Nomination for J & M Trading Post

The nomination, in full

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

OHIO HISTORIC INVENTORY Columbus, Ohio 43211 4. Present Name(s) 1. Location of Negatives (ca 1880), Crider's Store (ca 1910), J & M Trading Post (1970) Specific Location 16. Thematic Category 28. No. of Stories 2 & attic 6867 Leesville Road 29. Basement? Yes X SE corner of State Rt. 598 and 17. Date(s) or Period Cnty. Road 229 intersection 30. Foundation Material ?. City or Town 18. Style or Design If Rural, Township & Vicinity 31. Wall Construction 19. Architect or Engineer I. Site Plan with North Arrow 32. Roof Type & Material 20. Contractor or Builder 33. No. of Bays Original Use, if apparent Front 6 & M Trading 34. Wall Treatment 22. Present Use antique shop 23. Ownership Public Road? 36. Changes Addition Bl Private - . Coordinates in #42) Moved ( 37. Condition address same as 6. above U.T.M. Reference Exterior very good 25. Open to 38.

Preservation Site D Structure O Building Q Object O 26. Local Contact Person or Organization Endangered? By What? I. On National 27. Other Surveys in Which Included District 40. Visible from Hist. Dist.? 41. Distance from and 6 ft. from w/ 50' fron hingle shake roof. Foundation is rusticated stone mined from local orominent in local affairs and the son, Robert, was very sucessful in county and state County history. Nearby is the point where Col. Wim. Crawford was captured by the Delaware Indians prior to his torture death. The Leesville Stone Quarry was located to the immediate southeast. ( continued on sheet# 2 ) - Sources of Information *7. Organization Date 49. Revision Date(s) Crawford Easting Register? Underway? Long. Northing eidelberg College--Tiffin Store Side unknown Lat. Eligible? Crider's "History of Crawford County, Ohio" by John E. Ohio Historical Center Potent'?

Frontage on Road rusticated stone (Explain Altered Ohio Historic Preservation Office politics holding many offices including State Senator and Representative. pressed tin panels 35. Plan Shaperectangular wood frame ca 1830 Post econd section added ca.1880 when roof was changed from gable to Pete Part of Estab.Yes uarry;hand-hewn floor joists still have some original bark left. 00229 Truncated hip (slate) Barb Howe (Heidelberg) 5.Other Name(s)Lee's General Store(ca 1830),Pete Herris Store C, I, N 24. Owner's Name & Address, if known J. R. & M. L. Everly j. Name of Established District s pressed to resemble rock faced stone. t this time, the building was further altered and enlarged by the Lee's General 2. Further Description of Important Features Original section built ca 1830. Had Lee general store 3. History and Significance Original building built and owned by Rev.

Robert Lee, founder of Leesville has been uninterrupted business conducted here since it's conception. The Lee's were quite Leesville Village one Other Name(s) runcated hip and slate.Tin siding added to front and sides.Tin Jefferson Twp. CRA-S J & M Trading Post (cont'd.) sketched below. 5 PANEs on the rear and east side and a front porch on the northeast. There are The building sits on the crossroads of what were the main roads for Ohio Historic Inventory four sets of windows and two double doors on the front of the building. Columbus/ Rt.598) and Mansfield/ Bucyrus Rt.229). DOOR éa. pane WINDOW Docr Photos - Inventory - OTHER KEEPER HAER CONTROL ARCHEOLOGIST Re-submit Maps Send-back Review National Register Write-up HISTORIAN REVIEW UNIT CHIEF BRANCH CHIEF Federal Register Entry Entered APR 3 Property State OH.

5-1-79 3.5.79 ANTIQUES TRADING POST Leesville, Ohio 251 Portland Way N. Galion, Ohio Camera pointed southeast-north and west sides of Photograph no. 1APR 3 1979 Portrait Palace building shown October 1977 Lee's General Store--Leesville Village Hist. Resources Portrait Palace 251 Portland Way N. Galion, Ohio JUN 2 6 1978 Jandm Multiple Property Cover Sheet Reference Number: _64000632 Multiple Property Cover Sheet for this property Please refer to the map in the SOULEN & ASSOCIATES June 22, 1978 Mr.

