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Geographical Data Acreage of Property (Do not include previously listed resource acreage.) UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) - Easting Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property.) See also Figure 1, Washington School Existing, Map. The boundary is marked by a dashed line. Washington School occupies the southwestern portion of the block bounded by E. Paint, N. North, and E. Temple Streets. southeast 346.5 feet across the block to E Temple Street at S 40 degrees 22 minutes, 44 seconds E; and closing by Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected.) The nominated property includes the entire lot historically associated with the Washington School complex.
The site for 290356 4379337 Zone requested) Northing assigned): University Previous documentation on file (NPS): previously determined eligible by the National Register Name of repository: Carnegie Public Library, Washington CH Streets), travelling northwest 346.5 feet along N. North Street at N 40 degrees 22 minutes 44 seconds W; turning at the travelling southwest376.99 feet along E.Temple Street at S 49 degrees 24 minutes 59 seconds W to the starting Point this historic building is self-contained and regular in shape. There is a clear distinction between this historic educational The boundary of Washington School corresponds to State of Ohio, Fayette County Parcel ID no. 211-004-1-00-093-00. of Contact. Beginning at the existing Pointof Contact pin (inside the sidewalk at the southwest corner of N.North and E.Temple NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) 11. Form Prepared By Elizabeth Corbin Murphy, FAIA Chambers, Murphy & Burge Restoration Architects 19 September 2012 street & number 43 East Market Street, Suite 201 city or town State: Ohio Submit the following items with the completed form: - Maps: AUSGS 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. Key all - Continuation Sheets - Additional items: (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items.) or larger. Key all photographs to the sketch map Name of Property: Washington School Washington Court House Date Photographed: October 2011, March 2012, September 2012 See Continuation Sheet (Photographs) (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) 1.
name Washington School Limited Partnership 229 Huber Village Boulevard, Suite 100 telephone (614)396-3200 Ohio zip code 2. name 400 S Elm St telephone (740) 636-4221 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C.460 et seq.). this form to the Office of Planning and Performance Management. U.S. Dept. of the Interior, 1849 C.
Street, NW, Washington, DC 43081 Fayette organization date Photographer: emurphy@cmbarchitects.com County: e-mail Akron Ohio Westerville City or Vicinity: Additional Documentation Property Owner: Washington Court House Board of Education Description of Photograph(s) and number: zip code 44308 name/title photographs to this map. Submit clear and descriptive photographs. The size of each image must be 1600x1200 pixels at 300 ppi (pixels per inch) Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18 hours per response including time for reviewing Ohio zip code 43160 330-434-9300 telephone NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet County and State 7.
Narrative Description Washington Court House. The site of the building encompasses the entire edge of a city block, from Temple Street to the and separated from the public sidewalk by high curbs. Historic photographs indicate the architect's intent to enhance were mature trees that remained on site, and only a few newly planted trees were added. Groups of plantings were (and footage is 48,810 sq. ft. for all three levels. The ground floor is one-half level below grade, and the first and second floors construction. At this time, a bridge that connects the first floor of the original 1913 building and second floor of the 1938 Annex was also constructed. Later, in 1961, an addition with a kitchen was built.
The 1961 construction connected the 1938 Annex to the Garage structure, which was then remodeled and the majority of the details are typical of the classical influences of the Beaux Arts style. However, some of the originally housed an upper level auditorium and a lower level gymnasium. The gymnasium was originally constructed as wing was remodeled in 1938 into additional classroom space when the new Gymnasium and Auditorium Annex was in recent years, surrounding the building at the ground level. Constructed in 1913,the Washington School housed the junior and senior high school until 1938 when the demolition of Fayette County. The building is a key feature of a predominantly residential area, just two blocks from the downtown of formality and prominence of the building by using minimal, carefully placed landscaping in the wide lawn areas.
There includes a Gymnasium, Auditorium, and classrooms. A separate Garage structure was also added as part of the 1938 The original construction of the building in 1913 can be stylistically classified as Beaux Arts. (PHOTO 2) The overall form a slightly sloping flat roof with a parapet and projecting cornice. Originally, the parapet was taller above the center seven a basement level, with the floor level a half story lower than the lowest level of the South or classroom wing. The north years later. A pair of lampposts leading to the west facade was a gift in 1919, as indicated on the carved stone bases These lampposts were removed and stored in 2009 to prevent vandalism. This pair of lampposts is unique, but lampposts added later feature only slight variations in style.
The main façade at North Street features lampposts at the lampposts lining Temple Street, also of the same style, were a gift from the graduating Class of 1920. (PHOTO 4) The original building has a concrete foundation with a concrete slab on the ground floor. Walls are constructed of clay tile The original portion of the building, 1913, stands three stories tall including the ground floor; the ground floor is 17,314 sq. ft., the first floor above ground is 17,112 sq. ft. and the second floor above ground is 14,384 sq. ft. The total square influence of the popular Art& Crafts movement of the period. The building is a buff brick structure with stone trim. It has shape, with the top cross, the south wing, parallel to North Street. The North wing, a lower one and a half story structure, constructed. NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet County and State 7. Narrative Description 1) It is approached by a half flight of steps. The entry has a one and a half story high projecting stone surround with an spring line. The arch ofthe opening is flanked by a pair of scrolled buttresses. The entry doors and transoms, deeply six lights over two panels. They are surrounded by two sidelights and a double concentric arched transom. The names of brick parapet, surmounted by a stone coping the main entrance. This bay has a similar group of three windows at the second floor, but the slightly lower scale of the entry allows for three small windows immediately above the stone surround. Like the main entry, the recessed doors are end bays of the main façade.
The rear elevation of the south wing is broken by intersection of the north wing. (PHOTO 5) The end bays are again the the end bays are plainer than on the other facades. They feature two windows per floor set within a recessed panel of brick, with three corbelled courses at the top. Next to these is a bay with a rear entrance with a simplified one story stone surround with a plain arched cornice, brackets, and keystone. These also have deeply recessed wood doors and a one and a half story high window divided by large mullions in a composition of three shorter lights over three long ones. These rear entrances flank the north wing. The three center bays feature windows at the second floor above the roof line and frieze. Above this is a metal cornice with dentils, parapet and coping similar to that of the main wing.
