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Nomination for Findlay Market Building

The case file that argued this property on to the National Register: 10,722 words across 38 pages, filed in 1972. Read by 4 independent recognisers, of which at least 3 had to agree before a line was published.

Source document Held by the National Archives in Record Group 79 as reference 72001020, where it exists only as a scan with no text layer. The words below were read off that scan by 4 independent recognisers at two resolutions. Only lines that at least 3 of them returned identically appear below; where they disagreed, the line is withheld rather than guessed, so some of the form's furniture is missing. Spelling is never corrected, so a stray character that all the readers agreed on is the recogniser's and the typewriter's.. Nothing is summarised, corrected or written by this site. See the catalogue record, or return to the property.

From the form

The catalogue entry the section above was filed under.

Congressional District: 1 Form 10-300 UNNED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - State NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - County ONATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY (Type all entries - complete applicable sections) JUN 5 1972 NAME Lg. AND/ OR HISTORIC: STREET AND NUMBER: 3.

CLASSIFICATION TO THE PUBLIC X Building EX Public - In Process - Preservation work - Transportation - Comments - Other (Specify) OWNER OF PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME: LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC: REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS DATE OF SURVEY: - Federal X Local DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: 1960 LOCATION Cincinnati Hamilton Military 061 Religious DATE Site Commercial Both Government Entertainment ACCESSIBLE Agricultural Restricted Museum Private Educational STATUS OWNERSHIP CODE CATEGORY Unoccupied Park District Being Considered Yes: Industrial Structure Findlay Market Building Private Residence Buildings and Areas Scientific Esplanade at Elder Street, between Elm and Race Streets Ohio Public Acquisition: (July ENTRY NUMBER 80l Plum Street CITY OR TOWN: William J.

Keating Object (Check One) PRESENT USE (Check One or More as Appropriate) Court and Main Streets Cincinnati City Hall The City of Cincinnati DESCRIPTION (Check One) - Deteriorated - Unexposed X Unaltered * Original Site Elm Streets, and it is symmetrical about both its lateral CONDITION Ruins center section with hipped roof and round arched portals tions each of which is two-thirds enclosed with tongue flanking sections contain the market stalls and these and groove vertical board siding.The brick center sec- fruit and vegetable stands.

form an unbroken street facade along the north and south entrances are through the round arches in the center three and four story buildings of Italianate style that building is situated on an esplanade that runs the full is standing seam metal and hipped at the ends.The flanked by one and a half story iron post and truss sec- section and at either end through the open stalls.The This building consists of a square, two story brick tion has a slate roof; the roof over each end section stone in l853,these lanes run either side of the market four hundred foot length of the block between Race and - Moved DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE lanes of Elder Street.

Originally paved with bowlder NAT Excellent REGIST are serviced by doors along the streets.The public SIGNIFICANCE PERIOD (Check One or More as Appropriate) X 19th Century SPECIFIC DATE(S) (If Applicable and Known) In 1852, - Prehistoric * - 'Invention & Architecture - Literature STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Statement of significance

same year, he and James Smith opened a log cabin store on tury, James Findlay was well established as a business man and -was considered the first library in the northwest territory. As his business prospered, Mr.

Findlay invested in real estate, showed Findlay, Green, Race, and Elm Streets as they are today, Engineering Commerce Conservation Communications losophy Transportation Military Religion/Phi Science Theater Aboriginal Landscape itarian Agriculture Music Political Pre-Columbian Sculpture Industry An l83l topographical map of Cincinnati shows Liberty Street as and refrigeration equipment Education in this as well as other areas along upper Vine Street,"Nor- most of which was located in the woodland north of Liberty Findlay Market and nearby Findlay Street were named for that he and twenty-four others promoted the establishment of a construction cost was $l,493.63.The center part of the Social/Human- with the stipulation that a market be built there and forever a cast iron pavilion, was completed by Christmas of that same but Elder was North Street, Republic was New Street and This was two years earlier than "Coon-skin Library" founded at Ames, in Athens County, Ohio which for many years the executors of the Findlay estate gave the city this "space the town plat of "Northern Libertiesin 1833.This plat public library in Cincinnati which went into operation March 6, General James Findlay who came to Cincinnati in 1793.That year.The contractor was williams, Adams & Company, and the for a while this land was called"Findlay's Woods".

AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Check One or More as Appropriate) community leader. Northern Row, and the area north of it was known as the "Nor- was still undeveloped. On this plat, Mr. Findlay had desig- maintained to commemorate James Findlay. The market building, As a result of the settlement of German immigrants Urban Planning James Findlay and Jepthah Garrard recorded thern Liberties". Broadway just north of Front Street.By the turn of the cen- Evidence of the latter rests with the fact McMicken was Hamilton Road.The area to the east of Vine Street nated "Findlay's Market Space" where he had hoped to build but never did. pavilion was erected in 1902 and another remodeling in 1915 Art

The rest of the file

Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the GEOGRAPHICAL DATA DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PROPERTY DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES W 84 less than 1 National O FORM PREPAREDBY August, 1971 STREET AND NUMBER: CITY OR TOWN: T2. STATE LIAISON OFFICER CERTIFICATION NATIONAL REGISTER VERIFICATION 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 Nationa1 Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service.

The recommended level of significance of this nomination is: GP 0 901 .08 7 Seconds Local Cincinnati LONGITUDE LATITUDE DATE ORGANIZATION Name Title COUNTY ATTEST: Its Neighbors. CODE STATE Ohio Degrees Minutes Seconds Miami Purchase Association CORNER National Register. LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES 8l2 Dayton Street NAME AND TITLE: The Wiesen-Hart Press, NAT 9 1972 Chief, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation Degrees Minutes Form 10-300a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER JUN 5 19/2 the City's Department of Urban Development, Architects restoration of the Market Building, the construction of a Pilot Center facility nearby to house social services, the more people into this colorful, densely populated neighbor- hood.

Hamilton COUNTY GP0901.082 DATE STATE Findlay Market has been in continuous use as a market region to shop there instead of just from the surrounding addition of new and rehabilitated housing units, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood as they did in the early days. renewal plan for the entire area.Findlay Market is to be the focal pointfor all of Over-the-Rhine and a proto-type Woollen Associates, and Harris Forusz in conjunction with plan is to attract a mixed income group and to draw even (Continuation Sheet) building.People now come from all over the metropolitan markets in the city, and it is the only one with a market Findlay Market Building (Number all entries) Center Plan",as it is labeled, was developed jointly by Ohio Currently,the City of Cincinnati is working ona development of more open space.

The ultimate goal of the since its erection.It is one of two remaining public the Findlay Market-Pilot Center Board.The plan calls for JUN 7 1972 DATE OF RECEIPT TECH jj ASST. KEEPER DIRECTOR, OAHP EDITORIAL PROCESSING, EDITOR WORKING NUMBER 5.9.72. 672 LOGGED PHOTO ARCHEOLOGIST ACKNOWLEDGE RESUBMIT JUN REVIEW NUMBER COMMENTS: ARCHITECT WRITER/EDITOR 5-16-72 YES HISTORIAN REGISTER: JUN 5 Federal Registry Entry CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: PHOTO DESCRIPTION (S) MAP DESCRIPTION (S) Annual Edition Entry DATA PAGE MAP Card 5117/72 DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Ps Number June 5,1972 ONE PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER NPS Number PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER NPS Number_ PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER NPS Number PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER NPS Bumber_ June. 5,1972 PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER NPS Number June 5,1972 ENTER DO NOT AMER NPS Number.

PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER COVINGTON, KY.-OHIO COVINGTON QUADRANGLE STATE OF KENTUCKY ZONE 16 N. 4332290 UNITED STATES ROAD CLASSIFICATION DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) FINDLA CITY OF CINCINNATI AND HAMILTON COUNTY METROPOLITAN TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY SHEET NO. 330 METROPOLITAN AREA CINCINNATI HAMILTON COUNTY Scale 12400 Longitude 84° Contose Interval 5 Feat OHIO (SHEET 331) 'Form 10-301 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE COMMON: Findlay Market Building STREET AND NUM BER: DATE: Edition of 1966 TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1. Property broundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3. Latitude and longitude reference.

061 COUNTY NATION Cincinnati Hamilton DATE STATE REQUIREMENTS REGIS Metropolitan Topographic Survey CODE Ohio ENTRY NUMBER AND/OR HISTORIC: MAP REFERENCE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Esplanade at Elder Street, between Elm and Race Streets PROPERTY MAP FORM CITY OR TOWN: FOR NPS USE ONLY (Type all entries-attach to or enclose with map) NAME LOCATION Interstate 7l and 17ch Avenue o historical society/ ohio historical center/ columbus, ohio 432ll/telephone (614) 469-4663 May 1, 1972 Dr. William J. Murtagh, Keeper 1100 I Street, N.W., Rm. 3209 Washington, D.C. 20005 Old Akron Post Office: to qualify for federal assistance in urban tion as community cultural center. Alfred Kelley House: to assist in determining fate of ruins. (This application is submitted with full knowledge of the Ohio Historical April 28, 1972. NATIONA preservation project.

REGIS attention on this superlative architectural example. National Register National Register criteria.) I am submitting herewith for your EMERGENCY consideration for inclusion Site Preservation Advisory Board that it does not strictly comply with approved by the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board meeting consideration is as follows in each case: This is to certify that the enclosed applications were considered and Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation Interurban Bridge:to qualify for federal assistance as a landscaped redevelopment program (see letter enclosed in application). in the National Register of Historic Places six application forms Findlay Market Building:to qualify for federal assistance in an urban Old Governor's Mansion:to qualify for federal assistance in restora- pedestrian walkway as part of a local park project.

documenting as many Ohio buildings. Reason for the Emergency in their People's Federal Savings and Loan Assoc.building:to focus public Dear Bill: Dr. William J. Murtagh May 1, 1972 to the top right of page 1 of each form. and apologize in our delay in transmitting them, the delay due to the Daniel R. Porter Miss Kitchen DRP/eg Director Sincerely re-constitution of the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board, We would deeply appreciate the expeditious consideration of these forms, Please note congressional district in which each is located is added the revised listing of members you will also find enclosed. REGI RICHARD L. KRABACH CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 November 29, 1971 Mr. 'Daniel Porter, Director Dear Mr.

Porter: A brochure describing the Findlay Market Plan, which was developed in close cooperation with neighborhood residents, is attached receiving NDP Historic Preservation funds, your early processing Program. DIRECTOR Cordially, Ohio Historical Society Ohio Historical Center It is my understanding that the Miami Purchase Association has The Department of Urban Development strongly supports this PETER KORY Market House be designated on the National Register. for your review. begin the Historic Preservation" of the Findlay Market House. Because National Register designation is required prior to our of the Findlay Market application will be greatly appreciated. DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT John Garner CITY MANAGER Funds have been requested in the 1972 NDP Action Year Program to Columbus, Ohio National Register application.

The preservation of the Findlay ment of the Findlay Market Area, which is an urban development 43211 NATIONA transmitted to you an application requesting that the Findlay treatment area under the Neighborhood Development Program (NDP). Market House isa critical aspect of the plans for the redevelop- House internal improvements in the City's 1972 Capital Improvements In addition, the City Council will be requested to include Market MW 5 1372 Sidney Hamilton County Columbus, Onio 43211 Director, Northeast Region NRowland: bc 6/5/72 Location STATE Name ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Date Entered Shelby County Also Notified The Chio Historical Society Franklin County Cincinnati State Liaison Ofricer Mr. Dantel R. Porter Director Columbus Bon. Killism J.Keating 1522 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 August 28, 1980 Mr. Sanford A.

Youkilis Room 222, City Hall Cincinnati, OH 45202 proposed Findlay Market Rehabilitation Project, Cincinnati, Ohio, be revised. Prior to commencing the rehabilitation project, the city will Cultural Properties" (36 CFR Part 800). Historic Preservation Advisory Interim Urban Conservator The Council has received and reviewed your letter of July 22, 1980, requesting Historic Preservation Officer.

City Planning Commission tation projects affecting National Register properties within the city will Rehabilitation of structures within the Findlay Market Project Council On It should be noted that these conditions are required specifically for this If you agree to these revised conditions, please sign on the concurrence into your determination and the Executive Director will withdraw the objec- Standards for Rehabilitation' and coordinated with the Regional State taking will have an adverse effect on any of the structures, the city submit final plans and specifications to the Ohio SHPo for review and Dear Mr. Youkilis: has been revised as follows: will request the comments of the Council in accordance with Section project and do not necessarily establish a precedent on how future rehabili- be reviewed. tion included in our letter of July 10,1980.

that the condition appended to the no adverse effect determination for the comment. If, after review, the SHPO is of the opinion that the under- This will then be incorporated requiring the submission of final plans and specifications to the Ohio State Our letter of July 10,1980,requested that the city concur with a condition will be carried out in accordance with "The Secretary of the Interior's of the Council's regulations,"Protection of Historic and Historic Preservation Officer (SHPo) for review and approval.This condition line below and return this letter to us. HAm'I+orCo In accordance with Section 800.9 of the Council's regulations, a copy of Jordan E.

Tannenbaum Chlief, Eastern Division of Project Review I concur: date Sincerely, prepared for this undertaking in compliance with the National Environmental your determination of no adverse effect, along with supporting documentation City of Cincinnati Thank you for your cooperation. the Council's regulations. 2Eb S and this concurrence, should be included in any assessment or statement compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Policy Act and should be included in your records as evidence of your DATE REC'D SEP 2 INFORM TIVE MATERIAL SENT 1980 THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE ACTION TAKEN TELEPHONE CALL (ATTACHED) INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE (ATTACHED) INITIALS AN ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR 812 Dayton Street, the former home of John Hauck, is the only to the public. It was purchased in Association, a nonprofit historic preservation organization.

