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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5/31/2012) United States Department of the Interior RECEIVED 2280 National Park Service SEP 14 2010 1. Name of Property 2. Location street & number 8217 Mason Road not for publication state Ohio _ county Erie zip code 44814 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following level(s) of significance: X local September 10, 2010 Signature of certifying official Department Head, Inventory & Registration Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio Historical Society State or Federal agency/bureau or Tribal Government Signature of commenting official 4.

National Park Service Certification 1, hereby, dertify that this property is: 12entered in the National Register - determined not eligible for the National Register _removed from the National Register -other (explain:) Signature of the Keeper 043 vicinity Date code national Title Registration Form National Register of Historic Places Date of Action 874 to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for instructions. Place additional certification comments, entries, and narrative items on continuation sheets if needed (NPS Form 10-900a).

historic name I hereby certify that thisX nomination .request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards In my opinion, the property Xmeets for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional The Stone House 10.22-10 Erie County, OH Name of Property 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) public - Local public - State public - Federal Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing) 6. Function or Use Domestic/Single Dwelling Vacant/Not in Use 7.

Description Mid-19" Century/Greek Revival other: Wood building(s) object structure site private district Total Asphalt Materials Architectural Classification Historic Functions Current Functions Stone House County and State Number of Resources within Property listed in the National Register (Enter categories from instructions) (Check only one box) foundation: Stone/sandstone Noncontributing Stone House Erie County, OH Name of Property County and State its location, setting, size, and significant features.) The Stone House on Mason Road, as it is known locally, is a small Greek Revival-style house (Photo 1). The original portion of the house is a rectangular, two-story sandstone dwelling that is 18 ft x 30 ft. A one-story 26 ft x 27 ft addition was added to the rear of the house prior to 1907.

A wood-clad addition to the house that was present in the early 1900s was removed sometime later. There are no other structures on the property. traditionally used for agriculture with scattered residential lots, as it is today. The house sits approximately 60 ft off Mason Road which forms the southern boundary of the property. The area between the house and the road is inclined toward the and located on the west side of the house near the front. Approximately 470 ft to the northeast of the house is an abandoned quarry which has filled with water. A forested area is located approximately 230 ft to the northwest of the house. Thus, the setting reflects its historic character. All of the walls and the foundation of the house are constructed of quarried sandstone. The stone most likely came from the northeast of house did not commence quarrying until around 1875.

The house's façade has four bays with one door on the left left and one on the right and two double-hung windows with stone lintels and sills on the main floor and two on the second closed most likely when the wood-clad addition was removed (Photo 5). The west elevation has six bays with one door on the left side and three double-hung windows with stone lintels and sills on the main floor and two windows on the second floor (Photo 6). An exterior door leading to the cellar is located on the west side of the house. The foundation of the Stone House has a water table found on the front, west and east elevations but it is not found on the rear elevation or the northern portion of the east elevation (Photos 1, 4, 5, 6). Large pieces of carved, quarried stone were used as lintels and sills for the windows and doors (Photo 7). The frames of both the windows and doors are wood.

Though the original doots are absent, some of the original, wooden two-over-two, double- hung windows and some four-over-four double-hung windows remain. The construction of these windows indicates that they when much of the roof was beyond repair. that corresponded with those on the first and second floors. The foundation walls and the floor are composed of sandstone architectural integrity. Exterior changes to the house have been limited to the removal of one chimney and of the exterior doors. The interior retains its historic plan, yet some repair is needed. Narrative Description are likely original to the house and as such are early examples of the use of larger panes of glass in residential windows.

The four-over-four windows are 30 in.wide x 27.75 in.high; the panes are 12.5 in.wide x 11.5 in.high.The slender wooden vertical and horizontal muntins are held together with mortise and tenon construction.The original frieze is present on the front of the house.This room has a fireplace opening and has modern wood floor covering the original floor.Just north of this room are a sitting area and a bedroom with a fireplace opening that has the original mantel (Photo 11). The interior walls have much of the They are about 18 in.apart from one another.The house is located on a small, grassy site within a 43-acre lot. Surrounding the side and three double-hung windows with stone lintels and sills (Photo 1). The east elevation has six bays with one door on the (Describe the historic and current physical appearance of the property.