It has a large west it features a pair of windows on the lower level and an arched window on the upper level; (PHOTO 12) on the east it has pairs of windows on both levels. (Expires 5-31-2012) of the north wing. The main facade faces North Street and is symmetrical in design.The main entry is at the center of this façade. (PHOTO the school board, contractor, and architect are inscribed on a stone panel within this recess. The cornice of the entry surround is a simple flat cornice and features small carved stone brackets at the spring line of the segmental arch. The entire composition is surmounted by a group of three windows on the second floor. Across the façade, the windows feature three windows on each floor; two narrower side windows flank a wider center window. The first floor windows have a stone sill and lintel.
The second floor window group is composed within a single arched opening, with a stone sill, metal cornice with dentils. In the brick frieze above the main entrance is a stone panel with "Washington High School" The end elevations are three bays wide. (PHOTOS 4& 13) Each features a center entrance that is a simplified version of transoms. Again the frames and transoms are original, but some of the doors have been replaced. Above the entrance is Each of the longer elevations features seven bays. The bay immediately adjacent to the main is slightly recessed. On the recessed within the arched opening, are a handsome composition in wood. It features a pair of doors with a pattern of are grouped in threes.
Three bays extend on both sides of the main entrance, each featuring shorter windows at the ground floor set in a heavy brick base with recessed courses that create the illusion of rustication. The ground floor is Order capitals are interchanged in a regular pattern with stylized Arts and Crafts motifs. First floor windows feature stone the pilasters is a stone cornice.Above this is a brick frieze ornamented with stone medallions, and a projecting painted carved in san serif letters. Just below this in the cornice is "1913" in the same style. Above the projecting cornice is the also in a wood frame, but with a single arched transom of three lights. These side entrances retain their original wood a rusticated base and a corbelled brick band above the windows with plain stone medallions, creating a simplified cornice NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio County and State 7. Narrative Description continued entrance with a stone surround beneath a single small arched top window. These were originally exits from the the upper level windows on this wing were arch topped. However, during the 1938 renovations, some of the arched Additions, 1938-1961 The 1938 Annex addition is substantial in size, larger than the original building. It continues the symmetrical composition of the building, but in the Art Deco style. It is a composition of buff brick structures, with stone trim, and flat roofs. The with its short sides facing Temple and Paint streets.
On the short sides, the faces on all but the top floor are covered by original 1913 building has only two windows per floor on the first two levels, all of which have been boarded up. The third floor on this face has four pairs of windows. The bridge from the 1913 structure connects at the second floor of this are in the stairway landings and are therefore a half level lower. This portion of the building houses the toilet rooms and stair towers, as well as the band room and other large classrooms. It connects the large auditorium that faces Temple a courtyard. (PHOTO 15) The courtyard is enclosed on three sides by the center structure, and the rear walls of the building. A third and unique style of lampposts are found in front of the Gymnasium Annex. Three cast iron lampposts the Art Deco building. that typically forms the sill of the first floor windows.
Upper level windows are connected by a continuous stone sill. The heads of the windows are typically delineated by three slightly projecting courses of brick. On the upper level this detail extends beyond the end of the classroom wing. This bay has an entrance on the lower floor and a pair of windows on the upper floor. Connected to the corridor, is the Auditorium. It is slightly taller than the classroom and corridor portions. The Temple Continuation Sheet heads of the upper level windows were modified to flat lintels. The last two bays on the east side and all of the bays on the rear of the building feature some original upper level arch windows with a brick panel below it. Below these are pairs brick without detail; it has only one window facing west, which has been boarded up. Street (east) with the Gymnasium that faces Paint Street (west).
Both the Auditorium and Gymnasium are connected The detailing of the 1938 Annex begins with a stone base, followed by a band of buff brick, then a plain stone belt course is connected by a continuous soldier course of buff brick. The Temple Street portion of the 1938 Annex begins with the the long façade, the first bay has no fenestration and is ornamented with a projecting brick panel, with a stone inset bearing an inscription. The next six bays feature pairs of windows on both levels. The next section of the building is a with a glass block transom and stone trim on the ground floor of the Temple Street (east) façade, above which is a pair of features a grand entrance. The three pairs of doors, glass block transoms, brick spandrel panels and four light second auditorium. On the east side the original door is retained, on the west side it has been filled in with brick.
Originally all of parallel along their south walls by a corridor to L-shaped classroom wings. Between the Auditorium and Gymnasium is auditorium and gymnasium. The fourth wall of the courtyard is created by the one story garage structure. The courtyard has minimal landscaping except for a large pine tree that towers above the roof line. Similar to the original 1913 building, lampposts mark entries of the Gymnasium and the Auditorium. The pair of used in front of the Gymnasium are similar in style to the earlier lampposts, but are simplified to match the refined style of windows. The side walls of the corridor are contained within the building, except the eighth bay on the south side which floor windows are all recessed from the façade and contained within a stone frame. The second floor windows rest on NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet County and State 7. Narrative Description continued stone sills and above them are stone panels with symbolic cartouches. The pairs of doors, wood with octagonal lights, in front of Temple Street. The side bays feature monumental nine light windows on the upper floor and small glass block windows on the lower level. The north wall of the Auditorium is plain. The center of the wall projects slightly and the west is a pair of emergency exit doors, and a group of four small windows near the rear of the building. The entire building. (PHOTO 9) The 1961 addition is of lesser quality and detail than the rest of the buildings.
small glass block windows, connected by brick spandrels and topped with an ornamental stone lintel. The center bay by three brick pilasters with vertical stone trim. Above the pairs of doors are stone lintels, above which are brick spandrel panels and nine light windows. The entire Gymnasium entry composition is topped with a stone panel similar to that similar details to the lobby. Key features include wood floors, original wood base, wood chair rail and picture mould. The corridors have shorter plaster cornices that match the top portion of the lobby cornice. At the end of the corridors is an The doors leading to the classrooms are primarily original wood doors. (PHOTO 20) The predominant door design is two and fluorescent lighting were added at an unknown date. (PHOTOS 27, 28 & 30) Interior panel with the words "Music, Dramatics, Oratory" in Art Deco style lettering.
