MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Pabst, editor. Delaware, Ohio: Author, 1958. OGEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY_less than one QUADRANGLE SCALE 1:24,000 approximately 70 meters to a tree and fence line, then east approximately 60 meters, then NAME/ TITLE David A. Simmons STREET & NUMBER I-71 and 17th Avenue CITY OR TOWN 2 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION THE EVALUATED SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE IS: LOCAL X 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 National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service.
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER SIGNATURE FORNPS USE ONLY I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER KEEPER OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER GPO 921-803 466-1500 COUNTY 9/11/78 CODE NORTHING DATE ORGANIZATION Columbus NATIONAL TELEPHONE STATE ATTEST: UTM REFERENCES Ohio Historic Preservation Office Ohio Delaware County Courthouse: Recorders Office; Auditors Office, ZONE EASTING South of the house with the right-of-way of Red Bank Road,then proceeding north west CHIEF OF REGISTRATION FORM PREPARED BY Chicagot Baskin & Co., 1880 QUADRANGLE NAME VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES Sunbury Beginning from the point of intersection of the driveway then west to point of beginning History of Delaware County and Ohio. Photos - ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Inventory .
KEEPER OTHER HAER TECHNICAL Review Maps Entered ARCHEOLOGIST HISTORIAN Federal Register Entry Working Number BRANCH CHIEF United States Department of the Interior-Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service National Register Write-up 11. 14.78.4544 Send-back 1.8,79 12-29-78 Re-submit 1, 24.79 CONTROL State 11.15.78 STATE Ohia Geographical Data -- Acreage: UTM Reference(s): _ Description: Certification: Other: Photographic Coverage: IS RESUBMITTED. Map Coverage: clarification of the information indicated below.PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WHEN THE NOMINATION Verbal Boundary Description: United States Department of the Interior-Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Thank you for your attentton to the above items.
1124 Bibliography: The attached National Register Inventory-Nomination form is being returned to your office for Clrief,Branch of Registration UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES FEB 2 INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM DATE ENTERED SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES - COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS Keeler, Diadatus, House AND/OR COMMON STREET & NUMBER - NOT FOR PUBLICATION CITY, TOWN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT X VICINITY OF PRESENT USE STRUCTURE -WORK IN PROGRESS PUBLIC ACQUISITION -ENTERTAINMENT -IN PROCESS XLYES: RESTRICTED -GOVERNMENT -BEING CONSIDERED - YES: UNRESTRICTED OWNER OF PROPERTY NAME Wayman Lawrence 5 LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION REGISTRY OF DEEDS,ETC.
6 REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS DEPOSITORY FOR 43015 039 1976 041 43021 HISTORIC DATE CODE BOTH Delaware LOCATION COUNTY PUBLIC RELIGIOUS CLASSIFICATION OWNERSHIP Columbus STATE ACCESSIBLE Galena MUSEUM CATEGORY AGRICULTURE TRANSPORTATION SCIENTIFIC DISTRICT SITE NAME MILITARY Ohio Historic Inventory STATUS INDUSTRIAL Sandusky Street TITLE Delaware County Courthouse Ohio Historic Preservation Office XPRIVATE XBUILDING(S) _COMMERCIAL SURVEY RECORDS - EDUCATIONAL - UNOCCUPIED COURTHOUSE, 12th Sam Devine 4567 Red Bank Road Ohio _OBJECT FOR NPS USE ONLY -OTHER: PH0687502 _PARK Form No. 10-300 REV. (9/77) Lawrence House DESCRIPTION _MOVED DATE.
The Diadatus Keeler House is a l 1/2 story braced frame L-shaped building over a partial The structure has horizontal clapboard siding and a gable roof covered by asphalt projecting cornice of the facade is finely detailed with parallel rows of a sawtooth The facade is symmetrically divided into five bays with the main entrance in the center oak columns and the pediment features the same sawtooth designs as on cornice of the main and pointed arches. The interior of the main block has a central hallway flanked by single rooms on either runs the length of the wall of the stairway. Tool markings seem to indicate that this and groove ash. A small shed is at the rear of the lot of the house but is of no historical interest.
