Nomination for Smith Orr Homestead

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NPS Form 10-900 United States Department of the Interior MAY - 6 2011 National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NAT. REGISTER OF HISTURIG PLACES REGISTRATION FORM 1. Name of Property Historic name Orrville Downtown Historic District Other names/site number 2. Location street & number Market Street roughly between High and Main n/a - not for publication city or town n/a - vicinity county Wayne code 169 3.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 L 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 significant L nationally L statewide April 28,2011 Signature of certifying official Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Ohio Historical Society State or Federal agency and bureau Signature of commenting or other official 4. National Park Service Certification 1, hereby certify that this property is: - determined not eligible for the entered in the National Register - See continuation sheet. removed from the National Register Date state Ohio zip code 44667 code OH (Rev. 10-90) National Register Orrville This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts.

See instructions in How to Complete the National classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items In my opinion, the property - meets does not meet the National Register criteria. (- See continuation sheet for additional X locally, (See continuation sheet for additional comments.) comments.) other (explain): Orrville Downtown Historic District 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property Check only one - building(s) - public-State -site X public-Federal - structure -object Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register 6.

Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions commerce/specialty store commerce/financial institution social/meeting hall recreation and culture/museum transportation/rail related domestic/single dwelling government/post office 7.

Description Other -- vernacular stone, concrete block built up, asphalt shingles, slate brick, stone, terra cotta Late 19" - Early 20" Century/Commercial Style Late 19* - Early 20" Century/Colonial Revival Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See continuation sheets commerce/business Foundation other Total roof walls Materials religious/church Architectural Classification (Check as many boxes as apply) Xdistrict (Donot include previously listed resources in the count) (Enter categories from instructions) Wayne Co., OH X private - public-local Late Victorian/Italianate Late 19" -Early 20" Century/Late Gothic Revival Late 19-Early 20" Century/Classical Revival Noncontributing NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev.

10-90) United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET The City of Orrville is located at the intersection of Baughman and Greene Townships in Wayne The Orrville Downtown Historic District is an L-shaped district centered on Market and Main Streets, (now Norfolk Southern) and the Cleveland, Akron and Columbus (later the Pennsylvania) Railroads boundary. One exception west of the railroad is the Orr house, on the north side of Market Street, of the buildings are located close to the sidewalk with shared party walls, a common form for considered noncontributing. corner of the district, at the intersection of two railroad lines. Built c.1870, the building is irregular in shape and was designed to serve both railroads.

It is a brick, one-story structure with a shallow- protection over the platform areas; and brick paving surrounding the entire building. The building is Ludwig Building (contributing) (photos #8-11) is located immediately northeast of the railroad depot. Description Smith Orr house to the mid-2oth century commercial buildings. Dating from approximately the 1870s, it was used as both a saloon and hotel for section crews on the Section number Z Page 1 The population of Orrville in the 2000 census was slightly over 8,500. The topography is generally flat core of Orrville's downtown, which is roughly bounded by the former Pittsburgh, Ft.

Wayne & Chicago on western and southern edges of the district; the alley behind Main Street as the eastern boundary; Church Street and the alley behind the properties on the north side of Market Street as the northern office, Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Orrville Water Tower. Generally, the buildings in the district are masonry construction, one to three stories in height, with flat, built up rooflines. Most the east side of High Street; south along the west side of High Street; and west along the north side two railroads. It is an irregularly-shaped brick building, two stories in height with a flat, built up roof. southwest. The county is largely agricultural in character with a population of slightly over 111,000. which was the residence of Judge Smith Orr, after whom the town was named.

The majority of the Orr, the railroad depot, railroad interlocking tower at the intersection of the two railroad lines, post The district is described from the west to the east along the south side of Market Street; north along the district that contribute to the character of the district and six buildings and one structure (gazebo) Orrville Railroad Depot (contributing) (photos # 1-7) is located on Depot Street, at the southwest window sash, entrances with transoms; broad overhanging eaves with decorative brackets providing downtown streetscapes in Ohio. Contributing buildings range in date from the mid-19th century Judge of Market Street.There are 38buildings,one object(barber pole) and one structure(water tower) in NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev.

10-90) United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number Z Page 2 rear of the building. Several of the windows have been infilled with brick. The building has also been known as the Manhattan Restaurant building during much of its history. A railroad interlocking tower (contributing) (photos #12, 13) is located immediately east of the depot, beneath the later siding. The tower was originally located across the railroad tracks, south of the demolition in the 1990s. 234 West Market Street (contributing) (photo # 15) is a narrow, two-story brick structure with a A separate entrance leads to the second floor. storefront window and original wooden bulkhead. Artificial siding covers the original horizontal siding.

A distinctive feature is the historic wooden barber pole, which is located next to the entrance and entrance and modest storefront cornice. The building dates from approximately the 1910s. 220 West Market Street (non-contributing) (photos # 19, 20) is a two-story brick building that was built be old. The building appears to date from the first decade of the 2oth century The main entrance is located in the corner facing the depot. Among the original features are some gable; decorative corbelled brickwork below the cornice, and triangular hoodmoulds over the along the railroad tracks. Itis a small two-story frame building that may date from approximately 1900. It has painted insulbrick siding, which was in place by the 1960s, according to a historic photo.

depot and was moved to its present location by the Orrville Railroad Heritage Society to prevent its cornice; a single projecting bay window on the second floor of the façade with original four-over-four and six-over-six windows; and a parapet with raised corner detailing. The storefront has been altered. been a barber shop since its construction in the 1870s.The entrance is off-center with a large historic in sections over a period of time. The building is a former Pontiac automobile dealership, dating from the early 20* century.