Joe Everly J & M Trading Post 6867 Leesville Road Crestline, Ohio 44827 I have surveyed your home in Leesville as you requested in order to provide supportive To qualify myself to provide the above material | will indicate that | was graduated with a degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan in 1950 and thereafter Oak Hill in Mansfield, Ohio currently underway on an 1847 Gothic mansion. I have my NCARB. certificate and am registered in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. Following is a fabric analysis of the structure as it exists. The house is basically a Greek Revival Western Reserve in 1½ story configuration. The land slopes to the south so that the basement entrance at the rear/is at grade. The foundation is of sandstone laid in mortar 1'-8" thick laid rip rap on the interior and east walls and partially on the north wall.

The foundation of the shed addition is of conducted a number of historic site restorations with the federally funded project at material for your application to place this structure on the National Register. fired tile blocks.All foundation is in good condition. on the rear or south elevation flush with the west wall.The house faces north.The Dear Joe, Mr. Joe Everly Page Two June 22, 1978 varies a great deal in the range of 16" to 24" with some warped and twisted. is badly rotted in some places but-sound on interior, rafters have deflected to create a decided "swayback" roof, the rear (south)wall has displaced above the 2nd floor level outward several inches to the point of.breaking one center hall post and loosing most of the bearing part the frame is in very good condition for its age. house.

First floor joist are round 1ologs with bark intact mortised and tenoned into the sills and Flooring on first floor is random width pine boards 4' to 6'wide nailed to the joist.These planis a center hall with stair up and down with two rooms to each side with the front rooms contains mostly 9t'+ material with corner posts 9t' square dressed in the interior corner larger than the rear rooms. The center hall girts frame into a summer beam that is located above the wall between front and rear rooms. into beams in part. Studs are 2" x 5!! + interior and exterior. Rafters are 2-3/4" x 4" + with 1" x 2}" shingle strips nailed to upper surface. Spacing of studs, joist and rafters of the west girt and partial bearing on joist and rafters.

The bracing effect of the shed are exposed in the east part of the house but have been covered with modern 3k" fir flooring The house has been stripped out of plaster and trim. All trim is of flat board configuration addition has stabilized the structure and saved it. Some dry rot is evident but for the most to the 5' side wall depth.Corner posts are square in the second floor under the rafters The frame is typical to the period being a knee braced post and beam structure.The frame For the most part the frame isin excellent shape with these exceptions:exterior of the sil1 in the.hall.and west part of the house.Remnants of linoleum exist in both rear rooms of the and plate.All other posts are 5''x and sill,girt and plates are 9square +.The Mr.

Joe Everly Page Three June 22, 1978 There is no floor other than dirt in the cellar with two steps down and regular head room weather boards with 42' - 5"' exposure. Corner boards are 3" and 4" so as to show same face on both elevations. east wall and two in west wall. There are no dormers. Siding on the shed addition is a combination of reused weather boarding from the.original modern wire nails. The roof is a standing seam metal deck. Old sawn cedar shingles are observable from the interior. The eave cornice is typical of the architectural period of this house and is one of the elements in the west half.There are no working chimneys at present with remnants existing at each center rail,3'-3x 6'-3with raised panels.The stair treads,risers and stringers are with new matching materials.The eave and rake of the shed addition is untrimmed.

flooring has been removed and stored.Front door is not original,is 3'-o'x 6'-8with a end wall and one between original building and shed addition cut down below roof. On the exterior, the side walls of the original house are covered with 6"+ lap siding Sash on first floor are all 3" - 3k" solid frames with 1 over 1 double hung sash all of which molded bed and crown molds replaced with flat boards in a number of places. Sheet metal has well. There is enough left of original material to adequately restore the cornice and rake condition for their age.Siding is secured by nails of wide variety from old cut nails to Mr. Joe Everly June 22, 1978 Leesville was founded in 1830 and my opinion would be that this home was a very early structure the south wall of the old house but an estimate would be late 19th century.

It would be my professional opinion after surveying the building and talking with its owner that its age, condition and architectural character would strongly indicate an attempt ai restoration. Sr. Partner incere Page Four June 27, 1978 Ohio Historical Preservation Office I-71 and 17th Avenue Crawford County - State of Ohlo. Fe have dealt in antiques for 8 years and bought the property adjacent to our the structure and even considered rasing it for some time.

