GEOGRAPHICAL DATA DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PROPERTOL APPROXIMATE ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY: ILIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES State ( FORM PREPARED BY Virgil M. Gordon, Past President 4392 E. Ledge CITY OR TOWN: 2. STATE LIAISON OFFICER CERTIFICATION As the designated State Liaison Officer for the Na- I hereby certify that this property is included in the tional Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service.
The recommended Chief, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation level of significance of this nomination is: Degrees LONGITUDE LATITUDE ORGANIZATION COUNTY ATTEST: Name DATE Local CORNER National CODE Degrees Minutes Seconds 24 November 1969 Ottawa County Historical Society LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES NATIONAL REGISTER VERIFICATION Port Clinton NAME AND TITLE: National Register. REGISTER Title Director, Ohio Historical Society STREET AND NUMBER: OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES Ohio MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Ryal, Lydia, "Life in Lake Erie Lighthouses," in Ohio Magazine, Columbus, 15 May 1969 DEC 4 Seconds Minutes Ottawa County Historical Society (Port Clinton) files. CONTROL SHEET 69:12.34.000g Registry.
Clerk Acknowledgement Sent Annual Edition Entry Map(s) Data Page Date ENTRY Federal Register Entry Map Description(s) Logged 69000148 Date of Entry FILE Architect Assign NPS No. checked 1.2.-19-69 Date of Receipt Editor Yes Photo Description(s) Keeper Acknowledged Chief Architect :et. to Chief, MORKIRG NO. nistorien lerk. PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER 169-12-34-00.09 Loc. Form 10-301 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES FOR NPS USE ONLY STREET AND NUM BER: U. S. Geological Survey, Kelleys Island Quadrangle TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1. Property broundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3. Latitude and longitude reference.
1959 123 COUNTY NAME STATE DATE REQUIREMENTS Marblehead CODE COMMON: Marblehead Lighthouse SCALE: 1:24,000 Sandusky Bay Lighthouse SOURCE: ENTRY NUMBER MAP REFERENCE AND/OR HISTORIC: Ohio State Route 163 Ottawa CITY OR TOWN: PROPERTY MAP FORM (Type all entries -attach to or enclose with map) 09.1a.34:0009 LOCATION KELLEYS ISLAND QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES KELLEYS ISLAND, OHIO DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC SANDUSKY GEOLOGICAL SURVEY June 24, 1971 ME. R. G. Hall, Manager Ohio Departments Building, Rm. 708 Columbus, Ohio Re: GSA Notice #1614 Dear Mr. Hall: Lighthouse Station, Marblehead, Ottawa County, Ohio (GSA Disposal # U-OHIO-655A) . cant federally ovned properties in the state of Ohio, having been Daniel R. Porter Dr. William J. Murtagh, Keeper, National Register Dr. Murray H.
Nelligan, National Park Service Director Sincerely, DRP/eg disposal by the General Services Administration of the Marblehead Division of Real Estate Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment." the ohio historical society use such as a museum or historic site; and that the application the General Services Administration of the state and national This request is deemed consistent with the proclamation of President honored without acquisition cost.
This is to inform you that subject property is on the National This is one of the most historically and architecturally signifi- It is respectfully requested that your office officially notify of the Ottawa County Historical Society for this purpose be eration be given in its disposition to some compatible, adaptive Mr.Virgil M.Gordon, Ottawa County Historical Society significance of this property with the request that every consid- such lighthouse on the Great Lakes. constructed 1821-1822 by the U.S.Government, second or third Register of Historic Places of the U.S. Department of Interior. Richard M.Nixon of May 13,1971 entitled "A Proclamation for the This is in reply to your notice dated June 2l,197l concerning the DEC 17 1969 (Signed) Duplicate Letters sent to: 12/11/69 DEC 17 1969 Merblehead Lighthouse SENATOR WILLIAM B.
SAXBE NEW SENATE OFFICE BUILDING January 19, 1970 The Honorable Wm. B. Saxbe Washington, D. C. Mr. R. 'Neil Merckens, the immediate past-president of the Society, has In order to fill you in on the background to date we submit the The Society, which has been in existence for six years and is recognized as a decided asset to the county and state, has gathered a sizable Pafeel that the Keeper's House would be an ideal location for Mn permanent home for the Museum. The United States Senate and has been entered in the National Registry of Historical Sites. Dear Bill, County Historical Society for the purpose of following information: Through our Congressman Del Latta, the Ottawa County Historical Society number of valuable items, many of which remain in private possession until such time as a permanent place is available for display.
