as a local interpretation of and response to what was a national debate. "About the turn of the century, architects, school officials, educators and others began a wide-ranging discussion of school design which was carried out in newspapers, books and magazine articles. Some of this was spurred by architect William B. Ittner of St. Louis, who in the late 19th century began to develop theories about what he called "open plan" school design. By about 1910 he had worked through his ideas and was gaining nationwide recognition for the "open plan" school; he did some 450 school designs by 1954. 1928 reflect the broad changes taking place in public education during that period.

The Piqua High School Dennison's school buildings from the late 19th century to the construction of Dennison High School in Page Uhrichsville school systems merged to create the Claymont School District with a student population of Section number 8 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Tuscarawas Co., OH the time of his death in 1936. Ittner was not alone; other architects, and other people interested in schools, promoted similar ideas.

Anyone facing the problem of how to design a school in the early 20th century had numerous published sources of ideas and inspiration available to him." The key to the "open plan" and other ideas of modern school design at the time were fireproof construction; the use of single-loaded corridors with windows along one side; large and well-lit classrooms with glazed doors to admit light from the corridor; and provision of auditorium and gymnasium spaces, as well as spaces devoted to manual training and "household arts," to supplement traditional classrooms. Numerous fireproof, The entire August, 1922 issue of The Architectural Forum was devoted to school design.

In the opening article entitled "The School Plant in Present-Day Education" William Ittner stated "The present-day educational objectives, health, the fundamental operations, manual skill, citizenship and the worthy use of leisure, have caused a renaissance in public education and in public school building... Its inviting exterior will represent the best, most thoroughly planned structure in the community, and its interior the best of all places for work, recreation or study... The same issue of The Architectural Forum included renderings, photos and floor plans of new elementary and high schools throughout the country. A number of the schools had plans very similar to that of Dennison High School, including the use of the auditorium/gymnasium combination. Dennison High School is very much a product of the new trend in school design that emerged in the 1920s.

These buildings were designed to accommodate a variety of functions within; be modern in terms of sanitation, lighting and ventilation; and make an architectural statement for the community. Almost without exception, the new schools featured in this magazine were two to three stories in height; horizontal in expanses of windows in the classrooms and specific rooms devoted to uses such as a library, science labs, Dennison High School reflects much of the contemporary thinking of the time in terms of school design and is an excellent example of early 20t century school design in Dennison, Ohio. Its construction marked a significant departure from the design of all of Dennison's earlier school buildings, dating from the 1880s to 1906.

All of these buildings were brick two-to three-story buildings that were more vertical of "modern" schools such as an auditorium, gymnasium, and classrooms designed for specific uses that were major features of the 1928 building. Canton, Ohio architect J.K. Griffin designed Dennison High School. Research did not yield any information about his practice and whether or not he designed other school buildings, but it is clear that he was very familiar with current thinking in school design when he worked on this project. Dennison High School gymnasium and auditorium.

Architectural Significance in design;with wood interior structures rather than fireproof concrete;and lacked some of the amenities Section number8Page also were essential elements, as was adequate ventilation."(Piqua High School NR nomination,1996) appearance; and constructed in brick, stone and other permanent materials.They also featured large Page - enclosed stairways, several means of egress from any part of the school, and adequate restroom facilities United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Dennison High School was designed with attention to detail; its major distinguishing architectural change of grade from street level to the first floor of the building. The interior retains its terrazzo flooring, decorative plaster wall and ceiling finishes in the central entrance lobby and auditorium; and its original and use. gymnasium.

Dennison High School retains a high-level of architectural integrity.It clearly conveys its original design features include the prominent entrance towers with finished and carved stone detailing; decorative corbel National Park Service Dennison High School brick cornice; and its prominent site with a front lawn and retaining wall to accommodate the significant Tuscarawas Co., OH Section number 8 Page _ United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Tuscarawas Co., OH Section number 8 Page 8 Exterior photo from Dedication Program, November 25, 1928.

CONTINUATION SHEET Dennison High School National Park Service National Park Service Tuscarawas Co., OH Photo from The Leader, 1929 SEWING COOKING Dennison High School SCIENCE CONTINUATION SHEET United States Department of the Interior MANUAL TRAINING NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES TYPEWRITING Section number 8 Page United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET A Brief History of Dennison, Ohio. Unpublished paper. "Cornerstone for New School is Laid by Masons," Uhrichsville Evening Chronicle, October 24, 1927. Ittner, William B. "The School Plant in Present-Day Education" The Architectural Forum. Volume "Lay Cornerstone for New School," New Philadelphia Daily Times, October 24, 1927. "Primrose School Revisted" Eastern Ohio Examiner, April 4, 1991. The Leader. Dennison High School Yearbook, 1929.