However, upon investigation and hecause of several newspaper articles, we and talking to the staff there, work was subeitted for consideration of Leesville come to our realization that there are vast sources of infornation which we And now, as a result of extensive analysis, we are convinced that the We propose to restore The Lee House following as olosely as possible the material and local hand lebor whereever possible and - et the same time - make the structure habitable from a modern senge with new plumbing, wiring, insulation, We respectfully submit this request for funds from The State of Ohio to enable In any way possible to enhancs preservation in The State of Ohio. surroundings. Americans. Jeff Darby,Grants Manager previously thought were unavailable to us in such a remcte area as Leeeville.

restoration project is not only feasible but will greatly enhance these local Ohio Historical Center Dear Mr. Darby, It iswith great pleasure that we submit to The Ohio Historical Society this Sincerely yours, us to complete this project and are willing to cooperato with your department Consequently, after visitation to The Ohio Historical Center, Ohio Village During the completion of this task, we baceme more and wore avere of the Village as a district nomination to The Ohio Inventory and The National Register. possibility of the restoration of The Lee House. During this period, it has etc. Furthermore, we are planning to furnish The Lea House with appropriate request for a Historic Preservation Grant for The Lee House ~Lecsville Village - Phone: (419) 683-4307 The Everly Bros Crestline, OH 44827 DR.

WILLIAM MUR TAGH LEESVILLE VILLAGE MAILING ADDRESS: J & M Trading Post 6867 Leesville Rd. ANTIQUES and GIFT ITEMS Re: H32- NR MOST SIN CERELy , MOST HOPEFULLY. REGISTER AUG 9 1978 THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE REC'D INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE (ATTACHED) Phone: (419) 683-4307 Corner State Rt. 598 and County Road 229 Antiques - - - Appraisals . . . Refinishing .. . .Repairing . . . Restoration . - . Preservation 6867 Leesville Road, Crestline, Ohio 44827 September 15, 1978 To: Barb Howe, Regional Preservationist, Heidelberg College From: Joseph R. Everly, Senior Partner J & M Trading Post, Crestlint, Ohio Leesville Village Historic Resources has been forwarded to the Department of Historical Preservation Office. Thus, it is with great pleasure that I apply for The Historic Preservation Grant (Challenge Grant) for The Lee House. 1. SHPO - Dr. Thomas H.

Smith Director, Ohio Historical Society Columbus, Ohio 43211 2. Subgrantee - Joseph R. Everly, Senior Partner 6867 Leesville Road Crestline, Ohio 44827 4. The title of the project is : Solar Energy Heat for Lee House The Everly Bros. Mailing Address: Leesville Village Crawford County J & M TRADING POST Leeville Village Historic Resources PROPOSAL FORMAT Re: Application for Historic Preservation Grant-Lee House the Interior for final disposition.Also,I have submitted all necessary business funds as the nonfederal matching share. Dealers in: by the Secretary of the Interior. As you know, my nomination for the paperwork for a Historic Preservation Grant to the Grant's Manager of The Ohio I-71 at 17th Avenue 3. I am requesting $10,000 to accomplish the actiwity and will complete the project by July 30, 1980.

I propose to use personal labor plus private Enclosed ismy application for the Challenge Grant Program recently enacted Project Proposal : Solar Energy Heat for Lee House page 2. 5. We are planring complete restoration of The Lee licuse comuencing utilization and conservation by proceding as follows. The Lee House is situated on a slight hill with excellent southern exposure north. Furthermore, the interior has already been gutted so that the building can be insulated from the inside. We propose to insulate from the inside with R-38 foil back fibreglass in the will have to be specially designed to maintain the authenticity of the period of restoration ( ca. 1830 ). hot air for heat and a rock bed in the basement for heat storage. We will use heat from the solar collectors to heat our water. fireplace with a baffled flu for higher heating efficiency.

Wood will be intermittent reduction in degree days. MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES Of SOLAR ENERGY for LEE HOUSE Because of the scientific nature of this proposal, there 1s an objective which can be readily and exactly measured. to record all pertinent scientific data from the solar systen. It should be noted that -because of the high expense of designing and consultant lees- the overall economic feasibility of the project may seem poor. However, 1) a reduction in consumption of fossil fuel 2) a net savings to the consumer- The point is that whatever the results, the project will readily yield solid scientific data. trend.We can measure the net results precisely by using dollars spent vs.

