Nomination for Hamilton County Memorial Building

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Form No. 10-300 (Rev. 10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR NPS USE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM DEC 4 SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES - COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS AND/OR COMMON STREET & NUMBER Northwest Corner of Elm and Grant StreetSOTFOR PUBLICATION CITY. TOWN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT - VICINITY OF COUNTY Hamilton CODE PRESENT USE X BUILDING(S) -WORK IN PROGRESS -PRIVATE RESIDENCE PUBLIC ACQUISITION _IN PROCESS X YES: RESTRICTED BEING CONSIDERED - YES: UNRESTRICTED OWNER OF PROPERTY CITY. TOWMCincinnati 5 LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION REGISTRY OF DEEDS; ETC.

6 REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS 1.Ohio Historic Inventory L.Inventory and Appraisal of Historic Sites, Buildings and Areas DEPOSITORY FOR (1) Ohio Historic Preservation Office SURVEY RECORDS (2) Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 LOCATION DATE CODE TITLE STATE HISTORIC theatre MILITARY ENTERTAINMENT Cincinnati OBJECT AGRICULTURE ACCESSIBLE CLASSIFICATION EDUCATIONAL OWNERSHIP BOTH RELIGIOUS CATEGORY PARK INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC STRUCTURE NAME RECEIVED DISTRICT GOVERNMENT PRIVATE STATUS XOTHER: COURTHOUSE.

Hamilton County Commissioners Ohio Memorial Hall Court and Main Streets XMUSEUM 2nd- Tom Luken Hamilton Country Courthouse Hamilton County Memorial Building DATE ENTERED - UNOCCUPIED _TRANSPORTATION AUG 11 1978 -COMMERCIAL - SITE (1) Ohio Historical Center, Columbus43211 STATE STREET& Hamilton County Courthouse, Court and Main Streets 061 XPUBLIC (2) CiNCiNNATi CiTY HALL PH0 6817 7 6 DESCRIPTION XORIGINAL SITE _MOVED DATE- DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

The Hamilton County Memorial Building is a well designed example of the The facade is characterized by a three-bay frontispiece, with an en- The ground floor contains the entrance foyer, which runs parallel to In the center of this floor is the theatre, which is surrounded on Renaissance interiors, especially that of Versailles, and which sep- The theatre itself consists of an orchestra floor with boxes at the containing the original Thonet Bentwood chairs from Austria, and con- CONDITION UNEXPOSED EXCELLENT DETERIORATED FAIR XUNALTERED Photo surmounted by a pediment with arched windows above. is painted on the arched ceiling over the stage.

proscenium arch in whose arch/vault are contained various patriotic CHECK ONE ridor perpendicular to the facade.On either side of this corridor gaged Corinthian column separating each bay..The whole scheme is en- decorated in stone and marble in a manner sympathetic to the exterior. arates the theatre from the above mentioned room. square stone building resting on a podium base facing the broad boulevard of Elm Street and Washington Park. X.GOOD Chicago Columbian World Exposition of 1893. It is essentially a 15 surmounted by an attic story, with pediment, which 1s decorated is a large rectangular meeting room panelled in an austere, classically Directly above the foyer, on the second floor, is a rectangular room which runs to the front facade wall. There are no interior posts or inspired decor. framed by paired, engaged Corinthian columns.

The entire frontispiece three sides by a curving corridor whose design is derived from French Beaux-arts classical revival style so exuburantly espoused by the rear following the curve of the corridor which they are accessed) _RUINS Form No. 10-300a (Rev. 10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DEC 4 1978 INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM DATE ENTERED Hamilton County Memorial Building, Hamilton County, Ohio CONTINUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 10, plaster walls and ceilings; the south meeting room in green, north in gold (both ot which are turther embellished with hand-painted borders, elements of which are repeated on the ceilings, in formal Empire style, and the daytime sky over the orchestra, all of which is framed by gilded plaster moldings.

A diagonal tile pattern is painted , frieze, arched marble orchestra entrances alternate with panels All the original electric chandeliers and sconces are extant, some panel on the upper one-half of each orchestra seat. The basement, ap- the theatre, which still contains large floor and ceiling ornamental Photo tilation for the area above and behind the stage. foliated plaster moldings. which was then over-painted in a darker tone by hand, graduating from damaged by the leaking roof, which is progressively deteriorating.