"The Story Behind Professor Angel's 'Castle on the Hill'," Uhrichsville Evening Chronicle, March 1, The Dennison Schools, assorted articles (not dated). The Golden Era of Dennison High School: 1883-1965. Dennison High School Class of 1965. The boundaries of the nomination encompass Parcel k#42-1556-000 as recorded by the Tuscarawas County, Ohio Auditor. The boundaries for this nomination include the entire parcel, which has been historically associated with 1978. Bibliography Verbal Boundary Justification Dennison High School Verbal Boundary Description XXXVII, August, 1922. Tuscarawas Co., OH Section number_ 9 Page 10 Dennison High School, Iuscarawas Co., OH 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property_approximately 1.5 acres (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) - See continuation sheet.

Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By Benjamin D. Rickey & Co. -date May,2005 street & number 593 S. Fifth St. city or town 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. Representative black and white photographs of the property.

(Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) Claymont Board of Education 1174716954471380 name organization Dennison Maps Photographs telephone Additional Documentation Property Owner Zone Easting Northing Continuation Sheets UTM References Additional items Nancy Recchie, Historic Preservation Consultant 201 N. Third Street state_ OH zip code_ Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the time for or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.0.

Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; _ state_OH_zip code _43206 obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate 44621 740-922-5478 Columbus name/title United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Tuscarawas Co., OH Section number _ photos Page. Benjamin D. Rickey & Co. 593 South Fifth Street Columbus, Ohio 43206 Location of Photographs: April, 2005 2. View of main façade (west elevation) and north elevation of Dennison H.S., looking southeast. 3. Central entrance tower. 4. Detail of central entrance. 5. View of south and east (rear) elevations, looking northwest. 6. View of east elevation, looking north. 7.

View of north elevation, looking southwest. 8. View of central entrance lobby. 9. View of central entrance lobby, looking toward entrance. 11. Typical corridor view. 12. View of balcony in Auditorium. 13. View of stage in Auditorium. 14. Detail of decorative plaster in cornice and ceiling coffers of Auditorium. 15. Pilaster detail in Auditorium. 16. View of Gymnasium floor, looking toward stage curtain which connects with Auditorium. 17. View of Gymnasium. 18. View of railing detail on end staircase. Negatives: Photographs Photographer: Nancy Recchie Dennison High School Date of 10.View of staircase detail in central entrance lobby. 1.View of main facade (west elevation) and south elevation of Dennison H. S.,looking northeast.

EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET NAME : DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: N PDIL: N PERIOD: PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: N SLR DRAFT: N COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/ SUMMARY COMMENTS: - DISCIPLINE DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N If a nomination is returned to the nominating authority, the TELEPHONE 2/03/06 RETURN 1/26/06 REJECT DATE MULTIPLE 12/21/05 REVIEWER OTHER: RECOM./CRITERIA NATIONAL: DATE RECEIVED: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Bntered n the REASONS FOR REVIEW: VACCEPT DATE OF 45TH DAY: nomination is no longer under consideration by the NPS. PROPERTY Dennison High School TUSCARAWAS CO, OH DENNISOw H.S. DENNISON H.S. OENNISON H.S. DENNISON H.S. TUSCARAWAS CO., OH TUSCARAWAS CO., OH DENNISON H.S. DENWISON A.S. TUSCARAWASCO., OH DEWNISON H.S. TUSCARAWAS CO., O+ DENNISON H.S. DENNISON H.S.

TUSCARAWAS CO. OH TUSCARAWASCO. OH DENNISON H.S. DENWISON H.S. TUSCARAWAS CO, OH DENNISON H. S. DEWNISON H.S. TUSCARAWAS CO., OM TUSCARAWAS CO., OH DENNISON ,H.H. DENNISON H.S. DENNISOW H.S. TUSCARAWAS CO, OH 75 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) UHRICHSVILLE, OH UHRICHSVILLE QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY E 471695 1994 UNITED STATES FOURTH FLOOR PLAN CLAYMONT TYP. FLOOR PLAN NOTES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRD FLOOR PLAN Dennison High School TYP. FLOOR PLAN NOTES Tuscarawas Co OH KEYNOTES Second Floor Plan CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONVERT TO 5-6 GRADE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL CLAYMONT PROJECT TYP.

FLOOR PLAN NOTES BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FIRST FLOOR PLAN KEYNOTES LAYMONT Tuscarawas County, Ohio EXISTING MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT "B" B02 Dennison thigh School TYPICAL NOTES PAINT SCHEDULE CONSTRUCTION SIGN DENNISON HIGH SCHOOL NOW CLÄYMONT INTERMEDIATE ROOF PLAN & SITE PLAN NOTE: WELCH STREET TUSCARAWAS CO. O H School Fad Clay SEE LARGE SCALE LAYOUT SHE ET EXISTING CLAYMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS Tuscarawas County, Ohio CONVERT TO 5-6 GRADE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL EXISTING MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT "B" CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENCE NORTH THIRD STREET SCALE:NONE FRAME SECTION 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J.

Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandison, Member DEC 2 I 2005 NAT, REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES RECEIVED CLAYMONT INTERMEDIATE ADMINISTRATION www.claymont.k12.oh.us SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Dear Mrs. Wilson, Your friend, 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J. Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandison, Member DEC 2 I 2005 NAT REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLAÇES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Sincerely RECEIVED INTERMEDIATE ADMINISTRATION CLAYMONT SCHOOL www.claymont.k12.oh.us Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance BOARD OF EDUCATION 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J.

Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandison, Member RECEIVED 2280 DEC 2 Tl 2005 CLAYMONT www.claymont.k12.oh.us INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance BOARD OF EDUCATION NAT. REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J. Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Donald Kuba, Member - Mark Haney, Member DEC 2 1 2005 Sincerelug ADMINISTRATION CLAYMONT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL www.claymont.k12.oh.us BOARD OF EDUCATION Jamie Ott, Secretary NATIONAL PARK SERVIC Charles GrandisonMember NAL REGISTER QF HISTORIC PLACES 1005 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J.

Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandison, Member Nennison RECEIVED ADMINISTRATION CLAYMONT SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Balroaders NATIONAL PARK SERVICE That sounds www.claymont.k12.oh.us 220 N. Third St. BOARD OF EDUCATION Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Charles Grandison, Member www.claymont.kl2.oh.us NAT REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INTERMEDIATE Mark Haney, Member ADMINISTRATION (740) 922-1901 J. Gregory Grant, Principal Fax (740) 922-6302 Dennison, OH 44621 SCHOOL CLAYMONT DEC 2 1 2005 NATIONAL PARK-SERVICE Apri 5,2005 Dear mrs Wison, loved it all. 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J.

Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Joseph Bellon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandison, Member ADMINISTRATION CLAYMONT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL www.claymont.k12.oh.us Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance BOARD OF EDUCATION DEC 2 I/ 2005 Horl15.2005 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member Charles Gfafdison, Member DEC 2 I 2005 NAT REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES ADMINISTRATION INTERMEDIATE www.claymont.k12.oh.us SCHOOL CLAYMONT J. Gregory Grant, Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Christine 220 N. Third St.

Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 Kenny Trimmer, President Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Charles Grandison, Member DEC 2 Ii 2005 NAT REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLAÇES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Dear Mrs Wilson, noverbeaten. ADMINISTRATION CLAYMONT SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE www.claymont.k12.oh.us J. Gregory Grant, Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Mark Haney2Member Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Apri| 15,2005 Thank you for coming to our chss.I was in another 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Charles Grandison, Member J. Gregory Grant, Principal INTERMEDIATE ADMINISTRATION www.claymont.k12.oh.us Donald Kuba, Member Fax (740) 922-6302 (740) 922-1901 Mark Haney, Member BOARD OF EDUCATION CLAYMONT SCHOOL NAT.

REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NAIIONAL PARK SERVICE 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J. Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandison, Member RECEIVED 2280 April 15,2005 INTERMEDIATE CLAYMONT SCHOOL www.claymont.k12.oh.us BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DEC 2 I 2005 NAT REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Dear mrs, Wilson 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J. Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary RECEIDönaldKuba, Member Charles Grandisoe, Member AL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Dear Mrs.

Wilson, Sincerely CLAYMONT ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE www.claymont.k12.oh.us Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance BOARD OF EDUCATION Mark Haney Member Justin 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 BOARD OF EDUCATION J. Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member DEC 2 1 2005 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE April 15,2005 did learn a lot Your friend CLAYMONT ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE www.claymont.k12.oh.us Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Dear Mrs.Wilson, different desians. 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J. Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandison, Member -NATIONAL PARK SERVICE really Cool.

RECEIVED INTERMEDIATE ADMINISTRATION CLAYMONT SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION DEC 2 1. 20 Yourfriend 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J. Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandison, Member RECEIVED Dear Mrs. wilson, at and around our school. never knew there was such a thingas the ADMINISTRATION CLAYMONT SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE www.claymont.k12.oh.us Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance BOARD OF EDUCATION DEC 2'l 2005 NAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 BOARD OF EDUCATION J. Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandison, Member DEC 2 T 2005 Hello Mrs.Wibon, Your friend,.