To the north of the Auditorium is a one story structure, originally constructed to serve as a garage. (PHOTO 8) It is five bays wide by seven bays deep. It features paired windows, similar to those found on the classroom wing. It was modified in 1961 and connected to the rest of the building by an addition to the west. (PHOTO 14) The 1961 addition has a brick the same as the east side in form and detail. The Gymnasium is similar in form to the Auditorium. The details differ entry lobby with tile floors, marble wainscot, plaster walls and paired pilasters and capitols supporting a plaster cornice. from this landing is a grand marble stair with floral details and columns. At the top of the stair is the first floor lobby, with wood floors, marble base, and plaster walls, pilasters, capitols and cornices of similar detail to the entry lobby.
Plaster The lighting in the corridors was changed at an unknown date to fluorescent strip lighting. At a later date, probably during the 1938 remodeling, glass and metal partitions with doors were added to enclose the staircases. (PHOTO23) maintain a number of original features such as wood floors, wood trim and moldings, doors with transoms, chalkboards retain their mosaic tile floors. The upper level corridors are similar in design to the lower level, except that lay-in ceilings are divided by two story piers of stone. The entire entry composition is two stories tall and is surmounted by a stone The west side of the 1938 Annex is a mirror image of the east side. (PHOTO 11) The classroom wing and corridor are above the Auditorium.
The Art Deco style lettering in this panel read, "Spirit, Mind, and Body." (PHOTOS 16,17 & 18) The space has a flat ceiling with an original light fixture centered over the landing. Leading up opening framed by paired pilasters and a cornice that leads to an exit stair. NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet County and State 7. Narrative Description continued The interior ofthe 1938 remodeled spaces and the 1938 Annex use streamlined geometric forms to create ornament, resilient tile floors and glazed brick base and wainscot, flat plaster walls and ceilings. The wood doors are six lights over openings of the wood entry doors.
(PHOTO 34) It has open steel roof trusses, a wood floor, glazed tile wainscot, and painted block walls above. The most interesting feature of the Gymnasium is a balcony level that is suspended from the roof structure. The only space with more ornamental features is the Auditorium wing. (PHOTOS 36, 37 & 38) These features include The 1961addition was added to provide kitchen and cafeteria spaces to the school. It is simplified from the other spaces, in both plan and decoration. This space has painted block walls, tile floors, and acoustical tile ceilings with surface mounted fluorescent lights. (PHOTO 42) The original school building retains a great deal of integrity and many of its key features including carved marble at the presence on the original site.
The major additions constructed in 1938 were created in a manner that respects the form, materials and aesthetic of the original construction. Both periods of construction are significant alone and together. The few modifications. The style shift from the Beaux Arts Classical to the Art Deco is subtle and respectful of the building Original Construction, Annex and Additions #1. Washington School, 1913 #2. Gymnasium & Classroom Wing, Addition 1938 Classrooms, Stairs and Toilet Rooms, Addition 1938 Auditorium & Classroom Wing, Addition 1938 #5. Garage Addition 1938, remodeled 1961 Classroom Addition, 1961 Summary two panels, without transoms. (PHOTO 40) Classrooms are similar except that they have wood base and no brick plaster ornament. The Auditorium boasts high quality materials and features that are original to the structure.
seating, which has been only slightly modified by the addition of upholstered cushions. There is a small staircase at building entrances, with their stone surrounds, wood doors and arched transoms, are handsome features that have had materials, deferential to the scale, proportions, and carved stone detail.The building maintains many original interior light fixtures as well as some unique bracketed exterior fixtures. The only significant change is the loss of the majority of the original window sash. The original frames and mullions are retained, but only a few of the sash on the original 1913 wainscot.
(PHOTO 41) The Gymnasium exhibits elements of Art Deco influence, as seen in the octagonal-shaped glazed Art Deco style metal handrails leading to the balcony level, (PHOTO 39) Art Deco column and pilaster capitols, and house left, finished to match the adjacent walls, which leads up to the clear stained maple floor of the stage. view. The counterbalance arbor is positioned near a side entry to the stage; it is also unseen from the house. The entry and original light fixtures that speak of the utilitarian yet streamlined style. steel windows and glass block windows have been retained in the Auditorium, Gymnasium, stairways and corridors. NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet County and State 8.
Statement of Significance education. Of note, also, the expansion of this structure in 1938 is significant, representing Art Deco influence and the beginnings of mid-century modern changes. Both major pieces of construction activity were directed by architects known across the state, Howard & Merriam Associates and Thomas D. McLaughlin and Associates. downtown area, centered on the courthouse building, are arranged northeast-southwest and northwest-southeast. This served the community. Local businesses produced soap, doors, blinds, shoes, cream, and machinery, among other Washington Court House, or Washington C.H., as it was referenced in historic photos, Sanborn Maps, and on a "Washington" Historical Background OMB No.
1024-0018 Washington School is eligible for the National Register under Criterion A for its significance in the educational history of Building is eligible under Criterion C for its significance as a preserved example of early 20* century building in Beaux aided the Americans during the Revolutionary War. Fayette County is located in south central Ohio. Fayette County is predominantly rural, with less than one percent of the county's 407 square miles consisting of urban of the United States George Washington. With a population of 13,524 people, the City of Washington was the county's largest community in 2000. The next largest urban area, Union township, had only 3,808 residents that same year. Hereford cattle, among several othertypes of animals. In 1999,the per capita income in the county was approximately the county courthouse. Washington has an unusual street grid layout as a result.
Typically, street grids are arranged system, the north side of a building does not receive direct sunlight during the fall and winter months. Washington remained small for its first several decades of existence. In 1846, only 97 homes existed in the town. The point for farmers and their families to purchase needed supplies and to sell their crops. Washington has been the county seat of Fayette County, Ohio since its founding in 1810. Because of this position, Washington was often referred to as the City of Washington, Ohio and representative of broad trends in public education in Ohio in the early 20 century. The Ross and Highland Counties. Residents named the county in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French officer who The county is home to one of the best standard-bred horse breeding facilities in the United States.
Residents also raise east-west and north-south, especially in the Midwestern region of the United States. In this case, the streets in the plan allows all four sides of the courthouse building to receive some sunlight every day of the year. In the traditional grid Most businesses existed to meet the needs of farm families in the surrounding countryside. By 1880, the county seat had NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property Fayette County, Ohio National Register of Historic Places County and State Continuation Sheet 8. Statement of Significance continued Washington City Schools (Washington Court House Schools) built a year later on E. Market Street for school use and was retired in about two years.