The interior of both meeting rooms and the theatre contain painted over the side and rear sections of the balcony, again framed by gilded, The two staircases flanking the foyer have marble treds and risers and proached by cast iron stairs flanking the offices and kitchen contains at the balcony level the walls have been decorated by faux damask framed The roof is barrel tile. giving an illusion of height to this otherwise flat box space.The FOR NPS USE ONLY darkest at the bottom to fade out completely at shoulder level, thus ceiling is painted with garlands, armour and weaponry in the Roman 14, Plaster walls, cornices and ceiling and wood window frames have been A cast iron balustrade is extant on all RECEIVED AUG 11 1978 however, may be missing glass shades.

The theatre chandeliers over meter fan (extant) must have originally provided exhaust ventilation PAGE decorate the frieze on the balcony below the brass railing:Beneath in carved gilded plaster. of gilded crossed spears draped with bunting surmounted by foliated wreathes set against a dark green background in a gilded frame. staircases from first to balcony.levels. wood veneer backs or seats,and replacement of the upholstered velvet The theatre can boast superb accoustics for its 258 original orchestra grills covering the duct openings.A smaller fan provided exhaust ven- the orchestra section maybe print) AREAS OF

Statement of significance

Arts style, all of which have been undisturbed since completion with the were held June 13, 1908. stood between the Hall and Music Hall. The theatre is an outstanding example of performance hall design, at -the many fine smaller 19th and early 20th century halls in which Cin- 1700-1799 1400-1499 EDUCATION ART RELIGION PERIOD POLITICS/GOVERNMENT SCIENCE ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SCULPTURE An original rendering MILITARY cony row. AGRICULTURE _EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT _COMMUNICATIONS cinnatians attended cultural, performing arts, social, entertainment and business affairs during the golden age of the city's cultural life prior the dedication exercises MUSIC to the second World War.

voice tones anywhere on the stage can be clearly heard in the last bal- seat, and such excellent accoustics that a conversation held in normal _CONSERVATION _PHILOSOPHY -1600-1699 BUILDER/ARCHITECT Samual Hannaford and Sons _1800-1899 - 1500-1599 - ECONOMICS - LITERATURE - LAW PREHISTORIC The significance of the building lies primarily in its superb architec- tural design and high degree of applied decorative motifs in the Beaux once both elegant and intimate with unbroken sight lines from every trance reads "Inscription-Inscription-Inscription" hangs in the north INVENTION mission in an architectural competition as the lettering over the en- X1900- public use, primarily to veterans and related organizationssto this day.

possibly prepared for sub- were charged with its trusteeship,and who have made it available for This exquisite theatre is the last remaining example of signers of the renowned Music Hall) construction was completed in 1908; Ohio, Cincinnati, A Guide to the Queen City and Its Neighbors. (Cincinnati: The Wiesen-Hart Press, 1943). LO

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GEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY _approximately one UTM REFERENCES VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Subdivision of the City of Cincinnati, measuring approximately 90.25 by 100 feet. STATE L 11 FORM PREPARED BY NAME / TITLE Lucy Scardino Ainslie, President STREET & NUMBER 341 LaFayette Avenue CITY OR TOWN Ohio 45220 12 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION NATIONAL. - - As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the NationalRegister andcertify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service.

STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER SIGNATURE FOR NPS USE ONLY I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER GPO 892-453 CODE DATE ORGANIZATION NORTHING COUNTY Cincinnati TELEPHONE ATTEST: MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES LOCAL_ ZONE EASTING SHPO LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES AL1,6 L711,415,8,0 The nominated property consists of Lots 25 to 28 inclusive in the Patterson and Grant THE EVALUATED SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE IS: ZONE PHOTOS 2 CONTROL REVIEW National Register Write-up - Sept. 3,1974 INT: 1538-73 Entered KEEPER ARCHEOLOGIST Re-submit Send-back MAPS Harrison Federal Register entry HISTORIAN WORKING NUMBER BRANCH CHIEF REVIEW UNIT CHIEF TECH REVIEW Accept Cole 1 8 1974 1, 3.