Explain contributing and noncontributing resources if necessary. Begin with a summary paragraph that briefly describes the general characteristics of the property, such as small sitting room and an open dining area (Photo 8). Steps leading to the partial cellar under the original portion of the house are located off the dining area. Interestingly, there were two fireplace openings in the cellar, one of which remains (Photo 9), (Photo 10). The single-story addition contains a small bedroom, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The second floor has an open original lath and plaster, but the house has seen many years of disrepair. The Stone House, though in a state of general disrepair currently, retains most of its original features and, thus, has overall Located in rural Erie County, Ohio, the house faces south and is situated on a high ridge.

The land surrounding the house was house with one mature tree and three stone hitching posts. They are located 52 ft. 8 in. from the house and 11 ft. from the road. first operating quarry in Berlin Heights that was located about one mile southeast of the Stone House. The quarry just floor (Photo 4). The rear elevation has one bay with a double-hung window with a stone lintel and sill and one bay that was chimneys remains on the east elevation (Photo 4). The roof, which currently has asphalt shingles, was replaced in the 1960s house (Photo 1).The corners of the front of the house are highlighted by alternating quoins (Photo 1). One of two original Erie County, OH Name of Property 8. Statement of Significance

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Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or Period of Significance represents the work of a master, or possesses high 1835 - 1907 artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Significant Dates important in prehistory or history. Significant Person (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply) (Complete only if Criterion B is marked above) Owned by a religious institution or used for religious A purposes. Cultural Affiliation removed from its original location. C a birthplace or grave.

E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. a commemorative property. less than 50 years old or achieving significance within the past 50 years. Period of Significance (justification) for Greek Revival architecture which was roughly 1835-1860 in Ohio. Criteria Considerations (explanation, if necessary) Architecture history. Criteria Considerations Architect/Builder Applicable National Register Criteria Stone House for National Register listing) a cemetery.

(Enter categories from instructions) County and State Property is: Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information Erie County, OH Name of Property Statement of Significance Summary Paragraph (provide a summary paragraph that includes level of significance and Typical of the simpler Greek Revival houses in Ohio, and in particular the Firelands area of the Connecticut Western Reserve settlement area of northeast Ohio, the house was built without an entry porch or side lights windows remain. In addition, what appears to be the original frieze is present. The corners of the front of the Developmental history/additional historic context information (if appropriate) 9.

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Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form) Primary location of additional data: preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67 has been State Historic Preservation Office Other State agency previously listed in the National Register previously determined eligible by the National Register X Local government designated a National Historic Landmark recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # Name of repository: Other Requested) University features. applicable criteria) Federal agency See continuation sheet around the front door. The sandstone walls and foundation are approximately 15-inches thick.

Time and skill were County and State The Stone House is an excellent example of an early Greek Revival style structure and meets the criteria for carved window sills. Though the original entry doors no longer are present, many of the original, double-hung Stone House characteristics distinctive of a house built in the Greek Revival style including the windows, frieze, and quoins. put into the construction of this house as evidenced by the carved stone lintels of the windows and doors and the Previous documentation on file (NPS): house are highlighted by alternating quoins. Hence, the house, except for the doors, retains all of its original Narrative Statement of Significance (provide at least one paragraph for each area of significance) significance under National Register Criterion C.

The Upright and Wing type house retains many of its original Erie County, OH Name of Property Historic Resources Survey Number (if assigned): - 10. Geographical Data (Do not include previously listed resource acreage) (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Verbal Boundary Description (describe the boundaries of the property) The Stone House is situated on northeast part of Lot 9, Sub-range 5, Section 2, Berlin Township, Erie County, corner and runs 220 ft to the north; thence 220 ft to the west; thence 220 ft to the south; thence 220 ft to the east to Boundary Justification (explain why the boundaries were selected) the house's history. In addition, there are no further buildings associated with this property that needed to be included in the boundaries. 11. Form Prepared By date January 12, 2010 street & number 317 Williams St.

telephone 419-433-6233 city or town Huron state Ohio zip code 44839 Submit the following items with the completed form: - Maps: A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. photographs to this map. - Continuation Sheets - Additional items: (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) 4577036 376503 Northing Easting Zone lisa@historicalresearchpartners.com Additional Documentation e-mail The boundaries for this property were selected so as to include the house and some of the surrounding land. County and State the place of beginning. UTM References Ohio.The particular parcel (01-00208.000) associated with the house contains 43.4383 acres.

