Decorative drawing: a nineteenth-century public building. Not a photograph of this place.

Nomination for Clovernook

The case file that argued this property on to the National Register: 2,077 words across 9 pages, filed in 1973. 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 73001454, 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: 2 Form 10-300 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - County INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM (Type all entries - complete applicable sections) AND/ OR HISTORIC: (Check One) X Building - Unoccupied - Structure In Process X Restricted - Preservation work PRESENT USE (Check One or More as Appropriate) - Transportation - Comments X Other (Specify) - Religious - Scientific OWNER'S NAME: Clovernook Home for the Blind, Inc. 5.
LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC: TITLE OF SURVEY: - Local Cincinnati Art Museum, Eden Park 1943 LOCATION Cincinnati Military CLASSIFICATION OWNERSHIP Site Commercial STATE Educational District ACCESSIBLE CATEGORY Government DATE Agricultural Entertainment 039 Being Considered Private Private Residence NAME STATUS Both 061 HAMILTON CODE Park Industrial Museum COMMON: Yes: Cincinnati Historical Society Board Meetings in progress Donald Clancy Hamilton County Courthouse WPA "Clovernook" Ohio Public Acquisition: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES ENTRY NUMBER Cary Cottage TO THE PUBLIC Court & Main Streets REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: Object DATE OF SURVEY: STREET AND NUMBER: CITY OR TOWN: FOR NPS USE ONLY 70oo Hamilton Avenue * Federal OWNER OF PROPERTY Public OHTO X Good - Deteriorated - Unexposed - Unaltered X Original Site of construction about 1832.
The middle section of the house is MAR 2 6 1973 CONDITION DESCRIPTION construction. Excellent Ruins REGISTE Moved NATIONAL and railing. Interior: Exterior: Fair sisters used to hide their verse from their unsympathetic step- This is a modest two-story painted brick building with an irregular level flanking the chimney are two quarter circular windows.
The overall aspect of the house is one of simplicity.The west original stairway in the front section of the house still re- hearth used for cooking in the original kitchen.The fireplaces front facade contains a simple center entry door flanked by6 mains, and still contains the small cupboard which the Cary the cornice are unadorned.On the north facade at the attic the oldest portion, the original kitchen was a one story extension ground floor of the piazza is of flag-stones which were dragged the middle section, was added about 10 years after the original second story has 3 similar windows located above the entry and One of the important features of the interior is a large open in the other rooms of the cottage have their original mantel- On the south side of the middle section is a 2 story piazza.The (Check One) The front portion, which is perpendicular to pieces which are simple and representative of the period.
The DESCRIBE THE PRESENTAND ORIGINAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE The three brick columns.The upper piazza has wooden roof supports T-shaped floor plan. The brick was fired at the site at the time of this section. over 6 shuttered windows. stoop, the largest stone is 8'4"x 5"weighing 2,250 lbs.The SIGNIFICANCE PERIOD (Check One or More as Appropriate) - Pre-Columbian: X] 19th Century Indus try STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Statement of significance

the National Era, Washington, D.C. paid her ten dollars, which from the book they traveled to New York and Boston, where they met year later by Phoebe and their youngest sister, Elmira. In New York, the sisters continued to write and publish, with a corres- Conservation Communications Military Architecture Commerce losophy Aboriginal Theater Engineering Transportation paper. itarian Literature Agriculture Education Prehistoric Science Music Landscape Invention Church and the daily and weekly journals in Cincinnati.In 1847 the significance of the cottage. Sculpture Social/Human- P.T.Barnum and other prominent writers, artists and clergymen. The Cary Cottage is also associated with another pair of sisters: Religion/Phi- was praised by Edgar Allen Poe and John Greenleaf Whittier.They a literary salon where they received Mr.
and Mrs.Horace Greeley, attention and the inclusion of their works in numerous subsequent when her poetry was published in periodicals of the Universalist anthologies by other editors.In 185o the first volume of their poetry was published by Moss & funds with John Greenleafwhittier who commemorated the occasion in a the family and serve the needs of a large farming operation.Two corresponded with whittier and other men of letters.In 1849, was 14 when her poetry was first published in a Cincinnati news- It was also in 1850 that Alice went to New York and was followeda SPECIFIC DATE(s) (If Applicable and Known) (Specity) of the children, Alice (1820-1871) and Phoebe (1824-1871), were poem - Art was the first money she received for her writing efforts.
Political ponding growth in their reputation.They established their home as Cary and their nine children.It was enlarged later to accomodate residents of the cottage.It is their activity that established They were notable because of their skill and youth.Their poetry ceived a rudimentary education but had read widely.Alice was 18 The cottage was built about 1832for Robert and Elizabeth Jessup Georgia Duckworth Trader and Florence Bishop Trader "Clovernook" in their writings.when Dr.Rufus W.Griswold published in 1849 his book The Female Poets of America he included poems by C.1832 Other AREAs OF SIGNIFICANCE(Check One or More as Appropriate) & Co., New York & Boston: 10.