74, 3 Photos / OX 8.15.28 Inventory - REVIEW UNIT CHIEF Send-back - Re-submit - KEEPER HAER OTHER ARCHEOLOGIST Review CONTROL TECHNICAL BRANCH CHIEF National Register Write-up Federal Register Entry Entered DEC 4 11.30.28 12.1.78 INT:2106- 74 1978 Maps Working Numbeg.11.

28 .384 9 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service WAso No.7 1 .from Washington Park Memorial Hall-Music Hall Hamilton County Memorial1 Building DEC 4 AUG 1 1 1978 Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Park Memorial Hall-Music Hall from Washington Hamilton County, Ohio Negative: with photogrpaher from Washington Park Memorial Hall-Music Hall AUG 11 1978 DEC4 Park Hamilton County Memorial Building Memorial Hall-Music Hall from Washington Negative: with photographer Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Hamilton County, Ohio 3-Bay Center Section View of Grant Street DEC 4 AUG 11 1978 Negative: with photographer Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Hamilton County Memorial Building 3-Bay Center Section View of Grant Street Hamilton County, Ohio South-Green Meeting Room Looking West DEC 4 AUG 11 1978 South-Green Meeting Room Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Hamilton County Memorial Building Hamilton County, Ohio Negative: with photographer "Memorial" Room, 2nd Floor DEC 4 AUG 11 1978 "Memorial" Room, 2nd floor Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Hamilton County Memorial Building Negative: with photographer Hamilton County, Ohio Section Corridor to Orchestra DEC 4 AUG 1 1 1978 Hamilton County Memorial Building Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Negative: with photographer Hamilton County, Ohio Corridor to Orchestra Section Theatre-Looking South from Balcony Hamilton County, Ohio DEC 4 AUG 11 1978 Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Hamilton County Memorial Building Negative: with photographer Theatre-Looking South from Balcony Theatre from Stage AUG 1 1 1978 Negative: with photographer Theatre from Stage DEC4 Hamilton County Memorial Building Hamilton County, Ohio Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Stage g Procenium Arch Hamilton County, Ohio DEC 4 Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Negative: with photographer Hamilton County Memorial Building Stage G Procenium Arch South-Green Meeting Room 10 Looking East Negative: with photographer DEC 4 AUG 11 1978 Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 South-Green Meeting Room Hamilton County Memorial Building Hamilton County, Ohio North-Gold Meeting Room 1l Looking South DEC 4 AUG 11 1978 North-Gold Meeting Room Photogrphher: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Negative: with photographer Hamilton County Memorial Building Hamilton County, Ohio Lower Balcony DEC 4 AUG 11 1978 Negative: with photographer Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Hamilton County Memorial Building Lower Balcony Hami1ton County, Ohio Ceiling Over Balcony Negative: with photographer DEC 4 AUG 11 1978 Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Hamilton County Memorial Building Ceiling Over Balcony Hamilton County Ohio South Wall of Lower Balcony DEC 4 AUG 1 1 1978 1978 Hamilton County Memorial Building Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Hamilton County, Ohio Negative: with photographer South Wall of Lower Balcony South Wall of Lower Balcony DEC 4.

AUG 1 1 1978 Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Hamilton County Memorial Building Negative: with photographer South Wall of Lower Balcony Hamilton County, Ohio Northeast Corner over Stair- 16 case, Upper Balcony Hamilton County, Ohio AUG 11 1978 - DEC 4 Balcony Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Hamilton County Memorial Building Negative: with photographer Northeast Corner over Staircase, Upper 1775 1783 Bronze Plaque Honoring Pioneers THE OHIO SOCIETY SONS OF THE REVOLUTION HELPED TO BUILD UP THIS WESTERN COUNTRY AND NOW LIE BURIED IN HAMILTON COUNTY.

OHIO THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY WHO AFTER THE WAR FOR FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE MDCCCCIX SOLDIERS OF THE REVOLUTION AUG 1 1 1978 DEC 4 Hamilton County Memorial Building Photographer: Lucy Ainslie, June 1978 Bronze Plaque Honoring Pioneers Negative: with photographer Hamilton County, Ohio -i UTM Reference: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES COVINGTON QUADRANGLE 16/714580/4331550 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC COVINGTON, K- Memorial Bldg STATE OF KENTUCKY GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Hamitton County PETER W. SWENTY - CHAIRMAN HERBERT W. STEVENS DIRECTOR OF CITY PLANNING SAMUEL T. BRITTON ROOM 222. CITY HALL JOHN B. SHEBLESSY JAMES C. CISSELL CINCINNATI. OHIO WILLIAM V. DONALDSON L. MONTY ERB July 11, 1978 AUG 11 1978 I-71 & 17th Ave. Re: Martin House - 6500 Beechmont Ave. Hamilton County Memorial Hall - Grant & Elm Sts. Dear Ms.