(This site later held the Methodist constructed on Market and Hinde Streets. Students relocated to the court house and to other empty buildings until 1828 when a one story brick structure was erected on Market Street. frame house served as the town's school. In 1853, Ohio's constitution was revised to incorporate a state tax which classes per year and that common education be provided free to all youth. In 1856, under the direction of the City's first House and six teachers worked here. A charter for a secondary school (high school) was granted in 1875.
Classes were held at Union School along with the subsequently to Washington School upon demolition of "Old Central" in 1938.) before Ohio's legislature repealed all "black laws" including those establishing separate schools for whites and non- legislation passed the year before, which was the first Ohio law to require school attendance for children ages 8 to 14. Only four years later, in 1882, a one room schoolhouse at Clinton Avenue, called Oak Hill (also referred to as Oaklawn), four-room school building was built, called Eastside Elementary. The brick school was the first one to be considered "public" as tuition was required to this point. In 1845, a two story established a school trust fund. This would be the first time that tax funds were available for high school education. superintendent, a brick school house known as Union School was constructed on N.
North Street between Paint Street and Temple Street (the first school constructed on this historic site). This land was donated by Peter Wendell and the Italianate building was highly regarded. The two story building had four rooms on each floor and wide hallways. A third whites. In 1878, a two room school called Sunnyside was built at S. Fayette Street. This was likely responding to In 1884, a high school called Central School (later known as "Old Central") was constructed on the same site of the The first "subscription" school in Washington was established just three years after the town was founded. Samuel newly created with one representative from each subdistrict. This legislation also required that schools offer 6 months of According to the Historical Sketch written by Charles F. Dean in 1883, there were three other schools at that time. The was constructed. NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev.
8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet County and State 8. Statement of Significance continued professionalism in education and encouraged an increase in standardization in curriculum and testing. The Brumbaugh Act of 1902 was the first law to govern high schools across the state. Under this law, "high school" was formally defined graduation) were outlined, and a general curriculum of courses was identified. Three years later, Albert Belmont Graham around the state reacted to this Bulletin. It is evident that schools in this time period were designed and built to provoke and slate blackboards were typical materials used in the architectural specifications.
In 1908, overcrowding reached a new level after Washington expanded into the neighboring community of Millwood. The Old Central and into a retail store. Classroom additions were made to Eastside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools. A maintenance endowments. Interestingly, the Ohio Historical Society became the Owner of the Hayes Library and students. Washington School served as the center of educational activity for the school system as well as its community. well-defined architectural style, formally placed within an expansive lawn. Careful placement of landscaping in the lawn building to be seen. hierarchical spaces of Washington School are typical of the Beaux Arts style. Influenced by the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, the ornate composition of materials, planar undulation, and decorative elements of Washington School are Fayette County.
Ohio (founder of the Boys & Girls Agricultural Clubs, now known as 4-H) distributed Agricultural Extension Bulletin #5 Superintendent of Washington suggested that a new high school be built on the site of "Old Central." Before the building new elementary school, Cherry Hill, was built in 1910. Half-day sessions, study outside of school, classes at the YMCA and the additions to existing schools helped the system to limp by until the new high school was constructed. The school Architects Howard & Merriam Associates from Columbus were selected by the Board of Education to design the 1913 The very first library built as a "Presidential Library" at Spiegel Grove, home of Rutherford B. Hayes, was designed by school, not only in Washington but also the county, to be constructed in this distinct, ornamental style.
It was the only The Fayette County Courthouse, completedin 1885 and located only a few blocks away, was built in the Second Empire style and featured similar siting, on a raised landscape with axial walks and a wide lawn. While other buildings around the city show influence of the Beaux Arts style, none of them match the scale and distinction of Washington School. Prior to the construction of Washington School, many of the area's schools were constructed in the Italianate or constructed only 3years earlier, featured simple facades with minimal ornament. The efficient plan, formal symmetry and The 1890s brought a period of educational revival in the state of Ohio. These years stressed the importance of a sense of cultural pride. The use of high quality materials in schools became common. Oak floors, brass hardware, oversaw its construction.
The library building is a Neo-Classical structure made of stone native to Ohio. actually constructed before the Hayes Library due to issues in the transition of private property to public and OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet County and State 8. Statement of Significance continued elements that once belonged only to the elite. The Washington School stands out within the community as an example of culture extending to the masses. New school buildings at this time were responding to new codes and laws all over the country in reaction to the Lakeview and a physical examination ofthe building proved that the outer doors did open outward in accordance with the law at that time.
The report on the fire concluded that the children's failure to escape resulted from their own panic. The fleeing doors. The horror of the Collinwood fire caused numerous school inspections across the country and resulted in stricter laws. As a result of this disastrous event, Washington School was constructed of non-combustible materials to be "fireproof" and featured numerous sets of exit stairs. The Washington School structure, built of masonry bearing walls, was covered inside with plaster. The floor structures, though hardwood on the surface, were concrete, as was most of the interior structure. The monumental central stair from the first level to the exterior, constructed of marble, occupied the width of the entry and lead to doors with panic hardware. Of particular note, four more sets of stairs with exit doors led to the outside.
These exits exceed even current code for egress, one hundred years later. room occupied the ground floor. in the 1870s. This movement of social reform was centered on music, theater, art, religion, and recreation, and focused to traditionally conservative rural areas. They were generally founded in attractive, semi-rural areas that had access to influence curriculum and extracurricular coursework. The Sullivan McCreary Bill, which mandated that physical education at other facilities like the YMCA and the Armory. NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev.8/2002) The final bill for the high school building was paid to H.
Karg (builder) in the spring of 1914 (bringing the total expenditure minutes indicate that the Board voted to waive the fire insurance coverage on their newest building because it was Elementary School fire that killed 172 children and 2 teachers in the Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland on March 4, 1908. Both the coroner's inquest, which included reports from witnesses and the architects who designed the building, the same site. The south wing faced North Street and was home to the classrooms and the offices. The north wing Cast iron lampposts were added to Washington School after construction was completed. A pair of lampposts at the deemed to be fireproof and too far from any other structure to be at risk.
children became wedged tightly on the stairs behind a set of inner vestibule doors which were narrower than the outer included an auditorium with an elaborate ornamented plaster proscenium arch and stage. The gymnasium and boiler indicated on the carved stone bases of the lampposts. The Chautauqua movement was an educational effort that began lectures and performances on the grounds of Washington School until 1930 (Carey 157). Ohio legislation. In 1917, the Smith Hughes Act (also known as the National Vocational Education Act) provided federal be provided in all schools, was introduced as Ohio State Law in 1923. By this time, it was already evident that the to $95,748.36) though classes had been conducted there since September of 1913.Board of Education meeting NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet County and State 8. Statement of Significance continued Construction of new elementary schools signified continued population growth. A new elementary school was added to building sat vacant for 3 years due to the economic crisis of the nation; no teachers were employed until 1927. Board of Education applied for funding from the Federal Emergency Administration (later renamed the Public Works Administration) which funded 70% of the nation's schools built between July 1933 and March 1939 before it was abolished in 1941. Voters were also asked for a bond issue.