For the National Stone House The land surrounding the house was historically and still is used for agriculture.Hence the setting is truly a part of Register, a 1.1l-acre plot surrounding the house was chosen as the boundaries. The plot begins in the southeast name/title Lisa Yako/ Principal Partner organization Historical Research Partners A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Key all Erie County, OH Name of Property Stone House County and State Erie County, OH Name of Property or larger. Key all photographs to the sketch map. City or Vicinity: State: Ohio Photographer: Lisa Yako Description of Photograph(s) and number: 1 of 11 The façade of the Stone House.

2 of 11 3 of 11 4 of 11 The east elevation of the Stone House 5 of 11 6 of 11 7 of 11 Detail of a window lintel and sill of the Stone House 8 of 11 The southeast corner of the dining room of the Stone House 9 of 11 The fireplace located in the cellar of the Stone House 10 of 11 The cellar of the Stone House The fireplace located on the second floor of the Stone House (complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO) William D. Gammie Trustee street & number 8403 Mason Road city or town Berlin Heights zip code 44814 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Office of Planning and Performance Management. U.S. Dept.

of the Interior, 1849 C. Street, NW, Washington, DC. name Erie Photographs: County: telephone 419-588-2858 Berlin Heights County and State Looking west from the Stone House Stone House Property Owner: Date Photographed: 09 March 2009 (Photos 1, 4, 5, 6, 7), 07 January 2010 (Photos 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11) benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C.460 et seq.). Submit clear and descriptive photographs. The size of each image must be 1600x1200 pixels at 300 ppi (pixels per inch) NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 01/2009) OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Erie County, OH 8.

Statement of Significance The Stone House is significant under National Register Criterion C in that it represents an early example of an Upright and Wing form of a Greek Revival-style house. In Ohio, the peak era of construction in the Greek Revival-style was about 1835-1860, with the greatest number of Greek known as the Western Reserve, was settled primarily by pioneers from New England who brought the Greek Revival style of architecture with them. This style had a foothold in New England for many years prior to the settlement of northern Ohio. More specifically, the region of Ohio where the Stone House is located is known as the Firelands. More than 1,800 supporters of the American Firelands. Due to various delays, land was not officially awarded to the sufferers until 1808 and surveying was not completed until 1809.

By this time, many of those who had experienced loss during the Revolutionary War had died or were too old to make the journey westward. The majority of the land was purchased by land speculators from lower New England and upstate New York, and was subsequently settled by people primarily from New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. Settlement of Berlin Heights, Ohio, which is part of the Pirelands, began gradually around 1809. At that point, crude, log houses were constructed from the native trees. During the War of 1812, the settlers of Berlin Heights felt insecure in this wilderness, and many returned to their former homes. In 1814, there were only four families left in the township. Settlement of the Firelands and, more specifically, Berlin Heights, resumed soon after the end of the war.

Sometime after 1818, Joshua Phillips, a native of New York, opened the first quarry in Berlin Heights and supplied the community with quarried sandstone. In addition to other occupations, Phillips worked as a mason. Phillips' brother-in-law, Joseph Lowry, a native of Pennsylvania, was a early 1830s. It is unknown as to whether or not the Stone House, which was constructed around 1835 for Joseph H. and Anna Tucker, was actually constructed by Phillips and/or Lowry. Many houses built in the Greek Revival-style in Berlin Heights have foundations made of quarried example of Greek Revival architecture in Berlin Heights, it is the only structure built solely of and traces the settlement pattern of Berlin Heights. As more settlers came to Berlin Heights, they wanted homes like those with which they were accustomed in the East.