Klimoski: - REGISTER LCB/ag NATIONAL RECEIVED Sincerely, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Nomination to National Register. Gretchen Klimoski Ohio Historic Preservation Office Equal Opportunity Employer Ohio Historical Center PHONE 352-3471 OF CITY PLANNING the staff recommendation to support the above mentioned nominations. WILLIAM J. ENNIS The City P1anning Commission at its meeting of July 3,1978,adopted Planner II CITY PLANNING COMMISSIONT | ESTELLE B. BERMAN - VICE CHAIRMAN F.R. 8-29-78 JOnes & Architecture, Interior Design September 1, 1978 Dr. William J. Murtagh Keeper of the National Register Department of the Interior Washington, D. C. 20240 RE: H32-NR Dear Mr. Murtagh: Our firm enthusiastically supports the efforts of the Committee to Restore architecture, the building contains a 600 seat theater, whose acoustics are excellent.

It is an ideal setting for chamber music, and other per- forming arts groups. In recent years, Cincinnati has suffered the loss of two excellent old theaters; this building is one of only a few remaining examples of this period. trees, and surrounded by excellent examples of late nineteenth and early ago, there has been increased awareness of the value of this area, and an increasing desire to restore this neighborhood. The restoration of the Hamilton County Memorial Building would greatly enhance the area, would be supportive of the activities at Music Hall, and would provide some needed incentive for the restoration of the housing and the park. include it on the Register of Historic Places. Thomas E. Speer, A.IlA. EAST CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 513/241- 2022 speer TES/ca the Hamilton County Memorial Building.

Yours truly, in which it is situated.It is adjacent to Music of the Cincinnati Heritage Conservation & Recreation Service This building is an excellent example of turn of the century, Beaux Arts Design. Aside from its value as an historically significant piece of We hope you will agree with us as to the importance of this building, and Finally, the Memorial Building is important as a part of the neighborhood EIGHTH STREET TSP NSE (ATTACHED) 2 7 1978 THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INITIALS NE CILL ATIACHED) THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI 2334 DANA AVENUE CINCINNATI, OHIO 45208 Sept ember 7, 1978 Dr. William J. Murtaugh Keeper of the National Register Department of the Interior Washington, D. C. 20240 Re: H32-Nr Dear Dr.

Murtaugh: building will be restored, the Junior League of Cincinnati supports Memorial Building is a unique structure of the early 1900's that could not be duplicated today in a like style with the use of the Memorial Building is an historically significant building, that of this type should be used to benefit the community where they In June, 1978, the Junior League of Cincinnati, which is composed his memory. (It is hoped that such a testimonial will give indi- memorial to our "soldiers, sailors, and pioneers", and, if restored, it could be a truly "viable" historical remembrance because there is a need in Cincinnati for a building of this type which could be Sineerely yours President Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Mary Anne Brennan REGENCY SQUARE are situated.

this historic structure.) viduals an additional reason to contribute to the restoration of utilized by community civic and cultural organizations. the efforts to perpetuate the memory of Thomas Schippers and encour- and encourages this listing in the National Register because the age his friends and admirers to contribute to the restoration of the of 9o0 active and sustaining members, passed a resolution to support Memorial Building so that the theater therein may be named to honor n the National Register of Historic Places In the hope that the such a building should be preserved, and that historical buildings Nancy S.