It was converted into a furniture store over 30 years ago and has a recently- The original siding was probably horizontal beveled wood siding, which appears to be in place entrance, a slightly-projecting cornice over the storefront, and one-over-one windows which appear to parapet with round and diamond-patterned design in the central section, a brick storefront, central VPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number Z Page 3 A portion of the old dealership is still visible along the South Vine Street elevation, where the one- extent of the non-reversible changes to the façade. with a gable roofline. The building features a corner entrance accentuated with a parapet.

It is non- contributing because it was built after the end of the period of significance. century, probably c. 1880s.It retains a few character-defining Italianate details, including shaped lintels over the second story windows and a projecting cornice with decorative pediment. The building is frame construction, with later siding and a buff-colored brick storefront with recessed entrance, which was probably added at the same time 148 West Market was constructed, since the brickwork divided into three sections, each three bays wide, which are separated by slightly projecting brick arched transoms over later storefront windows. The windows are one-over-one. The side elevation measures five bays, each separated by a brick pier. The building dates from 1907. so that the original building remains the most prominent feature of the building.

The bank is one of three major banks that are streetscape features in the district. Main Street. It features a corner recessed entrance, ribbon windows on the second floor elevations and a projecting aluminum storefront canopy that is rounded in the corner over the entrance. The building was constructed in 1948 in the immediate post-war period. matches. 160 West Market Street (non-contributing) (photo # 21) is a late 2oth century one-story brick building 112 West Market Street (contributing)(photo # 25) is the First National Bank of Orrville.The Neo- 138West Market Street (contributing)(photos #23,24) is one of the largest and most distinctive 154West Market Street(contributing)(photo#22) is a two-story building dating from the late1gth story dark red brick former repair garage is located. It is considered non-contributing because of the appears to date from the post-war period.

The building is quite simple in design. The storefront piers, and accentuated with a stepped parapet and corbelled brickwork. The building's name "Fike portion is the original and features asymmetrical three-bay façade with two-story lonic columns separating the bays, a recessed entrance, projecting cornice with modillion blocks and a stone balustrade at the parapet. The two wings also have granite exteriors, yet are much simpler in detailing features a recessed entrance and aluminum framed display windows. 148 West Market Street (contributing) (photo # 22) is a one story, buff-colored brick building, which PS Form 10-90 OMB No. 1024-0018 Rev.

10-9 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number Z Page 4 originally dated from the 1870s and was updated to give it a more modern appearance in 1948. storefront flanked by decorative stone piers, and a projecting decorative cornice. oldest in the district, dating from the early 1870s. Known as the Chaffin-Brenneman Block (it was storefronts have been altered and the window sash replaced, but the building retains an important side of East Market Street. after 1940, with a stone façade, recessed entrances for the three storefronts, modest parapet and Main Street and forms the eastern boundary of the district. on a corner lot. It measures three by five bays. It was built in 1866 and refaced c.1900. It has some address at 105 East Market Street.

The windows and storefront have been altered, but the building maintains the setback and sense of scale that defines this major intersection. storefronts. Windows are historic one-over-one sash. pediment, and a three-part second floor window, with a projecting stone lintel, stone storefront windows and storefront have also been altered central storefront with recessed entrance, paired double hung windows with round-arched brickwork above and a simple parapet. It dates from c. 1910s. the early 20th century (c. 1910s). It features a four bay facade, decorative brick parapet and altered 110 East Market Street (contributing) (photo # 28) was originally constructed in the 1880s.

It is a two- story brick structure with a single projecting bay across the façade, historic one-over-one windows, a 124-128 East Market Street (contributing) (photo # 29) is a large three story building, and one of the place in the Orrville streetscape. This building forms the eastern edge of the district along the south 117-123 East Market Street (contributing) (photo # 30) is a one-story masonry building dating from stucco on the side elevation. It is located at the intersection with the alley behind the properties facing brick detailing in the parapet and a small one story wing at the rear with a separate storefront and 114-116 North Main Street (contributing) (photo # 33) was built in two phases, over a short period of including decorative hoodmoulds over the windows and a decorative bracketed cornice.

The 106 North Main Street (contributing) (photo # 33) is a two-story buff-colored brick building dating from cornice, and corner brick piers at the corners of the storefront. The window sash and storefront have 100 North Main Street (contributing) (photos # 31, 32) is a two-story dark red brick building, located time in the early 2oth century. The southernmost portion has a decorative parapet with a small central 120 North Main Street (contributing) (photo # 34) is a two story, light-colored brick building with a NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number Z Page 5 early 20" century. It features double-hung replacement one-over-one sash, a storefront with stone downtown Orrville.

It is a brick structure with a decorative brick parapet, replacement windows brick parapet. The storefront was recently rehabilitated. Features of the style include the symmetrical façade, portico across the front supported by stone Doric columns, gable roofline, and central cupola on the roof. The building has a new use but retains the date of construction, which falls outside the period of significance. gable ends have raised parapets. Stone trims the round-arched entrance opening, parapets and edge of the district on the east side of North Main Street. 141-147 North Main Street (contributing) (photos # 42, 43) is a two-story, brick commercial building dating from c. 1920 and is located on a corner lot. It measures five by eleven bays. The most distinctive feature is the round-arched central entrance, with decorative stonework that leads to the second floor apartments.