has filed an application to purchase or lease the Keeper's House which Historical Society members and many residents of Ottawa County Society to rennovate the house for the present collection matter because past conversation with you has indicated your genuine is located on the Marblehead Peninsula next to the Lighthouse itself. The municipal interest in this part of our state in the hope that you nay join the The Marblehead Light is the oldest operating light on the Great Lakes Marblehead Light Keeper's House by the Ottawa preservation and use as a museum. We have a heritage here Request for aid in the acquisition of the We are taking the liberty of writing to you personally about this including the number of boaters who observe this landmark.
building is currently being remodeled and the room which are using is effort to preserve the outward appearance of the Marblehead Point and museum. Museum is presently located in Port Clinton City Hall. The fame of this site is our cause. needed urgently as the municipal courtroom.We have been asked to It is within the scope of the which we feel must be kept. vacate the prenises as early as possible. evidenced by a conservative estimate of 50,ooo persons per year - not Keeper's House itself is 75 to l00 years old. D. E. L.
2-qualified curator whose presence would permit daily opening of the Museum frou Memorial Day through Labor Day, weekend openings and the light itself, the men who tended it, and many other unanswered Erom the Keeper's House and had approached the Marblehead Village Council with regard to providing fire equipment should a decision be made to members of the Historical Society, but as members of the community we windows have been smashed, the bolts on the doors broken and left un- which tell the story of the lake, the land, and the people in this unique questions. Sincerely Weather itself is also taking bona fide information. unoccupied since the early sixties. for drums for use as refuse containers and has assumed the responsibility the house and around the grounds.
The Society has endeavored to aid in keeping the grounds around the With the establishment of a permanent hone for the Museum, Future plans of the Society include diligent searching for new acquisitions present location the Museum is open on a very limited basis. mowers to the site until Mr.Merckens obtained permission of the Marblehead Tourists who visit the site are left to wonder about the history of the Ottawa County Historical Society Museum - appropriately responsibility to keep the past intact and to make it come alive for others. the Keeper's House next to the Light, the Society would provide damaged and electrical fixtures removed. Council to use the Village mower for cutting weeds.She Society arranged will be scheduled and we look forward to a revival of arts and crafts encourage local youth participation as museum guides, special sunmer events enough at the Keeper's House.
Pgculiar to this area. feel that every effort must bemade to put an end to such waste.Some The Limperts, Del and Barbara Vandalism to the Keeder's House has been on the increase. Not only as advise should more information be needed or an official tour to the this year. Some repaired allowing free entrance to the building. with roon for further acquisitions. lighthouse itself clean for the past year. county comprised of islands and mainland. site be deemed necessary. special appointments throughout the remainder of the year.In its Inside walls have been Meubers brought their own We sincerely desire your aid in preserving this building and establishing a permanent home for Our heritage here is rich and Steps will be taken to provide special exhibits, programs, literature, etc.
Within the past year and a half the Coast Guard salvaged usable items demolish the abandoned residence by burning.The building has been The Society is fortunate to have colorful - important not only locally but nationally. We have a January 23, 1970 Honorable Walter J. Hickel requested. Your findings and views, in duplicate form, along with return of the enclosure, will be appreciated by ..WILLIAM.B.SAXBE WBS : fm U.S.S. Department of the Interior Respectfully referred to: Because of the desire of this office to be responsive to all inquiries and communications, FEB 5 Washington, D.C. Harblehead,Ohio. BASIC FILE RETAINED IN HR Authorizatlons for thds progran, which were established in sectien We are enclosing several coptes of a folder deeoribing the Natlonel Mrs. Linpert. of their vlehes. Regional Director, Northeast, w/c inc. T, w/c inc. HR, w/c inc. Lir, Mr. Melvin, w/e inc.
Blevy: bbl:2-3-70 Mr.Daniel R.Porter The Ohio Historical Soeity /S/ Ernest Allen Connaliy Cl, Mr. Holley, w/c inc. assistance. and Historie Preservation February 16, 1970 Dr. Ernest Allen Connally, Chief Washington, D. C. 20240 Delbert L. Latta, 5th District, that the Coast Guard District R. Porter, Director of the Ohio Historical appreciated. Sincerely Society. the Historical Society for study. Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation DEL:ba Your interest and assistance in this matter is greatly National Park Service Letters advising this announcement have been the General Services Administration.
Saxbe in reply in part to our request for aid in obtaining United States Department of the Interior We have good news.We have received word from Congressman Ottawa County Historical Society for use of the Keeper's Your letter concerning financial aid has been turned over to for use as a museum for the Ottawa County Historical Society. in Cleveland is arranging the granting of a license to the the Marblehead Light Keeper's House at Marblehead, Ohio House as a museum as an interim measure pending its disposal by Delbert E. Limpert The Anchorage sent to Senator Saxbe and to Mr. Daniel Dear Dr. Connally, We are in receipt of your letter-H34-HR -to Senator
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