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

GEOGRAPHICAL DATA DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PROPERTY OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES CODE -| COUNTY FORM PREPARED BY Gale Brooks, Environmental Preservationist Ohio Arts Council March 1, 1973 STREET AND NUMBER: The Mercantile Library Building, 414 Walnut Street 12. STATE LIAISON OFFICER CERTIFICATION NATIONAL REGISTER VERIFICATION 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 evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set level of significance of this nomination is: GP 0 901 .087 Degrees LATITUDE LONGITUDE 1901. Name Seconds DATE ORGANIZATION 1957. Title National Cincinnati Minutes STATE 039 CODE CORNER ATTEST: National Register.
Degrees Minutes Seconds LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES As the designated State Liaison Officer for the Na- 9. MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Unpublished paper by Eleanor Gholson Taft. in the National Register and certify that ithas been CITY OR TOWN: Verse, A.C. McCurg & Co.: E 711600 Printing Co., Inc., Cincinnati, Dhio: APPROXIMA TE ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY: Less than one. NAME AND TITLE: Local 1900. Ohio UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY OSTANIFICANCE (continued) mother placed her in the State School for the Blind, Columbus, Dhio ence Trader, making them sole trustees. A dedication ceremony was held GP0 921-724 COUNTY STATE DATE HAMILTON blind.
Cary Cottage activities and their contacts that they realized the need for better blind women.Shortly after the home opened the Trader sisters visited training facilities for the blind. nook. the blind when they had finished their schooling at Miss Armstrong's Mrs.M.Louise Thomas a friend of the Cary family purchased the classes at the Library in reading, writing, card playing and other came lifelong companions. At the present time, the Board of Trustees is considering the future and printing operations both continue to offer employment for the Equipped to print in the New York Point System it was the first press after an eye operation at age 11 she was completely sightless.Her for visiting school children are some of the uses being considered.
ing public school with her older sister Florence.The sisters then be- nuakers donated several looms which were set up in the barn at Clover- the worthy blind".The home was intended as a training-residence for area and found 4oo such persons.This resulted in their founding The Trader sisters approached William S.Procter who purchased the pro (Continuation Sheet) the founder of Procter & Gamble, and founded the Cincinnati Library a nuaker village at Lebanon, Ohio to see their weaving operation.The operated for the blind in Cincinnati.By 1922 it was the largest cottage and its property in 1895,and she placed it for sale in 1903. Society for the Blind.Also, they began a survey of the blind in the In 19i0 Mrs.Jennie March donated a printing press to Clovernook.
May at which time "Clovernook"was dedicated as a "home for REG Meetings, volunteer organization meetings and an educational experience 61973 The Trader sisters began crusading for the improvement of services to use and some changes to the interior character of the cottage.Board activities which had been denied the blind.It was through these private printing operation for the blind in the country.The weaving received from be placed in the Public Library.They perty.He turned over the deed to the property to Georgia and Flor- Duckworth Trader had been partially sighted but OHIO CINCINNATI, OHIO 6163-5 PHOTOGRAPHER Title: GEORGE STILLE PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Loc NPS Number Form No. 10-301 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Rev. 7-72 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STREET AND NUM BER: CITY OR TOWN: TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1.