Other features include historic storefronts with recessed entrances, multi- pane transom windows and wooden bulkheads. The windows on the façade are trimmed with stone, side of North Main Street 133-135 North Main Street (contributing) (photo #44) is a modest one-story brick building dating from the mid-20** century. It features a modest cornice detail and two storefronts. 101 West Market Street (contributing) (photos # 45-46) is the Orrville Savings Bank, which was built features decorative brick parapet, double-hung windows and a later storefront. It was built in the early 20th century prior to 1939. grouped in threes, and a recent storefront.The building dates from c.1910s. 208North Main Street (non-contributing)(photo # 39) is a 1967 Colonial Revival bank building.

138-140 North Main Street (contributing) (photo # 37) is a two-story orange brick building dating from 220 North Main Street (contributing) (photos # 40, 41) is a one-story buff-colored brick building with a 124-126 North Main Street (contributing) (photo # 35) is a two-story brick building dating from the corner piers and new wood transom and display windows, and a corbelled brick parapet. façade window. Copper downspouts are important design features. This building marks the northern in three sections. The original, 1915 stone-faced bank building is Neo-Classical in design and located 144 North Main Street (contributing) (photo # 38) is a two-story building located on a corner lot. It the appearance of a mid-2oth century bank.

The building is considered non-contributing because of United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number Z Page 6 on the corner of Market and Main Streets. It features stone engaged pilasters, decorative stone side, along Main Street. It is faced in the same stone as the original and has a simplified cornice and the 1960s. building stand out in the streetscape of the historic district. c. 1910s. It features corbelled brickwork in the cornice and stone beltcourse. Second story windows have been altered. 145-151 West Market Street (contributing) (photo #49) is a two-story red brick building with offices/apartments. The eastern half of the building has stone storefront corner piers and cornice with inspired detailing.

The decorative parapet, detailing under the parapet and central second story entrance. It is non-contributing because it was built after the end of the period of significance. horizontal profile and aluminum trim.It was built for use as a Moose Lodge and was later adapted to a commercial use. It is an example of mid-century architecture. 100 North Vine Street (non-contributing) (photo # 61) is located at the corner of West Market Street. It OMB No. 1024-0018 219 West Market Street (contributing) (photo # 50) was built in 1960 in buff-colored brick with a 133West Market Street(contributing)(photo #47) is a three-story commercial building with a (Rev. 10-90) beltcourse and simple stone cornice. A two story addition, dating from 1956 is located on the north beltcourse. A one-story wing with drive-thru window is located on the west side along Market Street.

It a shaped parapet with the name "Vicary" inscribed in the terra cotta. The storefront has been altered contrasting stone trim. The building has two storefronts and an entrance to second floor a tripartite window with transoms above. It was originally the People's Savings and Loan. The windows with shaped stone trim tie the building elements together. This portion of the building housed and has a mid-20t century projecting metal canopy. The light color of the terra cotta makes this 139 West Market Street (contributing) (photo # 48) is a simple two-story brick building dating from the western half has a newer wood storefront, projecting second story window with arts and crafts- is constructed of brick and limestone, is one story in height and contemporary in design.It was built in NPS Form 10-900 NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev.

10-90) United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET have later aluminum inserts. originally constructed, c.1810s and was a small log building. It was enlarged into a two-story home in great-great grandson donated the house to the Orrville Historical Society.' A two-car garage falls corner of West Market and North Vine Street. It is considered a non-contributing structure because it is of recent construction and is outside the period of significance. (photo #62) small park at the northwest corner of Market and Vine streets. appears to date from the 1940s, in the immediate post-war period. It features a flat roofline, horizontal over the storefront is intact. Chambers, Murphy, Burge. Historic Structures Report for the Smith Orr Homestead. 2003. district.

within the period of significance and is considered contributing.This is the oldest building in the Section number 7 Page ] dating from 1958. It has a single storefront, recessed entrance and aluminum storefront trim. A concrete block addition is set back from the street and located on the west side of the building to flanked by brick piers which extend to the parapet with three tall and narrow round arched openings the 1840s, prior to the purchase of the building by Orr. In 1916, the front porch and the garage were constructed; and interior alterations were undertaken in 1925. These 20th century modifications reflect a popular trend at the time to turn modest early vernacular homes into larger, more gracious Colonial Revival residences.

The property remained in the Orr family until 1999, when the widow of Orr's A recently-constructed gazebo (non-contributing)is located in the park located on the northwest design of the large addition and its visual impact from the public street. 119 North Vine Street (contributing) (photo # 62) is a two-story concrete block building with a 133 North Vine Street (non-contributing) (photo # 63) is a two-story brick commercial building that 365 West Market Street (contributing) (photos # 54, 55) is the home of Judge Smith Orr. It was accommodate its current use as a commercial bakery. It is non-contributing because of the size and NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev.

10-90) United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 7 Page 8 who painted several WPA era murals, including one in Petaluma California. The Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church is located across Vine Street from the Post Office at 140 West Water Street. (contributing) (photos #65, 66) The cornerstone has a date of 1958, but the building appears to date from the 1910s or 1920s. It is possible that it was updated in the 1950s. Built on the site of an earlier church, this Late Gothic Revival Church is constructed in red brick with a brick buttresses with stone coping, raised parapets with stone coping and a two-story education wing at the rear of the building. as it marks downtown Orrville. Orrville.