INTERMEDIATE ADMINISTRATION CLAYMONT www.claymont.k12.oh.us SCHOOL Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Donald Kuba, Membero NAT REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES IATIONAL PARK SERVIC Hpril 18,2005 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandisonz Member INTERMEDIATE www.claymont.k12.oh.us CLAYMONT ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL J. Gregory Grant, Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION RECEIVED DEC 2 1 2005 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J. Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member Charles Grandison, Member DEC 2 I| 2005 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Dear Mrs.

wilson, SCHOOL CLAYMONT INTERMEDIATE ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION NAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES www.claymont.k12.oh.us 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J. Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member Mark Haney, Member www.claymont.kl2.oh.us ADMINISTRATION INTERMEDIATE CLAYMONT SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Sincerley Dear Mrs Wilson April18,2005 Charles Grandison, Member DEC 2 I 2005 220 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-1901 Fax (740) 922-6302 J.

Gregory Grant, Principal Kenny Trimmer, President Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Jamie Ott, Secretary Donald Kuba, Member DEC 2 Il 2005 Thank youfor sharing thehistory of clayment your friend, INTERMEDIATE CLAYMONT ADMINISTRATION www.claymont.k12.oh.us SCHOOL Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance BOARD OF EDUCATION Mark Haney Member Charles Grandison, Memb NAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Dear Mcs. Wilson, I wishIcoudhe leyeu make Claymoot Chartered July 9, 1924 P.O. Box 31 - Dennison, Ohio 44621 September 3, 2005 DEC 2 I2005 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ACES 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43210 On behalf of the Dennison Rotary Club, I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation to support the nomination of the Dennison High School Building for placement in the National Register of Historic Places.

The building attracts attention because of its unique characteristics, its impressive style and stately appearance. The Dennison Rotary Club serves the communities of Dennison and Uhrichsville, known listed on the National Register) and also by establishing Heritage Park, which will be a The park reflects the History and Heritage of our local area as well as State and National complete, the park will boast a "time-line" walkway depicting local, State and National events, as well as additional monuments related to our history and heritage.

The purpose of these comments is to reiterate that preservation of history is important to the Dennison High School, but upon consolidation of the Dennison and Uhrichsville School systems [1965], the building became a Junior High School, housing fourth through eighth grades, fondly remember attending school in the building in my fourth through eighth grade ,UHRICHSVILLE, OHIO years. Dennison, Ohio Rotary Club of U.S.A. Ms Rachael Tooker then transforming into various other elementary school classrooms to its current position Ohio Historic Preservation Office destination link between the historic Depot and the Dennison High School building.

RECEIVED 2280 The Dennison High School building will remain in the memory of most all school Dear Ms Tooker: children who have entered the doors of the structure.The building has been not only a of housing the fifth and sixth grade students of the entire Claymont School System.I events. Our large monument pays tribute to the founders of the community.When local history by our continuous support of the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum (also NAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES awarded this status, we will be forever grateful. DEC 2 I 2005 Robert F. Michels THE ROTARY CLUB OF DENNISON President Very truly yours, Dennison High School Building on the National Register of Historic Places. If In conclusion, the Dennison Rotary Club supports and applauds the efforts of listing the RECEIVED 30955 Barber HillRd. Sept. 3,2005 Claymont Public Library 215 E.

3rd Street Uhrichsville, OH 44683 (740) 922-3626 (740) 922-3500 Administrative Fax RECEIVED September 6, 2005 Ohio Historic Preservation Officer 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to support the application to the Ohio Historical Society to have the former served our community for many years as a school facility and is now home to our district's Claymont Middle School. Besides its impressive architectural structure, it also This building was erected in the mid 1920's. We are very fortunate to have such a beautiful and well maintained historical building in our community. By designating it a National Historic Site, we can be assured that it will remain an historical treasure for Lorrie M. Wheeler Director Sincerely, www.claymont.lib.oh.us generations to come. children in Tuscarawas County.

housed the Primrose School, a special education program established for handicapped" Dennison High School building designated as a National Historic Site.This building has DEC 21 2005 ATIONAL PARK SERVICI DENNISON RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM P.O. BOX 11 - Dennison, Ohio 44621 - (740) 922-6776 www.dennisondepot.org - depot@tusco.net DEC 2 I 2005 Ms. Rachel Tooker Ohio Historic Preservation Officer 567 E. Hudson Street Columbus, OH 43210 6 September 2005 Dear Ms. Tooker: It gives me great pleasure to write this letter in support of adding the Dennison High School Building to the National Register of Historic Places. As the operator of a building listed on the Register, I see both the significance of history and architecture in this school building making it very worthy of the Register.

It is an outstanding example of both a period school and the construction of a prosperous local heritage and culture, but also that of small railroad towns across the country. They have done an exceptional job of tracing its history and preserving its construction. By placing it on the Register, the school will become a stronger example of local preservation I urge you to place the Dennison High School Building where it belongs - the Register of Historic Places. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from certified by you. structures. railroad town. Although there are strong similarities in it with fellow educational buildings, The community has taken great interest in the preservation of this building.