Property broundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3. Latitude and longitude reference. INT: 155-72 1961 DATE Cincinnati NAME COUNTY 039 COMMON: STATE HAMILTON 061 CODE REQUIREMENTS 1:24,000 SCALE: SOURCE: Hamilton Avenue MAP REFERENCE "Clovernook" Cary Cottage PROPERTY MAP FORM LOCATION NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND/OR HISTORIC: (Type all entries-attach to or enclose with map) U.S..Geological Survey (Cincinnati West Quadrangle) FOR NPS USE ONLY OHIO CINCINNATI WEST QUADRANGLE | GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OHIO-HAMILTON CO LONGITUDE UNITED STATES 1961. CINCINNATI WEST, OHIO N3907.5W8430/7.5 STATE OHTO JUN 1 9 1973 Chil1icothe vicinity Boss County Wada Memorial Chapel Mr. Daniel B. Porter Ion. Robert Taft, Jt. Hon. John M. Ashbroolc Hon. Donald D.
Clancy NRowland: pcl 6/21/73 Location PHR Name Director ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Cleveland Knox County Rocky Fork Park Group Date Entered Inseription Rock Newtown Feurt Mounds and Village Site Fredericktown vicinity The Ohio Historical Society Also Notified Highland County Cary Cottage Cuyahoga County Scioto County Hon. William B. Saxbe Portanouth vicinity Hiocking County Laurelvilla vicinity Braddock Mound and Works Ross (Edith) Mound Metzger (Charles) Mound Cincinnati Kelfys Island (Cunninghan's Island) Odd Fellows' Cemetery Kound Hon. Willian H. Harsia JUN Hon.Charles A. Mosher Hamilton County . NUMBER SAI 1. TYPE ] PREAPPLICATION 19 75 11 4. LEGAL APPLICANT/RECIPIENT 5. FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO. : Ohio Historical Society b. Organization Unit : Ohio Historic Preservation Office c. Street/P.O. Box : 1982 Velma Avenue d. City : Columbus : Ohio h.
Contact Person (Name Thomas H. Smith, SHPO, 614-466-8727 & telephone No.) 7. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT A-State ( Hamilton County, Unio: I- Higher Educational Institution Cincinnati, Ohio non-profit society of porch columns; improvements to heating; 9. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE priate letter(s) * ESTIMATED NUM- 12. TYPE OF APPLICATION States, etc.) 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: $ 4,325 PROJECT START d. LOCAL ESTIMATED DATE TO FEDERAL AGENCY D> 19 77 07 25 21. REMARKS ADDED 8. TYPED NAME AND TITLE C. DATE SIGNED 24. AGENCY NAME 26. ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT 27. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 29. ADDRESS Washington, D.C. D.C. 20240 31. ACTION TAKEN CONTACT FOR -] C. RETURNED FOR 19 80 07 24 [I &. DEFERRED (202) 523-5472 - 6. WITHDRAWN D.
FEDERAL AGENCY A-95 OFFICIAL STANDARD FONW 424 PAGE 1 (10-75) 39-76-00338-00 424-101 day Year AMENDMENT ENDING TOTAL 31-4389673W BENEFITING PROJECT ASSIGNED OTHER CATION DATE CERTIFIES STATE Federal APPLICANT FUNDING PROPOSED FUNDING D-Continuation CERTIFYING GRAM FIER Grants-in-Aid for 17.PROJECT C-Revision E-Augmentation STARTING RECEIVED D-County attached REPRE- propriate SENTATIVE Historic Preservation Grants Administration Div IDENTIFICATION Stephen Newman CANT'S Ohio State Clearinghouse FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Enter appro- 33.ACTION DATE 1million Enter appropriate letter B-interstate C-Loan F-School District B-Decrease Dollars .County:Franklin H-Community Action Agency 4,326 REPORT CF FEDERAL ACTION District installation of security system. A-Basic Grant Respones Repairs to well and well house; rebuilding Blank 19. EXISTING FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER the Blind.
J-Indian Tribe Source of nonfederal match the Clovernook School for ance is approved. it has boen or is boing mada. B-Renewal NOTIFICATION OF INTENT (OPt) same as #35 E-Cancailetion D-Decreaso Duration A-Increaso Dollars D-Insurance .Applicant Namo A-New APPLI. F-Other (Specify): $8.651 Year month day 15.TYPE OF CHANGE 12cor 12e) (Name and telephone ao.) b. TITLE TYPE OF APPLICANT/RECIPIENT 10. AREA OF PROJECT IMPACT (Names of cities, counties, C-Increase Duration see Yes No THAT P SIGNATURE Thomas H. Smith 23. FEDERAL APPLICATION E B. AWARDED b.
REJECTED A-95 ACTION IDENTI- B-Supplemental Grant E-Other D Yos KNo Interior E-City Leave National Park Service Catalog) Director and SHPO Department of the Interior C-Substate sponse (From data in this preapplication/application are C.STATE trua end correct, the document has been G-Special Purpose with tho attached assurances if tha essist- the applicant and tho cpplicent will comply a.To the bect of my knowloign and boliof, No