Kohnen The Hamilton County Memorial Building has been nominated for listing The building is significant in Cincinnati history because it is a SEP 2 7 1978 T INITIALS THE NATIUNAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE REC'D SEP 1.3 1978 The Junior League of Cincinnati was established in 1920 for the purpose of pro- 45 states, 8 Canadian provinces, and Mexico City with more than 120,000 members dedicated to the mutual purpose of volunteerism. totaling $7,500 to help establish the Appalachian Identity Center, the Frank Foster Library, and the Cultural Room at Washington Park School. From 1977 to 1979, League projects have attracted $72,000 in grant monies to gram, will take place in the obstetrical division of four hospitals and will county, and state public achools. The fund receives all the profits from the League's fund raising events.

top skaters in the United States, many of whom will be our Olympic representatives Show House, an historic townhouse located in East Walnut Hills at 1890 Madison Festival, which is now being successfully run by volunteers from the Appalachian Cincinnati. in mental health assessment followed by advocacy to improve the mental health in community affairs.

Cincinnati.The Edna McConnell Clarke Foundation has given the Junior League moting volunteerism and training its members for effective voluntary participation sponsored by the League, is researching a major project in support of the city, Volunteer Corps, $24,000 to revamp the Voluntary Action Center, and $2,260 for JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI teers have developed a Child Advocacy and a Better You) volunteer hours annually as service and leadership volunteers in greater Disabilities,$5,0o0 as seed money for L.E.A.A.fundings to establish the Justice usually.turned.over to the community.League members contribute over 50,000 well established through the leadership of Junior League volunteers, they are The Cincinnati League is one of 235 members of the Association of Junior Leagues.

purpose is to demonstrate the effective training of older volunteers (55 and over) ships organized by the Junior League, the Queen City Skating Club, and the Figure The competition will bring over $1,000,000 in revenue to the The League's major fund raiser for 1978 is the Decorators During the last ten years, the Cincinnati Junior League has contributed $90,000 April 1978 and has applied for a $3,000 grant from the Mott Foundation to estab- utilize: league volunteers, training by Family Service of Cincinnati, and the The above projects are supported by the Junior League's Community Trust Fund. will be open from April 30 to May 21 with a minimum of 15,000 visitors. There Community. to aid new parents in adapting to parenthood. This project, an educational pro- the Guidebook for the Handicapped.

In 1970, the League funded the Appalachian system in Hamilton County.Presently, there are 17 volunteers assessing the Road.The house has been totally renovated by 35 area decorators.The Show House the following year. City of Cincinnati. page two attitude, and leadership skills. AMP (Association Management Process) is the Carolyn Fovel April 1978 emphasis placed on communication awareness, creative problem solving, positive interior designers to receive public exposure through their contributions, and Publicity and SALT will be offered to the Community in the near future. also benefits the revitalizing efforts of East Walnut Hills.An on-going fund printing and has sold over 20,000 copies. her choices in life and how they relate to her personal goals and priorities.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI courses are designed to provide skills valuable to the volunteer.Both Focus SALT &Leadership a leadership training course with will be many benefits to the community in addition to the monies turned over through community projects.The Show House provides an opportunity for the FOCus is a course which provides an opportunity for the individual to focus on money, manpower, materials, time, and organization authority. All training The Cincinnati Junior League offers many training opportunities to its members. raiser is Cincinnati Celebrates.This nationally sold party book is in its 4th HAMILTON COUNTY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL HALL - CINCINNATI, OHIO 45210 A FEDERATION OF UNITED STATES VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE OF Your reply to this letter should September 26, 1978 Grant and Elm Streets Cinoinnati, Ohio 45210 Att: Jozaph S.

Stern, Jr., Chairman hours without compensation in this saored old shrine and I am proud to have right put his or her shoulder to the proverbial wheel to make the Cinoinna- t1 Memorial Hall and Washington Park (across the street) Cinoinnati's Mem- Dr. William j. Mirtagh Keeper of the National Register United States Department of the Interior Heritage Conservation and Reoreation Servioe Washington, D. C. 20240 AND THEIR AUXILIARIES Faithfully yours, oopy to: orial and Cultural Conter. letter indicates otherwise Restoration Committoe for their interest in behalf of the Committee's purpose and intent. auspioious of the United States Department of the Interior and will forth- As a class the Amerioan War Veteran is a noble person, thereforo,I am oer- Se directod to the writer unless REGISTER RECEIVED OF THE CINCINNATI, OHIO AT 3 O'CLOCK P. M.