RECEIVED 2280 it also exhibits a certain uniqueness in adornment.The High School is symbolic of not only our and serve as a catalyst to other organizations to maintain and preserve their historic IATIONAL PARK SERVIC Sincerely, Sept. 8, 2005 RECEIVED Ohio Historic Preservation Officer DEC 2 I 2005 567 E. Hudson St. NAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Columbus, Ohio 43210 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Dear Ms. Tooker, National Register of Historic Places. This building has been an integral part of life in our community for more than 70 years. Several generations in our community have attended school there. My mother went to school there, I went to school there, and now my niece is going there. It is a beautiful example of architecture at its best, with its three distinctive towers, one in the center and one on each end. The school is visible for miles around.

often home to the Miss Clayland Pageant, which has produced one Miss America and one tournaments in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s. A fund-raiser was held in the auditorium in 1942 that helped start Dennison's nationally famous Railroad Canteen, which provided to the community as the old Dennison High School. I ask that you please consider adding our school to the National Register. Sincerely, Rachel Tooker Thank you for your time. Miss America runner up.The school's gymnasium was the site of many regional basketball sandwiches and hot coffee to more than a million servicemen during World War II. I am writing to ask that you consider listing the old Dennison High School on the RECEIVED DEC 2 I 2005 Ohio Historic Preservation Officer NAT REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 567 East Hudson Street NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Columbus, Ohio 43211 the Hill".

It was an imposing building for an eighth-grader to enter. Principal of Claymont Junior High School for the next 25 years. All in all, I was Principal of the building for 31 years. It was a grand old building- and still is. I applaud the efforts to make it historical. An honor it richly deserves. Donald E. Wright 19 Fuhr St. Dennison, Ohio Page: 1 In 1965,Dennison and Uhrichsille were consolidated into the Claymont City Schools.I continued tobe the As an eighth grader, my family moved to Dennison, Ohio from Cadiz, Ohio. I can still remember the"Castle on become the High School Principal and was Principal for the last6 years of Dennison High School. Friday, 9. September 2005 America Online: DonaldTrackGuy RECD BY OHPO SEP 13 2005 P.O. Box 462 New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 Tuscarawas County Courthouse Circa 1882 RECEIVED 2280 September 12, 2005 Ms.

Rachel Tooker Ohio Historic Preservation Officer 567 E. Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43210 Dear Ms. Tooker: application for the Dennison School Building of 1928. We have assisted the committee in locating information regarding the building of the school and have found that the building served the community at large as a facility for the Miss Ohio Pageant until moving to Mansfield, Ohio and as a site for the county and district basketball tournaments over the Please add our fervent endorsement to have the Dennison School Building placed as Tuscarawas County's next National Register for Historic Places. Fred Miller, president "The Past and the Present is but a Single Road, and History was Just a Moment Ago." years.

The Tuscarawas County Historical Society Respectfully, The building still serves the young people of the Claymont School District and has The Tuscarawas Historical Society is most pleased to be asked to endorse the is unique in design and hasplayed a rich history in the life of the City of Dennison. DEC 2 I2005 NAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DENNISON 105 GRANT ST. P. O. BOX 31 DENNISON, OH 44621 (740) 922-2532 RECEIVED September 12, 2005 DEC 2 I 2005 Ms. Rachel Tooker NAT. REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43210 Re: Dennison High School Building Dear Ms. Tooker: It is indeed a pleasure for me to write a letter of recommendation to add the Dennison High School Building to the National Register of Historic Places. building in the 1960s and my two sons were fortunate to do so as well in the 1990s.

When I community a few years ago, it was wonderful to see that the original integrity of the building was maintained and it was restored to a viable state for another few generations to enjoy. as a World War II Canteen Stop. I can't think of a better way to honor its heritage than to be included on the National Register of Historic Places. Blair A. Hillyer Chairman & President BANK Sincerely, NATIONAL pleasing forever. BAH/kmn Ohio Historical Preservation Officer students that the Dennison building had to be the nicest school building anywhere when it When our local school district built and remodeled a number of school buildings in the was first constructed.lt was one hundred years ahead of its time in design and aesthetically area and the expansion of our Nation.