CONDITION UNEXPOSED UNALTERED DETERIORATED EXCELLENT XORIGINAL SITE XALTERED porch.Pilasters of similar design to the porch columns surround and divide the double CHECK ONE way at the right of the hallway has a tiger maple banister, railings, steps and risers. shingles.There are chimneys with molded caps at both gable ends of the main rectangular block and a large chimney in the center of the rear wing that forms the Lshaped of the -GOOD -RUINS _FAIR The rear wing includes the dining room, kitchen and several bedrooms. The stair- DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE design in the form of bed and crown moldings. A photograph of the house taken about the turn of the century shows a dentil band in place of the present sawtooth pattern molding. Carpenter style box lock, 3-paned fixed sidelights and a fluted framing.
It is fronted tri-sectioned panels that are topped by a blind elliptical arch similar to the front main block and the wing. It is supported by simple square columns. paneling is original. The interior woodwork is black walnut and the floors are tongue side. limestone basement.A series of cut stones set on edge hides the rough stone foundation. AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE -- CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW -LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE -SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN MUSIC POLITICS/GOVERNMENT _OTHER (SPECIFY) SPECIFIC DATES STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE atypical for buildings of this period identified in the area, and increases the signifi- Randall P. Arnold, Jr.
was a builder in the eastern portion of the county at this time Diadatus Keeler, born in Vermont settled on the 150 acre farm south of Galena in 1819 1500-1599 1600-1699 EDUCATION 1400-1499 ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC COMMUNICATIONS ECONOMICS RELIGION 1900- TRANSPORTATION SIGNIFICANCE LAW EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT COMMERCE PERIOD CONSERVATION MILITARY AGRICULTURE ART his heirs. SCULPTURE X1800-1899 LITERATURE XARCHITECTURE The Keeler House stairway is undoubtedly the most magnificent example located to date. and for its association with an important farmer in Genoa Township. The Keeler House stands today as an excellent example of the architecture and heritage The Diadatus Keeler House is significant as an example of a unique local building type of eastern Delaware County.
The extensive use of tiger maple paneling with the staircase however, is extremely Presbyterian Church in the township.He died in 1854 and the farm was divided among cance of this particular property. and unusual features in these buildings is the use of tiger maple for the staircases. important farmer in the area noted for introducing several new strains of sheep and hogs this area during the 1830s. siding ata Galena sawmill,apparently in preparation for the construction of the present -SCIENCE PREHISTORIC - ENGINEERING _1700-1799 _THEATER _PHILOSOPHY. -INDUSTRY -COMMUNITY PLANNING into the township. In addition, Keeler was a well known elder and organizer of the and may have constructed this house. A home in near-by Galena that has definitely 1833 BUILDER/ARCHITECT INVENTION ARCHEOLOGY-PREHISTORIC Attributed to Randall R.Arnold,Jr.
The Keeler House is an example of a local building type characterized as a story-and- been established as built by Arnold exhibits a number of similarities to the Keeler House.The journals of a Galena sawmill also indicate that Arnold was very active in and erected a log structure. By the fall of 183l he is recorded as buying some walnut Delaware County Courthouse: Recorders Office; Auditors Office, Pabst, editor. Delaware, Ohio: Author, 1958.
10 GEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY less than one QUADRANGLE SCALE 1:24,000 UTM REFERENCES VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION approximately 70 meters to a tree aid fence line, then east approximately 60 meters, then STATE - FORM PREPARED BY NAME / TITLE STREET & NUMBER I-71 and 17th Avenue CITY OR TOWN 12 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION THE EVALUATED SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE IS: 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 National Register and certify 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 KEEPER OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER GPO 921-803 466-1500 Sunbury DATE CODE ORGANIZATION Columbus COUNTY 9/11/78 TELEPHONE NORTHING Ohio ZONE EASTING Beginning from the point of intersection of the driveway Ohio Historic Preservation Office MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES QUADRANGLE NAME LOCAL X CHIEF OF REGISTRATION David A. Simmons ZONE ATTEST: Form No. 10-300a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE JAN 2 4 1979 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES FEB 2 1979 INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM Keeler, Diadatus House, Galena vicinity, Delaware County, Ohio CONTINUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 7,8,9 PAGE Only speculated guesses can be made regarding the alterations made to the house.