The first floor has been restored by the what were originally bedrooms on the second floor of the house. Built in 1870, 812 Dayton Street was purchased a decade later by John Hauck. Mr. Hauck, born in southern Germany in 1829, came to America in his early twenties and began working as a brewer. He firm of Hauck and Windisch. Upon Mr. Windisch's death, John Hauck Among his many involvements in Cincinnati, Mr. Hauck served for a time as president of the German National Bank. He is also known for having saved the Cincinnati Zoo. When it was in grave financial difficulty, John Hauck paid the debts, purchased the property, and leased it to the Zoological Garden Company until it became solvent again. in time almost a century, to experience life in a wealthy and prominent reading his newspaper by the fire in the informal sitting room.

Furnished with some Hauck Family pieces and with other donated period antiques, the elegance of those past days can be recaptured for a brief time on Dayton Street. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10-4; Saturday, Sunday, 12-4. Guides available. Please call ahead for group reservations, 721-4506. Inquiries and information relevant to Dayton Street in the 19th 812 Dayton Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 VIADUCT STREET Miami Purchase Association Dayton Street History Copyright Pending Offices of the Association occupy building in the historic district open Association asa house museum. Mrs.Hauck entertaining with tea in the formal parlor or Mr.Hauck Cincinnatian's home during the late Victorian Era.It is easy to imagine operation until the time of Prohibition. DOWN HISTORIC century should be addressed to: 1968 by the Miami Purchase LDAYTON ST. bought the remaining interest in the firm.

The Hauck brewery was in CENTRAL PKWY NCOLN PARK | 8TH ST 6th ST married in 1858 and by 1863, with an associate, had established the 1-74 Today the Hauck House encourages the visitor to suppose himself back WESTERN HIL A well-known name in Cincinnati history, John Cleves Symmes between the 2 Miami Rivers and comprised most of what is now Dayton Street Historic District to Captain Jonathan Dayton in 1794. MOMICKEN AVE. Dayton was a New Jersey native, as were Symmes and many of the early settlers in southwestern Ohio. The Ohio city of Dayton bears his name. Dayton had served with Symmes in the Revolutionary War and had subsequently been a New Jersey Congressional representative and BANK ST Speaker of the House.

After Symmes' death and due to a stated loss of the original deed, the land transaction between Symmes and Dayton was renegotiated by the executor of the estate, William Henry Harrison, ninth U.S. President. the fringes of the basin, into the area surrounding Dayton Street. Since it had not yet been determined that the hills of the city were conquerable for living and business, this northern basin land became YORK ST. prime residential real estate. Many wealthy and prominent also numerous modest but sturdy brick town houses built and lived in by FINDLAY ST West End became a center for meat-packing and brewing companies. From mid-19th century until its end, Dayton Street residents and Times have changed, but the sturdy, elegant houses of Dayton Street those of the surrounding neighborhood were predominantly of German origin.

They brought with them from the Old Country a special way of retain the character of an earlier day. Because there are so many fine life. It included a love of music and literature-and beer, too. The architectural examples with important ties to Cincinnati history and there is continuance ofa neighborhood spirit, the street is worthy of German brewers, who succeeded the earlier English and Scottish Before the turn of the century, a beer baron and his employees could conversation on the streets and, venturing slightly east of Dayton research were prepared on various Street to shop for your sausages at Findlay Market in Davton Street houses bv an architectural team during the shop at the market for many of the same German foods. summer of 1974.

This Historic was jointly funded by the Miami Purchase Association, the City And, since livestock were driven to the slaughterhouses nearby, the Park Service. The records of streets were dirty. Front stoops and even the streets had to be scrubbed frequently by servants in the homes of the wealthy residents. With the coming of the inclines and the automobile, easy access to the Cincinnati hillsides was achieved, and the city expanded. Fashionable residential neighborhoods developed elsewhere. HISTORY Cincinnati preservation legislation. Library of Congress.

Measured drawings and historical American Buildings Survey project of Cincinnati and the National The settlement of Cincinnati began in the river basin.As businesses it had its discomforts.Most homes were heated by soft coal burning Cincinnatians built elegant homes in the West End either within walking and its introduction to Cincinnati greatly contributed to the success of Hamilton County. Symmes sold the parcel of land including the present "Over-The-Rhine,"you would really be in German territory.You can still distance or a short carriage ride from their businesses.There were DAYTON ST. fireplaces in every room, causing a gray haze to settle over the area. companies in the city. the project are housed in the CENTRAL AVE. STARK ST. grew in the lower basin area, people began to move farther north on have remained. Some have becomemultiple-family dwellings.

Many still process for making lager beer had been perfected in southern Germany Places,giving it protection from demolition or alteration in any federally walk across the street from the office to their saloon for a nickel beer and a free lunch every day. You could hear German spoken in Though Dayton Street had the reputation of being a "Millionaires' Row," funded or licensed projects. There is also special city recognition under being preserved.The area is listed on the National Register of Historic workers in the businesses which sprang up in the neighborhood. The BAYMILLER ST. LINN ST. This house, lice B07 Dayton Street, has 3 bays. Here, however, all of Allen Gazlay lived at 824 Dayton Street from 1872 until his death in 1889. Allen's father James and his Uncle Theodore were well known shows a railing atop the cornice line which has since been removed.

847 and 845 combine to form one double house; each, however, has its eighbors would be invited in to hear her give a private recital served as treasurer of the German Mutual Insurance Company. own distinctive exterior ornamentation emphasizing its individuality as a DAYTON STREET The style of houses on Dayton Street is predominantly Italianate. In Italy during the Renaissance, artists, artisans and architects looked back to the Classical past of Greece and Rome for decorative motifs. arched windows (or window trim), stone fronts, elaborate carving on - dentils door and window trim and below the cornice, Classical columns and were added toa basically plain brick house with a common floor plan. The buildings, called town houses, were built or bought by persons who -quoins wanted to live in the city close to their businesses. Most were constructed between 1860 and 1890.

Since this was highly desirable Dayton Street are 150 feet in depth. On the north side of the street in the block between Linn and Baymiller, the average lot frontage is 49 feet; on the south side it is 32 feet. ceilings also allowed for better air movement which was necessary since every room was heated by smoky coal fireplaces. You will notice that the decoration was lavished on the fronts, or ornamented; first impressions were important. Many of the houses had, at one time, recessed entrances with outer window shutters also served to insulate the house, making it warmer in winter and cooler in summer. The houses range from 2 to 3 stories in height. They have either a side formal and informal parlor with dining and kitchen facilities to the rear. Upstairs were the family bedrooms and often rooms for servants.

stenciled and free-hand painted ceilings, wood and marble carved mantels, parquet floors, hand-grained doors, lovely brass door hinges and knobs, tiled halls. Such features can be seen in the John -wrought iron Dayton Street. They are an important part of the character of the street. Wrought iron is bent and hammered into shape by tools. Cast iron is produced from molds and is quite brittle. Unlike wrought iron, it will crack when struck. You should be able to tell the difference between the two types on Dayton Street with these simple clues. The attractive fences served a practical purpose in Dayton Street's past. They sheltered the front yards from horses and from pigs, cattle and sheep which were driven down the street. bracket facade cornice pilaster asymmetrical entablature pediment keystone Hauck House. symmetrical facade -frieze Space necessitated building up or back.