Dennison's place in history has been well documented This stately edifice has been a landmark in our community for a lifetime.Iattended the was a young student, I often remarked that the building "looked like a palace." I told other The Dennison High School Building has a direct connection to the railroading history of our September 15, 2005 RECEIVED 2280 DEG 2 I 2005 Ohio Historic Preservation Officer 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211 beauty, the years it has been in existence (since the 1920's), its influence in education in the past and continuing to the present time on students, parents, Therefore, I encourage you to designate the building a national historic site. Richard E. Rothrock Sincerely, historical background. Retired Pastor Dear Sir/Madam: and citizens in Dennison and throughout the county and state.

historical site for the following reasons:its uniqueness, its structure and I support the nomination of the Dennison Alumni Association to designate the viewed the building. They marvel at the hearty and unique structure and its I have heard amazing comments from visitors from other areas who have Dennison High School building (now the Claymont Middle School) a national 201 N. Third St. Dennison, OH 44621 (740) 922-5478 Fax (740) 922-7325 BOARD OF EDUCATION Gary D. Hunter, Superintendent Kenny Trimmer, President Susan K. Raymond, Treasurer Joseph Bollon, Vice-President Robert Clarke, Curriculum Director Avalene Neininger, Director of Special Services Beth Lint, Technology Director Nino Pangrazio, School Psychologist AN "EFFECTIVE" DISTRICT RECEIVED September 19, 2005 DEC 2 I. 2005 Ohio Historic Preservation Officer NAT.

REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of support is being written on behalf of myself and the Claymont City Schools Board of Education for the Dennison Alumni Association who has submitted an application to have the old Dennison High School (now the Claymont Intermediate School) designated a National It is an important visual landmark, as its towers are visible from the downtown area and many of the surrounding neighborhoods. It has retained its integrity of location, materials, design, and of the building was intended to inspire. On November 15, 2004, the Claymont City Schools Board of Education passed a resolution D.

Hunter Sincerely, Superintendent CITY ADMINISTRATION CLAYMONT www.claymont.k12.oh.us SCHOOLS Charles Grandison Donald Kuba Please be advised that we support the Dennison Alumni Association in this endeavor. The old Mark Haney Historic Site. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE supporting the Dennison Alumni Association in their efforts to secure a National Historic Site Dennison High School is a very unique building in our community and in the surrounding area. Claymont City Schools designation for this building. We continue to support them in this endeavor.

association and clearly conveys the early 2ot century ideals of education that the original design REC'D BY OHPO NOV 0 8 2005 RECEIVED 15391 Gilmore Road DEC 2 I 2005 Port Washington, Ohio 43837 September 22, 2005 Ohio Historic Preservation Officer 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211 I am a music teacher with Claymont City Schools of Dennison and Uhrichsville, Ohio. I have symphony orchestras, other concerts, pageants, plays, graduations, and many, many community of its being recognized as a prime Ohio historical site. Sarah Fouts Thank you. Sincerely, Dear Gentlepersons: services over the years.It is greatly loved and admired by our entire county. I am in great support a true gem in our community.

It stands as a traditional beacon of lovely architecture on the hilltop VAT REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACE VATIONAL PARK SERVIC helped with musical productions in the old Dennison High School for many years. This building is above Dennison. It is a very large part of our history, as are the railroads here. It has housed -EXECUTIVE OFFICE- P.O. BOX 147 Dennison Railroad Depot Muscum 302 GRANT STREET DENNISON, OHIO 44621-0147 PAUL J. COLLINS, Mayor FAX (740) 922-0576 ALICE TORCH, Clerk September 22, 2005 RECEIVED DEC 2 I: 2005 Columbus, Ohio 43211 Mayor the Alumni Association. 567 East Hudson Street Historic Preservation Office with high concern. to be designated as a National Historic Site.After gathering much Association one hundred percent in their efforts.This High School Columbus in December.

Ohio Historic Preservation Officer Thank you for your time and consideration with this application from the initial nomination application has been submitted and representatives of the Alumni Association are scheduled to make a formal presentation in Dear Historic Preservation Officer: information and receiving the approval of the Claymont Board of Education, Village of Dennison Building has become an asset in the role of History within the Village. As Mayor of the Village of Dennison I support the Dennison Alumni I ask that this application be taken under the advisement of the Ohio Home of the Railroad Festival NAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Paul J.

Cøllins The Dennison Alumni Association has submitted to the Ohio Historical Society to have the Old Dennison High School Intermediate School) September 26, 2005 DEC 2 I 2005 To Whom It May Concern: designated as a historical site for Tuscarawas County. It was the old I recently took a graduate class through Ashland University and part of the building is of vital importance to the history of the Uhrichsville and The building is very close to the historical Railroad Depot in Dennison and would be an attraction for visitors to the area. Tuscarawas County's Historical Sites. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 740.922.2930. Mr.

Richard Page, Principal Sincerely, I highly recommend that you consider making this unique building part of As the principal at Park Elementary School in Dennison, Ohio, I am writing project was to research the history of our school buildings in the Claymont with the structure and upkeep of the building. School District and evaluate them according to state standards. This specific Dennison area. The professor and my fellow classmates were impressed this letter in support of having our Claymont Intermediate Building Dennison High School and known as "The Mansion on the Hill." RECEIVED 2280 REC'D BY OHPO NOVO82005 INAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLAÇES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REC'D BY OHPO NOV 0 8 2005 MKC ASSOCIATES, INC. October 5, 2005 RECEIVED Ms.

