MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES 10 GEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY _ VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION STATE - 11 FORM PREPARED BY NAME / TITLE November, 1977 STREET & NUMBER 419-586-2365, Ex. 53 CITY OR TOWN 12 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION THE EVALUATED SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE IS: LOCAL NATIONAL - 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 DIRECTOR. OFFICE OF ARCHEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION KEEPER OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER GPO 892.453 DATE CODE TELEPHONE Celina ORGANIZATION COUNTY 1914.
NORTHING Ohio UTM REFERENCES 100 South Campus Drive Library Movement in the United States. ATTEST: 1.69 acres The County Library, the Pioneer County Library _the Brumback Library of Van Wert County, Ohio) and the County Van Wert, Pioneer Press, LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES Lois Rock, WOBC Asst. Preservationist & Wilson Duprey, Brumback Librarian As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I ZONE Jackson St., on E by Jefferson St., and on S by Main St. ZONE EASTING S HPO Photos - 8- 10.78 Inventory - REVIEW UNIT CHIEF United States Department of the Interior National Park Service WASO No. 7 OTHER ARCHEOLOGIST KEEPER HAER Entered Maps Review CONTROL HISTORIAN TECHNICAL Federal Register Entry National Register Write-up BRANCH CHIEF Working Number 5. 2x.
28 . 3/64 11.20.78 INT:2106 - 74 Send-back 11.28.78 _ STATE Geographical Data -- Acreage: _ UTM Reference(s) : Thank you for your attention to the above items. Description: Certification: Bibliography: Photographic Coverage: IS RESUBMITTED. The attached National Register Inventory-Nomination form is being returned to your office for NAME OF PROPERTY Verbal Boundary Description: Map Coverage: Bill Leboviel United States Department of the Interior- Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service clarification of the information indicated below.PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WHEN THE NOMINATION on the Nationa1 Register staff, telephone(202}3%3-640/ Form No. 10-300 (Rev.
10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MAY 2 2 1978 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM JAN 29 1979 SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES - COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS AND/OR COMMON STREET & NUMBER - NOT FOR PUBLICATION CITY, TOWN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT - VICINITY OF 161 L PRESENT USE *BUILDING(S) _WORK IN PROGRESS -PRIVATE RESIDENCE PUBLIC ACQUISITION -IN PROCESS _YES: UNRESTRICTED TRANSPORTATION OWNER OF PROPERTY 5 LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE REGISTRY OF DEEDS;ETC.
Van Wert County Courthouse REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS CODE DATE BOTH 039 UNOCCUPIED HISTORIC COUNTY TITLE ACCESSIBLE LOCATION PARK CATEGORY OBJECT RELIGIOUS STATE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION SCIENTIFIC MILITARY OWNERSHIP AGRICULTURE ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM COMMERCIAL PRIVATE GOVERNMENT XEDUCATIONAL RECEIVED NAME Ohio STATUS OTHER: Van Wert DATE ENTERED _BEING CONSIDERED Trustees of the Brumback Library _INDUSTRIAL FOR NPS USE ONLY PHD669369 -STRUCTURE 215 W. Main St.
-SITE Delbert Latta - 5th X PUBLIC -FEDERAL STATE COUNTY _LOCAL Brumback Library DESCRIPTION XORIGINAL SITE X ALTERED FAIR DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE sandstone surface is rock-faced rusticated ashlar; the foundation, also west end is square and flush with the facade, and also has corbelling Stylistically, the towers and the entrance are reminiscent of Norman ment, and is hardly noticeable. CONDITION UNEXPOSED DATE DETERIORATED UNALTERED gable.
This handsome and well-preserved Bedford blue sandstone building with west of the downtown commercial section of Van Wert.Across Main Street CHECK ONE main entrance is an inscription stone which covers 3/4 of the center Significant exterior features of the Brumback Library include its The Brumback Library is in the middle of a square block directly leads to a balcony with a glass floor which contains more stacks. gable roof is red tile. its colorful tile roof has elements of several architectural styles, extension,giving the building as a whole an apsidial shape.The X_EXCELLENT -RUINS major remodeling was done in 1917,when an outside stairway.was built, - MOVED - GOOD and battlements. Each tower and the center gable have a small, slightly water table forms the sills. is a small park, and Town Creek bounds the building on the west side.
sandstone, is rock-faced plain ashlar with cut stone water table. The architecture. The only room is separated from the reading room by Grecian columns.A stairway but has most often been called Richardsonian Romanesque.It has 1 doors and fanlight are behind an elaborate recessed round archway. recessed lancet window with hoodmould. The main entrance is centrally Outstanding interior features include the marble mosaic floor, main entrance and its towers. arch ceiling. wainscoting, and marble mantel.