The narrow houses have high and inner sets of doors for protection and insulation.The interior voussoirs cast iron pilasters. In the homes on Dayton Street such decorative features Many fine old wrought and cast iron fences and gates still survive on ARCHITECTURE or center hall. The original room arrangement usually consisted of a In turn,19th century architects borrowed from the style of Italian Fine craftsmanship is evident on the interiors of the buildings- "facades"of the houses.Only what could be seen in passing was Renaissance buildings. Characteristics of the Italianate style are real estate, lots were small to allow for many houses. The lots on ceilings to compensate for the modest size of the rooms. The high bay TIME, PEOPLE, PLACE... Life was full fora Dayton Street family at the end of the last century.

In the evening hours before the gas lights were turned up, Mother and On a typical morning in the 1880's, Father would leave home early for lining the street. Or perhaps the whole family might attend an evening work, dressed in coat, vest and trousers with a very starched shirt. No doubt he would be bearded or at least be sporting a handsome handwork and reading The children of the family would be awakened for breakfast. Faces A Dayton Street resident was at the heart of an active and growing would be washed with a splashing from the water in a wash bowl and pitcher in the bedroom. Then to that tedious work of pulling city and each day was greeted with enthusiasm. stockings and fastening all those shoe buttons. If it was winter, all warm in a house without central heating.

On the way to school the walk would be past the modest as well as included passing the favorite corner drug store or grocery where education! Most children of the Dayton Street area studied German which was a standard part of the school curriculum until the early 20th flower garden of iris, lemon lilies, and tulips. During the morning such as the popular Peebles for dry goods items. At lunchtime Father would walk home for a meal and rest. If his office lunch, especially so with brewery and pork packing company employees. or "at home" times. Visits over tea or coffee and pastries probably handwork, neighborhood social events and even politics As school hours ended, skating began. Those few paved streets, in a neighborhood of so many cobblestone ones, were the most desirable places for roller skating.

Ice skating could be done on the canal just a Basin area, but those steep Cincinnati hills limited that pastime until the advent of safety brakes. fathers. house.On special occasions trips would be made downtown to stores horse-drawn milk and ice wagons would make their deliveries to the included conversations of the latest Certain of the afternoon hours would As the morning progressed at home,Mother was involved with lecture,magic lantern show ora revival meeting.Of course,there were sled ride down a neighboring hillside.There was also bicycling in the and bakery.

In summer Mother would supervise care of her small city as those you can still see along Central Avenue.Perhaps the route to the corner grocery for staples and to their favorite butcher's shop Father would stroll down Dayton past the sycamores and silver maples dressing would be speeded up and done in front of the fireplace to keep the West End saloons were popular places for a nickel beer and a free be set aside by the ladies for"calling was downtown.he might stop in at one of the private clubs.Of course, vegetables and fruit at a nearby open-air market. They would pay a visit stay-at-home evenings with chess games, stereoptican viewing, pretentious brick houses of the street and past the small shops such tempting penny candies often caused a slight detour.

But on to formal household chores.She or the family's housekeeper would shop for High school age sons would often frequent the saloons along with their AN ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR 812 Dayton Street, the former home of John Hauck, is the only to the public. It was purchased in Association, a nonprofit historic preservation organization. The first floor has been restored by the what were originally bedrooms on the second floor of the house. Built in 1870, 812 Dayton Street was purchased a decade later by John Hauck. Mr. Hauck, born in southern Germany in 1829, came to America in his early twenties and began working as a brewer. He firm of Hauck and Windisch. Upon Mr. Windisch's death, John Hauck Among his many involvements in Cincinnati, Mr. Hauck served for a time as president of the German National Bank. He is also known for having saved the Cincinnati Zoo.

When it was in grave financial difficulty, John Hauck paid the debts, purchased the property, and leased it to the Zoological Garden Company until it became solvent again. in time almost a century, to experience life in a wealthy and prominent reading his newspaper by the fire in the informal sitting room. Furnished with some Hauck Family pieces and with other donated period antiques, the elegance of those past days can be recaptured for a brief time on Dayton Street. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10-4; Saturday, Sunday, 12-4. Guides available. Please call ahead for group reservations, 721-4506. Inquiries and information relevant to Dayton Street in the 19th 812 Dayton Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 VIADUCT STREET Miami Purchase Association Dayton Street History Copyright Pending Offices of the Association occupy building in the historic district open Association asa house museum.

Mrs.Hauck entertaining with tea in the formal parlor or Mr.Hauck Cincinnatian's home during the late Victorian Era.It is easy to imagine operation until the time of Prohibition. DOWN HISTORIC century should be addressed to: 1968 by the Miami Purchase LDAYTON ST. bought the remaining interest in the firm. The Hauck brewery was in CENTRAL PKWY NCOLN PARK | 8TH ST 6th ST married in 1858 and by 1863, with an associate, had established the 1-74 Today the Hauck House encourages the visitor to suppose himself back WESTERN HIL Miami Purchase Association Published quarterly by the Miami Purchase Association, 812 Dayton Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 Vol. 8 APRIL, Findlay Market was known as the Over-the-Rhine area.

In 1852, the executors of the Findlay Paramount to this useful research, estate gave the City of Cincinnati the however, was the actual increase in Row Trust received the 1976 Miami The new awareness of the architec- Space" with the stipulation that a outstanding achievements in Historic effort affected provides an excellent Findlay. Now, the Findlay Market is example of the tangible and intangi- one of the two remaining public mar- ble benefits of preservation. Though kets in the city and it is the only one once a market used primarily by the with a market building. In 1970, the Mr. J. Tracy Kropp, President of City of Cincinnati, acting through the began a series of neighborhood re- newal studies. An Urban Design Plan Spring Tour 1976 on the Delta Queen will be a great opportunity to learn Findlay Market District. In conjunc- river lore and enjoy a summer cruise Thomas A.

Zietz, Manager. an excellent example of restoration individuals, the organized revitaliza- 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday which resulted in preservation of an evening, June 27, 1976, at the Pub- important area by providing a re- tion, active in the promotion of the cast off at 6:00 for Louisville. After Monday breakfast, the pas- to the research as did Miami Pur- sengers will have the opportunity to take a bus tour of Louisville's historic 1793. As a well established business- sites. Mrs. Irwin Abell, Jr., a member man and community leader, he had purchased much of the property then Rehabilitation of the Findlay Market Ballroom. Newsletter Historic Preservation DELTA QUEEN CRUISE chase Association authored.

The Miami Purchase Association Awards Presented By Findlay Market and the Shinkle Findlay Market Merchants Associa- Preservation, SHINKLE ROW TRUST Beautiful Committee Awards Lunch- maintained to commemorate James tion with many local organizations SPRING TOUR FOR 1976 tural and historical significance of defined sub-area known as historic earlier designated Findlay's Market chase Association and many others. James Findlay came to Cincinnati in to historic Louisville. Department of Urban Development, was commissioned by the city for (continued on page 8) with special emphasis on one well- Passengers will board between been in continuous use asa market for the Shinkle Row Trust were Mr. Councilman of the City of the quality of this colorful district. market area since 1911 contributed sented the awards to David Mann, market be built there and forever No.