In July 1938, approval for the grant from the Federal The new addition to the high school, the replacement of Sunnyside School, an addition to Eastside School, and the demolition of Old Central were underway by the end of 1938. Columbia. By this time, McLaughlin had designed the Administration Building (housing the entire university) for Notre the Ohio School Facilities Commission offered to fund nearly 90% of the cost. All of these schools by McLaughlin included construction of brick and stone, a symmetrical plan, repeated elements, and strong, vertical stone entries. well, to accommodate the new uses. A short bridge connected the new additions to the original structure. Exterior ornament on the new Gymnasium, Auditorium, and Garage Additions as well as on the renovated High School was influence of European design.
classrooms added in 1938 were intended to be used for elementary school and middle school students, while the 1938 Wood Shop and original 1913 structure, the main lobby spaces are accessible directly from the street entrance. At the Auditorium, the incorporation of a box office in the space suggests that tickets would be purchased by others in the community. space; instead, it is accessible by the community from Paint Street. Central. Because the nation's financial situation was so tenuous, no work was done. Two years later, the Washington the local match to the federal grant.
The funding from the Federal Emergency Administration, a component of President Dame College on Cleveland's east side and several other structures now listed in the National Register of Historic The 1938 changes to the Beaux Arts Classical Washington School were confined to the stem of the "T." Since the new addition created Gymnasium and Auditorium spaces, the 1913 gymnasium became the Band Room and the 1913 The Annexbuildingsreflectthe architecture and programs of the New Deal era, as many of these federally funded 1930s. Carved stone signage ("Music, Dramatics, Oratory" and "Spirit, Mind, Body") used as exterior ornament The Auditorium and Gymnasium additionswere clearly planned to be used not only by students of Washington School Numerous basketball hoops in the Gymnasium indicate that the space was designed to be flexible, while balcony seating allowed for additional spectators.
The outdoor playing area couldhave been easily incorporated into the courtyard Roosevelt's New Deal, allowed the Washington Court House school district to make improvements to several schools. auditorium became staff spaces, art rooms, and general purpose classrooms. Changes were made to the exterior, as projects incorporate similar conservative, classical elements influenced by the streamlined industrial products of the emphasized the growth of importance on the arts and physical education, more than twenty years after the Smith Garage Addition included spaces for vocational training such as Laboratory and Test Rooms, Drafting Rooms, and a NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet County and State 8. Statement of Significance continued The Auditorium utilizes one of the oldest and simplest methods in theatrical rigging, a fly system of manila ropes that is manually operated with the assistance of a counterweight system. The counterweight system was developed at the end this space is evident, as it is still used by different groups throughout the community. made to Cherry Hill and Rose Elementary. When the land became available at the former site of Eastside Elementary, it was purchased to become the home of Washington Senior High School.
A kitchen and cafeteria addition was added to Washington High School's Annex in 1961, fifteen years after the National School Lunch Act was passed by President Harry Truman. This national school lunch program, which continuously It wasn't until November of 1965 that a bond was issued to voters for the construction of the new Washington Senior also used every year for the Academy of Scholars ceremony. Local wrestling, baseball and softball teams use the used for Washington Sheriff and Police training The Washington School and its Annexes reflect the local response to state and national changes in educational facilities and its countenance to the neighborhood. The interior plaster walls and wood trim and doors are easily recognizable as original building.
Similarly, the 1938 additions fill the site behind the original structure and take command of the site only characteristic of design and construction of the time. The architectural design and detail features of these spaces are building, these annex spaces retain a high degree of integrity of design, workmanship, materials, feeling and association. Summary of the 19" century, with significant advancements and improvements by the 1920s. The use of a traditional, cost Washington School has been left intact. The Auditorium retains a high level of integrity and the community importance of By 1954, efforts began to separate the upper six grades into Junior High School and Senior High School, known as the expanded for 22 years, raised concern about hunger and malnourishment among school children. High School.The first attempt failed, but was reissued and approved in May 1966.
The groundbreaking for the Senior When the new Middle School was built, the classrooms of Washington School were abandoned although numerous Washington School building for several years, it retains a high level of integrity. The exterior materials are in good constructed by 1958. Only two years later, a new school was built for Eastside Elementary and improvements were 1913 Washington School became the Junior High School until a new Middle School was built in 2009. Gymnasium and Cafeteria spaces. The Annex facilities are available for church and party rental, and the entire facility is condition, including the changes in the 1938 design. The original 1913 school building retains its command of the site 6-3-3 Plan.In 1956,improvements around the district continued.A new eight-room school called Belle Aire was NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Name of Property Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet 9. Major Bibliographical References: Company Publishers, 1993. Court House, Ohio, 1999. Charter of the City of Washington Court House 2003, 2008. 2012. Web. September 26, 2012 County of Fayette, Census Data, Ending August 13, 1902. Dayton, Ohio: J.W. Johnson, 1903. Dial, Billie, The Sunburst. Fayette County, Ohio, 1932. Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, Collinwood, February 2012. Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, Collinwood School Fire, March 1998. http://ech.case.edu/ech-cgi/article.pl?id=CSF Fayette County Genealogical Society, Editor: Sandy Fackler, History of Fayette County, Ohio. Marceline, Missouri: Walsworth Publishing Company, 1984. Gunderson, Gordon W.
The National School Lunch Program, Background and Development. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1971. University of lowa. Web. September 26, 2012 http://www.crackerjackcollectors.com/JeffreyMaxwell/alphachautauquan/independ.html McCormick, Virginia E. Educational Architecture in Ohio: From One-Room Schools and Carnegie Libraries to Community Education Village. Kent State University Press, Kent, Ohio, 2001. Ohio Historical Society; Ohio History Central, Online Encyclopedia of Ohio History, Fayette County: © 2012 Ohio Historical Society; Ohio History Central, Online Encyclopedia of Ohio History, Public School; ©2012 Sanborn Insurance Maps, Washington Court House, 1914, 1925 United States, Public Works Administration. America Builds. The Record of PWA. Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1939.