Seven noncontributing resources were constructed outside the period of significance or have a small Ohio community that developed because of the railroad and had businesses that served a century, as evidenced by the major construction and expansion of three bank buildings during the 1950s-1970s. While many of the individual buildings have been altered, taken as a whole the streetscape still reflects the growth and development of the community and its primary business district. (photos # 56-62) U. S. Post Office is located at 145 North Vine Street (contributing) (photo #64). It was constructed in Planning the Settlement of Orrville, 1852" in the lobby. It was painted by Italian artist Aldo Lazzarini experienced extensive alterations which negatively affect integrity. The buildings convey the sense of 62).

Built in 1938, it is an important visual landmark in the district and can be seen from miles away local population. It continued to serve as the primary business district into the last quarter of the 20th and fanlight over the doorway, large multi-paned windows and"U. S. Post Office Orrville Ohio" in Orrville Downtown Historic District Wayne Co., OH 8. Statement of Significance

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Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions for National Register listing) X A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. -B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. - C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period,or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses Period of Significance high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. - D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history.

Significant Dates Criteria Considerations Significant Person - A owned by a religious institution or used for (Complete if Criterion B is marked above religious purposes. - B removed from its original location. Cultural Affiliation - C a birthplace or a grave. - D a cemetery. - E a reconstructed building, object,or structure. - F a commemorative property. - G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Arthur Lenander within the past 50 years. Louis A. Simon Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9.

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Major Bibliographical References (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS) X State Historic Preservation Office - preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested. - Local government - previously listed in the National Register - University - previously determined eligible by the National - Other Name of repository: Ohio Historic Inventory - designated a National Historic Landmark -recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey -recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Primary location of additional data 1854-1960 commerce transportation Register Property is: Bibliography Architect/Builder John Huffman (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) - Other State agency - Federal agency OMB No. 1024-0018 (Rev.

10-90) United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 8 Page g Statement of Significance The Orrville Downtown Historic District qualifies for listing in the National Register under Criterion A for its representation of the history and development of Orrville's central business district and the as the primary commercial district in the community. As late as the 1950s and 1960s, major the construction of a new one, indicating the importance of this business district at that time. the Ludwig Building reflect the importance of the railroad to the formation and growth of the property in Greene Township, secured a commitment to have the railroad stop in the township by promising that he would build a water tower and sawmill to service the railroad.

He purchased 800 acres adjacent to where the railroad was projected to be built. Robert Taggert, an existing landowner 1851. Orr created the first addition to the town on his land and in 1854 the new town was named after the man who was instrumental in securing the railroad. The first train came to Orrville in 1852 on the Ohio & Pennsylvania Railroad, later known as the Pennsylvania Railroad. This first railroad was joined by the construction of the Cleveland, Zanesville and Cincinnati Railroad in 1854. The intersection of two railroads in the southwest corner of the district created both passenger and freight traffic for this small community. The survival of the railroad depot and an early to it becoming a city in 1951 with a population of over 5,000.

The Orrville Downtown Historic District retains the form, scale and density typical of historic downtowns in many Ohio communities in the late The period of significance begins in 1854 when the community was founded as Orrville, in honor of Judge Smith Orr, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad to the community in 1852 and was a long-time resident of the community. The period of significance ends in 1960, which was 50 years one to three stories in height and most are masonry construction.The collection of buildings included NPS Form 10-900 community. There was no community before there was a railroad. Judge Smith Orr, who owned in Baughman Township took advantage of the opportunity to plat 10 acres of his land into town lots in 1gth to the mid-20t centuries.

It is laid out around the major intersection of Market and Main Streets, with buildings located along the sidewalk and, in many cases, sharing party walls. The buildings are ago and when downtown Orrville started to lose its position as the only commercial district in Orrville. railroad hotel/saloon across the street from the depot, as well as a railroad signal tower reflect the The Orrville Downtown Historic District reflects the growth of the community from its formation in 1854 within the district represent over 100 years of the community's commercial history and development. railroad's development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 8 Page 10 Orrville was created as a railroad town; in its history, form, and landmarks it still reflects the effect railroad transportation had on the community. The railroad lines cross through town at the western and southern edges of downtown and help define the historic district Wayne County was one of the northern Ohio counties favorably situated when "railroad fever" gripped some 40 miles of track in operation as of 1840,the decade to 1850 found only 335 more miles built, Major change came during the 1850s, when the construction of almost 2,600 miles of railroad (more than in any other decade) truly put Ohio on the railroad map.

It was in this period that the short local routes, had become firmly tied into the national railroad network. In Orrville, railroad talk dated to 1848, when the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad (O&P) proposed a far west as Wooster, some 11 miles west of Orrville. until 1853. By that time he was involved in persuading the O&P to locate its route in the area that would become the community named for him. In addition to raising $150,000 in funds through local railroad depot and the rail lines that he felt were so important to the region's future. "Orr promised the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad that he would build a water tank, a saw mill, and also furnish free wood for ties and fuel. This was an offer that was hard to refuse. The Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Hostetler, Ned Eric. The Railroad History of Orrville, Ohio. P.5 OMB No.

1024-0018 Background History established lake and river ports such as Sandusky, Cleveland, and Cincinnati with the state's interior. predecessors of the great eastern trunk lines began to extend across Ohio and other Midwestern from the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), which opened that same year between Philadelphia and his marriage in the early 1820s, he purchased a farm near what would become Orrville. He was a sawmill and free timber to be cut for fuel and crossties. Orr's home stands today not far from the the state, beginning in the 1840s. Much of that interest in railroads took a long time to bear fruit. From line from Pittsburgh to Chicago.