Our original restoration plans for The Lee House include a Russian Style Spring 1979 pending final decisions on The National Register and Historical preservation Grants for Fiscal 1979.If awarded funds from the Challenge Grant, we feel we could serve the broadest national objectives for energy as a back-up system for solar heat in case of extremely cold weather or ceiling, R-19 with polyethylene vaporbarrier in the sidewalls and R-ll on the used for fuel. We are still planning to use this technique which will serve and our tremendous consumption of non-replaceable fossil fuels is all too well Well designed equipment may last 30-50 years which would most surely prove -.... roof for the collector. Our system would be of the passive type using forced one must bear in mind that the life expectancy of the system is an unknown.

weather caulking and double strength glass storm doors and windows.The storms We further propose to install a SOLAR ENERGY HEATING SYSTEM utilizing the south Project Proposal : Solar Ener&y for Lee House INNOVATIVE ASPEOTS We propose to restore one of the earliest (ca. 1830) residences in Crwaford Integrity and ingenuity characteristic to our forefathers. By so doing, we hope to fulfill the broadest national objectives of the Department of the Simply put, we feel we can complete our restoration with solar heat and 2) Utilize solar energy to conserve lossil fuel. Stir the creative imagination and energy of the locals residents. 4) Preserve both our historical and natural resources. 5) Demonstrate the ingenuity which has made our country a leader. Our first main project.

for Spring 1979 is complete removal of the present insulation and ductwork for the solar system could then be installed and we would expect this to be complete by july 1979. The winter months would allow us to finish the interior of the house and work lecture on the history of Leesville and The Lee House Restoration to be given to The Galion Historical Society. already dealing with the public on a daily basis, there will be maximum exposure to any work which we undertake here. Ne are willing to cooperate in every way so that the public will be aware of The rock bed could be built anytime during this period - time permitting. PROJECT PHASING page 3. County and heat it with solar energy. We plan to do so using the simplicity, being implemented by those dedicated to Historic Preservation.Since we are PUBLIC BENEFIT would be installed at this time.

roof and rafters and the construction of a new roof.The solar collectors The project phasing will be in conjunction with the restoration of the house. The public in this area-aswell as broader areas-is aware of the programs a tour basis-although not seven days a week.We are presently preparinga The next step would be installation of plumbing and electrical wiring.The Interior's goal of Historic Preservation. broad objectives of the Historuc Preservation Program. Utilize The Lee House as a revenue producing business. The J & M Trading Fost is already an antique shop open seven days a week to We feel this project is particularly innovative in that it combines the antiquity of The Lee House with the very modern concept of solar heat. At any rate, we would expect the solar system to be ready by Fall 1979. open to the public by early summer 1980. the public.

Upon completion, we plan to open The Lee House to the public on resources. Our objective is to bring then both into everyday use. would demonstrate the econumics of the project. At the same time, experimental information would be obtained which could be utilized for further improvenerts in the system. We are willing to cooperate in every way to make public the results of this undertaking - should it be brought to fruition. following credentials : State, National Honor Society and Union Carbide Scho;arship to Kenyon College. b) AB Degree in Chenistry, 1964, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio d) Veteran of U. S. Army, Medical Corps, 1961-3 with Consolidated Natural Gas Service Corp., Research Dept., Cleveland, Ohio Sunland, Calif. Sold laboratory instrumantation in the carital expenditure goals of Historic Preservation and hope to procede regardless of the worthiness of our project.

to complete the project on schedule and cooperate in every way with the broad J & M Trading Post range. page 4. FINAL PRODUCT for The Historic Preservation Challenge Grant.We believe in the fundamental e)Three years as Research Chemist in Energy Research and Instrumentation In summary,I respectfully submit the above information for your consideration Project Proposal:Solar Energy Heat for Lee House We contemplale a final product in the form of a report with data which c) Graduate work in Chemistry at Western Reserve (no degree) {) Three years in capital equipment sales with Applied Research Laboratories, g) Eight years as Senior Partner of the J & M Trading Post - dealing in a national objectives which The Department of Interior has outlined. 6.