Washington Court House Record Herald, Washington Schools to open up on Monday Next; Page Two, Friday September 5, 1913. http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/connections/traveling-culture/index.html Washington School http://ech.case.edu/ech-cgi/article.pl?id=C9 http:/www.tayette-co-oh.com/ County and State Carey, Carol Witherspoon, True Blue: A History of the Washington Court House City School District. Washington "Chautauqua Movement". Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica Inc., Dayton (Ohio) Education Board. Annual Report of the Board of Education of the City of Dayton for the School Year Ohio Historical Society; Ohio History Central, Online Encyclopedia of Ohio History, Washington Court House: ©2012 Maxwell,Jeffrey Scott."The Complete Chautauquan.Independent Chautauquans.June 25,20o0,updated March6, NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev.
8/2002) (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet Washington Court House Name of Photographer: Chambers, Murphy & Burge Restoration Architects View of front entry of 1913 school from North Street, looking northeast. See Figure 1 View of 1913 school, looking north. View of 1913 school, view from corner of North Street and Temple Street looking north. View of 1913 school, view from Temple Street looking northwest. View of rear of 1913 school, looking west. View of bridge that connects 1913 building and 1938 buildings, looking northwest. View of 1938 Auditorium Annex entry, looking northwest. View of 1938 garage, looking west. View of the side of the 1961 addition, looking southeast. #10: View of 1961 addition, looking east.
#11: View of 1938 Gymnasium, looking east. #12: View of 1913 school side entry, looking southeast. #14: View of court yard, looking northwest. View of first floor front entry, looking northeast. #17: View of decorative marble stair detail, looking northwest. #18: View of interior side of front entry door, looking southwest. #19: View of first floor main corridor, looking northwest. #21: View of typical classroom in 1913 building, looking east. #22: View of typical classroom casework in 1913 building, looking southeast. #23: View of typical stairwell door in 1913 building, looking northeast. #24: View of stairwell handrail in 1913 building, looking west. #25: View of rear entry door from stairwell in 1913 building, looking northeast. #26: View of typical stairwell in 1913 building, looking northeast. #27: View of second story corridor in 1913 building, looking southeast.
#28: View of second story door in 1913 building, looking northeast. #29: View of second story classroom in 1913 building, looking east. #30: View of second story doorway of classroom in 1913 building, looking southwest. #31: View of first floor corridor, looking northeast. #32: View of connecting bridge, looking northeast. #33: View of first floor corridor in Annex building, looking southeast. #34: View of Gymnasium, looking west. Photos Fayette County: City: Keyplan Photograph Log Additional Documentation OMB No. 1024-0018 Ohio County and State #20: View of typical classroom door in 1913 building, looking southwest. State: NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Name of Property Fayette County, Ohio Additional Documentation continued #35: View of entry doors for the Gymnasium Annex, looking north. See Figure 3 #36: View of interior of Auditorium Annex, looking east. #37: View of Auditorium seating and stage, looking north. #38: View of Auditorium from stage, looking east. #39: View of Auditorium stair, looking northeast. #40 View of typical corridor in Annex Classroom Wing, looking southeast. #41: View of typical Annex classroom, looking south. #42: View of interior of 1961 addition, looking east. Keyplan Photos continued Continuation Sheet Washington School County and State National Register of Historic Places NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Name of Property Fayette County, Ohio County and State Additional Documentation continued Figure 1 Washington School Existing Map Garage (1938) Addition (1961) Annex (1938) PROPERTY BOUNDARY 1938 Wing Courtyard Gymnasium North Residential Continuation Sheet Classroom Paint Street Washington School North Street Single Family National Register of Historic Places Temple Street 100' Auditorium modified (1913) Graphic Scale: NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property Fayette County, Ohio Additional Documentation continued Figure 2 Washington School Ground Floor Continuation Sheet CLASSROOM National Register of Historic Places County and State ART NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev.
8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property Fayette County, Ohio County and State Additional Documentation continued Figure 3 Washington School 1" Level Continuation Sheet CLASSROOM National Register of Historic Places 21V STUDENT DINING OFFICE NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio Additional Documentation continued Figure 4 Washington School 2d Level Continuation Sheet County and State OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property Fayette County, Ohio County and State Additional Documentation continued Figure 5 Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) Construction workers taking a break at North Street entrance c. 1912. (Carey, A Pictorial History, 77) NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) National Park Service Fayette County, Ohio Continuation Sheet County and State Figure 6 Washington School during construction c. 1912. (Carey, True Blue, 9) Washington School Additional Documentation continued United States Department of the Interior Name of Property National Register of Historic Places NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio County and State Additional Documentation continued Figure 7 Interior entry marble stairs from the North Street entrance. (Dial, 20) Photo taken after Washington School opened in September of 1913 and before alterations in 1938. Washington School Continuation Sheet United States Department of the Interior Name of Property NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) National Park Service Name of Property Fayette County, Ohio County and State Additional Documentation continued Figure 8 Looking at the North Street Entry from the Interior of the building. (Carey, True Blue, 11) Washington School Continuation Sheet National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Name of Property Fayette County, Ohio County and State Figure 9 Washington School Post Card. (Carey, True Blue, 9) High School, Washington C. H. Ohio. Continuation Sheet Washington School Additional Documentation continued National Register of Historic Places NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No. 1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio County and State Additional Documentation continued Figure 10 Temple Street entrance of 1913 Washington School. (Carey, True Blue, 10) Figure 11 Back of old Central School and 1913 Washington School. (Carey, True Blue, 10) Continuation Sheet Washington School NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property National Register of Historic Places Fayette County, Ohio County and State Additional Documentation continued Figure 12 1914 Sanborn Map showing Washington School and the Old Central School on the same site. Continuation Sheet NASHINGTON CH NPS Form 10-900-a (Rev. 8/2002) OMB No.