The larger offset tower at the east end The windows are rectangular with flat arch lintel;the The main reading room has a panel Also on the facade directly above the AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE -- CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW PREHISTORIC _LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE XSOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN PHILOSOPHY _OTHER (SPECIFY) SPECIFIC DATES STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Brumback, the site was given by the city of Van Wert, and erection and furnishing of a library for the County, if the County 1700-1799 1600-1699 INVENTION ART ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC ENGINEERING PERIOD RELIGION THEATER LAW AGRICULTURE TRANSPORTATION POLITICS/GOVERNMENT MILITARY SCIENCE INDUSTRY SIGNIFICANCE SCULPTURE LITERATURE X1900- _CONSERVATION MUSIC _EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT X_EDUCATION _COMMERCE Van Wert County resident John Sanford Brumback directed in his _COMMUNICATIONS XARCHITECTURE important buildings in Van Wert County.
architecture, and obviously one of the most interesting and It serves the population of the county. It was the first county library in the United States. The Brumback Library is significant for two reasons: Cornerstonelaid in 1899. -1500-1599 -1400-1499 -1800-1899 January1,1901,and books were circulated on January 28,1901. - ECONOMICS 2.It isa handsome and well-preserved example of early 2oth century David L. Stine BUILDER/ARCHITECT financial support provided by taxes levied on the county.
will that a sufficient sum from his estate should be devoted to the cornerstone was laid on July 18,1899.Dedication took place on MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Van Wert, Pioneer Press, 10 GEOGRAPHICAL DATA 1.69 acres ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY _ VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES STATE - 11 FORM PREPARED BY NAME / TITLE November, 1977 STREET & NUMBER 419-586-2365, Ex. 53 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 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 TELEPHONE COUNTY Celina ORGANIZATION NORTHING LOCAL ING ATTEST 1914. Ohio UTM REFERENCES 100 South Campus Drive hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the Library Movement in the United States. Jackson St., on E by Jefferson St., and on S by Main St. WEePER OP THE NATIONAL REGISTER ZONE WOBC Regional Historic Preservation Office SHPO Located on old Park Lot, N side, and bounded on W by Town Creek, on N by Form No.
10-300a UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RECEIVED JAN 1 6 1979 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES JAN 2 9 1979 INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM Brumback Library, Van Wert County, Ohio CONTINUATION SHEET example of eclectic style and was designed by a well-known Toledo architect, David L. was drawn up by Toledo lawyer, Orville S. Brumback, who was a son of J. S. Brumback. provide for the acceptance of Bequests, Donations, and Gifts for Public Libraries, on March 25,1898, and was passed on April 26, 1898. establishment of libraries in only two counties, Hamilton and Cuyahoga.
It was The Brumback Library is architecturally significant because it is a well-preserved romantic castle from Sir Walter Scott's historical novels.It is extremely unusual from the days of great wealth from the barrel stave and oil boom, this style with debate continues as to which county library was first in Ohio and the United States. This Bedford blue sandstone building with its red Ludowici tile roof resembles a public libraries in the United States supported by county taxation. who have repeatedly bestowed large syms of money for cultural and humanitarian its Gothic Revival towers flanking a Romanesque compound arch is unique in the county.
perfect example of the benevolent tradition of prominent citizens in the community of Queen Anne residences and an outstanding 1876 French Second Empire courthouse The Brumback Library was built by the private philanthropy of John Sanford The bill was introduced in the Ohio Legislature to supplement Section 89l so as to Brumback of Van Wert through provisions in his will of 1897.The Ohio Revised Statute Section l692 had made provision for a town to provide or maintain a public DATE ENTERED FOR NPS USE ONLY (Hev. 10-74) A similar bill, the Cincinnati Special Bill (House Bill No. 753), related to the ITEM NUMBER 8 PAGE library, but no such authority had been conferred upon a county.
Senate Bill 435 in this rural flat land of sparse population and recent settlement.It serves asa and to Equip and Maintain the same.' Sometimes referred to as the "Van Wert Bill," introduced in the House on April 1,1898,and became law on April 2l,1898.The improvements.Although the city with a population of 1l,0o0 has excellent examples Form No. 10-300a (Rev. 10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR NPS USE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE JAN 16 1979 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE ENTERED INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM Brumback Library, Van Wert County, Ohio ITEM NUMBER Antrim, Saida Brumback. The County Library, the Pioneer County Library (the Brumback The Van Wert Times, Dec. 24, 1897. Van Wert Republican, Feb. 3, 1898. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Feb. 13, 1898. Toledo Blade, Feb. 12, 1898. Ohio State Journal, Columbus, Feb. 13, 1898. Van Wert Republican, Aug. 4, 1898.
Toledo Courier, Sept. 25, 1898. Van Wert Times, July 21, 1899. PAGE RECEIVED CONTINUATION SHEET Mr.Brumback and bills to the Ohio Legislature),19l4. States. Van Wert, Pioneer Press, P. 14, PP. 24-5, PP. 256-7 (copies of will of Van Wert Republican, Dec. 23, 1897. Library of Van Wert County, Ohio) and the County Library Movement in the United Photos - design "unique" to county. Inventory - National Register Write-up JAN 2 9 1979 3-6 -79 Federal Register Entry Re-submit - KEEPER OTHER TECHNICAL HAER Entered ARCHEOLOGIST Send-back Review BRANCH CHIEF United States Department of the Interior-Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service REVIEW UNIT CHIEF Maps Property K1.18.79 State Working Number. 22,78.