Construction began in 1850, and in 1852 the O&P gained support proceeded rapidly, and by August 1852 the O&P had been completed through Orrville and opened as elected as justice of the peace and in 1846 became a Common Pleas Judge, a position he served NPS Form 10-900 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 8 Page 11 and Wooster, two established towns, may also have had an impact on the decision to locate the railroad through Orrville. about the impact of the railroad on his farm and livelihood.

In 1853 the O&P was completed to Crestline, Ohio, where it connected with a pioneer rail route between Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, thus giving it a reliable source of traffic at its Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad (PFtW&C), and in 1858 the line reached its western terminus, in 1869. completed between Columbus through Orrville to Hudson, where it connected with the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad(C&P) for access to Cleveland. Both the CA&C and the C&P later became part of the PRR. By the 1890s the CA&C line offered several passenger trains a day between Columbus and Cleveland, including sleeping and dining cars, and the former PFtW&C hosted even more. As late as additional local runs. The Orrville railroad picture became complete in 1882, when the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad the area around Wheeling, West Virginia.

The W&LE crossed the PRR on the west side of Orrville and then ran eastward through town, parallel to and south of the PRR east-west main line. In the early 20t* century the W&LE track was relocated between Bolivar (in Tuscarawas County) and Orrville to eliminate a steep grade. This resulted in the W&LE's bypassing Orrville, although the old line remained as a secondary route to serve various communities and industries. Chambers, Murphy, Burge. Historic Structures Report of the Smith Orr Homestead. P. 3 OMB No.

1024-0018 Orr moved into the Horst Home, which had been built in the early 19th century and enlarged in the Orr purchased land from Christian Horst, one of the area's original German-Swiss settlers.According the 1950s, the line to Chicago had no fewer than a dozen passenger trains a day each way, with to a local history, Horst was among the few vocal opponents to the railroad in the area. Although the source did not state reasons for his opposition, Horst's lack of support may have been due to concern Society. "Orr eventually owned 160 acres in northwest Orrville and laid out 69 town lots on three temporary west end. In 1856 the O&P was merged with two Indiana lines to become the Pittsburgh, Chicago. Having pledged all its traffic to the PRR, the PFtW&C was leased by the PRR for 999 years time with a more north-south orientation, was established.

First known as the Cleveland, Zanesville & Cincinnati Railroad and later as the Cleveland, Akron & Columbus (CA&C), this line eventually was 1840s. The home sat on a large lot and was adjacent to where Orr built the water tower for the acres at the northwest corner of the town square. Smith Orr died in 1865."3 (W&LE) was complete through the community; this line connected Toledo with coal and steel traffic in (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 8 Page 12 During the period that the railroad was being planned, Robert Taggert platted 10 acres of his land in Baughman Township. Taggert's land was located at what would become the intersection of Market honor of Judge Smith Orr in 1854. Cleveland, Akron and Columbus Railroad.

business district. Although the businesses were not listed, itis likely that most served the growing village of Orrville and surrounding farm community. from the surrounding area, which made Orrville a destination for the surrounding area. Orrville suffered afire that leveled the fledgling business district prior to 1872; however, it was quickly rebuilt and expanded. A map from 1897 (continuation sheet # 23) illustrates that Orrville had an extensive streets, with residential development to the north and south along Main Street and west along Market Street. Orr's residence is shown on the map just west of the railroad on Market Street. John and The railroad depot, which dates from c. 1870 and the former Ludwig Building (Manhattan Restaurant) the railroads intersected.

The depot has a v-shaped design reflecting the fact it was located at the accommodations for railroad section crews, as well as a place for passengers and crews to eat while strength to throw switches and move signal indications and later were electrified as the technology centralized control technology. The signal tower was moved to its current location by the Orrville grew into the Smuckers Company of today. During the late 19th century, a number of industries had been established in Orrville, including the Company (1875),Schantz Organ Company (1873)and Jerome M.Smucker's cider mill(1897),which By 1864, Orrville had grown into a village with a population of 500 and the town incorporated on May A local history stated that in 1872 the community had approximately 40 businesses and a small established commercial district by the end of the 19 century.

It was centered on Market and Main across the street were shown on this map as the only two brick buildings adjacent to the area where the trains were being serviced at the water tower. The signal tower was built c.1900. Its purpose was to house control levers and electrical circuits that allowed trains to change routes and cross in front of Samuel Taggert, Robert's sons, owned land along the eastern edge of the town. Rev. 10-90 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 8 Page 13 The growth of industries indicated a growth in size and prosperity in the community.

In the 1870s the commercial district was mainly brick construction at the intersection of Main and Market Streets with wood frame commercial buildings north and west of the core intersection. A number of late 1gth century commercial buildings survive. is a three-story brick Italianate structure. The barber shop located at 232 West Market Street is one of the few surviving frame buildings in the barber pole, indicating its use at the time. roundhouse, repair shop, and brought the total number of tracks to 17. Orrville also became an important transfer point for passenger, mail, and express traffic because it was the crossing point of extensive rail access. to 3,101 - nearly a 100% increased. By 1930, the population had increased to 4,427 and by the early the following. The Fike Memorial Block was built in 1907 at 138 West Market Street.

