Decorative drawing: an ornate nineteenth-century American house. Not a photograph of this place.

Nomination for Madison County Courthouse

The case file that argued this property on to the National Register: 1,459 words across 12 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 73001504, 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.

Form 10-300 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Rev.
6-72) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - County INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY DATE (Type all entries - complete applicable sections) AND/OR HISTORIC: (Check One) TO THE PUBLIC * Public ) In Process - Preservation work L Comments - Other (Specify) OWNER'S NAME: LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC: TITLE OF SURVEY: - Local DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: 039 Madison LOCATION 1973 London 097 Religious CLASSIFICATION ACCESSIBLE CATEGORY STATE Site Commercial Both DATE Educational STATUS Transportation Building OWNERSHIP Government Entertainment Private Restricted District Museum Unoccupied CODE COMMON: Federal Being Considered Park Structure Yes: REGISTER Private Residence Public Square Industrial Ohio MAR RECEIVED Scientific NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Madison County Courthouse Agricultural The County of Madison, Ohio REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS Public Acquisition: Object Military OWNER OF PROPERTY STREET AND NUMBER: DATE OF SURVEY: CITY OR TOWN: NAME CONGRESSIONAL DISTRIC PRESENT USE (Check One or More as Appropriate) DESCRIPTION * Excellent - Good - Fair - Deteriorated - Unexposed - Unaltered 2 Original Site DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

C.H. Maetzel, and was built by Doerzbach and Decker, contractors. Empire style courthouse in Ohio. In general, its appearance tower continues with four clocks, one facing each direction. roof. In addition, on the south side, above the lower pediment period. Massive, earved columns, paneling and wainscoting square, and are of a multitude of colors. It is indeed fortunate The entire building is, in fact, one of the most tastefully 1890. MAR61973 CONDITION Moved REGISTER NATIONAL Ruins the lower section is supported by columns with Doric capitals. oak doors.The second floor exterior is some what differeent rectangular windows throughout. The main entrance to the in Ohio. that this feature survived from the nineteenth century. The Madison County Courthouse was designed by architect cornice under the eaves.
The interior conforms in general to buildings of its rests on a stone foundation, and measures approximately seventy- Above the clocks is a small bonnet-shaped cap with a mansard The Madison County Courthouse is perhaps the finest Second with the use of round-headed windows and arches above the five feet square.The cornerstone was laid on October 4, building is on the south side.Sandstone steps lead to massive, A two story tower rises above the roof on the south side.The The building was erected at a cost of $209,445.The courthouse is a statue of justice. (Check One) RECEIVED MAR 6 of stained glass.
Above the columns on each of the four sides are pediments.The frames.Above the windows on the second floor is a bracketed tower rests on a pediment above the doorway.It is square, and These panes are approximately one foot designed and best preserved nineteenth century courthouses 7 Fair - Pre-Columbian! - 16th Century SPECIFIC DATE(S) (If Applicable and Known) bullt 1890-1892 Other (Specify) STATEMENT OF

Statement of significance

structure. As can be seen today, Maetzel produced an of its architectural significance, the Madison County MAR 6 SIGNIFICANCE Commerce Engineering Architecture losophy Aboriginal Military Transportation Communications Science Conservation Landscape REGISTER Theater Religion/Phi Literature itarian Prehistoric NATIONAL Agriculture Music Sculpture Social/Human- Education Political Courthouse deserves the recognition of being placed on the Industry Invention The courthouse took two years to construct, and has until the latter part of the nineteenth century.Architect quickly, and London became a famous center for cattle National Register of Historie Places. Franklin County's, was commissioned to design the new London was laid out circa 1810 as the county seat of Maetzel, who was the designer of many courthouses including was built before 1815 and was a Federal type structure.
Urban Planning PERIOD (Check One or More as Appropriate) endured its eighty-two years quite gracefully. Because excellently proportioned building. Apparently county business was not too overwhelming RECEIVED AREAs OF SIGNIFICANCE (Check One or More as Appropriate)