316ยง November, 1977 MAY 22 1978 The Brumback Library Photographer facing northeast Lois Rock PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Facade and west side of library Van Wert, Ohio Van Wert County FIRST IN THE UNITED STATES COUNTY LIBRARY BRUMBACK LIBRARY November, 1977 No. 2 JAN 2 9 1979 MAX 2 2 1978 PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REG.STER WOBC Facade and marker The Brumback Library Photographer facing northwest Lois Rock Van Wert, Ohio Van Wert County November, 1977 No. 3 JAN 2'9 1979 PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER WOBC Photographer facing south Lois Rock Rear of library The Brumback Library MAY 2 2 1978 Van Wert, Ohio Van Wert County November, 1977 No. 4 JAN 2 9 1979 MAY 2 2 1978 WOBC Lois Rock The Brumback Library Van Wert, Ohio Van Wert County PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Interior, fireplace and plaque November, 1977 No.
5 WOBC column details The Brumback Library Lois Rock Interior showing ceiling and PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER JAN 2 9 1879 MAY 2 2 1978 Van Wert, Ohio Van Wert County UNITED STATES VAN WERT QUADRANGLE BRUMBACK LIBRARY Control by USOS and USCBOS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY VAN WERI January 9, 1979 National Register of Historic Places JAN 16 1979 Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Department of the Interior 18th & C Streets, N.W. Dear Dr. Murtagh: Enclosed is a revised nomination for the Brumback Library, Van Wert County. Thomas H. Smith State Historic Preservation Officer Director, Ohio Historical Society THS: cw Sincerely, RECEIVED NATIONAL Ohio Historic Preservation Office Dr. William Murtagh, Keeper Washington, D. C. 20240 It was originally submitted in May 1978 and was returned in December.
Ohio Historical Center 1-71 & 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 (614) 466-1500 REGISTER STATE OHIO JAN 2 9 1979 Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum Honorable John H. Glenn, Jr. Dr. Thomas H. Smith Columbus, Ohio 43211 Location Byers/bjr Director Date Entered Name 2/8/79 Van Wert Also Notified Van Wert County Brumback Library State Historic Preservation Officer The Ohio Historical Society ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER For further information, please call the National Register at (202)343-6401. Honorable Delbert L.
Latta Interstate 7l at 17th Avenue OHIO county code: city / town EX STATE 12)SOURCE of NOMINATION - PRIVATE ORGANIZATION Odeteriorated Daltered 17 features: EO NOT INTACT-O Dunexposed 5O UNKNOWN -6 -unexcavated E- NOT APPLICABLE -7 - No Access "1) AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE : OCLAIMS: explain -ENGINEERING -11 -RECREATION-28 'first' O CARCHEOLOGY -prehistoric-2 - COMMERCE-6 C ENTERTAINMENT-26 - LAW - 16 - RELIGION- 22 C SETTLEMENT-29 -ARCHEOLOGY - historic-1 -COMMUNICATIONS -7 - EXPLORATION -12 C LITERATURE-17 - SCIENCE- 23 'oldest' O - AGRICULTURE -3 - CONSERVATION - 8 C HEALTH -27 C MILITARY- 18 C ARCHITECTURE-4 - ECONOMICS-9 C INDUSTRY-13 - MUSIC - 19 - SOCIAL / CULTURAL - 30 'only' D C ART-5 - EDUCATION-10 - INVENTION - 14 - PHILOSOPHY - 20 - TRANSPORTATION - 25 2 functions major alterations : @architectural style(s): 50 landscape architeet / garden designer: @builder/contraotor: EVENTS : .date IIF ADDITIONAL SPACE NEEDED, NUMBER & PUT ON REVERSE!
161 CONDITION ASSOCIATION Brumback Library PH0669369 INSTITUTIONAL: PERSONAL: historic events: FEDERAL CURRENTLY: vicinity of LOCAL artist: Van Wert WHEN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT: SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT-1 URBAN PLANNING-31 NATIONAL REGISTER WRITE-UP NATIONAL REGISTER DATA SHEET ADMINISTRATOR: SAVED?YES dates of initial construction: Dexcellent 215 W. Main St. of entry: Coriginal site OTHER NAMES: Oruins 3artisan: IS PROPERTY A HISTORIC DISTRICT?yesno Omoved JAN 29 3 interlor decorator: reviewers initials. Who prepa -reconstructed - LANDSCAPE ARCH.- 15 - POLITICS / GOVT.- 21 @arohitect: ETHNIC GROUP engineer: NAMES form master builder: give role & date as it appears on federal register: WOBC Reg.
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