Rachael Tooker Ohio Historic Preservation Officer DEC 2 I 2005 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43210 Re: Dennison High School Building Dennison, Ohio Dear Ms. Tooker: MKC supports the effort of the Dennison High School Alumni Association to better serve the public and preserve a treasured landmark by placing the Dennison High School Building on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is currently being used as a 5th - 6th grade Intermediate School by the Claymont City School District. This building's impressive architecture and its prominent hilltop location has been a continuous source of civic pride and focus since its constriction.

104 Fair Avenue NE Originally designed in 1927, this example of the Beaux Arts style of architecture New Philadelphia, OH performances and community programs have been facilitated in this impressive Phone: 330.364.8871 We became involved in the history of this structure in the 1990's, when the building was fully renovated to comply with current building codes, handicap accessibility requirements and educational standards. The historical integrity of both the interior and exterior was a major concern of the School Board and MKC. We are very pleased that these upgrades were accomplished while the contextual fabric was maintained throughout. Masonry restoration and window replacement work were performed with modern materials, while preserving the restoration effort has breathed new life into this noble structure.

Now equipped with upgraded systems and technology, this building is poised to serve the community for years to come while honoring the continuing integrity of the ARCHITECTS - ENGINEERS - PLANNERS David J. Zellen, AIA 44663-5102 www.mkcinc.com edifice. Architecture Engineering Columbus Planning Mansfield Community since its inception. Numerous sporting events, theatrical Dennison Community.

Respectfully submitted, Fax:330.343.3075 original architectural style and detail.The result of this renovation and with an Art Deco influence has been the cultural center of the Dennison NATIONAL PARK SERVICEACE mkc Fax: Tuscarawas County Commissioner 125 East High Avenue, Room 205 New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 (330) 365-3240 October 14, 2005 Dear Ohio Historic Preservation Officer: 1 am writing in support of the Dennison Alumni Association in their quest to have the former Dennison High School designated as a National Historic Site. It is a beautiful building and is quite an asset to the area. After the schools consolidated, I also attended classes in the majestic historical building. It holds many fond memories and would prove to be a positive move in protecting and preserving this preciouspiece ofhistory for future as a National Historic Site.

"The Past and the Present is but a Single Road, Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. generations. RECEIVED Sincerely Clerk Kerry Metzger Chris Abbuhl Jim Seldenright Jane Clay and History was Just a Moment Ago." REC'D BYOHPO NOVO82005 amistrative Assistant Respectfully, I request that the former Dennison High School be designated November 1, 2005 DEC 2 I, 2005 Ms. Marilyn McCarroll Wilson 901 N. First St. Dennison, OH 44621 Dear Ms. Wilson: application to the Ohio Historical Society to have the old Dennison High School designated a National Although this piece of property is not in my district, I believe if the Ohio Historical Society I wish you the very best with this important project. ALLAN R.

SAYRE 96 House District Agriculture and Natural Resources; Elections and Ethics Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security Special Committees: Ohio Rail Development Commission Muskingum River Advisory Council Harrison and Parts of Belmont Council on Unreclaimed Strip Mined Lands 77 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215-6111 P.O. Box 129 (614) 466-8035, (614) 644-9494 (fax) Dover, Ohio 44622 (800) 282-0253 (toll free) District96 @ohr.state.oh.us (330) 343-5312 Sincerely, www.house.state.oh.us Historic Site. District: State Representative RECEIVED 2280 and Tuscarawas Counties Thank you for your letter informingme the Dennison Alumni Association has submitted an approves this application;it will greatly benefit Tuscarawas County. Capitol: REC'D BYOHPO NOVO8 2005 Committees: November 1, 2005 RECEIVED DEC 2 I. 2005 Ohio Historic Preservation Officer 567 E. Hudson St.

Columbus, OH 43217 RE: Dennison High School Building It has been brought to our attention that the Dennison Alumni Association has filed an application with the Ohio Historical designated as a National Historic Site. The Dennison Railroad Festival, Inc., would encourage you to Gentlemen: Sincerely, support the designation of this property as a National Historic site as proposed. Board President Greg DiDonato Society to have the former Dennison High School building Thank you foryour consideration in this matter. Dennison Railroad Festival Jnc. P.O. Box 222 Denniron, Ohio 44621 REC'D BY OHPO DEC 05 2005 RECEIVED 2280 November 29, 2005 DEC 2 I. 2005 Ohio Historical Society Historic Preservation Office Attn: Barbara Powers 567 E Hudson Street Columbus OH 43211 Re: Dennison High School, 220 N. Third St, Dennison, Tuscarawas County Dear Ms.