It is one of the block on the east side of North Main Street, between Market and Water Streets dates from the early 20* century. This row of two-to three-story buildings share the common characteristic of corbelled brickwork that is typical of this time period. The building located at 141-147 North Main Street also dates from this period. Its original storefronts and recessed second floor entrance with decorative Banks were among the most important buildings in downtown Orrville and the three bank buildings bank in1902, it opened offices in its new Classical Revival stone building at 112 West Market Street It was during the first half of the 2oth century that many of the older wood frame downtown buildings, 1950s, the town surpassed the 5,000 mark. railroad's influence.

For example, between 1900 and 1910 the population grew from 1,651 residents north and west of the Main Street intersection, were replaced with brick buildings, giving the district the character that it has today. Many of these buildings survive today and notable examples include largest and most distinctive buildings in the district with a nine bay façade constructed in two-tone 1881 as the Orrville Banking Company; now known as Orrville National Bank. Chartered as a national district. Dating from the early 1870s, it was built by the Schantz Organ Company, founded in 1873.It round-arched opening are distinctive features. Orville's population growth during the first half of the 2oth century corresponds to the expansion of the (Rev.

10-90) United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET part of the cornice and balustrade constructed in terra cotta. "The Orrville National Bank has been a leading factor in the growth and upbuilding of the city and county... Its aim has ever been to be of building was expanded in 1968, with two symmetrical additions. Designed by architect John Huffman, impressive face to West Market Street...and behind the face are banking rooms which would do forward-looking spirit of the city and its leaders. Classical Revival building at the northwest corner of Main and Market Streets in 1915. Its first final expansion took place in the 1960s with a modern wing added along Market Street. The banking newcomer was the First Savings and Loan.

Its opened its first bank in Orrville in 1939 and constructed its new building at 208 North Main Street. Arthur Lenander, of Columbus was the First Savings had its home office in Massillon, but moved into a major new downtown building to train in the background, which illustrates the importance of the railroad in the town's history. at 220 West Market was a Pontiac dealership and the one at 249 West Market was the Buick Ohio, when they ran out of room for expansion in Orrville. Automobile dealerships and garages also began to appear in the early-mid 2oth century. The building the local newspaper stated at the time,"The remodeled building presents a handsome and Newspaper article dated November 21, 1968,name of paper not noted.From clipping file in Orrville Public Library. Section number 8 Page 14 service and to contribute to the prosperity of the community of which it is so large a part.

The The Orrville Savings Bank was founded by Samuel M. Benneman in 1903 and moved into its new By 1956, a new wing with stone facing was constructed and a drive-in window added in 1958. The A new post office was built in Orrville during the Depression. Completed in 1935, the building is a also features a mural in the lobby painted by artist Aldo Lazzarini in 1937. The mural is entitled Judge 4 Newspaper article dated June 12, 1917, name of paper not noted. From clipping file in Orrville Public Library. in 1917. According to a newspaper article from 1917, the exterior of the building was constructed of New Hampshire granite with four huge columns extending the full height of the building with the upper credit to metropolitan institutions. What has been wrought is another testimonial to the vitality and compete with the two prominent hometown banks.

Of the three banks, this one no longer serves its original function and is now used as the Heartland Community Center. Smith Orr and Robert Taggart Planning the New Settlement of Orrville, 1854. The painting includes a OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 8 Page 15 Public investment was made during the 1930s, including construction of the Orrville Post Office, with commercial, public and industrial uses and reflects the fact that a variety of land uses were located in expansion of downtown reflects the optimism of the post-war period. Growth of the community has continued, although downtown now has more competition from other commercial areas in the county. the historic district.

The period of significance extends from the date of the community's founding in 1854, the date the was discontinued at the Orrville Depot in 1968 and the railroad began to hold a less prominent role in impact Orrville's central business district, just as it did communities across the country. The commercial district. Street bank buildings have 1960s additions, but since the original 1915 and 1917 buildings are still less than 50 years old. Although technically non-contributing in the nomination, the building is compatible with the character of the district in terms of its design, location, setting, and association with the commercial history of Orrville. A number of Orrville's downtown commercial buildings have and market conditions.

Taken as a whole, the district reflects the growth and development of Orrville's Souvenir Booklet, Orrville Community Centennial Celebration Committee, 1964). only church located in the district dates from the early-mid-2oth century. It is surrounded by Orrville's economy.At the same time, other shopping areas outside of downtown began to be IPS Form 10-90 Rev. 10-90 the downtown area of Orrville. employers and are located on the north side, near the center of town, but outside the boundaries of community was established and named Orrville to 1960 when the downtown area was still the developed. The popularity of suburban retail areas and the convenience of branch banks began to The majority of the buildings in the district were built within the period of significance. The two Market standing, these resources are considered contributing to the character of the district.

The First Savings and Loan Building is considered non-contributing, since it was constructed in 1967, making it community is now actively involved in Ohio's Main Street program to revitalize the city's historic changed over time. These changes reflect the evolution of the community for a period of over 100 downtown business district from the mid-19th to the mid-2oth centuries. Orrville Downtown Historic District Wayne Co., OH 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property approximately 15 acres UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing 1 17 435237 4521053 2 17 435564 4521147 - 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 name/title organization Nancy Recchie/consultant/Benjamin D. Rickey & Co. date 1/11 street & number 393 Library Park South telephone 614-221-0358 city or town Columbus _ state_OH zip code 43215 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. Representative black and white photographs of the property Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) name multiple property owners street & number _telephone_ city or town _ state. _zip code instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form.

Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. Maps Photographs 3 17 435584 4521257 4 17 435225 4521192 A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). this form to the Chief,Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.0. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of OMB No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 9, 10 Page 16 Caldwell's Atlas of Wayne County, Ohio, Mt. Vernon, OH: Atlas Publishing Company, 1897. Chambers, Murphy & Burge. Historic Structure Report of the Smith Orr Homestead. 2003. Douglass, Ben. History of Wayne County, Ohio from the Days of the Pioneers and First Settlers to the Hostetler, Ned Eric. The Railroad History of Orrville, Ohio. n.d., n.p. Ohio Historic Inventory Forms Orrville, Wayne County, Ohio Souvenir Booklet. Orrville Community Centennial Celebration Committee, Inc. 1964. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1929-1939. U.S. Census 1900 - 2000.

Verbal Boundary Description Beginning atthe intersection of West Market Street and the eastern edge of the railroad go south to curbline to a point across the street from the alley behind the properties on the east side of Main of North Main Street; go south to the south curbline of Water Street; go west along the curbline to the intersection with northwest corner of the parcel where the Orrville Water Tower is located at 252 north of West Market Street; to west along the alley to the intersection of the northwest corner of the property located at 249 West Market Street; go south along the western boundary of said property to the intersection of the southeast corner of the property at 365 West Market Street; follow the east and north boundaries, follow the west boundary, continuing in a straight line south across West Market Street, go east on the south curbline of West Market street to the point of beginning Bibliography Market Street; go north to the intersection with the south curbline of Market Street; go west along the Street; go west along the northern boundary of said property to the intersection with the east curbline the intersection with West Market Street; go west along the north curbline of West Market Street to Present Time.

Indianapolis, IN: Robert Douglass, Publisher, 1878. properties on the south side of Market Street to the southeast corner of the property at 128 East Newspaper clipping files at the Orrville Public Library. NPS Form 10-900 (Rev. 10-90) United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number 10 Page 17 The boundaries encompass the most concentrated collection of properties related to the transportation and commercial history of downtown Orrville.

The southern boundary is along an alley that parallels the railroad tracks; the eastern boundary is located where the character of the district changes to non-contributing mid-late 20 century buildings; the northern boundary ends where the new Orrville Library was constructed and the western boundary is located at Judge Smith Orr's residence. The Orr residence was included in a mainly commercial district because of the importance of this individual to the development of the town and for its location adjacent to the railroad. It remained in the Orr family until it was donated to the Orrville Historical Society in 1999. Boundary Justification OMB No. 1024-0018 OMB No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Property Address Non-Contributing Property Orrville RR Depot Ludwig Building RR Interlocking Tower 240 West Market Street x x (object) 100 East Market Street 124-128 East Market Street 100 North Main Street 114-116 North Main Street (Rev.10-90) OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Property Address Non-Contributing Property 134 North Main Street 208 North Main Street 141-147 North Main Street 133-135 North Main Street 101 West Market Street 145-151 West Market Street 100 North Vine Street 133 N. Vine Street U.S. Post Office Augsburg Evan.

Lutheran Church Orrville Water Tower Total Properties Gazebo United States Department of the Interio Orrville Downtown Historic District Vational Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number Photos Page 20 393 Library Park South Columbus, Ohio 43215 Date of Photos: October - December 2009 Photo Views 1. View of north elevation of the Orrville Railroad Depot. 2. Detail view of Orrville Railroad Depot sign 3. View of west elevation of the Orrville Railroad Depot. 4. View of the southwest corner of the Orrville Railroad Depot. corner of the historic district. 6. View of the south elevation of the Orrville Railroad Depot. 7. View of the northeast elevation of the Orrville Railroad Depot. 11. View of the west elevation of the Ludwig Building. 12. View of the north and west elevations of the interlocking tower. Photographer: 10.

View of the north elevation of the Ludwig Building. 9.View of south and east elevations of the Ludwig Building. 5.View of the Orrville Railroad Depot fro the intersection of railroad tracks at the southwest Jeffrey Darbee Benjamin D. Rickey & Co. 8.View of the corner entrance and west and south elevations of the Ludwig Building. OMB No. 1024-0018 OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number Photos Page 21 13. View of the south and east elevations of the interlocking tower. 14. View of 240 West Market Street. 17. View of barber pole at 228 West Market Street. 20. View of rear wing of 220 West Market Street. 21. View of 160 West Market Street 22. View of 148-154 West Market Street. 24.

Detail view of parapet of 138 West Market Street. 27. View of 100 East Market Street. 29. View of 124-128 East Market Street. 30. View of 117-123 East Market Street. 31. View of 100-106 North Main Street. 32. View of rear wing of 100-106 North Main Street. PS Form 10-90 OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET 33. View of 108 North Main Street. 35. View of 124-126 North Main Street. 37. View of 138-140 North Main Street. 40. View of 220 North Main Street. 41. Detail view of 220 North Main Street. 42. View of 141-147 North Main Street. 43.Detail view of entrance and storefront of 141-147 North Main Street. 44. View of 133-135 North Main Street. 45. View of Main and Market Street elevations of 101 West Market Street. 46.