commemorate the services of the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Pioneers of Hamilton County, Ohio. Hamilton County Memorial Building, erected to Saturday, June thirteenth, 1908 ELM AND GRANT STREETS - Quintette and Audience PROF. L. MUND, Pianist Presentation of Building to 1 Acceptance of Building, - "Blest be The Ground"-Quintette, - J. T. Monfort Robert W. Humphreys Words of Welcome - - - Mayor Col. L. Markbreit - Gov. A. L. Harris - Gen. Chas. H. Grosvenor " America" Assembly, Taps Invocation, Address County Commissioners, Quintette Oration "Smittie's Bugler " Hon. Stanley Struble Philemon Stansberry Star Spangled Banner, Capt. E. R. Monfort "Tenting To-night " Sydney J. Cowen Rev. W. D. Cole, D. D. Philip Hinkle REGISTER ELIAS R. MONFORT, PRESIDENT. AARON MCNEIL, SECRETARY. * GEN'L B. R. COWEN. CHARLES A. MILLER. PAUL M. MILLIKIN. GEO. B. FOX.

RECEIVED NATIONAL OCT 0 5 1978 BOARD OF TRUSTEES STAFF MEMBER: BUBVE DIVISION: NR OFFICE OF ARCHEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION PHONE : ADDRESS: DEC 4 1978 Thorp, W.A., House Defiance County Aldrich, Aaron, House Bay Village St. Patrick's Catholic Church Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum Dr. Thomas H. Smith Honorable Charles A. Vanik Honorable Thomas A. Luken Columbus, Ohio 43211 Byers/bjr 12/22/78 Location STATE Director Defiance Knowlton-Bourn House Name OHIO Hamilton County Cincinnati Date Entered Sauer-Watson House Also Notified Brecksville Cuyahoga County Honorable Ronald M. Mottl Mayfield Heights Hamilton County Memorial Building State Historic Preservation Officer ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Honorable Delbert L. Latta Honorable John H. Glenn, Jr. Interstate 7l at 17th Avenue The Ohio Historical Society DEC 4 city / town XCOUNTY 6)NPS. REGION: NW corner of Elm and Grant Sts.

SOURCE of NOMINATION - FEDERAL - deteriorated Daltered Dexcellent Oruins Omoved -NOT INTACT - O Ounexposed - Unknown -unexcavated # C NOT APPLICABLE - 9 - No Access AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE : - LANDSCAPE ARCH.- 15 -RECREATION -28 )CLAIMS: explain -ENGINEERING -11 - POLITICS/ GOVT.- 21 - LAW - 16 - RELIGION-22 - SETTLEMENT-29 - COMMUNICATIONS-7 -EXPLORATION -12 - LITERATURE- 17 - SCIENCE- 23 'oldest' O - AGRICULTURE -3 - CONSERVATION - 8 C HEALTH -27 - MILITARY - 18 - ARCHITECTURE-4 - ECONOMICS-9 C INDUSTRY- 13 - MUSIC - 19 - SOCIAL / CULTURAL- 30 'only' D - ART-5 - EDUCATION-10 - INVENTION - 14 - PHILOSOPHY -20 - TRANSPORTATION -25 3 functions *architectural style(s): 1 interior decorator: @bullder/contractor: _date.

IF ADDITIONAL SPACE NEEDED, NUMBER & PUT ON REVERSED Hamilton 061 Midwest Cincinnati CONDITION ASSOCIATION STATE INSTITUTIONAL: EVENTS: artisan: CURRENTLY: WHEN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT: ADMINISTRATOR PERSONAL: artist: landscape architect/garden designer: major alterations: PRIVATE ORGANIZATION master builder: URBAN PLANNING-31 SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT-1 NATIONAL REGISTER WRITE-UP historic events: Memorial Hall dates of initial construction: vicinity of ARCHEOLOGY-historic-1 NATIONAL REGISTER DATA SHEET ENTERTAINMENT - 26 Coriginal site SAVED? YES Tfeatures: 3) date of entry: 4) county coder Hamilton County Memorial Building -good S O UNKNOWN-6 )ADAPTIVE USE DOYES ONO "first' O -ARCHEOLOGY - prehistoric-2 2 OTHER NAMES CONGRESS. DISTRICT Oreconstructed ETHNIC ACCESS GROUP COMMERCE-6 LOCAL if state who prepared form? IS PROPERTY A HISTORIC DISTRICT?yesno Ofair