1 Historic District" which Miami Pur- and to Mr. William Lindenschmidt, President of the Findlay Market Richard N. Smith, Irustee and Mr. tion of Findlay Market began. The vitalized use. Findlay Market has since its erection in 1852. General The tangible result was a research of the National Trust for Historic lic Landing Accepting the March Tuesday, space which General Findlay had The Delta Queen will eon held at the Cincinnati Club called "Findlay Woods" and now the 1976 season on Saturday, May 1. The Annual Preview Party will be held a week earlier on Sunday, April 25, 1976, for Miami Purchase Asso- umnar candle sticks, blanket chests, quilts, and early Wedgewood cream- ware are among those items which offer a new line of wooden furniture as well as potpourri and herbal teas. Last year's favorite item, the callico cat, will be accompanied by gingham dogs throughout this season.

Needle tures will be available and this year point. The Boutique Shop has a new polish and beeswax lemon oil furni- uel Vorhes House notepaper, second A large assortment of books per- paperbacks will be featured in the pictured above was used primarily for storage of corn, hay, barley, and tique Shop. Cincinnati authors will barn structures in Clermont County, this barn complex is now completely tory themes will be available, as well as books on historic villages, covered mention just a few. This season the tion of unique and interesting books Mrs. Joseph Poetker who designed The Preview Party Committee has Buck Niehoff, Music Bar - Cocktails, year's Preview Party will serve as Mrs. William R. Seaman, Honorary Chairman of Decorations Committee. surely be an opportunity to experi- Host and Hostesses, Mrs. William H Mrs. Azel T.

Ames, Jr., is Vice Chair- Schneebeck, Junior Hostesses, and Miss Carol Crutchfield, Identification The Preview Party will take place Jr., is Vice Chairman. Other mem- Cocktails will be served at 5:00 p.m. Mr. T. Cartwright Hall. Mrs. Donald tee with their activities are: Mr. Don L. Streit handled the printing of the P. Davies, Chairman and Mr. William invitations, while Mrs. E. Allen Elliott served as Chairman of the Invitations Committee, Mrs. Guy D. Randolph, Addressing Committee. Mrs. William M. P. A. NEWSLETTER / APRIL, 1976 man. stationery. Badges. Association will introduce the Sam- Party celebration.

OPENING PARTY donated to Miami Purchase Association by Harry A.Lockwood and Carol THE BARN COMPLEX BEHIND THE HAYNER HOUSE This preseason showing features miniatures scaled to dollhouse size, that this season's celebration will The invitations were designed by The Chief of the Cincinnati Fire Department from 1852 until 1878,Mr. copying china patterns into needle- from Cincinnati coin silver toa New at Winton Place Station. Supper will Sharon Woods Village will open follow supper in the newly restored This year the Boutique Shop will reconstructed by Miami Purchase Association as pari of the farm build- was done in these barns at some time. Traditionally known as the oldest will have several special attractions, barn behind the Hayner House.

Enoch Megrue built a home and barns, fences, and water systems in the Milford area which were the "talk of the community."The Barn complex for all ages. other feeds for horses and cattle. It is also believed that tobacco curing book shop is offering a broad selec- bers of the Preview Party Commit- Books and Prints Room of the An- ON APRIL 25 will be available for the Preview a needlepoint craftsman will ture polish. Also, Miami Purchase and history in both hardbacks and Shutt, Vice Chairman, Food, Mrs. from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 be served at 6:30 p.m. at the Hayner ings of the Hayner House Farm Complex. The barn buildings were ciation members and their guests. point designs of the Village struc- Unusual children's books with his- been making preparations to insure be represented in the selections.

The 1830's brick pioneer farmhouse known as the Cornell Road House, because of its location on Cornell Road in Sharonville, now has been identified as the Samuel Vorhes House after its original owner. Extensive deed and title research by Frank G. Davis, MPA Trustee and member of the Master Plan Committee, disclosed that the house was built and dates of 1826 and 1865. On April 5, 1826, Samuel Vorhes purchased from one Lewis Frybarger 100 acres in Section 12 of Hamil- ton County and 23 acres in Section 18 for a total con- veyance of 123 acres. The Last Will and Testament of Samuel Vorhes probated June 7, 1844 indicates the original record of probate on this property (which could have provided a precise date of construction of 1844.

In substance, the Vorhes will leaves the 123 acre farm on which the Vorhes family resided on Feb- ruary 2, 1842 (date of the will) to "Jane Myers Vorhes, wife of Samuel Vorhes, until the youngest child reaches on Cornell Road to the safety of Miami Purchase Asso- , after which the farm should be sold and the wife could received either the income from 1/3rd of the The move took place on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1975, a proceeds or 1/ 3rd of the real estate. week after the originally scheduled date of November complete, but followed weeks of painstaking prepara- tory work. The house movers began moving the house from a field adjacent to the Reed Hartman Highway (where it was left after the aborted move of November just inside the gates of Sharon Woods Park.

The following day, a temporary span was con- structed so that the Vorhes House could be moved over Sharon Creek in the Park, and into the historic village, where it will eventually be restored and serve as a part On September 18, 1856, Thomas Riker, surviving Myers 88 acres in Section 12 and 5 acres in Section 18, or 2/ 3rds the total Vorhes land, indicating that the Vorhes widow had chosen 1/3rd of the real estate rather than the proceeds of the sale. recorded July 17, 1865 recited that Jane Vorhes, the The land conveyed included a 27 acre tract lying be- tween the purchaser Myers on the north, and Joseph Cornell's land on the west, and between the purchaser short, the land on which the Vorhes House stood. M. P. A. NEWSLETTER / APRIL, 1976 rescheduling necessary. ciation's outdoor museum, Sharon Woods Village.

The Samuel Vorhes House has been successfully From Cornell Road to Sharon Woods The Samuel Vorhes House of the outdoor museum. 30.Rainy weather during the last weekend in Novem- moved from the path of an industrial development A deed from Thomas Riker to Jonathan Myers, the building)was destroyed in the Court House Fire of 30)at 8:00 a.m.By 11:00 a.m.the house was placed The two mile move took only three hours to (continued on page 4) ber made the move then an unsafe venture, and the youngest Vorhes child had reached age 18 and the widow who had "refused to relinquish power" had died. Myers on the north, and John Smith on the south. In Samuel Vorhes House Since in 1842 Samuel and Jane Vorhes had a sub- stantial family of 13, the youngest of whom did not reach the age of 18 until some time before 1856, the Village house seems somewhat small for the principle dwelling of the family.

It is possible that this house was not the Purchase Association by Mr. John Stark, an Association Trustee and member of the MPA Executive Committee. children could have been spaced out agewise so that At present, approximately $37,000.00 has been donat- many of them were grown and gone before the later ed to the Samuel Vorhes House Fund for its initial move into Sharon Woods Village. An estimated $13,000.00 over as the "dower house" for the widow when she had the land set off to her circa 1856. In any event, Jane Myers Vorhes lived in the family program. Your contribution, large or small, is needed home after her husband's death, from 1856 until 1865, now and will help make the realization of this restora- and in all probability the house has been constructed by Mr.