Thus, the Stone House, settlement of this area as evidenced by the fact that by 1840, there were 231 households in Berlin Heights. Stone House Connecticut Western Reserve to compensate these'sufferers'. This land thus became known as the Revolution experienced significant losses due to the British destruction by fire of several towns in sandstone that likely came from Phillips'quarry. Though the Stone House is not the earliest Section number: Connecticut.In1792,the Connecticut legislature set aside 500,000 acres at the west end of the Revival structures being found in the northeast and north-central portions of the state. This area, (Expires 5/31/2012) quarried sandstone from Phillips'quarry which was located less than one mile away. Further, the early 1830s marked the beginning of construction of buildings in a stylistic format in this rural area page: (Rev. 01/2009) OMB No.

1024-0018 (Expires 5/31/2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Erie County, OH Statement of Significance (Continued) Joseph Tucker came to Berlin Heights, Ohio, from Connecticut in 1820. He purchased three lots in the township which totaled 301 acres and farmed the land. It is likely that there were already houses on two of the lots. According to Huron County tax duplicates, the value of Lot 9, where the Stone indication that a house was constructed around 1835. Further, an early quarry in Berlin Heights, located about one mile to the southeast of the Stone House, was in operation in the years prior to Joseph Tucker sold the Stone House to Harvey Hammond in 1840 and moved out of the county. Hammond farmed his land and resided at the Stone House until 1873 when he sold the property to were grown.

From 1873-1894, the Stone House was likely occupied by farm or quarry workers because the Lowry family lived elsewhere. By 1880, Zebah Lowry, son of Joseph Lowry, owned the questionable as to whether or not Charles resided at the Stone House, but he did resume quarrying the land around 1898. Around 1899, Charles Lowry's brother, Frank, and Frank's wife, Gertrude, lived at the Stone House. Beginning in the summer of 1906 through 1915, Frank and Gertrude rented rooms in their home to art students attending summer classes with Cleveland artist, Henry G. Keller. The Lowrys gave the Keller's paintings including: Derrick and Windlass, Lowry Quarry, Berlin Heights, Ohio, and Old entitled Gertie's Garden and Gertie Lowry. The Stone House remained in the possession of the Lowry family until it was purchased by siblings, William, Alex, and Margaret Gammie.

At this point the Stone House had been vacant for a number just east of where the Stone House sits. There they grew vegetables, but soon ventured into this date. Stone House growing fruit. The siblings named their business Quarry Hill Orchards. Eventually William 1874 high-quality sandstone was discovered on the property.Lowry's quarry was in operation from students full room and board for $5.o0 per week. The Lowry property was the subject of some of Lowry herself were subjects of Keller's art students, especially Frank N.Wilcox who has paintings NPS Form 10-900-a House sits, jumped in value from $2.09 per acre in 1834 to $3.59 per acre in 1835. This is a good land upon which the Stone House sits.In 1894,Zebah sold the land to his son, Charles.It is of years and was in dire need of repair. The Gammies replaced the roof and used the house as a page: Joseph S. Lowry.

Lowry also intended to simply farm the land surrounding the Stone House, but in around 1875 until 1889. In addition, crops including strawberries, grapes, quince, pears, and apples Windlass, Lowry Quarry, Berlin Heights, Ohio. In addition, the Lowry property and Gertrude rental property. The Gammie siblings had moved to Berlin Heights from Lorain County, Ohio, in 1931 to seek opportunities to succeed during the Great Depression. They first purchased a property Section number: NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 01/2009) OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Erie County, OH Statement of Significance (Continued) Gammie became the sole proprietor of Quarry Hill Orchards, and he continued to purchase more land, including the land upon which the Stone House sits. William D. Gammie.