Powers, I am writing to express my fervent support for the former Dennison High School's nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The former Dennison High School building has been at the heart of the community since its cornerstone was laid in 1927. It has served as a cultural resource by bringing citizens together for plays, musical performances, athletic tournaments, and even the Miss Ohio Pageant. Additionally, this building represents important advances in education in Ohio, as it housed special health and educational resources for the "Primrose Class," children afflicted with polio during the epidemic of the 1920s.

Not only will this nomination instill a deeper sense of pride and historical appreciation for this building and its past contributions to the surrounding community, it will also aide in preserving a pillar of Ohio's educational system that continues to serve students today. I strongly encourage the Advisory Board to proceed with this important and worthy nomination. Thank you for your consideration of the former Dennison High School's 61" District Ohio House of Representatives 77 South High Street Carroll and Parts of Mahoning, Stark, and Columbus, Ohio 43215-6111 (614) 466-1464, (614) 644-9494 (fax) P.O. Box 54, New Middletown, Ohio 44442 (800) 282-0253 (toll free) District61 @ohr.state.oh.us (330) 542-3190 Capitol: www.house.state.oh.us Sincerely, Tuscarawas Counties John Boccieri application. December 19, 2005 Ms.

Jan Matthews, Associate Director and Keeper of the DEC 2 I 2005 National Park Service 2280 National Register of Historic Places 1201 I (Eye) Street, NW Washington DC 20005 Dear Ms. Matthews: Enclosed please find five (5) new National Register nominations. All appropriate notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions. I am also submitting additional information for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter House of Miami University nomination. The nomination was listed February 8, 2005. We have received additional information about the architectural context for the property. NEW SUBMISSIONS Fagin, Aaron, House Brownell School & Annex Federal Knitting Mills (Boundary Increase) Old River Road Historic District ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBMISSION Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter House of Miami staff in the Ohio Historic Preservation Office at (614) 298-2000.

State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historic Preservation Office 567 East Hudson Street, Columbus, Ohio 43211-1030 ph: 614.298.2000 fx: 614.298.2037 COUNTY University Tuscarawas enclosures www.ohiohistory.org HISTORY Sincerely, Cuyahoga Clermont Butler OHIO National Register OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Dennison High School If you have questions or comments about these documents, please contact the National Register RECEMED 2280 REC'D BY OHPO NOV 0 8 2005 DEC 2 l, 2005 Ohio Historic Preservation Officer 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211 part of the Claymont School system) as National Historic Site. The building's above the town adds to the village. It may be the most impressive educational building in Tuscarawas County.

At the time of its construction, it was a model for other high school Assistant Professor, Emeritus, Sincerely, RECEIVED 2280 its time.Most high schools constructed at that time have disappeared. outstanding architecture causes it to stand out in its surroundings.The building's location The Ohio State University construction. When the cornerstone was laid in 1927,the building was ultra modern for I am writing in support of the designation of the Dennison High School building (now a To Whom It May Concern, 210 E.

3rd Street - Uhrichsville, Ohio 44683 - www.twincitychamber.org - Fax & Phone: (740) 922-5623 RECEIVED Ohio Historic Preservation Officer DEC 2 I 2005 567 East Hudson Street Columbus, Ohio 43211 To Whom It May Concern, As Executive Director of the Twin City Chamber of Commerce serving the communities of Dennison, Uhrichsville and surrounding areas, I feel compelled to write asking for your consideration in nominating the former Dennison High School as a As a community steeped in rich history, I feel the addition of the Dennison High School will be a great boost to local tourism. I know of no other building of its type and construction and I know the people in the area are very proud of its legacy.

I applaud the committee working so diligently to see that this building be nominated, it is too often that people are willing to let go of history when, in truth, we need to do all we can to preserve our heritage and traditions. Thank you for your time and consideration of what I believe is a very worthwhile Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Teri Edwards Executive Director site. Sincerely- Historic Site. Twin City Chamber of Commerce RECD BY OHPO NOV 0 8 2005 www.claymont.kl2.oh.us Claymont Intermediate School J. Gregory Grant, Principal EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION Vonda Garabrandt, Guidance Counselor DEC 2 II 2005 To Whom It May Concern: I would like to let the Dennison Alumni know that their organization has my full support as well as the current staff in their attempt to have the Old Dennison High School placed on the Historical Registrar.

As a former student of Claymont (class of 1986) I would consider it an honor to have this building on the National Registrar. Thank you, Claymont Intermediate Building Formally the Dennison High school 220 North Third Street - Dennison, Ohio 44621 - Phone: (740) 922-1901 - Fax: (740) 922-6302 RECEIVED2280 Jamie Ott, Secretary AI REGISUER OF HISTORIC PLACES