Vorhes at some time prior to that date, possibly outdoor museum is being built to serve you and future in the 1826-1830 period. generations. Please make it happen! The interior restoration of Winton The survey of three neighborhoods has been completed by the Miami According to Mr. Fred Mitchell, Sur- vey Director, the staff has been con- tons, brooms, locks and keys, ticket centrating heavily on photographing all of the neighborhoods, in order to have most of the photography work pen, paper spindles, and other desk finished before the foliage returns to Interested persons, please contact these items in shops, please let the Association know, call 721-4506. next three months, the survey team will be dealing primarily with Over- end.

These neighborhoods have been the survey team can work in conjunc- tion with the City of Cincinnati which Built in 1879, 2365 Auburn Avenue is actively involved in Urban Design Register of Historic Places. A large Hills as part of an independent study Agency. Interested parties should for American Studies credit. Mr. 621-4143 or in New York 212-688- time to doing the historical research as well as the architectural analysis architecturally important properties subject to limitations of 50 words in length, devoid of editorial comment, and appropriate to the objec- survey office and are now a valuable a photograph is used, an additional charge of $10 is made.Interested history of their neighborhood, or in persons should contact the Association office, 721-4506. M. P. A. NEWSLETTER / APRIL, 1976 0400. photographed. Community Participation paraphernalia. meaningful volunteer work?

Vol- Winton Place Station Needs MPA Antique Shop Miami Purchase Association accepts advertising for historically or twelve neighborhoods,during the Needs Volunteers in these neighborhoods. Are you looking for an exciting sons interested in researching the Purchase Association Survey Team. antiques in an authentic setting. your knowledge with others and Station needs; should you see any of Two Miami University students, and Community Development Plans From Cornell Road To Sharon Woods Village contact Jane Gillespie in Cincinnati HISTORIC PROPERTY FOR SALE Though presently researching in Survey Office Seeks toration are the following: chosen for immediate attention so On Inventory unteer for the MPA Antique Shop Place Station is underway. Some of element of the survey project.

Per- Tricia Reace and Susan Casebere, Medical Center or Social Service clear images of the properties being the items needed to complete res- Prior to the move, the roof and upper walls of (continued from page 3) the house were removed and stored at Sharon Woods tives of the Association.The charge for a one-time insertion is$20.If and spacious structure, the building has been placed in the National arrivals.It is also possible that this house was taken (continued on page 5) The Vorhes House was offered as a gift to Miami is particularly suited for use as a sole residence of the Vorhes family. However, the is still needed in order to complete restoration on-site holders, rolltop desk, inkwell and Association, 721-4506.

volunteers like these two students field and are currently inventorying Walnut Please remember Winton Place Are you ready for a different, Mitchell wishes there were more fun and enlightening way to do in the Village.No public funds are available for this analysing the architectural signif- at Sharon Woods Village and experience an appreciation for tion possible. Remember, our Sharon Woods Village 1879 vintage coal scuttles, spit- way to learn more about an- Week, May 9-15, 1976. this year and plans are underway to come involved in the surveywork by National Trust for Historic Preserva- contacting the Survey Office, 721- Day into the celebration.

Artists from tion and is observed by local organi- local organizations may donate their creative talents to sketching mothers who visit the Dayton Street Celebra- volunteers, the survey program is in Preservation Week, two purposes are open its doors for visitors and inter- accomplished. Firstly, this week pro- preters will be available to lead walk- efforts. Secondly, it serves to awaken historically significant buildings, dis- As America enters its third cen- Street preservation. importance may be of a typical review the achievements of the past architecturally, yet nonetheless valu- sented in a window exhibit at the virtue of the history connected with it. Historic documentation is an in- for the benefit of the future. One Bureau. The exhibit will feature Na- volved and essential element of the Landmarks aren't necessarily famous knowledgeable of the development, Association.

If you're driving past the personages of their community's his- May you might take a quick glance; tory could perform a useful service if you're walking by the center, stop and take a look at the exhibit. preservation by sharing this informa- heritage. Help save the best of yes- tion. As well, history enthusiasts are Additionally, Sharon Woods Village terday for a better tomorrow. Sup- season during National Historic Pres- Historic Preservation Week with the Spring Crafts Fair on May 15 and 16 at Sharon Woods Village. Early Amer- portive of National Historic Preserva- ervation Week, painting, candlemaking, calligraphy, To initiate the week, MPA will and art needle work.

The Crafts Fair The 27th Annual Greater Cincinnati Garden Tour, - co-sponsored by Federated handiwork which represent past tra- of Dayton Street architecture and Garden Clubs, and the our knowledge if they are not learn- Cincinnati Post, will and Mrs. John Z. Herschede are co- feature Sharon Woods Vil- lage on Tuesday, June 8 the May 9th Celebration on Dayton Proceeds from the 1976 Street. One organizational meeting Truly, Miami Purchase Association of the committee has been convened and resulted in many interesting and for plantings at the outdoor museum. church representatives, offered sug- celebration M. P. A. NEWSLETTER / APRIL, 1976 4506. generations. neighborhoods should contact the introduce the Architectural Walk- zations throughout the country.

Cincinnati Convention and Tourist Historic Preservation Week inventory which requires concentra- Purchase Association will be repre- port National Historic Preservation appreciation and participation. outdoor museum setting typical of ments, thus gaining greater public By observing National Historic Any interested persons who are recognize noteworthy preservation gestions for activities and donated MPA Supports National during the activities by experts in Survey Team inventories individual under preparation for the inventory. School and the school itself will be businessmen, as well as school and stations and even whole geographic The Association will end National Convention Center in the month of urged to participate in the survey project by directing their interests Survey Office tion movement and its accomplish- trict.

Exhibitions will be set up on Sharon Woods Village, has planned several activities sup- historic project and promises to be offers the public an opportunity to and the Dayton Street Celebration tecturally significant. It is an inven- witness and experience crafts and ing Tour of Dayton Street brochure ing tours through the historic dis- tion of the many buildings already crucial way to accomplish this end Garden Tour will be used incorporate the theme of Mother's Week is annually sponsored by the open for visitors. The affair fosters period design and not noteworthy chairmen of the Committee to Plan willing to provide services when the icance of buildings are urged to be- Survey Office at MPA Headquarters, tion. The John Hauck House will ditional skills which may be lost to the 1880's. (continued from page 4) urgent need of volunteers to do his- ject.

May 9th is also Mother's Day vides a specific time in which to Inventory of Cincinnati's 44 Neigh- public an opportunity to visit a com- borhoods is not just a list of build- necessity to retain some of the past history. Mrs. James W.Baxter, Ill their services and time to the pro- two generations, and evaluate the bridges, taverns, theatres, railroad illustrations of America's diverse Week is May 9-15, 1976. During this Miami Purchase Association Historic Preservation Week.

If you're interested in this program, call the ed, and Association office, torical National residentsand Americans to the historic preserva- tional Historic Preservation Week an exciting celebration of Dayton ervation Week, thus allowing the houses and sites, they can also be ican crafts will be demonstrated exciting ideas on festivities for the towards research and documenta- the plaza at Bloom Junior High tury as a nation, citizens should Also during this week, Miami In addition to these field study plex of preserved buildings in an will have opened for the summer ings and districts which are archi- ways you can participate in the After a successful pilot program interpreters, will allow for the sched- uling of two 3-4 hour shifts each day. four through eight, will be underway is the interpreter training program this spring with a full schedule. five days a week. This year Mrs.