The tool markings on the floor joists of the rear wing, however suggest that is was probably part of the original construction, or at least that it was completed very 19th century as evidenced by the historic photograph and the sawtooth cornice was blocks set on their sides across the foundation of the facade to conceal the random fieldstone behind; the attenuated details typical of the pre-Victorian architectural styles; and finally, the predominant use of tiger maple for the stairs in a central eastern half of Dealware County and the northeastern corner of Franklin County. whose minds conceived the designs for these early buildings and whose skillful hands transmitted the designs into structures of timber, brick and stone have received Randall R. Arnold. Arnold was a native of Vermont who came to central Ohio with his parents at the age of six in 1812.
He apprenticed with a mill-wright, learned the carpentry trade, and as indicated by the 1880 county history and the extant examples of his work, became "a very good one, too." After living in eastern Delaware Here he became a civic leader and was instrumental in establishing the present Otterbein College. He died sometime in the 1880s. The Keeler House is therefore, as stated in the original nomination, an excellent example of the distinctive architecture and heritage of a rural portion of central I. I. Frary. Early Homes of Ohio. Richmond, Va.: Garret & Mossie, 1936. Ohio.
the Keeler House can be attributed to the "pioneer master carpenter and builder," RECEIVED FOR NPS USE ONLY constructed bya master carpenter/builder.The building type has the following The Keeler House embodies the distinctive characteristics of a local building type enough work has been done to identify this building type as being concentrated in the DATE ENTERED The concentration of this building type in a 15 mile circle centering on Sunbury (Hev. 10-74) shortly after the front block. The porch was added sometime before the end of the or side hallway. Although a totally comprehensive survey has not yet been completed, I. I. Frary, preeminent historian of Ohio's early architecture, has said, "the men County, he relocated to the northeastern corner of Franklin County near Westerville. added sometime between 1900 and the 1930s. The dormers were added in the 1930s.
features:a story and-a-half braced frame construction with rear wings; cut stone scant recognition of their ability."It is thus of additional significance that Photos Inventory - REVIEW UNIT CHIEF BRANCH CHIEF Send-back _ Re-submit . KEEPER OTHER HAER Maps TECHNICAL Review CONTROL Federal Register Entry National Register Write-up United States Department of the Interior-Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Working Number11.14 . 78.44 S44 21.79 FEB 2 Entered_FEB 2 State Property 2.1.29 Diadatus Keeler House, Galena vicinity Date: December, 1977 #1 Facade of house, view looking north FEB 2 Negatives: Ohio Historic Preservation Office Photographer: David Simmons Delaware County, Ohio Date: December, 1977 NOV 1 41978 FEB 2 1979 Negatives: Ohio Historic Preservation Office Photographer: David Simmons Diadatus Keeler House, Galena vicinity Delaware County, Ohio #2 Rear wing of house.
View looking south Delaware County, Ohio Date: December, 1977 FEB 2 1979 View looking west Negatives: Ohio Historic Preservation Office Photographer: David Simmons Diadatus Keeler House, Galena vicinity #3 Rear wing of house showing rear porch Diadatus Keeler House, Galena vicinity Date: December, 1977 FEB 2 1979 Negatives: Ohio Historic Preservation Office Photographer: David Simmons #4 Front porch, view looking northeast Delaware County, Ohio Date: December, 1977 FEB 2 1979 southwest Negatives: Ohio Historic Preservation Office Diadatus Keeler House, Galena vicinity Photographer: David Simmons #5 Former double door entrance, view looking Delaware County, Ohio Delaware County, Ohio Date: December, 1977 FEB 2 1979 #6 Interior stairway Negatives: Ohio Historic Preservation Office Photographer.
David Simmons Diadatus Keeler House, Galena vicinity Diadatus Keeler House, Galena vicinity Photographer: David Simmons Date- December, 1977 #7 Photograph of house taken ca. 1900 FEB 2 1979 Negatives: Ohio Historic Preservation Office Delaware County, Ohio NOV 1 4 1978 Diadatus Keeler Hse SUNBURY QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UTm Reference SUNBURY, OHO NOV 1 4 1978 UNITED STATES 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) E341310 ROAD CLASSIFICATION Galena, Ohio 43021 January 17, 1919 Dr. Wiliiam J. Murtagh Depattment of tne Interior Washington, D. C. 20240 the current owners is written In support of the inclusion of the home in the National Register. We agree that it is a fine example of early nouses in this area and should be protected. in the Register, I am writing to put in the record Form as prepared by David A.