1024-0018 (Expires 5-31-2012) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington School Name of Property Fayette County, Ohio County and State 1925 Sanborn Map Continuation Sheet Additional Documentation continued National Register of Historic Places Figure 13 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET NAME : DATE OF 16TH DAY: DATE OF 45TH DAY: 1-14-13 DATE N PERIOD: N PROGRAM UNAPPROVED: REQUEST: N V ACCEPT ABSTRACT/ SUMMARY COMMENTS: If a nomination is returned to the nominating authority, the TELEPHONE DATE RETURN MULTIPLE REJECT DISCIPLINE REVIEWER 11/28/12 PDIL: RECOM./CRITERIA SAMPLE: Historic Places OTHER: Entered in DATE RECEIVED: The National Register NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REASONS FOR REVIEW: nomination is no longer under consideration by the NPs.
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GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 7.5-MINUTE SERIES WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE QUADRANGLE USGS US Topo 2010 WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OH SCALE 1:24 000 JACK DeWEESE DANIEL C. DEAN TONY ANDERSON 1050 Bloomingburg-New Holland Road NW 1001 Countryside Drive 11524 Cook-Yankeetown Road NE Washington C.H., Ohio 43160 Mt. Sterling, Ohio 43143 JUDY RAMBO, Adm. Clerk Suite 401 - 133 South Main Street Phone (740) 335-0720 FAX (740) 333-3530 October 22, 2012 Ohio Historic Sites Preservation Advisory Board c/o Burt Logan, Executive Director 800 E. 17" Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211-2474 Dear Mr. Logan and Board Members: Washington Court House. The site of the building encompasses the entire frontage of a city block and is formally placed in the center of a raised lawn.
Washington School is eligible for the National Register for its significance in the educational history of the City of Washington Court House, Ohio and representative of broad trends in public education in Ohio in the early 20t century. The building, constructed in 1913, is eligible for its significance as a preserved example of early 20*century building in Beaux Arts Classical architecture and its importance as a prominent community landmark, on a site consistently used for education. Of note, the expansion of this structure in 1938 is significant, representing Art Deco influence and the directed by architects known across the state, Howard &Merriam Associates and Thomas D Fayette County has recently made improvements to the Courthouse, located downtown. The Daniel C. Dean, Chairman Sincerely, Historic Places. its valued historic buildings.
Fayette County Commissioners McLaughlin and Associates. beginnings of mid-century modern changes. Both major pieces of construction activity were addition of the Washington School to the public register will ensure that our community retains Thank you for considering this building in the National Register. Washington School deserves full support in regard to its listing in the National Register of The building is a key feature of a predominantly residential area, just two blocks from downtown 105 N. Main Street Washington C.H., Ohio 43160-1330 Phone 740-636-2340 Fax 740-636-2349 October 22 2012 Ohio Historic Sites Preservation Advisory Board c/o Burt Logan, Executive Director 800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211-2474 Dear Mr. Logan and Board: Washington School is a structure that deserves listing upon the National Register of Historic Places.
activity were directed by architects known across the state, Howard & Merriam Associates and Thomas D. McLaughlin and Associates. Sincerely, OHIO Places. Please, give every consideration to listing the Washington School upon the National Register of Historic the architectural environment can play an important role in the educational mission of an institution. Ohio Historical Society Of note, also, the expansion of this structure in 1938 juxtaposes a complimentary and thoughtfully our past. architecture and education to a rural community.
The School is just two blocks from the uptown of Washington Court House near the center of the city.Formally placed, the building sits in the center of a The building is a dominate feature of its neighborhood that speaks to the value of classically inspired raised lawn; the message that the structure communicates is much like the message of the early 19oos. Almost like a herald the building says that we are solid,confident of our future with an appreciation of executed Art Deco influenced addition to the original structure.A mid-century modern progression is Washington School is significant to the educational history of the City of Washington Court House, Ohio and representative of a trend in public education in Ohio in the early 2oth century.
Modern construction clear in the expansion of the building from its Beaux Arts roots.Both major pieces of construction CITY OF WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE 1831 methods applied to a classically inspired Beaux Arts facade. A statement that education is important and 306 HIGHLAND AVENUE WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO 43160 Ohio Historic Sites Preservation Advisory Board c/o Burt Logan, Executive Director Ohio Historical Society 800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211-2474 Dear Mr. Logan and Board Members: As Superintendent of the Washington Court House City Schools, I wish to affirm that the and the Board of Education wishes to request that it remain that way. downtown of Washington Court House. The site of the building encompasses the entire edge of a city block and sits in the center of a raised lawn, formally placed.
Washington School is eligible significant, representing Art Deco influence and the beginnings of mid-century modern changes. Thank you for your consideration listing the Washington School in the National Register of Historic Places. Sincerely, 740-335-6620 Superintendent October 23, 2012 in Beaux Arts Classical architecture and its importance as a prominent community landmark, on Keith Brown a site consistently used for education. Of note, also, the expansion of this structure in 1938 is Board of Education gives its full support in regard to the listing of the Washington School in the The building is a key feature of a predominantly residential area, just two blocks from the for the National Register for its significance in the educational history of the City of Washington, WASHINGTON CITY SCHOOLS Howard &Merriam Associates and Thomas D.McLaughlin and Associates.
The Building is eligible for its significance as a preserved example of early 20th century building COURT HOUSE Ohio and representative of broad trends in public education in Ohio in the early 2Oth century. Both major pieces of construction activity were directed by architects known across the state, National Register of Historic Places.This building has been a landmark in the city since 1913 United States Department of Agriculture Columbus, Ohio October 23, 2012 Ohio Historic Sites Preservation Advisory Board c/o Burt Logan, Executive Director Ohio Historical Society 800 East 17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43211-2474 Dear Mr. Logan & Board Members: Iam writing today in support of the effort to have Washington Court House's Washington School listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
As the head of USDA's Rural Development agency in Ohio, our objective is to cultivate sustainable economies in small town Ohio. The designation of the Washington School on the National Register could provide new financing options for future developers in Washington Court House. These options could help to revitalize Washington Court House's downtown area. The building is a key feature of a predominantly residential area, just two blocks from the downtown of Washington Court House. The site of the building encompasses the entire edge of a city block and sits in the center of a raised lawn formally placed.