Alan Sessions run from May 3 through D. Lett is serving as Chairman of the Hauck House Interpreters, while Mrs. wealth of information. The introduc- Phillip Thompson is Chairman of the This year's Secretary of the Inter- preters is Mrs. Robert L. Gieryn. the Village public hours. Training sessions for the interpre- Heritage for Youth has a three- ters began on March 10, 1976, and Cincinnati and Ohio history, historic will run for six consecutive Wednes- develop an awareness of and respect preservation and techniques of res- days, with the sessions being repeat- toration. Training is in the form of ed on Saturdays during that period provide a realistic concept ot local life style in the 19th century and to work during the week. create an awareness of and appre- A special effort is being extended ciation of the Sharon Woods Village working people and retired persons Mrs. C.

Mel Adams, Acting Chair- to participate in this program. Inter- Vice Chairman of the program, have announced that the program's sched- designed a program that will be both enjoyable and educational. As well, According to Mrs. Daniel P. Dooley, Chairman of the MPA Interpreters, to meet new people and share know- touch and try, tours, and walks as and Mrs. Guy A. Fibbe, Chairman of the Interpreter Training Program, 80 displays and reading lists. The pro- gram also offers the opportunity to Interpreter Program should call the and it is hoped this amount plus the House, 721-4506 tributed to the teachers of the sched- Let's Keep In Touch curricula, and thus provide the stu- information for the fall 1976 sched- State. Zip utility bills. The loan could allow one to repair that sagging porch, replace for a variety of purposes.

They are those rusted gutters, patch cracked Cincinnati, in cooperation with neigh- able to correct code violations, repair plaster, even repaint. water heaters or provide new wiring. Fund for such improvements. Home- and the East and West Ends are M. P. A. NEWSLETTER / APRIL, 1976 Name 721-4506. Address Association experience. HERITAGE contact Village and Hauck House Underway Corryville, Interpreter Training Program For City.. FOR YOUTH ment loans. John Hauck House. demonstration of these techniques Miami Purchase Association. Homeowners are using the loans lectures and on-site inspection. morning session is set for Wednes- Purchase Association's educational Trainees will also be exposed to participate in 19th century games borhood representatives has estab- chens and bathrooms, constructing you, we're currently updating our membership roster. Have you moved ingful way.

ownership and historical preserva- and songs. the program offers the opportunity children's tour of the Hauck House Sharon Woods Village Interpreters. tional experience for children. The Interpreters Committee has new storage and closet space. Many lished a Housing Rehabilitation Loan Anyone interested in joining the program will include a slide show Some owners are modernizing kit- for the convenience of those who tural heritage of southwestern Ohio preter training program this year, and the Heritage for Youth tour of owners are installing insulation and throughout the Greater Cincinnati Area! In order to keep in touch with recently? Keep in touch. Let us know.

to learn about the history and cul- Sharon Woods Village will be open Fund was created to upgrade sub- persons signed up to take the inter- for Sharon Woods Village and the those required to obtain and main- designed to provide a total educa- to encourage both men and women, uled sessionsso that they may fully Both the John Hauck House and tion in the city and improve the (continued on page 7) last fall,Heritage for Youth, Miami June 4, 1976. Morning and after- days in order not to interfere with for southwestern Ohio heritage; to tain the attention of youngsters.

A preters need not be membersof Sharon Woods Village will offer a ule is completely booked for this ledge and enthusiasm, in a mean- incorporate the program into their REHAB "76" - HOMEOWNERS PARTICIPATION IN NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION eligible for the 3% home improve- The inter- noon sessions well as coordinated public library Avondale, owners The Evanston, spring's sessions. interpreting techniques,especially Clifton Fairview Heights, Teachers interested in receiving outdoor museum. specified neighborhoods in reno- The Housing Rehabilitation Loan program for student groups grades storm windows thereby reducing Orientation packets will be dis- There is a loan program in Cin- office, fold purpose.Its objectives are to One of the best opportunities The training cinnati that will aid residents in Help!

Miami Purchase Association has nearly l.oo0 members scattered Rehab '76 S2021 : Tax Abatement Representatives of the City of A. Taft, Jr., introduced bill #S2021 Cincinnati and Miami Purchase Asso- provements will not only extend the useful life of a dwelling but increase ing for an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 allowing an ture of the fund is the special loan income tax credit for the costs maintaining or restoring the exterior the street which will receive facade handicapped who have trouble meet- restoration as part of a state alloca- listed district which are specified as they must match for a total fund interested homeowner to submit a $80,000.00, in order to initiate ta- An amount equal to 10% of the city provides a Rehabilitation Speci- house and discusses with the owner those items that need to be repaired estimate of the work for the owner.

credit that will provide a necessary which most affects the environment. tion of the work to be done by the lighting fixtures, steps, fences, and heritage of the American people. his application, a financial specialist the Hauck House, or an individual will help the owner set up a program letter of support to Senator Taft will nices, gutters and drainage systems. to repay the loan. The 3% loan is be of value in this effort. Interested The priorities for restoration work can borrow up to $12,000 and an additional $5,000 can be borrowed deteriorate. Second priority would be to a maximum of $27,000 for a four Preservation, and a noted educator Following approval of the loan the owners. This set of priorities is under Street District, including St.

James work with the owner during the con- facade treatment will negotiate their and approving payments to the con- esting sites the bus tour will encom- tractor. It is presently taking 10-12 After the morning sightseeing, the which has made a commitment of a 20 years maintenance agreement on the Queen. Afternoon entertainment the easements. on the return sailing will be provided The loan fund has allocated money by the Stephen Foster Players of Bardstown, Kentucky. Monday even- venience of the property owners, and ing, the Delta Queen guests will be borhoods. Applications are reviewed honored at the Captain's Dinner and ing in a consultant capacity to both as they are received and are approv- after a night of rolling river slumber ed on a first come first served basis. 29, at Cincinnati, the Queen's home are 82% of the capacity. There are of this district.

The Facade Easement are urged to contact the Association office, 721-4506 M. P. A. NEWSLETTER / APRIL, 1976 contractor. townhouses neighborhood. The Rehabilitation significant Membership Cards For free admission to Sharon Woods DAYTON STREET family structure. other architectural decorations. Fa- For Historic Properties ship cards, or pay admission fee. Delta Queen the historic district. habilitation Specialist continues to against taxable income. National Register of Historic Places, Facade restoration is defined as FACADE RESTORATION FOR including those buildings within a weeks from preliminary application cade restoration of the architectur- appearance and structural soundness group will return for luncheon aboard The owners of the structures A petition supporting passage of struction period inspecting the work upgrading influence to the entire property owners committee.