Simmons, Ohio Historic carpenter who restoped the home in 1938-40 said it is unlikely that the trim was not original also. Incidentally, although there is not eeference to assured us that the front porch was also part of and beam by the time he finished, we have always accepted his judgment. Since we were not sure, we felt it sensible to register our comments. We look forward to hearing that the property has been listed on the National Register. Sincerely, Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Dear Dr. Murtagh: Joan W. Lawrence In addition to expressing support for inclusion In regard to the nomination of the "Keeler. Diadatus Perhaps it is not important to bring up this matter. 4567 Red Bank Road house in condition; replacing trim would be low on House" In Delaware County, Ohio, this letter from page, first paragraph, last sentence, there is photograph, to which Mr.
Simmons refers for his If the photo were blown up and examined, we feel sure our view this point in the nomination, that same carpenter the original home. Since he knew every support reference to a dentil band in place of the present the walnut siding which he had to remove was original; JAN 23 1979 TELEPHONE CALL (AFTACHED) THE NATIUNAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE REC'D INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE (ATTACHED) ALM ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER STATE OHIO FEB 2 Huntington, John, Pumping Tower / Keeler, Diadatus, House Kearns, George and Edward, Eouses Also Notified Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum Honorable John H. Glenn, Jr. Dr. Thomas H. Smith Honorable Ronald M. Mottl Honorable Samuel L.
Devine Columbus, Ohio 43211 Lancaster Name 1979 Cuyahoga County Muskingum County Bay Village Director Wesley Chapel Hopetown The Ohio Historical Society For further information, please call the National Register at (202)343-6401. Fairfield County Zenesville Date Entered State Historic Preservation Officer Lancaster West Main Street Historic District Interstate 7l at l7th Avenue Ross County Honorable Clarence E. Miller Galena vicinity Delaware County Honorable William H, Harsha Byers/bjr Location 2/12/79 2 OTHER NAMES: county coder FEB Keeler, Diadatus, House city I town SE of Galena at 4567 Red Bank Rd.
SOURCE of NOMINATION - FEDERAL - deteriorated -SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT - 2 Dexcellent Oruins EO NOT INTACT-O -good Dunexposed Oreconstructed - Unknown -unexcavated ZO NOT APPLICABLE - 8 - No Access AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE : - LANDSCAPE ARCH.- 15 - POLITICS / GOVT."* 21 -RECREATION -28 CLAIMS: explain "first'O - LAW - 16 - RELIGION- 22 - ARCHEOLOGY-historic-1 - COMMUNICATIONS -7 -EXPLORATION -12 - LITERATURE -17 - SCIENCE- 23 DURBAN PLANWING-31 'oldest' O - AGRICULTURE -3 - CONSERVATION- 8 - HEALTH-27 - MILITARY- 18 - ARCHITECTURE-4 - ECONOMICS- 9 - INDUSTRY- 13 - MUSIC- 19 - SOCIAL / CULTURAL- 30 'only' D - ART-5 - EDUCATION-10 - INVENTION - 14 C PHILOSOPHY - 20 - TRANSPORTATION - 25 8 functions major alterations : @ architectural style(s): -landscape architeet / garden designer: ) interior decorator: @builder/contractor: EVENTS : _date.
IF ADDITIONAL SPACE NEEDED, NUMBER & PUT ON REVERSE 1979 ASSOCIATION Delaware Galena ENGINEERING-11 engineer: ADMINISTRATOR STATE ENTERTAINMENT-26 INSTITUTIONAL: vicinity of PERSONAL: SETTLEMENT-29 PRIVATE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY: artist: artisan: historic events: master builder: NATIONAL REGISTER WRITE-UP WHEN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT: SAVED?YES NATIONAL REGISTER DATA SHEET dates of initial construction: Coriginal site reviewers initials, Daltered Mfeatures: Omoved date of entry: - - COMMERCE-6 C SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN-24OTHER (SPECIFY) CONDITION UNKNOWN-4 if state who prepared form? ARCHEOLOGY-prehistoric-2 LOCAL ADAPTIVE USE YES NO NAMES give role & date
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