I feel that I am qualified to accomplish this activity and provide the a) a superlative record through Grade 12 with top scholastic and extra- If awarded the Challenge Grant, we will make every effort humanly possible large variety of American antiques.This is presently our sole business. "Lee's House (J & M Trading Post ) [Give correct street number if applicable] 6867 Leesville Road Crestline, Ohio 44827 Date of Construction: 1830 Ohio House of Representatives District: - vernacular Property Owner Joseph R. and Michael L. Everly Is property recognized or protected by local landmarks law? A. Property listed on National Register separately. B. Property listed as part of a National Register district. C. National Register listing is pending. part of Leesville residence, antiques Type of A. Acquisition B. Development Previous federal grant(s) received?

If yes, give amount and Has a feasibility study, fabric analysis or restoration plan for If no, do you plan one? over, please Register Location Status Property National Data Advance Style: Project County: Crawford Village Historuc Sources. Western Reserve- (Check one only) work accomplished. Present and MATCHING GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 REQUEST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION and Address Intended Use Planning Do not combine acquisition and development projects on one form. (if known) J.S. Congressional District John Ashbrook [List all legal owners with their addresses] the property been completed? -yes vacant but used for UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR For a DEVELOPMENT PROJECT itemize actual work to be undertaken, and estimated total cost of each work category. - Description of For an ACQUISITION PROJECT explain the purposes of acquisition.

Brief Statement of Funds required for restoration exceed that which ve have available. Joseph. R. Everly , Total Cost (Round Off Dollars) A. Non-federal matching funds are available now. B. Non-federal matching funds are expected to be available during Fiscal 1979 [October 1, 1978 - September 30, 1979]. Source of A. State funds. B. City, county or town appropriation. D. Other [explain]. Joseph R. Everly, partner J & M Trading Post 6867 Leesville Road Crestline, Ohio 44827 Return this form with one 8"x10" black-and-white glossy Ohio Historic Preservation Office photograph by June 30, 1978 to: Columbus, Ohio 43211 Supervisor $26,100. Estimated Matching Signature Itemized Organization Professional 1-419-683-4307 Non-federal Capability Person Signing $13,000.

Funds Requested Grants Manager Financial Need BE CONSIDERED) Matching Funds Proposed Project please see attached sheet Address and Phone Ohio Historical Center (if any) C.Private funds of an organization or individual [name]. Amount of Federal Name and Title of I-71 and 17th Avenue One Box) [No more than 50% of estimated total project cost] must.co-sign if applicant is not the owner(s)] Itemized Description of Proposed Budget - Lee's House completely new roof finished with cedar shakes. 3) Exterior Work - Te intend to preserve the original poplar siding. .. 1150.00 a) submersible pump, piping and pressure tank - c) septic system - approved by Crawford County Board of Health. Matls.

and Labor, Total 5) Electrical Systera Latls Patching L'atls 650.00 750.00 Labor 275.00 Exterior 1100.00 765.00 Fixtures Total 300.00 800.00 1730.00 2500.00 385.00 1500.00 1025.00 Insulation Iabor work will consist of renailing siding where necessary,repairing b)plumbing in house to include kitchen, 1 baths and all fixtures for same. and sewage disposal system is required. 6)Insulation-work to consist of sealing any cracksin present exterior 2) Roof Vork-The present rafter system dates ca.1830 and has sagped to a great 168.00 placing ) cracked siding and repair or replacement of eave cornice or rake. 4) Tater and Sewage System * The property already has a 60 foot drilled well 1)Foundation Work-consisting of replacement of rotten sills,bracing of thorough insulation oi both roof and sidovalls.

2316.00 extent.le propose to remove the present roof and replace it vith a 2112.00 1190.00 125.00 815.00 3512.00 Labor for first floor .... 8) Fireplace and chimney - We intend to neat the Lee liouse using wood as the ¡aterials and Labor, Total ..- 5,250.00 950.00 Total 750.00 Estimated Total Estimated Cost with baffled flu for higher heating efficiency. pare Lateriais for second nl.oor Iterizea Descriotion of Pronosed Budget ( continued ) An entire second story floor is neca-d. 2000.00 10) Miscellaneous -in the event any cajor repairs to builcing were overlooked. ADING POST ANTIQUES J & M TRADING POST 6867 Leesville Road, Leesville Village (Crestline, Ohio 44827) Rev. Robert Lee, the founder of Leesville in 1829. It an antique Photo by Portrait Palace MADE BY WEST NYACK, NEW YORK 46655-D Phone 419-683-4307 post card hunter's paradise.

as well as This building is the original general store built DEXTER PRESS from Columbus to Cleveland.The trading post is an