The Gammie family continues to farm the land, primarily growing apples, peaches, and grapes. The Stone House remains vacant at this time, but is a striking example of the Stone House currently is vacant and is in a state of general disrepair, nonetheless it has a rich Today, the Stone House and the surrounding property are owned by William Gammie's son, constructed solely of sandstone. Even though the Stone House is small, its appearance is striking. Stone House It is situated on a high ridge on land that was historically and is currently used for agriculture. The (Expires 5/31/2012) history and stands as a visible piece of the history of Berlin Heights, Ohio. early settlement of Berlin Heights by a native of Connecticut and the only Greek Revival-style house page: Section number: NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 01/2009) OMB No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Erie County, OH 1840 United States Census, Berlin Township, Ohio. Hunter, Amy Lowry. Personal Communication. Mc Alester, Virginia and Lee. 1984. A Field Guide to American Houses. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. New Sackerlotzky, Rotraud. 1990. Henry Keller's Summer School in Berlin Heights. Cleveland Museum of Art Publication. Cleveland, Ohio. Stewart and Page. 1874. Combination Atlas Map of Erie County, Ohio. Compiled, Drawn, and Published from Personal Examinations and Surveys. Philadelphia, PA. Williams, W. W. 1879. History of the Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio, with York. 9. Bibliography Section number: Stone House Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of the Prominent Men and Pioneers. Press of Leader Printing Company.

Cleveland, Ohio. (Expires 5/31/2012) page: (Rev. 01/2009) OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Erie County, OH Nat ional Register Accompanying Documentation Sheet Boundary Site Plan Stone House NPS Form 10-900-a Section number: (1.11 acres) (Expires 5/31/2012) 200 Feet 8314 Map Engine page: (Rev. 01/2009) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5/31/2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Erie County, OH Accompanying Documentation Sheet Historic Photos Lowry in front of the The summer school class of Cleveland artist, Henry G. Keller, in front of the Stone House in 1907 1911 Stone House page: National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Frank and Gertrude Section number: Stone House around NPS Form 10-900-a NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 01/2009) OMB No.

1024-0018 (Expires 5/31/2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Erie County, OH Floor Plans Stairs to Bathroom Sitting Bedroom Dining Fireplace Living Kitchen *Not to scale. Second Floor Stone House Section number: First Floor 15-inch thick stone walls Accompanying Documentation Sheet National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Front of House cellar page: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET NAME : DATE OF 45TH DAY: N PERIOD: N PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: COMMENT WAIVER: N V ACCEPT ABSTRACT/SUMMARY COMMENTS: RECOM.

/CRITERIA If a nomination is returned to the nominating authority, the TELEPHONE RETURN DISCIPLINE MULTIPLE DATE REVIEWER 10/29/10 10/28/10 9/14/10 OTHER: The National Register DATE RECEIVED: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REASONS FOR REVIEW: Historic Places Entered in DATE OF WEEKLY LIST: DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N DATE OF 16TH DAY: STATE & COUNTY: OHIO, Erie N PDIL: REJECT Stone Hause Eric County, OH Photo #2 of 11 Stone House Stone House Stone House Stone House Erie County, ot Photo #5 of 11 Stone House Erie County, OH Stone House Enie County,OH Erie County, Or Slone House Stone House Berlin Heignts, Oft Stone House Berlin Heights, Erie County Stone House Erie County, oft Erie County, OH UNITED STATES BERLIN HEIGHTS QUADRANGLE 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BERLIN HEIGHTS, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Stne House 17 376503 4577036 ROAD CLASSIFICATION N4115W8222.5/7.5 STATE CF OHIO NAT.

REGISTEH OF HISTORIC PLACES September 10, 2010 Ms. Carol D. Shull, Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places 1201 Eye Street, NW (2280) Washington DC 20005 Enclosed please find three (3) new National Register nominations for Ohio. All appropriate NEW NOMINATION East State Street/Elmwood Place Historic District If you have questions or comments about these documents, please contact the National Register staff in the Ohio Historic Preservation Office at (614) 298-2000. State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 ph: 614.298.2000 fx: 614.298.2037 COUNTY Cuyahoga Sincerely, www.ohiohistory.org Athens Enclosures HISTORY Erie OHIO OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Stone House National Register Burt Logan Dear Ms. Shull: notification procedures have been followed for these new submissions.

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