View of Market Street elevation of 101 West Market Street. 47. View of 133 West Market Street. 49. View of 145-151 West Market Street. 50. View of 219 West Market Street Section number Photos Page 22 OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section number Photos Page 23 51. View of 235 West Market Street 53. Detail view of 249 West Market Street. 54. View of south elevation of 365 West Market Street. 55. View of east and north elevations of 365 West Market Street. 56. View of brick paving along the railroad tracks at the western boundary of the district. 57. View of the south side of West Market Street, looking east from the railroad tracks. 58.

View of the south side of East Market Street, looking east from the intersection of Main Street 59. View of the east side of North Main Street, looking south from the intersection with Water 60. View of west side of North Main Street, looking south from the intersection with Water. the railroad with the Orrville Water Tower in the background. 63. View of 133 North Vine Street 64. View of Orrville Post Office. Vine and Water Streets. 66. View of Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, looking west along Water Street. Street. 61. View of north side of West Market Street, looking east from the intersection with Vine Street. 62. View of the park at the northwest corner of West Market and Vine Street, looking west toward 65. View of Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church, looking southeast from the corner of North OMB No.

1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior Orrville Downtown Historic District National Park Service Wayne County, Ohio NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET BAUGHMAN & GREEN TP. Caldwell's Atlas Map of Wayne County, Ohio, 1897 The Orrville Downtown historic District is centered along Market and Main Streets and bounded on the south by the railroad Seale 400 Feel to the Inch. NITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET NAME : PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: REQUEST: N N SLR DRAFT: N COMMENT WAIVER: N ABSTRACT/ SUMMARY COMMENTS: RECOM. /CRITERIA DOCUMENTATION see attached comments Y/N see attached SLR Y/N If a nomination is returned to the nominating authority, the nomination is no longer under consideration by the NPS.

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435297 451053 1994 SCALE 1:24 000 - CONTRIBOTING RESDURCES NON-CONTRIBUTING RESDURCES ORRUILLE DONNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1,2,3 PHOTO VIEWS HIGH November 15, 2010 145 N. Vine St. Dear Sir or Madame: SUBJECT: Orrville Downtown Historic District, Orrville, Wayne County We are pleased to inform you that the Orrville Downtown Historic District was considered and approved by the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board at their July 16* meeting for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the Federal government's official list of historic properties worthy of preservation. Listing in the National Register provides recognition for and assists in preserving our nation's heritage. District prior to its submission to the National Park Service for consideration for final listing.

These four properties are; 123-133 North Vine Street, (commercial building) owned by S & J Water Street, (Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church), owned by Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church and 252 West Water Street (Water Tower) owned by the City of Orrville. The of their properties to the historic district and to provide them an opportunity to comment or protective review of Federal projects that might adversely affect the historic character of the property. If the property is listed in the National Register, certain Federal investment tax credits a fact sheet that explains in greater detail the results of listing in the National Register, and information which describes the rights and procedures by which an owner may comment on, or object to listing in the National Register.

Owners of a private property objecting to the listing of OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Ohio Historic Preservation Offic 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 ph: 614.298.2000 fx: 614.298.203 www.ohiohistory.org HISTORY their property in the National Register of Historic Places within a historic district must submit a We welcome any comments regarding the nomination of these properties. Attached you will find Orrville, Ohio 44667 It has been proposed that four additional properties be added the Orrville Downtown Historic OHIO purpose of this letter is to notify the above referenced property owners of the proposed inclusion US Postal Service Investments,145North Vine Street, (Post Office) owned by the U.S. Postal Service, 140 West object. for rehabilitation and other provisions may apply.

Listing in the National Register does not mean National Register listing provides recognition of the property's historic importance and assures US Postal Service November 15, 2010 notarized letter of objection to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office within thirty days of the receipt of this letter. Orrville Downtown Historic District nomination and it will be forwarded to the National Park Service in Washington D. C. for final consideration for listing. the nomination for any comments they wish to express. Susan M.

Tietz National Register and Survey Manager Inventory and Registration Nancy Recchie, Form Preparer Mayor Dave Handwerk, City of Orrville Senator Bob Gibbs, District 22 Representative Ron Armstutz, District 3 Northeast Four County Regional Planning Paul Graham, Ohio Department of Transportation Enclosure(s) Sincerely, Should you have any questions about this nomination, please contact me at the above address and SMT:tch If no letters of objection are received, the four above referenced properties will be added to the Page 2 telephone number. Please note that local and state officials in your area are also being notified of MAY - 6 2011 NAT. RESISTER C"HISTORIC PLACES Ms. Carol D. Shull, Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places 1201 Eye Street, NW (2280) Washington DC 20005 Enclosed please find seven (7) new National Register nominations for Ohio.

All appropriate notification procedures have been followed for the new nomination submissions. Enclosed is one National Register Multiple Property Documentation Cover Form. NEW NOMINATION Krippendorf Estate LaSalle Theater Building Huron School American Felsol Company Building Christy, Howard Chandler Art Studio Firestone, Charles E. House Orrville Downtown Historic District MULTIPLE PROPERTY DOCUMENTATION COVER 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. Executive Director and CEO State Historic Preservation Officer OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Ohio Historic Preservation Office COUNTY Cuyahoga Enclosures Wayne Burt Logan Lorain Muskingum Stark Erie Clermont Sincerely, www.ohiohistory.org Dear Ms.

Shull: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OHIO National Register RECEIVED 2280 April 28, 2011 1982 Velma Avenue. Columbus, Ohio 43211-2497 ph: 614.298.2000 fx: 614.298.2037 HISTORY