The rest of the file

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

MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Howe, Henry, Historical Collections of Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, The Ohio Centennial Edition, 1902, published by the LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINA TES DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PHOPERTY _OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES N 39° COUNTY REGISTER FORM PREPARED BY 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 c-iteria and procedures set GPO 931-894 039 Degrees Local Name Seconds LONGITUDE DATE STATE LATITUDE ORGANIZATION Minutes ATTEST: CORNER CODE NATIONAL Ohio Columbus Degrees Minutes Seconds 1932 Forest Village Lane Larry Alan Beers National Register.
NATIONAL REGISTER VERIFICATION STREET AND NUMBER: 10. GEOGRAPHICAL DATA State of Ohio. OR COUNTY CITY OR TOWN: NAME AND TITLE: January 22,1973 level of significance of this nomination is: 26- 57 - forth by the National Park Service. The recommended W 830 Title Accept -Ame KEEPER - Federa1 Register entry 4-3-2.3 ARCHEOLOGIST Entered HISTORIAN Send-back Maps Re-submit Photos TECH REVIEW BRANCH CHIEF WORKING NUMBER CONTROL REVIEW ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN National Register write-up REVIEW UNIT CHIEF 7300150 MAR 1 4 1973 Madisen 3-7-73 PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Title: NPS Number Loc. 3/14/73 38665 PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER KPS Number 3/14/ Loo. Form No. 10-301 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Rev.
7-72 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR NPS USE ONLY (Type all entries -attach to or enclose with map) AND/OR HISTORIC: USGS 7%- Series, London Quadrangle 1: 24,000 TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1. Property broundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3. Latitude and longitude reference. INT: 155-72 London 039 1973 Madison NAME STATE COUNTY Ohio MAR LOCATION DATE COMMON: REQUIREMENTS MAP REFERENCE Public Square CODE SCALE: NATIONAL SOURCE: PROPERTY MAP FORM ENTRY NUMBER NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 1961 1968) STREET AND NUM BER: CITY OR TOWN: Madison County Courthouse MAR 6 1973 UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LONDON, OHIO LONDON QUADRANGLE Madt son County Long W 83° NATIONAL 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) the ohio historical society/ohio historical center/columbus, ohio 432ll/telephone (614) 469-4663 March 2, 1973 MAR 5 Dr. William J.
Murtagh, Keeper Washington, D. C. 20240 Founders Hall, Heidelberg College, Seneca County -- First Seneca Licking County Court House, Licking County --One of 10 finest Wood County Court House, Wood County -- County Commissioners Hubbard, Col. William, House, Ashtabula County - Owner considering Bushnell - Foos Historic District, Clark County -- One of the two Both are in jeopardy because of ownership confusion and lack of demolition. REGISTER NATIONAL MAR61973 alterations or replacement. college fighting for economic survival. considering its demolition. Department of Interior Preservation Advisory Board and owmers of subject properties local interest and support. Dear Bill: National Park Service buildings changing ownership and may possibly be in danger.Area County landmark to be offered for registration and for college is being considered for commercial zoning.
These are EMERGENCY applications for reasons cited below: National Register of Historic Place Herewith Iam transmitting 17 completed National Register ap- have been notified of our intent to register. 18th and C Streets, N.W. RECEIVED Interstate 7l and 17th Avenue MAR 6 Pansy Methodist Church and Pansy School District, Clinton County -- county courthouses in Ohio.County Commissioners may be considering and community interest required topreserve the structure ata Dr. William J. Murtagh March 1, 1973 E. 2nd Street District, Greene County -- Houses changing ownership. Warren Public Library, Trumbull County -- Vacant and in jeopardy. Kendrick-Barrett House, Ross County -- In the path of commercial Franklinton Post Office, Franklin County -- In jeopardy. Owner old and poor. Condemnation by city imminent.
Sullivant, Lucas, Building, Franklin County -- In jeopardy due to neglect and lack of interest on part of owner. McDaniel, Melick, and Kirkpatrick Mounds, Licking and Knox Counties -- Peruna Manufacturing Co. Building, Franklin County -- Changing Daniel R. Porter 1973 development. DRP/mu project. Sincerely, Director REGISTER NATIONAL in jeopardy. Hivling House in actual jeopardy. it is simply embarrassing that this landmark is not registered. courthouses in state and may be slated for alteration. Encl. Cleveland Arcade, Cuyahoga County --Of national significance and Jeopardized by proposed U.s. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir ownership and in rapidly changing area of city. Is expected to be Madison County Court House, Madison County -- One of 10 best MAR 1 4 1973 Wood County Old West End District Madison County NRowland: mm Mr. Daniel R. Porter Eon. Delbert L.
Latta Location STATE Name ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Date Entered Director Also Notified Chillicothe State Liaison Officer Franklin County Bowling Green Director,Northeast Region The Ohio Hictorical Society Hon. William B. Saxbe Ross County Lucas County Wood County Court House Kendrick-Barrett Bouse Nadison County Courthouse Hon. Robert Taft, Jr. London 3/12/73 Hon. Chalmers P. Wylie