Miami Purchase Association is serv- ciation are currently meeting with easement contracts with the City will awaken Tuesday morning,June this bill is available for signatures at of this proposed legislation. Dayton Street to determine the cri- habilitated Junior League building, The City of Cincinnati is the recipient tion of federal Grant-in-Aid monies.

restoration covering those surfaces repaid in monthly installments and for each of the six specified neigh- persons are urged to join in support The meetings have been held at amounts paid or incurred during the for each additional dwelling unit up He also prepares a written descrip- the John Hauck House for the con- and effective incentive for the pres- Spring Tour aboard the Delta Queen will include the side of the building and an increased awareness of the (continued from page 6) Village and the John Hauck teria for selection of the buildings on the City and the property owners. can be financed for upto 20years. ervation of the historic and cultural in the Senate on June 26, 1975 call- neighborhood value. A unique fea- Restoration facing the street.

In the case of a Following tentative approval of will include work on windows, cor- the community if left to further and gardener, has documented the consideration and review owner selects a contractor and a and Belgrave Courts, the restored Brennan House, and the newly re- pass to completion of home improve- both a state and federal interest in a few A & B accommodations still taxable year by the taxpayer for maintenance port.

contributing to the significance of consideration given to elderly and members should present member- ally historic significance of the Main buildingsas they negatively affect Owners of single family dwellings cade restoration will stop 1"from property owners were first vacant Restoration Program will offer an to owner-occupied buildings,and third priority is given to absentee which the City suggested to the which are first chosen to receive allof which are among those inter- of the Shinkle Row Trust which will operate for twenty years and which borhood, Findlay Market is now a JANUARY - from all over the metropolitan region. The Shinkle Row Trust was praised Engagement - Fred Mitchell 6 GCBC Bicentennial Committee - Mary visual environment, represent com- - Mary Heller Street in Covington, Kentucky. Built 7 Urban Development - Mary Heller in the late 19th century, by Amos (also on Jan.

26, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, and Mar. 2) demonstrate respect for our cultural 8 Architectural Board of Review - Mary and the prime force behind the build- 27 Board of Education - Mary Heller 22 Housing Rehabilitation Office - Mary over the Ohio River, these rowhouses awards from the areas of Hamilton, were condemned and designated an Butler, Clermont, and Warren Coun- ACORV - Mary Heller urban renewal project in 1970. At ties in Ohio; from Boone, Campbell, Kenton Counties in Kentucky; Engagement - J. Tracy Kropp, Mary Riverside Drive were threatened with demolition so developers could build October of the year preceding the - Sherry Kelley the owners and residents of the area Lydia Circle Speaking Engagement - banded together with aid from the local historical and preservation or- an award this year will remain eligi- ganizations, newspapers, radio and ble for future awards.

TV stations to illustrate the historic beauty and great value and potential of the area as it was with the exist- NEW M.P.A. MEMBERS ing structures. After very strong com- 10 OKI Community Participation Com- mittee - Sherry Kelley 12 West End Task Force - Mary Heller Westwood Presbyterian Church Speak- and efforts were extended to place ing Engagement - Fred John T. Nolan, Jr., Frederick H. Chat- 16 Music Hall Bicentennial Committee - field, Frank Hartlaub, Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Byman, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Heuck, Engagement - Frank Davis Mrs. Richard H. Pennington, Mrs. Robert the Shinkle family until 1973 when C. Pugh, Mrs. Helen Toepfer, Ms. Monica the heirs sought to sell the property 25 Mariemont Village Assembly Speaking as one parcel. Several residents and other interested parties tried to com- K. Porter, Ms. Jane R. Faran, Mr. and Mrs. Community Participation Committee F. C.

Shadley, Richard Burgin, John B. - Mary Heller, Sherry Kelley MARCH - would accept a group of 12 people. 1 Music Hall Landmark Committee - At this time, Mr. Richard N. Smith Jr., with his partner John Kunkel, Nolan, Mrs. Judi A. Glenn, Linda White- 4 Bicentennial Commission - J. Tracy (both of whom own and have restor- ed the historic Carneal House in Covington, Kentucky and were active Lucy S. Ainslie, Ms. Louise G. Breth, Mrs. Roger F. Arnold, Mrs. William P. Jen- nings, Mrs. William J. Mabie, Mrs. Allen 8 Music Hall Bicentennial - Mary Heller donated their services and contacted financial institutions and the Shinkle L. S. Wilson, Mrs. Charles Patterson, Mr. Row owners. After lengthy negotia- and Mrs. Philip Schmidt. Non-Profit Org DAYTON STREET U.S. POSTAGE CINCINNATI, OHIO 45214 Permit No.

670 revitalizing Kropp Welcome PAID Tracy Kropp since December: Waynesville Historical Society Speak- acknowledges significant preserva- Association Representation James Adams At Meetings Historic Preservation Awards The Historic Preservation Award Miami Purchase Association wel- heritage. Miami Purchase Associa- nominations which did not receive Women's Guild Speaking Engagement comes the following new members Shinkle Row townhouses on Second Hunsicker, Albert Farrell, Mrs. Wilbur the National Register in November, head-Truss Deatrick, James B. Reynolds, The Riverside District was listed in tion projects which enhance our for its preservation of the historic and from Dearborne County in Indi- 31 Judi Glenn of ASID - Sherry Kelley neither the estate nor the banks the area on the National Register. RETURN REQUESTED ing of the Great Suspension Bridge Samuel E. Foote, Larry Stevenson, Ms.

ticipation Committee - Mary Heller, over to each individual. (continued from page 1) hart, Ms. Marjorie U. Harth, Ms. Monica Cincinnati, Ohio tion, Mr. Smith was made Trustee Women's Club of Hamilton Speaking Nominations are solicited in One Parent Speaking Engagement - award presentation in March. All Engagement - Cecelia Scearce FEBRUARY 4 Urban Development - Bruce Goetz- munity protest and action, the de- Breiner, Dr. and Mrs. James W. Swine- in initiating the preservation and D. Lett, Mrs. Judy Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. tion solicits nominations for these historic resources and which also Pacello,S/Sgt. George K.

Siemer, Carl bine to purchase the block,but the time when Shinkle Row and are interested in donating one of the following museum pieces which are modestly priced for exhibit in the The tooled leather trunk-like suitcase was made in Cincinnati and owned by a resident of Louisville, Kentucky. Still intact, the lining of the trunk has a label showing the establishment, trunk maker and date. This could become an interesting addition to a bedroom or dressing room as anaccessory for storage of clothing during the 1800's. from wood and twisted wire, including wire scrolls. In excellent condition, the printing on the bottom of 'the cage is still legible and indicates its patent as No. 1 ROBIN, dated Feb. 20, 76 (1876), by Fred L. Meyer, Covington Wire Works, Covington, Ky. Geburto und Taifschein (Birth and Baptismal Certificate).

An early woodblock print in the regional German dialect, recording the birth of Lidia Neimlier in 1836, and her baptism in 1837 in St. Clair Township, Butler County, Ohio. The certificate is decorated with birds perched in vining flowers, and retains its original rose-wood grain painted frame. This is the first certificate of its kind seen by the committee and should be a handsome and rare addition to Sharon Woods Village. Village,your contribution will not only enhance the educational program of the Sharon Woods Village outdoor The Miami Purchase Association Antique Shop operates for the purpose of funding the acquisition of permanent The bird cage is delicately designed Michigan in search of appropriate items for the Shop, as well as museum pieces for the Village displays. If you Miami Purchase museum, but will also expand the Antique Shop's ability to acquire additional objects.

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