Washington School is eligible for the National Register for its significance in the educational history of the City of Washington Court House, Ohio and representative of broad trends in public education in Ohio in the early 20th century building in Beaux Arts Classical architecture and its importance as a prominent community landmark on a site consistently used for education. Of note also, the expansion of this structure in 1938 is significant, representing Art Deco influence and the beginnings of mid- century modern changes. Both major pieces of construction activity were directed by architects known across the state, Howard & Merriam Associates and Thomas D. Federal Building, Room 507,200 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: (614) 255-2390 - Fax: (614) 255-2559 - TDD: 800-877-8339- Web: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov Committed to the future of rural communities.
Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). Development USDA Rural Development McLaughlin and Associates. "USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender." Rural Historic Places. J. ANTHONY LOGAN State Director Sincerely, For those reasons, I support listing the Washington School in the National Register of cc: Bambi Baughn, Fayette County CAC Agriculture, Natural Resources and 1 Capitol Square Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 466-8156 Office State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs 17th District October 24, 2012 Ohio Historic Sites Preservation Advisory Board c/o Burt Logan, Executive Director 800 E. 17' Ave Columbus, OH 43211-2474 It is my pleasure to write to you today in support of Washington School's addition to the National Register of Historic Places.
This beautiful building has not only educated the youth of Washington Court House for generations, but it has also served as meeting place and community focal point of pride and distinction. The building is a key feature of predominantly residential area, just two blocks from downtown Washington Court House. The site of the building encompasses the entire edge of city block and sits in the center of a raised lawn, formally placed. Washington School is eligible for the National Register for its significance in the education of the City of Washington, Ohio and its representation of broader trends in public education in Ohio community landmark. Of note also, is the expansion of the structure in 1938, representing the Art Deco influence and the beginnings of mid-century modern changes.
Both major pieces of construction activity were directed by architects known across the state, I urge you to favorably consider listing the Washington School in the National Register of Historic Places. Environment Committees: Sincerely Bob Peterson The building is also eligible for its significance as a preserved example of early 20th Senate Building Ohio Senate Financial Institutions State Senator Howard and Merriam Associates and Thomas D.McLaughlin and Associates. century architecture in the Beaux Arts Classical style and its importance as a prominent Dear Mr. Logan and Board Members: in the early 20th century. Ohio House District 85 Ohio Historic Sites Preservation Advisory Board c/o Burt Logan, Executive Director 800 East 17* Avenue Columbus, OH 43211-2474 Dear Mr. Logan and Board Members: National Register of Historic Places.
and the people that have made these accomplishments possible. in public education in Ohio in the early 20*century building in Beaux Arts Classical architecture and its Art Deco influence and the beginnings of the mid-century modern changes. The major pieces of construction activity were directed by architects, Howard & Merriam Associates and Thomas McLaughlin and Associates, who were well known across the state of Ohio. Please consider listing the Washington School in the National Register of Historic Places. Gary Scherer Office: 614-644-7928 FAX: 614-719-6985 Small Business and Economic Development 77 S.
High Street, 12th Floor Email: District85@ohr.state.oh.us Columbus, Ohio 43215-6111 Committees: www.house.state.oh.us Representative Gary Scherer Agriculture and Natural Resources State Representative economic development.Designation of the Washington School on the National Register could provide Best Regards, Washington Court House.Washington School is eligible for the National Register for its significance in new financing options for future developers in the Washington Court House area.Preserving our history Ohio Historical Society Contact Information: Iam writing in support of the effort to have Washington Court House's Washington School listed in the provides a means for future generations to know not just where we are but where we have come from The building is a key feature of a predominantly residential area, just two blocks from downtown Judiciary and Ethics 85th House District the educational history of the City of Washington Court House.It is also representative of broad trends October 24th importance as a prominent community landmark.
The expansions of the structure in 1938 represent the As State Representative, I am aware of the need to preserve our history while pursuing community United States Senator ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES HOMELAND SECURITY WASHINGTON, DC 20510 AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS October 24, 2012 Mr. Burt Logan State Historic Preservation Officer Ohio Historic Preservation Office Columbus, OH 43211-2472 The Washington School building is a key feature of a predominantly residential area. I understand that Washington School is eligible for the National Register for its significance in the educational history of the city of Washington, Ohio, and representation of broad trends in public building in Beaux Arts Classical architecture and is a prominent community landmark. The beginnings of mid-century modern changes.
Please give all due consideration to Washington School's application to the National Register of 338 RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING 36 EAST 7TH STREET 1240 EAST 9TH STREET 37 WEST BROAD STREET 420 MADISON AVENUE SUITE 2615 SUITE 3061 SUITE 300 SUITE 1210 PHONE: (202) 224-3353 CINCINNATI, OH 45202 CLEVELAND, OH 44199 CoLumeus, OH 43215 TOLEDO, OH 43604 PHONE: (419) 259-3895 Dear Mr. Logan, BUDGET COMMITTEES PHONE: (216) 5227095 Sincerely ARMED SERVICES Historic Places. OHIO expansion of this structure in 1938 is significant, representing art deco influence and the Historic Places. Thank you. 800 E. 17th Avenue I write to bring to your attention Washington School's nomination to the National Register of ROB PORTMAN PHONE: (614) 4696774 PHONE: (513) 6843265 www.portman.senate.gov education in Ohio in the early 20"h century.
The building is an example of early 20th central RECEIVED 2280 NOV 2 8 2012 NAT. HEGISTER OF 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 four (4) new National Register nominations for Ohio. All appropriate notification procedures have been followed for the new nomination submission. NEW NOMINATION 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 Historic Preservation Office 800 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211 ph: 614.298.2000 fx: 614.298.2037 Cuyahoga Enclosures Montgomery COUNTY Sincerely, Fayette Summit November 21, 2012 Burt Logan HISTORY National Register www.ohiohistory.org Dear Ms.
Shull: OHIO Globe Machine and Stamping Company Washington School Stan Hywet Poultry Keeper's Cottage OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Antioch Temple NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NPS TRANSMITTAL CHECK LIST OHIO HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Columbus, OH 43211 The following materials are submitted on November 23,2012 Historic Places: Original National Register of Historic Places nomination form Multiple Property Nomination form CD with electronic images Piece(s) of correspondence Please provide a substantive review of this nomination This property has been certified under 36 CFR 67 do not Constitute a majority of property owners (614)-298-2000 Sketch map(s)/Photograph view map(s)/Floor plan(s) Other Photographs COMMENTS: 800 E. 17th Avenue Multiple Property Nomination Cover Document Original USGS map(s) The enclosed owner objection(s) do
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